Maritimes Adventure

Maritimes Adventure

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Maritimes Adventure

13 Days Starting and ending in Boston, United States

Visiting: Boston, Bar Harbor, Portland, Fredericton, Digby, Halifax, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Charlottetown, Fundy National Park, St. Andrews By-The-Sea, Rockland

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

CT-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Special diets catered:

Please Advise Request

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $5256 $4942 Barrhead discount: -$314

NB: Prices correct on 24-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the Maritimes Adventure, a cultural journey through the picturesque landscapes and charming towns of Canada. Begin your adventure in Boston, then head north to explore the cobblestone streets of Portland's Old Port Exchange and savor a traditional lobster bake in Bar Harbor. Discover the natural beauty of Acadia National Park and enjoy a private demonstration by a local fisherman in Digby. Taste Nova Scotian wines in Baddeck, visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, and stroll through the quaint fishing village of Peggy's Cove. This tour offers a blend of nature, history, and unique local experiences, all while staying in hand-picked accommodations and enjoying guided tours and expert insights.

Highlights

  • Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s famous Old Port Exchange

  • Enjoy a traditional lobster bake in Bar Harbor

  • Explore the picturesque Acadia National Park

  • Experience a private demonstration by a local fisherman in Digby

  • Taste Nova Scotian wines in Baddeck

  • Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg

  • Discover the charming fishing village of Peggy’s Cove

  • Tour the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck

Places You'll See

Sheraton Boston Hotel

Atlantic Oceanside Hotel

Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook

Digby Pines Resort & Spa

Homewood Suites Halifax Downtown

Hampton Inn Halifax Downtown

Silver Dart Lodge

The Holman Grand Hotel

The Algonquin Resort

Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Boston,Massachussets

Location: Boston

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Boston Hotel

At 6 pm, meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Day 2: Boston,Portland,Maine,Bar Harbor

Location: Boston, Bar Harbor, Portland, Portland

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Atlantic Oceanside Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

BOSTON–PORTLAND, MAINE–BAR HARBOR New England Traditions From Massachusetts, head north through New Hampshire into Maine for Portland, one of New England’s most famous cities. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s famous Old Port Exchange, lined with many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Continue to Bar Harbor, Maine’s oldest summer resort. Dinner this evening is a [LF] traditional lobster bake at your waterfront resort. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Taste the tradition of Maine in the Frenchman Bay town of Bar Harbor. The gateway to spectacular Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor is the perfect spot to indulge in an authentic lobster bake in the Atlantic Ocean tradition loved for generations.

Day 3: Bar Harbor,Acadia National Park,Fredericton,Canada

Location: Fredericton

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook

Meals Included: Breakfast

BAR HARBOR–ACADIA NATIONAL PARK–FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK Atlantic Treasures of Acadia Visit the picturesque rock-bound Acadia National Park, one of America’s most visited national parks. Then travel across the Canadian border to the capital of New Brunswick, Fredericton. Tonight, explore this culturally rich community by dining in the Historic Garrison District or strolling the St. John River along the Riverfront Trail and across the Railway Bridge. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Visit picturesque Acadia National Park and see why it is one of America’s most visited parks – for good reason! This 47,000-acre Atlantic coast paradise on Maine's Mount Desert Island is blessed with lush woodlands, dramatic rocky beaches, and glacier-carved granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the America’s East Coast. Take the scenic park road and enjoy the spectacular panorama views in the first place in the continental United States to see the sunrise. Keep an eye out for fascinating wildlife, including bald eagles, bear, whales, deer, and seabirds.

