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Self-guided Cape to Cape Track options

Self-guided Cape to Cape Track options

Thinking about hiking the Cape to Cape Track self-guided? Then read on for the full list of fabulous self-guided hikes you can do on Margaret River’s iconic walking trail. Cape to Cape Explorer Tours are the specialists when it comes to the 132km Cape to Cape Track ...

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Why hiking in nature is good for you

Why hiking in nature is good for you

There’s something powerful about leaving behind the noise of modern life and simply hiking in nature. Whether it’s the crunch of gravel underfoot, the smell of salt and eucalyptus in the air, or the sight of a wedge-tailed eagle soaring overhead, hiking in nature...

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Giving back to the Margaret River community

Giving back to the Margaret River community

At Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, we're always keen to support local initiatives boosting the Margaret River region's special nature, conservation and community. So supporting the annual food growing and sustainability event - the Edible Gardens Festival - was a natural...

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Cape to Cape Track and Australia’s great hikes

Cape to Cape Track and Australia’s great hikes

Wondering how the Cape to Cape Track stacks up against Australia's great hikes? Australia is a hiker’s paradise, offering trails that span ancient rainforests, rugged coastlines, and arid deserts. Among these, the Cape to Cape Track in Western Australia stands out....

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Two golds in WA Tourism Awards

Two golds in WA Tourism Awards

Award-winning ecotourism business Cape to Cape Explorer Tours has added two more gold medals to the trophy cabinet after the 2025 WA Tourism Awards! Local legend and young achiever awards Cape Explorer Tours owner and founder Gene Hardy took out the inaugural Local...

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Cape to Cape hiking bliss

Cape to Cape hiking bliss

It's been an incredible season of Cape to Cape hiking during autumn on Margaret River's iconic 132km walking trail. And here's just a few shots from the last couple of weeks on the Cape to Cape Track. These shots are from our 8-Day Guided End-to-End adventure, where...

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Guides restoring the Margaret River

Guides restoring the Margaret River

Our guides teamed up with local conservation groups to restore a section of the Margaret River and replant natives for habitat and wildlife. It was so inspiring to be part of a massive community planting with 170 locals! We planted more than 1800 seedlings. And helped...

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Trifecta for WA tourism awards

Trifecta for WA tourism awards

Three Cape to Cape Explorer Tours are named as finalists in Western Australia's premier tourism awards. Nic Chirico, Bree Zikmundovsky and Floss Hayes are all been recognised for their exceptional talent. Their commitment. And their customer service at Cape to Cape...

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Happy Hannah on the Cape to Cape Explorer Tours team

Happy Hannah on the Cape to Cape Explorer Tours team

Our team of hiking guides is brimming with more talent after Hannah Dignon signed on to join the Cape to Cape Explorer Tours team. If you’re coming on a Cape to Cape Track adventure with us, you’ll more than likely get to say g'day to Hannah!Living a life chock-full...

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Gene Hardy’s top Cape to Cape locations

Gene Hardy’s top Cape to Cape locations

Cape to Cape Explorer Tours founder Gene Hardy's top Cape to Cape locations are revealed in a handy guide for visiting hikers. Gene knows the Track like the back of his hand after 13 years guiding its diverse, 132km length. And in this story published in Private...

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More Cape to Cape Track upgrades

More Cape to Cape Track upgrades

There's been more Cape to Cape Track upgrades, this time on the ascent from Bob’s Hollow up to Conto Cliffs in the section of Track south of Prevelly in the Margaret River region. This heavily eroded section used to be a real slog up decaying stairs that were slipping...

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Lucky Lucy joins Cape to Cape guides

Lucky Lucy joins Cape to Cape guides

Lucy Cartell has joined our passionate team of expert Cape to Cape guides - and she can't wait to hit the Track! If you’re coming on a Cape to Cape Track adventure with us, you’ll more than likely get to enjoy Lucy's awesome company!Finding home on Aussie soil...

