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Exoticca is an online tour operator made up of passionate travel experts whose goal is to help travelers worldwide fulfil their dreams.
Our in-house experts carefully craft extraordinary travel packages at never before seen prices to give you a truly unforgettable experience.
Traveling with Exoticca means you can visit the farthest corners of the earth at the click of a button, thanks to our innovative technology and simple booking process.
Our long term partnerships with trusted local providers open doors to places you never knew existed, so that you can travel far and care-free.
Exoticca has a rating of 4.2 stars from 277 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Exoticca most frequently mention tour guide, great experience and free time. Exoticca ranks 16th among Travel Agency sites.
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The flight from San Francisco to Lisbon on TAP was very smooth. I am grateful that the weather was unusually balmy for early September. No problem finding our meeting point at the crowded Lisbon airport. The bus drivers are terrific. Though the Ikonik Hotel is for the lower priced charm category, I felt it was very good. The shower was roomy with good water pressure and hot water. The location was close to many restarants and attractions such as the aquarium and the shoreline cable cars. Bring your passports to show them for senior discounts if you are 65+. Our tour guide Anton was fluent in English and very knowledgable. Of course, the sites are marvelous and unforgetable.
I recently returned from an incredible adventure in Morocco organized by Exoticca Travel, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment we landed to the day we left, everything was well-coordinated and smooth, making for a stress-free and immersive experience.
The highlight of the trip was our guide, *******@Filali Abdul Abdelali. He was truly exceptional. Not only was he knowledgeable about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Morocco, but he also went out of his way to ensure each member of the group felt valued and taken care of. His warm, attentive nature made us all feel like we were in good hands. Abdul didn't just show us the sites, he made sure to tailor the experience to what we were interested in, whether it was recommending local dishes or pointing out fascinating details we would have otherwise missed.
The itinerary itself was well balanced, covering everything from the bustling souks of Marrakech to the serene landscapes of the Atlas Mountains and the magical Sahara Desert. The accommodations were comfortable, and the transportation was reliable, adding to the overall ease of the trip.
If you're looking to explore Morocco in an organized, yet personal way, Exoticca Travel is the way to go—and if you're lucky enough to have Abdul as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable experience!
Hello Debora G,
We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed our curated experiences. We are so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with your guide! Kudos to Abdul!
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Regards,
Exoticca
It was our first time traveling to Ireland, and our first Exoticca tour. We had an outstanding experience! Everything was as described, but we had the opportunity to add even more activities in, with the help of our fabulous guide, Michele! I enjoyed the combination of guided time and free time, allowing us to explore the things we wanted to see the most. This tour is a fast paced itinerary, however it gives you a taste of Ireland, and definitely allowed me to know where I'd like to go again to explore for longer!
Hello Allison G,
It sounds like your trip to Ireland was a fantastic introduction to the country! The mix of guided activities and free time seems like a perfect way to explore, and having a guide like Michele who was able to enhance the experience must have been a huge plus. It’s great that Exoticca's customer service was helpful and that everything went smoothly, especially for a first-time trip.
Regards,
Exoticca
Overall, the whole trip is wonderful! We were really enjoying the beautiful islands and cities that we visited. The only thing is that the time spend in Athens is very limited. I hope to add one more day in Athens. And the high-speed ferries are very stable. My husband has motion sick, but he was okay to take the ferries. Everything on the board is fine for him.
One thing I don't like is the ferry from Mykonos to Athens, which is very late for the day. If it is earlier, we can have more time in Athens. But it's really late about 3:55pm. We couldn't go anywhere for the day but waiting outside of the hotel.
Hello Jerry L,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your trip to Greece. We appreciate your detailed review and suggestions fo the trip We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Regards,
Exoticca
I went to Jordan with Exoticca In September 2024, The whole experience from booking to returning home was exactly as promised.
Hello Nigel W,
It sounds like your trip to Jordan was truly meaningful, and we are glad Exoticca helped make it smooth, especially under such personal circumstances. Traveling in memory of a shared dream with your wife must have been emotional and special. It's great that everything worked out, from the tour to the logistics, allowing you to fully experience the places that were important to both of you.
We hope that we can welcome you on many more adventures!
Regards,
Exoticca
The whole holiday was well planned and tour guides where so friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable
Hello James A,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you loved your experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team!
Regards,
Exoticca
I had an unforgettable experience on my trip to Singapore and Bali. Exoticca took care of everything—flights, airport transfers to and from the hotels, transportation between hotels, and guides to show us around various sights in both countries. Everything was seamlessly organized, and there's 24/7 support available via WhatsApp in case of any issues.
Hello Eve E,
Your feedback made our day! We are ecstatic to hear that you had a great time on your trip to South East Asia. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience.
If there is anything we can do to improve our offering, please let us know.
Regards,
Exoticca
I enjoyed my trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. The organization of the tour was excellent. I have used Exoticca to tour Jordan and Egypt. The atmosphere was electric, all activities were as planned and described in the tour guide. Some of the optional tours were very expensive and in USD dollars. Most of the local tours were less expensive and charges were made in the currencies of that particular country. Most people consulted and decided to take the local tours, which they found less expensive.
