ayelet tours 2023

Ayelet Tours

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“ I recently went on a tour of Acadia National Park with Best Day Adventures and had a great time. ” in 4 reviews

“ Although I haven't talked with this organization, I am really impressed with their support of the Zoom-based courses held by Portland State University. ” in 2 reviews

“ Ayelet was in charge of eveything - and the transfers from the airport (in Tel Aviv ) to Jerusalem and back were smoothly run. ” in 3 reviews

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19 Aviation Rd

Albany, NY 12205

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Ayelet Tours is a leader in creating tours to Israel, Cuba and around the Jewish World. Ayelet Tours takes great pride in crafting customized itineraries - combining touring, interaction with scholars, leaders and peers, social action projects and unique hands-on experiences to create balanced, rewarding travel experiences for our travelers. …

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We are interested in taking a 12 day Israel/eilat tour with our daughter. She is 27 and we are 70ish. Can you tell me if the tour groups are generally seniors as most are? Or will she find others in her age range? We want to go in March.

Hi Jo - some of our tours are focused on certain age groups, but most are open to all. Please feel free to reach out directly at [email protected] for tour details and options! - Ayelet Tours

Has anyone gone on their tour of Cuba?

Hi Judith - please email us at [email protected], and we'll happily connect you with past Cuba tour travelers. It is an absolutely unforgettable experience! You can see our upcoming Cuba tours here:… more

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In 2020, my trip with this company was cancelled due to Covid. Owner would not make a full refund even though it violated their published policy. Was willing to try to go again this year. Owner prohibited me from going unless I took down the post. Told her I would take down post if I went on trip and enjoyed it. Owner declined and now I am not going with my Temple. This business owner has no integrity. Would not recommend.

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Jun 26, 2023

Hi Amy - We would welcome you on the tour, as noted when we spoke. We asked that you temporarily remove your 1-star review until after the tour and then, once you had travelled, post whatever you wanted to say with no caveats or restrictions. You insisted you wanted the post to remain, which is of course your right. We look forward to creating another unforgettable journey for the Temple where you are a member. We are disappointed you chose not to join them to experience that for yourself. Shalom, Ayelet Tours

I booked a tour as part of a group. I signed on early and used Ayelet to book my business class airfare as well. They did not purchase the travel insurance that was requested. As a result of the pandemic, the trip was cancelled. They did not refund our full deposit. They created their own refund policy that was never agreed to when the trip was booked. I would not recommend them.

If you're looking for a company that will cater to your concerns, interests and needs, you can forget about getting support and assistance from this business. They don't comprehend that; they become defensive. I thought I found another tour group, outside of the others I've traveled with, that included trips for singles over 40. It seemed so. This one specifies a particular faith as well, which would have meshed with me. Though since airfare wasn't included, I had interest in setting up flights to connect with others from my area, I also preferred a reasonable flight rate, I inquired about the numbers of women to men going, I asked about discounts, I needed details on the trip insurance ! All these questions should have been expected & explained, without hesitation or delay. It was an International tour, not a local one by far. However, when I made an effort to get assistance on the varied matters, I was told I shouldn't go on their trip! Just imagine how that felt. Because they were irresponsible, I got booted. I received opposite the response I expected or deserved. I had been ultra motivated to travel. Though being meticulously curious with Ayelet Travel, especially the Best Day Adventures Tour to Tuscany and the Countryside, was my only downfall.

Apr 10, 2023

Hi Jill - Sometimes in life, matches aren’t meant to be, and that was the case here. Shalom, Ayelet Tours

Israel!!! Our group of 37, ages 10-80 was over the moon satisfied with Ayelet, our guide Roni, and driver, Menachim. They nimbly handled all the BIG items tour, and found gems of other sites and experiences. The bus rides were filled with historical, geographical and geological details, and the land sites equally outstanding using their own audio devices. The specialty hired guides with Jeep riding up Golan, the ANU museum, street tours in Haifa and Tel Aviv , excavating in Beit Guvrin, added fantastic moments in their area of expertise. Don't think twice about booking with Ayelet; they are professionals. The all inclusive pricing was a terrific value for 10 packed days. June 2022

Jul 25, 2022

Thanks Helene for your beautiful and kind words! We are so proud to create connections through travel and look forward to welcoming you back to Israel or elsewhere in the future! Shalom.

I just returned from my first ever trip to Israel with Bill and Best Day Adventures. The trip went to all the highlights plus more. I have taken several trips with Best Day...it is a great company to travel with as a solo traveler and/or with friends.

May 18, 2023

Thanks Peggy - it was our pleasure to share our love of Israel with you and the whole group! Shalom, Ayelet Tours

We've used Ayelet for Hadassah travel to Israel. Sefie and other staff have been excellent and worthy of 5 stars. However, during the Pandemic, Ayelet has offered virtual travel and Israel related programs. One program featured Professor Stephen Berk from Union College for a series. I was disappointed with Prof. Berk's virtual lectures. He is very knowledgeable but also bombastic. So full of himself, it's a wonder he doesn't burst. He used his platform to gratuitously attack a pro-Israel group with whom he disagrees. This is not the time for discord among those who support Israel, nor is Ayelet's virtual classes the proper forum for Berk's personal political expression. It reflects poorly on the sponsor.

Dec 16, 2021

Thanks Bruce - I appreciate you noting our Israel tours and staff are 5 star worthy (I agree!). Hope all is well. Shalom!

My family and I had a tour with Ayelet in Israel in June 2022. The tour guide and bus driver were both phenomenal. My family and I had an amazing trip. Thank you so much, Ayelet!

Jun 29, 2022

Truly a pleasure Seth - thanks for your trust and your kind words! Shalom, Ayelet Tours

I recently went on a tour of Acadia National Park with Best Day Adventures and had a great time. Everything was well organized. It was a relatively short trip which is what I needed to start traveling again after 2 years. Bill is a terrific tour leader. Changes had to be made due to Covid restrictions but everything was taken care of and it never felt like we were missing out on anything. I look forward to traveling with them in the future.

Thanks Laura - so glad you enjoyed the trip. Hope to see you traveling with us again soon Shalom!

Although I haven't talked with this organization, I am really impressed with their support of the Zoom-based courses held by Portland State University. OK, so they cant run tours during the pandemic; they are not just sitting on their hands and I really appreciate it. Thank you Ayelet.

Thanks for your kind words - we continue to work towards innovating ways to keep people connected, both through real world travel and virtual programs. Shalom!

Excellent tour of the Pacific Northwest. It was my first tour with Ayelet and although I felt like the new kid on the block, it was well organized and fun. Karen was a great tour guide and handled some difficult circumstances easily and with good humor.

Thanks Ronnie! As you had the chance to see, we work hard to create travel programs filled with opportunities for memories to last a lifetime - so glad you enjoyed the Pac NW trip! Shalom, Ayelet Tours

Jeff and Doron were able to help me with my difficulties. Thank you.

Thanks David - we're glad to have been able to help. Shalom!

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