Amazing! Went with my mother and best friend and I can truly say this was a trip of a lifetime. We learned and saw so much. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide on the Nile. Tarek was so knowledgeable and passionate about Egyptian culture he really opened our eyes and made the sites come to life. On top of that he made sure we didn’t miss other beautiful things in the area, we enjoyed all of it very much and we are so happy to have made a new friend in Egypt. Our next guide Ahmed in Cairo was also extremely knowledgeable with over 30+ years of experience as a guide. He’s also an excellent photographer 😄 He was generous with his time and really made sure we got to soak up as much as we could in our short time in Cairo. All in all every one we met really went above and beyond, the planning was seamless. We had a flight delay and it made for a really chaotic arrival and they made sure that we were taken care of, even refunded a night and moved the trip around to accommodate. I would definitely recommend Agate travel to my friends. Thank you for a wonderful time in Egypt!

Agate Travel agency arranged a private tour for seven of us from Rio de janeiro, to Foz Iguazu, Puerto Iguazu, Ushuaia, El Calafate and ending in Buenos Aires. One word to describe the hoilday....Seamless!! We were picked up on time from every airport and toured all the sights as promised. Guides were experienced and informative. Lovely holiday and many thanks to Ms Emily Xin for coordinating it all!

Agate Travel organised for us a 10 day trip around Jordan and everything was perfectly planned. We visited Amman, Petra, Jerash, the Dead Sea, Aqaba, Wadi rum and all the activities they planned for us were very well organised. From the time we were picked up from the airport until our departure everything was well planned. Our travel agent, Emily, did a great job preparing a really good itinerary and she was always willing to answer all our questions. I would highly recommend Agate travel if you want a great holiday in Jordan.

I needed help creating a trip through South Korea, Japan and China. Agate came highly recommended and deservedly so. My travel consultant, Wendy Lee, did an amazing job putting together a trip based upon our requirements and her knowledge of what we needed to see. Agate was there for us every step of the way and had everything planned out to the minute details. We never felt lost or abandoned.

The properties we stayed at were very nice, as advertised, and the guides provided for tours ranged from mostly amazing to occasionally sufficient (some were not quite as "English Speaking" as promised but were nonetheless very pleasant and helpful).

We thoroughly enjoyed our 31 day trip and would never hesitate using Agate again for any travel.

Our Travel consultant Ms Amy Jian , did a good job in planning our seamless trip to Cuba, We have an amazing experience in Cuba History and culture. I highly recommend Agate Travel!

Second trip with this company. Excellent again! First to China and this time Jordan. I have every confidence and will be booking another trip with them soon. The motorists/guides are first rate, full of patience and very willing to help with everything. The choice of hotels is excellent and I felt very confident of safety and advice during the whole of my two trips.

We had a great experience with Travel China Guide/ Agate Travel. We traveled from the USA to Japan and Beijing. They booked our hotels and tours. Emily Xin was super responsive throughout the whole process and made the best itinerary for us possible. Emily kept adjusting the trip, so it would be aligned with our budget and days. The trip was well organized and everything went smoothly. Thank you for making this dream trip possible.

Generally in terms of what Cuba has to offer the tour was well structered and well organised. Our Driver/guide Juan Carlos was obliging and helpful and prepared to do pretty much all we asked. It was tiring from his percepective as driving and communicating in a foreign language is not easy. the only bad part of the trip is the long drives on not very good roads. I think Vinales is propbably only worthwhile for those interested in cigars due to the distance and the roads. Cuba is a test of patience as things that most tourists take for granted, like tissues, toilet seats, internet connection, power and water supply as well as access to fuel for the car can all provide challenges.

We spent a marvelous week in Cuba with Abel La Rosa Camero of Agate Travel. Abel had a wonderful presence, and guided us in Havana, Vinales and Santa Maria del Mar. He was both patient and knowledgeable about Cuban history and culture, fielding all of our curious questions. Abel advised us on the things not to miss, and also a few to avoid. The trip went off without a hitch, from airport pick-up to airport drop-off, including daily excursions. We highly recommend Abel and would certainly work with him again on a return trip.

