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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff, including guides and drivers, for being kind, knowledgeable, helpful, and professional, making their holidays enjoyable and well-organized. Many people found the trips to be reasonably priced, offering excellent value compared to other agencies, and appreciated the seamless service from start to finish. However, some customers also noted that hotel locations were occasionally inconvenient, being far from city centers or walkable attractions. A few people mentioned feeling rushed during tours, with limited free time for exploration or shopping. There were also occasional comments about the quality of some optional activities or meals not meeting expectations.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This trip offered very reasonable price comparing to other agency. Hotels are well cleaned, bus, train, and tour mangers are performed beyond their job. We purchased all optional tours except dinner... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful experience with Affordable World. Everything was professional, on time, communicated, and planned well. All of our guides and drivers were kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Ev... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very nice Trip around Japan! Convenient locations in all 3 Cities, Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka! Very Small rooms with Osaka the smallest! Trip should tour the opposite way ending in Tokyo, where the larges... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had again a wonderful experience with Affordable World. Everything was as expected, this is our second tour, on time, and well planned. All of our guides, Kitty and Sharky, and drivers were k... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bare Bones trip with 3 star hotels and most of the sightseeing with additional fees.Free breakfast but no dinner. Visited numerous Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. No trip to Japan would be comple... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was easy and well planned from start to finish! The included airport transfers, the pickup and drop offs, the ferry rides…all of it was very organized and included in price! The included b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our affordable world trip was very organized from start to finish. We had comfortable and prompt transportation at each step, and great guides. Our group size was small enough to not be overwhelming... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time doing a group tour.This was just an amazing trip. Very nice hotel. Flight offerings were great. We just had to show up. The tour guide - Noom was fabulous - was very detailed with our itine... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

This was the first time booking through an agency for me. They were easy to work with but that's about all that new positive. The hotels looked nothing like the photos of where we stayed. The accommod... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our trip to Thailand was amazing. Affordable World made the logistics very easy. Our tour guide, Sharky, was incredibly helpful, kind, and funny. He made the experience truly unique and helped us arra... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The representative we talked to on the phone was very helpful. She gave us options so we did not feel pressured into choosing something we weren't sure about. She then made the necessary changes to ou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for doing all the hard work that goes into planning a vacation. I would have loved to have been able to read customer reviews on the excursions offered to help make better decisions on which... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a bit nervous when I booked a trip with a Groupon discount-but was quickly set at ease when I received timely information by mail and email of the progress of the booking. The trip itself was fa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We did the Thailand ATV tour and it was fantastic. From the airport transfers, hotels, tours, guide, van drivers, food. We couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable trip/experience. The elephant san... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Trip to Japan- was affordable and good arrangements was made, thorough information provided. The airline , hotel and tour package was a good deal. Tour operators were awesome. I would use the service... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Our guide took the time to make our trip a memorable experience. He showed us around Thailand to more places than listed. The accommodations in Bangkok were a 9 out of 10. The location made it easy... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly the trip of a lifetime. Our accommodations and bookings were all correct. Hotels were clean, train and bus/shuttles were great. Me and my other half were the only two to not include a bunch of a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the last day of our trip to Thailand! We had a great time with Kitty and NoPi. All three hotels in Bangkok, Krabi and Phuket offered great accommodations! Very good breakfast included in all h... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Here’s my feedback. Everything was nice about the trip including the hotels chosen, the flights and the tour guides. I’m giving you a low score because you lack the attention other travel agencies hav... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my 3rd trip using Affordable World. This one was to Bali. The accommodations were great in Ubud, great breakfast there too! The hotel in Seminyak was mediocre, especially compared to the Ubud... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This package was absolutely wonderful. I greatly enjoyed the services offered. I did spend some days doing my own things but overall it was worth it. The hotel in Bangkok was great with very good serv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a simply amazing experience! Great variety of locations and tours, the hotels were all fantastic, transportation was comfortable and easy. The best thing about it was our guide, Nop. He wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guides were very helpful and friendly. They made sure we understood where to be and the time frames. They also provided assistance regarding best food locations and activities. I would absolut... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased the Istanbul and Egypt package and it was truly a once in a lifetime trip. Everything was planned and delivered as described. The hotels were very good and the guides were amazing. I had a... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is my first time traveling with affordable world and my experience so far has been underwhelming. It started when I had to call your customer service representative who was rude and I had to ask... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend using affordable word to everyone! It was such a smooth, easy process from beginning to end. From registering online, to being on the trip itself, affordable world took care of every... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the trip was very organized, I loved that they picked us up at the airport we paid for all excursions and met our expectations , the tour guide Alit was amazing he really did a great job. hotels were... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

