South East Asia Active and outdoor Trips

Our leader Nela was exceptional. Responsible , caring and proactive. It rained one day and she and Bozo the mechanic researched alternative rides for us when the planned route would have been dangerous. High praise for Bozo too who cared for us and our bikes to the highest standard.

This tour was another excellent experience with Explore. Darwin, our leader, was superb and always went the extra mile to help with everything. He was amongst the best tour leaders we have experienced. The tour provided a very good introduction to the main attractions of the more visited parts of Peru. Highlights for us were Machu Pichu (of course) and the Uros and Taquile islands on Lake Titicaca, with the boat trip to get there. The whole tour was spent at high altitudes. This should be borne in mind by anyone who has any concerns about their ability to tolerate thin air and a dry atmosphere for long periods. The payoff for this though was superb views of the Andes every day! As we have come to expect with Explore tours, the accommodation quality was a bit variable. The Taquile Guesthouse was actually rather better than we expected, given the previous negative reviews that we had read. Yes, it was quite basic, but it was definitely worth it to experience the rustic way of life of the island, the hosts were very friendly and the welcome a warm one. The accommodation elsewhere on the tour was generally quite comfortable, although our hotel room at Arequipa was a little too noisy. A small point, but we would suggest that the visits from Ollantaytambo to the Maras salt mines and Moray Inca terraces should be included in the itinerary rather than being an optional extra. Everyone on our tour booked for this option rather than the alternatives of kayaking/paddle boarding (expensive and probably in rather cold water) and a craft brewery visit (something you can easily do in the UK, so not a particularly Peruvian experience). Overall, the tour comes highly recommended by us.

Fabulous trip, great experience to be on such a lovely unique boat. The crew were amazing and adapted the route when the weather turned windy and choppy but this added to a great trip. Without the amazing tour leader Thanos the trip would not be the same. Would thoroughly recommend. However the cabins are cosy so pack light.

This was a very enjoyable, scenic trip. The views are spectacular! Enjoyed all the dinners and lunches we received. The motor coach bus transportation everyday was very enjoyable. The only problem was the early morning departure schedules was a little nerve racking getting everything packed to move onto the next hotel accommodations. The hotels we stayed at were very comfortable and accommodating. I really have to say Canada has very friendly and helpful people. The views are out of this world! So glad I got to visit this beautiful country! Last but not least, our tour guide *personal info removed by Feefo* and bus driver*personal info removed by Feefo* were terrific. They both were so helpful and pleasantly friendly, funny and accommodating to our needs. Would definitely recommend Insight Tours to friends and family! Keep up the good work!!!

Oh my gosh! I had the absolute best time in Costa Rica. Our guide Juan Carlos had ALL the knowledge. We asked him everything, history, culture, plants, animals, birds, trees, weather and he had all the answers. My favorite thing was his sense of humor. He always made us laugh and feel welcome. The drivers were amazing too! Ronny was able to spot all the wildlife without any binoculars. Christian was super friendly and engaging as well. My favorite was watching the Green Sea turtles nesting. Such a magical experience. The whale watching was incredible. Whitewater rafting was a blast and lunch was really delicious on the shore. So many amazing memories and such warm and wonderful people. I highly recommend this trip to anyone and demand JC as your guide. Just absolutely the best.

The holiday was brilliant from the seamless transfer to the hotel to the amazing experiences we had along the way. Zep our tour guide was wonderful. She organised everything and was such fun to be with. The hotel was clean, quiet, had a good swimming pool and provided a lovely breakfast. There was plenty the kids would eat too like cereal, fruit, bread and jam. If you like being in, on or around the water this holiday is for you. Every day there is the opportunity for swimming in crystal clear waters. This was our first family Explore holiday and we look forward to doing many more.