Grand Tasman Reviews
24 Grand Tasman reviews from past travelers that booked with Global Journeys.
By far the best tour that I have ever experienced 2
Kathy Leung, Hong Kong, Oct 2011
We had a wonderful time touring Tasmania. First of all, Relaxing Journeys (now Global Journeys) did an excellent job in organzing our tour. The Tour Manager is fantastic who guided us all through the journey with excellent commentaries. During the whole journey, he did not hesitate to introduce Tasmania to us through his own experience as a true Tasmanian. read more The driver is also excellent. Not only is he a safe driver, he manoeuvred his vehicle in a very professional manner and he looked after the elderlys very well. Have to mention also that they both have a sense of humour, and the duo made our journey a very pleasant and memorable one. Needless to say, we were also blessed with very fine weather all the way, and I have met some very nice people from all over the world. All in all, the tour is excellent, and by far the best that I have ever experienced. I will definitely recommend it to my friends and people in Hong Kong.
We have no hesitation to travel with APT again 2
Elaine & John Ellard, Australia, Mar 2011
Tour was well organised. Meet at airport most appreciated even though we arrived a few days earlier than most. Bus driver excellent and had amazing knowledge of Tasmania, also tour leader, both of whom had a good rapport and humour. Most hotels/motels were great, BUT after a long day touring the buffet style meals were more appreciated over the set read more menu table service type - reason: after a long day, most people wanted to just eat and go back to their rooms, instead of waiting until after 8 pm for their main meal and even later for the dessert & coffee. This was especially evident in Hobart (Mercure Hadleys). This hotel, while being heritage listed and I guess very charming to some, we felt that the rooms were old fashioned and pokey - ours had 2 small windows that looked out only to a full height brick wall. Unfortunately the weather caused some change of plans but the tour leader made the best of that. Overall we thought that we got excellent value for money and would have no hesitation to travel with APT again.
Captain and coach driver complimented each other 1
Gaye & Bill Goddard, Australia, Mar 2011
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the coach captain and coach driver complimented each other with their knowledge and skill. Excellent variety though would have liked the Wall in the Wilderness included but was told this wouldn't fit in time-wise. Mecure hotel Launceston was disappointment and I intend writing with comprehensive outline of basis for my read more impressions. My husband was ill and coach captain took over and arranged a night in hospital while he was re-hydrated, this was done with efficiency, kindness and was appreciated. Coach was comfortable and other accommodation excellent.
Just fantastic! 3
Bernadette O'Sullivan, Australia, Jan 2011
I have been meaning to send you an e-mail regarding the tour. It was just fantastic! The weather was perfect and the wonderful commentaries by the two gentlemen who conducted the tour were so informative. It was my first trip to Tasmania and we saw so much of the island and learnt so much of its history. Accommodation and meals were excellent. Personally, read more I would have liked a little longer at Port Arthur as there was so much to see. Many thanks for your help in organising this for us.
