Europe Honeymoon Packages

Zicasso’s travel company did a fabulous job crafting a two-week experience of New Zealand that perfectly fit our interests. It really couldn’t have been better. Every day was something new, yet we always felt relaxed, knowing that everything was well planned. It was a perfect way to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary.

A group of six toured parts of Peru, including Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. When that portion of our trip was over, we went to Quito for one day and then onto a small cruise ship in the Galápagos. Every moment of the experience felt as if it were curated just for us. Most of the time, we went on tours with our guide and it was just the six of us. It was perfect because the guides could be flexible since it was just our group.

We had many guides and drivers in Peru, but we had a favorite guide and driver. The guide went so far above and beyond, it is hard to even explain. One example: we arrived by plane in Cusco around 8pm. None of us had been wise enough to eat lunch that day, so of course ,we were hungry. Unfortunately, we were not going to arrive at our hotel until just after 10, when the restaurant closed. Our driver called ahead, got the menu for us, helped us order, so it was ready when we arrived.

It was not just that. We were met after baggage at every destination and taken directly to our private van. Literally, every moment was accounted for from start to finish. We did so many tours in Peru and then went on a yacht in the Galápagos. This was an incredible yacht. The tour director accounted for our every need, even bringing us to a hospital because one member of the group was not feeling well due to a previous medical condition. The food was good. Our excursion guide was fantastic and seemed as excited about the animals as we were. 

Zicasso’s travel company handcrafted the perfect adventure for our group. Our trip planner was fantastic and excellent at communicating with me throughout the process.

This trip was exceptional–the well-designed itinerary, the breadth of experiences, and the quality of the service. I would not hesitate to recommend Zicasso’s tour company or to travel with them again.

Zicasso’s travel agent began our experience with a lot of good ideas and options based on our discussions with her about what we wanted to do and how we wanted to travel. We found her to be extremely responsive, with great attention to detail, innovative ideas, and flexibility to change things around so we could, for example, take advantage of a festival that was happening in one of the cities we planned to visit. We had a completely satisfying experience with the travel company and would recommend them to anyone who wants to travel to Peru.

Two couples, we had three weeks to take in Australia and New Zealand. We worked with Zicasso’s travel agent to figure out the itinerary, activities, and logistics, etc. It couldn’t have gone better. There were many moving parts, from tours, activities, internal flights, and driver pick-ups. The execution was flawless. Not a single blip or misstep. As far as the activities chosen, a few were good, most were great. All four of us agree we had a spectacular trip. Our travel agent came through for us and did a great job!

Overall, we were very impressed with Zicasso’s travel company, from our initial contact and planning, and throughout our trip to Southeast Asia. The organization, communication, and staff expertise were great. The travel company did a great job with planning, customized the trip after discussing our interests, arranged for local guides and drivers at each stop, and kept strong communication throughout. We would strongly recommend them.

Our first contact, from our Zicasso referral, was promptly answered by our travel specialist. She arranged video calls with us at our convenience (odd hours for her!) and worked to create an itinerary to our liking and budget. She promptly responded to our questions and adjustments, despite the time difference. She followed up on our questions up until our departure.

All of our guides and drivers were professional, knowledgeable, personable, and willing to engage our questions and conversations. Their English was excellent and easy for us to understand, although sometimes our questions were not clearly understood (perhaps too complex or “American”). They provided their personal stories, which enhanced the tour and allowed us to better understand the countries we were visiting and their history. Schedules were clearly explained and they were always punctual, but also flexible to our desires and how we were feeling.

Meeting us at the airports and walking us through ticketing after dropping us off for our next flight made our travel so much easier and stress-free. The drivers were awesome, getting us through heavy city traffic and small country roads. This allowed our guides to focus on us.

The daily excursions were a great mix of history, urban sites, and visits to non-touristy countryside villages to learn about daily life, agriculture, and crafts. They also helped us better understand the impacts and aftermath of the many wars and political changes within our own lifetimes. The walking tours were paced well and allowed us to set our pace based on how we felt. The breaks throughout for coffee, etc., were quite helpful to rest and sustain our energy. Driving tours were a nice balance of driving and getting out on foot. We always appreciated the water provided by our drivers at each stop.

We enjoyed the many chances to meet locals and artisans directly and talking with them via our guides’ personal connections and their translation. Seeing their homes, businesses, and temples was a special and memorable experience. They shared their skills, their works, and their homes. We got to try their work with them, better than just watching them work. We are grateful to them for sharing their lives with us.

We particularly enjoyed the third-party experiences that the travel company arranged for us, notably a river cruise, a Vespa ride in Ho Chi Minh City with a guide, plus a personalized cocktail and dining experience, and a Vespa experience in Hoi An. Their knowledge of and connections with these reputable companies really added to our travel experience.

The lodging was exceptional throughout our trip and exceeded our expectations for the level of hotels we requested. They were centrally located in each location for our guided tours and our free time. The hotel staffs everywhere were so accommodating and friendly. The dining was plentiful, varied, and delicious, particularly the breakfast buffets.

If we had one suggestion, it was that some guides spoke too quickly and overwhelmed us with information and details about what we were seeing. Their knowledge is so vast that we had trouble taking in the full narrative and the tour experience. At times, we needed to just raise our hand and pause the presentation.

One impressive note was the broad level of respect that many of our guides displayed for the organization and particularly its founder. They shared his impressive story and their personal experience with him, and it is clear they truly like working for this company. It is clear that this travel company is a special organization, a family as much as a business. We like being able to patronize companies like that. We plan to contact them again for our future travel.