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4.9

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Considering 55 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the holidays for being well-organized, enjoyable, and offering unique cultural experiences, often highlighting the opportunity to visit interesting places and participate in workshops. The staff, including guides and leaders, are frequently commended for their knowledge, helpfulness, and ability to make travelers feel comfortable and safe. The locations visited are also a significant positive, with many appreciating the chance to explore diverse areas and engage with local communities. The service provided is described as excellent, with people noting the attention to detail in planning and the smooth execution of trips. Reviewers also appreciate the overall user experience, finding the trips to be enriching and memorable, with many expressing a desire to travel with the company again.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yet another fabulous holiday with Aahilya and Isha. We visited lots of interesting places and took part in great workshops. Everyone on the trip was very friendly and our driver, his helper and guide... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our trip to Odisha in India was extremely well organised and took us to places we would never have seen normally. We saw so much of interest and participated in fascinating workshops with local exper... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aahilyah trip to Vietnam was an amazing experience. The tour took us from North to South through the history, people, culture, food, textiles and crafts as well as immersing us in the beautiful landsc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The itinerary was very well planned but had flexibility for change according to timings and the group’s interests.Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us legends that were associated with the mon... See more


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Aahilya Holidays are perfect for you if you just love stitch, embroidery, block printing, quilting and textile art. We specialize in really unique holidays that go off the normal tourist route and onto the off the beaten track. We love to explore rural villages, traditional textile techniques which honour the ethnic culture of each country that we visit. On our textile trips, we really want to find the real event with the real people by taking you places that you did not even know existed. We love to share our enthusiasm with our guests to find something different, unique and most of all, authentic. Aahilya Textile Holidays are designed for you! Come, enjoy and make new friends too. With a friend, a partner, a family member, or by yourself - we are all together having the time of our lives.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a great one

This is flop

September 4, 2024
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Dear reviewer, we could not identify your name in our records. Your ratings and remark does not relates to our company. The review suggests you are spam or fake account.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Best friends

September 3, 2024
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Dear reviewer, we could not identify your name in our records. Your ratings and remark does not relates to us. The review suggests you are fake account.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

It is a scam. Stay away.

September 2, 2024
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Dear reviewer, we have no recollection of any client fitting this account nor we can identify your name in our records. Your remarks are utterly inappropriate. The review suggests you are either a spammer, fake account or a competitor using illegal defamatory tactics.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Indonesia with Aahilya Holidays

I went to Indonesia with Aahilya Holidays and had wonderful time! This trip was one of the most organized trips I have ever been on. The Aahilya Holidays representative was very attentive to the groups needs, she always provide clear direction. We received an itinerary when the holiday began that allowed us to keep up with activities each day and she always posted important reminders after dinner each evening. I felt very well taken care of. Other aspects of the tour that were phenomenal were 1. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of history and culture. They were professional, patient, kind, and really fun to interact and learn from. 2. The Transportation was comfortable and the drivers had amazing skills and capabilities of maneuvering in tight areas… I was so impressed by this! They were also very friendly and always there to help. 3. Workshops. The workshops were awesome!! I learned and developed such an appreciation for the creation of different textiles. The instruction was clear and fun. I loved that I was able to create my piece from beginning to end and able to bring it home and reminisce on my expierence. 4. Excursions. One of my favorites… learning about the culture and history of Indonesia. I loved my interactions with people and seeing the temples and learning from each person I was in contact with. 5. The lodging was clean and comfortable. I always felt safe.

Over all this was a once in a lifetime experience and I loved every aspect of my holiday. I would definitely recommend Aahilya Holidays to plan your next vacation or holiday of a lifetime. You will not be disappointed as you will be well taken care of, safe, and discovering new things about your destination. Thank you Ahillya Holidays for an amazing experience! I look forward to my next trip… not sure where I will go but I know I will be amazed!

April 30, 2024
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Reply from Aahilya Holidays

Dear Ericha,

We are so grateful for your fantastic review! Knowing you had a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Aahilya Holidays makes our day. Our goal is to ensure every customer feels well taken care of, safe, and discovers new things, and it sounds like we achieved that for you!

Thank you for recommending us – it means the world to us. We'd love to help you plan your next unforgettable adventure, whenever you decide where that may be!

Regards
Team Aahilya

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome experience!!!

We stayed in excellent hotels and had very informative and easy to understand guides. The program was even better than advertised. The transportation was appropriate for our needs. This was my first trip like this and I felt comfortable, informed, and interested in the topic.