China was amazing! The hotels were fantastic and guides did a great job showing the country to us. Would recommend affordable world to others. Only wish they had more options for Europe trips.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We took a trip with affordable worlds in Thailand and it was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend and we will definitely be booking another trip with them. Way more affordable than if we did it oursel... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guided tour was the best part of the trip. The tour guide was friendly, informative and kept us on schedule. She informed us about Japan’s language and money. She recommended restaurants and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was easy as could be. It was an amazing trip from the first day and until we left. I was a solo traveler and met the most incredible people on this tour. I would highly recommend this tri... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company was great! I found a great deal and was a little hesitant, but after reading a lot of their five star reviews, I felt like this would be a good company to choose for my first time visitin... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My friend and I booked a 10 day tour with affordable world via Groupon. It’s been on our bucket list and we figured we had some other tour companies before with no issues so wh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The trip was well organized, and it geared to many types of travelers. If you wanted to just relax and have the day to yourself, you were able to do so as well as be very busy and see a lot of things... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My tour guide Keiko San was very organized, patient, kind and had a great sense of humor. Driver San complemented her well, he was helpful, pleasant and polite all the times. I loved being able to see... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The trip was nice but I’m not impressed with the stops on the tours that are for local sales pitches. We have seen this in both of our Affordable World trips (to Thailand and Bali). Also, it would be... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Being the first time in Japan this was a perfect tour in that we visited multiple historical and stunningly beautiful locations. The tour was go, go, go but accommodations and size of our group, 16,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had such a wonderful and memorable time on our Bangkok and Phuket trip. Our son especially loved getting up close with the animals—taking photos with monkeys, lemurs, a flying squirrel, a sea hawk,... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately, we were not as impressed with this trip as we were with our prior trip. We felt a lack of consistency as we multiple tour guides and not one throughout our trip. When we messaged the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great guide and itinerary. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took care of everything for us. The transportation was very well organized. We would recommend Affordable World and plan to use them aga... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The tour guides were very knowledgeable. Although felt rushed while touring Kyoto and Osaka. Didn’t like that the bus was unable to drop us off in front of the hotel in Osaka so we had to walk 2 block... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great trip to Thailand. Enjoyed my time in Bangkok, Krabi and Phuket. Our tour guides Kitty and Alice were AMAZING! My only tip is to take/wear socks when visiting the temples in warmer temp... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We saw a lot of Japan in a short space of time. I wish the Hotels had been closer to the city centers but all were located close to a subway station. Our guides and bus drivers were great. Really know... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The location of all hotels was far too far from anything walkable or relevant. The hotels themselves were cramped and difficult to use with two people. There was too much emphasis on "shopping" and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five stars for spa hotels local tour Taipei National Arts Museum Taipei hotel central location to trains local tours in Sun Moon Lake areas

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a small group and we all got along really well. Everything was planned perfectly and the tour guides were amazing. Overall the tour was the perfect blend of planned and independent. We will def... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The tours were enjoyable and all timely run but rushed. There was too little free time at each tour location and almost no time to shop. The Mt. Fuji stop was only 30 minutes and that included a bat... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I used this company for a trip to China before and I did love it! This time there were some dislikes with the way the side tours came up. They didn’t show the best places that showed the quality of th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible 30th Anniversary Trip with Affordable World! This was our first time booking with Affordable World Travel, and they exceeded our expectations every step of the way. From purchasing t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The entire trip was above and beyond what I expected. The package from the flights to ground transportation to accommodations to the guide were top notch and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. I a... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

All in all, it was a great trip. The guides were knowledgeable and their grasp of the English language was outstanding. Calling it 9 days in Japan, is a little misleading since 2 days are trav... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience 2nd time using this agency. I always feel like a VIP. This time it was Thailand and it was amazing. Tour guides were great went above and beyond what I was expecting.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is second time using affordableworld.com and I will continue using affordableworld.com. In fact I'm all ready planning my next trip. Highly recommend!

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About Affordable World

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If you’re looking for great-value packaged vacations across the world, Affordable World is the place to start.

Drawing on more than 45 years’ experience in worldwide tours, we make it a mission to deliver high quality vacations for affordable prices. Our tours are perfect for more independently minded travelers who want to combine the convenience of an organized trip with the flexibility to explore as they want while they’re away.

