John Hall's Alaska Reviews 

Wonderful service and accommodations

We were on the Untamed Alaska tour in June. It was fantastic. It was our first trip to Alaska and the tour provided an opportunity to see so many interesting areas and wildlife. We did not have to lift a finger after we arrived in Anchorage. John Hall took great care of us and were very detail oriented. They provided windbreaker which we kind of chuckled about but ended up using every day, a duffle bag because one leg of the trip we were limited as to how much luggage we could take, and meal vouchers so that you had a choice of where you wanted to eat. The food was excellent but maybe too much. Accommodations were excellent. Time spent in each town was adequate. The size (number of people) on the tour was just right. Our tour manager Jeremy Riddle took great care of us, was an excellent driver and very informative.

This trip exceeded my expectations and overall was fabulous! We are so glad we picked John Hall’s Untamed Alaska experience. It was an educational, fun, and stress free way to visit Alaska for our first time. Everything from the well thought out itinerary (with pick your own adventure days), included meals, small group size, unique and lovely accommodations, comfortable transportation, organized and friendly tour manager, schedules, handling of luggage, tips, and other perks were great! It was also quite impressive that Elizabeth Hall personally greeted us upon arrival-nice touch! The only thing that was not perfect-but not really a fault of John Hall’s trip- is that I did have a couple of “almost serious incidents with a food allergy/improper preparation of food” related to a serious food allergy/medical condition) at two places where we had vouchers to eat on our own. Fortunately, errors were caught and I did not have any reactions. Where food was prepared specifically for our group, I was grateful for how there were special accommodations for my gluten free needs-that was exceptional. Thank you for that!

The tour was everything we wanted. A great experience due to well planned , fun & interesting events. Food was amazing & PLENTIFUL!! Our tour guide Gwen was extremely knowledgeable, fun & organized.

Gwen was the best guide and driver!
Very professonal and always willing to help in any way

Great tour!
Everything was so well organized for this trip - before during and after we set foot on Alaska soil. The food included as part of the trip was outstanding. The accomodations throughout Alaska were in fantastic locations as well as very clean. Our hosts, Bill and Danielle made the trip so very memorable by taking such good care of us. Highly recommend this tour.

Many things to rate 5 stars:
Gwen (I'd give her 10 if I could). Coach. Most lodgings. Most activities. Itinerary.

Less than 5 stars: Food, although (overly) abundant and plentiful, was not always tasty. Fish, no matter if salmon, haddock, or any other fish, was always, always overcooked, even when I asked for it to be cooked med. rare. Only fish I enjoyed eating was ahi tuna (raw) at 3 places. No crab on any menu (disappointing.) Last meal at Orca Lodge was BIG disappointment--(overcooked) salmon and (dry, dense) bison meatloaf (which nobody liked). (Friend of ours who'd eaten at the Lodge in a Sept. tour said their meal choices were prime rib, salmon, and crab!)
Despite some disappointments, I still feel Hall tours are the best way to see Alaska, by a long shot. Very glad we took the 1898 and Yukon tour.

The assistance we received from first inquiry to the end of the tour was professional and inquiries were promptly answered. Our tour guide is native to Alaska and her love for her home state was so obvious! She was well informed on the areas we were traveling and was attentive to the needs of everyone in the group. I have recommended John Hall to many people already!

Everything was taken care of & well thought out! I love the small groups. We were able to get to know everyone. Jeremy, our tour guide did an amazing job!!

John Hall's Alaska provides the complete package. Every meal is covered. All transportation during the tour is taken care of, and assistance is provided unless not allowed. Their tours cover all major attractions available in the areas visited, and many unique, less known experiences also. All expected gratuities are covered. The only gratuity not covered is for the John Hall's representative who accompanies and oversees the tour.

This was the 10th tour we have taken with them. It was to South Africa, and the accommodations, sites visited, and transportation were all as expected. We started in South Africa, but also went up to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls, and to Namibia to cruise the Chobe River with its abundant wildlife.

