Southeast Asia Loop

Touchdown in Bangkok and head to our starting accommodation. Get to know your guide and group at a welcome meeting, before an intro to Bangkok's incredible food scene on a tuk-tuk foodie tour!

Spend today getting to know Bangkok. Explore Khao San Road, treat yourself to a Thai massage, or visit the Grand Palace. This afternoon catch a sleeper train to Chiang Mai.

Arrive in Chiang Mai and head on a half day jungle trek and visit a secret waterfall, before staying overnight in our rustic homestay in a local community.

On day 4 you will visit a local ethical elephant sanctuary where you will observe elephants grazing and speak to mahouts about their extraordinary lives. Spend the next few days meeting monks, visiting local temples, taking part in adventure activities, watching Muay Thai, and dancing the night away at a legendary nightclub. 

Take the flight to Luang Prabang - a charming 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.

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.

Fly to the Vietnamese capital. Dump your bags and head out for dinner, followed by an optional bar crawl. On day 13, visit Hoa Lo prison, or just explore the Old Quarter at your own pace, sampling Vietnamese coffee at one of the street side cafes.

Take an unforgettable overnight cruise around Ha Long Bay. We'll have lunch on deck and spend plenty of time jumping into the sparkling bay from the boat. Share dinner on deck under the stars before being rocked to sleep by the waves.

Spend the morning messing around on the water in kayaks before refuelling with some lunch and transferring to Hanoi. Freshen up in Hanoi and stock up on snacks before hopping on the overnight bus to Phong Nha.

Nestled at the base of soaring limestone cliffs, Phong Na is surrounded by lush forest and is still very unspoilt. On day 16 take a bike ride to Bong Lai Village and on day 17, just chill in Phong Nha, or join the optional trip to the National Park before the overnight bus to 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 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.

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, sing the night away in a private karaoke room, and visit the Cu Chi tunnels and the War Remnants Museum to learn about the impact of the Vietnam War.

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.

Leave the city behind and head to the beautiful island of Koh Rong Sanloem. We'll swim with luminous plankton, take a snorkelling trip around the marine park, and spend a night camping under the stars - bliss!

Join an optional scuba diving experience this morning before a barbecue lunch on the beach. Then hop on the speedboat back to the mainland where we'll have a couple of hours' free time before boarding the sleeper bus to Siem Reap.

Arrive in Siem Reap and relax by the pool before taking a walking tour of the city. Over the next couple of days, pamper yourself with a spa experience, tour the city on a peddle pub tour and explore local villages and lotus fields by bike. 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.

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! Please note, as you will arrive in Bangkok in the evening (traffic dependant), we recommend that you book your flights to fly home the following day. Your guide can help you book extra accommodation locally.