![]() ![]() How they are able to offer tickets and cultural experiences at discounted rates is a tightly guarded secret, although rumour has it that it’s because Klook has been able to achieve strong partnerships with their vendors. That’s a huge number to get your head around! But in short the answer is yes, Klook is legit!Īlthough in the Western Hemisphere the startup is fairly new, did you know Klook has been an established brand in Southeast Asia since 2014? Klook is now expanding quite rapidly – one of the fastest growing companies in the travel industry, in fact they surpassed 60 million bookings globally by the end of 2019. ![]() ![]() For instance, Klook is the cheapest place to purchase the Japan Rail Pass. This is a common question people find themselves asking as some ticket prices can be cheaper than through the official vendor websites. We provide seamless booking experiences for attractions, tours, local transportation, food & beverage, and unique experiences on our website and award-winning app.” ~ Klook Targeted at FIT (Free Independent Travellers) such as myself, Klook has everything from rail passes to theme park tickets, pocket wifi to SIM cards, local cultural experiences such as wine tasting in the Hunter Valley to private transfers to help you be organised in advance and to make your trip the best it can be. Its focus is to enhance experiences for travellers, in turn helping them to achieve a more authentic and stress-free trip. With that said, let’s jump into it! What is Klook?įounded in Hong Kong and Short for “Keep Looking,” Klook is an online booking platform that connects travellers with local operators in 350 destinations around the world. This is a subject I’m fiercely passionate about so I’ve explained the ways we can still travel without contributing to overtourism issues if you’re keen to learn more.Īs there are already some great resources out there for how to use Klook and personal Klook reviews, I’ve decided to instead focus on what makes this service ideal for helping you become more of an invisible tourist in your future travels. I created this blog help you accomplish this too, whilst also spreading awareness about the importance of “being invisible” in our current age of overtourism. ![]() Some of the easiest ways to achieve that is through preparation and learning more about the local culture through authentic experiences. In case you may not have already guessed from my blog’s name, The Invisible Tourist, I love nothing more than making the most of my travel experiences by being organised and “blending in” as best as possible when abroad. Pin me to Pinterest for reference later! □ Should you use Klook to book cultural travel experiences? If you’re interested in learning more about why you should use Klook to book cultural travel experiences, activities, rail passes, pocket wifi & SIM cards or private transfers, this article has you covered. I mean, it is an unusual name, so what even is Klook? Is it for you? I was personally invited to celebrate Klook’s official launch into the Australian and New Zealand markets in September 2019, and I’ve come back with lots of juicy info to share with you. But, dear reader, I’m here to help put your mind at ease about whether Klook is trustworthy and how you can utilise it to “be invisible” and not look like a tourist on your next trip. When something sounds too good to be true, most of the time it’s easy to think it could be a scam or land you in some sort of trouble. Lately in online forums and groups I’ve seen travellers curiously ask questions about this new player in the Western Hemisphere: “Is Klook legit? Is Klook a scam? Is Klook safe?” If you’re new to my travel blog, you may notice I’ve recommended this intriguing thing called “Klook” in my travel guides and itineraries. While I generally agree with the above sentiment myself, I have to say there are exceptions to this, one of which you’re about to find out! When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is… Right? ![]()
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