Southeast Asia Adventure
Exploration and discovery in Southeast Asia!
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Group Size: Max 25
Trip code: ASEA
Duration: 31 or 33 days
Explore 4 stunning Southeast Asian countries in one epic group trip! Discover the delights of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam over 31 or 33 days and enjoy a host of unique cultural experiences and adventure activities. Meet elephants in Thailand, party in Laos, cruise Ha Long Bay in Vietnam and enjoy blissful beach time in Cambodia. Perfect if you’re travelling on a budget, this incredible trip will make you fall head over heels in love with Asia!
Trip highlights
- Feed and bathe elephants at an ethical sanctuary in Thailand
- Spend a day cruising the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay
- Discover the splendour of Angkor Wat at sunrise
- Explore the lantern-lit streets of historic Hoi An
- Swim with bioluminescent plankton off the shores of the paradise island of Koh Rong Samloem







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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!













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Arrival
Your tour begins on day 1 in Bangkok. The nearest airport is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). You’ll need to arrive by midday in order to make the welcome meeting at 5pm and catch the sleeper train, so please ensure you book your flights accordingly. On arrival you’ll need to make your own way to the starting accommodation.
Departure
The trip ends in Bangkok at around 4pm. We’ll drop you at Ratchathewi Road and you will have to make your own way to your accommodation or to the airport. We recommend you book an extra night of accommodation and depart the next day. If you wish to fly out on your end date you must select a flight departing after 10pm
Pre and Post Night Options
If you’d like to arrive into Bangkok a day early and also have an extra night of accommodation at the end of the trip in case of delays, please select the ‘Southeast Asia Adventure with pre/post nights’ option when booking.
Accommodation
30 or 32 nights of simple accommodation are included on this tour (depending on whether you select the ‘Southeast Asia Adventure with pre/post nights’ option when booking). Most nights will be spent in multi-share mixed-sex dorms. The dorms sizes vary between 6-12 beds.
Some nights will be spent on overnight buses and trains and you’ll even have a night camping on a beautiful island in Cambodia (weather dependent)!
If you are selecting the twin room upgrade when booking, you must book for 2 people travelling together. Single travellers wishing to upgrade to a single room please contact a travel advisor for prices and options. Please note accommodation on certain days may not be included in the upgrade.
Meals
20 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners are included in the trip. You’ll have to buy all other meals yourself. This allows you maximum flexibility to eat where and when you want and to sample the amazing array of affordable food on offer in Asia.
The minimum age to join this group trip is 18.
This trip mainly attracts ages 18-30, please note the maximum age to join this tour is 45.
You will need visas in order to enter Cambodia and Thailand if you plan to remain for durations of longer than 30 days. These MUST be obtained before you travel.
Cambodia: Cambodian visas need to be obtained upon arrival at the border (where you would need to pay the USD 35 fee). Online visas are not accepted at the border crossing used on this trip.
Laos: Visas for Laos are usually issued upon arrival at the border.
Vietnam: British nationals will receive 15 days of entry to Vietnam visa-free on arrival.
Thailand: Your visitor stay duration varies depending upon how you plan to arrive into Thailand. Without a visa, British nationals arriving by air can remain in the country for a maximum of 30 days, though if you arrive across a land border this will be shorter. If you wish to stay for longer then you will need to apply for a visa before you depart the UK. If you are not planning on working this will be in the form of a 60 day tourist visa.
Please note: Visa rules and regulations are subject to change. Please check relevant embassy websites for up to date visa information.