Agate travel provided us with a good arrangement for six days and five nights in Jordan.
We traveled to the capital Amman, the Roman ruins of Jerash, Ajloun Castle, St. George's Church, mosaic art, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum. We had in-depth tours of every place during the trip. And the entire itinerary was very smooth.
This was the result of full contact and preparation with Emily Xin from Agate Travel.
Emily was very patient, she explained everything clearly, and the entire itinerary was very smooth.
A few days before the trip, we were able to have good contact with the local driver and manager in Jordan through WhatsApp, which made us feel at ease.
I highly recommend them.

Agate Travel’s Emily Xin arranged an outstanding 10 day tour for us in January.
- Well organised.
- The guides were exceptional and knowledgeable.
- The transportation was adequate.
- The accommodation was the best available in each place we visted. REally like the hotel in Algiers
A flawless tour with good hotels in Algiers, Ghardaia, Timimoun, Taghit and Bechar.
Through their local agent they enabled us to get a visa on arrival.

For some reason the Algerian Police provided support once we were outside of Algiers. They accompanied us when travelling outside of urban areas. Made us feel important. We had no idea why we received this care - no other tourists received the same care. Perhaps it was because we received a Visa on Arrival!

These inland towns are really worth visiting:- Ghardaia, Timimoun and Taghit. As is Tipasa on Mediterranean coast with its Roman ruins and colourful fishing port. We had our best fish meal in Tipasa.

We can definitely endorse the agency and the wonderful responsive help with the arrangements.

We would recommend them when travelling to visit Algeria and in fact with any travel arrangements .

Their representative Emily Xin was outstanding- quick responses during the planning stage. It felt like Emily was our personal Executive Assistant.

We have just returned from a 15 day tour of Bangladesh which we booked through Agate Travel. Our guide throughout was Mohan of Pathfriend tours who could not have done more to make our holiday a great experience.
For us the highlights were exploring Dhaka, seeing the critically endangered Hoolock gibbon at Lawachara National Park and the private three day boat tour of The Sunderbans ...where we saw a tiger, otters, freshwater dolphins, adjutant stork, numerous kingfishers and eagle species and herds of Chital deer.
We also flew to Chittagong to witness boat dismantling from the sea.
If we did this tour again we would elect not to take the ship between Dhaka and Barisal as the onboard accommodation was poor; travelling by car instead.
Thank you Wendy Lee at Agate for organising this trip at very short notice and once again a big thank you to Mohan. We would not hesitate to use Agate travel in the future.

My husband and I were so very happy with our experience through Agate Travel. All of our guides were wonderful! Prior to travel, I had injured my leg in a fall. Our guides were all very solicitous of my comfort and safety, even offering an arm or a helping hand.
The guides were friendly, polite, helpful and informative. We learned so much and enjoyed every experience.

During our stay, one of our domestic flights was cancelled while in country. Both my husband and I felt that we were taken care of beyond measure as our travel plans were rearranged.

I would like to make particular mention of the gentleman that we had as our driver throughout most of our trip. Pyarelal Bhatt was quite simply wonderful! He was kind, helpful, informative and went above and beyond to assist us during our trip. Pyare arrived promptly each day with a smile of welcome. He communicated with us each day’s pick up time and was always prompt. He made dinner reservations for us, escorted us to and from several restaurants while taking the time to explain menu items to us. He recommended several local restaurants of very high quality that we enjoyed immensely. When our domestic flight was cancelled, even though he was in another city, Pyare, in addition to Rajesh Ranjan Sahay from the home office in Delhi, contacted us via text message to keep us informed of our travel arrangements. While en route to our destination, he unfailingly inquired about our comfort and needs. In short, my husband and I were in very good hands with Pyarelal Bhatt as our driver!

I would also like to mention Mr. Anil in Varanasi. My husband left his backpack in the car. Mr. Anil very kindly returned it to our hotel as soon as he soon discovered it.

