3 independent reviews for Western Balkans tour
Reviews for Western Balkans tour
GAVIN HENDERSON review 20 Aug 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Lake Ohrid2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Go with the flow.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not paticularly. We were in quite touristy areas and so benefited the local economy.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
All good. The guide (Dorotea Dunaj) was particularly good.Read the operator's response here:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear you had an enjoyable trip and that Dorotea helped make your experience so memorable.
We also appreciate your thoughts on the destinations you visited. While we're sorry to hear you didn't feel the trip had a significant impact on local communities, we're pleased that your travels helped support local businesses and contribute to the local economy along the way.
Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
Hava Feary review 2 Jul 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Climb and walk in Valbonne to alpine meadows2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Good walking shoes3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. Our guide took us to small hotels, locally owned restaurants and we did not waste food or dispose of plastic.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Our leader Saimir Maja was excellent and made the most of every location.Hava Feary review 1 Jul 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The hike in Valbona valley, a boat trip and a swim in lake Ohrid.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take some clothes for going out to dinner in the evenings. Balkan people dress well.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. Saimir our was very aware of pollution. He took us to local restaurants and markets. He encouraged us to use tap or well water where available.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent, unexpectedly varied and good balance of activities. We would have liked more in-depth information about the archeology?Holiday Reviews
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