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Name: travellocal.com
Address: Runway East, 1 Victoria St, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Rating: 4.83

4.8 Rating 511 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend travellocal.com

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4.8

Based on 511 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Own Driver, Postal Service
On-time Delivery	100%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Email, Live Chat, Telephone
Queries Resolved In	6 - 12 Hours
Customer Service	4.6 out of 5

About travellocal.com:

We help you to create tailor-made holidays your way, with carefully selected local experts based in over 90 destinations worldwide. Since 2012 we have scoured the globe to find these expert companies - entrepreneurs and innovators from Argentina to Zanzibar and many countries in between.

They know your destination better than anyone. They use that knowledge to craft unforgettable trips, unique to you, that combine your ideas with their local knowledge and contacts, to bring the world to life.

You get a better, more authentic holiday experience and they get a fairer deal. And for peace of mind, we are members of ABTA and your booking is 100% financially protected.

These are reviews of the TravelLocal website and booking process. For reviews of the trips our customers have taken, please go to the TravelLocal website.

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Runway East,
1 Victoria St,
Bristol
South Gloucestershire
BS1 6AA

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travellocal.com 5 star review on 6th February 2023

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Great and very reliable company, I was travelling with my family including teenage daughter through China couple of years ago and had the very good time with my trip being made easy and problem less. All the local guides were very helpful, attentive and caring. We had a great time. All transfers were well organized and even we had some flight cancelations they were quickly replaced with the new flights only couple of hours delayed. Doing it on our own would not be as easy I am sure. We were going to travel again this April to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan but unfortunately our trip had to be cancelled due to corona virus pandemic. All money has been refunded to us a week after we suppose to travel so in the current situation, I would say this was really reassuring. Just to add we were waiting for the flights refund from another company for over 2 months! I would recommend them with no hesitation and will be travelling with them again as soon as it would be possible and our finances would permit.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Marzenna, good to hear from you and thank you for this lovely review with some fond memories of your time in China! It's such a shame that your trip to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan couldn't happen this time, but we'll look forward to helping you with the next big trip once we can all travel once more. All the best, the TravelLocal team.

Posted 4 years ago

“Excellent customer service Having had an excellent trip to Jordan in November 2019 with TravelLocal we booked to go to Peru with them, pre Corona Virus. Unfortunately as our travel date was during lockdown it had to be cancelled. We were kept informed in the run up to our departure date and received a full refund 2 days BEFORE our travel date. No hassle no arguments no need to do an insurance claim. Can't wait to use them again”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Gail, thank you for this lovely review! It's a shame that this latest trip to Peru with us could not happen in the end but we're glad that you were happy with the service given the difficult situation. We'll look forward to hearing from you again once we can all travel once more. All the best, the TravelLocal team

Posted 4 years ago

“Travel Local is a brilliant company to deal with. They organised a wonderful trip to Costa Rica for us which unfortunately we couldn't take due to Covid 19. We wouldn't hesitate to use them again when we are able to travel. The staff are very friendly and helpful and eventually we received a full refund for our trip. Good luck to everyone in the business, I hope you will soon be back to normal!”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Dot, thank you so much for this lovely review! We're glad to hear that you wouldn't hesitate in coming back to us for any future trips, and that you were pleased with your experience. It is a huge shame that you couldn't make it to Costa Rica this time. Many thanks for your best wishes also! The TravelLocal team

Posted 4 years ago

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to TravelLocal. We went to Costa Rica in March and the Coronavirus pandemic was declared whilst we were away. One amazing week of holiday before then. Excellent guides. Excellent travel arrangements. Superb support from TravelLocal in the second week when the FCO told us to return to the UK. Great communication and a real feeling of being looked out for by the company whilst away and after our return. Will definitely recommend them to friends and family.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Patrick, many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're really pleased you managed to enjoy at least the first week of your trip, and that we were able to help get you home once international borders started closing around us. It means a lot that you'll also recommend us to your friends and family. Take care and we'll look forward to hearing from you again in the future! All the best, the TravelLocal team

