Ffestiniog Travel Traveller Reviews

Travelled all over India to visit sites of interest and also to travel on the historic Hill Railways to Shimla, Darjeeling and Ooty. Sites of interest included the Golden Temple, Wagah, Delhi temples, Taj Mahal, Chennai temples, tea garden, etc. All modes of transport were used to travel between locations, bus, train and plane. One of the train journeys required overnight travel giving us a great opportunity to see all aspects of Indian life. The hotel standards were quite variable, in major cities we stayed in 5-star accommodation, in the Hill Stations we stayed in older style hotels in great comfort, in the more rural areas we stayed in the best available in the locale, which could be a little rough. However the tour itinerary was quite clear about this from the outset - so we were prepared. The food in the hotels was generally to a high standard. At all times we were accompanied by an experienced UK based tour guide and a local guide. All arrangements went according to plan. At no time did we have any concerns about safety.

The unique feature about Ffestiniog travel is their knowledge of the rail enthusiast market. I am sure that being associated with an operating railway has helped them develop industry contacts around the world to make these tours so interesting. For example on the Darjeeling and Himalayan Railway we had a private steam train to travel along the whole of the line and we were also allowed to look round the railway works. As far as I am aware no other group has done that in recent times. At Shimla we were provided with private steam train to travel over part of the line. Again a rare event. However they took care to ensure that there was enough general site seeing on the tour to satisfy the interest of those not so keen on trains. Organisationally - couldn't fault them.

A very intensive tour of the Indian Hill Railways with an amazing range of destinations. Great use of differing but good hotels from bland luxury to very quirky

Ffestiniog Travel were excellent operators, obviously very knowledgeable about the itinerary. The pre-holiday information was comprehensive and the tour manager very helpful, at one time arranging to retrieve items left behind on the tour.

A long flight but worth it for the different experiences enjoyed. Top hotels, a wonderful local guide with personality plus who worked hard to make our holiday a memorable one. The travelling group was relatively small(15) and we all mixed well. A really different cultural experience and we learnt a lot about the old railways...a good legacy from the British. The tea was great too!

Ffestiniog Travel. A first with this company but we will go with them again. Perhaps a tailor made trip around Spain/ Portugal which a couple in our group did last year which was well organised and very successful .

The trip traveled by train and coach in the mountains of Sri Lanka. Five World Heritage Sites were visited. Excellent Hotels.

Ffestiniog Travel arranged the tour and coordinated with a local Cri Lanka tour company.

Northern Lights Tour by Ffestiniog Travel: Well organised and well run. Tour leader ably sorted out any ongoing glitches and kept us well informed as we went along. Obviously well organised and implemented support from the Ffestiniog office supporting the tour leader. No complaints whatsoever.

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We had a combination of Rail Travel, coupled with visiting Historical and Cultural sites. To make this really interesting, we had an excellent local guide, whose knowledge was enormous.

Very straightforward providing us with the necessary details, travel arrangements, and Hotel accommodation. Always happy to answer queries.

Our first time on an escorted tour so a little apprehensive however the tour guide was excellent. His leadership ensured everything was in place for reservations, rooms, train and ferry tickets but was not over imposing in any way and felt very relaxed at all times. The Northern Lights display was immense - well done for booking such a clear evening, knowledgeable guide and breathtaking location! Highly recommended

Just a superbly orgainsed and varied tour

Railway holiday from Madrid, via Cordoba, Seville, Jerez de la Frontera, Ronda, Algeciras and return to Madrid. Fantastic scenery from Ronda to Algeciras, and much of the route back to Madrid. Beautiful cities and wonderful Andalucian cuisine.

Efficient booking service for an unescorted holiday, including mainly well-selected hotels.

Fantastic trip through Europe to ski resort, travel was perfect, with no delays

The operator provided excellent tailormade arrangements and gave brilliant support throughout which made our holiday perfect.

A short break to visit the Christmas market at Nuremburg by rail from Cumbria. All the arrangements were made efficiently and went well. Good communication throughout.

Very efficient and friendly