It's my 3rd tour with explore!, and I've enjoyed it very much.
The itinerary was good, and our guide - Diem - was excellent, with a lot of knowledge and good spirit.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
An interesting and actvie tour of vietnam. The guide was informative and funny, and the vietnamese people warm and friendly. A great country, and a great way to see it!
Kayaking and canoeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Cai Be, Da Bac, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An
Cycling tour was very short on distances, I thought we could have done more each day without impacting on the itinerary of the visits to places of interest.
Some days I thought that the cycling was done just to fill in gaps
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
A great new trip from Peter Bluck who created the Kerala and Sri Lankan trips. It was the first time the trip had been run so there will be some tweaking for future trips but its another winner!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
I had a great experience, I got what I’d signed up for - a feel for a real Thailand. Wonderful people, delicious food. I will be back one day! Thank you!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bangkok, Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Samui
Bangkok, Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Samui, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Koh Tao
We enjoyed our trip to Kyrgyzstan, it was very relaxing and the scenery was amazing. The highlight was the night in the yurt camp which was lovely, very remote and we even had snow overnight. The homestays and meals in local houses were very good too.
DIY picnics by the river were a nice touch.
On the down side, this trip involves a lot of travelling, sometimes on poor roads, which could be broken up better. We arrived early afternoon in some places and because most of the accommodation was on the outskirts of a town, there wasn't really anything to see or do once we arrived. One of our group thought the hotel at Toktogul Reservoir was like the one in 'The Shining'! The swimming pools had been closed for years and everything was just a little dated.
Some of the walks were not that interesting and seemed to be there to fill the time and there was also a lot of litter in many areas which wasn't pleasant.
There were descriptions in the itinerary about various places we didn't actually visit, for example Osh sounded lovely but we didn't even stop there.
Having said all that, we did enjoy the holiday, but there just were not enough highlights to maximise each day.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Cycling was by far the best way to get off the beaten track and see 600km of rural India. The diversity of the places we saw/stayed, the locals, the food, the wildlife and the culture made this a truly unforgettable experience.
Bicycle toursAdventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House, Resort, Hut, Bungalow
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Varkala, Mysore, Kochi, Nanjangu
Varkala, Mysore, Kochi, Nanjangud, Mudumalai N.P, Ooty Hill station, Guruvayoor
Experience the vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes of Southeast Asia on this 14-day tour spanning Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Designed for those with a passion for both adventure and relaxation, this itinerary moves at a moderate pace, ensuring each destination is explored in depth. Start in Ho Chi Minh City, delving into wartime history at the Cu Chi Tunnels and savoring the city’s lively street life. Cruise the Mekong Delta by bike and boat, participate in a Vietnamese cooking class, and experience a warm homestay.
Venture to Cambodia to marvel at the ancient temples of Angkor before crossing into Thailand, where Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Reclining Buddha await. The journey ends on the tranquil beaches of Hua Hin, offering a restful counterpoint to the bustling cities and jungle adventures.
The tour’s unique highlight is its comprehensive mix of city, countryside, and coast—with a focus on hands-on experiences and local interaction, making it an ideal package for travelers who want both action and authenticity across three remarkable countries.