May 1, 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words Susan! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay in the hotels, found the guides informative, and the program exceeded expectations. We strive to create comfortable and enriching experiences, so we're happy you felt that way on your first trip. We really enjoyed your company on this trip to Indonesia. Hope to travel with you in near future. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well thought out itinerary

Well thought out itinerary
Excellent workshops with talented tutors
High standard hotels and transport

May 9, 2024
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Thank you very much Sheila, for your kind feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you found the itinerary, workshops, and logistics to be well-organized and of high quality.

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Team Aahilya

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Textile travel and much more

Travelling to Uzbekistan with Aahilya Holidays will be my third trip with this company. They consistently delivered a well curated travel experience which involves hands on workshops for blockprinting (Jaipur and Uzbekistan), embroidery (Himachal Pradesh and Uzbekistan) and designing on a plate which is then fired (Uzbekistan). You have the opportunities to engage with local artisans in their environments. I have so enjoyed meeting these lovely people and getting a brief insight into their lives. The hotels, guides and transport is all well organised. I have travelled to join these groups on my own and meet like minded people who are a joy to get to know over the course of the trip.

April 9, 2024
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Reply from Aahilya Holidays

Dear Barbara

Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful feedback about your trip to Uzbekistan with Aahilya Holidays! We're incredibly grateful for your loyalty - a third trip is a true testament to the quality of experiences we aim to deliver.

We're delighted to hear you've consistently enjoyed our well-curated itineraries that incorporate unique hands-on workshops like block printing and embroidery. These workshops provide a fantastic opportunity to not only learn a new craft but also engage with local artisans in their own environments. At Aahilya Tours, we believe these interactions foster a deeper understanding of the cultures we explore.

We appreciate you mentioning the quality of our hotels, guides, and transportation - we take pride in ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience for our guests.

Traveling solo and meeting like-minded people is a wonderful aspect of our tours, and we're thrilled to hear you've enjoyed getting to know your fellow travelers on past trips. Our groups are a great way to connect with people who share your passion for exploration and cultural immersion.

If there's anything we can do to further personalize your upcoming trip, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thank you again for choosing Aahilya Tours!

Sincerely,

The Aahilya Tours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Wonderful Experience

Wow! The best holiday of my life so far! Thank You Aahilya Holidays 🌟
2 weeks in Uzbekistan with Isha and Aahilya Holidays was exactly the therapy I needed. The uncertainty of booking with an unknown and foreign company together with the nervousness of travelling without anyone I knew resulted in the most amazing travel and textile experience with the most wonderful group of people. Isha and her team of guides and drivers were simply the best you could wish for.
I'm not religious and wasn't particularly looking forward to visiting so many religious venues but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the buildings.
The hotels were well chosen, the itinerary and planning were excellent and best of all 'flexible' to add in a little spur of the moment extra 😊
It was so lovely to have someone else be 'mum' for 2 weeks. Someone to do the thinking and planning so we could just enjoy the experience - Thank you so much Isha. I have already booked my next trip with Aahilya Holidays and I honestly can't wait. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

April 10, 2024
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Dear Sarah,

We are absolutely thrilled to read your review and hear that your Uzbekistan trip with Aahilya Holidays was the best holiday of your life so far! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartwarming account of your experience.

It truly warms our hearts to know that we were able to transform your initial uncertainty into such an amazing travel and textile adventure. We understand the nerves that can come with booking with a new company and traveling solo, so your kind words about the wonderful group and our team mean the world to us. Isha and the entire team will be delighted to hear your praise – their dedication to creating unforgettable experiences is what we strive for.

We're so glad you were pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the religious venues in Uzbekistan. They truly are architectural wonders, and we're happy you were able to appreciate them alongside the other cultural highlights. It sounds like the flexibility in the itinerary allowed you to truly personalize your experience, which is something we prioritize at Aahilya Holidays. And we completely understand the joy of having someone else handle the planning, allowing you to simply relax and enjoy the journey – that's what "travel mom" Isha is here for!

We're absolutely ecstatic to hear you've already booked your next trip with us! Isha and the team can't wait to help you plan another unforgettable adventure. Thank you again for choosing Aahilya Holidays, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Sincerely,
Team Aahilya

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We could meet master craftsman making ceramics pottery and textiles a great honour Well organised interesting itinerary

Well organised interesting itinerary. Tailored perfectly to what I wanted to experience. Aisha always makes the holiday very special with her attention to detail.

