South East Asia Travel Tours & Trips

The Trip was set out well. Although with the price that was paid including the Local Payment I feel that A Flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh would have been better, instead of the 10 Hour Bus Ride!! I could of gone without the 3 stops that we had. The places we visited during the tour were well thought out, The beach stay was great and the hotel had a pool. Although the home stay was the Highlight of the trip.

Tipping a little excessive in Vietnam in comparison to Cambodia which is clearly way more in need. Hotels in Nha Trang and Bangkok not to our liking. other than that, great balance of itinerary, activities and free time. Will use Geckos again! All tour guides were fab.

This was such an awesome trip. The places, sites, natural areas, culture, and food was amazing. Our tour leader, Bon, was outstanding and gave us a real insight into Vietnam- the country, its history, and its people. If I was to make an ultimate recommendation- do this great trip and try to time it with Bon's schedule.

Bon (Vietnam Guide) was amazing, took us to all the local restaurants and helped us to experience the local food and culture

It was a good and well rounded trip. I learnt things and enjoyed the pace of the tour. Unfortunately I got sick during the trip (tummy bug / vomiting), but Ronney was very sweet and comforting, giving me drinks for energy and staying with me while I was sick on the side of the road. Too much information?

It was an amazing trip, I had absolute fantastic time and meet some incredible people that I will friends with for a long time. Vietnam is a spectacular country and this trip was unforgettable.

I had a great time on the Vietnam Encompassed (22 days) tour and enjoyed every moment of it. Our tour guide was extremely friendly and always helpful - and at all times organised! We had no issues the entire trip and I always felt safe. The highlight for me was the overnight stay on a boat in Halong Bay, as well as walking through the mountains of Sapa. Thanks Gecko :)

The tour was great we got to see many things that we would not have seen if we didn't do the tour. Our guide James was great.

Had a very good time, saw a lot of Thailand and had many memorable experiences. accomodation more than adequate and very clean. some travelling arrangements are questionable, spend long time travelling when it need not have been so long. But overall, a brilliant tour!

this trip was so good. james was the best person leading us on this trip that we have had out of all the trips me and jazz have been out of around the world, he was very knowledgeable about everywhere we have been,he was willing to give us a hand if we where ever in need or wanted advise about the around we where in.thank you james!

Nuen Nuen as a Tour leader was very good and he certainly contributed to my stay in Northern Vietnam to be an enjoyable holiday. A good tour leader can certainly shape your tour and overall experience and impression of a country.

Dino was a fabulous tour guide - his cheeky grin and infectious laughter made the trip loads of fun. He got us all engaged and interested and could deal with the different personality types on the tour with no problems. The tour just gave a taste - but allowed work out where I want to go back to

The tour was really great. Tour leader was very familiar with the tour . . . places. There were a few variations due to the heat . . . but all variations were great.

i can just say that siam wongyachai is an amazing tour leader!i hat a wonderful time...thanks to him!

Fantastic experience - the only critisim is that I believe Saigon (Ho Chi Minh)should be cut to one day only - we were non-stop hassled in this city and although we wanted to see it - one day would have been enough and an extra day in Hoi An definately needed (most beautiful town in Vietnam for me - town of laterns, art and shopping and gorgeous at night). Our Tour Leader was second to none - Thanh Vo really looked after all of us - went over and beyond every day and was one of the nicest and sweetest people we had ever met - could not have done Vietnam without him and with how Geckos do it - you have just as much free time as planned tour time and the travel, tipping, transfers, transport, language etc is seamless and so easy with your Tour Leader - loved it but be ready for a culture hit and have your guard up and be savvy in Saigon and at night in Nha Trang - you must do nightclub though in Hanoi - unbelievable!! - happy travels!!!

The tour was really good, I was extremely impressed with the accomodation in Laos considering how new Laos is to tourism. Very disappointed with the Thailand aspect of the tour, as a frequent traveller to Thailand I did not get much if any benefit from travelling with Geckos in Thailand. I have submitted seperate feedback on the Vietnam leg of the trip.