Thank you so much for a an unforgettable experience in India. I would recommend your agency to anyone who is considering this trip!

Colombia is an amazing country and we booked this tour over the holidays last minute and Agate Travel did a great job getting us booked and guided! All our guides and drivers were great and only had one issue with a hotel because everything in the town was overbooked for New Years. Agate Travel stepped up and made it right for us. Great job team Agate Travel!

First and foremost, I had a great time with the company and the tour.
Even though with a storm delaying my arrival time for several hours, my guide and driver; Moha and Yassine, were very patient and diligent with me. Also, with the change to my arrival time, everyone adjusted the tour schedule to where ai was still able to visit different cities, that I would've missed out on due to my late arrival to the country.

The time I had there was wonderful and it provided the adventure I love.

Agate Travel has taken care of me for years and I would definitely recommend them to anyone seeking a tour company that takes care of their clients.

A pleasure to deal with Emily Xin from Agate Travel
Loved the clear and numbered communications which always occurred the same day
Which meant the tour from arrival to departure worked like clockwork Good value accommodation
Excellent transport
Excellent driver / guide
Loved the nature
But the roads are narrow, sealed but while a 2 lane road invariably only sealed for one vehicle

Everything was perfectly planned. It was a great tour through South India with overwhelming impressions. Wendy Lee was a super organizer who thouhgt of everything. We can really recommend the agency . It was not our last tour with them

Everything went very well: the guides, transportation and accommodations. We were very pleased by the organization and service provided by your company. We will be looking at other travel opportunities your company provides and will recommend you to our friends. Thank you for a successful and enjoyable trip to Vietnam.

Our trip to Turkey was extremely well planned and was seamless. Agate travel did a great job putting together a last-minute trip when our tour of Egypt was canceled. They were very prompt in responding to all emails and accommodating to make any tweaks that we had of the itinerary. We had excellent local guides and accommodations. We were dropped off at picked up on time at every transfer. Even when one of our flights was diverted because of weather, the company was involved every step of the way. I had such a good experience that am planning my next vacation to China with the company. Would recommend Agate without reservation.

We had a very enjoyable private trip to Sri Lanka over Christmas/New Year. Our driver/guide was well versed in the traffic, which was very unfamiliar to us, and was always safe, The program seemed very unsuitable for travelers aged 99. On the other hand, we could simply skip parts of the program that seemed too ambitious for our physical condition. We were still well occupied. For fitter travelers, the density of the program may be a little too tightly conceived. All in all, the private tour largely met our expectations.

Trip Of A Lifetime! Agate Travel planned and executed an amazing 7 day trip of Nepal for our family. We had best-in-class guides that were very in tuned to our needs and who went out of their way to make sure we had one incredible experience after another. The highlights are too many to mention and include visiting ancient temples and historical sites, exploring picturesque villages, seeing spectacular views of the Himalaya mountains, dining with a Nepali family, hearing monks chant, learning to make mo-mos, taking a stunning hike, walking the streets from Kathmandu and so much more. Everywhere we met the kindest people, enjoyed excellent food, and stayed in boutique hotels. Our travel agent Anki regularly checked in with us and helped with any pivots we want to make. The trip was outstanding and Nepal a magical country to visit. If it is on your radar to go, don’t hesitate and take the trip!

This was our second trip with Agate Travel and I want to to convey our personal appreciation for the services provided during the tour of Tamil Nadu. Everything went well from the selection of hotels, the guides and our personal driver. We had a wonderful experience and enjoyed every minute of our trip. Finally, I would also to thank and highlight Miss Emily Xin’s support from the moment we booked our trip until it ended.

Jann was a fantastic guide / driver who was kind and considerate and wanted the best experience possible for his guests!! Jann was friendly and educated/answered all questions even with personal stories! We were very lucky and had a great viewing night and Jann had prepared us for the post that we would not see anything, would highly suggest the Jann experience to everyone!

