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Leny did an amazing job from start to finish
Japan | Jun 6 - Jun 11, 2026

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Julie M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Leny did an amazing job from start to finish. She helped us find activities catered to our children's interests and everything on our itinerary was truly a wonderful time. We were frankly nervous as we do not speak the language of our destination and we had never ventured out on a trip this far from home. But Leny made the planning process way less stressful and opened our eyes to a few adventures we hadn't even considered.

Activity Reviews
Kyoto Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs
Kyoto Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs
Kyoto

We all had a really wonderful time and would happily come back to this experience again if we are back in Kyoto.

Quality of Experience
The staff truly made the experience a fun and engaging time
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff truly made the experience a fun and engaging time
Transport
we met at a clearly designated meeting point and our guide brought is to the nearby kitchen. very easy to find and very clearly marked.
Afternoon Bamboo Forest & Monkey Bike Tour
Afternoon Bamboo Forest & Monkey Bike Tour
Kyoto

Very exciting experience. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed getting to see a side of Kyoto we couldn't have otherwise. It was so helpful to have a guide lead the way from the money park and the bamboo forest so we could simply enjoy the experience and not worry about navigating.

Quality of Experience
really cool to see the city by bike and from the monkey park
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Don was fantastic - very knowledgeable and committed to safety
Transport
easy to find - we met outside of the train station to it was very convenient
Local specialist: Leny Vergara
Leny
Leny Vergara
Local specialist in Bangkok, Thailand | Replied on Jun 15, 2026
Hi Julie, Welcome back home! I hope you're recovering nicely from the jet lag. Thank you for the opportunity to help plan your short family adventure to Japan. It was a pleasure working with you in planning this trip, and I'm so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time together. Thank you as well for your kind words. Knowing that the activities matched your children's interests and that the trip helped create special family memories means a lot to me. I understand how daunting it... Read more

Hi Julie,

Welcome back home! I hope you're recovering nicely from the jet lag.

Thank you for the opportunity to help plan your short family adventure to Japan. It was a pleasure working with you in planning this trip, and I'm so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time together.

Thank you as well for your kind words. Knowing that the activities matched your children's interests and that the trip helped create special family memories means a lot to me. I understand how daunting it can feel traveling to a country where you don't speak the language, especially on a first visit, and so far from home. I'm happy that I was able to make the planning process less stressful and help introduce a few experiences that may not have otherwise been on your radar.

Thank you again for placing your trust in our team and me. I hope this was the first of many adventures to Japan, and I would be pleased to help with your next visit whenever you're ready to return.

Warm regards,
Leny

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