The tour was an excellent way to see and experience Vietnam. Our tour leader was superb and really made the tour great with local knowledge, patience, stories, advice and humour. I will never forget this trip and know I have experienced so much more of Vietnam from the Geckos tour.

We joined the trip at the end of some others trips. At first this was a bit off putting. However our tour leader made sure that we felt welcome and went out of his way to include us in the group actitvies as we were a bit shy to start off with.
Maybe you need to warn new tourist that some of the drivers are crazy on the roads compared to how we drive in Western Countries.

Vinh our guide was fabulous. His knowledge and organisational skills were excellent and his personality very endearing. He was always there if we needed him and his enthusiasm for his job is very obvious.

THE OVERALL ADVENTURE TRIP THROUGH VIETNAM WAS GREAT WITH LOTS OF FANTASTIC EXPERIENCES,MEETING VERY FRIENDLY PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY WITH A VERY DIVERSE CULTURE AND FACINATING HISTORY OF STUGGLE AND INDURANCE. MY GUIDE "STEVE" (NGUYEN) WAS JUST THE BEST YOU COULD ASK FOR AND ON THE BALL AT EVERY STAGE AND AT NO TIME DID WE EVER HAVE A DELAY OR HOLD UP TO COMPLAIN ABOUT. APART FROM HAVING MY MOBILE PHONE STOLEN FROM MY HOTEL ROOM IN "SAIGON" AT THE START OF THE TRIP I CAME AWAY WITH A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES AND LOTS OF FANTASTIC PHOTOS OF A BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE AND SPECTACULAR PLACES LIKE "HALONG BAY" (MY FAVOURITE) "THANKS GECKO" AND THANKS "STEVE" (MY GUIDE)

Another awesome holiday experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and made my Vietnam holiday one to remember and recommend.

Had a great time with Sai. He is enthusiastic and passionate about his country. He wanted to show us everything. The 2 weeks was busy, never a dull moment. Enjoyed it very much. I will go back!

Nguyen was excellent and made the experience worth while. He ensured that we experienced a part of the culture specific to each region visited. Sapa was amazing and Halong Bay was magic.

Steve was a fantastic leader. He was so friendly and his knowledge of the history and geography of Vietnam was astonishing. He could answer any question we asked of him and he was extremely well organised.

This was the third Gecko's tour I had been on. I thought Cambodia was every bit as good as Egypt when it came to ancient sites. The town centre of Siem Reap was beautiful and provided a good atmosphere for night night activities with the group. I would have loved to stay an extra few days in Siem Reap but that is not a criticism of the tour. In hindsight, I should have arrived a few days earlier. The trip to Phnom Penh from SR was priceless and the fried tarantulas was unforgettable, a tour highlight in its own right. Phnom Penh was good but not quite Siem Reap.

Anek was a really good leader, who really took his time to look ou for us all, and took his time to point out the small stuff we would have not normally noticed. Thankyou for such a brilliant trip, I would recomend it to anyone!

The trip was great, we were able to cram so much in to the 18 days.

The only real downside from my point of view was the group was probably too small. That said, better too few than too many.

I completed the Cambodia In Depth trip with a friend and we had the most AMAZING 10 days! Our tour guide was beyond phnom-enal (get it...), giving us extraordinary insight into the history and culture of Cambodia. The locations visited allowed you to get a true taste of what the country has to offer. And our fellow travellers in the group were fantastic! Overall a truly eye-opening and wonderful experience and one that I would completely recommend to anyone

Amazing experience! We were emmersed in the cultre and happenings of Vietnam with a very knowledgable and friendly guide. I loved the bike tour.

The tour leader, Min Swe Oo, was knowledgeable and helpful.

An excellent trip, and remarkable value for money. The tour leader was very impressive and helpful, the itinerary well-chosen and the accommodation high quality for a basic tour. And the country is fascinating, of course.

