08 Jul 2025
I travel frequently and always look forward to private tours that offer local insight and personalized experiences. Unfortunately, this one fell flat—not because of the destinations, which were beautiful, but because of the guide, Aaron.
From the start, his demeanor was cold and condescending. After an exhausting eight-hour flight and significant jet lag, I was met with sarcasm and a thinly veiled disdain for Americans. Instead of creating a welcoming atmosphere, he made snide remarks—including mocking me for being a “Yank”—and seemed more interested in testing my knowledge of history than sharing his own. When I didn’t know something, his responses were arrogant and dismissive.
The entire experience was tainted by his attitude. It’s hard to enjoy a tour when your guide clearly resents doing the job and shows potential bias toward certain nationalities or backgrounds. If you’re considering this tour, I’d strongly suggest requesting a different guide—anyone but Aaron.