“I was on the 47 day South East Asia Journey starting on the 15th February in Bangkok. I throughly enjoyed the trip and the travel between countries is easy and seamless. This is a great way to get a taster for the countries you are visiting as I know I want to return to most already.
Started out in Bangkok with Pear as the first tour guide, her vibrant energy was a great start to the trip as we met the group for the first time.
Cambodia was next with Lee as our tour guide, he was involved in all the activities and provided great energy to the group. Cambodia was a place I did not know much about but fell in love very quickly. A highlight was Koh Rong Sanloem island and Ankor Wat sunrise. I felt there was a great mixture of culture (S21 Prison) and adventure in Cambodia. All the accommodation in Cambodia was great and felt very safe.
We then moved onto Vietnam where we met Ly our next tour guide. We first arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, the hostel as adequate but not the best that we have stayed in so far. I felt we did not need to spend as much time in Ho Chi Minh City and preferred to stay longer in Hoi An and Hanoi. A highlight was coconut boats in Hoi An and Ha Long Bay cruise. For the Ha Giang loop you do that in jeeps and unfortunately for us the weather was not on our side with it being rainy and cloudy the entire time, would recommend researching the best time of year for the loop to experience the scenery. Whilst on the loop one of the group members required rabies vaccinations which Ly the tour guide sorted out for the next day.
Loas was the shortest time spent in the country and felt we did not get the best out of our time there. I heard it was meant to be beautiful with natural scenery however the places we went to were very touristy. Neng our tour guide had a very hands off approach and did not recommend any extra activities around the area to do in our spare time and did not tell us much about the history and culture of Loas. Nonetheless the hike to the motorbike was great fun and at some points challenging with beautiful views at the top.
Back in Thailand to Chiang Mai first which was personally my favourite city of the trip felt there were lots to see and do such as the sticky waterfall, artist village and night markets, wish we could have spent longer. May our tour guide for Thailand was great she took us on a walking tour of Chiang Mai telling us the history of the city, she had great energy and helped when one of our group members required going to hospital. A highlight was Kho Phi Phi boat tour, which had opportunities to see Maya bay as well as great snorkelling and swimming. Kayaking through the mangroves in Krabi was also an amazing experience. The beach part of Thailand went very quick and wish we could spend longer in each place. Unfortunately the surfing in Phuket was cancelled due to not great surfing condition, however we were given options for a discount on another activity or to get a full refund for the surfing activity. May would give great restaurant recommendations as well as places to visit such as going to Railay Beach in Krabi.
Lastly Malaysia which was great surprise again as did not know much about Malaysia or its history. Povan our tour guide was great at telling us information about Malaysia in an engaging way. A highlight was the Batu caves the and Cameron Highlands. Felt there was a good mix of activities and sight seeing to relaxation time. Povan made our time in Malaysia great and definitely felt I got the most out of our short time there.
Overall the 47 day South east Asia journey is a great way to get a little snapshot of the countries you visit with a vast range of activities and sights to see. What I was initially taken back by was the amount of activities which you had to pay for. When reading through the trip itinerary it does not clearly state which activities are at an additional cost therefore my advice is to budget for extra activities. This did not dampen the experience overall was just an unexpected surprise.”
Hi, thank you so much for your review 😊 This feedback is really valuable to the team! We are always looking for ways to improve the trip and make the experience even more amazing. We will pass your lovely comments onto the guides 🙌
“I went on the 47 day east Asia adventure trip from February 15th to April 2nd. I have really enjoyed this trip, getting from country to country was a breeze with the help of our guides and as a solo female traveler I have felt safe and well looked after throughout.
Bangkok was short and sweet Pear our guide and brought a great energy for the beginning of our trip.
Cambodia was a hidden gem, I didn’t know what to expect prior to visiting having not heard much about the country, however it was great fun lots to do and some really poignant historical sights. Everyone we met there was so friendly and Lee our tour guide for this section was fantastic, he joined in with all of our activities, made sure everyone was safe and having fun and really made our experience in Cambodia.
