Cosmos Tour Reviews
The 2,012 Cosmos Tour reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Cosmos. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
The 2,012 Cosmos Tour reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Cosmos. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
Had a great time and our tour guide was excellent 1
Rhythms of the Road
Phyllis Conaghan, Australia, May 2014
We had a great time and our tour guide Karen was excellent. I had expected a more casual paced tour but we were on the go most of the time. What really made the trip for us was the wonderful mix of fellow travellers. A big thanks to Yvonne again for helping us organise this trip.
Tour was excellent value for money 2
Joe & Jackie Connor, Australia, May 2014
This Cosmos tour was our first experience of an organised tour with a guide. We have always travelled independently. We really enjoyed this tour and felt that the tour was excellent value for money. The options were a bit pricey but it was up to your if you went on the optional excursion or did you own thing. We elected to do most of the options and read more still felt we got our monies worth. Our Tour Director Oriana was excellent and so were the local guides. It was a well paced tour that got you to the most important sights. The included sight seeing and dinners were very good and you were left with the right proportion of free time to explore on your own. We will be doing another Cosmos Tour next year.
Our first coach tour and we were not disappointed 1
Rhythms of the Road
Phyllis Conaghan, Australia, May 2014
What a wonderful experience. This was the first time that we had booked a coach tour and we were not disappointed with the whole tour. We did a lot of things that I don't think we would have experienced if we had been solo travellers. The best part of the tour was the people we met it was a great mix of nationalities and ages which made a good mix. read more Our tour guide Karen was fantastic relaying a lot of knowledge and history about the places we visited. This will not be our last coach tour. A big thanks to Yvonne for all her help putting this holiday together.
A wonderful experience 1
Rienta Sugiharto, Australia, May 2014
It was a wonderful experience. Kay and I enjoyed the tour very much. Spain is a beautiful place! (Ed. This trip has changed this season, so this review refers to a slightly different itinerary.)
Would have no hesitation in booking another Cosmos tour 1
The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Jane Munro, Australia, May 2014
We had a wonderful time on our tour. Our tour guide Vedrana Ascroft was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble, she also had a smile and joined in the fun. Vedrana was very knowledgeable about every area we went to & could also steer us in the right direction for restaurants etc. We loved the 2 night stays in Banff & Whistler and felt that we didnt read more miss out on seeing anything as everything was so well covered. Jim our coach driver was great, we felt very comfortable with his knowledgeable driving and he was very co-operative when we spotted wildlife etc to stop and let us take photos where possible. We have been on two Cosmos trips now and would have no hesitation in booking another.
Much better tour than we anticipated 3
Exploring America's National Parks
Karen Falzon, Australia, May 2014
We had a terrific time seeing the National Parks and Canyons in the United States, much better tour than we anticipated. The scenery was sooo good, from lots and lots of snow to thermal, bubbling pools, we also saw a remarkable number of animals ... 5 bears!!!!! Bison, elk, pronghorn deer, coyotes, marmots, eagles, etc Picked the right time to go! We read more had a fantastic guide, Matt, who was passionate about his job and the areas we visited, he was very thoughtful and respectful to all his travellers. Didier was a great driver too. We always felt safe with him at the wheel and he was always cheerful, polite and considerate. We had a wonderful friendly group who got on exceptionally well together, I'm sure many new long term friendships have been forged. Thanks for a well organised tour through an interesting part of the USA.
Loved the whole trip 2
The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Stephanie Hannan, Australia, May 2014
Loved the whole trip. Arriving in Vancouver a couple of days earlier was a great idea as it gave us time to settle in explore the city and get over the jet lag. Our tour guide Verdrana and our coach driver, Jim were a great team. Verdrana was very informative and Jim a real gentleman. We had a good group on the tour which made for a pleasant 13 days read more on the coach. The weather was amazing and so much beautiful scenery and lovely towns to see. Too many kodak moments to mention. Our 7 nights on the Volendam were just as exciting and memorable. Loved the ship and our cabin with the verandah. We saw lots of whales, seals and otters. Once again amazing weather and loved all the ports we visited in Alaska but especially Skagway. The glaciers were unbelievable. Didn't need to take all those thermals after all. Would recommend this trip to anyone. Also enjoyed having 2 nights in each town and glad that we didn't do the rail bit. See so much more on the coach.
Amazing Canada and Alaska 1
The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Stephanie & John, NSW , Australia, May 2014
This was an amazing holiday from start to finish and would recommend to anyone thinking of going to Canada and Alaska. A lovely group of people on board of various ages.
