Vientiane Tours in February 2027

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.

A very varied trip from the mountains and villages of northern Laos to the splendour of Angkor Wat. There's a lot of travelling involved but it's part of the adventure - boat along the Mekong, bullet train, other boat trips, cycling around Don Kkon island etc. Very good hotels and food. You can get a Cambodian visa at the border (cost c. $33)

Absolutely wonderful trip, brilliantly planned and organised by Explore. Full on but not rushed, a lot of ground covered excellent introduction to this wonderful country and its people. Great variation of mode of transport - best suited to the experience and always ready and waiting for us - local long boats, 4 wheel drives, minibus, plane and train to access special places in Laos too numerous to list here. Very good hotels always, some truly fabulous…loved it!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Laos. Our group was great fun and the guides did a good job, although sometimes it was confusing having a local guide and a lead guide. The itinerary was good and varied. Hotels were OK given standards in Laos, although the one in Vang Vieng was less good. Packing advice from Explore was somewhat bewildering. Never did work out why suitcases were not recommended. We did take our bicycle helmets but nobody else did!

Beautiful and well-planned holiday with activities that both parents and children enjoyed. The tour guide was excellent with the children; he went above and above to give us detailed information about his home country, his family, what it's like to grow up there. We felt so welcomed there.

The tour operator promised a ‘one of a lifetime experience’ and I received it! Laos was an eye opener with our guide, Lenoy, teaching us ancient and modern history of Laos along with current day traditions, morals/values and daily life of the locals. I bonded well with Lenoy and the entire group, making friends for life (we already have plans to visit each other!) and memories that I will never forget. I enjoyed every activity whether it be kayaking or strolling through a local night market and was always satisfied with my day. This made coming back to the accommodation and having a good nights sleep easy, despite some hotels being a little on the cheaper side. Overall, I had an incredible experience and would recommend the operator to anyone considering a tour group!