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The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

4.8

(4 reviews )

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My quibbles with this trip are very minor and I've told explore (update the itinerary please!) but fundamentally I loved this trip. Met lovely people. Saw amazing places and scenery. Food a bit meh but that's not why you go to either Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan. I loved the differences between the countries. Kyrgyzstan was unbelievably beautiful and Uzbekistan had amazing buildings.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Hut, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Os

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Osh, Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Yangikasgan, Karakol, Samarkand, Kochkor, Song Kul Lake, Suusamyr Valley, Toktogul Resevoir, Djalal-Abad

Duration23 days

Bangkok to Saigon by Bike

4.5

(17 reviews )

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This was a very well organised and enjoyable tour and through the guides and suppprt crew we got a really good feel for each country and its people customs history and food. The tour leader Doan was excellent throughout and always ready to help us with little things like buying food in the markets or talking and joking with locals. We felt really immersed in the local culture but also nicely protected from the sometimes hot and humid weather by our lovely air conditioned van and great accommodation choices!

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay, Resort, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phnom

Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Chau Doc, Binh Hoa Phuoc, Khoa Yai National Park, Aranyaprathet, Siem Reap

Duration14 days

Kyrgyzstan's Silk Road Journey

5

(1 review )

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We enjoyed our trip to Kyrgyzstan, it was very relaxing and the scenery was amazing. The highlight was the night in the yurt camp which was lovely, very remote and we even had snow overnight. The homestays and meals in local houses were very good too. DIY picnics by the river were a nice touch. On the down side, this trip involves a lot of travelling, sometimes on poor roads, which could be broken up better. We arrived early afternoon in some places and because most of the accommodation was on the outskirts of a town, there wasn't really anything to see or do once we arrived. One of our group thought the hotel at Toktogul Reservoir was like the one in 'The Shining'! The swimming pools had been closed for years and everything was just a little dated. Some of the walks were not that interesting and seemed to be there to fill the time and there was also a lot of litter in many areas which wasn't pleasant. There were descriptions in the itinerary about various places we didn't actually visit, for example Osh sounded lovely but we didn't even stop there. Having said all that, we did enjoy the holiday, but there just were not enough highlights to maximise each day.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Os

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Osh, Tashkent, Karakol, Kochkor, Song Kul Lake, Suusamyr, Toktogul, Djalal-Abad

Duration14 days

Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure

4.4

(5 reviews )

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Looking back at our photos now we've returned to the UK we can't believe the amount we saw and the amazing experiences we had on this tour. Sri Lanka is an amazing beautiful country with some much going on - we only scratched the surface. Our tour leader Cham worked so hard to make sure that we had everything we needed, resolving our problems and sorting out food for our fussy son! His knowledge about Sri Lankan history and wildlife was immense. He even found the best place to buy genuine Sri Lanka cricket shirts for the sporty members of our group. The only thing we'd change was the pace of the second half of the Sri Lanka leg of the trip. The first half gave us time to chill and bond as a group, as well as hang out in the pool at Giritale and play cricket. The second half we moved every night and covered a massive distance, though interesting, this was quite tiring (especially for the kids), so we'd suggest that a two night stop in the middle of this element would resolve this issue easily. This was clear in the notes, however, as was the high chance of not getting the train. The pace did slow considerably for the Maldives element, with a lot of time on our boats travelling between reefs. The snorkelling was quite frankly mind-blowing, and even the more nervous swimmers loved it. The crew were fantastic, and the food was delicious. The guide knew his stuff, and made sure we had great snorkelling experiences. Our only criticism of this part of the trip was that splitting the group when we'd got to know each other and were getting on really well was disappointing. There were larger boats, and we'd have preferred to be on a single boat given how long we spent travelling separately. The crew did what they could to mitigate this by tying the boats together when we moored for snorkels, meals and overnight and that was great. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable trip, and with a few very small tweaks it'd be perfect!

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Bungalow, Resort

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Male, Colombo, Hikkaduw

Negombo, Male, Colombo, Hikkaduwa, Dhoni, Kudhi Boli, Rihiveli, Sigiriya, Giritale, Kandy, Ella, Udawalawe

Duration15 days

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Sri Lanka in Depth + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

4.9

(14 reviews )

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Both parts of this trip wee amazing but the tour leader, Nala, for the Sri Lankan part was amazing. We were seeing and doing so much of Sri Lanka but his efficiency and effectiveness at keeping us all informed and inspired throughout was seamless. He was knowledgeable, fun, and thoughtful with all of our group. He was careful to make sure everyone was happy and felt part of the group, and was aware of everyone's particular interests. Nala made sure that we all knew what to expect in the day's itinerary but also added in extra activities if there was time, or the opportunity arose for example, a large banana market where the cooperative owners were happy to hear our questions and have phottaken. We would thoroughly recommend Nala as a tour guide- everything he did was designed to keep us all happy and he was exceptional in this.

