Flash Pack Reviews 1,534

Our flash pack leader, Yogi, was fantastic with coordinating our adventure (very punctual!) and adjusting as needed. The intinerary had some awesome hotels and took us so experience things i would never have done by myself. I did spend a good deal of the trip suffering from motion sickness (my fault for not realizing how many of the activities involve floating in water/indonesian driving), and yogi was great trying to work around that.

For my 4th Flash Pack trip, I did Untamed Costa Rica and cannot recommend this trip enough! We rafted, repelled, ziplined and boated. It was 8 days of pure adventure, and I enjoyed every second! I went as a solo traveler and the group of people on this trip was very special. Everyone got along so well and I’m thankful I got to experience Costa Rica with them!

Our group also got lucky and had the absolute best guide in Allan. Allan is incredibly knowledgeable about Costa Rica—whether it be animals, bugs, plants, or food. He seriously knew everything! For our free time, he organized extra excursions or took us to new places. He went above and beyond for everything! For example, I collect Starbucks mugs and after taking me to two locations without success, he offered to find and ship me one. He truly set a new bar!

Yogi, the pack leader made this trip unforgettable. This was my first Flash Pack trip and now I am sold on the experience. The itinerary was truly so unique and gave me such an amazing experience. Yogi did such a great job of making everyone feel comfortable and you really leave this trip feeling like family. My only thing I would like to change is having one more day on Gili Islands.

This was my first flash pack tour and I can say with confidence that it was completely worth it, Nimrod, Kevin and Alan where the best of guides, they went out of there way to give us a great experience, we saw so many animals up close and all, Everyone on the tour got along and sometimes it was just a good laugh, The game drives where epic, The accommodation was high quality. It was a expensive trip but I guess you get what you pay for guys, lots of love and thanks again to all 👍👍
Dave

First off our pack leader and host, Yogi was the best. Knowledgeable, friendly, genuine, and overall a good vibe. The curated agenda through the 12 day trip was thought out and flowed well. All built out by Yogi. Wish we were able to stay in Gili for another day or so, but was all around a great experience. The sunrise hike was wonderful, but more challenging for those who never hiked before. I’d recommend solid shoes and a walking stick for those not experienced with hiking. It’s bit of a climb with limited visibility as we begin at 3am, but totally worth it once you make it to the top!

I’m leaving the trip feeling refreshed, center and accomplished with some new friend! I’d recommend this trip for anyone who wants the real Bali experience and a bit of adventure. Suksma!

Great experience in Bali! Nice mix of adventurous activities and learning about Balinese culture. Loved our guide Yogi! He was so invested in us learning about local life and made sure all in our group were truly taken care of. Weather was amazing even despite a few November showers. Mount Batur hike was definitely challenging and recommend bringing hiking boots and trekking pole if you can. Rest of activities ok for general fitness level. Easier to bring US dollars and convert to Indonesian currency. ATMs worked ok for me but had low limits for taking out cash. Great food options for vegetarians and food allergies or preferences.

I had an amazing trip to Kenya with Flashpack. Everything was perfectly organised and a great group of people. Particularly want to thank the team Nimrod, Alan and Kevin who went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great week. I was so impressed how they could answer all our questions on the game drives it made the whole trip so much better! I would recommend it to anyone, as a first time solo traveller it exceeded my expectations.

Allan was an outstanding guide, host, and overall such a wonderful person! His knowledge of Costa Rican animals, history, nature, and culture are unmatched. This trip was jam packed with adventures and such an amazing group of people to travel with. Thank you Flash Pack and another huge shoutout to our guide Allan! He made the experience extremely special and one I’ll cherish forever 💕🫶

I recently took my 3rd Flashpack trip, this time to Jordan. It was absolutely fantastic. Our pack leader Fadi was AMAZING; not only did he keep the trip moving, he did it while making you feel like you were receiving the greatest hospitality.

The accomodations were outstanding and there was so much delicious food, you couldn't go hungry if you tried.

Jordan itself is a beautiful country and has so much unique character. This trip takes you to most, if not all, the unique highlights that you can't miss in Jordan. Definitely recommend this trip for anyone looking to explore the Middle East.