Great Service & Low Prices

As part of the family-run Ritz Tours travel company, Affordable World keeps the traditional family values of great service and low prices close to heart. These principles are enshrined in all our vacation packages, which focus on some of the world’s most inspiring locations.

Our itineraries include multi-country world tours that take you to destinations as diverse as Istanbul and Egypt or Thailand and Singapore in one trip. Alternatively, choose one of our all-inclusive tours for a relaxed vacation on the idyllic palm-fringed beaches of the Maldives. Or, select one of our escorted or semi-independent tours to a single country such as Greece, Bali, Thailand, or Japan—which whisk you to places such as history-steeped Athens, buzzing Bangkok, or Japan's stunning Mt. Fuji.

Whichever tour you choose, you can be sure that traveling with us will be flexible, easy and economical. Why? Because we pack so much into each of our vacations. As well as flexible booking and a choice of travel styles, our group tours include well-planned itineraries, high quality hotels in convenient locations, in-depth sightseeing and many meals. Plus, they all come with free time built in, along with enriching cultural and optional activities to ensure you get the heart of each destination.

With all these benefits backed by our personal, friendly service, we believe our tours bring you the best of the world at prices that suit your budget. So dive in and take a look at our affordable tours.

GREECE I THAILAND I BALI I JAPAN I MALDIVES I EGYPT I TAIWAN I TURKEY I MULTI COUNTRY I CHINA

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Never Stop Exploring!
With over 40 years of experience and a mission to provide the highest quality tours at an affordable price, Affordable World strives to deliver an exceptional, unparalleled vacation that will transport you to the very heart and highlights of each destination. As a business, we hold our family-run values close. We make great service, integrity, quality and affordability a part of everything we do. So when you travel with us, you feel like part of the family knowing that your happiness is our top priority.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Greece Vacation

Everything was easy and well planned from start to finish! The included airport transfers, the pickup and drop offs, the ferry rides…all of it was very organized and included in price! The included breakfast and tours of each city visited was perfect! We had multiple tour guides and they ALL did a fantastic job…Andrea in Mykonos was my favorite :)
We will definitely travel with Affordable World again in the future!

16 September 2025
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Hey Bella,

Thank you for the amazing review! We're so happy to hear everything went smoothly and that you had a perfect vacation. We cannot wait to see where you will travel with us next!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Some disappointment on the Bali and Singapore trip.

I used this company for a trip to China before and I did love it! This time there were some dislikes with the way the side tours came up. They didn’t show the best places that showed the quality of the services, specially the Singapore sites were not plan for offering good accommodations to see the shows, we were rush and behind bushes for the light shows, very low key services. People were very unhappy, not only us. In Bali, most of the temples were close so we didn’t have a chance to learn about the culture the way we wanted and the cruise show were also low key. China was amazing and the tours excellent so that was the reason why I wanted to have the same experience. Hope you will work on these issues, I know you can bring the best experiences for your customers.

4 October 2025
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Dear Maria,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear that the Bali and Singapore trip didn't meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it can be to miss out on visiting the inside of temples. We would appreciate it if you could email us with more details about which optional tours or locations felt below standard, as your feedback will help us improve.

Regarding the hotel in Singapore, we select accommodations based on several factors, including location, service quality, cleanliness, room standards, and the official star rating by the Singapore Government. However, we understand that preferences can vary among guests.

We have shared your comments with our management team and hope you will give us another opportunity to provide the kind of experience you enjoyed on your China trip!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly the trip of a lifetime

Truly the trip of a lifetime. Our accommodations and bookings were all correct. Hotels were clean, train and bus/shuttles were great. Me and my other half were the only two to not include a bunch of additional add-ons as we wanted to explore and get lost and fill in the gaps on our own ( and be able to do other things that weren’t part of the agenda, such as Universal Studios Japan). While the included tours itself may seem a little rushed ( especially for some older travelers) , keep in mind, there’s so much Japan to see. Saturkay and Andy were our guides in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, respectively. They were both fantastic. Each with a somewhat charming personality, but both very knowledgeable, professional, and kind. I would definitely recommend this tour and affordable world’s services to anyone.

24 September 2025
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Hey Aaron,

We're thrilled to hear this was the trip of a lifetime for you both! It’s great that you enjoyed the balance of structured tours and free time. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Saturkay and Andy. We can't wait to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the trip was very organized

the trip was very organized, I loved that they picked us up at the airport we paid for all excursions and met our expectations , the tour guide Alit was amazing he really did a great job. hotels were great, and location was really good

3 October 2025
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Hey Erika,

We always aim to create seamless and enriching trips, and we're delighted to have hit the mark for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our dream trip!