We were in Vietnam for the longest, and had lots of activities standouts being the coconut boats and river boat tour. You could give Ho Chi Min a skip to spend more time in Han Noi and if you are particularly interested in the Hai Giang Loop look at the time of year you’re going as unfortunately for our group, many of the gorgeous views were obstructed by fog, cloud and rain, nevertheless it was still a great experience. Ly our guide gave us good recommendations for food and activities and was quick to aid a girl in our group to access rabies vaccinations while on the Hai Giang Loop.
Loas was unfortunately a lower point in the trip, I had heard lots of amazing things about Loas and the scenery but unfortunately because this section of the trip is so short, I felt we were unable to see as much of this as I would have liked, having only really seen one blue lagoon and one waterfall both of which were quite touristy compared to other natural sights we have seen in the trip. Additionally I felt we had the most hands off guide for this section, Neng, I’m sure for some this style of guiding would be preferred, however for my personal preference I would have preferred our guide to spend a bit more time with us and to tell us more about the local history and culture.
Thailand was amazing our guide May was a breath of fresh air, so energetic and joined in with our activities, we really enjoyed having her as our guide. The beaches we visited were stunning and it was amazing to snorkel with some gorgeous fish and see baby sharks. This part of the trip was the perfect amount of activities and leisure time for such a long trip.
Malaysia was a lovely more relaxing way to finish our trip. Sight seeing in the morning and leisure time in the afternoon, perfect to see the country and for us to rest after such a long trip! Povan our guide was great, super knowledgeable, kind and bubbly, he brought the fun back to quite a tired group, and could not do enough to make sure we were all accommodated.
Overall I have had a great experience with the trip and would recommend it to others, my only reservation would be how much of the trip is not included in the original cost. When booking I didn’t feel it was clear which activities were included in the cost of the booking and which were optional meaning we had to pay out of pocket when on the trip. I was quite surprised at how many activities were at an additional cost. For other people looking to book this trip I would recommend setting aside a grand or 2 for food and optional activities if you are wanting to make the most of your time on this trip. However overarchingly I have really enjoyed this trip with gap 360.”
Hi Georgia, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you felt safe and looked after throughout the trip. And it's great to know the guides added to the experience, we will pass your kind words on to them 😊 Thank you for your feedback, this is really valuable for the team, who are always looking to improve the trip experience!
“Choosing Gap360 has been a very successful choice. I always wanted to go traveling but had no one to go with me so i looked into this website. Knowing i’d be with a group eased my mind as i knew i wouldn’t be alone and everything would be planned and organised for me. Every group leader we have had has made this experience for myself and the rest of the tour group a life time experience I will never forget. I’ve made lifelong friends that we plan on coming back to South East Asia together to travel again. The amount of memories that have been made, funny stories to come home with plus many many more, I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. This has really put into perspective how fortunate I am with the different life styles we have seen plus travelled in. This trip has boosted my confidence as this was very much out of my comfort zone however i’m glad i went through with it. This trip has also given me an idea of what i’d like to come back to see plus not necessarily see again which is really handy. I highly recommend Gap360 if you’re looking into a trip like this. I’ve had a blast and thank everyone who iv travelled with plus all my tour leaders. I will be returning to SEA🌏”
Hi Emma, thank you so much for your review 😊 We're so glad that Gap 360 gave you the confidence to take that first step solo travelling, and we love that you're already planning to return to Southeast Asia with your new friends! These pictures are amazing, thank you for sharing them 🙌
“Such an amazing experience. Everything is so well planned and our tour guide “Mine” really made the whole experience enjoyable. Made memories and friends for a lifetime!!”
“Amazing company with really well organised trips that blend culture, fun and relaxation - have made lifelong friends! My tour guides, Ryan and Man, with Intro Vietnam and Gap360 Thailand respectively, had so much local knowledge and were excellent communicators, and made the trip a 10/10 experience!”
Hey Cam,
Thanks so much for the amazing review! We’re so glad to hear you loved the mix of culture, fun and relaxation across your trips.
It’s great to hear how much of an impact Ryan and Man had too, having guides with that level of local knowledge really makes the experience even better.
And lifelong friends as well, that’s what it’s all about! Thanks again for travelling with us 🌏
Best wishes,
“Amazing tour and would recommend! Communication, arrival, travel and accommodation were all great! Thank you to Eline from intro travel for being the best tour guide!”
