South East Asia Local boat rides Trips

I have done other group holidays before but this was my first hiking tour, and first Explore tour, and is very unlikely to be my last! I was a last minute on request booking and the company were really helpful and communication was easy. Besi was a great tour leader! The accomodation and food were good and better than expected. The walking and scenery were stunning and really enjoyable in the warm sun. We had a fantastic group of 16 and chatted and laughed the whole week. This was my first time in Albania and I would highly recommend and would happily visit again! To note, 1 filtered water bottle was useful, with 1 normal one too. Water socks/shoes were handy for rivers. There were plenty of places to buy soft drinks or beers, and ice cream throughout the week. The Theft zip lining was good fun and worthwhile and it is definitely worth booking flights to give time for a day exploring Tirana.

The holiday starts with a long travel day which includes an interesting ferry ride, then a shortish walk. Two days of longer walks in spectacular scenery, then the biggest day over a high pass into another valley - by this time we are prepared, even in temperatures in the high 30s. Then two easier days full of interest. First hotel is great, the second is a simpler guesthouse involving sharing rooms with one or two people - but by then we all knew each other. The only down side was a huge traffic jam between Shkoder and Tirana on the way back, but we still had time to enjoy the capital.

This was the most incredible trip. Our guide, Oli (Luo) was fabulous. His English was excellent, he had a great sense of humour and he was extremely knowledgeable about all of the places we walked and visited. My fellow travelling companions were great and we enjoyed each other’s company. The views were amazing as was the food and I fell in love with China and its people and have memories I will treasure. Don’t forget your toilet roll or mosquito spray.

This was possibly the best holiday I have had in a long time. The scenery was amazing, I loved the walking and enjoyed being outside for so much of the week. The people I met in the group and the leader, Besi, were also a big part of the reason why I really enjoyed this holiday. I would definitely recommend this trip.

Jay transformed a good tour into an unforgettable tour. I hope that you'll get to travel with him if you book this tour which is a great way to explore the Philippines, make new friends, and/or take a break from solo travelling!!

Just wrapped up the most incredible 17-day tour through the Philippines, and it exceeded every expectation! The itinerary was packed with unforgettable experiences — island hopping, snorkeling with turtles, cliff jumping, kayaking, and so much more. But what truly made the trip unforgettable was the people… and one person in particular: Massive shout-out to Jay, our tour guide! 🙌 Jay was absolutely legendary — super friendly, organized, and always full of energy. He brought the whole group together like a family from day one, and his love for the Philippines was contagious. Whether it was teaching us local phrases, finding the best street food, or making sure every detail of the trip ran smoothly, Jay went above and beyond in every way. Can’t wait for my next adventure with this team!