Rikki Poynton
- Asia Travel Specialist
- London Office
- Born in United Kingdom
- 11 years' Experience in Travel
I've always been interested in travel from a young age, after several visits to Russia with school and then learning languages in university. After graduating, I moved to Moscow and took every opportunity to travel around Asia and eastern Europe.
What My Guests Say
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"Rikki has been incredible to work with and easy to reach, especially when travel issues came about with flights. Knowing someone is always there on a trip makes a huge difference. Rikki did that for us."RS - January 2026Travelled to Japan
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"Hotels which Rikki recommended were all fabulous, in different ways. Your local management company and all the staff at the various hotels coped very well with the devastating effects of Cyclone Ditwah. "PM - December 2025Travelled to Sri Lanka
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"Rikki was fantastic in planning our trip to Nepal and India. He ensured every detail was handled with care from seamless logistics to curated experiences that matched our interests. His expertise made the holiday effortless and unforgettable."KS - October 2025Travelled to India
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"All 4 of our hotels in Japan were amazing - what fantastic places to stay and all very different. All the Scott Dunn transport arrangements really took the stress out of transfers, and all of the people we met along the way were wonderful."AM - October 2025Travelled to Japan
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"Rikki created a wonderful itinerary for our trip to South Korea and Japan. The absolute highlight was Naoshima, we wish we'd stayed longer! We have made so many wonderful memories and our daughter has fallen in love with Japan."SN - August 2025Travelled to Japan
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"We had a superb time. I was very nervous before we left, Rikki spent time talking through the itinerary and assured me we'd be well looked after. Japan is the perfect place if you've been widowed and you're doing your first 'adventure' holiday. It's so safe."CO - July 2025Travelled to Japan
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"What a fabulous adventure I had in India, made all the more enjoyable by the close attention to detail by Scott Dunn and their local agents. The hotels chosen were superb and as for the guides, they could not have been better!"SC - May 2025Travelled to India
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"Rikki Poynton our travel consultant has been fanstastic. Excellent guidance for our family's first trip to Japan. The ground team in Japan have been great at every step."AK - May 2025Travelled to Japan
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"This was probably our best holiday ever. Sri Lanka is a wonderful country with history, culture, wildlife, cuisine, scenery and lovely people . Itinerary ideal, hotels all superb. What made our holiday so special was the attention of our driver/guide."HB - March 2025Travelled to Sri Lanka
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"Our guides were excellent, particularly the ones in North and Central Vietnam. The range of experiences were excellent and varied. They did not disappoint at all. Scott Dunn have excelled in all they have done with this holiday from start to finish."KL - March 2025Travelled to Vietnam
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"Have used Scott Dunn for 20 years and continue to feel secure in the knowledge that when we arrive at our destination everything will be as expected!"SP - March 2025Travelled to India
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"Scott Dunn were recommended to us by a friend who has used you before & raved about you. We had the most amazing holiday, everything was planned so well, the guides and drivers were brilliant & really ensured that we were well looked after."TM - October 2024Travelled to Japan
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"The system with guides and drivers works so well for us. We felt very looked after which is important when you’re in a country that is difficult to navigate because of the language and size. We had the most amazing holiday so thank you for that."LM - October 2024Travelled to China
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"Our thanks for selecting excellent guides, who were pleasant, with great English and interesting people. the trips were well organised, not too exhausting. The restaurant booking process was well handled."NS - October 2024Travelled to Japan
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"Overall the excursions were amazing. The tour of Galle fort, the tea factory, the kayaking, the snorkelling at pigeon island, the temple of the tooth, bicycling around Anurhadapura, the scenic sunset trip - all were very special."HPJ - September 2024Travelled to Sri Lanka
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What can you not travel without?
A good restaurant guide. Food is important to me and I like to try the best of what is local.
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What's the best thing you've ever brought back from your travels?
A kitchen knife from Japan. Not only is it beautiful, it's practical as I use it every day.
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What’s the most incredible natural phenomenon you have witnessed?
Bioluminescence in the Andaman Islands. Kayaking at night under a full sky of stars and the water below sparkling blue.
My Favourite Scott Dunn Hotels and Tours
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VIEW HOTELRAAS Devi Garh
RAAS Devi Garh just outside Udaipur in India. Beautiful old palace set in a quaint rural village with spectacular views of the Araveli Hills. -
VIEW TOURExceptional Japan
Really varied - combines highlights of Japan with some cool off-the-beaten-track experiences. -
VIEW HOTELSix Senses Ninh Van Bay
Beautiful beach, great service, private pool villas and really accessible yet feels remote.
Articles I've Written
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