Sandra (Sar) McFadden
AustraliaHighly recommend Greg's tours. I had used a bus tour the day before and the difference was like night and day. Greg is able to cater for what you want and has a huge amount of experience and information behind him to give you a very special day. Worth every cent.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Sar! I operate bus tours and private tours. Both have their merits but there is a lot more flexibility on a private tour and I enjoy catering to the specific interests of my guests. Happy to hear you had a great day. The abundant wildlife was an added bonus.
Mauricio Sirvent
United StatesSecond tour with Greg and on par with the first tour. Greg does a great job in providing detailed explanations and in making you comfortable throughout the day. An absolute pleasure! Couldn't do all the activities because of the time of the year, but still a great tour. Would highly recommend.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Mauricio! It's a shame we couldn't do everything because of the time of year but it was wonderful to enjoy these places without the summer crowds. Happy to hear you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Yelena Fishman
United StatesGreg was an excellent guide! He was easy to get along with and took us on a beautiful tour to some of the most picturesque areas around Banff. We even got to see some wildlife along the way! Thank you Greg!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Yelena! It was my pleasure.
Mark Harrell
United StatesGreg was great. He was full of suggestions for our group. We had varied levels of athletic ability and he was able to accommodate all of us for great hikes and views. He had a wealth of information on many subjects including the history of the area, interesting sites and even places to eat. He even took us to a place for a picnic at the side of a crystal clear lake at the foot of glacier covered mountains. We were the only people there for about an hour. We highly recommend Greg for your tours.
Andy De
United StatesI would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation for Greg Allemang who is among the best I have seen across 40+ countries! Greg is a polite and personable young man endowed with a fine sense of humor, very well traveled and extremely passionate and knowledgeable re: the Canadian Rockies and went above and beyond to ensure that not only were all our objectives accomplished but we had a great time doing so. I would recommend Greg strongly as your tour guide of choice!
Patricia Healy
United StatesAbsolutely Awesome! Greg was so knowledgeable about the area and easy to be around! Very, very accommodating - picked myself and my two teens up at the Calgary airport and we left for a 3 day hiking and sightseeing trip to Jasper from there. Great itinerary - we loved every minute and would highly recommend.
Christine R.
United StatesMy husband and I booked Greg for the Icefields Discovery Tour. The weather was not perfect but the tour absolutely was! Greg picked us up downtown Banff and stopped at all the most scenic spots on our way to and from the icefields. Banff National Park is amazingly beautiful, and having a guide who knows and loves the park as much as Greg does made the experience so much better. We saw and learned so much and hope to return one day to join Greg on some guided hikes. Know it would be amazing!!
Larry Glick
United StatesI was accompanied by my daughter and 4 year old granddaughter on this tour. We weren't bringing a car seat and Greg went out of his way to purchase one before we arrived. He also adjusted his schedule to take us to Heritage Park on the first day- a special treat for my granddaughter. His knowledge of the area's history, it's wildlife and geology is unsurpassed. Even his jokes are funny. I expect a guide to be flexible to our expectations- Greg certainly was, although many aren't.
Sheila Wadsworth
CanadaGreg's is a perfect guide. Could easily accommodate anyone including a family like ours. He was very patient with my three children. I can't say enough about Greg's professionalism and his knowledge of the west coast. We learned a ton and will recommend him to anyone travelling west. He made fantastic recommendations while allowing us to adjust our schedule as we saw fit. I can't think of a single thing I'd change about our trip. Thank you for a memorable holiday!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Hi Sheila, Thank you for your feedback and for letting me test out some new routes and locations. Many of these will become permanent features on upcoming tours. I had a great time travelling through the Rockies and Badlands with you and your children. Wishing you many more memorable holidays!
Judith Hedding
Sun Lakes, AZ, United StatesThis tour was executed exactly as we had hoped. Greg was knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information about the area. He allowed for schedule flexibility to account for weather conditions as well as our energy level. Having him arrange for the Icefields Tour in advance turned out to be the right move, since it was busy. We would definitely book with him again, if the opportunity arose. The only negative: he was unable to come up with a moose for us to spot!
Rosann Bocciarelli
United StatesCharles (Dick) Chaney
Nashville, TN, United StatesOUTSTANDING ! We have used Toursbylocals all over the world- GREG is by far the most outstanding. His local knowledge was superior.great communication skills, prompt pickup, Concern for travelers comfort, special things like providing water, gloves, jackets, and poles for Ice walking, and yes,even snacks. Highly recommend!!!
Barbara Weeks
CanadaGreg was a well informed pleasant engaging guide for my grandson and I. He provided us with interesting facts and stories and arranged our day perfectly allowing us peacefull times and guiding us through the more crowded venues skillfully. He was the picture of patience when our return trip was halted for two and a half hours when the road was closed because of a fatal car accident.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Barbara! I would say that it was the two of you who were the picture of patience during that very unfortunate delay. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in the Banff area.
Barbara Heller
United StatesOur tour of the Icefield Parkway with Greg today was far beyond our expectations! Greg was very pleasant and accommodating and had a deep knowledge of the history of the region as well as its geology and indigenous plants and wildlife. He also offered many recommendations and suggestions for other activities for our stay. Our family will always remember our terrific day with Greg!!!!!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Barbara. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time here in the Canadian Rockies and that my suggestions helped you explore the area. It was a pleasure travelling with you all.