“I did the South East Asia Adventure trip and it was amazing! Everything was very straight forward and organised. Going with Gap360 allowed me to relax and not have to worry about planning travel, accommodation and activities. They were really good at being flexible to the groups preferences regarding activities. As a vegetarian, they took this into consideration at every included meal and always made sure I had lots of options.
We had a group of 21, you are with people 24/7 and it is a great way of meeting friends for life.
Our group leaders became part of the group like good friends and it was always sad to part from them. I think the group leaders have a big impact on the experience which is why we were so lucky to have 5 fantastic leaders:
Keng was brilliant in Bangkok at keeping us organised and brought friendly vibes to make us feel comfortable for the beginning of our trip. Lee in Cambodia became a good friend. I trusted him and he cared for us all a lot, he always made sure everyone was okay and enjoying themselves. Viet showed us the beautiful Vietnam and was very knowledgeable on the culture of the country. He was very organised and officiant as well as fun. Lao helped me massively with finding my missing bag and was very chill. He showed us the most amazing places in Laos. Last but not least, Mai showed us the rest of Thailand and she has been incredible. She is organised and has so much knowledge on a wide variety of things about the country and culture. She is so fun, friendly and welcoming.
I couldn’t have asked for better group leaders and I will miss them all a lot.”
Hey Harriet,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review – we’re thrilled to hear how much you loved the South East Asia Adventure! It’s fantastic to know that the trip felt smooth and stress-free for you, and that you were so well looked after – especially when it came to your dietary needs too 🎉
We’re so glad you had such an amazing group and that your leaders made such a lasting impression. Keng, Lee, Viet, Lao, and Mai will be absolutely delighted to hear your kind words – they really are such a huge part of what makes these trips special.
And thank you again for sharing all the lovely photos of the group too – it’s so great to see those memories captured! Wishing you all the best for your future travels 🌏✨
Best wishes,
The Gap 360 Team
“I really enjoyed the experience that i had doing the south east asia 47day adventure. I am however disappointed at some of the places we had been taken to. Some places were so run down it wasn’t even worth taking us there and it always seemed like the included activities were the bad ones.
In malaysia we got taken to a “butterfly farm” which was seemed to be “ethical” this is not the case and there is no way anyone could be tricked into this. All the butterflies were dead and had been glued onto the ceiling and walls while they were dead. a lonely kangaroo was sad in a corner of a tiny cage looking so depressed and skinny. A sheep had its insides hanging out after just given birth to a lamb that was clearly struggling. The list goes on about how vile this place is. It’s disgusting and i’m so disappointed that gap360 are giving our money to this company. it is in the cameron highlands and will be writing more about this to gap30.
Apart from those downfalls i had an amazing time with all the people on the group especially the leaders kengkong,Lee,Viet,Prae,Tiva and wadi who made the experience so amazing.”
“I am yet to start my trip. But with all the preparation the team I have been in touch with have been great and really supportive. I'm truly excited to start my Travels and want to thank Amelia, Ria and Sophie. Without them it wouldn't be possible.”
Hey Frances,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you’ve felt supported during your trip preparations, and Amelia, Ria, and Sophie will be so pleased to know they’ve made a difference. 🤩
We can’t wait for you to start your travels and hear all about the amazing experiences ahead 🌍
Best wishes,
“They have been so helpful with answering questions and creating plans, especially Luke! Without his help I wouldn’t have booked my trip which I now can’t wait for!!”
Hey,
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience - and we'll be sure to pass the shoutout on to Luke! 🙌
So glad he could help you get everything sorted. Wishing you an amazing trip it! ✈️🌍
Best wishes,
“I recently completed the Southeast Asia Adventure (47 days), which took us through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, and Singapore. This is my second time traveling with gap360 having done the Bali Intro trip last year with no issues. The first half of the trip particularly Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam was nothing short of incredible. The experiences were unforgettable, I’ve made friends for life, and our guides Mai, Lee, and Viet were phenomenal. Their energy, insight, and support made those parts of the trip truly special. I couldn’t have asked for better.
