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• 26 meals including an authentic pizza cooking class in Sorrento
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• Learn to make authentic pizza in a hands-on lesson
• Spend two nights staying in a traditional, heritage-listed trullo
• Take a tour of a local olive farm in Ostuni
• Stay in one of Matera’s impressive sassi cave residences
• Enjoy the local Maltese pastry, pastizzis, in the heart of Valletta
• Visit a traditional Maltese restaurant & enjoy local Gozitan wine over lunch

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Learn the Secrets to Living 'la Dolce Vita' During This 20-Day Guided Tour of Italy, Sicily & Malta

Indulge in Italy’s finest cuisine and striking vistas during this 20-day guided tour. When in Rome, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain on a walking tour with a Local Expert. At the Vatican Museums, get a behind-the-scenes look at the Bramante Staircase, normally closed to the public. In Sorrento, settle into a luxurious resort and take in the views of Mount Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii in a sea of lava in 79 A.D. Stroll through Palermo's old city with a historian. In Malta, home to some of the oldest temples in the world, venture from your waterfront hotel in Sliema to the Valletta and meet a Local Expert for a guided visit through the ancient Fortress City.

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Explore Sicily and Malta – two island paradises nestled amongst the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean. Sample specialities in Palermo’s colourful food market. Taste award-winning olive oil and learn about the Slow Food movement at a local farm. Explore Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples (UNESCO) with a guide. Spend three nights in Taormina, perched above the Ionian Sea. See Mount Etna from a different perspective on an off-road excursion. Engage with Malta’s dynamic past on a leisurely 4-night stay. Discover how ancient traditions blend into modern society as you travel along timeless Italian and Maltese towns.

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Spend three nights in Taormina (UNESCO) and explore its iconic Greek theatre.

Pass by Baroque architecture and wrought iron balconies on a winding walking tour of Ragusa (UNESCO).

Immerse yourself in ancient history during a visit to the Valley of the Temples (UNESCO).

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Ascend the sides of Mount Etna (UNESCO) on off-road vehicles.

Soak up the island ambiance of Malta with a 4-night stay.

Delve into the belly of Palermo on a walking food tour of the historical centre.

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Taste award-winning olive oil and learn about the Slow Food movement at a local farm.

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During your visit in Monreale you have the choice between two activities. Your first choice is to explore more of the Cathedral’s monastic complex during a guided tour of the cloisters with its elegant combination of Romanesque arches and Oriental decorations. Your second choice is to ascend to the Cathedral’s terraces* via the steep stairs of the southern tower for a bird-eye’s view of the monastery and Palermo's Golden Valley.

In Valletta, you have the choice between two activities. You can visit the private home of a modern-day Knight of Malta, getting a glimpse into this legendary lifestyle. Or, your other choice is to visit Valletta’s Cathedral, touring the exquisite masterpieces by the likes of Mattia Preti and Caravaggio.

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In the workshop of a renowned pastry chef and author, learn to make delicious Sicilian specialties. After you meander through the historic streets of Erice, you’ll head to Maria Grammatico’s Bakery, whose life story is dictated in the novel Bitter Almonds. There, you’ll learn to prepare a traditional pastry recipe and learn the history behind the iconic Sicilian cannoli. Almonds are grown throughout southeast Sicily, the foundation of many age-old traditional recipes. Once you finally taste the fruits of your labor, you’ll understand why Sicilian pastries are so loved around the world.

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Uncover Malta’s ancient past on a visit to Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple complex that is among the oldest in the world. These UNESCO-recognized architectural masterpieces are even older than Stonehenge, dating back to 3200 B.C. Stop at Dingli Cliffs for a dramatic photo opportunity overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Then, explore the Maltese city of Mdina, layered in legends spanning millennia. Once the prolific capital of Malta, this walled city is populated by less than 300 residents and became known as “the Silent City.” Cars are not allowed past the city walls, so you will meander cobblestone streets by foot with a local expert. Discover its colorful medieval architecture and beautiful Maltese facades. You are sure to be inspired by this unforgettable region of Malta.