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Guest House, Ship Cabin

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Male, Wilpattu National

Negombo, Male, Wilpattu National Park, Mihintale, Giritale, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Demodara, Udawalawe, Koggala, Colombo, Kuda Anbaraa, Meemu Atoll, Dhiggaru Island, Felidhoo, Fulidhoo, Embudhoo

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Duration22 days

Maldive Dhoni Cruise

4.9

(35 reviews )

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The trip was amazing. The crew were outstanding and we were extremely well looked after and all our needs catered for and more. Exceptional trip in every aspect.

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Resort, Ship Cabin, Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Male, Vavuu Atoll, Dhiggaru Isla

Male, Vavuu Atoll, Dhiggaru Island, Felidhoo

Duration8 days

The Five Stans of The Silk Road

5

(8 reviews )

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A fantastic adventure. All 5 stans completely unique. Tour leader was absolutely fantastic

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Resort, Tent

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Seven Lakes

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Seven Lakes, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Darvaza, Burana, Issyk-Kul Lake, Karakol, Almaty, Dushanbe, Fann Mountains, Chon Kemin

Duration21 days

Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

4.9

(35 reviews )

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Vinh is best tour guide. He is funny and knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam and Cambodia without judgement. We all liked him.

City sightseeingCruise

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Ha

Hanoi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Halong Bay, Danang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta

Duration15 days

Simply Japan

4.8

(142 reviews )

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We had a great experience on this tour. Our guide, was a total star! He was knowledgeable, patient, organised, helpful and understanding. We learnt a great deal about Japanese history and customs. His guidance also enabled us to use the free time well - with information on how to use the public transport systems and find interesting extra activities. We enjoyed the mixture of structured and free time. It was a good balance in a "full on" tour! Using public transport does mean quite a lot of walking but it was worth it. So as well as seeing the main sites of towns, temples, castles. Journeys on the bullet train and local buses were all part to the experience of Japan. Great tour to discover Japan. i have no hesitation in recommending it.

Train tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Villa

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tokyo, Osaka, Miyajima, Kyoto, M

Tokyo, Osaka, Miyajima, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Jigokudani, Kanazawa, Hiroshima

Duration14 days

Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

5

(4 reviews )

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The highlights of Sri Lanka and the Dhoni cruise in the Maldives was excellent. The only complaint I have is that I could have spent two weeks on the boat instead of the 8 days. The cruise needs to be longer!

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Ship Cabin

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Negombo, Male, Dhiggaru Island

Negombo, Male, Dhiggaru Island, Felidhoo, Embudhoo, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Trincomalee, Sigiriya, Kandy, Vavuu Atoll, Meemu Atoll

Duration14 days

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Jewels of Indochina

4.7

(11 reviews )

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Very good trip. In Siam Riep, it would have been good to have some free time and maybe some trips other than to temples (e.g. land mine rats). Otherwise, a very good trip overall.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Siem Reap, Vientiane, Halong Bay

Siem Reap, Vientiane, Halong Bay, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Phnom Penh, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Hanoi

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Duration27 days

Jordan Discovery

4.9

(73 reviews )

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We had a brilliant time on the Explore Jordan Discovery trip, we saw and did just so much. It's quite full on, with lots of walking and sometimes clambering (9 miles one day in Petra), which is what we like, but important to know beforehand. The minibus was very comfortable, with a great driver, free water and even Wi-Fi! We had plenty of breaks so none of the journeys seemed too long. The Bedouin camp was much more comfortable than expected. I'd recommend this trip 100%.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Tent, Luxury Hotel, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Red Sea

Duration9 days

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Inside Vietnam + Cambodia Highlights

4.8

(13 reviews )

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A fantastic trip. Our guides in both Vietnam and Cambodia were excellent. They really worked hard to make our trip memorable.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Siem Reap, Mekong Delta

Hanoi, Siem Reap, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Phnom Penh, Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, Hue, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hoi An

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Duration20 days

Wonders of the Silk Road

4.8

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Everything I would expect from Explore! Thought Hotel Mary was scraping the bottom of the barrel even for a basic hotel. Overall a fantastic experience with tour leaders and guides who were both knowledgeable and passionate about their respective countries.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Ashgabat, Samarkand, M

Tashkent, Ashgabat, Samarkand, Mary, Bukhara, Khiva