First Time Booking with Klook - Tokyo Airport Transfers
Monday, March 26, 2018I booked airport transfers with Klook for the first time during my recent visit to Japan. Because the two local travel companies that we know do not offer transfers if you don’t book at least one tour activity with them, I looked for reputable and legitimate online booking sites for this service. Luckily, I was able to find the service that I need with Klook.
What are the benefits of getting an airport transfer? First, it’s very convenient. We just need to ride the van and sit comfortably until we reach Narita Airport. Second, we had an early morning flight, thus local trains aren’t in operation yet by the time we leave the hotel. Third, having an airport transfer was actually more cost-efficient for us, since we’re traveling in a group of 6. And finally, it’s expected that we’ll be carrying HEAVY and additional luggage due to shopping. I can’t imagine dragging two pieces of luggage at a time as we catch the local train and N’EX bound for Narita.
So how was the booking process and the entire journey? Here’s how.
1. Booking
I looked for transfers under Japan and found Narita Airport Transfers (NRT) for Tokyo. The said service had two options: (1) Day transfer and (2) Night transfer. After picking the preferred date of service to check its availability, I chose the second option. Since our preferred pick-up time is at 5:30 AM, the said schedule falls under the Night transfer, which costs more than its day counterpart.
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| Airport transfer booking page. See how many booked and reviewed this service. |
What’s unique about Klook’s booking process is that they asked for an instant messaging app of choice where they can contact me. I indicated my Viber ID in the info box provided.
After inputting all necessary information, I proceeded with the payment using a credit card. Of course, before deciding to book this service, I paid attention to client reviews and felt that I was making the right choice.
2. Booking Confirmation
Order summary and booking confirmation were instant and these were sent to my email along with the voucher. All details indicated when booking were visible in the email. In a few minutes, I also received message in Viber from the tour operator about my booking.
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| Email no. 1 for Order Summary |
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| Email no. 2 for Booking Confirmation, link to voucher, and attached pdf file of the voucher. |
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| Viber Confirmation for the booking. Some personal information were hidden due to security reasons. |
3. Service
Now the true test of this airport transfer booking with Klook lies with the actual service itself. Two days before our departure, the tour operator included the driver and me in a group chat, reminding of the schedule of our transfer from Hotel Grand Fresa Akasaka to Narita Airport Terminal 2. I find this advantageous because I already have a direct contact with the driver.
On the day of our departure, we were scheduled to be picked-up at 5:30 AM. By 3:30 AM, the driver sent a message in our Viber group chat. He sent a photo of the van that will pick us up. My companions and I were already at the hotel lobby a few minutes after 5:00, and by 5:15, the driver and his van were already in front of the hotel.
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| Here's our group chat in Viber including the tour company and the driver. On the day of our departure, the driver sent us the photo of the vehicle that will pick us up at the hotel. |
As soon as we stepped out of the hotel, the driver got all our luggage and put them one-by-one inside the van. After which, we went inside and picked our seats. To be honest, it wasn’t a regular van but a Toyota coaster which can fit more passengers and more suitcases. While the driver sped into early morning Tokyo, we took advantage of the long drive to the airport by catching some sleep.
Before 6:30 AM, we were already in Narita Airport Terminal 2. The driver brought our luggage out of the van and bid us goodbye.
It’s always a pleasure to leave Japan with excellent airport transfer service. Not only are the drivers punctual, they’re polite and respectful to their customers, too. I also like how Klook catered to offer an entire vehicle for airport transfer instead of a per head basis. I found the service favorable, especially for travelers like me who opt to plan my daily itinerary instead of getting an entire tour package.
Will I book with Klook again? Yes. I just did. I’ll test out their other tour offers this coming June!
Will I book with Klook again? Yes. I just did. I’ll test out their other tour offers this coming June!
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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. The contents of this entry are purely my opinion and 100% honest based on my booking and tour experience. This entry includes affiliate links to Klook to facilitate faster booking on this particular service and to help you find other tour activities for your next travel.
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