Hello Rohan,
We are sorry to hear that you only rate your experience 3*. We appreciate your positive feedback that you enjoyed lots of aspects of your trip.
We are going to have a dedicated agent reach out to you to receive more feedback on the areas you feel could be improved.
Regards,
Exoticca
These are great, well organized trips to truly exotic locations that I wouldn't be able to plan myself for the same price. The customer service is great if you need to reach out during travel and there are never any hidden costs.
Hello Katy R,
We are so glad you had a positive experience with Exoticca. Your support is invaluable to us. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Regards,
Exoticca
It was great. Everything was organized ahead of time with detail step by step instruction.
Hello Osvaldo R,
We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed our curated experiences. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Regards,
Exoticca
Everything was great and on time. Tour guides were very professional.
Hello Krystyna N,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your trip with Exoticca. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Regards,
Exoticca
A great experience, well organized. We had a really good guide who went above and beyond. He showed us things that werent on the itinery, His love for his country was very evident
Hello Susan,
We’re glad that you enjoyed your extraordinary Exoticca travel experience! Kudos to your guide and we hope to welcome you on another trip soon.
Regards,
Exoticca
My overall experience was very good. The hotels were excellent and so was the service and food that was provided.
Hi Jennifer,
We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback. Your satisfaction is what drives us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another outstanding experience.
We will take your comments into consideration to keep improving our services.
Regards,
Exoticca
We have just completed our second holiday with Exoticca, and have already booked our third.
We had a 10 day tour of Albania and could find very little to complain about.
The holiday was well organised, The coach was comfortable and well driven. Our local guide was very knowledgable, and all our hotels were of a high standard.
Hi Michael,
Your feedback made our day!
We are ecstatic to hear that you had a great time on your trip to Albania. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience.
Regards,
Exoticca
Sao Miguel is a beautiful island to visit and the built in trips by Exoticca provide a good platform to explore its beauty.
Hi Roger,
We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed our curated experiences.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
If you need anything else, please let us know.
Regards,
Exoticca
Great experience part from the pressurised selling by locals at venues
Hello Edward T.
We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed our curated experiences. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Regards,
Exoticca
Very happy with the services provided.The tour guide is very knowledgeable and helpful. I would take next trip with Exoticca again.
Hello Vimol B.
Many thanks for the 5-star rating. If there’s anything we can do to improve our offering, please let us know!
Regards,
Exoticca
We have just returned from a well organised 15 day holiday. We were met at the airport by a very cheerful, polite and knowledgeable Namibian guide called Alfie. The whole trip, from the places we visited, food, accommodation and the planning were great.
We didn't know what to expect but our group of seven all got along very well and had great fun together.
We would definitely consider another trip with Exoticca.
Hello Valerie C.
Thank you for sharing your experience of the Namibia/Zimbabwe trip! We're thrilled to hear you had a well-organized holiday and that your guide Alfie made a positive impression. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the food, accommodation, and overall planning of the trip, and that your group had such a great time together.
We're delighted to know that you would consider another trip with Exoticca, and we look forward to helping you explore more amazing destinations in the future!
Regards,
Exoticca
First day was a little rough. Lots of walking with not enough breaks our guide toned it down a little after that and we were all very happy with the pace after that.
Hello Mary Lee M.
We sincerely appreciate your business and your valuable feedback and suggestions for improvements. Your satisfaction is what drives us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another outstanding experience.
Regards,
Exoticca
We were looking for an all inclusive trip which held our hands when needed but also gave some freedom when required. This trip / exoticca's travel arrangements gave exactly that. We believe this offered true value for money
Hello Richard t,
We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed our curated experiences. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Regards,
Exoticca
Answer: I've done 4 trips with Exoticca just booked a 5 th. All excellent and amazing value for money The tour guides are excellent and the organisation of the trips is also excellent The trips are very busy often travelling for many hours each day and although amazing value for the price - don't expect 5 star hotels unless you upgrade to superior I would highly recommend
Answer: Thank you for your question! We do not apply any discounts if the full balance is paid in advance. We offer a simple 60% deposit on booking and 40% 60 days before departure. You may pay earlier if you prefer. As our packages are already heavily discounted we are unable to offer this service. Exoticca
Answer: We travel to Portugal last year with exotica this is our fourth trip with them. We went to Greece, including the islands this past April and our best trip was the Cape Town Africa trip. There is no scam. Their tour guides are awesome in the countries


Hello Kiu-On C,
It sounds like you had a fantastic experience on your trip! It's great to hear that your flight was smooth, the weather was perfect, and that the hotel, while in the lower-priced category, still offered comfort and convenience. Having a knowledgeable guide like Anton must have made exploring the unforgettable sites even more enjoyable. It’s also helpful that you shared the tip about senior discounts—definitely a great thing to keep in mind for future travelers.
We hope to welcome you to another Exoticca trip soon!
Regards,
Exoticca