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What are our roadies saying about us? Check out some of our 5 star reviews below – taken from our Google Reviews page.
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The tour of Kurdistan was amazing. The booking and preparation was really well organised. The tour took us to Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, Akre, Rawunduz and Lalish. It was a great combination of the hustle and bustle of the cities venturing through the bazaars and tea houses and then exploring the beautiful mountains, lakes and caves in the countryside. The highlight was the Newroz celebration in the mountain. It was a magical experience. Our guide Balin was a legend. He took was to all the hidden nooks and was so knowledgeable. Anything we needed, he arranged immediately. As a female solo traveller I felt so safe and people across Kurdistan were so friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come back.
Maria Starrs
UK
I had the best week of my life with Afghan Quest Guide and their amazing, fun and professional guides in Socotra! Stunning place, an amazing group of people that like to go beyond and travel to hidden gems. Communication with Shane before the trip was efficient and quick and he is super helpful and good at leaving us with all information at the right time in order for us to get ready and prepared. Our guide from Rocky - Neil was super knowledgeable and amazing at keeping us all organised, together and happy. Ruslan - our local guide of 'I love Socotra' - is an absolute legend and made this trip memorable! Highly recommend it to any traveler who likes to travel to undiscovered, rough and authentic places, far away from tourists.
Selina Göttlicher
GERMANY
This trip to Socotra has been incredible. Everything was well organized and the itinerary had the perfect balance between adventure and relax time. Throughout the whole booking process, Shane was very helpful by answering all our questions very quickly. The food was exceptional and abundant (gained a few kilos) and our driver was super professional. Special thanks to: - Neil, our tour leader. He was very helpful and made sure that the tour ran smoothly. Since he is very experienced, it was very interesting to hear his stories about the countries he has travelled to. - Our local guide, Ruslan, who knows everything about the island, We learned a lot from him, he is happy to answer any questions about Socotra anytime. He is an absolute legend, a very fun and upbeat person. After having had such a great overall experience, we are already looking into our next tour with Rocky Road, can't recommend them enough!
Juan Tuero
SPAIN
Went with two other friends on an eight-day tour of Socotra, with Matty as our guide, and Samed as the lead local partner. Highly recommend and would love to consider Rocky Road for a future trip. From start to end, Shane, the owner/founder, and his team were responsive to our questions via email and WhatsApp, even fixing a minor visa hiccup of our own (accidental) making. We left on the trip well informed on the itinerary and packing. On the ground, Matty was skilled in balancing creating a warm group experience with giving everyone the space to move at their own pace/mood. He provided an unassuming but notable social "glue" that made our group of eight gel. Samed did a great job of providing local context and knowledge, and led a team of cooks and drivers who were hospitable and diligent. There was no point on the trip when I was left wanting of anything. The team paid attention to details, down to re-arranging plans on the fly to find overnight spots away from other groups (not always easy on a small island of limited infrastrucuture), as well as some very sweet birthday celebrations for travelers. Thanks for leading us through a spectacular and awe-inspiring corner of the planet!
Marco Chan
CANADA
Afghan Quest Guide is AWESOME. I just returned from a week long Syria tour and I have not enough words to describe the whole experience I had with them. From day 1, when I first wrote asking for more information about the trip, to this day, Shane has been professional, friendly and ready to reply all my questions. He was also very patient when I had some issues with my bank and one payment was delayed for more than a couple of days. In Syria we were treated with the best of the best: Rami, the local guide with so much passion and knowledge about his country and more connections I could count; and Bjorn, the partner team leader. Both made sure that our time in the country would be unforgettable and they certainly accomplished their mission. Syria was definitely the highlight of my three weeks in the Middle East and safety (for those wondering about this detail) was never remotely an issue. Syria actually was the place I felt the most safe and welcomed in the region. As others have commented here, travelling with Rocky Road is not only great value for money. It is an impactful experience. I highly recommend them for trips to unusual destinations and I can't wait to be on the road with them again!
Lance Goddard
CANADA
I traveled to Iraq (southern Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan) with Afghan Quest Guidein Oct/Nov 2021. I had an amazing time and really felt it was one of those special once in a lifetime experiences. The trip booking process was easy and straight forward, with Shane available by email or WhatsApp. Payment was simple and all the necessary visa information etc was provided promptly. The local guides were incredible, warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and informative, and alot of fun. You never forget how someone makes you feel and the Iraqi and Kurdish people are what really make this a special experience. Their warm welcoming hospitality will make you want to return for more. The trip itinerary was well planned and covered alot of ground. There is a large variety of sites to see and experience and never too much of any one thing. It's a great mix. The accommodation was better than expected with clean modern hotels for the most part. The food is worth visiting for alone. Absolutely delicious ( I'm still dreaming of the chicken liver sandwich in Sulaymaniyah 🤤). The many tea houses we visited were beautiful and unique and always came just when we needed to rest and refresh. Overall I highly recommend Afghan Quest Guide and will travel with them again. As for Iraq, it a beautiful and special place that will capture your heart.
Una Cuffe
IRELAND