5 independent reviews for Sulawesi vacation, 13 days
Reviews for Sulawesi vacation, 13 days
Fiona Cowieson review 4 Oct 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The people, who were without exception mindful, helpful, unassuming and courteous. Also the chance to spend time in peoples’ homes talking with them and getting an insight into how they live, their values and their culture.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Come ready for some long journeys. Bring a good camera!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we spent all our time with local guides and drivers, eating in local houses and staying in Indonesian owned properties.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was an absolute vacation of a lifetime. We loved every single minute of it.Liz Burdon review 11 Oct 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Seeing the sunrise over mt promo2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Believe them when they say it will be cold!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, especially at bunker4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
excellentRosie Onyett review 18 Sep 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Too many! But sunrise at Mount Bromo and the water buffalo market at Rantepao2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Listen to the operator team, they are hands on knowledgable and don’t be afraid to say what you do and don’t like.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Excellent. All our drivers and guides were local, the workers in the hotels were local and there was a huge push not to use bottled water. Our car always had a tank to fill your bottle. We were always encouraged to ‘only take home memories and only leave behind footprints’.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A superbly organised vacation. It was very ‘full-on’ with 11 hotels in 2.5 ..but everything clicked together seamlessly.Read the operator's response here:
Thank you Rosie for the wonderful feedback, we're very happy to hear you had a great vacation in Indonesia.
I've passed on your feedback to Kate!
Alan Lees review 5 Aug 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
As an ex-scuba diver, I really enjoyed snorkelling in warm clear seas full of life and beautiful coral.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Get immersed in the culture of very friendly local people. The only disappointment on the whole trip was the visit to Komodo dragons on Rinca Island. We travel extensively to areas of the world where there are wild animals. The very lethargic Komodo dragons were only seen immediately outside the restaurant waiting for scraps - give this a miss.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Local economies were supported by purchasing several mementos. Conservation was keenly observed by resort practices during diving and snorkelling on the coral reefs. Not so sure about inability to see Komodo dragons in their natural habitat.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent. A good balance of culture and snorkelling activities.John Braithwaite review 1 Sep 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Every day was different and a new experience2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Try to learn a few words of Indonesian before you go, if only to say good morning and thank you3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, although sometimes the local guides could have been a bit more proactive in helping reduce plastic use.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
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