The trip was fantastic, from communication and planning, to airport pickups, to wonderful English speaking guides, to hotel choices. We felt very safe the entire time. Service by the tour company and our guides and drivers was perfect. We saw everything, and had free time for us. Wonderful vacation

My guide mr. Jemal was excellent. Very experinced and know all the best places and time to see everything. Also restaurants we ate at were all local and super rick)))

I highly recommend Agate travel for Sri Lanka, they are a very professional, patient, knowledgeable and friendly and better quality than most of the popular American and European travel agencies in my opinion that offer the same quality at a higher price or the same price at a lower quality. The hotels were all 5 star and the food was delicious. I never felt unsafe nor did I have any food problems. The food was delicious and the fruits were divine especially the pineapple. There is plenty of vegetarian or vegan food for you if you have dietary restrictions. The guide and driver were polite, professional and knowledgeable. Sri Lankans in general are very friendly and always have a smile on their faces. If you love elephants, Sri Lanka is the perfect country to visit!

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and with Agate travels, you can experience and see this beauty. Sri Lanka is a top 10 country for me thanks to this agency. The only bad thing about my trip was it was too short, I wish I stayed longer in this tropical paradise but I had few vacation days.

We weren't actually on this particular tour, but on a 14 day private tour from Bengaluru to Goa and Mumbai. In 2020, we did a 14-day private tour from Chennai to Kochi with Agate Travel again. We want to share our satisfaction with the perfect organization of the trips and the guides. We were left with wonderful impressions and memories from these excursions!

The tour was very well organized, the guides were kind and helpful. The places are really unforgetable. The only drawbacks were the very strong accent of some of them, making it sometimes difficult to understand the memorized speech they give in a hurry, and the lack of a cold box to keep the water cool during the tour in Chiang Rai (but the guide did her best to provide cool water whwnwver I asked for).

We accomplished a wonderful country tour from north to south in 11 days with the highlight being the ELEPHANTS….Wendy chose an ethical sanctuary and we had an amazing day…. Can’t forget the coconut ice cream at the floating market… such a well planned trip with the best hotel choices as well as an excellent tour guide who traveled from Bangkok to Chiang Mai with us educating us on Thai history as we explored the countryside! Thanks again for an amazing trip.

I had a wonderful trip in Nepal. We were a group of 20 friends. Again, Emily our travel consultant, arranged another fantastic trip! We flew into Kathmandu and stayed at Hotel Manaslu. Beautiful hotel! I loved that we could walk to close by shops and restaurants.
Our tour guide was wonderful, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. Since it was festival time, he arranged to have his parents give us the Tika ceremony.
The tour company made sure we had everything we needed and had a wonderful assistant with us while we trekked one day. Guide in front and assistant in back. I was a slow walker and especially enjoyed talking to the assistant. He knew so much and kept me safe on the trail. Thank you.
I loved the temples, stupas, and the trek. I will definitely return to Nepal.
The only negative to the trip was the Mountain Flight to see Mt Everest. We should have been given our money back. It was false advertisement. The planes windows were filthy. Some of our friends looked out over propellers. The ad shows the plane closer to the mountain. We saw just the top from far away. The left side of the plane saw Mt Everest. But, the pilot turned the plane around too soon and the right side front missed seeing it. Do not waste your money on the Mountain Flight.

This will be the 2nd tour Emily Xin had assisted to plan with me. All 20 members of my group had a grand time of all the places we visited, learning history, culture, nature and religion dating back centuries. Shopping was enjoyed at several cities. The activities are managed smoothly, Emily had coordinated a well planned and amazing trip esp in Varanasi, an unforgettable experience. I so like Emily’s patience and experience that I’m in the process of securing her assistance for another trip or two in the very near future. I highly recommend her expertise in handling big groups.
Rose Marinad

Book a small group tour and ended up with a private tour with just the two of us. Makes getting around much easier. We were meet at the airport by our guide, Celine, and taken to our accommodations, and picked up and dropped off each day. Celine was a great guide, very knowledgeable and flexible when we decided to modify the itinerary. And she stayed with us at the airport until we had checked in for our departing flight.

