Big Indochina Adventure

This Contiki tour was seamless as always. They sent us important updates along the way to ensure we didn't forget anything and to make the most out of our holiday. Once we began our tour, we realised again why we love group touring so much.. Everything is done for you! There's no hassle about getting to the right train station on time, organising a taxi with someone who doesn't speak English etc. You just have to remember what time to wake up in the morning to get to breakfast, which is always included! Everything else is taken care of and there are endless inclusions, so many that sometimes you are on the bus talking with your group and next minute you're at an Elephant Conservation park! Then free lunch you didn't know about. Then there's more to see in the afternoon, then included dinner! Our trip manager #Contikicoops was incredibly invested in ensuring everyone got the most out of their holiday and was always willing to answer questions. The pace of the tour was perfect for us as we got to see so many things but didn't feel like it was too rushed which is often the downside to group tours. I had plenty of time to set up and take plenty of photos which is really important to me. It also left us plenty of sleep at night to recover for the next day but if you wanted to go and party, the option is there too. The accommodation was much better quality than I was expecting for 3 stars in Asia. It felt more like 4-5 stars with most places having a nice shaded pool to relax as well. The quality of the breakfasts is really amazing, every morning it was buffet style and often at least 2-3 styles of cuisine at each buffet. Eg, Asian, French, western. I have coeliac disease but never had issues finding gluten free food even at communal breakfast or street food. I bought along a translated card for each country and this helped immensely (download free or by donation celiactravel.com). This tour was extremely valuable for its money. We did a few days solo travel post tour and instantly noticed how much more you have to think about and be responsible for, how much waiting around you do and for not that much less cost! At the same time there isn't a private guide in the background telling you about the place you are visiting. We went during monsoon season (July, Aug) and it only rained a couple of times usually while we were asleep, (which isn't good for the farmers) but I wouldn't avoid this time of year because of rain. The fields are lush and green and it's really sunny but also hot so if you like the heat it's the perfect time! We made so many new friends on this trip from all over the world and I have so many great memories which will get me through the next few months of working to save up for the next one!

At first I was sceptical of the South East Asia tour as it wasn't a place that was high on my list of places to visit... Enter Contiki... Scepticism gone! The food, sights and service were superb! Everything is organised for you and you just get to relax and enjoy the ride!

The big Indochina was an amazing trip with the best tour manager (James Jenkins). Everything was planned perfectly and James had extensive knowledge of the area. He offered great suggestions and made the trip one of my best memories.

The Big Indochina Adventure was everything I wanted it to be and more. I wanted the longest SouthEast Asia trip so I could see the most once I was tracking out that far. The trip is organized in a way that days are jam packed with activities and sight seeing and rest days came at just the right times. James, the trip manager, was awesome and was so knowledgable about all the places we visited and had the best recommendations for restaurants and other activities to do that weren't included in the trip. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone that wants to see as much of South East Asia as possible.

Immense trip, amazing places and people! All organised, didn’t have to worry about a single thing!

The Big Indochina tour in May 2019 with #contikitalia was the best month of my life. We had some crazy amazing experiences and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

A great trip ran by a very well organised Trip Manager. Fantastic experiences and people along the way with nice accommodation and beautiful food. Contiki catered for the groups dietary requirements really well and local tour guides were also excellent/helpful. Why not quite 5 star? For me personally, some parts of the trip were too rushed. I felt as though in some places it was a case of hop in, get a photo for your social media and leave. I would have liked to have learnt a bit more about the particular place or just been given a bit more time to have a look, in some cases. An organised group tour will never align 100% perfectly with how every individual would like their trip but this holiday came pretty close to ideal for me. A superb life experience across 4 beautiful countries with great people and activities on the way. I am highly likely to book another contiki tour in future for another part of the world.

Southeast Asia is full of so many rich cultures and diverse environments, which Contiki does an outstanding job of showing in many unique and incredible ways, either through included adventures, or additional activities, You’ll never be disappointed for sure. I’ve also never had a trip manager so determined to ensure you have the best experiences possible day to day, Contiki continue to go above and beyond. The trip of a lifetime without a doubt.

Very well organised and stress free

Best month ever- would highly recommend to anyone!

This was my first ever experience with Contiki and I had the most amazing time! The trip manager was awesome (she told us the best restaurants and bars to go to in our free time), everything was very well organised that I didn't have to worry about anything, it was very convenient and what I paid for was really was great value! I made so many lifelong friends across the globeI and I cannot wait to book my next trip with Contiki :)

Absolute best month of my life! Everything exceeeded my expectations and I honestly could not pin point a favourite place or activity because every day was a wow moment. So much value for money and you can tell they put a lot of effort, thought and research into the places you visit to ensure you have a unique experience. Still in awe of the most perfect month!

Massive trip with amazing people, incredible experiences and unbeatable opportunities! Could not have wanted anything more, it was the perfect trip. We did so many things and I have so many unforgettable memories. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to travel SE Asia.

It was worth every penny.

We got a great amount of information from our trip manager Jasmine and all our local guides. We had a lot of great sites and good mix of activities for the whole group

This was my first Contiki and definitely NOT my last. I made so many amazing memories and friends that I will have for the rest of my life. It can seem a bit expensive, but once your on the trip you realize that its well worth it.

For everything we did on the trip I think the price was fair since it included accommodation and travel, etc. However, there were some hidden costs that I think should have either been included or told about before the trip.

It was amazing trip could not have asked for a better trip manager jelly she was so full of knowledge

The tour wasn’t what I expected and wasn’t very enjoyable for anyone whose sole focus was partying.