Formal Complaint & Refund Request — Grand Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon 4-Day Tour from LA
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the Grand Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon 4-Day Tour from LA that I booked through Viator, and to request a full refund.
The overall experience was very disappointing. Our guide's English communication was poor, which made it difficult to get basic information throughout the trip. We raised this concern with him repeatedly during the tour, but he was unwilling to address it or adjust how he communicated with us.
The van used for the tour was in poor condition, and the air conditioning did not work for the duration of the trip, which made the ride extremely uncomfortable given the desert heat.
Food and water arrangements were also handled very poorly. The guide stopped at a location where no vegetarian or vegan food options were available, despite this being a basic requirement for us. Additionally, drinking water was not provided by the tour on any day except one.
The most serious issue occurred at Lower Antelope Canyon. We only learned on arrival that it was closed due to rain — this was not communicated to us in advance, even though the operator should have known and informed guests before the visit. When we asked the guide to try to exchange our tickets for Upper Antelope Canyon instead, he did manage to arrange it, but we were then charged extra for this exchange, even though the closure was not our fault.
Given the poor communication, the unsafe/uncomfortable vehicle condition, the failure to provide promised food and water arrangements, and the mishandling of the Antelope Canyon closure (including being charged extra for a problem caused by the operator), I am requesting a full refund for this tour.
I would appreciate a prompt response and resolution.
Now the Viator people are calling me to remove the review and are asking that they will pay me 50 US$ for removing the same. So sad to see this. I have gone through lot of aggony and pain and mental stress that i need a complete refund of my amount
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事業者からの返答
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding your recent Tour. Please find our response below. 1. Our guides are bilingual professionals trained to serve both Chinese and English-speaking guests. While we acknowledge that our guides may not always speak English with the fluency of a native speaker, we are confident that their communication skills are fully sufficient for delivering essential tour information and addressing guest needs in English. We regret that you found the guide's English communication to be inadequate. However, the guide reports that he made every effort to communicate clearly in English whenever you had questions, and he was not made aware during the tour that you felt this was insufficient. 2. We are sorry that not every stop offered dedicated vegetarian/vegan meal options, and we will work to ensure that future itineraries include stops with more consistent dietary variety. However, we note that the guide did provide stops where self-selection was possible, including supermarkets with a range of options. 3. We are sorry that you found the vehicle uncomfortable during the desert portion of the journey. The facts are as follows: The outdoor temperature on the day in question reached approximately 45°C (113°F);the vehicle's air conditioning system was fully functional and was running at maximum capacity throughout the day; In extreme desert heat, particularly when driving under direct sunlight, the interior of any vehicle will inevitably feel warmer than normal, even with the air conditioning operating at full capacity. 4. We understand your expectation that drinking water will be provided daily. However, we wish to clarify that this tour does not include the provision of daily drinking water, and this is disclosed in the itinerary information. Guests are advised to purchase water at the various stops, where bottled water is readily available. 5. Lower Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo Nation land and is operated by local Navajo authorities. Closures due to rain or flash flood risk are mandated by the local operators and can occur with very little advance notice. In this case, the closure was communicated to our team when the group was already approaching the canyon. We were not informed earlier, and therefore could not have provided advance notice to you. The guide proactively arranged for your group to visit Upper Antelope Canyon instead, we believe this was the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Upper Antelope Canyon has a higher ticket price than Lower Antelope Canyon and the price is publicly displayed on the park's official price board, which guests are able to see. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It is important to us, and we will use it to improve our services, particularly in the areas of dietary variety and guest comfort in extreme heat conditions. Thank you once again for your feedback.
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Vivek_L
August 26, 2026 · via Viator
Formal Complaint & Refund Request — Grand Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon 4-Day Tour from LA
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the Grand Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon 4-Day Tour from LA that I booked through Viator, and to request a full refund.
The overall experience was very disappointing. Our guide's English communication was poor, which made it difficult to get basic information throughout the trip. We raised this concern with him repeatedly during the tour, but he was unwilling to address it or adjust how he communicated with us.
The van used for the tour was in poor condition, and the air conditioning did not work for the duration of the trip, which made the ride extremely uncomfortable given the desert heat.
Food and water arrangements were also handled very poorly. The guide stopped at a location where no vegetarian or vegan food options were available, despite this being a basic requirement for us. Additionally, drinking water was not provided by the tour on any day except one.
