Cosmos Tour Reviews
The 1984 Cosmos Tour reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with Cosmos. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
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Too much rushing at some stages but in general it was perfect 1
Morteza Toofan, Australia, Aug 2013
We'd never be able to arrange it ourselves. I wish we could spend 4 weeks on the same route in stead of 3 weeks. We just felt there was too much rushing at some stages but in general it was perfect.
Some of us complained to each other that the tour guide seemed to be in somewhat of a hurry to end the tour as Seattle was his home. I would prefer another tour operator if i were to desire another trip - our guide did not put much feeling into his job. Made me feel a little sheepish.
I will certainly recommend this trip to friends 2
Trans-American Adventure
Dennis Rae, Australia, Aug 2013
I enjoyed this tour very much. Our driver was very good and the tour director I consider to be exceptional. Todd was on top of things throughout and obviously spent a good deal of his own time each evening, organising onboard entertainment and information relating to our next destination. We were never bored on the coach. Todd was always patient and read more helpful with any queries we might have. I felt the tour covered as many interesting attractions as was possible, given the time constraints and the great distance travelled in 23 days. The National Parks were a highlight for me. I will certainly recommend this trip to friends and look forward to travelling again with Global Journeys.
Could not be happier with how the trip panned out 1
Trans-American Adventure
Richard Godden, Australia, Aug 2013
What a great trip. Thanks for the welcome back email. In relation to the trip - could not be happier with how the trip panned out. For your fellow clients we would thoroughly recommend this tour. It gives you a great insight to the east coast & the west coast of America and the vast contrasts of mountain and prairie lands of the mid west. We have not read more met anyone who is not amazed by the South Dakota Plains of Indian Sioux Territory. You are right there experiencing all of what history had to offer from the heights of the Grand Canyon to the depths of the Badlands in the Colorado Plateau. A special thank you to Global Journeys for their professional dealings in all aspects of our trip - right down to delivery of our documents and tickets to our home address in Sydney. This is the first time we have ever booked a trip online and we thought it might be a daunting experience. It could not be further from the truth. A complete seamless transaction from start to finish. Looking forward to future travels involving the excellent consultants at Global Journeys. (Team GJ: Thanks heaps Richard!)
Covered everything I wanted to do 2
Exploring America's National Parks
Teleah Winch, Australia, Aug 2013
Great tour - covered everything I wanted to do. The tour director was very informative.
Interesting attractions, but some long days 3
Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania
John Robinson, Australia, Aug 2013
Destinations were interesting however this trip does involve several long travel days with only 1 attraction. Most morning and afternoon stops were at service stations and in these countries there was often only one toilet available so the stops were very long.
We would recommend this trip to anyone 1
The British Isles in Depth
Jan & Barry Hine, Australia, Aug 2013
Congratulations Cosmos, we have just returned from one of your holidays. We had a fantastic time. Our Tour Leader & Bus Driver were excellent. We didn't have to worry about anything, everything was organized for us, we just had to make sure we were on time. We learnt so much from our tour director as he had a lot of knowledge on The British Ilse & read more it's history. Our driver was very conscious of safety but also went out of his way to show us as much as he could from the coach We would recommend this trip to anyone.
All in all it was worth going on this trip 2
Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania
Geraldine Olzard, Australia, Aug 2013
Generally the tour went very well, however we didn't see very much of Serbia, particularly Belgrade which was a little disappointing. All in all it was worth going on this trip.
Tour guides should be more assertive 4
Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania
Josephine Warren, Australia, Aug 2013
The stop in Belgrade was a waste of time. Arrived in the late afternoon and you see nothing (lucky I had been before or I would have been annoyed). Tour guides should be more assertive with the seat rotation. Singles should not have a seat to themselves the whole trip, we all pay the same price. Tour guides put it back on the travellers, when they read more are the Leaders of the Group.
We saw a lot but it felt very rushed 2
Darlene Evans, Australia, Aug 2013
We saw a lot but it felt very rushed. We attended 3 shows which were the relaxed times and good clean fun. I would have appreciated better communications e.g. Maps for places we visited with meeting points marked rather than verbal instructions; also the guide to wear something bright and have a flag as she was hard to follow in a crowd. The process read more for signing up was smooth & informative, however finding our way to pre-accommodation was difficult. It was our first time to the UK, so nothing is familiar. We were very happy with our accommodation on the tour despite most being the same breakfast which did not offer rolled oats. (Ed. This trip changed slightly in 2019, so this review is based on the previous longer itinerary)
Very happy with itinerary as well as accommodation 1
The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
Colleen & Brian, NSW, Australia, Aug 2013
Very happy with itinerary as well as accommodation. Scenery was breathtaking. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and took an exceptional interest in each and everyone of us.