Unfortunately, my time in Laos completely changed the tone of the trip. While staying at Jungle Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng, our room was broken into during the night and my bag was stolen. It contained everything — passport, wallet, all my bank cards, driver’s licence, and all the cash I had for the rest of the trip. I reported the theft immediately to our guide, Lao, and contacted Gap 360 using their 24-hour emergency number. I expected some kind of support or guidance, but instead, I was met with indifference. Lao didn’t take the situation seriously and seemed skeptical that the theft even happened. I had to speak to the hostel reception myself who couldn’t help, as the place had no CCTV near the rooms. It should be noted that for some reason the reception had taken our room keys on arrival, meaning our dorms were left unlocked whenever we went out for activities during the day and could only be locked from inside the room. Our group raised concerns about this the moment we arrived, but Lao brushed them off.
Eventually, after Lao seemed to accept the bag had actually been stolen, we went to the local tourism police. After he had a short conversation in the local language, I was told that the Vang Vieng police could not help and that I would need to travel alone to Vientiane to file a report. Lao offered no plan and no clear guidance. I had to leave the tour and sort it all out on my own with no ID, no money, and no idea what was waiting for me.
I'm generally quite independent, but in a situation like this, I was scared. I cannot imagine how overwhelming this would be for a more nervous traveler and could see how a situation like this would put you off traveling for life. When I contacted the Gap 360 24hr emergency line I was expecting some level of reassurance or support, but what I got was disappointing. The woman who answered the emergency line was abrupt and snappy. She told me she was sitting in the car park waiting to go into work and asked me to wait for her to go into the office for her to help me. When she eventually did send information through, it was just general details about what to do when your passport gets stolen abroad - something I’d already found online myself before calling. Most importantly, no financial help whatsoever was offered. I had no money, no cards, and was stuck alone in a foreign country. When I told Gap 360 this, they suggested my parents send money via Western Union (a bit hard to prove my identity to the cashier with no identification!!!) Also as I am unfortunately not a silver spoon, my parents would not have been in a position to help me anyway. Also, I am not dense and understand that gap360 need to make money but surely there should be a contingency for situations like this. Thankfully, a girl on my tour generously offered to withdraw some cash for me so I could get by for a few days while I sorted out the necessary documentation in order to return home . Gap 360 didn’t cover anything. Not the emergency travel to Vientiane, the hotel I had to book, food, embassy fees, or the bribe the police demanded just to file the report. The local guide I was put in contact with in Vientiane to “help me” was clueless. I ended up guiding him through the process with help from the British Embassy, who were the only ones who I can say truly helped me during this time and calmed my nerves.
All in all, this ordeal has cost me close to £4,000. Between the stolen belongings, emergency accommodation, travel to embassies, fees for replacement documents, and having to rebook flights it added up fast. And when I finally returned home and replaced my passport, cards, licence, etc., I then flew back out to Asia because I had another group trip booked with a separate company. None of this, not a single penny, was covered or even partially supported by Gap 360. I was offered no compensation. The only thing they did offer was a curtailment note for me to claim back on insurance. Whether that will be accepted and paid out is still up in the air (claim pending) . I’d like to add that £4k is a massive amount of money for me, and was all of my savings that I worked incredibly hard to get in my gap year. If, like me, your parents are not well off and you don’t have a massive amount of money saved, I would be extra cautious before booking. Or at least have some extra money set aside for a nightmare situation like this.
The rest of the tour group also felt that Laos was disappointing overall. Many of us agreed that the country was underwhelming compared to the rest with very little to see or do, and a general sense of being constantly taken advantage of. We all wished we had spent that extra time in Vietnam or Thailand instead.
It breaks my heart to write this review because so much of the trip up until I arrived in Laos was amazing. But the way Gap 360 and their local partners handled this situation, I feel like others should know as the support was very poor. If you’re thinking about booking this tour, I’d urge you to go in with your eyes open. The destinations are fantastic, but if anything goes wrong, especially in Laos, you’re on your own.”
Dear Customer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re so pleased to hear that the first half of your Southeast Asia Adventure was nothing short of incredible and that you made life-long friends on your travels. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Mai, Lee, and Viet- they’ll be so pleased to know they made such a positive impact on your trip.