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Combine the rugged landscape and breathtaking coastline of Malta and its islands and tantalise your senses with Sicilian food and culture

• Tour the Capital of Valletta with the famous Barracca Gardens & views of the Grand Harbour
• Experience the Capital of Sicily, Palermo
• Visit the Greek colony of Siracusa
• Visit the coastal town of Cefalu
• Explore the tiny streets of charming Taormina also known as “the pearl of the Ionian Sea”

• Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Day 1 – Saturday:                          CATANIA

Upon arrival at Catania Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome drink and dinner at your hotel. Overnight Catania. (D)

Day 2 – Sunday:                             CATANIA – SIRACUSA – CATANIA

After breakfast, departure to Siracusa: visit the World Heritage Site “Neapolis”. The visit of this archaeological area includes the famous Greek theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise, and the “Dionysius Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa. Visit the beautiful Cathedral, which is built upon the site of the Doric Temple of Minerva, the legendary Arethusa’s Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo. Free time for lunch and afternoon at your own leisure to stroll through the streets of the centre and for shopping. Return to your hotel in Catania for overnight. (B)

Day 3 – Monday:                           CATANIA – RAGUSA

After breakfast, depart for a walking tour of Catania. Stroll through the city centre with your professional guide who will charm you with the history of the city and take you to visit the famous fish market “A PISCARIA”, one of the largest fish markets in Sicily. As old as the city itself, it is a great way to experience the abundant fishing and seafood culture of Sicily, with a very special and authentic atmosphere. Depart to Ragusa, renowned for its cheese production, therefore, we will not miss a tasting of artisan cheeses and Sicilian specialties (light lunch). We will visit the enchanting historical centre “Ibla”, with its stunning baroque palaces and churches. Together with seven other cities in the Val di Noto, Ragusa is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Overnight Ragusa. (B, D)

Day 4 – Tuesday:                           RAGUSA – AGRIGENTO – MARSALA

After breakfast, departure to Agrigento, a hillside town famous for its magnificent Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit of the Valley, including the Temple of Concordia, which is in almost perfectly preserved condition, and the temples of Juno and Heracles. In the afternoon we will proceed to Marsala a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Arrival at Baglio Donnafranca, a perfectly restored 19 th century baglio, which rises in the Marsala countryside, on the hills in front of the Stagnone Reserve and the Egadi Islands. The baglio was a property of Florio. Here we will have the opportunity to visit the cellar and learn all about winemaking. At the end of the tour, we will enjoy a wine tasting/light dinner at sunset. Overnight Marsala. (B)

Day 5 – Wednesday:                    MARSALA – ERICE – PALERMO 

After breakfast, departure to Erice via the spectacular “Salt Route”, a road flanked by the salt pans, windmills, and the “salt houses” where they still extract the sea salt as did the Phoenicians. Arrival in Erice, located on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. Walk through its tiny and characteristic streets, the winding lanes, and inner courtyards. Stop for marzipan and biscuit tasting. Continue to Palermo, the capital of Sicily. We will enjoy a “street food” lunch in the centre of the town and then we will visit the Cathedral, one of the most important architectural monuments. Continue our visit by walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to reach “I Quattro Canti di Città” Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Bellini, and then visit the Church of Santa Caterina. Overnight in Palermo. (B, L)

Day 6 – Thursday:                         PALERMO – MONREALE – CEFALU – MESSINA – TAORMINA 

After breakfast, departure to the town of Monreale, situated on a hill at few kilometres from Palermo in a panoramic position. Visit of the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world with its Moorish architecture, housing fine mosaics representing a complete cycle of the Old and New Testaments in Arab-Norman style. Continue to Cefalù, a former fishing village, now a charming coastal town. Enjoy a walk to the city centre and down the main street to reach the Arab-Norman Cathedral and the medieval washhouse built in the rock. Free time to explore the town. Proceed to Taormina through the coastal road passing through Messina from where we will have the chance to admire the suggestive scenery of the Strait of Messina. Continue to Taormina for overnight. (B)

