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Overview
Highlights
- Social Evening with your group on Pub Street
- Visit and Entrance to Killing Fields and the Genocide Museum
- Local walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City including entrance to the War Remnants Museum
- Bicycle Ride to Hoi An Beach
- Visit to Marble Mountain and the Hai Van Pass & Forbidden Citadel Visit in Hue
- Enjoy Fresh Vietnamese beer at Beer Hoi Corner in the evening with your group
- Morning walk along Hoan Kiem Lake and stop for a speciality egg coffee
- Laos 10-pin bowling with your tour leader and group
- Visit the COPE Centre
- Scenic Tuk Tuk ride to the Blue Lagoon
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- 36 Breakfast(s)
- Public Bus, Tuk-Tuk, Foot, Taxi, Boat, Minibus, Private Vehicle, Overnight Train, , flight(s)
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Itinerary
Welcome to Bangkok and the start of your South East Asia adventure. This loud, vibrant and tantalizing city is the heart of Thailand and is seen as the gateway to South East Asia for most travellers.
Today you are free to arrive at your leisure an...
Today we travel overland into Cambodia and the small but vibrant and historically important city of Siem Reap. Not only is Siem Reap the gateway to the ancient temples of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat (of Lara Croft movie fame!), but it's also a modern travellers ...
Today you are free to explore Angkor Wat, the most famous temple in Cambodia. There are over one thousand temples here which attract over one million visitors annually. The temples range from small ruins to the famous Angkor Wat, and the site is said to be the ...
Today's journey through rural Cambodia brings us to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's bustling capital city with a very turbulent past. Sitting on the juncture of the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap river, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonised...
Today we visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school which was transformed into one of the Khmer Rouge's most feared prison and torture camps during the Pol Pot regime. The building is now a haunting tribute to the thousands who died here and at the o...
This morning we set off on a scenic boat ride for a large part of the day via the Vinh Xuong/Kaam Samnor border crossing along the famous Mekong River arriving into Vietnam.
On arrival to the Vietnamese border town of Chau Doc, you can enjoy your first au...
Continuing our journey today through the Mekong Delta, we head into the incredible city of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, Vietnam's largest city and former capital of South Vietnam.
Still known as Saigon to many locals, Ho Chi Minh is a large city and with much to do. We head into our hotel in the Old Quarter to be located right in the middle of the action.
This morning we enjoy a local walking tour with the tour leader visiting some of the most significant landmarks of the city. We visit Ben Thanh Market, the largest market in the city, the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Independence Palace and the War Re...
Hoi An is widely considered one of the most colourful and beautiful towns in Vietnam. Largely spared of damage during the Vietnamese conflict, the old trading port of Hoi An is a UNESCO Heritage town offering an amazing central old town with small friendly stre...
Today is free to soak up more of the beauty of Hoi An. One of the biggest highlights are the many tailors found around every corner. If you love clothes and want something special or unique Hoi An is the perfect place. Take a photo in to show the tailors or pic...
This morning we get picked up and driven to Da Nang's Marble Mountains which are made out of limestone and marble. Following this we drive towards Vietnam's ancient Capital City, Hue. On route we will also stop to enjoy the spectacular views from the Hai Van Pa...
A short flight takes us to colourful Hanoi.
Hanoi offers a beguiling combination of tranquillity and chaos, from the elegance of its crumbling colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards, to the boisterous cacophony of street vendors and motorcycles. ...
Our morning begins with a visit to the historical center of Hanoi to walk around the relaxing scenery of Hoan Kiem Lake where you can watch the early morning aerobics and enjoy a local speciality of 'egg coffee'. Legend has it that a magical sword was sent to E...
Today is free to enjoy as you please. Discover Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, the Stilt House and the famous 1-Pillar Pagoda. You can also visit “coffee street” in the old quarter for a ca phe sua da (a milky iced coffee) for a caffeine fix, ...
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Laos is the landlocked gem of South East Asia, boasting a much more quiet and calming nature than that of it's rowdy neighbours. In fact before 1970, the city of Vientiane only had one set of traffic lights. Today we leave Bangkok for this charming city where w...
Today we visit the COPE centre in Vientiane, one of the most important museums and therapy centres in the country. As well as a learning centre, it acts as a therapy unit to offer support to those affected by the UXO (unexploded ordnance). During the Vietnam Wa...
This morning we travel to Vang Vieng passing some stunning scenery on route. The landscape here is just as impressive as the final destination and you will witness scenes of village life on the way. The serene town of Vang Vieng is situated on a plateau surroun...
Today we enjoy a scenic Tuk Tuk ride through the incredible scenery and out to see local villages and rice paddies. Make sure to bring a swimming costume as we will also visit the Blue Lagoon where you can take a dip. Lush jungle, hanging trees and crystal blue...