April 10, 2024
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Thank you so much Judy for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you found the itinerary well-organized and interesting, and perfectly tailored to your desires. Isha is passionate about creating personalised experiences.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Traveling with like-minded people

Traveling with like-minded people, led by a knowledgeable guide, Aahilya tours led me through a memorable experience traveling around Gujerat.

February 15, 2024
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Reply from Aahilya Holidays

Hi Alison,

We're so grateful for your kind words! We design our tours to create lasting memories, and it sounds like we achieved that with yours. If you'd ever like to explore another part of India, we'd love to help you plan your next adventure.

Thank You !

Regards
Isha

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aahilya Gujarat February 2024

This was my 7th trip to India but my first with Aahilya - but definitely not my last! From the programme that they put together and the booking process to the running of the trip, l found them to be not only extremely professional but also very caring. At all times I felt that we were in very good hands. The hotels in which we stayed were super and our coach clean and well driven. Isha, Gautam and the team found fascinating villages and artisans for us to visit and we were so well received everywhere we went. So many little extra visits and surprises were fitted in - every day was an adventure, but in a good way. Thank you so much, Isha, Gautam and Wendy for introducing me to this fascinating area of India and for sharing your knowledge with us. I can't wait to travel with you again.

February 6, 2024
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Dear Chris,

We are absolutely thrilled to read your wonderful feedback about your recent trip to India with Aahilya! It truly makes our day to know that this wasn't just your seventh trip to India, but it was your most memorable one yet.

Your kind words about the program, booking process, and the overall running of the trip mean the world to us. We strive to be not only professional but also caring, ensuring our guests feel comfortable and supported throughout their journey. We're so happy you felt that way!

Thank you for acknowledging the quality of the accommodations and transportation. We take pride in selecting comfortable and reliable options for our tours.

We're especially delighted that Isha, Gautam, and the team were able to introduce you to fascinating villages, artisans, and hidden gems. Creating authentic experiences and fostering warm connections with locals is a core part of the Aahilya experience. We're glad the little surprises and adventures added to a truly unforgettable trip.

Finally, a huge thank you to you for your kind words about Isha, Gautam, and Wendy. Sharing our knowledge and passion for India with our guests is a privilege, and we appreciate your recognition. We look forward to welcoming you back on another Aahilya adventure soon!

Warmly,

The Aahilya Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Gujarat

Just back from an amazing trip to Gujarat. Looking through my photos I can’t believe how much we saw and did. Our guide was excellent and made sure we didn’t miss a thing. Now which Aahilya trip to book next?

February 6, 2024
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Dear Jan,

We're so happy to hear your Gujarat trip with Aahilya was amazing! Our guides & team work hard to make each experience unforgettable. Since you loved Gujarat, perhaps you'd enjoy the rich history of Rajasthan or West Bengal next?

Thank You!

Team Aahilya

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous Holiday!

Can't thank Aahilya holidays enough for a fantastic 2 weeks in Gujarat, what an amazing experience, seemless organised trip from start to finish! Our amazing tour leader Wendy Dolan and the lovely Isha from Aahilya! Staying at amazing hotels,particularly the House of MG in Ahmedabad.
Experiencing the art of textiles,bell making,paper making incredible sites filling our days! The safari to the Ran of kutch was a memorable morning seeing the wild Ass and flamingos.
So sad when my 2 weeks came to an end,will definitely be booking for next year.
Made some lovely new friends too!
Thank you Aahilya
Special thanks to Gutam Popat for his amazing skills and knowledge as our guide!

February 6, 2024
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Reply from Aahilya Holidays

Dear Liz,

We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic two weeks in Gujarat with Aahilya Holidays! Your kind words about the seamless organization, amazing experiences, and lovely staff truly mean the world to us.

We're especially happy to know you enjoyed:

- The beautiful hotels, particularly the House of MG in Ahmedabad.
- Learning about local crafts like textiles, bell making, and paper making.
- Exploring incredible sights and having a memorable safari adventure in the Rann of Kutch.
- Making new friends along the way!

Thank you for highlighting Wendy Dolan, Isha, and Gutam Popat for their outstanding service and expertise. We'll be sure to pass on your praise!

We understand your sadness at the trip ending, but we're so glad you're already thinking about booking with us again next year! We have a variety of exciting tours across India, so be sure to explore our options.

In the meantime, we cherish the memories you made with Aahilya Holidays and wish you all the best.

Warmly,

The Aahilya Holidays Team

P.S. We'd love to see any photos you captured during your trip! Feel free to share them on social media and tag us.

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