24 Feb 2023
Upsides: The ideal solo trip driver. He is super chilled and almost always quiet.. which is an introvert's dream. He was so patient and would take all my photos and video as many times as I asked. We drove out and about the whole of Ubon province, over 500km in total. I tried camping for the first time on this trip, and he set up everything, had tents and sleeping bags prepared. The camping ground was neat and near a beautiful lake. We also discovered some hidden waterfalls! When my phone was running out of power, he gave me his powerbank. His courtesy is lovely. His dedication to helping me find the most scenic places was a breath of fresh air. I will suggest to future travellers though, travel during the rain season so that you can see the waterfalls in their fullest glory. Another suggestion, if you will take this tour, don't book accommodation in advance because you will not be stationed in Ubon for the most part.
Downsides. One suggestion for the driver, please include in the tour description that when it says "not including food and accommodation", it means the customer is later going to be paying for both themselves and the driver (because I picked no accommodation + food thinking the driver is sorted already. Also include information that the tour price is excluding fuel. I was a bit taken aback at the end of the trip when the compiled fuel receipts were given to me. It'd have been nice to have known from the tour description in advance.
Otherwise, great trip! I'll recommend it to my friends. If you like a quiet,dedicated guide, this is your guy.