Day 7 – Friday:                               TAORMINA – MT ETNA – TAORMINA

After breakfast, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active Volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, we will reach a height of 1800 metres to visit the Sylvester Craters where we will enjoy a spectacular panorama over the Ionian Sea. Stop at a local winery on the eastern slopes of Etna and visit a prestigious cellar. We will have the opportunity to taste different local wines accompanied by local cheese and cold cuts. In the afternoon, return to Taormina, the charming city called “the pearl of the Ionian Sea”. Enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking through its tiny streets. Possibility to visit the Greek-Roman Theatre on your own, with its spectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna. Overnight in Taormina. (B)

Day 8 – Saturday:                          TAORMINA – CATANIA – MALTA

At the appointed time, transfer from Taormina to Catania airport for flight to Malta. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel located in St Paul’s Bay (subject to change). Dinner and overnight in Malta. (D)

Day 9 – Sunday:                             MALTA (Marsaxlokk & The Blue Grotto)

After breakfast, departure to the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk where its colourful luzzus and unique character make the unrivalled setting for the local market. Continue the tour with a visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting – boat ride price not included) and the nearby caves. Explore one of Malta’s unspoilt villages: the main square, the hub of the village with its parish church and band club. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Malta. (B)

Day 10 – Monday:                        MALTA (Valletta)

After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of Valletta – Malta’s heritage-rich capital. Highlights include the Upper Barracca Gardens and St John’s Cathedral, home to a splendid Caravaggio painting as well as an intriguing Museum. Going down Republic Street you will walk past the Grandmaster’s Palace before watching the Malta Experience, an audio-visual show where Malta history throughout the centuries is brought back to life. Spend the rest of the day exploring at your leisure. Free time for dinner and overnight in Malta. (B) Please note: from April to June and in October, the excursion “Valletta + Malta experience” will take place in the afternoon.

Day 11 – Tuesday:                        MALTA (Mdina, Rabat, Dingli, Ta’ Qali, Mosta)

After breakfast, today’s excursion takes us to the central part of Malta, dominated by the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions. Leaving Mdina through Greeks’ Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli. After lunch we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. We shall also spend time at the crafts centre at Ta’ Qali. At the end of the tour, allow us to astound you with Mosta’s majestic dome, one of Europe’s largest. Overnight Malta. (B, L)

Day 12 – Wednesday:                  MALTA

The tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to Malta airport. End of our services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

CATANIA: Katane Palace Hotel, or Mercure Excelsior

RAGUSA: Poggio del Sole Resort

MARSALA: Baglio Donnafranca Wineresort

PALERMO: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa, or Hotel Politeama Palace

TAORMINA: Villa Diodoro, or Hotel Caparena

MALTA: Seaview Hotel

• 11 nights accommodation in 4* hotels.
• Welcome drink on day 1.
• Meals as per itinerary.
• Mineral water (1/2 per person) at meals in hotel.
• 1 Street food lunch experience in Palermo including water and a glass of wine.
• Cheese & Sicilian products tasting/light lunch in Ragusa including water and a glass of wine.
• Almond pastries tasting in Erice.
• Visit of a cellar in Marsala.
• Wine tasting and light dinner at Sunset in Marsala.
• Visit of a cellar and Wine tasting on Mount Etna.
• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach* with free wi-fi. (*a minivan with English Speaking driver, normally not equipped with Wi-Fi, will be provided if there are 8 or less participants)
• English speaking Tour Escort* (in Sicily only) and local guides where necessary.
• Whispers Kit. (for groups with more than 10 passengers)
• Porterage at hotels. (in Sicily only)
• Flight: Catania to Malta in economy class.
• Regular sightseeing with multilingual local guides in Malta (days 9, 10, 11). English language guaranteed.
• Arrival and departure transfers in Sicily and Malta.
• Entrance tickets to sites and museums (unless pre-purchased)
• City Tax: to be paid directly at the Hotel.
• Beverages (excluding water with meals at hotel in Sicily)
• Excess luggage fees
• Ticket to the Blue Grotto
• Everything which is not mentioned in “inclusions”

