Southeast Asia Discovery
The best of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam!
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Group Size: Max 24
Trip code: TTDA
Duration: 37 days
There’s a million reasons Southeast Asia tops every adventurous traveller’s list. Whether it’s sugar-white beaches and jungle hikes you’re looking for, the ruins of ancient civilisations and incense-scented temples, or vibrant cities and a 24-hour party scene. Southeast Asia has it all. This 37 day group tour through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam hits the biggest highlights and throws in some hidden gems for good measure! With tons of activities, accommodation, and on-trip transport (including 3 internal flights) included, it’s a great value way to explore the wonders of Southeast Asia. You’d better get packing!
Trip highlights
- Watch the sun come up over the one-and-only Angkor Wat
- Take an overnight cruise on the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay
- Go island-hopping with a longtail boat trip round Koh Rong Samloem
- Travel Vietnam’s epic Hai Van Pass in an open-top army jeep
- Follow in Leo De Caprio’s footsteps with a day trip to Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi
- Spend a night in a floating lake-house in Khao Sok National Park
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- 36 nights’ accommodation
- 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 3 dinners
- Tour guide
- All on-trip transport (inc 3 internal flights)
- Airport pick up on arrival
- River cruise
- Thai massage
- Khao Sok National Park
- Lake House stay
- Bottle Beach fire show
- Muay Thai lesson
- Boat trip & snorkelling around Koh Phangan
- Snorkelling & scuba Koh Tao
- Koh Nang Yuan visit
- Maya Bay
- Monkey Beach
- Viking Cave
- Mango / rice farm visit
- Sunset BBQ Phnom Penh
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Killing Fields & S21
- Kampot water activities
- Pepper plantation
- Cambodian cooking class
- War Museum visit & Cu Chi tunnels
- Traditional lantern making
- Hoi An tailor visit
- Basket boats & bike ride
- Hai Van Pass army jeep experience
- Vietnamese cooking class
- Ninh Binh boat ride
- Ha Long Bay cruise
- Egg coffee demonstration
- Help with onward travel
- 24 hour emergency support
- Visas
- International flights
- Insurance
- Some meals
- Return airport transfers
- Optional activities
Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok (Thailand). Sawadee-ka and welcome to Thailand! One of our local team will transfer you to our starting accommodation through streets bustling with street-food stalls and tuk tuks. Get to know your travel buddies tonight before hitting the famous Khao San Road!
Days 2 - 3: Bangkok & overnight train to Khao Sok. Take a cruise on the Chao Phraya River on day 2, seeing floating markets, stilted homes, and some of the most famous temples in Thailand. Spend the rest of the day exploring, then head for neon lit Khao San for a second helping of fun! Enjoy a traditional Thai massage on day 3 before hopping on an overnight train to Khao Sok National Park.
Days 4 - 5: Khao Sok National Park & Bottle Beach, Koh Phangan. We’ll spend the day exploring the national park’s lush forest and emerald lakes before spending the night in floating bungalows – wow! Wake up on the lake on day 5 before heading to Bottle Beach on Koh Phangan. Sundowners and a fire show on the beach anybody?
Days 6 - 7: Koh Phangan. Bliss out on the beach, learn Thailand’s national spot with a Muay Thai class at a local gym, take a snorkelling cruise round local islands and spend the nights partying with the sand between your toes – this is living!
Days 8 - 10: Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan. We’re heading to dinky little Koh Tao on day 8. Check in to our hostel on vibrant Sairee Beach and spend the next few days living the beach life with a boat trip around the island, snorkelling and scuba-diving, and nights drinking cocktails in the beach bars.
Days 11 - 13: Koh Phi Phi & Phuket. Our next stop is gorgeous Phi Phi where we’ll trek up to a stunning viewpoint, walk in Leo’s footsteps with a boat trip to Maya Beach, visit Viking Cave, and meet the cheeky residents on Monkey Beach! Our last stop in Thailand is vibrant Phuket.
Day 14 - 16: Siem Reap (Cambodia). Welcome to Cambodia! Arrive in Siem Reap and spend the day relaxing after your journey or exploring the city, before heading to Pub Street. We’ll spend the next couple of days tucking into sunset BBQs and chilling by the pool, as well as enjoying a rural experience at a local mango / rice farm.
Day 17: Angkor Wat. Watching the sun come up over Angkor Wat has to top most travellers’ bucket lists. It’s an early start, but trust us, it’s totally worth it. Watch the sun paint the sky every shade of red and orange above the ancient monument before spending the rest of the day exploring.
Days 18 - 19: Phnom Penh. Our next stop is Cambodia’s capital where we’ll learn about the country’s tragic history as we head to the Killing Fields and S21 Prison. It’s an important part of getting under the skin of Cambodia’s unique culture and people.
Days 20 – 21: Kampot. Sleepy, riverside Kampot is the perfect place to experience rural Cambodia. Get your slide on at the awesome Arcadia Water Park, visit a local pepper plantation, and sizzle up a feast with a traditional Cambodian cooking class!
Days 22 – 23: Koh Rong Samloem. Another day, another tropical paradise! Relax on Koh Rong’s beaches, do some island-hopping on a longtail boat, tuck into a BBQ lunch on a secluded beach and snorkel with thousands of colourful fish.
Days 24 – 25: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). Take the short flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam here we come! With streets buzzing with mopeds, street vendors on every corner, and everything from incense-scented temples to sleek skyscrapers and stylish glass malls, Ho Chi Minh is an assault on the senses. Chill at the hostel ahead of a night out on the town and your first taste of Vietnam’s delicious cuisine.