My time was short in Vietnam so this tour packed in the Best of the North, I LOVED Sapa and had a wonderful time enjoying the colorful locals!!!

The Temples where amazing and the group was a good size.
The trip I would recommend.

The overall places visited was brilliant but also was very upsetting when going to the killing fields.

Thyda was a great tour leader who knew her history and always knew the background of the places.

A great trip through Cambodia From the somberness of the killing fields to the charm of Phnom Penh and the awesome temples at Angkor. Very well organised by Thyda the tour leader.

Some of the pre-trip information was misleading. Despite what some of it said, the accommodation was very good throughout and I definitely didn't need to bring a sleeping bag. Also the 'hiking' was very easy and in no way did I need to bring proper walking shoes! Both added weight to my pack and were never used!

We loved the entire journey! I found it physically demanding but really enjoyed it as I felt a sense of personal achievement at the end of each day. Meeting the tribes people was amazing, they are so friendly and warm hearted. Our tour and trekking guides were informative and friendly with good humour mixed into the experience. Great experience for any who wants a challenging and rewarding memory, I'd do it agin for sure.

The information relating to currency was very confusing.The dollar is not widely used and the exchange rate in kyats depends on the denomination of the notes. The exchange rate at the airport is not good and was not recommended by our tour leader. The recommended amount to be spent on meals and snacks was way over the top but this could depend on the make up of the group. The tipping kitty was an excellent idea. There is no-where on the train to fasten luggage with a chain so it isn't necessary to take one. A water bottle just was not necessary as all the drinking water was provided in bottles anyway.The phrase book wasn't necessary either.

The Cambodia in Depth tour was fantastic. Everything was very well-organised and the tour accommodated to different peoples' needs and wants. The optional activities allowed us to see more sites and do more activities, or if we desired we could have done our own thing.

A great way to get a good overview of a country's offerings and its people plus history.

This was an amazing tour. I toured with my husband. Our leader Anek was very knowledgable and obsiously passionate about his country and sharing as much information as he could about Thailand. We had some great experiences, highlights being meeting the local people and being immersed in their culture (especially up north with the hill tribes), and the stay at the Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang. That was truely amazing! We actually thought we would be roughing it a bit more on this tour but the accommodation each night at a different location was always totally acceptable with comfortable beds and clean amenities. Tip - take loo paper and ear plugs though for overnight train trip and snorers when sharing a room with other travellers! We now feel we have a good grasp of what life is like for Thai people, their religion and their culture, which was our whole reason for doing this tour. Now off to the Sth beaches for some relaxing!!

A great way to see all the sights. It was all so easy and enjoyable with a great guide!

his trip was excellent form start to finish, the guide, the cultural experience and the group made it one of the best holidays that I have been on. For most of the 33 day trip there were plenty of activities ti choose from to keep myself occupied and entertained. I did not encounter any problems on the trip that made my time feel unpleasant.

The trip was very basic but always informative and interesting. You always knew what was happening next on the tour and it didn't feel at all rushed, you could take your time and enjoy yourself.

This was a really good trip and very enjoyable. There was a lot of personal time which i know rankles with some of the people on the trip but I was very happy with doing my own thing and seeing things that interested me

Great trip, have reccommended it to several people already. Impressed with the guides, transport and accommodation.

Burma/Myanmar is the hottest destination to visit at the moment and as the country is going through major changes I highly recommend doing this tour, its easy paced and with a very knowledgable local tour leader you won't miss a thing.

Fantastic well organised tour

Excellent value for money. Informative and well planned. Accommodation was pleasant, comfortable and very clean. Always plenty of food. Being of an older age group I was a bit unsure about keeping up physically but found it quite manageable and would not hesitate to recommend it to my peers.

