Asia Volcanoes Trips

This was our fourteenth trip with Explore, and once again our trip met all our expectations. Our Tour Leader Hadi was very friendly and very competent, and all arrangements went smoothly. Great variety of activities (batik-making, snorkeling, hiking, bike-riding, cooking opportunities) and wonderful sightseeing - ancient temples, beautiful scenery (terraced farmland, rice paddies, waterfalls) volcanoes (up close!) spice plantations, villages and people. Thoroughly recommend this tour.

Hadi was a fantastic tour leader! He was knowledgeable, informative and very very patient. He made the trip and was a great ambassador for Indonesia. The trip had a great variety of activities and 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites. I particularly loved the trip up Mt Bromo to see inside a volcano and again to see the sunrise - a very different experience than expected but a lot of fun. The only downside was the last hotel had a major reconstruction of its restaurant which could be heard round the pool (I had an email saying it was refurbished and reopened.) It meant people moved to another hotel and split up the group which was disappointing But it was a nice hotel.

Great trip from Bobobudur, through Java and Bali. Some really un-touristy places on both islands ending with uber touristy Ubud and Sanur so a good mix. Pieter our leader was amusing and knows everything there is to know. Always plenty stops for drinks and to stretch the legs on travel days .

The North Philippines trip provides the perfect blend of mountains and coast. The journey through the rice terraces is one I will never forget. The food in the Philippines is worth experiencing on its own. This trip was elevated by the leadership of Ian who provided a great deal of experience and knowledge throughout. As fairly independent travellers Ian allowed us plenty of free time to explore and his recommendations and advice was excellent. Mount Pinatubo was a highlight for me but the trip was fantastic from start to finish.

Rey, our leader, was excellent. Great sense of humour and added many little extras to the trip. Some long road journeys were thoughtfully broken up. We were fortunate with the weather which made all the walks more enjoyable. Lovely, friendly people. Great trip

Sign up for The Best of Java if you want a safe but adventurous look at Indonesia's storied island. G gives you comfortable accommodations while you team up with the best guides to explore ancient sites, rich culture, and world-renowned cuisine. G also keeps it local by using independent services ... and you go deeper still with a homestay in a village famous for living the harmony of Indonesia's many spiritual faiths.