Well organized and experience showed. It was so different from traditional marathon but was a blast. The tips from Thom were greatly appreciated throughout
The organization was excellent. Everything went smoothly and the day trips were great.
From the very first email all our questions were answered within the same day, and additional tips and help was always offered !!! Great contrast to another agency.
We definitely hit the big sightseeing destinations of the cities. Forbidden City, Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors were all must sees and I'm glad we did them. Lots of good food.
Barcelona package was perfect. The hotel was really nice with very nice staff; location was very convenient to the start and finish of the marathon. Loved the city and the sites; marathon was well-organized and a nice route. Would do this one again.
I thought the Hilton was a wonderful hotel. The breakfast buffet that was included with the room was worth it (and I don't normally eat much at buffets). It was the best breakfast buffet I have ever seen. The hotel was very conveniently located near the start line plus we had a great view of the race course from our room. I really enjoyed the race experience. I know that there are some people who don't think much of the Tokyo race as a Major but I appreciate that things are different in other countries. This race is something that showcases the Japanese people and their culture. I loved being there and part of the race. The Marathon Tours staff that I talked to were all very informative and pleasant when I had questions. I always felt like I was in good hands. The snow monkey tour was terrific. My husband is still talking about them!
I went to Barcelona for the first time and loved the city. The food was delicious, I especially enjoyed authentic tapas. The prices in Barcelona were reasonable. Our hotel was nice and a very convenient and safe location. The marathon started with confetti floating like butterflies all over. The crowd that came to see us off made the event even more exciting.There were bands of young people playing drums along the marathon route and people to cheer us all the way. I love the marathon and I'm so glad I went with Marathon Tours!
This was my first experience and I plan to do London and Paris with the company. Had a great time!
Scott, Ann, and other the other Paris tour organizers were excellent!! They were professional and very very nice and genuine people. I felt as if they weren't only there to escort us through Paris for the marathon. They were also marathoners and new friends who could fathom the feelings of other marathoners on the trip which gave us all a connection.
Splendid Etoile was an excellent choice of hotel for this marathon event, the location was perfect, the room was excellent (size, comfort, service, interior decor, etc.) and the balcony of the hotel with the view of thee Arc de Triomphe was a cherry on top of the excellent location. I would highly recommend Marathon Tours to anyone who would like a race-cation. It was a reasonable price for everything that we paid for (excellent 5 star hotel, carb load dinner, and Paris tour)
Loved Jacqui and Nicole. Very helpful and looking forward to future Marathon Tour Trips. I felt I got a good value for my money. Marathon Tours picked nice hotels in great locations, good breakfasts, good couple of dinners, and nice tours of the area. I would have liked to have an after-marathon party. It would be worth paying a bit more. Very fun!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you very much to your attention to all the details. We had a great time.this is the second tour but this one was the best.you are truly professionals who listen, respond and most of all try to accommodate our needs.
Jacqui's stories and travels were amazing. We found great deals in a store she shops in Rome. Jacque walked us to the start of the Rome marathon. I felt she truly cared about us and saw us off. Traveling in a tour group is so much more fun! This was a group of fit people with a bunch of energy. It was not a bunch of "retired-acting" people. I made new friends and felt safer. I'm not afraid to travel alone with Marathon Tours. I can't talk anyone into Africa. I may have to go alone. Thank you for wonderful memories.
I've been traveling with your company since 2004 (first trip was Paris) and seems like you are always coming up with new adventures. You provide a great selection of places to run and love traveling with your company. I have never been disappointed.
The marathon itself was an amazing experience. Athens was a great city to visit and the Marathon Tour group was a wonderful group of people - so many new friends. Kudos to Jen and Jane for their great leadership!
Jacqui was amazing. She's approachable and knowledgeable. I appreciate her enthusiasm for running marathons and for runners, and also for taking adventures. All of the tour guides we had were passionate about Ireland and open about sharing their knowledge of the country.
I felt like we were ahead of the tourist curve for Myanmar. I loved the fact that not only did I get to go to an exotic location and run a great marathon, but nobody else I know has been to Myanmar if they even know where that is. Scott was a great host. He was very approachable and friendly.
Everything! The waterfalls, the fun people, getting to see so much of the country in a short period of time, but at the same time not feeling like I didn't actually get a vacation. The Icelandic people are truly some of the nicest I've met in the world! Also the Blue Lagoon is just awesome.
Scott was with us, he was very accommodating and helped make this happen during one of the shopping trips in Beijing and in Xian. As for Marathon Tours guides - Scott was fantastic and on top of things
PS - A big shout out to Jen Ryder...thanks for being my point of contact in the long lead up to race day and answering any questions along the way. Always prompt and friendly, you are amazing!