This trip was a really excellent way to see some of the inner, less accessible areas of Sarawak. It was great to step away from the hum-drum routine of daily life, gaining a glimpse into another culture that was different enough to feel like an adventure.... one that felt more like a month rather than 10 days seeing as we fitted so much action in! There was enough flexibility to feel that you were independent, yet enough support to make it easy! The best of both worlds. We saw very few tourists and had many opportunity to interact with the locals which certainly enhanced the experience.

Just a magical country, great group & a great leader Nyi Nyi

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience of this trip from the travel modes, accommodation, fellow travellers and most importantly the tour leader/guide who was exceptionally helpful and seemed to continually go out of his way to make every one on the tour enjoyed their experience or looked after any hassle that may have arisen.No complaints at all but very high praise for Jack our guide and the content of the tour. Will certainly do more tours. Thanks.

Thinh Lai went above and beyond and is a amazing guide. He made our experience unforgettable.

Wonderful trip, especially the boat trip on the Mekong river and Lang Prabang.

Varied tour which showed a cross section of life in Myanmar

Please note that all 3 tour leaders were awesome. They were all extremely knowledgeable and great to be around. Very very helpful.

this was the second part of the tour and compared to the first half this one had alot more free time and less sight seeing included. not necessarily a bad thing as my wife and I spent alot of the free time on the beach. this part of the trip also got changed we went to railay beach instead of aonang. we were looking forward to going to aonang cause we were going to check out hotels to stay there becase we had 10 extra days after the tour had finished.

This trip was amazing, everything about it! The best thing is the variety of places you see from Bangkok, to the jungle including some of the best beaches in the world!

Excellent guide,fun group,great food and homestay experiences. Halung Bay was dissapointing- way too crowded and polluted. SaPa is getting crowded with tours but was ok. Geckos needs to find other sites with fewer tourists.

I thoroughly enjoyed the trip! Great people and a great leader. I do feel though that there were a lot of extra costs and even the choice of restaurants etc were at the pricy end! As a student, I was on a pretty tight budget and wasn't expecting the extra expense on food.

Overall we enjoyed the tour, we did so many wonderful things and had fun and laughs along the way. It was a lot of travell time which we did not realise would eat into so much of everyday but when you see how far we travelled you realise it takes time to get there. we found it a great way to see thailand and find places we would'nt have seen on our own travelling but helped us decide where we would like to go back and spend more time by ourselves next time. we are happy....

would like to know what the $300 US local payment was for?
this wasnt explained, and dont think it should be additional - as the costs would have been know prior to departure.

Skilled guides, good accommodations, well chosen itinerary. Together these made it a very good trip, and we will certainly consider and recommend Gecko.

Note the first posting of the trip is on my blog at http://richardarunachala.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/discovering-indochinahanoi-vietnam-day-1/

Less time in Na Trang, more in Hoi An, Hue. The Mekong Delt a experience and Ha Long Bay are well worth keeping on the 18day trip.

The trip was interesting and we enjoyed Sam our guide as he was fun to be with. We had a pleasant group so we enjoyed that too. Sam is well suited for this type of work and it shows.

All the hotels were excellent and the included activities were great

I had a wonderful time on this trip, both the north and south of Thailand are beautiful.

Very knowledgeable professional tour guides that enabled us to get out in amongst the people and experience their way of living and culture. Definately reccommend Gecko's.

This is my third Geckos trip and I enjoyed just as much as the other two trips.

The highlight for me would have to be the two day river cruise in Laos along the Mekong River. What a great opportunity to sit and relax and watch our beautiful world drift past.

Wondering through the ancient temples of Angkor was like nothing else I've ever experienced.

The whole trip was excellent there was 8 in the tour and we all got on very well,From the assistance and attention to detail from Karen at Back Track travel who did the booking and Ha Tran the tour guide who was organised and knew the best places to go made this a terrific experience I have already recommended this trip to two other people

Perfect!

It was very interresting for me. I enjoyed the whole trip. The people and the other culture. It was for me the first trip in Asia. It was a great group.