Everything was wonderful! We could not have asked for a better tour experience!! We loved the size of it, everyone was super friendly, and we LOVED our tour guide, Andy!!! We saw so many things and learned so much, we never could have done that much on our own. Highly recommend everything about this tour!!!

16 September 2025
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Hey Kara,

We are beyond thrilled to hear that you had a perfect dream trip and loved every aspects of it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience . Great guides. Everything was seamless. Would definitely use them again to plan another trip.

11 September 2025
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Hey Wendy,

We are so excited to hear that you had an absolutely great trip! We cannot wait to see where you will travel with us next!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Nice trip arrangements and prices but lacked communication

Here’s my feedback. Everything was nice about the trip including the hotels chosen, the flights and the tour guides. I’m giving you a low score because you lack the attention other travel agencies have. Don’t get me wrong, your employees are nice and friendly and did help me when I needed but I think that you could improve if you invest more time in giving more information to customers during the process prior to the trip. I’m comparing you with others like Gate 1 and they informed me of everything and kept me in the loop like for example, when I should expect to receive our flight information and hotel confirmations. With you, I was left in the dark until I either called or received the information.

8 September 2025
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Reply from Affordable World

Dear Carlos,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour inclusions and found the guides to be helpful!

We were surprised to hear that you felt you were kept in the dark regarding your flight and hotel confirmations. All available flight options were provided to you at the time of your initial booking, and based on your selection, the corresponding flight was booked and your ticket was issued with a confirmation sent to you. The hotels were confirmed earlier than the general timeframe for your group, and we notified you once they were secured. Additionally, you have access to your trip confirmation page at any time, where you can view your flight details, tickets, hotel information, itinerary, and more. We also have FAQ's available for general questions. We would appreciate it if you could clarify where you felt the communication was lacking, so we can work to improve those areas.

We hope you’ll give us another opportunity to serve you in the future!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Trip to Japan- was affordable and good…

Trip to Japan- was affordable and good arrangements was made, thorough information provided. The airline , hotel and tour package was a good deal. Tour operators were awesome. I would use the service again for future trips . The only thing that was missing is the personal touch of a direct agent but everything was taken care of in the background.

9 September 2025
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Hi Diedre,

We're happy to hear you enjoyed your seamless Japan trip and found it to be a great value. For your next vacation, feel free to contact us directly so our representatives can provide the personal assistance you need.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended with Affordable Price.

This trip offered very reasonable price comparing to other agency. Hotels are well cleaned, bus, train, and tour mangers are performed beyond their job. We purchased all optional tours except dinner in Tokyo.
A few minor feedbacks when visiting Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. We wasted a little time to climb up on top as not many important things to see. The tour leader should have skipped those areas or given the tourists options to do their own things such as shopping and eating.

9 September 2025
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Hi Jina,

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the inclusions great! Thank you for your feedback about the Kyoto city tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guides were very friendly and helpful. There was a quick response whenever we had questions.

The guides were very helpful and friendly. They made sure we understood where to be and the time frames. They also provided assistance regarding best food locations and activities.

I would absolutely recommend Affordable World to family and friends.

18 September 2025
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Hey Victoria,

So thrilled to hear that the tour guides provided you with excellent service! We look forward to seeing you again!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The tours were enjoyable and all timely…

The tours were enjoyable and all timely run but rushed. There was too little free time at each tour location and almost no time to shop. The Mt. Fuji stop was only 30 minutes and that included a bathroom visit and only a few glimpses of the mountain due to cloud cover. The Tokyo hotel was too far from the city center but, on the bright side the breakfast was best at this location. The special dinner was not worth the price. It should have included at least one drink - tea, soda, or alcohol - and a dessert. The Osaka hotel was hot with no air on when we arrived and the breakfast was disappointing. The guides were all nice, informative, and on time. Overall it was a good time.

11 September 2025
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Reply from Affordable World

Dear Michelle,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the overall trip!

We understand your desire to spend more time enjoying the Mt. Fuji view and are sorry it was shortened due to weather conditions and travel time. Thank you for your feedback regarding the Tokyo hotel location and the dinner.

We apologize for your experience at the Osaka hotel. We can imagine how difficult that must have been. We’ve reported this to our local partner and the hotel, and we’ll make sure such a situation doesn’t occur again.