In South Africa, we started off in Capetown. One unexpected tour was to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held for many years. Another unexpected stop was to see the Penguins at Simonstown on the coast. One extra special dining experience in Capetown was to Gold, where native dishes, a Dzembi (?) drum lesson, native dances and songs filled the evening.

Following Capetown, multiple jeep "game" rides were the highlights at the Shamwari and Oceana private game preserves. Our accomodations were top of the line at both preserves. The food selections at Oceana were not always to my liking, but the service was good and the views were stunning.

Victoria Falls and the grand old Victoria Falls Hotel were wonderful. And the last leg of the tour of three nights on the Zambezi Queen riverboat on the Chobe River was a fitting highlight to our experience. Multiple water-based safaris each day brought us up close to a variety of animals: elephants, hippos, giraffes, water buffaloes, crocodiles, lions, ... In short we saw in abundance what one hopes to experience on a tour in Africa. One unexpected highlight was a visit to the local village on the river of one of the crew members. We were escorted around by a villager, and then treated to a performance by the village at their modest enclosure around the tree of life in their village. It was a humbling experience.

When you travel with John Hall's Alaska, you are treated like royalty. No worries about your arrival time-day or night-a smiling and friendly representative is always there to meet and greet you and take you to your hotel. No decisions as to where you will eat your next meal as all meals are pre-planned and always delicious and in a great setting. Any difficulties (weather, health, cancellations, baggage) you may encounter along the way are handled in a quick and efficient way by your knowledgeable tour guide. No need to bring any money except for souvenirs you may wish to purchase as your trip cost is all inclusive. Just pack your bag and enjoy a trip or trips of a lifetime.

Very well planned and executed. Accommodations were five star. Got to see wildlife up close. Overall an incredible tour.

When I had a medical issue, they were right there for me getting me to a clinic.

Our trip with John Hall's Alaska to South Africa was an absolute trip of a lifetime!!! It was an outstanding itinerary - What a start with the first day going to Robben Island with Christo Brand as our tour guide.
It was awesome seeing the sights of South Africa including Cape Town, Cape Point, Plettenburg Bay, and the southern most point of the African Continent where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The wildlife experiences at the private Shamwari and Oceana game preserves were unforgettable!!! We continued on our adventure at Victoria Falls (waterfalls, Bushtracks train and Zambezi River Cruise). I will never forget going back to the Victoria Falls hotel and the bus having to stop for an elephant in the road.
We then traveled through four countries to Namibia. We boarded the luxury Zambezi Queen for unforgettable wildlife experiences on the Chobe River. Wow - within 10 feet of African Elephants.
Lastly to finish our trip in Johannesburg and take a tour of Soweto to learn more about the incredible life of Nelson Mandela!
Every hotel and resort we stayed in were some of the nicest 5-star hotels we have ever experienced. The food and service were outstanding.

Small tour group, excellent tour guide Jeremy, everything well planned, meals, luggage and tip taken care of.

Valdez and boat tour the best
Train ride enjoyable

We had a first class trip to South Africa, April 2023.
From the start they helped us with the registration, requirements, etc. Wonderful staff to work with.
On the trip our itinerary covered all the important areas to visit. Scenery, history, culture, etc.
Had very knowledgeable guides and very informative.
The accommodations where awesome and the variety of local foods were enjoyed by us. Great menus to choose from.
We learned so much about the game reserves and viewing animals up close. What an experience.
Seeing other countries and their culture and customs was such a good eye opener.
We loved every minute of that trip and can't think of a single "negative" comment.
Thank you, John Hall's, for ALWAYS giving us a 5 star trip wherever we travel in the world.

This trip to South Africa was amazing from start to finish.

We live in The Villages FL and hear rave reviews about John Hall…we have traveled independently throughout Alaska and have had the Iditarod on our bucket list. We were thrill with their tour!! Everything was top-notch! They are a hardworking, experienced and dedicated team making each individual experience special! Can’t give them enough acclimations!

Wonderful experience!! In every way! Will definitely travel w/John Hall again!!

Wonderful experience.
The guides were excellent, knew the places we visited in detail .
Accommodations were very good . Meals were excellent.
Everything was so well planned, that there were no problems.
I would highly recommend this company