Day 4: Fredericton,Saint John,Digby,Nova Scotia

Location: Digby

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Digby Pines Resort & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

FREDERICTON–SAINT JOHN–DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA Tradition, Tastes & Timeless Beauty This morning, travel to the coast to Saint John to cross the Bay of Fundy, and board a ferry to Digby, a popular summer resort. Your hotel tonight is the Digby Pines Resort, a world of casual elegance in the tradition of the grand hotels. Surrounded by breathtaking beauty, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the views, recreation, and internationally renowned cuisine in this Norman-style chateau. Before dinner, take part in a [LF] private demonstration by a local fisherman to hear about famous the Digby scallop and enjoy Nova Scotian music. Later, dinner is included at the resort. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Visit with a local fisherman to learn why the scrumptious Digby scallop is an important part of life here. Enjoy Nova Scotian music to experience the hearty life and times of this “Scallop Capital of the World!”

Day 5: Digby,Lunenburg,Halifax

Location: Halifax

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Westin

Meals Included: Breakfast

DIGBY–LUNENBURG–HALIFAX Fish Stories of Nova Scotia Travel toward Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast and follow the winding shoreline to Lunenburg, one of the continent’s major fishing ports and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic for the ultimate waterfront experience. Continue to Halifax, the provincial capital, an important commercial and military harbor, and your home for the next two nights. The remainder of the day is free where you may wish to visit a craft brewery, museum, local bistro, or walk on the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPICTURE PERFECT Visit the charming and picturesque coastal setting of Old Town Lunenburg – a UNESCO World Heritage site with 70% of its original colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries still standing in vibrant painted hues. Founded in 1753, Lunenburg remains a leading supplier of seafood in Canada.

Day 6: Halifax. Excursion To Peggy’S Cove

Location: Halifax

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Westin

Meals Included: Breakfast

HALIFAX. EXCURSION TO PEGGY’S COVE Spend your day your way in Halifax. This morning, travel to Peggy’s Cove, one of Canada’s most charming fishing villages for a [LF] traditional Nova Scotian breakfast followed by time for spectacular shots of the famous lighthouse and picturesque setting. Return to Halifax for a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Also, see Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 100 people who perished on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic. This afternoon, explore Halifax on an included YourChoice Excursion. Free time this evening. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES & TRADITIONS Discover the tastes and traditions in the charming fishing village of Peggy’s Cove to select from local specialties of fish cakes and a traditional Nova Scotian breakfast. You’ll find many magnificent views for taking photos of the famous lighthouse and panoramic sea views.TAKE YOUR PICKGAZE: On the Lookout Immerse yourself in the area’s rich maritime heritage with a visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Then visit Citadel Hill and the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site to tour the early 19th-century star-shaped fort. Learn from the military interpreters and stroll on the tree-shaded walks of the public gardens, ending the afternoon in the harbor area, evoking the port’s former strategic importance. OR: SAIL: Catching the Wind Raise the sails for a fun afternoon aboard a historic three-masted schooner in the world’s second-largest natural harbor. Enjoy the scenic sailing cruise and views of important Halifax landmarks from the water, including Georges Island National Historic Site, the lively waterfront, Citadel Hill, and scenic Northwest Arm.

Day 7: Halifax,Millbrook,Baddeck

Location: Halifax

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Silver Dart Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

HALIFAX–MILLBROOK–BADDECK Ancient Traditions Travel to the Millbrook Mi’kmaw First Nation’s community for a guided tour of the [LF] Cultural & Heritage Centre. Later, travel via the Canso Causeway, crossing over to Cape Breton Island, one of the first footholds of European settlement in the New World. Continue to Baddeck. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITECULTURE & HERITAGE Hear Mi’kmaw stories and see artifacts dating back 7,500 years including some of the oldest Aboriginal tools found in Canada. Take a deeper dive into these great people on a tour of the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre with a First Nation’s guide. See an innovative multimedia presentation narrated by Glooscap, known in Mi’kmaw lore as the first human created by a bolt of lightning in the sand. Learn how to say hello and goodbye in Mi’kmaw, hear of their past and present community practices, and see stunning traditional quillwork, beadwork, and clothing.

