Testimonials

White Glove Service® in Action

What our clients are thinking.

Whether you’re snorkeling with sea lions in the clear blue waters of the Galapagos Islands, or sipping sundowners on the tan-colored plains of the Serengeti, you know that we are there for you anytime.

Our 24-hour White Glove Service® guest assistance begins before you leave home with our pre-departure documents. You receive a welcome phone call after you arrive at your destination. Our WGS® guest assistance team maintains contact at various times throughout your journey to insure that your trip runs smoothly or address any problem that may arise.

WGS® can be tailored to your particular needs and interests. Big Five is leading the way in guest relations for the travel industry.


India, Chile and Argentina

Roger W. Argentina, Chile, India & Nepal

Customer Luxury Travel

Sandra B. Peru, Kenya

East Africa Luxury Travel

John D. Rwanda & Uganda

Travel Agent Testimonial

Sharon C.

Kenya Luxury Travel

Lynn N. Kenya

Luxury Travel

Mike M. Argentina

We Had an Outstanding Time in India

 I just wanted to let you know that we had an outstanding time in India. This trip was truly one of the best trips we’ve taken in the past few years.  And, this time around was better than the time my wife and I went in 2001, with help of your company and the tour of course. Your guys in Varanasi were very knowledgeable; and (the guide) that spent time with us in Delhi and Udaipur was wonderful. Also, thank you again for inviting us to your guy’s (country manager) house in Delhi for the festival, we had such a wonderful time.  We really enjoyed this trip, and I wanted to thank you for all your help and the services that made it one of the best ever.

M.

Guest

Tanzania – All the Accommodations were Very Upscale and Unique

Dear BigFive,

I met my clients again this afternoon at the Coffee lodge before heading to JRO for their flight to NBO. They were full of praises for their guide, saying that their a good spotter!

They saw almost everything that they wished for, but the most exiting part of it was the Migration that was all around their camp. 

All the accommodations were very upscale and unique. Friendly people / good food. “we will definitely recommend Big Five Tours& Expeditions to our family and friends.” 

 Best regards,

J.

Agent & Guest

South Africa – Had an Amazing Game Viewing

This  morning my client was on Saferi and she had an amazing time and couldn’t thank us enough for all the arrangements. She said they had an amazing game viewing and was sad they decided to miss their last game drive this morning as the other guests saw Lions. She also said the service was superb and couldn’t fault anything.  Many thanks

L.

Agent and Guest

Costa Rica – Proving Why Relationships Count!!!

How much do I love working with Big Five and your Destination Specialists.  I think we were both in tears as we just had wanted to provide my clients with what they wanted.  You all are the BEST as always.  Thank you for taking such great care of them and proving why relationships count!!! 

M.

Agent

Private Travel in Peru – It Was Amazing! I Wish We Could Have Stayed Longer

Thanks. It was amazing! I wish we could have stayed longer in the islands and done more land touring. The islands really are very different even though they are close together.  We saw every creature imaginable both under and above water.  Thank you for all your help in making things come together. It really took a lot of the hassle out of it for us. I’m already dreaming up the next big trip.

M.A

Guest

Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands – Pickups and flights were all on time-Wonderful!

We had a really wonderful trips. Pickups and flights were all on time–Wonderful! Our Pre Departure information was very helpful and our quides knew exactly what we wanted to do, they answered all of our questions, defiantly will travel again with Big Five again.


Turkey – My Client Will Continue To Explore The World With You

Thanks to your  excellent team work &  I’m sure my client will continue to explore the world with you .   I had mentioned to your Destination Specialiste that he’s intersested in visiting Asia  and he will look for your expertise in China at that time.

Regards with thanks,

Agent

Galapagos – Good Time In Ecuador.

My Clients arrived from the Galapagos Islands last Friday and raved about their trip. On Saturday they booked a trip to Otavalo and enjoyed their day very much. Overall they had a good time in Ecuador.

Agent & Guest

Africa – Game Drive – “Exhausted But Happy As Clams”

I just got back from my game drive at  MalaMala.  We were exhausted but happy as clams because this morning was only our 2nd game drive and we have already seen all the animals!   My Family and I are having a great time.

Kindest Regards, J.C

Guest

Turkey Istanbul – Everyone’s Dedication to Making This Trip Memorable

My Client said he was welcomed to Istanbul by your White Glove Service® , he said the trip was great.  He commented that the guides were quite good.   He stated that he really likes the personalized service he’s received  and mentioned that he spoke with someone about planning something for his “off day”.  He said that at his request, your White Glove Service® worked on putting some plans together.  He was so  impressed by that and  excited to see what they were able put togetherat the last minute.   My Client said he was surprised by how busy Istanbul is- he mentioned they were held up a bit by a traffic jam this morning, but said it’s to be expected in such a hustling, bustling place.  He commented again on how impressed he is by everyone’s dedication to making this trip memorable.

