Vietnam Tours in April 2027

This was our first organised tour holiday and it exceeded our expectations in every possible way. The information provided by Explore before the holiday was highly accurate, the itinerary was as described and the “premium” hotels were well worth the little extra cost. Explore also organised our flights and the whole experience was seamless. Our tour guide/leader was exceptionally knowledgeable, providing an interesting and educational dimension, from local insights through to the history and language of the country. Perfection.

It was a wonderful trip, and the experience with this operator was truly unique. From the very beginning, we were treated in a special way, and every detail of each day and every experience was carefully attended to. I wholeheartedly recommend this company and would certainly choose to travel with them again in another country.

AMAZING TRIP…. Tour Manager John the absolutely the BEST. It was an experience of a lifetime. It is hard to put into words or explain the wonders of each country. Book this trip and you won’t be disappointed. It far exceeded my expectations. The smaller group size for travel was a bonus. The hotel accommodations were excellent. The way John (tour manager) explained and provided all the necessary information each day was so helpful. I would do this trip again in a heartbeat .

Collette’s Kingdoms of Southeast Asia is a wonderful trip with an ambitious itinerary that spends time (17 or 18 days, depending on how you count) in 4 Southeast Asian Countries: 1) Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Vietnam is the focus, with stops in the north, middle, and south of the country. Vietnam is a very interesting, vibrant, and energetic country, with amazing food, and the tour benefits from the tour manager/leader being Vietnamese. Our trip leader was awesome, and I can’t say enough good things about him. Our Vietnamese trip leader stayed with us throughout the entirety of the trip, but excellent local guides joined the tour in the remaining three countries. Three days in Cambodia focused on the ancient cities of Siem Reap, such as the Angkor Wat ruins. The following 3 days in Laos focused on the Buddhist temples and culture as well as a beautiful excursion along the Mekong River. Visits to night markets were offered in all 3 countries. The trip concludes with one night in Bangkok, Thailand and it is easy to extend your stay with the extension offered by Collette of with a few days in your own. Bangkok is an amazing city and one night/one day won’t do. Our tour had 23 people and it moved as a group pretty well. We had a good group, everyone very friendly and helpful to each other. All the hotels were solid, comfortable accommodations - not 5 star, but mostly 4 star (I believe the Laos hotel, probably one of the best in Luang Prabang, would be considered a 3 star hotel by American standards). The tour included plenty of free time, but the organized group excursions were well considered in terms of taking you to see what most tourists want to see as well as introducing you to some genuinely local and personal experiences (like visiting the home of a Vietnamese fighter pilot who fought in the Vietnam War to get his personal perspective on the war). On occasion the daily itinerary was a little rushed, perhaps overly ambitious, but overall the tour was well balanced between planned activities and free time.

Some exceptionally beautiful views and friendly people made this trip a memorable experience. Paths winding around rice fields and through bamboo forests, being led by local guides - very different to the walks I do back home! The warmth of the people we met, some of whom laid on delicious lunches along the hikes, added to the experience. And the cruise around Lan Ha Bay was a pleasant way to relax and enjoy the coastal scenery.

An amazing tour of North, Central and South Vietnam. We had an excellent tour leader, Tam, who introduced us to this wonderful country. Very comfortable hotels throughout the tour and a beautiful homestay in the Mekong Delta. Wonderful local food and drink - every meal was delicious esp the egg coffee! Multiple modes of transport throughout the tour (including rickshaw, ferry, cable car, sleeper train, various boats, and bicycles) and varied excursions (including the Water Puppet Theatre, Acrobat Show at Saigon Opera House and a foody tour on a Vintage Vespa) all added to the adventure. What a fantastic trip, thank you Explore and Tam!