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Nick - 28/06/2019
Nick's report from Sri LankaNick's recent Sri Lanka trip had a more serious purpose than usual - to get a first hand understanding of Sri Lanka’s security situation. Whilst awaiting his homeward flight, he wrote home about his discoveries...
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“Vietnam trip 2020”
18 March, 2020
Great organisational skills and extremely responsive and supportive when airline cancelled one of our flights 24 hrs before we departed
“An exceptional business from start to finish.”
18 March, 2020
We have travelled with Selective Asia a number of times and we keep coming back and will continue to! They are excellent from the booking service through to their absolutely exceptional guides and staff in country! Cant recommend then enough.
“A comprehensive, informative, personalised, enjoyable tour of North India”
18 March, 2020
A carefully planned trip through North India personalised using quality accommodation transportation and guides. Thoroughly recommend this company.
“The perfect way to explore Asia”
13 March, 2020
Selective Asia is the perfect way to see Asia. They carefully listen to your requirements and needs, add a considerable amount of value with their experience and knowledge of the location, then craft you the perfect holiday. From there on your mind needs to just absorb the culture, surroundings and above all have fun. They take care of the bookings, the logistics, their attention to detail is second to none. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who wants to explore Asia.
“A holiday which we will remember forever. Attention to detail was excellent”
12 March, 2020
Excellent from start to finish. Frequent communication, listened to what we wanted offered advice when asked for. It really was tailor made for our needs as a " getting on in years" group. If not in the office when we sent a message always got back to us straight away. Would , and have already , recommended Selective Asia to others.
“Fantastic Cambodian holiday”
12 March, 2020
Excellent from enquiry stage to arriving home. The itinerary was perfect with plenty of time for thorough exploration of Angkor Wat and other very interesting temples, great excursions to discover village and town life with local interaction in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Lunch with a local village family following a ride on an oxen cart was particularly memorable. Guides were great. Finishing at a fantastic beach resort. Hotels were expertly chosen and perfect for us.
Sri Lanka
10 March, 2020
Excellent service
Vietnam
7 March, 2020
We received an excellent service throughout our holiday in Vietnam. The guides were knowledgeable and pleasant, the drivers courteous and careful, and the suggested itinerary suited us well.
“Choose Selective Asia for a perfect special holiday.”
11 February, 2020
The preplanning of the holiday was interactive, so S.A. was able to offer exactly what we wanted. The coordination leading up to the holiday was detailed and left us free of concerns. The holiday itself went like clockwork, guides and drivers were good and on-time. Boats were waiting for us and all the accommodation arrangements went well. Things can go wrong and when something did, S.A. dealt with it very professionally.
“Looked after by Selective Asia for the 2nd trip.”
12 December, 2019
From first contact to the trip itself, first class service from anyone you make contact with. The itinerary is created together with you and hotel and activity selections being tailored exactly to our needs. As the specialist has visited the countries they are able to offer insight and tips for an even better experience. The partners in the countries are equally amazing making the whole adventure very special.
“Absolutely Fabulous!”
25 November, 2019
The logistics worked like clockwork, the guides and drivers were always there when they were supposed to be and were very helpful and informative. The itinerary was excellent, we had a really good breadth of experience in each country. We would definitely recommend Selective Asia.
“Excellent repeat service”
24 November, 2019
excellent
Cambodia
23 November, 2019
Absolutely would recommend this company. very responsive to personal goals and requests.
India
13 November, 2019
Third time we’ve used SelectiveAsia, excellent as always.👍👍
“Lovely holiday”
11 November, 2019
Very smooth & well organised
“Excellent service”
29 October, 2019
They organized a trip that was suited to our needs and were very helpful with changes to our program.
“Myanmar Magic”
28 October, 2019
This trip through Myanmar was absolutely fantastic - like National Geographic in parts! The planning coordination and communication was easy. I wouldn’t change anything on our itinerary - our guides in all locations were kind, knowledgeable with very good English. I cant say enough about this trip, and I have travelled many places. We were provided water bottles and had fresh water on all our excursions to refill (SelectAsias concerted effort to decrease the use of plastic!). At no time did we feel unsafe. The accommodations were awesome, as was the food! They tell me tourism is down 60-70%! Tourism is important to this country, and they can not move forward if the local population doesn’t have jobs. Book your trip now!
“Perfect for us on our first trip to Asia, we would definitely use again!”
27 September, 2019
We used Selective Asia on a recommendation by a friend. They were great from start to finish, listened to what we enjoyed, very knowledgeable on our chosen destinations of Vietnam and Laos. The holiday ran like clockwork, attentive guides particularly in Laos (thank you Phonsey), lots of detail and great fun! Many very happy memories with a notable Vespa ride in Saigon and the MandaLao Elephant Sanctuary.
“Amazing, seamlessly organised.”
24 September, 2019
From start to finish I felt it was OUR holiday and that SA, namely Kate, did everything in her power to ensure that it was as perfect as possible.
Sri Lanka
29 August, 2019
I have just returned from the most amazing two-week family holiday to Sri Lanka with my husband and two boys (age 12 and 13) organized by Aaron @Selective Asia. I can't fault the service we received while planning the trip - Aaron was quick to respond to all my queries and the process was pain-free compared with other trips I have planned. The holiday far exceeded our expectations. The choices of accommodation and suggested activities were perfect and the whole holiday ran like clockwork, with our driver/guide always ready at the right time to take us to the next venue. We absolutely loved it and I would definitely recommend Selective Asia to friends and family. We are already dreaming about where we can go next time.
