Holiday Reviews

  • 'I have just returned from a fantastic holiday in China.... Wow - very impressed. It was well organized with fantastic tour guides who went out of their way to ensure everything went like clockwork - which it did! I met some wonderful single like minded people who also thoroughly enjoyed our travel together. I would definitely recommend this travel site to others.'

    Margaret, 49 years, Queensland
  • 'I have been very happy with China tour, the Hotels were excellent, The food was good, the scenery and people (Chinese) were great. Our group was excellent, we all gelled together we had plenty of loughs and a great time. I would recommend this tour to anyone.'

    Rosa, Adelaide, SA
  • 'Have traveled with my partner for the past 10 years and after seeing an ad on a website had decided to travel with other single people of my age group ( over 45 ). Best decision I ever made. I saw more interesting places then ever before and I did not have to do any of the worry. Best value for money ever spent....Hoping to go to India next year...'

    Catherine, Western Australia
  • 'This was a comprehensive glimpse of China, including all the premier sites. Impossible to do without a competent tour company's guidance and much welcomed transport to get from A to B.'

    Suzie, 64 years, Newcastle NSW
  • 'China a great destination and a real eye opener, great tour guides, and Shanghai and the Yangtze a must.'

    Keith, 67 years, NSW
  • 'Great tour, lots to see, was really well planned. Just had to arrive and enjoy.'

    Beth, 59 years, Sydney, NSW
  • 'The views in the three gorges and the river excursion in small boats were one of the highlights of the trip and a part of China that should not be missed.'

    Terry, 58 years, NSW
  • 'Touring China with encounter was the best experience ever. This was my first time travelling overseas on my own so travelling with solo people in my age group with everything organised made all the difference to me. I travelling in peace going to strange country where there is very little English. Everything encounter organised was spot on. The group of people (I now call friends) were the best ever group I could have travelled with everyone looked after each other. We all made sure no one got lost and all relaxed at night with a couple drinks and plenty of laughs. One of the best holidays ever. Thank you Encounter for making this possible for me and thank you to all my group of travelling buddies.'

    Jenny, 61 years, Gold Coast, QLD
  • 'Had a wonderful trip. It exceeded all my expectations. The organization by Encounter Travel was exceptional with everything running like clockwork. I saw so much and was amazed by the size and beauty of China.

    Jan, 57 years, Hunter Valley, NSW
  • 'My China holiday itinerary very much fulfilled my expectations.  Being part of a small group of solo travellers allowed flexibility and it was great getting to know everyone.  Encounter was very professional and efficient in organising the holiday.  I would happily go on another tour organised by Encounter.'

    Sally, 52 years, WA
  • 'Good itinerary, good people and customer service was excellent.'

    Alex, 46 years, Melbourne, VIC
  • 'All 15 of us had a superb guide and great company.. 2 of us paired off which was nice for them.. we were very lucky to have a fantastic dynamic and there were no disagreements fights or catyness just a pile of new friends all with similar requirements and desires.... highly recommended.. so happy to have done this tour.'

    Brent, QLD
  • 'My first overseas adventure will not be my last. Thank you for providing a great value holiday with a great bunch of travelling companions.'

    Gary, 57 years, Longreach, QLD
  • 'I am 63 years of age and recently lost my husband of 40 years to cancer so this was my first time ever travelling by myself. I wanted to go with other single people and selected encounter travel as the trip suited my time frame. The destination of China covered the tourist points I was keen to see. I was impressed with being greeted at my destination by our guide and throughout the whole trip felt very comfortable and well looked after. We were very lucky to have a small group and we all got on really well which was a relief. I would definitely travel again with encounter and hope my next trip is as good as this one was.'

    Sue, 63 years, VIC
  • 'The China trip was amazing. I learned so much about Chinese culture and history that I did not know. It was good to see all the famous sites and to experience the fast trains, a cruise on the Yangtze River and the amazing city of Shanghai.'

    Sue, 74 years, VIC
  • 'The trip was amazing Great group and amazing guide It is an incredible country and should not be missed.'

    Steve, 59 years, NZ