My first Flash Pack experience and it was great! From the questionnaire to pair you with a suitable roommate (though our group was lucky as there was a single room promo for everyone)

The hotels were all well picked. Itinerary was just right in terms of activity and chill time. In addition we had the best guide and driver. There were always nice surprises every day of the trip whether in the form of gifts or a mean gin and tonic specially prepared.

Amazing way to experience Sri Lanka - a beautiful country with gentle, kind, friendly and welcoming people.

Truly magical and unforgettable. Flashpack provided unique experiences which I would not have had the knowledge or means to organise for myself, allowing me to immerse myself with the locals to understand the culture and traditions.

I truly cannot fault my trip to Jordan. The country itself is breathtaking. The itinerary was curated perfectly — packed with incredible experiences without ever feeling rushed or crowded. There were moments when it genuinely felt like we had entire sites to ourselves.

The general hospitality was faultless and cuisine insanely good.

Our Pack Leader, Fadi, was exceptional. His constant enthusiasm, attention to detail, and genuine care for our group made the trip unforgettable. From advising us on what to wear each day so we’d be comfortable, to guiding us to the best photo spots and even showing us how to capture them properly, he thought of everything. He kept us well looked after, well fed, and thoroughly entertained.

I also felt completely safe throughout the entire journey. Interestingly, two members of our group work in defence — one from the UK and one from the USA — and they both felt entirely comfortable visiting Jordan.

I honestly couldn’t recommend this trip more. Jordan + Fadi = the trip of a lifetime.
Thank you, FP and thank you Fadi. I’ll be seeing Jordan again 💕 Bea x

We loved our Costa Rica trip! We rafted, repelled, hiked and swam. We saw waterfalls and beaches and so many animals. Our guide Allan was great, so chill/knowledgable/enthusiastic. Our little group had lots of fun and it was so nice to let someone else plan/organize everything. 10/10 recommend👏👏

Absolutely fantastic experience with Flash Pack on the Kenyan African Safari!

From start to finish, this trip exceeded every expectation. The wildlife viewing was outstanding—saw so many incredible animals in stunning locations, and the pacing felt perfectly balanced to maximize sightings without feeling rushed.

A huge shout-out to the team that made it truly exceptional:
Nimrod, our pack leader, was simply awesome. His leadership, knowledge, and warmth made the trip feel safe, organized, and endlessly engaging.
Allan and Kevin, our guides, were incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt comfortable, looked after, and included. Their expertise enriched every day with fascinating insights, hidden spots, and smooth logistics.

The accommodations were consistently comfortable and well-situated, and the food was brilliant everywhere we stayed. The attention to detail—from porters to game drives to meals—made the experience carefree and enjoyable.

If you’re considering a safari, I can’t recommend Flash Pack highly enough. The team’s hospitality, professionalism, and passion for what they do were evident in every moment. Five stars without a doubt!

Perú in November.
The country exceeded my expectations and our guide (Alejandro) has a love for his country that was unmatched.

Don’t think the group was properly prepared for the weather (much warmer than warned) but sometimes you gotta pivot.

It is a lot of movement - new hotel every 2 nights so gotta be prepared for that.

Flashpack cater some of the best experiences I've found. I especially like that most of the individuals that are signed up are younger professionals, which makes it easier to relate to many of them. Experiences are unique and one of a kind always with one of the best local guides that you could find.

The only complaint I really have is that they appear to be solely catering to single professional women instead of including men in that picture. After my next flashpack I'll likely be searching for an alternative that encourages men to make friends on the road as well.

We had the most amazing time in Costa Rica. Our travel guide, Allan, was outstanding. Hands down the best guide I’ve ever had- knowledgeable, patient, and went the extra mile to ensure we had the best experience. There was so much cool stuff planned during the trip- I’ve been to several counties and taken several group trips, this one was by far the best

This was my first Flash Pack, and it did not disappoint. The Belize tour guide Luis was a wealth of knowledge. He sent us tips in the group chat prior to the tour and each evening to help us prepare for the next day. Each day was 7am-5pm ish. I appreciated that the days were planned and active. I was nervous about the ATM cave tour, but it turned out to be a highlight for me. There was enough swimming/climbing that I didn't have time to be claustrophobic. If you're thinking about booking, go for it and remember your bug spray!

