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Mekong River Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Exotic Voyages is first class all the way. Lacey our travel advisor helped plan a trip for my brother and I to Thailand. I gave Lacey a rough of idea of what I wante...
We had a trip of a lifetime to Thailand thanks to the perfect planning from Exotic Voyages. They covered every detail the moment we stepped off our international fli...
"We just returned from an amazing family adventure to Thailand, with many thanks to Lacey at Exotic Voyages! We had little time to plan the trip and left almost ever...
Mai Phuong put together Another wonderful trip for us. (She booked our beautiful trip to Vietnam in 2017). We went to Thailand over New Year’s and Mai took care of e...
A very big compliment to Ha Vy, Mai Phuong, and everybody involved in setting up our Thailand itinerary. From the moment our first tour guide Patrick picked us up at...
After traveling with Exotic Voyages twice, I think there are several reasons for choosing this tour agent 1. They offer custom itineraries based on personal travel ...
Exotic Voyages are certainly the best at what they do! Itinerary was well matched what we needed. Guides and drivers were super helpful, they became like friends of ...
My now husband and I used Exotic Voyages to plan our honeymoon adventure in Thailand. From start to finish, Linh Nguyen went above and beyond to help us plan our per...
Process for making a tour with Exotic Voyages was extremely helpful, quick and fast. We had our own personal tour guide and transportation for all tours and flights ...
We are a middle aged couple traveling to celebrating wedding anniversary. Ms Phuong helped us build up the itinerary in Thailand. We traveled to Bangkok, Chiang Mai,...
I went on an island-hopping tour to Thailand last summer with Exotic Voyages. My requests were to find some off-the-beaten-path beaches that are far away from touris...
I had greatest experiences in Thailand thanks to Exotic Voyages. Spending time with elephants at a real ethical elephant farm, private cooking class, lantern festiva...
My husband and I had a wonderful honeymoon in Thailand last summer with Exotic Voyages. Everything was perfect. The staff was so caring and thoughtful that she made ...
When I checked the website of Exotic Voyages, I was already inspired by the images of trips to Thailand. The price listed was around 4000-5000 a person for a 10-day ...
Na was an excellent guide, very friendly and was able to answer all of our queries while we visited Thailand last month. Now when I’m back home I still keep getting ...
My good friend decided to get married in Thailand and invited me. I have never been to a wedding abroad, nor traveled anywhere outside of America other than Jamaica ...
Big thanks and thumbs up for Exotic Voyages. My boyfriend still talks about our trip in Thailand! You guys did a great job, making us really inspired. We still have ...
Our 8 days in Thailand was wonderful. Our guide, Stephen, was the absolute best! We enjoyed learning from him and his great sense of humor. Our tour started Jan 2nd....
I know Exotic Voyages through my couple friends who traveled in their honeymoon in Thailand and we did quite the same. They have designed a really good-looking trip ...
Thanks for arranging such a great Thailand trip for me and my friend. I’ve never had a more fun birthday treat like that before. We spent 2 nights in Bangkok, 3 in C...
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.
Altogether, travelers on Mekong River cruises are affluent, experienced, and adventurous travelers. Many expect a high standard of service coupled with getting a true cultural experience in the tours.
Positive Mekong River tours highlight the local guides and their in-depth knowledge of their countries. The various activities, such as biking, kayaking, and walking tours, play a major role in the overall experience of the tours. Angkor Wat, the killing fields, and other cultural and historical sites are the main highlights of many travelers to the Mekong River.
Unfavorable reviews may come from travelers’ expectations of comfort in travel. Many of the longer tours, or when the water is too low to travel, include buses or cars to transport travelers to the next destination.
One thing to remember is much of Southeast Asia is underdeveloped and recovering from recent conflicts. Many of the roads and overnight trains will not be in the same quality as those in many Western countries. Travelers with disabilities may find traveling in the rural areas more difficult and may be limited to certain activities.
When visiting Southeast Asia, the cities will be a flurry of people and vehicles. Travelers new to Southeast Asia may find it difficult to adjust to the modes of transport, accommodation, and foods that are uniquely Southeast Asian.
Each Mekong River tour has a preordained itinerary. Due to the water levels of the Mekong River, some scheduled stops may be skipped. Some tours include more cities than rural villages or more temples than activities. The themes of the tours are important to pay attention to because each focuses on something specific to its tour. This can be adventurous activities, city life, or rural villages. Picking the tour theme that best fits you will make your trip on the Mekong River the best it can be.
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