Ray Haakonsen is an organized, gregarious, and knowledgable tour guide who significantly enhanced our overall experience. First, Ray was an efficient with his use of the group's time. He understood Cape Town and navigated a wide range of destinations--not often acccessed on tours--with great aplomb. Moreover, he was flexible when plans changed, making logical and effective itinerary adjustments as needed. Second, his effervescent personality put the group at ease. He quickly knew the names of the group members and was able to appropriately integrate himself into the group. He was kind and considerate. Third, He also provided the group members with relevant and engaging information about the various parts of the city we were passing through our headed to. As the Director of Study Abroad Programming at Union, I would not hesitate to recommend Ray for future groups. 

I was very impressed with Rays friendly attitude and flexibility in the the tour. He was alway prompt and very informative, keeping us upto date with what was happening. I would have only change one of the accommodation venues and have advided Ray of which one. In all it was an excellent trip with a very likeable tour guide. Thanks again Ray.

Everything I expected for his first group of golfers. 

Ray was a fantastic guide. He always kept us informed and was flexible when we wanted to change the itinery.

His expert local knowledge is a great asset to him and his clients.

Not only did he take us to some of the greatest golf courses, we also got in quite a bit of sightseeing. Interesting facts and stories came out in rapid fire.

Nothing was too much trouble for him.

Our group became very fond of Ray and already we miss his company.

Thanks to Ray we had an amazing trip to capetown. Beside being well informed he was flexible, funny and very patient especially with three little kids in tow! My girls loved him. He had great suggestions for kid friendly things to do. He was with us for well over a week.