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Djeran on the Cape to Cape Track

Djeran on the Cape to Cape Track

Welcome to Djeran on the Cape to Cape Track, one of six seasons in the Noongar calendar of WA’s South-West. Djeran generally spans April-May and brings an end to the hot weather on the Margaret River Region's iconic 132km coastal hiking trail. Working with traditional...

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Discovering Dunsborough and Yallingup

Discovering Dunsborough and Yallingup

This great article details the best ways to discover beautiful Dunsborough & Yallingup, including taking a Cape to Cape Explorer Tours hike. It was written by Lizzy Pepper from The Margaret River Region tourism group. And has some great insider tips on the best...

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Self-guided Cape to Cape training video

Self-guided Cape to Cape training video

If you’ve booked a 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 day self-guided hiking adventure on the Cape to Cape Track with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, we've made an exciting new preparation and training video for you to view. WATCH IT HERE.Everything you need to know for the Cape to Cape...

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Protecting the Margaret River region environment

Protecting the Margaret River region environment

We're proud to announce we're protecting the Margaret River region environment as a sponsor of Nature Conservation Margaret River Region. Cape to Cape Explorer Tours has signed up as a bronze business sponsor to the region's peak environment and conservation group....

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Talented Kate joins Cape to Cape team

Talented Kate joins Cape to Cape team

Talented Kate Howell has joined the Cape to Cape team and come on board as a guide and driver with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. She's also helping to manage our accommodation hub, Surfpoint Resort. So if you're coming on a Cape to Cape Track adventure with us, you'll...

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Getaway comes to Margaret River

Getaway comes to Margaret River

The team from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours had so much fun filming the Margaret River region with the crew from TV show Getaway and host Lincoln Lewis of Home And Away fame.Gene shows Getaway crew the Cape to Cape highlights Our founder Gene Hardy took Lincoln and the...

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Cape to Cape Track upgrades

Cape to Cape Track upgrades

We're stoked to bring you the news of some significant Cape to Cape Track upgrades which improve the safety and amenity of the Track! They're just in time for our autumn hiking season on Margaret River's premier coastal walking trail.Smiths Beach to Canal Rocks track...

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Cape to Cape preparation and training video

Cape to Cape preparation and training video

We've made a comprehensive Cape to Cape preparation and training video that covers the essential info you need to know before your hike. It's designed for hikers who have booked our signature 8-Day Guided End-to-End adventure. Click to WATCH IT HERE. Terrain, training...

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Autumn hiking in the Margaret River region

Autumn hiking in the Margaret River region

We’re about to launch into our bumper autumn hiking season on the Cape to Cape Track! It runs from March through to June, with mild weather and blue skies. And it’s a fabulous time to tackle Western Australia’s famous 132km coastal walking trail. The good news for...

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Birak in the Margaret River Region

Birak in the Margaret River Region

If you're feeling the heat, that's because we are well into the Noongar season of Birak in the Margaret River region. The Wadandi or Saltwater People of the region followed six seasons, and currently we are nearing the end of Birak. The following information was...

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Cape to Cape Track in photographs

Cape to Cape Track in photographs

Check out the Cape to Cape Track in photographs! If you want to get a sense of how magical Margaret River’s iconic multi-day hiking trail is, have a squiz at this series of dreamy photos. Beaches, forest and wildlife on the Track These great shots were taken during a...

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Cape to Cape Track hiking tips

Cape to Cape Track hiking tips

Read on for a great list of Cape to Cape Track hiking tips from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours founder Gene Hardy, who knows Margaret River's iconic coastal trail like the back of his hand!   Walking the Cape to Cape Track is on every hiker’s bucket-list. And nobody has...

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Margaret River’s incredible caves

Margaret River’s incredible caves

Beautiful underground caves are what first put Margaret River - and Western Australia - on the map as a destination for visitors. And along with world-class hiking on the Cape to Cape Track, the caves remain a major drawcard.WA's tourism was born in Margaret River's...