Enjoying more of the calming scenery in Laos we make our way to Luang Prubang on a four hour local bus journey. Many say that Luang Prabang is the most memorable town in all of Laos. Renowned for a fascinating history and its many temples, Luang Prabang refers ...
We awake early to visit the monks at sunrise who collect alms that are donated by the locals. This is a very memorable experience and gives great insight into the local traditions and way of life of the Laos people, which dates back centuries. The practise is d...
We return to Thailand and the head to the Rose of the North otherwise known as Chiang Mai. A vibrant and bustling city, Chiang Mai is renowned for its temples and unique old city. Founded in 1296, it was the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom until 1558. The ...
Today is free to enjoy the city and its host of activities. Learn the secrets of Thai cuisine on a cooking course, indulge in a relaxing massage in some of the best spas in the country or take in a night time Muay Thai match. Chiang Mai is also home to a dazzli...
A highlight of Chiang Mai is to visit Doi Suthep, located about 12 km outside the city that has fantastic views of the surrounding area. The mountain is also home to a 13th century temple and replica of the Emerald Buddha.
Take a stroll down San Kamphaeng...
This morning we travel to our next destination, the ancient city of Sukhothai.
A UNESCO World Heritage City, Sukhothai is home to a vast array of temples and other historical sites. The Sukhothai Kingdom, which ruled from around the 12th to the 14th centu...
Sukhothai is a wonderful place to soak up Thai history and tradition, and today we do just that in the Historical Park. It has over 200 ancient sites to be explored, including temples, ruins, statues and other religious symbols. We depart just after breakfast w...
This morning we hop on a train and head for Bangkok. The following four days are free in Bangkok to soak up the city, take a day trip or two or simply relax and recharge before the next section of your trip!
You could take your own street food walking tou...
For an interesting day out of the city you could check out Ayutthaya, located 80 kilometres north of the city. Full of ancient ruins and history, it was the capital of the Kingdom of Siam. The Buddha head in the tree roots is worth seeing in itself, and you can...
Today marks the first day of the weekend and is therefore the perfect opportunity to venture to the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok's largest which is also said to be the largest market in the world. There are over 15,000 stalls offering anything and e...
Please note that unless you have extended your room, check out will be at 11am. Luggage storage is available at the hotel while you head out for the day.
This morning we enjoy a short riverboat trip experiencing a different perspective of the Bangkok skyl...
Arriving to the train station early in the morning we will then take a minivan towards Khao Sok National Park, driving for a further three hours to reach our hotel. Staying nearby you have the chance to visit the national park and tropical rainforest, which is ...
Spend today enjoying the rainforest and everything on offer in the area. The lake is a popular base for many activities including kayaking, canoeing and bamboo rafting. The views from the water are stunning as you pass limestone cliffs and see various fish swim...
This morning we leave behind the rainforest for a different type of scenery just as spectacular; the beaches of Phuket. Thailand's largest island, Phuket offers some of the country's most popular beaches and is located close to popular islands including James B...
Spend today soaking up the beauty of Phuket and the surrounding islands. Thailand's famed islands have been the set for many films over the years and hold a certain mystique. Take a boat trip and explore as many as your heart desires or snorkel around the bays ...
This morning is free to get some extra hours in bed or make for the beach to enjoy a last swim. Just before lunchtime we head to the airport and make our way to Penang, Malaysia.
We will stay in Georgetown, which is the island's capital and a UNESCO World...
This morning we enjoy an included local heritage walk, a route which passes by some of the best and most visited sights in Georgetown. On this tour we will visit the Chocolate House, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the Bengali Mosque, Assumption Cathedral, St. George?...
Named after William Cameron, a British colonial government surveyor who discovered the plateau in 1885, the Cameron Highlands is a region around 1500 metres above sea level. This morning we hop on a local bus and journey for around four hours to reach this gem ...
This morning we walk to the bus stop and hop aboard for a five hour journey to Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia's diverse and vibrant capital city, KL (as it is commonly known) is a melting pot of tradition and modernities. From temples and markets to skyscrapers and roo...
This morning we head to the magical Batu caves and temple located a short train ride from the city centre. An important religious site located inside the limestone caves and rising 100 meters above ground level, the temples and caves are used for many Hindu fes...
We then head to one of Malaysia's most popular destinations, Melaka. Historically famous for its importance as a trading port and it's commanding location on the strategic Straits of Malacca, it was also one of the most important shipping lanes in the world lin...
Today is a free day to continue exploring the coastal city of Melaka.
For those of you who enjoy exploring on two wheels you could hire a bike and cycle the town, experiencing the unique blend of colonial buildings, mosques and Buddhist temples. Cycling r...
This morning we board a comfortable tourist bus and travel for around four hours to reach Singapore.
After check in, we enjoy a walking tour to Clarke Quay, Merlion Park, Marina Bay and the Raffles Hotel. Marina Bay is somewhat of an icon of Singapore - b...
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
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