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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Looking at 31 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality of the staff, describing them as knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and dedicated to ensuring a memorable trip. The holidays offered are frequently praised for their diverse activities and stunning locations, providing unique experiences like desert camping and snorkeling with turtles. Many people appreciate the well-planned itineraries and the high quality of accommodation and food, often featuring authentic local options. However, some customers also noted that certain aspects of the service, particularly in subcontracted tours, did not meet their expectations, with issues like communication lapses and less-than-ideal hotel locations. A few other people also felt that some hotels were far from town, leading to limited activities in the evenings, and wished for more downtime during hot weather.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Oman. Thank you YellowWood for such a fabulous and interesting trip. Swimming in Wadis, camping under the stars in the desert, the beautiful city of Nizwa, the charming traditional village... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The trip covered a huge variety of aspects of Oman. We stayed in authentic, varied accommodation, including 2 nights of desert camping. Our guide was well-informed and worked tirelessly to accommodate... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great guides. All the guides we had were enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable. Our mountain guide Mikki was exceptional. The walking involved some steep climbs, sometimes up uneven steps, but the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything ran smoothly. The activities were so much fun. The people doing the activities were very good at it. The food was great. The hotels were exceptional. YellowWood Adventures did a great job... See more

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  2. Cultural Tours Provider

About YellowWood Adventures

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Tailor-made and small group adventures in authentic destinations, always choosing the path less travelled.

Our journeys are designed for those who want something deeper than a standard holiday.

We take you beyond the obvious, into places where landscapes feel untouched, cultures remain strong, and travel still feels meaningful.

At the heart of every YellowWood adventure is connection. Connection to nature, to people, and to the stories that shape a place.

Whether you join one of our small group journeys or choose a tailor-made trip shaped around your own dates, interests and pace, you can expect a carefully considered experience that brings you closer to the world and the people within it.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kyrgyzstan Family Adventure

Our family of 4 (including two teenage kids) had a fantastic adventure in Kyrgyzstan organised by YellowWood Adventures.
Every question was answered before the trip greatly reducing our concerns.
Both our guide and driver were very friendly and would go out of their way to ensure had a great trip. The mini bus was always clean, waiting and ready to go. Hotels were always clean but ranged from basic to luxury.
Absolutely loved the country, the views and the people especially, who were super friendly

October 22, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exhilaration and tranquillity

Although this was a group tour Sam provided a very personalised service, particularly through the booking process and through his obvious concern during the trip that all within the group were enjoying the experience. The opportunity to stay with a local family in their yurts and eat food prepared by them was really special. When I think of this trip I am recalling great times in enormous empty landscapes that brought exhilaration and tranquillity in equal measure. Highly recommended.

August 11, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ethiopia with Yellowwood

Following my trip to Ethiopia Geralta mountains i cannot recommend Yellowood highly enough. The itinerary was well planned, varied and insightful, packed in to 10 days an extraordinary number of visits and sights, balanced with long, sociable dinners and hikes through mountains and valleys . The accomodation was of the highest standard, with care and consideration given to sustainability and local economy. As a single traveller i felt safe, comfortable and well supported..getting lost in Addis Abiba on the first day between the temple and hotel was entirely my own fault!
I am planning to join Yellowwood for the Lebanon and Oman trips in early 2023

January 3, 2022
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Helen thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and we are so excited to see you in Lebanon and Oman!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best for adventurous traveller.

Best for adventurous traveller.
If you feel adventurous look no further, YellowWood Adventures can undoubtedly offer this! Travelled around off the beaten track destinations. It was a fantastic trip.
Renato

September 15, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I knew from the beginning that this…

I knew from the beginning that this trip was going to be exceptional and it was. Probably that’s why we signed up for it unusually early for us!
From the beginning everything was perfectly organized.
We loved the hotels, especially the desert one, so empty and quiet ( I missed the baobab tent in Ethiopia though:) I was a bit concerned about the situation with the camels and was relived to see them absolutely happy, we could watch the young calves in the yard and it was so cute to see them playing.
Food was great, we visited traditional places and they were amazing. I was surprised to see such a selection of vegetarian choices.
The country made a great impact on us. Of course we know Persian people who live in London but everyone always praises their country, especially when you live abroad but this time i absolutely agree.
People there are so welcoming and hospitable, interested, asking questions and never impose their presence. But you must know it yourselves.
Just to finish, Darioosh was excellent (always ready to answer any questions!) and we all agreed on that. Andy was very helpful too, we felt very well looked after.

Thank you for an excellent trip, it is one of the best holidays we had!

May 20, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gheralta Mountains, Ethiopia

Fantastic trip in the Gheralta Mountains, much enjoyed every aspect of it. Great fun. Hope YellowWood keeps going from strength to strength.

October 3, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and we hope to see you on another YellowWood Adventure!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well organised trip to a great country

I had a fantastic trip to Krygystan with Yellowstone. The trip was really enhanced by the fact that we stayed with local families which gave us a better view of the country. Yellowstone is a young company but I think this means that some of their trips are a little bit different and they really care about their customers!

November 1, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kyrgyzstan Tien Shan trek

This was a fabulous trip, at least as good as portrayed on the website. Both Uk staff and local guides were excellent and the feel of the whole trip was informal, personal and friendly but well organised. I would certainly go with YellowWood again.

August 13, 2022
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Thank you Jules! We can't wait to help you plan another YellowWood Adventure in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My recent journey to Mongolia where an…

My recent journey to Mongolia where an eagle festival took place was as perfect a journey as can be wished for: good company, wonderful scenery, long contact with local people and their culture and excellent value for money

September 25, 2022
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Reply from YellowWood Adventures

We love this Mongolian adventure and are so pleased you did too! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Toukbal

Toukbal - Morocco - in June was a small family group trek, plus Sam from YellowWood. The local experience in the Atlas was excellent, top class local guiding and very comfortable Kasbah accommodation softening the two mountain refuges.
Balance was just right for all of us - ages ranging from 36 to 70. Trekking was topped and tailed between a day's acclimatisation in Marrakech and a chance to revisit the Souks on the way out. A great trip - thank you, YellowWood & Sam.

June 12, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

People and Landscapes of Oman Adventure

Everything worked and worked well. Airport transfers smooth, convenient and worry-free. Accommodation was varied, often very nice indeed and far better than I expected as you drive off into this starkly beautiful country. Food is abundant and good - far too much of it for most of us. Sahid (our outstanding leader/driver) backed off some of the big meals at our request as the trip progressed and gave the group some options where he could. He made sure we had plenty of water and often stopped for Omani tea/coffee, cold drinks at times. Lots of great elements to the trip, all enjoyable. Though there is a fair amount of driving during the tour, it never seemed burdensome - the country is just too damned beautiful to enjoy in its rugged starkness. Every day was a highlight for me, no specific favourite.
Oman deserves all the superlatives it gets -magnificent scenery, safe, friendly environment, welcoming and engaging people. YellowWood delivers a winner on this trip! Kudos to all.

October 1, 2022
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Reply from YellowWood Adventures

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Ken and we are so pleased you had a wonderful time in Oman - it is a truly special place.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Toubkal Climb

Sam (Yellow Wood MD) organized and led a tour for two others and I to climb Toubkal in Morocco. It was a superb trip and I highly recommend YellowWood. Each step was perfectly arranged. Sam was present throughout and always involved but not overbearing. Felt safe, well organized and a super adventure.

June 14, 2022
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We are so pleased you had a wonderful time in Morocco and thank you for taking the time to leave a review

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