Our Cosmos tour guide was accommodating and quite knowledgeable. Accommodation was very good and noticed on a few occasions that Trafalgar and Scenic were often staying at the read more same hotel. The meals provided were good and the towns we visited were truly beautiful. The Canadians are so friendly and polite.
Our cruise was first class. Holland America ships are a lot smaller which is what is appealing to travellers not having to cope with 2000 or more other passengers. Cabins are very very comfortable and quite large. Loved having a balcony as we were able to go outside and view the amazing landscape up close. There were 6 of us and we still reminisce about the wonderful holiday we all enjoyed.
Our Cosmos tour guide was accommodating and quite knowledgeable. Accommodation was very good and noticed on a few occasions that Trafalgar and Scenic were often staying at the read more same hotel. The meals provided were good and the towns we visited were truly beautiful. The Canadians are so friendly and polite.
Our cruise was first class. Holland America ships are a lot smaller which is what is appealing to travellers not having to cope with 2000 or more other passengers. Cabins are very very comfortable and quite large. Loved having a balcony as we were able to go outside and view the amazing landscape up close. There were 6 of us and we still reminisce about the wonderful holiday we all enjoyed.
Wonderful holiday in Canada and Alaska 1
The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Stephanie & John, NSW , Australia, May 2014
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Travelled with Cosmos around Canada. Great group of people even though there were 6 of us travelling together it was nice to meet new people. Saw lots of beautiful country. Canada is so gorgeous. Accommodation was good quality and breakfasts included were also good. Loved the cruise from Vancouver, just long enough. read more Had great weather and were able to get some amazing photos.
Cosmos tour are regarded as a budget tour. I must say this tour, the tour guide, the driver, the bus and the hotels exceeded my expectations by 100%. The tour guide Hillary was much much better than the expensive APT tour guide (Gem of the Rockies and Alaskan cruise). Would definitely do a Cosmos tour again. Global Journeys - excellent service and communication read more by Yvonne Brooks and will definitely use Global Journeys again. Thank you Yvonne for everything.
At least nine highlights which were unforgettable memories 1
Paris, Normandy and the Loire
Patrick & Teresa Leech, Australia, May 2014
Our Cosmos tour was great. We counted at least nine highlights which were unforgettable memories. These were 1. The magical beauty of the garden and house at Giverny, 2. The unique breathtaking beauty of Mont St. Michel, 3. The quiet awe of the American cemetry at Omaha Beach, 4. The Bayeu Tapestry, 5. The stunning harbour at Honfleur, 6. The grandeur read more of the Chateau at Chenonceaux, 7. The fascinating history of the castle of Ambois, 8. The magnificent Cathedral at Chatres, 9. The historic waterfront buildings at St. Malo. The tour director (Riccardo Camillion) always excelled at finding ways to make the trip more interesting. The hotels were well located in relation to ammenities. My only comment for improvement would be that some of the Program was reduced to centre on the 'optional tours'. For example, the included sightseeing tour of Paris was brief and left out some of the items in the brochure (the Opera, Invalides, the Pyramid near the Louvre) so that the optional tour of the Louvre could start.
We totally enjoyed the Cosmos tour of Switzerland, no complaints whatsoever. Will choose Cosmos again for future holidays.
The entire trip was top class 2
Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
Trudi Clements, Australia, May 2014
Absolutely loved this trip! Alma our tour director was amazing! The entire trip was top class. The excursions were great and we also did some additional ones. It was well worth upgrading to Gold Leaf on the Rocky Mountaineer and also to a balcony suite on the cruise.
Great value for money and no problems 1
Garry & Maria Tyson, Australia, May 2014
This was our 2nd trip with Cosmos, will be back for a 3rd in 2 years time. Great value for money and no problems from time holiday was booked up until the finish. Global Journeys is great to deal with.