It is important that you build a great relationship with your tour leader as they can really help you to have a great tour with there local knowledge and language skills

perfect the tour was great but also had a good couple of days to our selves before and after the tour

What a great trip, met some amazing people and visited some amazing places! I loved seeing all the beautiful sites and the people were so friendly! Would go back anytime. Was pleasantly surprised with most of our accomodation. Great trip Gecko's!!

Great Trip. All destinations were brilliant and Mr Osman was a terrific tour leader. will recommend tour to friends.

Our tour guide was exceptional. Very impressed with his knowledge and friendliness.

Group dinner in De Lat was very ordinary meal and would have liked an extra day in Ho Ani.

Would be good if you could advise people about Lunar New Year and its date on your site when booking tours.

Will be using Gecko again!!

It was really good to have a Thai leader to help with the language barrier and organise everything for us. The group was amazing, all the people on it were similar to me- adventurous and outgoing

I have had the most amazing time on my geckos tour! we have seen the most amazing places and really made the most of the short time we had to spend in thailand. I feel I have gotten a great overall view of the country, spanning from north to south and met so many amazing people along the way. My leader was amazing and we were never in any trouble under his care.

I loved the tour experience on a whole. Our leader Chan Chai was excellent in making sure we made the most of our trip. The trek in itself was an amazing experience and I loved the hike down as it was soo beautiful.

This trip was absolutley amazing and i had a such a great time. wish i had organised more time in Cambodia and didn't want to leave. The days were packed full of activities and sightseeing and loved the fact that it supports the local people/business

I had a very good trip and it was well paced and very enjoyable. I got a bit ill one day and the tour guide, ROng, was very helpful and took me to a pharmacy for some advice.

Rong was a really informative guide and we all really enjoyed his stories and information about Cambodia.

It was a good trip and I meet some incredible people. Overall, I really enjoyed every moment of it.

I was most impressed by the high level of organization demonstrated by our guide - always punctual and everything went without a hitch.
I also liked the way our guide would organize trips for a few of us who wanted to go off the beaten track. Again these ran flawlessly, delivered more than we expected, and never cost much.
I would give Na Trang a miss as it was just another tacky resort compared to the cultural richness available everywhere else in Vietnam.
Our guide in the Mekong was outstanding (Hu (Hugh) I think). He was a great character and was extremely keen to talk about and promote his wonderful country and its culture.

The trip was an experience of a lifetime.

This was an excellent trip that showed me a side of Thailand I'm sure not many tourists have seen. Culturally it was amazing, lots of distance covered and things seeing. I would recommend it to somebody that wants a different experience to the boring party-beach one.

I had the most amazing time on Thai Indochina Loop and having the local guides made the trip much easier than going at it alone. Being in a small group also, we were able to get along really close and we were flexible at changing our plans last minute. Since returning I have even convinced my sister to book the same trip later in the year.

I am back in Ireland now 2 weeks and still feeling the sense of calmness and serenity which I gained from my trip. I will look back on this trip, my first footprints in SE Asia, with many lasting memories.. of the countryside, the hills and sunsets, the spiritual hearts of the beautiful smiling Thai people who I met along the way and the wonderful travel friends I will hopefully meet again one day. This trip has just ignited my thirst for more. I hope one day to return to Northern Thailand in particular and continue my journey of discovery of this wonderful continent and see the similar wonders that I have been told are common to Laos and Cambodia.

The trip was well structured and very enjoyable.

I thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone as it provides a great introduction to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand showing many highlights during a period of 18 days whlist focussing on Vietnam providing a fantastic broad exposure to its people and scenic landscapes.

Great overview of Cambodia...so much packed into 10 days.

Absolutely Awesome Nguyen was a fantastic tour leader who always went the extra mile to help us with everything. Geckos should be proud to have such a wonderful employee. The tour itself was just amazing, it showed us all of Vietnam. I had an absolute blast. Highlights- Homestay in Mekong Delta & Halong Bay

Always something to do!!!

Gecko's were great! It really makes a difference having a tour guide who comes from the country you are visiting. They know the culture, history and best places to eat! Would not hesitate to go with Gecko's again.

We had so much fun! With a well organised itinerary and an awesome leader we have nothing to fault about our whole experience. We loved Vietnam and felt that with the tour we chose we got to see a great diversity of places. We are both so glad we chose to go on a tour and didn't try and navigate crazy beautiful Vietnam ourselves. We would definitely go on a Gecko Tour again.

The tour could have done with less time (maybe 1 day only)in both Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi, otherwise it was well organized by Thinh Lai, our tour guide, who was with us every step of the way.

This was a really great trip. Full of variety and fun

Trip was great, had nice tour leaders.

I had a fantastic holiday! It was better than expected. It was well balanced with exciting experiences, beautiful views, delicious food, cultural learnings and free time. I would highly recommennd this tour to anyone, of any age. Thank-you for a memorable experience.

Extras can add up especially if you are with very group oriented people. (i.e dinners & lunches in restaurants on top of day trips) It is way cheaper eating street food! Overall it was loads of fun with support and good laughs and memories from everyone.

I found De Lat to be a waste of time for people not in lovey dovey relationships.

Also too much time was spent in big cities...ran out of things to do.

More time in Hoi An would have been good as well as in Nha Trang!

Also some warning anbout the cold in the north and preparing for the mud in the trek of Sapa would have been helpful.

This trip was awesome and was made even better because of our excellent tour leader, Dino, who's great knowledge and sense of humour made each day fun and interesting.
Cambodia and its people are just beautiful!

Everything about our trip was fantastic from the booking,our tour guide and the holiday. This was our first group holiday and we will definately be doing more. Thanks.

Hotels were outstanding, with a/c, fridge & safe for valuables.
General tour scope good. I don't think you could do any better in the time, 2 weeks

I met great people & was relieved when I met 4 other single travelers! I met a lovely Swisse couple in amongst our Aussie group! Saigon was a great start although short & sweet- just enough to get a taste for more! The drives to the borders were long but gave us great bonding time & see the sights.
Cambodia was amazing. With great food, I learnt so much about its history & how far they've risen from upheaval. I'll never forget that I prayed to a Buddha from the 9th Century in Angkor Wat, Siem Reap! Bangkok was short and sweet again. I found it to be too commercialised compared to Cambodia & Vietnam. I would consider Laos instead. I had no incidents with local crime, crossing borders or health. The locals don't treat you any differently. I loved the haggling at markets, all in the name of fun.

I really enjoyed the trip. 10 days was a perfect amount as you are busy a lot of the time. I was exhausted by the end. Would have liked to spend more time/have more free time in Chang Mai. Otherwise a well balanced trip.

Quan Pham was an excellent tour guide,very knowlegeable,very flexible and accommodating.Went out of his way to keep everyone happy.His organisation skills are fantastic.Would certainly go on another trip with him.On the whole the hotels were pretty good .Didnt think much of the tailor in Hoi An as measurements of a few of us wern't done properly.The flexibility of the tour was also a big plus.

A great trip for sure. I didn't think that I quite got the cultural and historical journey that I could have. Then again, I was spoilt by my last Peregrine trip to Turkey with Bayrum as the guide.

Would like Geckos to make available trips to Eastern Europe.

Th trip was fantastic, it was great to have all the details organised for me and the guides were great in giving many options in each place we went

A great trip through Vietnam, with excellent crew, sightseeing, optionals, and a great group of fellow passengers!

All positive feedback nothing really negative to say besides cold showers in vietnam. Had an awesome time:)

Quan our tour leader was excellent. I did struggle to find suitable vegetarian food at the optional restaurants that we went to - especially as I do not eat fish so would be good to have more variety in the restaurants if possible.

Well orchestrated planning of great trip.

