Asia Local boat rides Trips

I loved this fast paced trip, which covers so many amazing experiences. The itinerary was good and varied, the accommodation and food were excellent. Our amazing guide Sanjeev ensured everything went smoothly so we could make the most of our trip and this is a significant achievement. He also enhanced the trip by helping us understand Indian history, culture and religion. I particularly enjoyed the sunrise from the top of Savitri temple, the Hindu ceremony and later on a meal with a local family in Pushkar, the boat safari and stay at Chambal safari lodge and the boat trip at Varanassi. If I was doing the trip again I would consider arriving the day before the start of the the tour rather than an overnight flight in Ecomomy class and straight into a busy day sightseeing in Delhi.

Had a great time in Kerala, with a fabulous bunch of fellow Explorers and a very knowledgable guide in Sam. Weather was kind, despite rain being forecast for the whole trip, only one heavy shower which was quite welcome in the very hot and humid conditions which made the cycling a little tougher. Accommodation was of mixed standards, had more cold showers than hot! Often welcome tho. A/C or fans throughout and much needed. Backwaters just as expected, lush and green, teeming with flora and fauna, binoculars useful, also enjoyed blowy coastal rides and the start of the trip in hippie vibe resorts of Kovalam and Varkala, excellent restaurants overlooking beach and lots of shops selling clothing and fabrics. Trip ended in Fort Cochin, iconic fishing nets ‘Cheena Vala’ didn’t disappoint along with architecture left by Dutch and Portuguese, nice feel to the place - an excellent trip with lots of good and cheap food, a few G and Ts too.

What an incredible 17 day tour in the Philippines with Steve and our group. I had been looking forward all year to finally visiting the Philippines. I’m so glad I chose this travel operator again. All of the destinations on the tour were perfect in giving us such a varied experience of the Philippines. My favourite stops were Port Barton, El Nido & Boracay. I also loved the Isla experience. I felt the trip had a perfect mix of busier and quieter locations, and I loved that we moved around often. As usual, the accommodations were all great, as well as all the activities included. My top activities were definitely all the boat trips - island hopping, snorkelling, kayaking in lagoons. The canyoneering was something I was nervous for but it ended up being such a fun day! Steve was an incredible tour guide - we were so lucky to have him, and I know the rest of the group agree! He is so dedicated to his job and the gorgeous Philippines. Steve was super knowledgeable, passionate and professional. He really made the trip what it was. He looked after us so well and ensured we were all having the best time and staying safe. Thank you Steve/Kevin/Ben. The Philippines is absolutely completely stunning and I’d recommend it to everyone. I don’t want to leave!

I had an amazing time on this tour and would really recommend. My tour guide Alvin did any amazing job at organising and planning a jam packed 10 days of fun. I seen so much and had great experiences which I don’t think I would have managed if I travelled on my own.

This tour was fascinating, if challenging in places. The Wall sections walked covered a good range of types from rammed earth banks, to steps large and small, and steep hillside climbs. The views were fabulous, and there was a real sense of history on the unrestored sections, which we more or less had to ourselves. The incidental visits: boat trip, tombs, Beijing sights, were great and a good trigger for Oliver our guide to share cultural history with us. We mostly walked to the guesthouses from the Wall, and met our luggage there. All the accommodation was clean and comfortable - it generally exceeded expectations. We ate as a group every night, in local restaurants which were uniformly delicious, and around 100-150 yuan a night. Added to a good breakfast a few snacks were all that was needed to get us through the day so no time was wasted on lunch, which was a bonus. Bring gloves and boots with good grip, and poles for slippy downhill sections.

This was a very interesting and varied tour which coivered a lot of ground in two short weeks. Our Guide, Sanjeev was a great tour leader, who dealt with any issues quickly and efficiently throughout the trip. For me, the main highlight was the Ranthanbore National Park which as an absolute must for any lovers of wildlife