Posted 4 years ago

“At this time, probably few people are thinking of travel, but I wanted to mention that Travellocal did a fine job of planning our 6-day trip to Ethiopia. Tania was very helpful and worked with me to plan the trip taking into account my time constraints. I would highly recommend them in the future.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Malcolm Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback and it is great to hear that Tania was able to help you with your plan to visit Ethiopia! Kind regards TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Our two week trip in Bhutan was a dream come true. The preparation time and organisation was very smooth and I received all required information on time with full details. The program there was just perfect and exactly what we were looking for. We were extremely lucky to spend the time with Sangjay and Ram, our guide and driver. We had a great connection straight away and felt comfortable at all times. We called ourselves: 'the four friends', a famous Bhutanese Buddhist tale. Both were very caring, helpful, knowledgable as well as very funny. I truly thank them for making our trip unforgettable!!!! We will be back in 2 years, that'a a promise! MERCI BEAUCOUP from Marc & Brigitta from Paris”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Marc and Brigitta Thank you so much for posting such a lovely review of your time in Bhutan. It is wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the trip and that you created a bond with the local guide and driver. It is such a special country! We look forward to being able to help you with your next trip. Best wishes TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Worked through Travellocal for a trip to Morocco. Could not have had a better experience. Connected me with their local representative and we worked out exactly the type of trip my wife and I were looking for. Once we arrived in Morocco everything went exactly as planned - until CoronaVirus interrupted our travels. Then is when both their local prime and Travellocal really stepped up and helped us. Could not have asked for better support than what we got from them. Being stuck in a foreign country is never a good thing but they worked together to ensure we were well taken care of. Plus they kept us updated on the overall situation in Morocco as it evolved. We eventually got out via a US Govt evacuation. Just cannot say enough the overall experience with the Travellocal team and the local Orian Travel group we were working directly with. If the Morocco experience is any indication of their overall quality of service will be using them for future travels to countries they cover. Thanks to Hamza and Emily for your great support!”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hello P. Davis, Many thanks for taking some of the time to leave us such a beautiful review! We are very joyful we were supportive of you during these times and we thank you for your resilience and understanding. Here is to many other amazing future holidays together! All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Thank you so much to all the dedicated staff at TravelLocal, especially Hayley and Jose (Zaia Colombia), who moved huge obstacles to get us home from Colombia last week. They were unfailingly professional, communicative and attentive with each setback and kept us in regular contact until they finally got us home. This was our first experience with TravelLocal and we enjoyed such a great personal service throughout our time in Colombia. From the early days of planning our month in Colombia, way back in August, until now, we enjoyed great recommendations, lots of fantastic ideas and suggestions to tailor the trip to our needs. Despite having to head home early, we have no hesitation in recommendating this company and completing our journey next Spring. Thank you all!!”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Thom and Chris, Thank you ever so much for taking the time to write us such kind words. We really appreciate it! We are delighted that you are now back home safe and that you had a great experience overall. Here is to many other holiday together! All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“I have just booked a trip to Indonesia for next year. The process was both personal and effortless. Travel Local's agent in the country listened to my brief and responded quickly and appropriately giving me the perfect itinerary for a good price. I would thoroughly recommend Travel Local”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Sally, Thank you very much for your lovely words and for booking your holiday with us! We are very happy you enjoyed the process of planning the trip and we are sure our amazing Evy in Indonesia will make sure you have the best time there. We will be looking forward to hearing about it when you come back home. You will be able to leave us a review then on our website. All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“So pleased with our itinerary that Sophie has drawn up for us in Georgia. We are looking forward to our second trip with Travellocal. Thank you for all the hard work!”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Paul, Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed planning your holiday with us and we know our great partner, Sophie, will ensure you have an amazing time in Georgia. We would be thrilled to read your review after the trip, on our website. Here is to many other holidays together! All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“I think you need to ask for a more comprehensive profile and clients interests. Otherwise responded well to all requests.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Douglas, Thank you very much for your review, we really appreciate it. We are constantly taking on any constructive feedback, applying it in our overall development. We hope you will have the best time on your holiday and we will be looking forward to hearing all bout it when you come back home. You may leave us a review then on our website. All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Customer service was excellent. It was good value and when one member of the group couldn't go, the organisers did their best and refunded his share of the tour cost.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Amar, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad you have had a positive experience so far. We are here for any support you might need! All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Very friendly, custom made, and always prepared to find solutions to problems and offer alternatives. Recommended!”