Hey,
Thanks so much for the great review! We’re really glad to hear everything from communication to travel and accommodation ran smoothly for you.
It’s lovely to hear how much of a difference Eline made to your trip too, we’ll be sure to pass that on. Thanks again for the recommendation and for travelling with us 🌏
Many thanks,
“WOW WOW WOW! What can I say, the trio of a lifetime! Our tour guide Max was absolutely incredible! He was down to earth, kindhearted, friendly, chatty and happy to answer any of our questions along the way as well as give us any travel advice. I did the Thai Adventure tour and I really recommend it with Gap 360. It eliminates any stress for your trip as everything is set up for you, all you have to do is follow along for the ride. I will definitely be booking more gap 360 trips in the future they’re so handy and you meet friends for life! Thank you so much Max!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🫶🏼”
Hi Amy,
What a great review! Thanks so much for sharing this, we’re so glad you had such an incredible time on the Thai Adventure ✈️
Thank you for shouting out our guide, Max! We will be sure to pass on your kind words.
Love that you’d book again and that you made friends for life along the way, that’s exactly what it’s all about. Thanks again for travelling with us and we’ll see you on your next adventure ✈️🌏
Best wishes,
“I had one of the greatest experiences of my life on the SE Asia adventure, a great mixture of sightseeing/backpacking and partying in some of the most beautiful places on Earth. We had some of the friendliest and knowledgeable guides we could have asked for especially Lee in Cambodia who helped our group bond at the start of the trip, Bao in Vietnam and Povan in Malaysia were also excellent guides who improved out trip massively. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to explore SE Asia.”
Hi Lewis,
Thanks so much for the amazing review! We’re so glad to hear your Southeast Asia Adventure was one of the greatest experiences of your life, that mix of exploring, backpacking and a bit of partying really makes it unforgettable.
It’s great to hear how much of an impact your guides had too. Lee, Bao and Povan all sound like they made the trip extra special and helped bring the group together along the way.
Thanks again for the recommendation and for travelling with us 🌏
Best wishes,
“I was looking into booking a trip for my 30th birthday, and the South Africa Adventure one caught my eye.
Amy very kindly answered any questions I had and helped me make an informed decision.
I have now booked on the trip and cannot wait to go!
After booking, the experience was great again, with your own portal, links to an app with all sorts of information, packing tips, etc”
Hey Whitney, this sounds like the most amazing birthday trip 🥳 We're so glad Amy was able to help, we will pass your lovely comments onto her! Thank you for your kind review & we hope you enjoy your travels ✈️
“Amelia was so helpful and patient and gave me really detailed answers almost immediately. She was also super friendly! She really made my booking experience so much easier and put me at ease about anything I was unsure about”
Hey Annie, thank you for your lovely review 😊 We're so pleased Amelia was able to help with your booking, we will be sure to pass on your kind words! Have an amazing trip ✈️
“This trip with intro is worth every penny, from meeting new people and exploring new countries with lots of history and backgrounds. From temple visits to beach/island life and much more.
I love how activity packed the trip is and I’ve met some friends that I’ll never forget. The tour leaders are all lovely and suit the job role to a tee.
Would recommend this trip to anyone it’s been fantastic.
These memories will never be forgotten 🫶”
Hey Will,
Thanks so much for such an amazing review! We’re so glad to hear you loved how activity packed the trip was and got to experience everything from temples to island life.
It’s great that you met such an incredible group along the way too, those friendships and memories really are what it’s all about 🫶
So happy to hear you’d recommend it, thanks again for travelling with us 🌏
Best wishes,
Hey Aidan,
Thanks so much for the lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you had such a great time in Malaysia.
It’s great to hear how much you enjoyed having Mr Povan as your guide! We will be sure to pass on the kind words🤩
Thanks again for travelling with us 🌏
“I had the most fantastic time doing the 47 day SEA adventure. The activities were a nice balence of sightseeing and party life. Shout out to some of the greatest most passionate and knowledgeable guides we had Povan in Malaysia and Lee in Cambodia. Both going out of there way to get to know us as people, indulge us in their cultures and be push us into new experiences and most importantly HAD FUN!”