We’re deeply sorry to hear about what happened during your time in Laos. At Gap 360, the safety, well-being, and support of all our travellers is our top priority. We’re currently carrying out an internal review into this situation, including how our 24-hour emergency support was handled, the response from our local partners and reviewing the accommodation in Laos. Your feedback is being taken seriously, and we’re looking carefully to see where we can do better. If there are lessons to be learned, we’re committed to making positive changes because every traveller should feel supported whilst travelling with Gap 360.
As a reputable travel company, we provide lots of pre-departure information on how to keep yourself and your belongings safe whilst abroad. In addition, all Gap 360 customers are required to have valid travel insurance before departure. This is essential to protect you financially against unforeseen circumstances, such as medical emergencies, stolen belongings, or trip disruptions. The level of protection will depend on the travel insurance policy you have chosen. While Gap 360 is not responsible for covering costs of stolen belongings, we are able to help with supporting documentation or other information required from your travel insurance provider.
We would welcome the chance to speak with you directly to understand more about your experience. If you’d like to chat further, please feel free to contact us at hello@gap360.com, and a senior member of the team will be in touch.
Best wishes,
The Gap 360 Team
“I did the Thailand 18-day trip with GAP360 (Thai Adventure) and it was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. I had the most amazing time — the trip was really well organised, the activities were so fun, and every place we visited was incredible.
The group was perfect — everyone was lovely and so easy to get along with, and I really liked that GAP360 made it easy to check the age range and what kind of people would be there beforehand. The extra activities were always fun but not forced — we could do our own thing too, and our guide always had great suggestions for what to do.
A huge shoutout to our guide, Namon — he was brilliant! He knew so much about every place we visited but also kept things fun and relaxed. He really looked after us and gave me amazing tips for continuing to travel around Thailand afterwards.
The trip is pretty full-on at the start which is actually great because it means you get to know everyone really quickly — by the end it felt like travelling with friends. I loved every minute, especially the elephant sanctuary and the time we spent at the islands at the end.
I’d recommend this trip to anyone — whether you’re solo or with a friend, GAP360 makes it so easy and you’ll have the best time!”
Hi, thank you for your lovely review! ⭐ We are so pleased to hear that you had such an amazing experience on Thai Adventure. It is great feedback that you enjoyed the active start of the trip. We agree it's a great way to get to know your new friends! Namon, and all our local guides, are a true asset to the Thai Adventure team, and we will pass your kind review on to him 😊 We hope you enjoy the rest of your travels!
“Luke was amazing to chat to for more information! Was so good to find out more from him, very good communication! Me and my friend are so happy with the services provided and are so excited for our travels!!”
“I did the 47 day trip with gap 360. Overall this trip was an amazing experience and something ill never forget. I met the most beautiful people and was able to see and experience incredible things. This was made possible by the trip being incredibly well organised and scheduled for us without having to worry or think about anything other than enjoying ourselves. The trip leaders were another leading factor in this. Viet and povan were extremely knowledgable and passionate about their countries and cultures. They were so willing to share the best spots and make our experience the best it could be. Mai and lee were always so happy and energetic. Their energy was infectious. Wat d only had a day with us but his passion for singapore was clear from the minute we got there. He helped us have the perfect end to the trip. Wish we had a bit more time! I would 100% do this again and recommend to anyone!!”
Hey,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this amazing review! We're so pleased to hear that your 47-day Southeast Asia Adventure with Gap 360 was such a memorable and meaningful experience.
We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Viet, Povan, Mai, Lee, and Wat D. 🤩
Thanks again for your lovely feedback and your recommendation. We’d love to have you back on another adventure soon! 🌏
Best wishes,
The Gap 360 Team
“Has been an amazing trip guides have been amazing help and great fun Lee, Viet, Mai and Povan . Great way to travel for the first time stress free always got something to do amazing night life and views and friends for life.”
Hi Ethan, thank you for your review 😊 So pleased to hear this was your first time travelling and our tour was able to make the experience stress-free, and you met friends for life! We agree the guides are a great asset to the trip and will be sure to pass your feedback on to them. We hope this trip has influenced you to travel more - we'd love to see you on another adventure soon!
