4.8/5 Excellent
Excellent
4,640
Great
1,094
Average
83
Disappointing
20
Terrible
16
Asia Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
What a week! Everything you might wish for and more. We spent time with whale sharks, mantas, stingrays, turtles, and all reef life. Also had a great laugh in a be...
Just stunning :0 One of the best holidays I have had and just what I needed to de-stress Wanting to visit the Maldives and travelling on my own this is a fabulous wa...
Climbing to EBC was my dream therefore after Covid lockdown I started searching on the internet for local Nepali companies (nobody knows better how to arrange things...
I learned about footprint by searching in the internet. They were so kind and supportive as soon as I connected to them. It was such amazing experience trekking with...
We recently returned from a three week trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Odynovo, and especially John Hu were recommended to us by a coworker who was very plea...
We had a good time overall during our trip. The only negative is the Tai Chi instructor did not show up at the Halong Bay cruise. Thank you for taking care of us and...
All days went so fast and the trip was superb. We don't know how to require more. Day tour, transportation, accommodation, constant support, etc. were great. There i...
We miss your country already! We had a wonderful time! We could not have asked for better service from Realistic Asia. We felt we were treated like royalty through...
We are very happy we chose Realistic Asia to arrange our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. We made the very best choice of travel agencies! Thank you very much Min...
Everything went so well. But we questioned that Paradise Cave was magnificent but whether this tour was worth the time it took to get there for the amount of time sp...
We have just landed in our hometown. We had a fabulous vacation in Southeast Asia, full of great memories. The scenery, historical landmarks, food, and especially th...
Rosie, I would like to thank you for an excellent tour arranged by you. We had a great time....You were very helpful and always available for any problems. Thanks fr...
Finally the trip was over and we are going back with lots of beautiful memories. We already missed the time that we spent with a lot of laughter. Particularly, Ang...
Check in was smooth. There was a flight delay but overall flight was good. We were met by our driver on time. We enjoyed on our own for the evening. The hotels were ...
It was such a pleasure to work with Annie from start to finish. Annie worked patiently with my very particular husband for a good month to plan a 19 day trip. (I thi...
"Exotic Voyages was terrific. We were originally on a group trip, and the group cancelled a couple of months before we were scheduled to leave. We found Exotic Voyag...
Great experience with Exotic Voyages on my recent trip to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos! I'm from Califonia and was taking a birthday trip with my mom. I started with ...
"We used Exotic Voyages for our 3 week trip. Annie made it organized and easy from the very beginning. She worked with me to develop and tweak many itineraries. All ...
"Fantastic Indochina tour. Diep was extremely patient working with me while we ran through several different itineraries. Very helpful and responsive in answering em...
"Fantastic Indochina tour. Diep was extremely patient working with me while we ran through several different itineraries. Very helpful and responsive in answering em...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Asia is the largest continent in the world which means when visiting you will encounter everything on the spectrum. You’ll see remote villages, cosmopolitan cities, and landscapes that are straight off a postcard. When visiting you’ll also meet a wide variety of people and be put into situations you may be unfamiliar with.
Many of the positive reviews for Asia tours are the use of local guides and varied itineraries. With Asia’s vast and diverse landscape, having a local expert can help you understand and become fully immersed in the local culture. Some of the reviews praised the tour schedules for combining both city and rural destinations, allowing travelers to see both sides of a country.
Activities such as eating home cooked meals, meeting local artisans, and hiking through the mountains or forests are some of the favorite activities in Asia.
Negative reviews generally revolve around the expectations of the trip and timing. Many parts of Asia are underdeveloped and getting around the country may take longer than the itinerary states. Also, in many places in Asia, being on time isn’t the most important thing. Trains are often late and there may be delays at the top attractions (except in Japan!).
Tour operators in Asia do their best to accommodate travelers and keep to a schedule. However, things do happen. Travelers who are used to precise schedules and timely departures of European tour groups for example may have a harder time adjusting to travel in Asia.
Additionally, in some countries the quickest and most affordable way to travel is by bus or train. If you get car sick or wish for a more comfortable mode of transportation, checking into a tour operator that provides a more luxurious style may be best.
If you want a slower tour or a more in-depth experience, booking with a tour operator that focuses on one country or a small area of Asia is a good choice. Many trips to Asia that cover long distances aren’t able to spend as much time in a destination, which means you aren’t able to explore.
For a professional take on traveling in Asia, see the Travelstride Asia Guide »
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