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Website Testimonials
Apart from the personal testimonials we have received over the years that you can read on the next pages and our solid presence in most guidebooks relating to Trans-Siberian travel an internet search shows independent sites which show our long history, for example try these links ...
Testimonials
It was a great 'experience' and we would very definately recommend your company, thank you for everything.Joan Stothard, May 2008
Feedback from our most recent trips are filed under 2009.
We received a great many emails of feedback during the 2008, and 2007.
Emails of thanks and suggestions during 2006 season. and those received in 2005.
Please note that we reserve the right to publish all messages (or parts thereof) mailed to us, unless requested otherwise. If you're comments are published on the following pages and you prefer they were removed please contact us directly.
Snippets
For those of you with less time on your hands, here are some extractions from the many emails we receive ...
"EVERYTHING far exceeded our expectations. The guides in both Mongolia and Irkutsk were just outstanding and we felt sad leaving our new friends! Really, I could not suggest one thing as an improvement to your program. THANKS so much for making such a fantastic trip possible for us." Jeanne Schlarbaum and Sherri Staton, June 2009.
".. we had a terrific trip and would do it all over again tomorrow! Everything was organised perfectly and the quality of the guides in Irkutsk and UB were terrific!" Roger Macmorran, Sep 2009
"As a solo female traveller the excellent organisation of Monkey Business and your associates in Mongolia and Russia was very reassuring and made the trip particularly stress free... thank you for enabling me to have the trip of a lifetime." Helen Tuxford, September 2007
"We were very glad we had the time to spend a few nights on Olkhon Island - what a stunning place!!" Shivanthi Kandiah-Evans, September 2007
"It was a trouble free trip and a truly memorable experience. The contacts at each leg of the journey were really professional, informative, and friendly." Paul Carrington, September 2007
"Our three kids aged 4, 7 and 9 had a fantastic time from start to finish: they loved being on the train, even for 77 hours, making great friends with the other Monkey Business travellers." Rachel Pritchard, August 2007
"The trip was an amazing experience, and everything went very smoothly. The local guides in each place were friendly and knowledgable, and really added to our appreciation of the various places. The infopack was extremely useful, and so much better than the Lonely Planet we were also carrying. " Keith Moynes, August 2007
"It was a grand experience and your arrangements were spot on. The food everywhere far exceeded reasonable expectations and accommodations were good." Jack Garrett, August 2007
"Just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic trip and really enjoyed ourselves in Irkutsk and Mongolia. The accommodation, guides, and activities super exceeded our expectations and we had a really unforgettable experience. Everything was extremely well organised and went very smoothly. Thanks again for all your help with our trip!" Lara Naqushbandi, May 2007
"All our connections worked perfectly and the time spent in Russia was fantastic. Thanks for all your help, we will be glad to pass on your details to fellow travellers." Paul Harper, March 2007
"We have been travelling with Monkeybusiness in 1992, long time ago. Our memories are still alive and we always give away your address to friends. Now our Monkey-t-shirts are very old and we will have to throw them away. Is there a possibility to get new ones?" Hilde Schuler, September 2006 / 1992
"It was a wonderfull trip we'll never forget! We are more than very happy with your services, personally I think is second to none! I would definitly recomend you! Thank you again for everything! ... as we say here = muchas gracias amigo" Felipe Lopez Dugarry, September 2006
"St.Pete's - the Engecon Hostel, is more like a hotel than a hostel, it is spotless, brilliant, great location, shared bathrooms were the best / cleanest of anywhere we stayed ... Irkutsk - loved the place. The hiking was wonderful, the guide (Svetlana) was a gem - full of enthusiasm and kindness, loved the place. Elvira was also great fun for the brief time we spent with her ... Vladivostok. - homestay was the best food / hospitality we encountered." Andrew Primrose, September 2006
"Your handbook is GREAT and we really had time to read it when we were finally on the train ... I must say Monkey is a bold name for an agency that travellers have to depend on every step of the Trans Sib. But ... according to the Hindu mythology Monkey is a symbol of dependability." Michelle Noullet, Sundar Venkatesh, August 2006
