Southeast Asia Adventure

Enjoy classic backpacker experiences on this shoestring adventure around Southeast Asia! See stunning sights, meet exciting new people and fall in love with this incredible part of the world.

Day 1: Bangkok, Thailand. Arrive in Bangkok and spend the day easing into Southeast Asian life. Meet your guide and group this evening and then hop on the sleeper train to Chiang Mai!

Please note, as the welcome meeting for the trip is at 5pm, after which you will leave for Chiang Mai, we recommend that you arrive into Bangkok at 1pm at the latest. If you would like to arrive a day early, and also have a extra night included at the end of the trip, please select the ‘Southeast Asia Adventure (with pre/post nights)' option when booking the trip.

Day 2: Elephant sanctuary & homestay. Arrive in Chiang Mai, and then take the bus to a local elephant sanctuary. Feed the elephants and trek through the jungle to the river (no riding), where you’ll give them a wash. Stop at a waterfall before arriving at your homestay this evening.

Days 3 - 5: Chiang Mai. Trek to a local hill tribe village on the morning of day 3 before heading back to Chiang Mai. As well as visiting a local temple and dancing the night away in a popular nightclub, you’ve got lots of optional activities to choose from over the next couple of days, including watching Muay Thai, learning how to cook Thai dishes, rafting, trekking and taking a trip to a local waterfall.  

Days 6 – 8: Luang Prabang, Laos. Take the flight to Luang Prabang - a charming colonial city with a dreamy atmosphere. We’ll visit the fairy-tale Kuang Si Waterfalls while we’re here. We’ve got a number of exciting optional activities too, from night markets, and a Takbat Lao ceremony, to volunteering with children at a local bookstore and visiting the ethnic villages around the city.

Days 9 - 10: Vang Vieng. Stop for a dip at the crystal clear Blue Lagoon 2 on our way to picturesque Vang Vieng. Spend the next couple of days chilling by the river, hiking into the lush surrounding countryside, or book one of our optionals, including bike rides, rock-climbing and tubing.

Days 11 – 12: Hanoi, Vietnam. Fly to the Vietnamese capital. Dump your bags and head out for dinner, followed by an optional bar crawl. On day 12, visit Hoa Lo prison, or just explore the Old Quarter at your own pace, sampling Vietnamese coffee at one of the street side cafes.

Day 13: Ha Long Bay. Take an unforgettable day cruise through the emerald green waters of Ha Long Bay. With stops at floating villages, epic snorkelling and a picnic lunch, it’s a day you’ll remember for a long time to come.

Days 14 – 15: Phong Nha. Nestled at the base of soaring limestone cliffs, Phong Na is surrounded by lush forest and is still mostly undiscovered. We’ve got some great optional activities from a coffee tasting trip, to a bike ride to Bong Lai Village and a day in pristine Phong Na-Khe Bang National Park.

Days 16 – 18: Hoi An. Hoi An is an ancient town, with yellow-toned buildings and Chinese shop-houses, lit up by hundreds of colourful lanterns at night. It’s an amazing place to chill and soak up the atmosphere, but we’ve also got trips to the Vietnamese ‘Disneyland’, a coconut basket boat experience, a lantern-making workshop, a local farm visit and a day at the beach on offer.

Days 19 – 21: Ho Chi Minh City. Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City - a throbbing powerhouse of a city, where the scooters never sleep! Take a walking tour of the city, visit the night market, go on a bar crawl and visit the Cu Chi tunnels or the War Remnants Museum to learn about the impact of the Vietnam War.

Days 22 – 23: Phnom Penh. Tick another country off your list as we head across the border and to the capital city of Cambodia - Phnom Penh. We’ll take a walking tour, visit the infamous S21 Prison and the Killing Fields to learn about the country’s tragic history, and spend a night bar hopping.

Days 24 – 27: Koh Rong Samloem. Leave the city behind and head to the beautiful island of Koh Rong Samloem. We’ll swim with luminous plankton, take a snorkelling trip round the marine park, and spend a night camping under the stars – bliss!

Day 28: Koh Rong Samloem to Siem Reap.  This afternoon, take the boat back to the mainland, arriving in Sihanoukville at 5pm in time for the sleeper bus to Siem Reap.

Days 29 – 30: Siem Reap and Ankor Wat. Arrive in Siem Reap in the morning and relax by the pool before taking a walking tour of the city, pampering yourself with a spa experience and touring the city on a peddle pub tour. Day 30 starts with a real bucket-list moment – watching the sun come up over Angkor Wat! Celebrate with your travel buddies this evening over a final group dinner.

Day 31: Bangkok and trip end. Hop on the bus back to Bangkok. It’s a long journey so sit back, relax and maybe catch up on some zzzs after last night! We’ll drop you off at Ratchathewi Road. Hope to see you again soon!