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• For organisational reasons or health security, the itinerary may be reversed or modified without notice; in this case the operator ensures similar visits and excursions in accordance with the spirit of the tour program. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum of 9 pax, the operator will guarantee the departure, with a minivan, English Speaking driver and Local Guide services where necessary, reserving the right to make changes to the travel program by giving notice within 15 days before the departure date
• Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Entrance fees to sights are not included but can be purchased as a supplement
• A government tourist tax will need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.
• Flight from Catania to Malta includes 1 piece of luggage max 20kgs per person, and a hand luggage max 10kgs per person. Extra luggage will incur fees payable direct at the airport.
• The Catania-Malta flight (on day 8), operated by Air Malta, is scheduled for 7:00am (subject to change). The arrival at the hotel in Malta is expected at around 9:30 am. Check-in is scheduled from 1:00pm. Based on the availability of rooms, the hotel may assign the room before this time but it is not guaranteed. There is the option to guarantee early check-in with a supplement.
• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

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Out Of Africa

I am very much looking forward to my trip as I love elephants and African people. The staff have been extremely helpful with advice and have gone out of their way to provide me with information when I have had questions. Everybody was very pleasant and nothing seemed a bother for them when it came to my assistance/

Date of experience : 04 August 2023

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Hi Adele, We appreciate you taking the time to review us on Trustpilot about the service you've received throughout your booking process with us. Not long to go now until the start of our Kenya & Tanzania tour, we do hope you have a truly fabulous time in Africa and get to see loads of elephants! As always safe travels and warmest regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

We have just booked for what will be…

We have just booked for what will be our third trip with Bunnik Tours. The process was easy. We are arriving a few days early for the trip, your consultant, Purnima, arranged for us to stay at the same hotel where the tour departs as well as airport transfers. We love your tours as they have a great mix of tour and free time, plus specialty items that you include.

Date of experience : 07 January 2023

Hello Ian, Thank you for choosing Bunnik Tours for your next holiday. We are thrilled to have you traveling with us for the third time and pleased to hear your wonderful feedback about Purnima. We look forward to having you on tour with us soon! Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Booking with Bunniks

Booking procedure was seamless with dedicated officer who spoke clearly and made useful suggestions re travel to join the tour. No real delays in responding to phone calls Documentation was sent in good time

Date of experience : 03 August 2023

Hi Peter, Thanks for reviewing us on Trustpilot, it's great to hear that your booking process was seamless and that we responded promptly to your queries. Wishing you both safe travels and a wonderful time discovering Madagascar! Best regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Paul was always enthusiastic and nothing was too much trouble

Paul was always enthusiastic and nothing was too much trouble, even when I "stuffed up". He was prompt with responses. I couldn't ask for a more organised and efficient tour company. it is always a pleasure doing business with Bunnik

Date of experience : 30 April 2023

Hello Kerrie, Thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. We're so glad that your experience with Paul has been seamless and enjoyable. Have a fabulous time on tour! Warm regards, Tom Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Long stopover

The Bunnik agent booked flights with a 21 hour stopover. I had to Google alternate flights to make changes. Other Travel companies (Trip a Deal) provide accommodation for long stopovers

Date of experience : 04 October 2023

Hello Rodney, Thank you for your review here on Trustpilot. We are very sorry to hear of your experience and would like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. This will now be investigated, and we will be back in touch with you soon. Kind regards, Tom Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Very happy with Bunnik

Very happy with Bunnik. Everything was handled very professionally and smoothly. Our consultant Vicki was excellent, extremely easy to deal with, very professional and knowledgeable. She was always happy to take our call and help with our queries.

Date of experience : 28 May 2023

Hello Timothy, Thank you for your 5-star review! It's wonderful to hear that you have had such a great experience planning your holiday with Vicki. We can't wait to welcome you on tour. Warm regards, Tom Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Very helpful in accommodating our requirments

Bunnik have been very helpful in organising our requirements for our upcoming tour of Morocco, Spain and Portugal. Very excited as this is our second tour with Bunnik and have been more than happy so far.