“The best trip I’ve ever been on! Everything so well planned and Patrick the tour guide was so helpful. The people are what made the trip and I could not have asked for a better group to spend the time with. If you’re reading reviews questioning whether to book the answer is yes!”
Hi Harry, thank you for your review and for sharing this great photo of your group! Patrick is an asset to the team 💚 We're so pleased you had an amazing time and would recommend the trip. We hope to see you on more adventures soon!
“I’ve just finished a 40-day tour across Southeast Asia, and it’s been the experience of a lifetime. Every destination brought something new, but what truly made the trip special were the people guiding us through it.
Lee, our tour guide in Cambodia, was absolutely hilarious — he brought so much fun and energy to every day, and somehow managed to make even the early mornings enjoyable. His love for his country and his ability to connect with everyone made Cambodia unforgettable.
But I have to give a special mention to Mai, our guide in Thailand — hands down my favourite. She was not only incredibly knowledgeable and organised but also warm, thoughtful, and genuinely made me feel looked after the entire time. Thailand was beautiful, but it was her presence that made it feel like home.
Thank you to everyone who made this trip what it was — I’ll never forget it.”
Hi Lily, thank you so much for your kind review! We are so pleased to hear you had an amazing time on your Southeast Asia adventure trip! 🤩 We agree that this trip is the experience of a lifetime, and hearing about how our local tour guides were able to make the adventure even more special is incredible. We will be sure to pass on your positive feedback to Lee, Mai, and all of the local team 💚
“The South Wast Asia trip was a great way of seeing all the main attractions of the included 4 countries and making friends along the way!
Overall the guides were superb, providing an organised and efficient yet also fun experience for us.
Would definitely recommend!”
“I used Gap360 as I was travelling for the first time alone. It was a really great way of meeting friends, and feeling safer when around strange places
The tour guides were all excellent and made us feel at home and really helpful where they could be.”
Hi James,
We are so pleased we were able to make your first time travelling alone even more special! 🤩 It's great to hear you had a great experience meeting new friends & the guides made you feel safe whilst travelling. We hope to see you on more solo adventures on our trips in the future ✈️
“I did the South East Asia Adventure 40 day trip, our trip leaders in each country were so lovely and happy to help with anything, especially Mai, Lee and Viet 🫶🫶”
Hi, thank you for your kind review! 😊 We are so pleased you had a great time on our Southeast Asia Adventure and our tour guides made your experience extra special! We will be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to Mai, Lee and Viet 🙌
“Cannot recommend a Gap 360 tour highly enough!! I went on the South East Asia trip and had the best time. Thank you to our amazing guides Keng, Viet, Lee, Lao and Mai! They were so helpful and shared their countries/culture with us while making sure we had lots of fun and we definitely had some memorable nights out. I wish I didn’t have to go home and leave Asia behind! Great way to meet people and make friends or an introduction to solo travel. Would definitely do something like this again with Gap 360!!”
Hey Charlie,
Thanks so much for your lovely review! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear you had the best time on your Southeast Asia adventure — it sounds like an unforgettable experience. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Keng, Viet, Lee, Lao, and Mai — they’ll be so pleased to hear how much of an impact they had on your trip.
It’s amazing that you made such great memories. We hope you’ll be back exploring with us again soon🌏
Best wishes,
The Gap 360 Team
Hey,
Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊 We're really glad to hear you found the booking process smooth and that we could help with your queries. If there's anything else you need before or during your trip, just give us a shout — we’re always here to help! 🌍✈️
Best wishes,
The Gap 360 Team
“Very quick and easy process! I spoke to a couple of the travel advisors and they were very helpful in my process of booking. Hopefully this amazing customer service will carry on during my trip! 🇦🇺🇦🇺”
Hey Aimee,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊
We're so glad to hear that you found the booking process quick and easy, and that our travel advisors were helpful along the way.
Wishing you an amazing adventure ahead! 🌍✈️
Best wishes,
The Gap 360 Team