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A family affair on the Cape to Cape

A family affair on the Cape to Cape

It was a family affair on the Cape to Cape for this Perth dad who has hiked Margaret River's iconic 132km hiking trail with each of his daughters. Perth surgeon Michael Musk loves the Cape to Cape Track so much he just keeps coming back, hiking the trail separately...

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Merry Christmas from the Cape to Cape Track

Merry Christmas from the Cape to Cape Track

Season's greetings from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, with all of our staff wishing you a Merry Christmas from the Cape to Cape Track. And what a season it's been - our busiest ever, with hundreds of hikers coming to experience the Cape to Cape Track during our...

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Best season for hiking the Cape to Cape Track

Best season for hiking the Cape to Cape Track

When to hike the Cape to Cape Track is a crucial decision when it comes to hiking in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. With so much variations between the seasons, there’s a big difference between what you can expect and how to prepare for hiking in summer,...

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Cape to Cape Track guided tour in photos

Cape to Cape Track guided tour in photos

Read on for a great taste of our signature Cape to Cape Track guided tour - in photos from this week's legendary group! They enjoyed glorious mild sunny spring weather, loads of wildlife and the tail end of a spring wildflower bonanza. Living the dream! Our signature...

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A first timer’s guide to the Margaret River region

A first timer’s guide to the Margaret River region

Read on for the top things to tick off your to-do list on your first visit to the stunning Margaret River region. Aside from a hike on the Cape to Cape Track, there are plenty of other awesome experiences in this food, wine and nature paradise!PLAN YOUR ROAD TRIP The...

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Surfpoint Resort takes silver at WA Tourism Awards

Surfpoint Resort takes silver at WA Tourism Awards

We're stoked to announce Cape to Cape Explorer Tours' accommodation business Surfpoint Resort has taken out a major accolade at the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards! Surfpoint Resort won silver in the 3-3.5 star accommodation category at the state's biggest...

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Walking the Cape to Cape Track self-guided

Walking the Cape to Cape Track self-guided

Thinking about hiking the Cape to Cape Track self-guided? Then read on for the full list of fabulous self-guided hikes you can do on Margaret River’s iconic walking trail. Cape to Cape Explorer Tours are the specialists when it comes to the 132km Cape to Cape Track ...

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Cape to Cape Explorer Tours caring for country

Cape to Cape Explorer Tours caring for country

The team from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours has been busy caring for country, doing weed control, wildlife monitoring and more on Margaret River's iconic 132km hiking trail. Read on for the full story! Pruning and maintenance on the Cape to Cape Track? A passing squall...

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Guided Highlights of the Cape to Cape Track

Guided Highlights of the Cape to Cape Track

We're launching a brand new guided tour of the Cape to Cape Track! Starting from March 2025, we’re offering an 8-day Guided Highlights of the Cape to Cape Track experience. What's unique about our new guided tour Unlike our signature 8-Day Guided End-to-End option...

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International School of Western Australia

International School of Western Australia

What a fantastic week of adventure for 65 Year 7 and 8 students from the International School of Western Australia. They had an incredible time experiences the best of the Margaret River region with the Schools Team from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. Pumping surf and...

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Margaret River orchids and wildflowers

Margaret River orchids and wildflowers

Margaret River orchids and wildflowers are a stunning spectacle during spring, and here's our guide to some of our favourite species! Prepare to be blown away by our photo special on Margaret River wildflowers, which are blooming right now on the Cape to Cape...

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Daniel Ricciardo hikes the Cape to Cape Track

Daniel Ricciardo hikes the Cape to Cape Track

It was such a thrill giving Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo a taste of the Cape to Cape Track during his recent WA road trip! You can watch the full video HERE. WA road trip takes in Margaret River region Daniel and his best mate Blake did a classic West...

