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The tour gave a fantastic opportunity to experience many aspects of Ecuador and the Galapagos, both its culture and its incredible biodiversity. The tour is very well organised by Explore!; we felt safe at all times and our guide, Diego, was exceptional, adding so much more to the tour than just 'guiding' us. His passion for and knowledge of his country was inspirational.

Our tour guide was fun, helpful and very knowledgeable. The hotels were first class. The scenery was beautiful. We could have used another day in London as there was so much to see.

This tour was so amazing and Smile made sure it was for all of us!!! He’s an amazing guide, friend, comedian and bodyguard ;)! I couldn’t have wished for a better tour guide. He made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun all the time. We learned so much about the culture and history of Thailand. My favorite part of this trip was the jungle trek and sleeping in the local village. Playing with the kids, seeing them happy and giving them snacks and toys was something that gave me so much joy. Thank you Smile for making this trip unforgettable!

I enjoyed every moment of my trip and I owe that to the tour manager (Shaune) & coach driver (Steve). I had a great time and would refer anyone to enjoy this experience.

Wonderful short trip to the highlights of Sri Lanka! Explore didn’t disappoint once more — everything was well-organized and perfectly planned. Our leader, Ash, truly made the trip special. He was professional, knowledgeable, and shared amazing stories from his own life that brought the country’s culture to life. I’ll definitely be back — thank you for an unforgettable experience!

An absolutely outstanding trip - I visited Uganda in 1994 to see Gorillas and the wildlife etc - so this return trip was to see how the country had changed. There were a lot of changes but some things have stayed the same. The people are still so friendly, helpful and hospitable. Obviously the greatest expected highlight is trekking to the Gorillas and it was beyond expectations - our guide Robert had arranged for us to trek to the same family group I had seen 31 years ago - a small but extremely meaningful gesture - that is what makes a trip memorable. Getting literally a few feet away from the entire family group was sensational. But there is so much more to this trip - Walking with Giraffes and Zebra, admiring the Golden Monkeys, Dancing with the Ride 4 a Woman group, Laughing with Batu Tribespeople, making coffee from the bean, drinking the Banana Gin and reflecting on history at the Rwanda Genocide Memorial. The accommodation was superb - the lodges are all in the countryside environment - so you are surrounded by wildlife. The "Hot Water Bottles" and roaring fires make a very homely feel. There's even a couple of swimming pools at the perfect points in the trip Food was outstanding - maybe just a little too much - but extremely tasty, varied and offering the chance to experience local cuisine. One Tip - most places accept US Dollars - but in Uganda they are very meticulous on the quality - they MUST be clean, fresh, flat notes. No rips, tears, added pen ink or marks. Moderate pace is the perfect grading - Early morning starts but most days we had some spare time to relax, chill, enjoy the sights, drink and laugh. A highly recommended trip!