Agent & Guest

Peru – Services and Accommodation Could Not Be Better Scheduled

Our client commented they are having a good time, that services and accommodation could not be better scheduled.  She mentioned that  the guide in Cusco was very intelligent and answered them all question with accuracy and confidence.  Tomorrow they are traveling to Arequipa.

 

Agent & Guest

Egypt – How Great Big Five Egypt Services Are

This is a quick note to let you know that our clients returned from Luxor very happy with the White Glove Service®  and they were highly talking about the services, accommodation and hospitality knowing that all the time they were mentioning how great Big Five Egypt services are and even compared their last trip to Peru and how they wish to have Big Five for the rest of their trip to Kenya and Tanzania.

Knowing that they have spent a  great time in Egypt and will spread the word and tell everyone how peaceful & safe Egypt is.

Agent

Chile – Exclusive Experience

  • The resturants were the highlight - these guests were real foodies, and they thought that the chef  there were UNBELIEVABLE. They wanted to let you know that a fully booked property was a true blessing in disguisewith only 4 rooms in the entire property, they felt that it was practically an exclusive experience especially for two couples. Thank you for recommending this.
  • Easter Island – Property was lovely.  They said the quality of the tours was excellent

Thanks so much!

Agent & Guest

Galapagos – The Galapagos islands are magic!Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands

We loved our trip.  The Galapagos islands are magic!

All to the places we visited were fantastic, and the final excursion kayaking at the beach was the best choice for our kids.  Thank you so much for arranging this for us.   It was a fantastic trip!

Guest

Kenya – “What A Gem”Kenya

We spent the most of the time with our driver, “What A Gem” He taught us a lot, showed us a lot and got from place to place safely.  No Small task with the roads in Kenya.  Our driver was also very good on our first and last days – very informative and responsive to us.

Guest

Mt. Kilimanjaro – Tanzania Africa- Guides were exceptional!Tanzania

Our Pre Departure information was very helpful in our preparation it gave us a good sense of what to expect and we were very pleased with their accommodations and the guides were exceptional!

Guest

Kenya – A Trip of A Life TimeKenya

Thank you for everything, Your Destinations Specialist were great, everything was well planned and the service was wonderful, everything from our Hotels, Tours and your White Glove Services. This was truly a  Tip of A life time!

Guest

COSTA RICA – Our Guides Were A JoyCosta Rica

Our guides were a joy to spend time with and were professional and knowledgeable, truly committed to enhancing our experience.

From our Guest

COLOMBIA – How Responsive and Wonderful Your Trip Itineraries AreColombia

I was very impressed by the frequent up-dates I have been getting from The Big 5 on (Guest) Colombia trip. I am referring you to 3 of my co-workers for future trip planning.  I have told them how responsive and wonderful you and your trip itineraries are.

Travel Agent

CHINA & JAPAN – The Highlight of Our TripChina Including Tibet, Japan

“ I am emailing you to commend Big Five for the quality of your guides and your drivers during our recent trip to Asia.”  My wife and I really appreciated not only their professionalism and knowledge, but for their friendship.  These are really quality people who made our trip enjoyable and memorable.  The drivers were also professional and sociable,especially in Tokyo.  When people ask me what the highlight of our trip was I say that it was the people that we met.  Thank you to Big Five and your really great guides for making our trip so memorable.

From our Guest

Machu Pichhu- Absolutely FantasticPeru

We have no words to thank you for the absolutely unbelievable service and the courtesies extended to us; your entire staff and the arrangements were absolutely fantastic.  They were very helpful and took great care of us and Machu Pichhu was teriffic!.  My utmost congratulations to all of you for the wonderful team you have put together.  I will definitely be sending alot more business your way and once again many many thanks.

Travel Agent

JORDAN & TURKEY – Your Trip Planning Help Was INVALUABLE!Jordan

Big Five’s trip planning help was INVALUABLE!  First, because I had worked with you and my co-worker on previous trips so I knew Big Five knew their stuff! having  Destination Specialist who have visited Jordan and Turkey always gives clients (and travel agents) a reassured feeling of that personal “boots on the ground” experience.

Jordan was an incredibly life-changing experience: swimming in the Dead Sea, visiting Petra, the Bedouin camp, the Red Sea each of these would have been worth a separate journey.  And we did them all in one trip!

Very important: we always felt safe and welcome everywhere we went, in both Jordan and Turkey, I got the feeling they really like Americans!

I really wanted to make use of your White Glove Service®, but I honestly didn’t need to!  From the time, we walked out of the jetway in Amman, where we were welcomed by(a Big Five representative) from the local office to he moment, that same person shepherded us through the gate for our flight home two weeks later, all our needs and wants were met by our guides and by the hotel staffs.

Travel Agent & Guest