Day 8: Baddeck. Excursion To Cape Breton Highlands National Park & Cabot Trail

Location: Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Silver Dart Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

BADDECK. EXCURSION TO CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK & CABOT TRAIL Cape Breton Calling! Today, drive along the Cabot Trail, the area explored by John Cabot in the late 15th century, while savoring magnificent vistas of the rocky shoreline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enjoy a picnic lunch while admiring the scenery. See Cape Breton Highlands National Park at the northern tip of the island, a landscape that strikingly resembles Scottish coastal regions. Return to Baddeck for a tasting of delicious Nova Scotian wines. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS So green and Gaelic is Cape Breton Island that Scotsman and inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, spent the last 37 years of his life here. In fact, Cape Breton was principally settled by Highland Scots whose families had come out on the wrong side of rebellions against the Crown. You can still see this heritage in the accents in some remote villages—and in the great popularity of Scottish-style folk music.

Day 9: Baddeck,Caribou,Charlottetown,Pei

Location: Charlottetown

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Holman Grand Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

BADDECK–CARIBOU–CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI Inventions of New Scotland This morning, visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, before boarding a ferry from Caribou across the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. For the next two nights, explore Charlottetown, the provincial capital. Get acquainted with this colonial town on a stroll through colorful Great George Street and along the restored waterfront. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES “Mr. Watson. Come here!” Those were the first words spoken by telephone as famed inventor, Alexander Graham Bell placed his first call. Explore his life and achievements with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic site in Baddeck, where the inventor spent the last years of his life.

Day 10: Charlottetown

Location: Charlottetown

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Holman Grand Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

CHARLOTTETOWN Canada’s Smallest Province Enjoy your morning at leisure. Take a guided afternoon tour of the island including Prince Edward Island National Park. Also, visit Green Gables Heritage Place, the setting for the famous novel Anne of Green Gables. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEM Visit the world of a red-headed girl in a straw hat and braids to meet one of Canada’s most loved fictional characters, Anne of Green Gables. Relive her mischievous escapades and mishaps within the nostalgic rooms of her home at Green Gables – where local author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from the idyllic woodland farmstead.

Day 11: Charlottetown,Fundy National Park,St,New Brunswick Andrews By-The-Sea

Location: Fundy National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Holman Grand Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

CHARLOTTETOWN–FUNDY NATIONAL PARK, NEW BRUNSWICK–ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA Tides & Tradition on the Bay Today, travel across the 8-mile Confederation Bridge returning to New Brunswick. Visit Hopewell Rocks with a Naturalist Guide to see giant formations carved by the Bay of Fundy’s dramatic tides that rise and fall more than 50 feet each day. Then enjoy lunch at a third- generation ranch. Continue on a scenic drive through Fundy National Park en route to the resort community of St. Andrews By-the-Sea. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at your hotel. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE Explore the timeless seaside town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea for a true taste of life on Canada’s Eastern Coast of New Brunswick. Waves on the Bay of Fundy can reach 30 feet high along the rocky shores where fishing legends and whale tales are high on the list of conversations in St. Andrew’s multi-hued facades of boutiques, sweet shops, and restaurants.

Day 12: St. Andrews By-The-Sea,Rockland,Maine

Location: St. Andrews By-The-Sea

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: The Algonquin Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast

ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA–ROCKLAND, MAINE Treats & Treasures of the Sea This morning, enjoy an orientation tour of St. Andrews, one of New Brunswick’s oldest and most distinctive settlements. Then journey through old-growth forest and across sheltered coves to quiet fishing villages along the way to Freeport, Maine. Free time this evening to watch the sunset from the beach or stroll on Main Street. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE Freeport, Maine is a picturesque coastal town known for its rugged natural beauty. Nestled on the shores of Casco Bay, Freeport offers breathtaking ocean views of the ocean and stunning sunsets—as well as numerous restaurants, art galleries, museums, craft breweries. The bracing ocean lifestyle here gave birth to the family-owned LL Bean company, famous for its outdoor clothing and equipment brand. With its charming waterfront, vibrant culture, and delicious seafood, Freeport is a quintessential Maine experience.

