Excursions in Reading

“I would recommend the 90 minute trip as gets all the way to the next lock, although some kids may prefer the 60 minutes. Captain was very friendly and informative with lots of skill navigating all the different vessels along the river.”

“Trailfinders excellent service today booking flights / car rental for two going and three returning. Jemma Stephens arranged separate invoices to expedite a travel insurance claims we are making to repatriate our father from hospital. Top service”

“Excellent Service and on time the driver got a tip. See you next time regards Donald”

“Thank you so much to everyone at Henley River Boats for making a lovely day of my Sisters 50th birthday surprise. The weather was kind to us and the Eliza Grace is just the perfect boat to glide up the river on. The hamper with plates and bottle opener etc was a nice touch and great that Ben came on board to start with just to show us the ropes before sending us on our way. Highly recommend, such a nice thing to do.”

“Had the best holiday ever! Alena was very helpful before the trip and throughout the trip, she picked me up from the airport even though I came out a few days earlier to go to Poland. All the walks were really nice, spectacular views and great memories made! Alena was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable about the area. The group who I was with were all lovely people and we got on very well, wouldn't hesitate to book again and looking forward to my next trip with Tatra escapes!”

“It was the most serene experience I've ever had. The canal boat was horsedrawn by a beautiful shire cob called drummer. It was a two hour trip one hour each way and we got to experience the locks and how the boat is turned around. Really interesting. You couldn't hear anything but the birds oh sorry passing trains as I learnt that the canals help build the railways. Please really worth a trip. It is a small family business and the owners are lovely.”

“After chatting to the very helpful Alex over the phone this morning I visited the shop where we were looked after by Charlie. She was very knowledgeable and patient. At no point during the 45 mins she spent with us as we tried on/fitted various pieces of kit did i feel at all rushed. I am satisfied that we came away with the equipment we needed. A very good experience!”

“Thanks to Tanya and the staff at Tui, I enjoyed a relaxing and carefree off-peak holiday to Malta, carefully planned and prepaid before hand. There were no hidden charges, all mini buses turned up promptly, the hotel had the best location on the bay. The Maltese folk culture night was superb and great value. Everything was in our budget and we saw in a short time some wonderful things. I thoroughly recommend the Tui branch in Reading.”

“Lovely trip on the canal near Odiham. We did the cruise out to the Barley Mow pub and the walk back. We did the 3 mile walk in about 1 hour but many take a slower pace and amble along. The tow path is well made of compacted earth and stones but there are trip hazards such as tree roots. We set off at 10.30am and a ploughman's lunch of cheese, ham, salad, apple, pickle and bread was served about 12 noon. Hot and cold drinks including wine are available for extra from the bar. Also available are snacks and souvenirs. We were a party of 5 with 2 who were allergic to nuts and Sue, who organises and prepares the food couldn't have been more helpful. The volunteers are very friendly and helpful. We were kept informed by Roger who knows everything there is to know about that stretch of the river. We stopped for a lovely drink in the Barlow Mow's beer garden and saw a wonderful display of Red Admirals. A wonderful day out with grown up family. I would recommend these theme trips with the John Pinkerton boat and the lovely volunteers.”

“Fantastic Chandlers / boat hire all round good business very friendly polite staff, well stocked Chandlers. had engine problems with my boat and they really helped me out can't thank you enough 10+ stars”

“Easy to park, lovely walking area and full of options to play for dogs”

“Excellent experience from start to finish! The locksmith replaced all my old locks with modern, secure ones and gave great advice about home safety. Everything looks and feels solid.”

“My partner and I had an amazing afternoon learning how to dive with Oyster Diving School. Special thanks to Tom, who was very patient and thorough in his explanations. Looking forward to coming back for our open water!”

“Martin taught my 12 year old daughter to dive. Very happy with everything. I have already recommended him to other people. I used to be an instructor and after seeing him teach, I know he has a passion and skill in his profession.”

“Brilliant experience, enjoyed by all. Very good information provided along the way. Great to go through the lock gates. Wonderful scenery. Refreshments onboard.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Pashley Manor Gardens yesterday. 1st time with Seekers and very impressed. Very comfortable coach and our driver Steve was great. Thank you”

“My workplace booked this for a work do, which was well organised and a lot of fun! What really stood out was when we bought a last minute ticket (separate to our works group booking) we realised the night before the event that someone was placed on the wrong boat! Luckily, Lester at 11pm on the Friday night was working outside of hours and kind enough to quickly sort out the mistake on our part and put us on the right boat! He was courteous, quick, and efficient - his attitude to helping us so last minute (literally hours before the event) is a testament to the company's commitment to ensure everything goes smoothly. Would definitely recommend based on Lester's professional ability to sort our mishap so quick.”

“Great boats. The ones we hired have remained 100% floating. Made it most of the way to France, but had to turn back due to customs staff strikes, again. Will try again next summer.”

“I have used this company to book several P&O cruises. The website is easy to use and gives useful information, including the prices of the different grades of cabin. I have always made the bookings by phone and have received excellent and polite service. The final prices are always lower than making the arrangements with the cruise line and I feel I can safely recommend this company,”

“Friendly staff and knowledgeable. Helpful and professional. Definitely recommend to you”

“Just returned from an amazing trip to Canada. Louise Lupton really understood what we were looking for and organised a fantastic itinerary for us that exceeded all our expectations.”

“A professional service from start to finish. Linda's communication was the best I have experienced for a holiday. Amazingly responsive and warm in her communications. Our time in Cairo including the luxury Kempiniski was fabulous and our guide Mohammed was amazing. Our time on the Dahabiya Dream felt like being part of one big family. Mahmoud is a champion of a host. Ahmed a legend of hieroglyphics. Joe, Aladeen, Mimi, Adam and all the fantastic crewman are a credit to the company and treated us like Royals. We will always remember our time on your boat as you truly gave us a trip of a lifetime. For anyone considering this company. You will certainly not regret it. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Evans clan.”

“We approached Chris at Waterloo Travel to put together a bespoke trip for us to Scotland. We knew we wanted to see a few key sites but didn't know which way to do them, where to stay or what would be best in terms of travel arrangements. Chris was able to step up and help with all of that. He pulled together an incredible plan featuring all of the spots we wanted to see plus some extras we hadn’t thought of to include. He even managed to get us on some alternative transport methods including the Caledonian Sleeper train to Scotland – which is a must! He found some incredibly beautiful B&B’s for us to stay in, guest houses and hotels. It was a real mixture of accommodation that gave us the flexibility to see all the sites, eat and drink in different places and experience all Scotland has to offer. Chris really made the whole planning process easy and stress free! I can’t wait to book our next adventure with Waterloo travel.”