Last Minute Thailand Tours and June

I had the best time during my 4 week Contiki in South East Asia. We had a great group, fantastic trip manager (shoutout Tate), got to see so much of each country, was able to indulge in so many different activities and experiences.

I had the most amazing trip on the Bangkok to Singapore adventure. Our tour guide was great, the accommodations were amazing (floating bungalows were my favorite), and the schedule was perfect. This trip would be good for anybody who is traveling for the first time or 100th time (this was my first time traveling solo and my first time visiting Asia). Most of the people on the trip booked a few extra nights in Singapore so the trip felt a little longer than it officially was. The pacing is perfect (it is go-go-go, but in a perfect way) and most of us slept on the transit. I definitely recommend the add on activity for the sunset cruise in Krabi, the entire group went on it and it was one of the top moments for me and many others on the trip. This was my first Contiki, I had booked with a different tour group in the past but definitely prefer Contiki as it was very organized and we knew what to expect but also extremely fun. There was a great mix of included activities and free time. I definitely feel like I got really good bang for my buck too. I’m already itching for my next trip.

This was an interesting introduction to Thailand. Most accomodation was good quality with the exception of floating back packer style rooms on the River Kwai. Completely unacceptable for travellers in their 70s. Conversely activities on the river were great and highly recommended. We loved the train journeys from Bangkok and along the eastern coast. These gave a great view of the fabulous Thai countryside. The tour also involved some long riad journeys by minivan. Roads are safe and driving standards generally high. Our superb guide was knowledgeable and organised most of our independent dining at our request. Optional excursions were relatively expensive and like most of our group we avoided or made our own private arrangents. We left the tour at Koh Lanta to follow our own extension with a few more days spent on lovely beachside locations that dot the island. A very good tour, reasonably priced with few caveats. It ranges from the organised chaos that is Bangkok to the hills of the northwest and stunning and dramatic Kwai valley to the balmy humid hot sunny beaches of the southern island. Recommended...go for it

Our sixth Explore! trip proved to be another triumph. Superb tour leader (Duan) and good local guides, with good itinerary expertly overcoming local Thai / Cambodia border dispute travel difficulties. Largely flat cycling routes incorporating interesting off the beaten track exploration. Updated accommodation good all round with excellent Smiling Gecko Farmhouse Resort a highlight. Can’t fault Duan for his leadership of an excellent group of like minded travelers through three countries with humor and superb all round knowledge. Never try, never know!

A great group of people. Modifications were made to the itinerary due to the Thai-Cambodian border dispute and this turned out not to be the trip we had originally signed up for. Leaders and guides were very pleasant and helpful. Some great experiences on the trip.

This trip was incredible! From the travel guide, to the accommodation and even the company! Meeting people around the world was an eye opener and not having to worry about planning the trip was stress free. I would do it all over again. Stay a few nights after to explore Thailand more, it is a beautiful country. 10/10 would recommend.