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Posted 4 years ago

“I do not know as yet if we got value for money - we go to Brazil in July. I must report that I found the whole process of itinerary searching and booking to be absolutely first class. We are pretty particular, but have nothing, nothing at all, but praise for the whole experience. The web site was very helpful. Nath, our Brazilian co-ordinator (etc.) was terrific: always available, full of ideas, patient and super courteous. we are all set thanks to her. We use other sites (VRBO/Airb/Expedia/homestogo) but feel we have now found a gem. Regards James and Trish”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi James and Trish, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a beautiful review. We are glad you enjoyed the experience so far and we are sure you will have an amazing time away! We will be looking forward to hearing all about it upon your return home when you may leave us a review on our website. All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Being the lead member of a group of five for a tour of Sri Lanka, I made the booking at a price which was great value for the tour. Yet, the personal service provided by Shernela through the online messaging service was first rate as she kept me updated on the arrangements of the tour throughout. Unfortunately, I had to drop out of the group because my brother suffered a massive heart attack and ended up in the ICU. As I telephoned to cancel my part of the tour, I was very humbled by the compassion and humanity of Hayley Lewis, the Customer Experience Executive at Bristol. Her emails were written with such care and consideration. In my view, she excelled her role many times over. She took immediate action to recuperate as much refund for me as possible in collaboration with Shernela from the suppliers in Sri Lanka. Due to the excellent care, compassion and support that I have received from these members of staff, I shall recommend Travel Local to everyone I know. I am grateful for the excellent service is a gross understatement of how I feel.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Jagtar, Thank you ever so much for your kind and honest words. We are glad that you enjoyed planning your holiday with us and we hope that the other companions have had the best time away. You have our dearest sympathy and we would like you to know that you and our family are in our prayers and we wish you strength through these times. May we have the opportunity of crossing paths again the future! All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Wonderful company, it’s great that the locals plan your holiday as you get to see the culture as it should be. David and Carmen in the Mexico office have been fantastic in sorting out our holiday.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Karen, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed planning your trip with us. We believe in authentic experiences and we hope you will have an amazing time on your holiday where our great partners in Mexico will take care of you. You may tell us how it all went, on our website, upon your return home. We will be looking forward to hearing all about it! All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Excellent service, well pleased with result from Malek the man in Jordan. Thanks to all involved.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Shane, Thank you very much for your review! We are very happy to know that your holiday booking went smoothly and according to your desires. Malek is doing an amazing job for sure and we know you will enjoy Jordan! Nonetheless, we will be looking forward to hearing about your experience, our website, upon your return home. Have an amazing time in Jordan and stay in touch! All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Second time I have used you - this time was a poor experience. I had to complain to the uk part as the Georgian agent was poor she was then replaced. This improved the service however the main problem is using an agent to book for three countries - she had no knowledge on Armenia/ Azerbaijan and had to keep going back and forth to the third parties in these countries. Similarity for the itinerary suggested for these countries I shared it on a Facebook group and was given advice that it was not in the best order for wasting time/ travel - this was disappointing as she should be the expert. I don’t think you should have agent using third parties for other countries - I had to go back and forth 9 times until the itinerary was correct. I had to do a lot of my own research for this trip and felt like all the agent did for me was book it- there wasn’t much advice!”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Emily, many thanks for your repeat custom and your feedback regarding this second booking with us. As you know, we have taken this up with our partners in Georgia and are seeing where improvements can be made. We have many, many people travel to the region with our local experts' help across all three countries and we receive very positive feedback on their travel experiences so please do let us know how your trip goes as we would love to hear! All the best, the TravelLocal team

Posted 4 years ago

“This was our third trip booked through Travel Local and our second with Ecole Travel in Costa Rica. Soledad who dealt with all our requests and opinions on the various itineraries did a superb job. She happily amended our holiday with our requests or amendments and provided excellent advice on locations and practicalities. All communications were prompt and the whole tailor made booking procedure was extremely efficient. We cannot commend her highly enough and we are looking forward to another awesome Costa Rica adventure. Derek and Vivien Gruar”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Derek and Vivien, Thank you very much for your lovely words and for organising your trip with TravelLocal one more time! Soledad is undoubtedly great and we are delighted to know that your holiday booking was efficient and truly personalised. We wish you a holiday with many beautiful memories and we will be looking forward to hearing all about it. You may leave us a review on our website, upon your return home. Here is to many other holidays together! All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

“Incredibly helpful, flexible, adaptable, and since my arrival in Brazil, I have discovered that they are extremely well informed, and knowledgeable about the itinerary they have designed for me. The places suggested on this trip have been thoroughly endorsed by some Brazilian locals I've met, and spoken to. Much of this was done with very little notice. Thanks already. I hope the trip goes to plan.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi Jeff, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a beautiful review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience of planning your trip and we are sure that the team in Brazil will make sure you have an amazing time once you are there as well. We will be looking forward to reading you post holiday feedback on our website. Have a beautiful trip! All the best, The TravelLocal Team

Posted 4 years ago

travellocal.com is rated 4.8 based on 511 reviews