Explorient Travel Services Inc - Stamford, Connecticut

Mary Jane O'neill

Thank you Kervin planning such an outstanding experience for us.
Our trip to Japan, organized by you and your team, is a highlight in our travelling experiences.
Although not entirely in your control, we were struck by the generosity of the Japanese people. Everyone (from the guides and hotel staff, to subway/train users, and shop keepers) was exceptionally helpful, courteous and kind. As a tourist, it was nice to feel welcomed rather than “targeted”.
We loved exploring the sites we selected together: the shrines, the fish markets, the gardens, the castles, pavilions and samouraï houses.
We ate so many exquisite dishes - especially during the Kaiseki dinner at the charming ryokan in Takayama.
The mix of frenetic, urban Tokyo and Osaka with Takayama’s contemplative vibe and the beauty of historic Kyoto, created a perfect blend of culture, connection, and memories. The bike ride along the shores of Lake Biwa and eating lunch in a family home was the most unique thing we have experienced on any vacation.

Thank you for orchestrating such a memorable trip.

Mary Jane and Claude

Sean C

Kervin did a fantastic job planning and coordinating a trip to Thailand with my wife. We were able to customize the itinerary provided to have the experiences we wanted, and he was patient and thorough while responding to our questions. There was also an option to partake in white water rafting between two of our destinations which was one of our favorite parts of the trip.

The tour guides Kervin lined up for us were wonderful. They were excited to show us around and share interesting facts about the history and culture. We would highly recommend Kervin / Explorient Travel!

Teresa Nguyen

In October, we completed a 8 day trip to South Korea. It was our first time working with Kervin and it was a pleasure from beginning to end. All the guides were kind and knowledgeable about the cities we visited. We had the best time with our first visit to South Korea. I recommended anyone looking for a custom trip to reach out, you will not be disappointed. We can’t wait to plan our next trip with Kervin!

Jesse Brown

Just completed a fantastic 11 day trip with my 13 year old son. Kervin of Explorient crafted a totally custom trip for us and everything went great. From an epic climb of Mt. Fuji, to the bicycle tour of Kyoto and a special meal with a kind local family in a small town on the shores of Lake Biwa, our Japan experience was better than we could have imagined. Definitely returning to Explorient in the future for our next trip!

CP Parr

Explorient Travel Services 12-Day Japan World Heritage Tour was an amazing experience! Japan is a special country with deeply rooted traditions and a very unique culture that we were fortunate to be able to experience and appreciate. Explorient also provided flexibility to accommodate our unique travel schedule and specific areas of interest.

Steve Lima

We worked with Kervin at Explorient for our honeymoon trip to Japan and had the most amazing time. We visited Tokyo, Takayama, Gero, and Kyoto during the course of 10 days and everything was taken care of and planned out so that we could enjoy ourselves to the fullest. When we arrived we were picked up at the airport and taken directly to our hotel followed by almost each day having a private tour guide taking us to the most notable historical landmarks. This being our first trip to Japan, we were fortunate to see all of the highlights of the areas we visited and were able to get a better idea of what we would want for a future trip back to Japan. We would 100% trust in Kervin to plan another adventure for us and will definitely return to do so.

Eva Elias

Loved it! We are beyond satisfied with the entire experience. We will highly recommend this company to travel to Asia to all of our friends. Starting with the planning, Kervin was wonderful listening to our interests and needs. Service was impeccable from drivers to tour guides, etc. We cannot express with enough details how much Explorient was fundamentally key for our trip to run smoothly and efficiently to be able to enjoy it. Given all the different language and cultural barriers it was essential to have the support and guidance of knowledgeable professionals. Just a suggestion….luggage delays a day for every transfer. Heads up! Maybe inform in advance to take with you a change of clothes and toiletries to be prepared.
Thanks for a wonderful experience!

Judith Shapiro

Kervin Yu of Explorient Travel Services organized for us a 7-day, 6-night private tour of Takayama and Kyoto in Japan. The accommodations were wonderful, especially the Hidatei Hanaougi ryokan in Takayama where we had a private garden with an onsen right outside our room, and a private dining room where we were served an amazing assortment of local dishes in an elegant and tranquil setting. We had a different guide each day, every one of them knowledgeable and with a different perspective, enlarging our understanding of Japan, its history, culture, and people. Kervin Yu and his partners in Japan attended to all the details, including tickets for public transportation -- subways, buses, and express trains -- which was one of the most eye-opening experience of our trip, given the overall efficiency, cleanliness, and politeness of the public system. We also walked a lot; one day we clocked 7.1 miles visiting shrines and temples, historical sites, and enjoying the local cuisine and sake. Our tour of Japan was not "touristy," and has left us with enduring impressions of the people and the culture. Overall, a fabulous experience, thanks to Kervin Yu and Explorient Travel.