Middle East Adventure Trips

Flew from Edinburgh via Doha and Bangkok to Chang Mai. Timings a bit tight but we got there and bags a few hours later. Met by the guide (Witt)- great guy and really helpful. Itinerary was great, stayed in some top places and saw a great number of temples etc. Food ideas were always top notch and well thought out. All very good quality food and usually cheap. The home stay in Nanton Chan was exceptional and the friendliness and acceptance of us by the people was great. The tour meanders down to Bangkok where it finishes and we really enjoyed. Also the people who seem to book via Explore are great bunch and very friendly so everyone fits in. The driving was full on but comfortable and our drivers were exceptional. If you are into full on temples and Thai culture this is an excellent break. Flying back to Edinburgh was tight so probably leave longer gaps between connections.

We had a wonderful tour leader caller Yasser who had an excellent knowledge of egyptology. We learned so much and had an enjoyable, intetesting and varied holiday. There was a good balance between scheduled activities/visits and optional ones.

Our tour leader Hung was great at ensuring everyone was engaged with our itinerary and activities that were planned including additional activities he had arranged. There was a change to the expected itinerary and we did not stay in ha long bay but in ka ba island, the resort at ka ba has been so polite by recent developments and I we could have to preferred an overnight st as y on a boat to prior to o the cruise in la han bay, that being said la han bay was quieter and beautiful. The stay in the Mekong Delta was beyond words and probably made the trip for me overall. The only other minor criticism of the tour was that we did not spend enough time at the war remnants museum but we were able to return to the museum on the final day in our own time to see the rest of the exhibits. Overall an amazing experience and one I will cherish, thank you Hung for all of your hard work.

Belize was the one country I'd not visited in Central America, and it did not disappoint. As a keen photographer, it provided many opportunities to catch wildlife in action, and to see many Mayan ruins. Having been to many of the larger Mayan sites, I'd saved Tikal for last, and it turned out to be a must-see, even better then anticipated. Our guide Justin was great.

Excellent but challenging hiking tour of Gran Canaria. Never expected such beauty. We were lucky to have excellent weather throughout the trip and the island had heavy rain in the fall making for an unusually green landscape. The six hikes were each a bit different as far as terrain and environment and all were wonderful. Our tour leader was very knowledgeable and experienced and always attentive. David was very organized and clear. As per the itinerary, we covered a lot of ground, averaging over 8 miles each day. Elevation gains and losses were significant so could be a struggle if one isn’t in good shape. The paths frequently had loose cobble, rough surfaces and slippery spots so one had to pay attention at all times. We had a great group and everyone seemed to get along very well making this one of my favorite Explore trips. I look forward to going to others of the Canary Islands.

A really excellent trip that was well paced. Some excellent wildlife encounters including a swim with nurse sharks, a manatee with her calf and amazing bird life. Interesting Mayan sites, with the trip to Tikal being a stand-out. Our guide, Justin, was outstanding. The accommodation was mostly good, although the Sea Soray in Placencia was very poor.