employees were great. the cars they use were spotless and look like they are maintained properly…read moreevery day. the actual 2 hours spent on the railroad was extremely cathartic. def recommend

Raul explorers is definitely one of the coolest things we've ever done!!…read more I was so impressed how organized the staff was. We had a brief tutorial, and there was even complementary (just on the rails) umbrellas because the sun was beating down. The distance between the person in front of us and behind us was perfect. The cars are self-propelled so you don't really have the pedal much. It was really nice and relaxing. I took some really great photos of the scenery. Two things I recommend; bug spray & a hat.

Never had been to Indiana in my life. Went to visit my father in law and ended up in the sweetest…read morelittle town Madison Indiana. Historic yes. Charming yes. My father in law knows everyone! He knows the owners of this wonderful business and boat company Rockin' Thunder Jet Boat. Captain Paul took the family out on the Ohio River and it was amazing. So great. We saw a bald eagle. Appertaining they see many what a cool thing for this California girl. The family had a great evening we went in to Kentucky water way and back down the Ohio River. Paul was wealthy with historic facts and story's and as I said a bald eagle!!!!!

My mom, my dad, and I went to celebrate Father's Day. I really liked seeing all of the sights and…read moreloved seeing all of the house's . It was a very hot day and the wind was very cooling. The boat went really fast like a speed boat so this is not the best boat to get on if you don't like fast. - Cecilia, age 9

Five Star Review for our walking tour and for our tour guide, Ezra. They were knowledgeable and…read moreengaging. The walking tour is accessible to people of most abilities, with a bit of uneven ground in some spots. Cool, comfortable temperatures. (Maybe have a light sweater.) Cool/interesting history of how the carven transitioned from a massive limestone mining facility that started in the 1930s, to its multiple uses today. The zip-lining looks like a lot of fun, but that was not for us on this day.

This is the only man-made cavern in the area that has a ropes course and zipline in the cavern. The…read moreMega Quest Cavern Challenge is pretty cool, but I would keep your expectations in check. We thought that meant that you'd be exploring and ziplining all through the cavern, but no. It's a ropes course, and the course is pretty small, and you're not really going into the cavern, which is a bummer. They do have a separate zipline tour, which is maybe more adventurous, but I wouldn't know because we didn't do that one. The ropes course is for ages 5 and older. Louisville Mega Cavern also offers a walking cavern tour and a tram tour, plus a drive-through Christmas lights display around the holidays. Be sure to book your activities in advance! This place is very popular and gets very busy. One thing to note is that outside food and drink are supposedly not allowed. (Oops, my bad. I didn't find that out until I had finished my tasty little tuna-and-crackers snack.) They also have lockers to put your things in if you don't have someone hanging back at the tables to hold your stuff.

Getting started on a two day tour of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail…read more First up, Old Forester Distillery.

I really enjoyed myself at this park. A friend and I went to have lunch at one of the picnic tables…read moreand then decided to walk around and see the sights. Everyone was able to practice the 6' distance without it being overcrowded. The buildings were closed due to COVID19, but it didn't stop others who wanted to fish and enjoy the beautiful weather. There were tons of geese with their babies (goslings); and they were very protective, as they should be. They were brave though and came up to my friend and I, wanting to have food from us. I guess people feed them often and don't read the signs that says not to feed them. Such is life. Other than that, I believe this is a good place for families and friends to meet up and have a great time! I will for sure come back.

5 stars isn't enough for Kentucky Bourbon Boys…read more We packed an unbelievable amount into two days without ever feeling rushed or stressed. Day one included Whiskey Thief, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace. Day two took us through Bardstown Bourbon Company, Maker's Mark, and Heaven Hill. Every stop offered something completely different, and the lunches planned in advance were outstanding. The weather was perfect, but the real difference-maker was our driver and guide, Jeff Ramsey. Jeff was knowledgeable, funny, professional, always on time, and genuinely made the trip memorable. We do a lot of tours and experiences like this, and Jeff was simply the best guide we've had anywhere. Everything was seamless from start to finish. I won't book with any other group for future Bourbon Trail trips.

Kentucky Bourbon Boys are the bomb. They are very professional and made the process easy. Ed was…read moreour tour guide and he provided us with the best tour. He was knowledgeable and friendly took very good care of us. We would book this tour again. Thanks

Terry was supposed to pick us up and never showed up. He claimed he dropped his phone but he had…read morethe address and could have still come and picked us up. Understand things happen but 3 weeks worth of planning itineraries and confirming over and over shouldn't lead to a no show with no explanation until 12 hours after the fact. Book at your own risk.

The Shizzlle is a roll of the dice. We came in from out of town and were depending on The Shizzle's…read moreservices this weekend. We confirmed our trip with him prior and he never showed up to pick up us. We were left to find a ride at the last second and ruined our day. He followed up with lame excuse that his phone didn't work... But we saw his bus at the event we went to. It was all BS. Steer clear.

I can't say enough about this awesome company. We were looking for a unique experience for some…read moreBourbon curious gents from the East Coast, and one of our five found out about Matson and Gilman. They planned an unbelievable experience for us that could not have been better. Nicole was an amazing host, everything was first class, and we felt like we got an experience far beyond the other other "tourists" discovering the bourbon trail. Everything was planned perfectly, every distillery a special experience (7 in two days!) and all the extras made for a trip we will remember for a long time. I HIGHLY recommend using their services for a customized and memorable trip. Thank you Nicole and Matson+Gilman!

Nicole and Matson & Gilman organized a 3 day trip through Bourbon Country for our group of 4. It…read morewas an amazing experience: an early morning cocktail class, several bespoke experiences, a great variety of distillery tours, a tour of a cooperage and a chef-made brunch just for us. Every detail was planned perfectly. Nicole was also an excellent tour guide - we so enjoyed spending the weekend with her and we learned so much about bourbon. Thanks to Matson & Gilman and to Nicole!

Thomas and Ron were great hosts on our tour today. We really enjoyed the Saturday Social Tour!…read moreThomas was very knowledgeable, respectful, and kind. Ron kept us safe on the road. It's nice to be able to try wonderful places without worrying about driving! They have everything you need to have a great day on the bourbon trail; light snacks, water, soft drinks, and cups to sample with on the coach. We enjoyed our time with our guide at the Frazier getting a brief knowledge overview of bourbon before our journey began. We started bright and early with a delicious tasting there! We then had a delicious lunch that was ready almost exactly when we arrived, which was great after already having a few tastes! The tours at Jim Beam and Heaven Hill were very informative and enjoyable. We really hope to go to try out the Thursday and Friday tours sometime soon!

Stu is a great driver and very professional! Would use this company again! Definitely a great…read moreexperience.

Daniel Boone was a great man that explored and found a lot of good things all around Kentucky and…read morefellow states here's his grave historical marker