A++ from start to finish. First of all thanks Georgie, everything was stress free and you always answered emails/querys friendly and efficiently. I'll definitely use Global Journeys again. From the moment I walked into the Skyline hotel in New York until I stepped on the plane at LAX nearly a month later I can honestly say I loved every second of this read more trip. You can't even begin to contemplate the amount of things you do and see on this tour. Way too many things to list! From the big cities of NYC/Chicago and LA to museums and monuments in Washington, the amazing national parks where we saw every wild animal imaginable even including a brown bear under 100 metres away and we even played in snow!! You then end up in Vegas and LA in party mood. Doris, our tour director was a fountain of knowledge. I seriously don't know how she remembered so much detail. Always very friendly, extremely helpful to everyone's needs 100% of the time and kept the long drives interesting with activities, videos and discussions. Couldn't ask for a more professional tour director who would do anything and everything for anyone at anytime. John, our driver was the most incredible driver you could ever hope for and one of the nicest, most genuine guys you will ever meet. Nothing was ever a hassle and would gladly help you with anything. How he did it all every day I'll never know. Absolutely the best in the business. You learn so much and things you think you'd probably not be that interested in before you leave really surprise you and it ends up being a perfect blend of big cities/small towns/national parks and party towns you could hope for. The only part I hated about the tour was saying goodbye to the rest of our group who had become really close as the days went by, to Doris and John and the incredible country we just travelled across. My only bit of advice is if you are travelling alone and can afford the single supplement then do it. It was so nice to end a long day of travel and activities with some quiet time to yourself.
This was the first coach tour that we had been on so took it on with some trepidation, especially 23 days but we have no regrets at all. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and made a lot of new friends on the journey. We didn't find it tiring at all even though we were on the move regularly to cover the distances as the organisation was fantastic. read more Our tour guide, Doris, was very organised, professional, humerous, strict when necessary, knowledgeable and overall a very nice lady. Our Driver John was the perfect gentleman, always so obliging and a very good driver. The accommodation was excellent with a good variety from very nice Hotels to more basic cabins, always clean and in good locations close to amenities such as good restaurants, shopping centres etc. We also liked the option of not including meals in the tour as this gave us the opportunity to pick and choose what we had for meals as at times we just did not feel like a large meal. We also had excellent service from Michelle at Global Journeys so in summary could not fault any part of this great experience.
From start to finish this tour was amazing 1
Trans-American Adventure
Leonie & Chris Redenbach, Australia, May 2014
From start to finish this tour was amazing. Hannah was fantastic, no question from us to her was ever ignored, she answered promptly and was very informative, although at times I'm sure I had stupid questions - so thank you Hannah. Our tour guide Doris was so lovely, she was a wealth of information, she had interesting movies on board, trivia games read more & activities to keep people entertained, but also gave you space to relax and look at the stunning scenery. This was our first tour and it certainly won't be our last, everyday it was a wow moment. We had snow, we were lucky enough to see a bear just wandering not far from us, we were safe at all times. Our driver John was such a gentleman, nothing was ever a problem - such a fantastic driver. From New York to L.A is not a short drive and at all times we were in the safe hands of both Doris and John at all times. Our tour ages ranged from 14 to 82 - everyone all got on it was such an organized value for money trip. So thank you Hannah, Doris, John and Global Journeys. I have no hesitation in recommending your website and this tour to anyone. In fact I know of people who are now looking at doing this tour. Many thanks.
A great tour, well organised and ran to schedule 1
Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri
Daniela Russo, Australia, May 2014
We had a lovely tour guide Anna Lisa who went above and beyond to ensure any special request or issue was resolved. She had tremendous knowledge of the area demonstrated passion for her country that was infectious. On whole accommodation was good, though a number of hotels did not have air con or it was not working and most hotels had wifi. The bus read more was brand new and very comfortable. We packed a lot in and some days were very long and exhausting, but very worthwhile. Highlights of the trip for me were Capri, Sorrento and Taormina as well as the wonderful people I met. The optional dinners were fabulous and certainly memorable! Some of the optional excursions were excellent ie Tivoli, Palermo sighseeing whilst others were overpriced ie Capri & Catacombs. On the whole it was a great tour, well organised, ran to schedule and enabled participants just to relax and enjoy!
This tour provides excellent value for money 2
Trans-American Adventure
Narelle & Wayne Schick, Australia, May 2014
This was our second tour with Cosmos and once again we were not disappointed. The Trans-American Adventure certainly lives up to its name with so much to see and experience in the amazing cities, scenic national parks and the picturesque countryside. This tour provides excellent value for money. We are looking forward to booking our next Cosmos adventure read more with the assistance of Global Journeys.
It is a great tour which covered a lot of ground in the very short time. The cities visited were all beautiful and interestingly historic. The Cosmos tour guide and the local guides were very informative and interesting. Some days had too many hours spent on the bus between cities which sometimes caused tiredness too spoil the night time optional excursions. read more Overall the tour was very enjoyable. (Ed: Review based on slightly different itinerary. Trip name and itinerary updated this season)