My feedback summarises down to two key points: the trip advertising feels inaccurate to what I experienced on the actual trip, and we lacked sufficient time for many of the activities. 

The trip advertises seeing Beautiful Croatia and highlights being in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik. In the end, we barely spent any time in those cities. Most of the activities were outside of the city centres, and it was only during the minimal free time between the activities that we were able to explore. And, it took motivated, like-minded individuals for it to happen. For example, in Split we did not have any organised time actually spent in Split, aside from an unofficial 45 minute tour from our guide.

Indeed the two best tourist spots in Dubrovnik we had to do after the trip had finished! Instead our time in Dubrovnik was mostly not spent in Dubrovnik. The cooking class was 40 minutes outside of Dubrovnik and the final day on an island off the mainland. I would recommend finding more activities in the highlighted cities for us to experience Croatia as advertised.

Many of the activities and sites were fun and beautiful. For example, the rafting was fun, and the waterfalls/National Park were beautiful. Absolutely stunning! But, due to limited time it felt like we raced through the National Park. It was hard to enjoy when it felt like we were sprinting through. It was disappointing to not have enough time to enjoy the park. 

Other activities were different than originally advertised. For example, the wine tasting activity was actually a sales pitch for the wine company. The cooking class was a cooking demonstration. The bike ride was a short downhill ride, and the island stand up paddle boarding (SUP) was difficult because of the choppy waters. Whilst it wasn’t the guide’s fault that there was bad weather, the activity was short and many participants couldn’t enjoy it due to the rough water. I would recommend modifying activities as needed when the weather worsens and improving the advertising for certain activities to match the reality.

The included meals were good, but I found it very disappointing that a drink was not included at most meals. A basic local drink, or soft drink, should have been included with every meal. This felt like a peculiarly disappointing policy for a high end company. I also wasn’t expecting to have to pay so much for food throughout the week, given it was a prepaid trip. Every non included meal was €50+, which adds up. 

Finally, there was a massive over emphasis on tips and tipping throughout the week too. Of course tipping is fine in the service, tourism and hospitality industry, but not everything or everyone needs a tip!!

I hope you find this feedback useful in reshaping the trip!

I don’t recommend at all.
Expensive tour with some low end / shabby hotels and group meal food quality was terrible.
First night in Osaka food tour bypassed some beautiful options to eat in the low end dive in a train station. I actually gagged on the meat. Then deep fried fast food and standing dessert again nearby many enticing options.
Itinerary far too packed and rushed along. We wanted to enjoy the shops near the bamboo forest and were rushed along. The boat ride was in direct sun seeing essentially nothing special. If we wanted to stop for a drink/coffee had to ask was not built in to have those catch your breath moments. Your guide had an entirely different view of itinerary than guests and ours severely lacked detail.
Luggage forwarding service was inconvenient and wholly unnecessary. For $10 more you can bring your bags on bullet train. So we were quite surprised the amount of humping our leftover / overnight bags we had to do in and it of train stations, stairs, buses 20-30 minute walks on each hotel move versus van transport. Geisha meal was very low end not fresh food. Multiple meals I paid out of pocket to order fresh food on menu. There was a point where I ate almost nothing at the ryokan for 2 days and had no access to alternatives or even a 7-11. Guide was very sweet but not very empowered and unable to read the room on our needs. 3 out of 7 of us left the tour half way through and opted to vacation on our own. We skipped Hakone (notified in advance) and got our own out of pocket lodging in Tokyo and for that we were reimbursed $450 on a $10k trip!! I looked up comparable hotel to the one booked by FP and they were closer to $300 a night again for low end. Decision to leave was smart as the rest of group found ginza hotel so unacceptable they were moved at 10 at night.
Recommend a higher end tour or custom/private guide for the money spent. I wish I knew as I could’ve booked a better experience.