The first day was all about the terracotta warriors just outside of Xi’an. Emperor Qin, the first Emperor, had these built between 246 and 210 BC to protect him in the afterlife. They were hidden at his death and accidentally discovered by 7 farmers digging a well in 1974. There are 8000+ warriors and more still to be unearthed. Only one, the kneeling archer, was removed intact. There are officers, calvary with horses, archers and foot soldiers in the 3 current pits. Our guide, Celine, was so good in passing on all the history.

Added bonus on this tour was that we got to make mini terracotta warriors and had the opportunity to meet the last surviving farmer of the ones that located the warriors. So cool.

The next day was spent touring the city of Xi’an which was the first capital of China in 221 BC. We walked along Huiminjie street, attended the Xi’an museum, watched persons use the Magic Bell and walked along the top of the city wall. Another great learning experience.

What did I learn today from Celine, our guide:
- the silk road started in Xi’an during the Han dynasty in 130 BC initially to India and then continued onto Rome thru the Tang dynasty around 900 AD used by China for trade.
- Xi’an has the largest and best preserved city wall in China. It had 4 gates, is 14 meters wide at its base, 12 meters wide at the top, is 15 meters tall and 13.76 kms around. The buildings inside the wall can not be bigger than the gate towers. It was initially built during the Tang dynasty and then rebuilt and fortified during the Ming dynasty.
- the Magic Bell was built during the Jin dynasty in 1192. Striking the bell can allow one to pass messages to those who have passed, stop calamities and bring good luck and happiness.

Think everyone should have the opportunity to strike this bell. It was a very positive experience and I highly recommend this tour.

We travelled to Japan (15 days)/ Korea in September 2023 (15 days). Before the trip, we made our own customized itinerary on which requested many days of free time between the private tours. This itinerary was perfectly accommodated by the Travel Agent Emily Xin. She was very patient with us and made excellent suggestions to our Tours.
Hotels accommodations were on the right spot. They were close to the metro stations and to important streets. All the tours guide in Japan/Korea were incredible with an excellent English and in-dept knowledge of the places. They were so kind to us that we cannot be more grateful to them.
I highly recommend this agency exceeds all our expectations and we cannot wait to do another tour with them.

Beautiful scenery. Hotel proximity to train stations was generally good. 3 star rooms varied greatly, from very good to average. Sizes of rooms varied the most. Bathrooms were generally newly refurbished.

We've found Agate Travel on an internet search. Throughout the planning process, our travel agent, Wendy, was very helpful and knowledgeable, providing all the necessary information about the tour. Just four days before it started, we had family issues and Wendy was extremely supportive in adapting the tour to our time constraints.
Our local guide, Ms. Binderya, was excellent and everything went as planned during the tour. The accommodations, food, transportation and driver met our expectations.
All sites visited were beautiful and the Gobi desert is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
I can recommend Agate Travel for a trip to Mongolia. It's a country that's definitely worth visiting.

Agate Travels far exceeded our expectations. The itinerary, accommodations, guides and travel arrangements were tailor made and excellent. Their available service was amazing I checked into several tour agencies prior to deciding on Agate and most were significantly more expensive. I give this agency my highest rating and plan to use them again for an upcoming China trip.

We had a wonderful 2 weeks trip to Indonesia and we would like to thank Agate Travel and specially Mrs Emily Xin for arranging this high-quality itinerary. The days spent in Bali, Java and Komodo National Park are already part of our dearest travel memories.
Bali is a paradise, Borobudur is a marvel and navigating the semi-phinisi boat around the Komodo National Park was a pleasure.
Our visit was perfect to every small detail and we were really pleased with the high standart services offered by Agate Travel
Mrs Emily Xin is highly professional and her support and care with our trip was highly appreciated. She took care with very small detail and really did everything in her power to make sure we had an unforgettable stay in this corner of paradise.