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My trip to Iceland with them was extremely put together, very enjoyable, and extremely informative. While the eclipse was blocked by bad weather, it still was a fascinating experience. They brought in an astronomer who gave a lecture on eclipses and explained what was happening the day of, and was available the entire week for any questions. The local tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The hotels were great, and while most of our meals weren't included, they made sure that we would know where and when we would have our meals (especially as some of them were in more remote areas). I learned a lot about Iceland and got some amazing pictures.

As an international studies school principal in Los Angeles, I led my teachers, staff and students (usually about 120 members) on global travel-and-learn tours every other year. We have contracted Eclipse Travel to organize our professional journey 4 times including the most recent trip to Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand Eclipse Traveler has provided outstanding services that include: 1. Divide our large group into small cohorts with personalized care and differentiated pace 2. Is affordable while providing good quality lodging, tours and meals 3. Provide us with knowledgeable national and local guides, clean and comfortable buses 4. Allow some flexibility so we meet our goals in visiting "non-tourist" places 5. Never pressure "buying" and "tipping"

Our Southeast Asia trip to Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam was exceptional from beginning to end. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed and allowed us to visit all of the most important locations in each country within the time we had, without ever feeling rushed. Accommodations were excellent throughout the trip, and logistics were handled seamlessly. Local guides in each country were knowledgeable, professional, and offered personalized options that enhanced the experience and allowed for flexibility based on our interests. Overall, the trip was extremely well organized, ran smoothly at every stage, and provided outstanding value for the cost. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a comprehensive, well-curated introduction to Southeast Asia.

An unforgettable journey through Southeast Asia Our trip to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand was truly unforgettable and exceptionally well organized from start to finish. Every detail—from flights and accommodations to local transportation and daily itineraries—was handled smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy the experience without stress. The guides were outstanding: knowledgeable, professional, and deeply passionate about sharing the history, culture, and traditions of their countries. Visiting places like ancient temples, historical landmarks, vibrant cities, and local communities was both enriching and inspiring. Each destination offered a perfect balance of learning, exploration, and cultural immersion. Hotels were comfortable and well-located, meals were thoughtfully arranged, and the pacing of the trip allowed us to experience a lot without ever feeling rushed. The overall coordination and communication throughout the journey reflected a high level of care and expertise. This was a meaningful and well-curated travel experience that left a lasting impression on all of us. I would confidently recommend Eclipse Traveler to anyone looking for a professionally managed, culturally rich international tour.

We booked the August Erciyes annual Perceids shower trip. We ended up being the only two people on the trip (the original group was apparently rather large but most canceled after the Oct '23 attacks in Isreal and then the last family had a family member get sick, so they ended up canceling at the last minute). Surprisingly, ET continued with our trip even though many other tour companies would have likely canceled instead of dealing with just 2 people. We had a wonderful time. We really enjoyed meeting Cengiz and Uygar and learning more about Turkey. They also put us is touch with a local guide for Istanbul prior to our tour, who was also an excellent guide. All of our guides really have a love of their country and want to share it with others. Because we were the only 2 people on the tour, I'm not sure we can speak to a full-tour experience; however, I feel sure that they would treat all of their clients as we were treated - great conversation, interesting and unusual side trips, good food, and wonderful history and insight into the countries they visit. While we currently have other trips on our list that don't include eclipse-chasing, we would happily book another trip with them.

Fantastic experience!! We booked another eclipse trip as soon as we got home! The Eclipse Traveler crew & the local guides were great. They were all super friendly, unrushed, and very professional. The buses had lots of empty seats, so we could spread-out, or take a whole row to ourselves - sounds trivial, but it was nice. The itinerary was full with cool places to see, but also had downtime scheduled in. Each day a few of the travelers would stay back at the hotel instead of going on the daily excursions - if they needed a break. They booked a fantastic location for eclipse day! We had the whole place to ourselves with tons of rooms to spread out. Great food! Beer on demand. :) We went to Torreon, Mexico to view the total eclipse. (My photo of that eclipse was on the cover of Astronomy Magazine!) We LOVED the trip! We're heading to Egypt in 2027.

The great tours with an astronomy and cultural emphasis.

We were very happy with the Eclipse Traveler tour in October to Easter Island. The trip was well organized and managed by tour manager, Cengis Aras. The local guides were knowledgeable and engaging and the professional astronomers provided excellent information to make the eclipse a great experience. The hotels were excellent and there was a great small group atmosphere. Our eclipse tour was a great experience and we would recommend Eclipse Traveler to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience.