Top Southeast Asia Culture Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

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• Experience the best of Northern Thailand with ample time in the charming Chiang Mai in a whirlwind 8-days and enjoy the local hospitality and understand why the nation is the Land of Smile.
• Support an important animal welfare initiative and get close to incredible creatures at Chang Chill Elephant Park
• Work up an appetite with a leisurely cycle through the ancient Buddhas and ruined temples of World Heritage-listed Sukhothai Park, then feast on a home-cooked picnic lunch.
• See how the locals live on a bicycle ride through your homestay village. Ride past the rice fields and breathe in the fresh country air, with beautiful mountains in the distance.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Animal Protection. Donations support them to promote better living conditions for elephants in captivity and help rescue elephants from inhumane conditions. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

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• Enjoy an active adventure covering all the scenic highlights of Vietnam
• Cruise and kayak along the emerald waters and limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay
• Trek through hill villages to immerse yourself in a lesser-seen side of the country
• Walk and cycle through the historic towns of Hue, Hoi An and Hanoi
• Crawl underground through the Cu Chi war tunnels, a poignant reminder of the recent past

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• Join a small cycling group to delve deep into the different cultures of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
• Cycle among the magnificent temples of Angkor − Southeast Asia’s most awe-inspiring ruins
• Take a sobering look at Cambodia’s past at the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields
• Experience true Mekong Delta hospitality with one night at a waterside homestay

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• Experience the best of Vietnam on an adventure designed specifically for families
• Hop on a cyclo (bicycle taxi) to explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi
• Cruise among the otherworldly limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay on a traditional junk boat
• Spend two nights on the tropical Whale Island, snorkelling in turquoise seas
• Navigate the Mekong Delta on a traditional wooden boat and stay in a welcoming guesthouse

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• Experience local life during homestays in the Mekong Delta and Da Bac. Get to know the host families, participate in their activities and enjoy a homestyle meal – this is a unique opportunity to get to know the locals and swap stories.
• Cruise a sea of limestone karsts, blue-green waters, mysterious caves and ancient jungle on an unforgettable boat trip in Lan Ha Bay, a less-touristy but equally stunning area to Ha Long Bay.
• Get a different view of Vietnam from the back of a motorbike. Take a two-wheeled tour around Hue and enjoy a special lunch spot at a convent or Buddhist monastery for a delicious vegetarian feast.
• Visit a local master of martial arts with a family visit in Quy Nhon. Learn how they’ve been practising martial arts for three generations, the benefits on well-being and health and then learn some moves yourself!
• Wander the streets of the charming Old Town of Hoi An and step back in time among the gorgeously restored architecture. Then, enjoy plenty of free time to explore at your own pace.

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• Cycle through paddy fields, jungles and plantations
• Ride up and down volcanoes and through villages
• Discover the islands of Bali and Java

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• Dive into a nature lover’s paradise at Khao Sok National Park, exploring, hiking, relaxing, and cruising by longtail boat on a limestone cliff-circled lake.
• Taste Thai traditions while learning how to cook authentic dishes with your host, during a village visit in Krabi.
• Encounter the fusion of cultures that gives Penang a unique atmosphere; walk down the backstreets where historic buildings, tumble-down shops and hawker-filled alleyways meld with cool street art.
• Find a slice of paradise on an included sea kayaking trip through the stunning inlets, caves and hidden lagoons of the Baan Bor Tor mangrove forests.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, EcoThailand Foundation. Donations help educate school children on important environmental issues like climate change, nature appreciation, conservation and sustainability.

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• Explore the amazing Angkor archaeological complex in depth with your included three-day pass, so as well as guided tours, you have the option to return and explore at your own pace.
• Be treated to an overnight stay on a traditional junk sailing boat in Halong Bay – wake up and feel like you’re still in a dream, surrounded by the incredible limestone karsts and turquoise waters of this magical place.
• You’ll take a culinary journey to discover the mouth-watering, achingly fresh delights of Vietnam. From slurping traditional Bun Bo Hue, to digging into a vegetarian feast at a local nunnery, to enjoying a home-cooked lunch with locals in Ninh Binh – your tastebuds won’t be the same again.
• Be welcomed into a Cambodian village for a tour of their agricultural surroundings and enjoy sunset drinks with a local family in their stilt house.
• Visit Save Vietnam Wildlife, an Intrepid Foundation supported NGO focusing on the rescue, rehabilitation and release of Vietnam's endangered wildlife.