I feel that the night train to Mandalay should provide sleepers for all on trip w/blankets and on a better train service.
Also,the 4km walk to the Kyaikhtiya Pagoda should be available in the price for those who find it difficult to do the walk to be able to use porters.
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Very well done.

The overall content of the trip was very good, and although I felt a bit tired of seeing temples after being stuck in Chaing Mai for 3 days due to flooding. Having a private boat down the Mekong river through Laos was great and private mini vans were much better than public buses. The level of support and knowledge from all tour leaders was great and most of them became good friends by the end of our journey.

A very good varied trip using lots of different local forms of transport.

Very good all round. Really enjoyed the enthusiasm of tour leader (Charlie). Especially liked the cycling tour of Hoi An and the cooking class. Could have had more time in each place to do more shopping etc, but a really good overview of Vietnam and what it has to offer.

I very much enjoyed the geckos tour in Vietnam overall.

Unfortunately, one group member found the physical aspects of the tour quite challenging due to her age, and this impacted on the other group members as she demanded a large amount of our guide's time and energy.

It would be helpful if geckos made it clear to participants that special arrangements cannot always be made for those physically unable to participate.

Possibly implement a few age brackets for tours (maybe 30 and under, 30+ and open) or even an age restriction for older people. We had a 72 or something year old who really wasn't suited for the trip. I was worried about having older people on my tour. I was the youngest in my group (21) and most of the others were older but it was actually fine and I had no problems. Others who in the future are looking at going on a tour may be disappointed however, especially seeing as geckos is supposed to be aimed at a "younger audience" and they might be expecting that.

The trip was simply amazing! The amount of experiences throughout my time in Vietnam will forever provide me with many fond memories. The vast amount of scenery, activities and sights explored is great as well as many opportunities to do your own thing in free time. Combined with a fun tour leader and good company in new found friends, Gecko's have created great opportunities for those wanting to get out and explore the world!

Tho was an excellent tour guide going above and beyond his role. He enthusiatic Friendly personality shone throughout the trip. He certainly made you relax, enjoy yourself and have an enormous amount of fun along the way. He organised out of trip adventures for us all and accompained us in his own free time which was very much apprecitated. He was very well organised and prompt with all necessary arrangements. Very professional at all times. Tho's love for his country and people was strongly shown in his work and knowledge of Vietnam. He was absolutely great being fair and equal to everyone aboard

Wonderful, fun and informative trip - I highly recommend this SE Asia trip.

Overall, an enjoyable and packed trip. Unfortunately this was spoiled by the poor management/organisation of an enforced detour of Bangkok (due to flooding)

A great trip with really outstanding tour leaders and some great opportunities for life experiences. My personal highlights were the Cu Chi tunnels and War Museum in Saigon, and more so learning about the Khmer Rouge and the history in Cambodia, where we shared some really touching experiences with our tour guides. If you have extra time prior to the trip, try to get to Hanoi earlier and do a couple days in Ha Long Bay, it is after all a Wonder of the World!

Very well organized, providing both group and independent time

The guide was brillant very freiendly and the service was improved due to this. The trips were good and very informative and the transport was arrnaged well.

I really enjoyed this trip. Everything was well coordinated and well balanced - just the right mix of travel and activity. The free days were great for sightseeing, and the small group made it easy to come to agreement and then be able to stay together. Highly recommended!

It was my first trip in Asia on my own and I was very nervous. Everything was fine and I felt very safe and taken care of every day. I enjoyed each day and can't wait to do it all again somewhere else around the globe.

The generosity of my guide was very impressive. His eagerness to give us the best experience of Vietnam was infectious and I truly believe that he was the reason I now count Vietnam as one of my favourite places to visit.Nam created an environment that made you feel as if we were family and it was extremely sad when the tour came to an end. His ability to organise and take care of the people on his tour was evident and he gained my total trust as we ate street food night after night without even a hint of illness. All the small places i would never have found on my own or been brave enough to try combined with all the optional activities he provided for us contributed to the BEST tour I have ever experienced. It would not have been the same without Nam, he will always have a special place in my memories.