Day 13: Rockland,Boston,Massachusetts

Location: Boston, Boston, Rockland

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning drive to Boston. Your vacation ends at the Boston Logan International Airport or the Boston tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departing flights from Boston Logan International after 3:30 pm.

What's Included

  • Accommodations

    Stay in a range of hand-picked hotels including Sheraton Boston Hotel, Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook, Digby Pines Resort & Spa, Westin Nova Scotian, Silver Dart Lodge, The Holman Grand Hotel, and The Algonquin Resort.

  • Meals

    Enjoy breakfast daily, 2 lunches including a box lunch on the Cabot Trail, and 4 dinners throughout your journey.

  • Transportation

    Travel comfortably between destinations with all transportation included as per itinerary.

  • Expert Guides

    Benefit from the knowledge and insights of expert Tour Directors, Drivers, and Local Guides dedicated to making your tour memorable.

  • Sightseeing Tours

    Partake in guided tours and enjoy visits to major attractions like Acadia National Park, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and more.

  • Special Experiences

    Enjoy unique experiences such as a traditional lobster bake in Bar Harbor, a private demonstration by a local fisherman in Digby, and a tasting of Nova Scotian wines in Baddeck.

What's Not Included

  • Airfare

    International and domestic airfare are not included and must be arranged by travelers.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included but is highly recommended to cover any unforeseen events.

  • Some Meals

    Not all meals are covered.

    Some lunches and dinners will be at the travelers' expense, offering the opportunity to explore local cuisines.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, and room service are not included.

  • Optional Tours

    Optional tours and activities not listed in the itinerary may incur additional costs.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for Tour Directors, Drivers, and Local Guides are not included and are at the discretion of the traveler.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, including a box lunch on the Cabot Trail, 4 dinners

Notes

Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.

Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Old Town Lunenburg

Accommodation

Stay in a range of hand-picked hotels including Sheraton Boston Hotel, Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook, Digby Pines Resort & Spa, Westin Nova Scotian, Silver Dart Lodge, The Holman Grand Hotel, and The Algonquin Resort.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the Maritimes Adventure tour?

    The Maritimes Adventure tour includes unique experiences such as a traditional lobster bake in Bar Harbor, a private demonstration by a local fisherman in Digby, and a tasting of Nova Scotian wines in Baddeck.

  • Are all meals included in the tour package?

    No, not all meals are included. The tour package includes breakfast daily, 2 lunches including a box lunch on the Cabot Trail, and 4 dinners. Some lunches and dinners will be at the travelers' expense, offering the opportunity to explore local cuisines.

  • What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?

    You will stay in a range of hand-picked hotels including Sheraton Boston Hotel, Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook, Digby Pines Resort & Spa, Westin Nova Scotian, Silver Dart Lodge, The Holman Grand Hotel, and The Algonquin Resort.

  • Is transportation between destinations included in the tour?

    Yes, all transportation between destinations is included as per the itinerary.

  • What kind of guided tours are included in the Maritimes Adventure?

    The tour includes guided tours and visits to major attractions like Acadia National Park, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and more. Expert Tour Directors, Drivers, and Local Guides will provide insights and knowledge throughout the journey.

  • Are there any special considerations for guests with mobility concerns?

    Yes, guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels. The tour involves easy but sustained walking throughout.

  • What is the group size for the Maritimes Adventure tour?

    Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. This ensures extra space between travelers while still providing up-close and personal experiences.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package but is highly recommended to cover any unforeseen events.

  • What are some of the highlights of the Maritimes Adventure tour?

    Highlights of the tour include strolling down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s famous Old Port Exchange, exploring Acadia National Park, visiting the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, and discovering the charming fishing village of Peggy’s Cove.

  • Are gratuities included in the tour package?

    No, gratuities for Tour Directors, Drivers, and Local Guides are not included and are at the discretion of the traveler.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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