The most serious issue occurred at Lower Antelope Canyon. We only learned on arrival that it was closed due to rain — this was not communicated to us in advance, even though the operator should have known and informed guests before the visit. When we asked the guide to try to exchange our tickets for Upper Antelope Canyon instead, he did manage to arrange it, but we were then charged extra for this exchange, even though the closure was not our fault.
Given the poor communication, the unsafe/uncomfortable vehicle condition, the failure to provide promised food and water arrangements, and the mishandling of the Antelope Canyon closure (including being charged extra for a problem caused by the operator), I am requesting a full refund for this tour.
I would appreciate a prompt response and resolution.
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事業者からの返答
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding your recent Tour. Please find our response below. 1. Our guides are bilingual professionals trained to serve both Chinese and English-speaking guests. While we acknowledge that our guides may not always speak English with the fluency of a native speaker, we are confident that their communication skills are fully sufficient for delivering essential tour information and addressing guest needs in English. We regret that you found the guide's English communication to be inadequate. However, the guide reports that he made every effort to communicate clearly in English whenever you had questions, and he was not made aware during the tour that you felt this was insufficient. 2. We are sorry that not every stop offered dedicated vegetarian/vegan meal options, and we will work to ensure that future itineraries include stops with more consistent dietary variety. However, we note that the guide did provide stops where self-selection was possible, including supermarkets with a range of options. 3. We are sorry that you found the vehicle uncomfortable during the desert portion of the journey. The facts are as follows: The outdoor temperature on the day in question reached approximately 45°C (113°F);the vehicle's air conditioning system was fully functional and was running at maximum capacity throughout the day; In extreme desert heat, particularly when driving under direct sunlight, the interior of any vehicle will inevitably feel warmer than normal, even with the air conditioning operating at full capacity. 4. We understand your expectation that drinking water will be provided daily. However, we wish to clarify that this tour does not include the provision of daily drinking water, and this is disclosed in the itinerary information. Guests are advised to purchase water at the various stops, where bottled water is readily available. 5. Lower Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo Nation land and is operated by local Navajo authorities. Closures due to rain or flash flood risk are mandated by the local operators and can occur with very little advance notice. In this case, the closure was communicated to our team when the group was already approaching the canyon. We were not informed earlier, and therefore could not have provided advance notice to you. The guide proactively arranged for your group to visit Upper Antelope Canyon instead, we believe this was the best possible outcome under the circumstances. Upper Antelope Canyon has a higher ticket price than Lower Antelope Canyon and the price is publicly displayed on the park's official price board, which guests are able to see. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It is important to us, and we will use it to improve our services, particularly in the areas of dietary variety and guest comfort in extreme heat conditions. Thank you once again for your feedback.
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Hyeyoung_A
December 24, 2025 · via Viator
Different tour
We booked this tour through Viator expecting an English-guided service. Unfortunately, the tour is not suitable for English-speaking tourists, as minimal information is provided in English, and the experience is uncomfortable. We are also touring with a group different from the one we booked.
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事業者からの返答
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding your recent tour experience. In response to your comments, we would like to provide the following clarifications: 1. We are an international travel company focused on providing quality services to visitors from all over the world. The guided commentary is typically delivered in a balanced manner, with approximately 50% of the information shared in English and 50% in other languages, depending on the group composition. We apologize if this distribution did not meet your expectations for a fully English-guided experience. We continually review our guides' delivery to ensure clear and accessible communication for all participants. 2. The tour you booked is a shared group tour, which means guests may be joined with others, this is a standard practice for this type of service. We understand that a private experience may have been preferable for you, and we would like to highlight that we do offer private VIP tour options for guests seeking a more exclusive and tailored experience. We would be happy to assist you with such arrangements in the future. 3. We are truly sorry to hear that you felt dissatisfied with the tour. Our aim is to provide enjoyable and informative experiences for all our guests, and we regret that we fell short in your case. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will use it to review and improve our service delivery. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
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ERLENJOY_M
September 17, 2025 · via Viator
Amazing trip with Super Bella!
This is one of the best travel experience I had with Viator. Thank you to our tour guide Bella for being so helpful and informative. She is very sensitive to the needs of others, and she is a very good photographer too!
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
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David_M
July 29, 2025 · via Viator
The trip was excelent....
The trip was excelent. They took us to a 5 star Hotel in Las Vegas: Hotel Fontainbleau, amazing. Everything was as it was planned.
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
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