GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 to 39): Embark on this 29-day tour of Thailand and Vietnam, beginning with the vibrant streets of Bangkok, where a boat cruise, temple visits, and tuk-tuk rides reveal the city’s rich culture. Journey to Khao Sok National Park to experience floating bungalows and serene lake activities. Continue to Koh Phangan for stunning beaches, island adventures, and Muay Thai or yoga sessions. Explore Phi Phi Islands with boat tours, hikes, and panoramic views, then unwind in Phuket. Chiang Mai offers jungle treks, an elephant sanctuary visit, and bamboo rafting. In Hanoi, immerse in rich culture, followed by Halong Bay's natural beauty and Ninh Binh’s picturesque landscapes. Discover Hoi An through boat rides, cooking classes, and lantern-making, then experience the Mekong Delta’s rural life and explore the historical Cu Chi Tunnels before making our way back to Ho Chi Minh City. .
GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 - 39): Experience the best of both worlds in Thailand with cultural sightseeing in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and plenty of blissful island exploration in the Phi Phi Islands, Koh Phangan and Phuket. Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary, trek to an overnight hill tribe homestay in Chiang Mai, enjoy bamboo rafting, take a boat tour of the Phi hi Islands, stay in a floating bungalow in Khao Sok and so much more!
GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 - 39): Discover Thailand on this 12-day tour, beginning with a cruise through Bangkok’s canals and visits to its revered temples. After a scenic overnight train journey south to Khao Sok, explore towering limestone cliffs and pristine lakes. The journey continues to Koh Phangan, renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, before uncovering hidden gems on the island. Choose between Muay Thai boxing or a private yoga class for a blend of adventure and relaxation. The tour concludes on Phi Phi Island with boat trips around Phi Phi Leh, snorkelling, hiking to iconic viewpoints, and a private boat tour of the beautiful Paradise Islands, creating unforgettable experiences throughout.
GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 to 49): Embark on this 27-day tour of Thailand and Vietnam, beginning in Bangkok with a long-tail boat cruise, tuk-tuk ride, and a cooking class, before travelling south on an overnight train to Khao Sok National Park for jungle treks, river tubing, and stays in floating bungalows and treehouses. After relaxing on Koh Phangan with Muay Thai and yoga, explore Phi Phi Islands and Phuket. In Vietnam, discover Hanoi’s vibrant streets, enjoy a Halong Bay cruise, and trek through Sapa’s terraced hills. Explore Ninh Binh’s countryside, followed by an overnight train to Hoi An for cooking classes, lantern making, and beach time. The journey continues to Ho Chi Minh City, with a Mekong Delta exploration and a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader.
Northern Thailand: home of serene temples, unreal scenery, epic histories, food that slaps. And So. Much. More. Want to embrace the new? Jump headfirst into the unknown? Immerse yourself in the extraordinary? This is THE place to do it. We’ll go beyond those all-star attractions and delve deep into the local culture. Grab your camera and pull on those elephant-print pants ‘cos it’s time to get started.
Journey along the Malay Peninsula discovering Malaysia, Thailand and Laos before entering China and the ancient capital of Xian. Join the Trans Mongolian Railway to take you into Mongolia and discover the wilderness of the steppe on this unique journey.
Following in the footsteps of our 60th Anniversary journey we continue the epic adventure of an overland journey from Singapore to London. This truly momentous overland journey traverses nearly half the globe from the tip of the Malay Peninsula to central London by train. For transcontinental travellers, overland adventurers and rail travel enthusiasts alike this is a unique journey.
Travel from Vientiane to Bangkok, taking in the highlights of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia en route. Explore enchanting Luang Prabang and cruise Halong Bay and the Mekong Delta. Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels, marvel at Angkor Wat and more on this 23 day Indochina adventure.
Join this captivating 6-day journey through Thailand's cultural wonders. Explore Ayutthaya's ancient ruins, Sukhothai Historical Park, and Chiang Rai's intricate temples. Discover the mystique of the Golden Triangle and indulge in Chiang Mai's tea culture at Araksa Tea Garden. Experience a sustainable city tour and try traditional Khao Soi by the Ping River.
Discover the essence of Thailand in just 5 days. Explore Ayutthaya's sacred ruins, Lopburi's playful monkeys, and Sukhothai's serene historical park. Venture to Chiang Rai's colorful temples and the famed Golden Triangle before delving into Chiang Mai's tea culture at Araksa Tea Garden. An optional visit to an ethical Elephant Sanctuary offers a unique wildlife encounter.
Embark on a captivating journey through Thailand's cultural treasures from Bangkok. Cruise the Mahasawat canal, visit Ayutthaya's ruins, marvel at Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, explore Sukhothai Historical Park, and discover Chiang Rai's temples. Experience the Golden Triangle's allure, Chiang Mai's tea culture, a sustainable city tour, and taste delicious Khao Soi by the Ping River.
Embark on a mesmerising journey across three captivating countries in Southeast Asia. Begin with the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, delve into the lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta, and feel the poignant history in Phnom Penh. Experience the awe of Angkor’s temples before your adventure culminates in the bustling cityscape of Bangkok. This expedition is designed to immerse you in cultural wonders, historical insights, and picturesque landscapes.
Discover the magic of Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang with our exceptional adventure! Immerse yourself in vibrant Thai culture as you explore ancient temples, bustling night markets, and scenic landscapes. Journey through Laos's rich heritage with visits to stunning waterfalls and traditional villages. This unforgettable trip offers unique experiences like cooking classes, monk-led meditation, and river cruises, ensuring every moment is memorable. Book this cultural and nature-packed journey for an immersive Southeast Asian escape!
This trip was made extraordinary by two absolutely outstanding guides, one in Cambodia (Sokchea) one in Vietnam (Truong). Their knowledge, communication skills, good humour, organisational skills and sheer passion for what they do was incredible. We arranged additional tours with our guides, and being able to depend on them for taking care of every detail, from supporting with transport arrangements, recommending and taking us to great local restaurants and evening shows, sometimes joining us for fun, ensuring that our access to sites of interest was smooth and hassle-free, whilst providing a fascinating and insightful perspective on history, culture and lifestyle. In Vietnam, Truong is an incredible asset to Explore: he went above and beyond his remit every day to ensure that everyone in our group had the best, most enjoyable experience. This was priceless, his energy and enthusiasm, and superb social skills ensured that this was an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. We learned so much, and genuinely shared laughter, food and good company. This Explore trip, due to the local guides, and wonderful company of our small group, totally exceeded our expectations.
Having a small group of 5, meant that we were able to get to know each other along the way too, and shared a lot of fun. We hugely enjoyed our “Happy Team” and hope we’ve made some new friends too.
Hotels were mostly great, some more basic but overall good, clean standards. Some excelled, like Cat Ba Paradise Hotel; only one was quite disappointing and a bit frustrating in their really inefficient check-in processes, Trang Hotel in Bangkok, which wasn’t helpful after long-haul journey. Otherwise, good accommodation and friendly helpful staff along the way.