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Borneo hiking adventure returns

Borneo hiking adventure returns

We're announcing the return of our speciality guided Borneo hiking adventure - a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Malaysian Borneo!Join our qualified guides in the Borneo wilderness Do something truely extraordinary with 8 days and 7 nights in the mind-blowing...

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Spring hiking in Margaret River kicks off

Spring hiking in Margaret River kicks off

We're back! Guided adventures on the Cape to Cape Track have kicked off for the season of spring hiking in Margaret River! Season-opening End-to-End adventure And check out these legends who joined us this week for the season-opening Guided 8-Day End-to-End Adventure....

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Glamping in Margaret River

Glamping in Margaret River

Visitors to Western Australia can sleep under the stars – but with all the creature comforts – at a stylish experience glamping in Margaret River. The Cape To Cape Explorer Tours glamping village features spacious and deluxe bell tents. It’s an exciting accommodation...

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Cape to Cape Track from above

Cape to Cape Track from above

Get a bird’s eye view of the Cape to Cape Track courtesy of these epic drone shots taken by hiker Kate Harding and her partner Nigel who joined one of our end-to-end hiking adventures! The pair completed our Guided 8-Day End-to-End hike, walking every step of the...

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Day by day on the Cape to Cape Track

Day by day on the Cape to Cape Track

Here's your day by day on the Cape to Cape Track guide, covering the highlights of each day's walking in the beautiful Margaret River region. Our guided end-to-end hikes on Margaret River’s 132km Cape to Cape Track generally involve 7 days of hiking. Check out this...

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Margaret River region wine

Margaret River region wine

Margaret River region wine is one of the biggest drawcards to the South-West corner of WA, alongside the amazing hiking. Read on for some great insights into the wine - and winemakers - of this special corner of the globe. Cabernet Sauvignon is the King of the...

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Adventure tours in Margaret River

Adventure tours in Margaret River

The Margaret River region is made for relaxing - but if you need a dose of adventure too, rest assured there's plenty of adventure tours in Margaret River. That includes in the skies, in the water, and on land including hiking the stunning Cape to Cape Track! This...

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Cape to Cape Track geology

Cape to Cape Track geology

The Cape to Cape Track geology and the rocks of Margaret River's iconic 132km hiking trail have a mind-blowing story to tell. When the earliest European geologists first laid eyes on the local basement rock and saw how different it was to the more familiar basement...

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Gene Hardy shares Cape to Cape Track

Gene Hardy shares Cape to Cape Track

A stunning day on the Cape to Cape Track - in pictures - with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours founder Gene Hardy! Noone knows Margaret River's iconic 124km hiking trail like Gene. And the chance to walk on country and hear his passion for the region is an epic experience....

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5 top walks in Margaret River

5 top walks in Margaret River

The epic Cape to Cape Track stretches 132km from end to end, but it also offers plenty of shorter, top walks in Margaret River for those on a time limit. In fact, there are heaps of options on and around the Track, ranging from a gentle stroll to a full-day trek....

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Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park

Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park

Explore the spectacular Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park that fringes the Margaret River region and is home to the Cape to Cape Track. Read on to learn more! The Leeuwin Naturaliste: the national park with it all The spectacular Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park...

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New Cape to Cape 3 Day Highlights tour

New Cape to Cape 3 Day Highlights tour

Great news - we've added a new self-guided 3 Day Highlights tour. It's the perfect way to sample some of most spectacular sections of the Cape to Cape Track in a 3-day mini-break. The new tour is ideal for a long weekend getaway. Or for visitors with limited time who...

