To leave a review you need to be logged in
Reviews 823
Janice Main
Apr 24,2025Just back from a Cox and Kings Holiday -“Japan’s Cultural Treasures”. A varied and enjoyable trip. Well planned and attention to detail ++. A delightful and knowledgeable guide who steered us round railway stations and got us on and off bullet trains etc. Strong winds delayed one of our railway journeys which meant we missed out on the scheduled tea ceremony. The company were very generous to compensate us with a group dinner. Have already recommended this trip to friends.
Simon Brown
Apr 23,2025Very responsive to my enquiry and adapted the itinerary to meet our requirements (minimising internal flights, backtracking on the route and hotel choices).
Hilary
Apr 20,2025Fantastic tailor made holiday, everything went perfectly and we had the most wonderful time.
Nigel Bishop
Apr 15,2025I have used C & K in the past and have always been happy, so had no hesitation with booking a group tour. Once again their team was friendly and professional and the paperwork/itinerary that followed was as expected.
Marjory Haig
Apr 15,2025I did this as a private tour and everything went to plan. The scenery as you travel from Amritsar to Shimla is stunning. Highlights were the Golden Temple in Amritsar and the border ceremony; the Tibetan Settlement; the festival at the Tashijong Monastery and as ever in India, the friendliness of the people. I was glad that I upgraded to the Oberoi Wildflower hall in Shimla where I especially enjoyed the hotel's nature walk through the forest and the history talk.
AG
Apr 13,2025I was incredibly fortunate in having Sher work with me to plan our recent trip to Egypt. From beginning to end he went out of his way to make sure we had a memorable holiday and when issues arose he dealt with them swiftly and efficiently, always keeping me updated. There was no anxiety in having to chase an agent for a response, he was always on it. Our boat, the Nile Sanctuary, was fantastic, with delicious food and staff who went out of their way to make sure all our needs were catered for. We had an excellent guide in Amr and the Cox & Kings agents on the ground were very efficient. Everything was meticulously planned and it was so reassuring to have them on hand, especially when trying to navigate the challenges of travelling with EgyptAir which required some last minute changes to our schedule. However, we ended up with a better itinerary and that is all thanks to Sher's considerable efforts. He will be my first point of contact when planning any future trips!
H ooo
Apr 10,2025My husband and I booked a private tour for two weeks based on the group tour , with some alterations. No problem arranging the trip. A problem arose when we flew to Oaxaca in the morning where we had arranged for a walking tour in the afternoon. There was no information at the hotel what time this would take place. The phone number for the local agent was invalid,so we contacted the National call number we had been given who were very efficient. However , it seemed nothing had been arranged and we had to wait for two hours for an emergency guide. Likewise for the tour to Monte Alban the following morning nothing seemed to be arranged . So again we contacted the National number and many , many, many texts and phone calls later established the next days tour. The rest of the tour went as planned and all guides were good as was accomodation.
Jan D
Apr 10,2025Good choice of luxury experiences and most (if not all) can be customised. We chose to upgrade flights and accommodation but the rest is organised for us by Cox & Kings.
The Shaws
Apr 09,2025Its great to speak to someone who can answer your questions without reference. Professional company
Judi Webb
Apr 09,2025Very helpful on the phone. Everything made clear and simple.
Caroline
Apr 09,2025Our guide Kavi was fantastic, and so knowledgeable. The driver was quite amazing as we were in a small van on very narrow windy roads which often had hairpin turns. He made us all feel safe. We loved the visits to different relgious centers: Sikhism, Tibetan Buddhism and Hindu.
Wendy Tracey
Apr 08,2025The highlights of our holiday: * Pre-holiday support with visas - really helpful. * Prem, our tour guide, was BRILLIANT! I cannot speak highly enough of him - his ability to manage the group, his humour, his knowledge and his patience were all excellent. * Transfers, trains, bus, drivers, local guides and flights were very good indeed. * The Meridien, The Clark's Shiraz, The Taj Chandigargh were excellent hotels. * Visiting Gandhi's cremation site was humbling and moving. * Obviously, the visits to The Taj and The Baby Taj, The Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Chand Baori Stepwell, Jakhu Temple and Viceregal Lodge were all excellent. * Ramgarh Lodge was truly one of the highlights. Staying here was just fabulous. * The Toy Train journey was superb, and the scenery spectacular. * The additional day's activities on 03.03.25 were most welcome and really well-planned. So, in all, an absolutely brilliant holiday! Many thanks to all the Cox & Kings team.
Linda Reilly
Apr 08,2025This was both my first solo trip and visit to India, on all levels the trip exceeded expectation. The tour was amazing and although busy, with some longer travel days it was absolutely worth it to experience the chaos and colour of India. Our guide was excellent. He was both knowledgeable about the many sites we visited as well as ensuring all in the group were well looked after throughout. There was one hiccup along the way as the hotel in Jaipur was somewhat below par. Our guide dealt with this very well as did the Abercrombie and Kent representative who was on site with a short time to deal with the groups concerns. I would have no hesitation in booking with Cox and King in the future and in travelling solo once again.
Deborah
Apr 01,2025Our group tour with Cox & Kings was interesting and gave us the opportunity to see many different places across Mexico. The other travellers were good company and our guide was both knowledgeable and entertaining.
Gillian Harper
Apr 01,2025We had an excellent tour of Morocco, particularly insightful for those interested in historic and cultural aspects. The guide was very knowledgeable and took care with all the guests, especially elderly travellers, nothing was too much trouble. However for us there was rather too much travel involved, some long bus journeys, but that did enable us to go from the Rif mountains in the north to the Sahara desert in the south and see many beautiful cities in-between.
Siobhan Walsh
Mar 31,2025I have just returned from an amazing holiday in Sri Lanka booked through Cox and Kings. Sher, who organised our tailor made itinerary was excellent and ensured saw a large part of the country and experienced the culture. Sher's in depth knowledge of the country and the hotels ensured the trip met all our requirements. The service offered by Cox and Kings was excellent. Nothing seemed too much trouble and there was great attention to detail. The hotels were absolutely fabulous. The driver we were allocated could not have been better and not only did he add extra visits but he looked after us with great kindness. I would certainly book with Cox and Kings again.
Christopher Robinson
Mar 31,2025Excellent holiday and marvellous local guide whose knowledge and explanations went above and beyond.
C Bourne
Mar 28,2025Returning to Saudi Arabia after 23 years was a great experience. So much has changed and our guide, Ahmed, made sure we saw as much as possible. We visited some amazing historical sites, Hegra in Al Ula, Dadan tombs, Al-Balad old town Jeddah. The jeep ride through the Sharran Reserve spotting wild oryx was unforgettable.
Alan M
Mar 28,2025Just returned from the "Natural Splendours of Cost Rica" tour. This was the first time we have used C & K, and also the first time we have had to travel around in a group and stay in several hotels where we would normally stay in one location - so were a bit apprehensive. We had no reason to be concerned, as the holiday was first class, our guide "Andreas" was excellent with first class knowledge, as was our driver "Edwin". The wildlife, food and accomodation was very good and Andreas made sure we were all happy and he always went "the extra mile". We started off as 18 strangers on the tour but finished as 18 friends - we would have no issue with using C & K again.
Denis Bergin
Apr 25,2025Just back from a busy trip across South America incorporating Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. What a fantastic trip and a rollercoaster view of the top sights in South America. A number of early morning starts and lots of flights involved but very strong guides to look after us. Sandra In Buenos Aires was exceptional as was Laticia and helped to make it a memorable holiday. The hotels were generally of a very high standard We loved the holiday and Mari on the booking side could not have been more helpful. A busy but fantastic holiday.