Asia Explorer Trips

The small bus is very uncomfortable, On a rotation bases I got a seat on the wheel, one day behind the fridge, my knees touching the fridge, 2 days I got comfortable seat

Our sixth Explore! trip proved to be another triumph. Superb tour leader (Duan) and good local guides, with good itinerary expertly overcoming local Thai / Cambodia border dispute travel difficulties. Largely flat cycling routes incorporating interesting off the beaten track exploration. Updated accommodation good all round with excellent Smiling Gecko Farmhouse Resort a highlight. Can’t fault Duan for his leadership of an excellent group of like minded travelers through three countries with humor and superb all round knowledge. Never try, never know!

Our tour leader for Sri Lanka Viraj was amazing . Gave so much of himself to make the trip the most positive experience for the group. His care and attention to details was outstanding. He took us to many extra place en route which was so interesting. Thank you so much Viraj. The tour was fantastic a real whirlwind seeing Sri Lanka in a week. The Maldives on the Dhoni boat was a real experience. The boat is basic but clean and everything you need. The food was delicious… so much beautifully prepared food … great flavours produced from a galley kitchen I would thoroughly recommend this holiday for those who want a fast paced .. see everything holiday and enjoys the snorkling experience. Our guide on the boat was excellent too. They took so much care of me as a first time snorkeller !

The trip to Sri Lanka and The Maldives lived up to my expectations. The itinerary in Sri Lanka was busy but it meant we covered a great deal of the country and saw some wonderful sights. Our tour leader, Ash, was passionate about his country and helped make it the experience it was. Continuing on to the Maldives provided a relaxing week with dome super snorkeling. Our guide, Moosa, was efficient in making sure we got the most out of the experience and he and the crew of Gulfaam really looked after us all.

We had the most excellent tour guide for our trip in Sri lanka. Viraj could not have been more helpful, attentive and knowledgeable about every aspect of life, politics, food, religion, family etc. He was also charming, amusing and kind. He included extra stops to enhance the immersion into the Sri Lankan way of life, always consulting our opinions as to if we wanted to stop or not. It was a very full on tour but made smooth and achievable by his attention to details every step of the way. So pleased he took on all the tipping, even the washrooms. The trip in the Maldives was splendid, we didn't need as much attention from the leader as we were on the boat, but the whole crew were fabulous. The leader took sooo many underwater photos, 50-60 a dive making the snorkling experience even more memorable.

A great group of people. Modifications were made to the itinerary due to the Thai-Cambodian border dispute and this turned out not to be the trip we had originally signed up for. Leaders and guides were very pleasant and helpful. Some great experiences on the trip.