Hi Kayley,
Thanks so much for your great review. We're so glad you had a fantastic time on Southeast Asia Adventure and enjoyed the mix of sightseeing and party life. It's amazing that our tour guides made the trip such a fun experience. Love the photos!
We hope to see you on another trip soon 🌏🌴
Hi,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad we've been helpful in your pre-departure experience, and we hope you have an incredible time on your trip! 🌏🏝️
“Lee was the most amazing tour guide I could of ever dreamed off! His smile just lights up a whole room. When we first met him in Siem Reap, he was the most welcoming, accommodating person, made me feel very comfortable. A good sign is that he felt apart of the group, very good friend. Whenever we would go out as a group at night e.g the club. He would always ask if I am okay which i always appreciated.
As for all the other tour guides: Nguyen Bao (Vietnam), Sattaya/Tiger (Thailand), Mai Thai (Bangkok), Lao Thao (Laos).
They were all so lovely and all made me feel comfortable.
Thank you Gap360!”
Hi,
Thank you so much for your lovely reviews of your tour guides. We're so glad they made you feel so comfortable on your tour around Southeast Asia. The photos look amazing! Thank you for sharing them 🤩
We hope to see you on another trip soon 🌏
“I had the most incredible 47-day Southeast Asia tour with GAP360, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough. From start to finish, everything was so well organised, stress-free, and packed with unforgettable experiences across Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and beyond.
Some of the absolute highlights for me were the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam and Koh Rong in Cambodia – both unforgettable in completely different ways and truly amazing experiences.
A special shoutout has to go to our amazing tour guides in Vietnam and Cambodia – Bao in Vietnam and Lee in Cambodia. They both went completely above and beyond every single day. Their knowledge, energy, kindness, and genuine passion for what they do made such a huge difference to the trip. They were fun, full of positive energy, and really encouraged the whole group to get involved in every activity while also listening to what we wanted as a group.
Bao was incredible at bringing Vietnam’s culture and history to life, always making sure everyone was looked after and included. Lee in Cambodia was also so great – so caring, full of energy, and made every experience fun, meaningful, and memorable.
They didn’t just show us their beautiful countries – they truly brought them to life and made the experience something special. By the end of the trip, our group wasn’t just a group… it felt like one big family. The GAP360 FAMILY!
This trip exceeded every expectation. If you’re even thinking about it, just do it – you won’t regret!”
Hi,
Thanks so much for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed our Southeast Asia Adventure tour and had an unforgettable time at Ha Giang Loop and Koh Rong. It's amazing that our tour guides made your experience even more memorable and made you all feel like a family! 🥹
We hope to see you on your next adventure soon 🌏
“Tiger in vietnam was an amazing tour guide! He was so informative and helpful whenever anyone had any problems. He was really thoughtful and kind throughout our whole time there and taught us all about vietnam, you can tell that he is really passionate about what he’s doing!”
Hi,
Thanks so much for your great review on Tiger! We're so glad he made such an amazing impression on your trip whilst in Vietnam.
We hope to see you on another trip soon 🌏
Hi,
Thanks so much for your great review! We're so glad you had an incredible experience and loved the guides on your trip.
Thank you for travelling with us 🌏
“I had the most amazing time and met the best people. I had amazing tour guides in all 4 countries i travelled (Mai, Lee, Bao, Lao & Tiger), they really helped make the experience so much better and easier as a first time traveller and i would recommend Gap 360 to everyone looking to travel for the first time. There was a range of ages in my group but we all got on amazingly and there were no issues within the group or with our tour leaders. A highlight of my tour was Cambodia, the country was amazing and beautiful as well as the people being very welcoming and helpful. Lee was an amazing tour guide and made the experience a 10/10. All guides made sure we were safe throughout the whole tour, and when i had bad sunburn, heatstroke and cut my leg Lee was a huge help in making sure i was okay and that i was taking care of myself. Overall it was an amazing experience and i would 100% do a tour like this again.”
Hi Liv,
Thanks so much for the great review! We’re really glad to hear your guides made travelling as a first time traveller easier. It sounds like you had an amazing time travelling with a great group of people.
We hope to see you on your next adventure soon 🌏