A trip I'm glad I did, thank you 1
The Best of Europe with London
Helen Porritt, Australia, Aug 2013
The trip was comprehensive although very much a whistle stop it allowed me to see a cross section of Europe in a short time. The tour guide and driver were both excellent and I felt cared for. Most accommodation was good although there were a couple that could do better and one in Paris that was below standard. Overall it is a trip I'm glad I did - thank you.
Can't tell you how wonderful our tour experience was! 3
Greece & Aegean Islands Cruise
Wilhelmina Leenstra, Australia, Aug 2013
We can't tell you how wonderful our tour experience was! Tour guide Karen Penney was not only wonderful but super-organised, caring, efficient, friendly, good company. She always got us going early so that we would be the first bus at venues, allowing us to enjoy tours (whether included or optional) without hordes of people around, giving us excellent read more photo opportunities. The bus tour was excellent, with driver Andonis an added bonus: superb driver and nothing too much bother, friendly, helpful. The cruise was also excellent - we had always regarded us as 'not cruise people' but now we are converted. Cabins spacious, food great, service also great and again we were always first tour off the boat, first bus to take off, etc. etc. Excursion guides were also excellent.
The tour was better than I could have expected as I have never been on an organised tour before and had no previous knowledge of what would occur. The accommodation and meals venues were fabulous and the tour directors' knowledge of the country was excellent. Our tour director was very friendly and had a great sense of humour. I would definitely undertake read more another tour with this company again.
Would of rated this excellent if it wasn't for the coach that Cosmos used. We had an excellent driver who had to deal with a coach with faults. Legacy Hotel in Plymouth was disgraceful however we have been told that Cosmos will not be renewing the contract. Hotel change in Glasgow - hotel and meals itself were great - only problem was that it was dog read more friendly. Not sure whether Cosmos was aware of this if not I think they need to ask these questions as there could be people with allergies on the tour.
Overall the tour was great, had so much fun 1
Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
Cheryl de Leon, Australia, Aug 2013
Overall the tour was great, had so much fun. Accommodation was good, except for one hotel, unfortunately, can't remember which one. I think it is the one in Jasper.
Trip of a lifetime 2
Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
Edwin Dee, Australia, Aug 2013
Our tour consultants Michelle and Frances from Global Journeys provided us with prompt feedback via e-mails and were helpful when we telephoned ensuring our preparation for our holiday all went smoothly. We will certainly consider booking with Global Journeys in the future. We travelled to Canada on a Cosmos Tour, the 'Canadian & Alaskan Masterpiece' read more a 19 day tour of the west coast of Canada. It was a trip of a lifetime, a well organised tour which gave us flexibility with a good combination of tours and free time. When comparing the cost of our tour with tours offering similar itinerary's we consider Cosmos was very competitive. We would certainly recommend this tour and have friends who have booked to go on the same tour next year, they should have a wonderful holiday.
Overall good value for money, definitely worth doing 1
The British Isles in Depth
Trena & Trevor Jones, Australia, Aug 2013
On the go all the time would have liked more 2 night stops but realize so much to see in the time we had so you have to make sure you check your itinerary carefully. Our tour guide Tara was brilliant and made our trip a fabulous one, nothing too much trouble for her. Food was really good in most places. Hotels fine some better than others and plumbing read more a challenge in some of them. Nothing you can't overcome! Washing clothes and getting dry also a challenge but you manage. Coach could have been a little more leg room in spots but the rotation each day was good. Need to make sure you check your mobile phones for OS before leaving and Ipad use on wiifi not always available in places. Overall good value for money, would recommend the British Isles in Depth trip definitely worth doing.
Every detail of the tour was very well organized. The itinerary everyday was compacted and yet there was still time for tea/coffee and shopping. The tour director, in addition to being informative, was humorous and this made the tour most enjoyable.
Nice pace, would have liked more menu choices 1
The Best of Greece
Yasmin Ferrara, Australia, Aug 2013
The tour was at a nice pace. Accommodation and coach travel were comfortable. The only part of the tour I would recommend changing is the lunch arrangements. As lunch was rarely an included meal, I would have preferred to make my own arrangements to suit my own tastes and budget, rather than eat at a forced restaurant stop. Many times there was nothing read more on the menu which I would have chosen to eat and would have liked more choice.
