Their advise and suggestions were well considered - whilst we may be "experts" on our children - we've never travelled long distance with them and the recommendations from Andrew, our consultant were exciting for us as parents, giving us the potential to feel like we were having the adventure we craved - but keeping the kids engaged and part of it. Quarantine Support: There was nothing that Nick or the team could have done about this it was simply the Vietnese overnment being ultra cautious.
We received an excellent service throughout our holiday in Vietnam. Post Quarantine Support: Once back in the UK unlike many of the big tour operators Selective managed to refund a significant portion of our trip which meant insurance paid out on the rest quickly. You can zoom it in or out and move around to find resort you are interested in. Expect the temperature to cool as you climb, and pack some warmer layers. The temperature here averages 25.5 °C. © Climate-Data.org / AM OP / OpenStreetMap contributorsUbud's climate is classified as tropical. Nick and his team were doing everything they could for us and while we were happy with the holiday before this event. 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. The short dry season has little impact. Anyone with an internet connection can sell you a flashy holiday but the true measure of any company is how they treat you when things go wrong - and Selective Asia have been faultless in a situation that was entirely blameless.
Here the wettest month is January, with up to 430 mm (17 in) of rain, while the best period is from June to August; September has still little rain, but it is hotter. The climate here is classified as Aw by the Köppen-Geiger system.
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. However, during wet season temperatures remain high and rainfall comes in the form of intense tropical downpours that tend to last for a couple of hours and needn’t spoil your trip.Temperatures in Bali are fairly consistent year round, ranging from 26°C - 29°C, although the central regions around Ubud and the mountains, such as Mt Batur, experience cooler temperatures and higher rainfall than the coastal regions. Other tour companies could learn a lot from Selective!
SelectiveAsia were responsible for all travel while in Malaysia but I’d booked the flights to and from the country through BA. The average annual temperature is 26.7 °C in Denpasar. This is the second holiday we have enjoyed with Selective Asia. September is on average the WARMEST month. Guides were great. Bali, Indonesia: Annual Weather Averages May is the hottest month in Bali with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F) and the coldest is January at 26°C (79°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in April.
The partners in the countries are equally amazing making the whole adventure very special. Precipitation here averages 1855 mm.The climate here is tropical. If you plan to climb one of Indonesia's many volcanoes, such as Mt Bromo or Mt Rinjani, then dry season is recommended.
The hotels he suggested were perfect and he was always honest about what would be the best place for us to be. Frequent communication, listened to what we wanted offered advice when asked for. Everything about Selective Asia is how customer service should be.
Dry season spans from June until September, with August and September being the driest months of the year. Higher regions are cooler. This is where things could have gone wrong - but I can't fault Andrew at Selective. Between the months of June and September these islands experience rainfall and are best visited between the months of October and May. The eastern monsoon brings the driest weather (June to September), while the western monsoon brings the main rains (December to March). The temperature ranges from a warm 23°C at night to a hot 33°C during the day, with the hottest months typically May and August. Everything was set. Right from the initial contact the company is very helpful, the team listen to what each customer wants in terms of an overall experience and tailor their suggestions to the customer’s requirements, creating the best experience they can. Our guides and drivers were perfect and a great part of the SA team. In winter, there is much less rainfall than in summer. The holiday itself went like clockwork, guides and drivers were good and on-time. A drop below 10°C at night in the Baliem Valley can be expected. The itinerary is created together with you and hotel and activity selections being tailored exactly to our needs. This climate is considered to be Aw according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. Rainstorms can still occur all year.
Boats were waiting for us and all the accommodation arrangements went well. When the world opens up again, Selective Asia won't just be my first port of call, they will be my only and I would urge anyone to support this superb, small and ethical company, As the specialist has visited the countries they are able to offer insight and tips for an even better experience. Rainy season in Java runs from November to March, although East Java experiences less rainfall than the western regions.