We hope to see you again!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't look to them for help with anything

My friend and I booked a 10 day tour with affordable world via Groupon. It’s been on our bucket list and we figured we had some other tour companies before with no issues so why not.

Let’s start with the tickets to Egypt. We flew out of Newark NJ and had a one hour layover in Turkey. From Turkey another flight to Cairo. One hour transfer for an international flight.

We get to the airport and the flight is delayed so we end up speaking to the airline attendant whose states we wouldn’t make the connecting flight so she’ll put us on the flight later. No issues.

We land in Turkey and up to this point we’re impressed because we informed affordable world on their emergency contact numbers and they tell us that they’ll pick us up at the later arrival time. We get to the airport and they have an employee meet us and help us get our bags, our visas stamped, and to the transportation to get to the hotel. However, as we’re doing all this I start receiving phone calls from Affordable World stating we were a “no show” for our flight and would be responsible for booking our flights back home as our flights were cancelled due to the no show.

We had been traveling for >12 hours so I figured it would be an easy fix and would deal with it after checking into the hotel or the following day. This is where everything started going down hill. We had a hotel room at the Hilton Ramses and were told we were upgraded but the rooms were old and dated and definitely not an upgrade. The following day we figured we’d have time to figure out our flights back home because the itinerary stated a half day at the GEM. When we met up with the tour group they never informed us and we did the pyramids and the GEM which ended up being an all day affair with no breaks.

My friend and I are younger 30s and exhausted. The rest of our group consisted of 4 people who were older than 60, a mother and son duo who were 50 & 30, and a 38 year old man. Everyone was surprised at the change in itinerary and beyond being surprised everyone was exhausted and not properly dressed. We all remarked that we thought it was half a day and the tour guides said they “switched things around”. By the time we got to the GEM people were not even listening to the tour guide because they were so tired. The pyramids as amazing as they were, no one was given a heads up so we’re all dressed for a short day and it was so hot. Further more, unless you asked for water you were just buying water yourself. The tour bus had a cooler but the guides didn’t mention anything until someone asked and then stated “you get a bottle a day”.

That’s just two days into the trip. The trip consisted of changed itineraries, crazy wake up calls and a break neck pace. Every single member of our group was frustrated with the lack of coordination. We actually ended up becoming closer because we all complained and discussed that we all traveled and had some group tours via other companies and this was the worst one. One couple stated they had used affordable world for two other trips that were amazing but Egypt was a let down.

As for the flights home, my friend and I had no help from affordable world. We paid for our own uber and ended up at the airport for three hours talking to Turkish airline and proving we were a not a “no call no show”. They reinstated our tickets

Affordable world ended up telling our tour guides they “had our tickets fixed the next day” and I corrected them stating we had taken care of it. The level of disorganization and unprofessionalism is wild. I also reached out via whatsapp to the emergency contacts and one of the two guides introduced to us in Egypt. No one was able to help us and in fact the emergency contact didn't reply after telling me there was nothing Affordable World could do. It was only after I reached out to inform them that our tickets were reinstated that he replied to say "great". Thank you for absolutely no help.

The cruise was the highlight but you have to pay for every bottle of water or drink on board and only the food is included. We also realized after the cruise that we were lied to. We stayed in the Hilton again for one night and it was updated, without mold, and actually had a balcony bigger than two feet. The “upgrade” was obviously a lie the first part of the trip.

Also I’m not unfamiliar with tipping services but it was ridiculous. They wanted to be tipped for everything and anything. Our group all remarked they ran through their cash and were surprised at how much the country and the tour expected us to tip.

I was looking forward to Egypt and I did have a half decent time but it was so uncoordinated and frustrating. All 9 of us in the tour agreed. Book with another company.

26 August 2025
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Reply from Affordable World

Dear Jesica,

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We truly appreciate hearing from our travelers, and we’re sorry to learn that your experience in Egypt did not meet your expectations.

1. Flight Delay and Ticket Issue: We’re sorry your flight delay caused you to miss your connection. While the scheduled layover time met the legal minimum for international connections, we understand that it can be insufficient when delays occur.
We received a notification from the airline that you were marked as a "no-show," and your remaining flights were automatically canceled in accordance with their policy. As soon as we were made aware, we notified you right away.
During that time, we were also in communication with the airline to explain the situation and request reinstatement of your return flights. We’re glad to hear that Turkish Airlines ultimately resolved the issue and reinstated your tickets, and we appreciate your efforts in resolving the matter directly at the airport.

