Thailand Tours in March 2027

Vespa food tour in Hanoi was great fun! Tour and tour guides were excellent. However we should have gone to an elephant sanctuary. We never saw one elephant.! Also tipping should be prepaid. It was a constant issue on the tour!!!! The first day of the Bangkok extension should have been scheduled with activities. We were all ready to go and nothing was really planned. It was very disappointing. We all had been together on the tour and there was no need for relaxation and free time. Everyone agreed with this assessment. Tho the tour manager was exceptional as were the individual guides in each country. I would highly recommend this tour.

All in all it was a fantastic holiday, with a great range of things to see and do. The highlights for me were the elephant sanctuary, the home stay and it’s ride around the village, cycling around Sukhothai, exploring Uthai Thani market, staying at the raft house, visiting the railway market and exploring Bangkok by tuk-tuk. Beforehand I had been quite nervous about the cycling part, as I don’t ride. However, the paths were flat and there were no cars to worry about. It felt lovely and tranquil riding around the park. For anyone who didn’t want to cycle there was a golf buggy provided. Some reviews mentioned the raft houses as not being suitable for people in their 70’s, but those in our group found it not to be a problem. We all did the optional raft trip, where we got towed upstream for 30mins, then wearing a buoyancy aid, we got into the river to drift back, which took 15 mins. Good fun. There were some early sites, but then you could relax on the minibus, as most days there was a 3-4 hour drive to get to the next place. The drivers were lovely and provided us with water and cold towels, which were gratefully received. There were also plenty of USB charging points in the minibuses, so we could listen to music/books as we travelled without draining our batteries. We all did the optional boat trip in Bangkok which was a refreshingly breezy way to see the sites. Would recommend. We also all did the optional tuk-tuk tour, which was fun and some of us tried the local deep fried insects and a scorpion! I particularly liked the fact that there was some times when we could explore by ourselves; whether it was to look around a market, go to a bar or go for a massage. We had two massages, one a traditional one and the other an oil one, both were very good. Prices for massages ranged between £6-£10 for an hour. Nui, our tour guide was excellent; being both knowledgeable and friendly. For our last evening meal she took us to a restaurant with a fabulous view overlooking the whole of Bangkok. We and another 2 people from the group also did the extension to Koh Samet. The transport arrangements both ways could not be faulted. The accommodation was lovely with a little beach and pool nearby. Then just a couple of minutes away was the very long sandy beach and hustle and bustle of bars and then not much further to the shops and restaurants in the village. Whilst there it was my birthday and the hotel decorated the room and gave me a cake; then at Winkks bar when the staff heard, they gave me a free drink and strawberries!

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.

We had a fantastic experience on our tour with Collette. We enjoyed traveling through 4 countries with ease, because of the great organization and helpful guide. I loved practicing tai Che as we cruised through the rocky peaks of Ha Long Bay. Cooking classes, boat tours, night markets, unique interactions with local residents made our experience truly life changing. John, our Vietnamese guide was truly phenomenal. We loved every day of our tour!

Riding Vespas through downtown Saigon. Learning about the trained rats finding land mines. The tunnels and various booby traps during the war. The many different boat rides especially the basket boats. The people and the culture and learning about Buddhism.

Too many to decide, but the Vespa food tour in Saigon comes to mind as one I will never forget. Sunrise at Angkor Wat in Cambodia was amazing…another experience to never be forgotten.