Days 26 – 27: Ho Chi Minh City. We’re getting under the skin of this fascinating city over the next couple of days. Visit the Independence Palace, cathedral, post office, and a local food market as well as the unforgettable Cu Chi Tunnels. Then we’re off to our next amazing destination – Hoi An!
Days 28 – 30: Hoi An. Kick off your stay in historic Hoi An with a Chinese lantern making class, pay a visit to one of the town’s legendary tailors, sample the best Vietnamese coffee in the country, have a crack at sailing a traditional Vietnamese basket boat and enjoy dinner with a local family.
Days 31 – 32: Hai Van Pass & Hue. Take one of the most famous road trips in the world as we hit the Hai Van Pass in open top war jeeps, before reaching our next stop – Hue. Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese cooking class and check out the Imperial City before our next stop - stunning Ninh Binh!
Days 33 – 34: Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay. Arrive in Ninh Binh and take small boats through the emerald green landscape, before hopping on a bike to the Hang Mua Viewpoint. On day 34 head to Ha Long Bay and spend the day stopping at secluded beaches, before a night under the stars.
Days 35 – 36: Ha Long Bay & Hanoi. Soak up the last of your time on Ha Long Bay, before travelling to Vietnam’s capital. Sample Vietnam’s famous egg coffee, pick up some unique souvenirs in the Old Quarter, take a wander round Hoan Kiem Lake, and enjoy one last night out with the travel gang – it’s going to be a big one!
Day 37: Trip end. Asia, you’ve been a blast, but all good things come to an end. Hugs all round before you head to the airport. See you next time!
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This trip begins on day 1 in Bangkok. There are no activities planned until tonight so arrive at a time that suits you. One of our local team will meet you from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and transfer you to our starting accommodation in the city centre.
This trip ends on day 37 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Return airport transfers are not included so you’ll have to make your own way to the airport - Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Taxi transfer takes around 40 minutes or you can take the bus. Your tour guide can help with any onward travel.
Accommodation
36 nights’ accommodation is included on this trip. You’ll be staying in a range of accommodation from floating bungalows in Khao Sok National Park and beachside huts on Bottle Beach in Thailand to laid back beach bungalows on Koh Rong in Cambodia, and a sleep on-board boat on Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Rooms are single sex multi-share. Your travel advisor can help if you’d like to book any nights of pre or post trip accommodation.
Meals
15 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 3 dinners are included on this trip. You’ll have to buy the rest of your meals yourself. Dietary requirements can be catered for but please inform us of these at the time of booking.
This trip is designed for travellers aged 18-39.
Thailand: British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa (a ‘visa exemption’). Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Thailand.
Cambodia: British citizens need to obtain a visa from the Cambodian Embassy before travel or can apply for one upon entry at the border. This is valid for 30 days from your date of entry into the country. Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Cambodia.
Vietnam: You do not need a visa for stays of 15 days or less in Vietnam. If you wish to stay for longer than 15 days, you’ll need to apply for an e-visa online. E-visas are issued for stays of up to 30 days, single entry only. Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Vietnam.
Please note: Visa rules are subject to change. Please check for the most up to date information before you travel.
This trip is designed with your safety and wellbeing in mind. As a result of Covid-19, many of our suppliers and partners around the world are introducing new policies and procedures surrounding health and safety in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. As the state of travel is evolving these new safety measures will adapt over time, and will be different for each trip. Here are some of the changes you may see on your trip:
Arrival safety meetings
Most trips have an arrival meeting on the first day where the guide or local team will run through the trip, the safety protocols, and to answer any questions you may have. Now more than ever it is important you arrive in time for these meetings.
Proof of vaccination or negative covid test
For the safety of all travellers, at the start of some trips you may be required to show evidence that you are fully vaccinated (14 days after your second dose) and/or show evidence of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the tour start date in order to join the programme.
Updated hygiene and safety procedures
Our suppliers and partners have health and safety procedures in place on all of our trips. These protocols will be updated and adapted as a response to the Coronavirus outbreak, dependent on local restrictions and laws.
Transport and accommodation choices
Our suppliers and partners choose the accommodation and transport on our trips very carefully, and you may see a change to what would normally be used as a response to the outbreak. This may involve such changes as enhanced use of private transport or quieter accommodation.
Trained and knowledgeable staff
Our staff in the UK are trained to help you with your trip before you depart and answer any questions you may have. In addition, the local team and guides on our trips are there to help with any health and safety concerns and to ensure our trips run safely and smoothly.
Reduced group sizes
Some trips will run with reduced group sizes to start with. You may find that trips are more intimate and chilled, whilst still being packed with fun and adventure.
Healthcare
Your guide or the local team will be on hand to help you seek medical attention should you require it during your trip. As medical facilities and standards can vary around the world, you should ensure you have adequate travel insurance in place before you depart to cover you for any medical emergencies.
24/7 emergency support
We operate an emergency phone line for our travellers abroad. This is operated by a UK based member of staff 24/7 if you have a genuine emergency or urgent matter that you need attending.
It is important that you take measures to make travelling safer for yourself and others around you. Ensure you frequently wash your hands, cover your face when you sneeze and cough, bring and use your own hand sanitiser and facial coverings/masks, and enable social distancing where necessary. You should also ensure you listen to the instructions and guidance of the local team at all times, and follow all local laws and restrictions.