2. Arrival and Hotel Experience: Our local partner arranged your airport pickup and expedited your check-in at the Hilton Ramses to minimize waiting after your long journey. We're sorry the hotel did not meet your expectations, despite being an upgraded room category. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve our services.

3. Cairo Itinerary (Days 3 & 4): The Cairo sightseeing program followed the scheduled itinerary, which included the Grand Egyptian Museum in the morning and an optional half-day Pyramids tour. We’re sorry to hear that the day felt lengthy and exhausting.
Our local partner reported that the full itinerary was explained upon arrival and agreed upon by the group. That said, we understand how the heat, pace, and duration of the day may have been tiring. Your comments have been noted and will help us better communicate expectations in the future.

4. Water and Comfort During the Tour: According to our partner, one complimentary bottle of water per day was provided on the tour bus, with additional bottles available upon request. We recognize that in Egypt’s climate, more frequent hydration is essential, and we will improve how we communicate water availability to guests.

5. Departure Transfer: We would like to clarify that your official airport transfer was completed by our local partner. A staff member personally accompanied you, and a stop at the pharmacy was made at your request. Please note that transfers are not included on free days, and any transport arranged independently on those days would not be part of the official program.

6. Nile Cruise and Inclusions: We’re happy to hear that the Nile cruise was a highlight of your trip. As outlined in the program, beverages are not included in the standard cruise package and are charged separately — a common policy on most cruises and in hotels worldwide.

7. Tipping Expectations: Tipping is a customary part of travel in Egypt. We understand it may feel excessive to travelers unfamiliar with local norms. Our tipping guidelines were provided in advance and kept within standard ranges: $5 per day for guides, $3 per day for drivers, and $15 per person for the 4-night cruise staff. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to ensure guests are well-informed about these customs before travel.

We are truly sorry the tour did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to emphasize that both our team and our local partners worked diligently to deliver the program as outlined and received positive feedback from the group members. We recognize that aspects such as hotel standards, itinerary pace, and cultural practices can vary by destination and personal perspective.

Thank you again for your valuable feedback as it will help us improve future experiences. We hope enjoyed the beauty and history of Egypt overall.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The trip was great

The trip was great, nothing to worry about if you don’t know the language. The guides and the hotel clerks are very helpful.

Tours were really rushed, so it was nice to have the extra leisure time.

10 September 2025
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Hey Romelia,

We are delighted to hear you had a great and seamless vacation and enjoyed the itinerary with included tours & free time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great tour

Great tour. Would recommend the optional tours

12 September 2025
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Hey Theresa,

So glad you had a great tour and enjoyed the optional tours!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

All in all a great trip

All in all, it was a great trip. The guides were knowledgeable and their grasp of the English language was outstanding.

Calling it 9 days in Japan, is a little misleading since 2 days are travel days. You get a lot in 7 days, though. I would like to have spent more time at some of the stops and skipped others. Going to a palace you can't see is time that could have been spent seeing more of one of the other sites.

The ground transportation was nice and comfortable. The drivers were very good and always made you feel safe in their vehicles.

Air transportation, it was good with the exception of a 5 hour layover over in Taipei. I would suggest that be eliminated, if possible. The airport there is amazing tho!

26 August 2025
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Hi Robert,

We’re glad to hear you had a great trip and that you found the tour guide knowledgeable and enjoyed all the inclusions!

Please note that the total tour duration includes both travel days and the number of nights—9 days and 7 nights. We’re sorry if there was any misunderstanding.

We hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful!

Sharky was a wonderful tour guide and everyone we met was amazing. Highly recommend checking out tours with Affordable World.

29 August 2025
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Hey Hannah,

We're thrilled you had a great experience with Sharky and enjoyed the company of your fellow travelers! We cannot wait to see you again!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We saw a lot of Japan in a short space…

We saw a lot of Japan in a short space of time. I wish the Hotels had been closer to the city centers but all were located close to a subway station. Our guides and bus drivers were great. Really know what you want to see in your downtime before you go - it will make it easier to navigate getting around

21 July 2025
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Hi Judith,

We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found the guides helpful! Great advice on planning your free time in advance!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honeymoon in Thailand

Went on a trip to Bangkok for our honeymoon and absolutely enjoyed it. I mean it was perfect from start to finish. We met new people, we felt safe, and we had a ton of time to do our own thing as newly weds. 1000/10 recommend

5 November 2024
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Hey Imani,

We're thrilled your Bangkok honeymoon was perfect! Wishing you a lifetime of love and adventures—hope to see you again soon!

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