Laos Local boat rides Trips

The trip, overall itinerary and organisation was very good. This trip covered 3 countries over 4 weeks, in each of which we had a separate tour leader. Although all were nice people and helpful there is room for improvement. Our TL in Cambodia was quite difficult to understand (accent) but more significantly he talked far too much making details difficult to sort out. If he had focussed just on key facts, events etc it would have been much better. Also, all 3 took us to very poor restaurants where it seems they get free meals as a minimum. This should be addressed or made clear to clients. Nevertheless overall had a fantastic time. One further item to consider the train from Hanoi to Hue was considered by nearly all the clients on our trip to be exhausting and poor. Perhaps consider upgrading the train compartments. Most hotels were fair to OK with a few good, which I liked.

This really was an excellent trip with a new itinerary. Highlights were too many the mention but include Angkor Watt, the beauty of Laos, waterfalls, historic temples and several different modes of transport. Highly recommended…

Very good trip. In Siam Riep, it would have been good to have some free time and maybe some trips other than to temples (e.g. land mine rats). Otherwise, a very good trip overall.

A very varied trip from the mountains and villages of northern Laos to the splendour of Angkor Wat. There's a lot of travelling involved but it's part of the adventure - boat along the Mekong, bullet train, other boat trips, cycling around Don Kkon island etc. Very good hotels and food. You can get a Cambodian visa at the border (cost c. $33)

Absolutely wonderful trip, brilliantly planned and organised by Explore. Full on but not rushed, a lot of ground covered excellent introduction to this wonderful country and its people. Great variation of mode of transport - best suited to the experience and always ready and waiting for us - local long boats, 4 wheel drives, minibus, plane and train to access special places in Laos too numerous to list here. Very good hotels always, some truly fabulous…loved it!!

Beautiful and well-planned holiday with activities that both parents and children enjoyed. The tour guide was excellent with the children; he went above and above to give us detailed information about his home country, his family, what it's like to grow up there. We felt so welcomed there.