Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Yet another excellent trip with Explore. Each day was a new, diverse cycle ride providing a real insight to Vietnam - off the beaten track. Our guide Bình was so kind, full of knowledge and enthusiasm which he was so willing to share with the group.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
1st off Tam the guide was extremely well informed and competent with his knowledge and love of Viet Nam that he shared with the group.
Highlights for me included:
Mekong Delta cruise.
Hoi An old town.
Vespa tour at night
Sailing Cat Ba.
A great experience of culture, food, wartime history and beautiful scenery.
Wi-Fi in Thanh Lich Hotel was terrible.
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Explore have exceptional guides and exceptional itineraries. You really get to see and explore a country in a safe and sustainable way. With lots of smiles and memories to last a lifetime. We will definitely be travelling with Explore again!
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
We really enjoyed this comprehensive tour of Vietnam. Including time in more rural areas as well as the well known cities and sites, it gave us a great insight into local culture and there was plenty of opportunity to meet the locals who were incredibly friendly. The trip ran seemlesly in the extremely capable hands of our tour leader Diem, one of the best we've had (this was our 6th family holiday with Explore). Highlights would include all of the bike rides, exploring Tam Coc caves by boat, Saigon by cyclo, the amazing food, so fresh and plentiful, and the kids loved haggling for bargains in the markets and shops (especially Hoi An). Accommodation and transport were both of a great standard. Well done Explore!
Excellent family adventure. So much fun and excellent guide. Kids will talk about it for a long time. We had 3 families with 6 teenagers who were all impressed.
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This was a perfect whistle stop tour to ticket of many bucket list places and activities. The itinerary was the perfect variety of activity and chill / self explore time. I highly recommend this tour. Jay was incredibly organised, always keeping us updated and shared so much local knowledge that I will cherish. Thank you Jay for everything!!
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-40 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cebu City, Siargao, Cebu, Bohol
Cebu City, Siargao, Cebu, Bohol, Moalboal, Boracay
Looking for an authentic way to experience Southeast Asia? The "Simply Bangkok to Hanoi" tour package is a 17-day, easy-paced adventure for experienced travelers, spanning Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Traveling by local transport and staying in simple hotels, this trip offers a genuine window into the region’s culture and diversity.
Begin in dynamic Bangkok, then cross into Cambodia to explore the ancient jungle temples of Angkor in Siem Reap. Discover Phnom Penh’s glittering Royal Palace and the sobering history of the Killing Fields before journeying into Vietnam. Here, highlights include the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City and the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, along with the charm of Hoi An and the imperial city of Hue.
This tour’s unique selling point is its use of local transport and off-the-beaten-path accommodations, creating opportunities for authentic interaction and deeper cultural immersion. With all logistics arranged, it’s perfect for travelers who value connection and real-world experiences over luxury. Dive into Southeast Asia’s heart with this memorable trip.
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
All was a great experience as usual from Explore, tour leaders were great, always there if needed, very accommodating. Looking forward to the next trip ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Unreal trip. Intimate little group partying through Thailand. Loved Patrick and his energy, very knowledgeable man, took such good care of us. I would be very happy to go on another tour with Patrick.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
London, Phuket, Bangkok, Surat T
London, Phuket, Bangkok, Surat Thani, Khao Sok National Park, Krabi