The trip overall gave a good overview of Myanmar and included a variety of activities and experiences.

Although this was out first overseas trip and nothing to compare to, this would be the the best experience I have ever had. The destinations were a MUST for anyone visiting Vietnam. The experience of travelling within Vietnam on the buses and trains and the sleeper buses was definately an experience. The homestays were the best of all. The only downside was the "dayrooms". I think that if you paid for a room, you should have a room and not share with 4 or 5 others, but this did not dampen the overall experience. I would recommend this tour to everybody I see.

Our tour director in Cambodia was excellent. He went above and beyond the normal tour duties. I learned alot about the country and its people from Dyka Imso. He is an outstanding guide for the country of Cambodia.

I enjoyed the whole experience of my trip. The culture, all the exciting ways we travelled around, the fact all the hard work & planning was done for me meant I could just sit back & soak up the experience & enjoy the country.

Our guide James was the best & clearly loves what he does for a living & is soooooo knowledgeable about his country.

As for value for money-if you don't expect 5 star you'll love the trip for all it's quirky little hotels & quirky ways of getting around-these all add to the adventure of what makes this trip great value for money.

This trip certainly gets you immersed into the rich culture of Thailand. The use of local guides, transport and activities made for a fullfilling and exciting trip. This tour is definately for a traveller who is interested in the culture of Thailand, rather than the touristy things that Thailand is infamous for.

Thinh Lai was wonderful and thoughtful. He always considered our needs and always pointed out "happy rooms"(the toilet). I also got a chest infection and he was more than happy to take me to a chemist to sort out drugs. This man is awsome!

Despite the flooding in Thailand, the trip turned out very well. Our Cambodian tour leader Heang Sharena (Fila)adapted the two extra days into an amazing cultural experience - visiting his own family village and even attending a Cambodian wedding reception. In addition to the awesome sights and friendly people, Fila made the experience most memorable.

A great way to experience Laos and Cambodia and to travel with like minded people.

This was a long and quite arduous trip with many different elements. However, the organisational capability and quiet good humour of the group leader allowed it to progress smoothly. A number of occasions, such as overnight train trips, were rescued from being fraught experiences by his guidance. My wife and I particularly enjoyed the boat trips on the Mekong and Halong Bay.

I had a wonderful trip, which was in part due to the excellent group of people on my tour and the guide we had for the Thailand and Laos leg of the trip went above and beyond. The places visited on the tour were great, and despite being a grassroots tour, the accommodation was of a higher standard than expected. Some of the travel (including bus trips up to 7-8 hours) were tedious and at times monotonous, but necessary given the places visited on the tour. Gecko's dedication to the respect of the culture and environment of countries visited is to be admired. I would recommend this tour to anyone wishing to see the best that Laos and Cambodia has to offer, especially if you're travelling on a limited time frame.

Beat part of my trip was getting to know the local guides. They were exceptional at showcasing their country.

I think the trip has been excellent! We have seen a very broad overview of the country and feel like we have received an insightful view of Thailand! I think the trip has been very organized and has made it easy on all the participants to enjoy their holiday without having to worry about managing the details! Trekking to the hill tribe village was a great experience!! Being able to truly soak in the culture staying with this village was amazing!! The beach portion of the trip has been equally as amazing!! Southern Thailand is beautiful!!!

Really great trip. Loved the emphasis on responsible travel, very happy to get a massage from the blind people and support them! The trip was excellent value for money, hotels were fantastic and tour leader was very helpful.

I really enjoyed the whole northern experience. I found Noi a wonderful tour guide, lots of fun and very knowledgeable and willing to share his knowledge of Thailand. The tour met all my expectations apart from the unforeseeen changes due to the flooding in Bangkok obviously.

I would highly recommend this form of travel to anyone who is not confident to explore the world on their own.