Date of experience : 21 August 2023

Hi Graeme, We are looking forward to having you on tour with us soon and look forward to hearing all about your travels in a few weeks time. Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Paul McInerney was very helpful

Paul McInerney was the consultant I dealt with and he was very helpful in all aspects of the trip and all proceeded smoothly. Later while Paul was away I had communications with Honi Gibson and she was also pleasant to deal with and was able to help me out with the questions I had at that time.

Date of experience : 08 August 2023

Hi Doug, Thank you for choosing Bunnik Tours for your next holiday. We are thrilled to have you traveling soon and pleased to hear your wonderful feedback about the service you received from Paul and Honi. We look forward to having you travel with us in Egypt! Warm regards and as always safe travels, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Ease of booking flights

Ease of booking flights. Knowledge of David, whom I did booking with. Helpfulness of anyone I have had to deal with on the phone, especially Callum, who helped me when I was having trouble applying for my visa.

Date of experience : 19 August 2023

Hi Janet, Thanks so much for sharing about the service you received from David and Callum, I'll make sure that they receive your comments. Our Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan tour is fabulous (I was fortunate to experience it last year) and I'm excited for you just thinking about all of the places you'll be visiting, oh and the wonderful food! Safe travels and remember, we are here any time should you need to contact us about anything during your trip. Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Excellent customer serviceThe staff member allocated to our…

The staff member allocated to our travel was very helpful in preparing our online visas etc. She was very responsive to emails and prompt response to messages left on her mobile.

Date of experience : 23 September 2023

Hello Eileen, Thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot and for choosing us for your next travel journey! We're so glad to hear that you've been happy with the service you've received throughout your booking process! Have a wonderful time on tour! Warm regards, Tom Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Pre-travel -

Pre-travel - Phone calls answered quickly, no long waiting periods. Staff knowledgeable and helpful. Timely communication update via email because of the region I am travelling to being Egypt.

Date of experience : 12 October 2023

Hello Jenny, Thank you for taking the time to post a review here on Trustpilot! It's wonderful to hear you've enjoyed your booking experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you on tour; have a wonderful time! Warm regards, Thomas Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Booking for Sth America Discovery Tour

Overall, our booking experience with Bunnik has been very good. Kalum responded promptly to my email questions (when they didn't go to his Spam/Junk mail) and was generally helpful.

Date of experience : 02 August 2023

Hi Michael, Thanks so much for taking the time to post a review about the service you received from Kalum while booking your tour to South America with us. I'm sorry to hear that there was some missed email communication between you and will make sure that we all check our junk folders more regularly. How exciting that you're about to start your tour in beautiful South America - have a wonderful time away! Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

My up coming tour will be my 5th with Bunnik

My up coming tour will be my 5th with Bunnik Tours. I prefer the small groups and while travelling we become like family as I travel solo. More room on coaches The balance between sight seeing and exploring on your own is really good.

Date of experience : 04 September 2023

Hi Mary, We're thrilled that you'll be travelling with us to Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan really soon! We so appreciate your loyalty and company over the years and this tour promises to be just fantastic, I'm sure you're going to love it. Wishing you happy & safe travels, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

I found staff members to be more than…

I found staff members to be more than obliging & of great assistance in recommending the Jewels of Dalmatia tour. Tour arrangements & extra flights and accommodation outside of the tour was helpful and seamless. Communication was helpful and consistent. I am more than happy to recommend Bunnik tours to friends & family. Thank you to all involved in setting up this tour - can't wait to be a part of it.

Date of experience : 22 May 2023

Hello Dianne, Thank you for your 5-star review. It's wonderful to hear that your booking experience has been seamless. How exciting that it is almost time for us to welcome you on tour - have a great time and we look forward to hearing all about it upon your return. Warm regards, Tom Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Very helpful staff

Date of experience : 15 March 2024

Hello Ann, Thank you for your 5-star review here on Trustpilot. We're so glad to hear you have found our Travel Specialist team very helpful! Have a fabulous time exploring Egypt! Warm regards, Thomas Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

The experience was good and whoever…

The experience was good and whoever answered the phone was able to pick up on my booking and advise me accordingly. Looking forward to my first tour and will be able to rate even better I hope.