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Wonderful...as usual! this is my second Cape to Cape with Gene's team, but this time we did it in 6 days to fit into a busy work roster. They were wonderful..from coming up with a package to suit our timing, punctuality, warm friendly communication and the feeling that they really were there to support you...all amazing. Special hat tips to Gene and James
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Professional, Personal and Unforgettable Our experience with the Cape to Cape crew was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived until the final steps into Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, every detail was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to focus on what mattered most—immersing ourselves in one of Australia's most spectacular coastal walks. We chose the self-guided Fast and Furious Cape to Cape experience, and it was the perfect balance of independence and support. From the very beginning, Gene made us feel completely looked after. His local knowledge, practical advice, route briefings and genuine enthusiasm for the track gave us the confidence to simply enjoy the journey. Every transfer was punctual and seamless, our luggage was always waiting for us at the next destination, and the accommodations were excellent. What impressed us most was that although we were walking independently, we never felt like we were on our own. Gene was only ever a phone call away and checked in to make sure everything was running smoothly. His passion for the Cape to Cape Track is infectious, and his tips about the best places to stop, explore and take in the scenery truly enhanced our experience. He even corrected us right at the very end to esnure we finihsed in the track and not on the road! The logistics were flawless, allowing our group of five friends to focus on what mattered most—walking, laughing, challenging ourselves and taking in the incredible beauty of the Margaret River coastline. Knowing that all the behind-the-scenes details had been expertly managed made the experience completely stress-free. If you're considering a self-guided Cape to Cape walk, we couldn't recommend this team more highly. You get the freedom to walk at your own pace while enjoying the reassurance of having experienced locals looking after every detail. Thank you, Gene, for your professionalism, warmth and exceptional organisation. You played a huge part in making our five-day adventure one that we'll remember for the rest of our lives.
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2 day hike - Margaret River Cape to Cape - Great Service - Fun Galore !! Such a great trip for our friends birthday celebrations.... It was spectacularly beautiful coast line with great paths away from the coast also.
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Great experience We had a fantastic trek , the weather was kind of, the tour was well organised and catered for all our needs The team from Cape to Cape explorer did everything to make our trip memorable We Love it
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WA Cape to Cape walk- An amazing experience, not to be missed! MY 8 day WA Cape to Cape walk with 7 friends, was amazing. the walk itself is beautiful and diverse. Days are not to hard, but are long and filled with fun, laughter and guides knowledge of the area, from fauna, flora, marine life, Aboriginal culture to the history of Australia in WA. The Cape-to-Cape company from the Owner; Gene, to the CEO Floss and the amazing Guides and staff where we were staying are second to none. I am an experienced hiker/walker and have been with many companies all over the world and I have to say that the Cape-to-Cape team was the best. From organisation, experience, knowledge, but most importantly the tight knit family feel this company has, making sure you have everything you need to make this walk the best experience. The added touches, at night with the amazing food, hot water bottles in our glamming tents, to surprise scones for morning tea along the track, is what makes this company special.
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Fast and Furious fast and furious was a great self guided walk, excellent knowledgeable staff, accommodation and food was really good. Brilliant experience - and a good work out!
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A great adventure This hike with Cape to Cape Explorer Tours was a great experience. The coastline, wildlife and surrounding landscapes are stunning. And the organisation of the hike also made it memorable. Good food, accommodation and logistics mean you don't have to think beyond getting yourself on the bus every day. Highly recommended the guided version of this trip. The guides are genuinely passionate and knowledgeable about the environment they work in and go to great lengths to make sure you get the best out of the hike.
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Wild beauty beyond the vinyards My friends and I did the 8 days, from Cape to Cape, and it was wonderful. The team that look after us were exceptional in every way, especially in accommodating my inability to do ALL of the track, as I was recovering from an illness. Highly recommended.
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Cape to Cape - give it a crack with Gene the Gem and his genies. You will not be disappointed. Gene clearly has a great radar for finding amazing staff and coworkers; together they have created a special experience for people who love hiking, swimming, flora, fauna, great food, history etc etc - nothing is left to chance.
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Great company and experience Very friendly staff. Everything was well organised and communication excellent. Gene was very helpful and flexible when we were booking the trip. Highly recommend

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