Date of experience : 09 September 2023

Hi Julie, Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot. I'm really pleased to know that we were able to assist you whenever you contacted us with a question. We will look forward to hearing all about your time in Morocco and please remember that you can contact us (via your travel specialist or at [email protected]) while you're on tour should you have any questions. Warm regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Pre travel arrangements to Morocco and Spain

They got back to us quickly regarding the recent earthquake in Morocco. Initial contact with travel consultant was very good. However we were then passed to 3 other consultants to finalise travel arrangement and requested information that had already been passed on so the continuity was not great.

Date of experience : 03 September 2023

Hello Frederica, Thank you for posting a 4-star review and for sharing about your experience. I'm sorry to hear that the process wasn't as smooth as it could have been and that we requested information that you'd already provided to us. I can see that the first two travel specialists you dealt with are no longer with us and is why you had dealings with a few of our staff. While we work hard to ensure a smooth transition when taking over a booking, we acknowledge that we can improve in this regard and have communicated the need for heightened awareness of this to our Sales Team. We hope that you have a wonderful time on tour with us in Spain & Morocco! Kind regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

The Importance of a great Travel Specialist

I travelled with Bunnik last year but booked through a Flight Centre travel agency. I decided to book direct this year. My Travel Specialist at Bunnik did not provide me with a high level of service. He does not reside in Australia, so making contact by phone during business hours was problematic due to time differences. Other problems included a language barrier during phone calls and timeliness/depth of information in responses to my emails. I overcame these problems by phoning the office in Adelaide and received high quality information and advice where the employees took the time and followed up for me with my Travel Specialist. I like the wrap around support of a Bunnik tour, the types of experiences and the amazing local guides but wont book again unless I have a Travel Specialist from Australia. Thanks for your response Julie and I'm glad you're proud of your employees but I write reviews with the aim of providing feedback for improvement. Perhaps there is something useful in my feedback for improvement?

Date of experience : 20 September 2023

Hello Ngaire, I’m sorry to hear that our level of service was not up to scratch, we’ll certainly work on improving this however I assure you it has nothing to do with where anyone lives. We started our company in Adelaide and have a growing office in the CBD with upwards of 50 staff and in order to extend our operation and service we opened an office in Sri Lanka in 2014 and are very proud of both teams. Both our Adelaide and Sri Lankan operations are 100% owned by us and all staff, regardless of location receive the same levels of training and development. This training has included regular staff exchanges between the offices as well as travelling together to our destinations around the world. Our travel specialists in Sri Lanka are available from 10am – 7pm Monday to Friday, Adelaide time. This complements our Adelaide team who are available from 8.30am to 4.00pm Adelaide time. We hope that you enjoy your time in Madagascar next month! Best regards, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

I’ve had great travel experiences and…

I’ve had great travel experiences and service with Bunnik over the years. It’s disappointing to have had 4 different consultants assigned since we first made our booking but the service has still been good.

Hello Regina, Thanks for posting a 4-star review! We're thrilled to be having you back on tour with us soon in Japan. While we've had several staff changes over the course of your booking we're happy to hear that the service you received was not affected. Wishing you a wonderful time on tour in Japan! Safe travels, Julie Bunnik Tours - Customer Care

Positive booking experience

In July, we booked our second trip with Bunnik based on positive experience last year. We depart in late October, following another easy and competently managed booking process. Chamo has again been very helpful and responsive.

Date of experience : 12 July 2023

Hello Ian, Thank you for taking the time to post a review here on Trustpilot. It's great to hear that you have enjoyed planning your trip with us, and we are so looking forward to welcoming you on tour. Not long to go now! We can't wait to hear all about your time away upon your return. Have a great time! Warm regards, Thomas Bunnik Tours - Customer Care