
Epic Southeast Asia: River Cruises & Karst Mountains
О туре
Now's the time to explore Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Share stories over drinks among Siem Reap's market stalls, learn the fine art of noodle-making in Hoi An, and catch the day's last rays among the brillantly blue waves of Ko Pha-Ngan. This 40-day adventure is plenty of time to sync your pulse with this part of Southeast Asia — and it's sure to leave you coming back for more.
Программа тура
Bangkok
Tonight, meet your CEO and get to know fellow travellers as you cheers to new adventures.
Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Additional Notes: You must arrive on tour with your Vietnamese visa. See the Visa section of the Tour Details for more information and exceptions.
Bangkok/Siem Reap (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Thailand - Cambodia)
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Phare Circus
Additional Notes: Prefer to plan ahead? Pre-book the "Phare Circus" activity when booking your tour to include this exciting activity in your itinerary.
Siem Reap (1B, 1L)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included Activities:
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour
- Local Khmer Meal
- Big Night Out - Siem Reap
Siem Reap/Phnom Penh (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Local Bus 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO
Phnom Penh (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Included Activities:
- Street Food Crawl - Phnom Penh
Additional Notes: Phnom Penh can be confusing and we recommend to always keep a hotel card with you when you are exploring.
Phnom Penh/Koh Rong (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)
- Ferry 01:00 Hr(s)
Additional Notes: Please note that during monsoon season (between June to October), this itinerary may be subject to change based on weather conditions. If heavy rains and flooding prevent our boat from safely travelling to Koh Rong island, we will provide alternate activities and accommodations in a nearby town.
Koh Rong
Chambok Homestay (1D)
Meals Included:
- Dinner
Transport:
- Ferry 01:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Home Meal
Chambok Homestay/Ho Chi Minh City (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 05:00 Hr(s)
- Local Bus 02:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Cambodia - Vietnam)
Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 10:00 - 11:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO
Additional Notes: During January/February, Tết (the Vietnamese Lunar New Year) sees millions of Vietnamese commute to be with their families and celebrate. While this is a fascinating time to travel through Vietnam, availability of transport may mean that we will replace the overnight train with an overnight bus.
Nha Trang
Included Activities:
- Nha Trang Street Food Crawl
Nha Trang/Da Nang (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 09:00 - 10:00 Hr(s)
Da Nang/Hoi An
From Danang, it is only a short drive to the picturesque port town of Hoi An. Once known as Faifo, it was an important trading town with strong south Chinese influence and connections.
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:45 - 01:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Hoi An Orientation Walk
- Reminisce Riverside
Hoi An (1B, 1L)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included Activities:
- Oodles of Noodles
Hoi An/Huế (1B)
Pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time to include this speedy activity on your tour.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hue Motorbike Tour
Huế/Phong Nha (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
Phong Nha/Hanoi (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds)
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Caving in Phong Nha
Additional Notes: Pre-book the full-day Caving in Phong Nha adventure to explore the longest cave in Asia, Paradise Cave, with massive stalactites. Enjoy a sumptuous Vietnamese lunch, then boat to the turquoise beach of Phong Nha Cave.
Hanoi/Ha Long (1B, 1L)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Hạ Long Bay Junk Boat Trip
Hạ Long Bay/Hanoi (1B)
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this yum on your tour.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Old Quarter Orientation Walk
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Hanoi/Vientiane (1B)
Visit Laos' most important national monument, Phat That Luang, or meander down the dusty riverside tracks to find villages full of friendly people, dogs, and chickens. A visit to Vientiane's vibrant, colourful morning market (which incidentally is open all day!) is worthwhile, to find plenty of local treasures. A great way to round off the day is to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Mekong.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Plane 01:15 Hr(s)
Vientiane/Vang Vieng (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Vang Vieng Guided Hike
- Vang Vieng Nightlife
Vang Vieng (1B)
Pre-book the "Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle" on the checkout page ahead of time to include this excitement on your tour.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Bullet Train 01:08 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Sunset at Wat Phousi
- Street Food Crawl
- Orientation With CEO
Luang Prabang (1B)
Traditional Laotian culture involves giving daily alms to monks. Monks are only allowed to eat food which has been donated to them before noon. Should you rise early, you’ll get to watch one of the most important religious ceremonies in Laos.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Included Activities:
- Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion
Luang Prabang/Pak Beng (1B, 1D)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Activities:
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance
Pak Beng/Chiang Khong (1B, 1L)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included Activities:
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Border Crossing (Laos - Thailand)
Chiang Khong/Chiang Mai
Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok (1B, 1L, 1D)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Pickup Truck 01:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 1
Additional Notes: The exact itinerary of the walking on this trip may change from time to time, taking into account the weather and local conditions. Also, please note there may be times when the use of video and/or still cameras may be inappropriate -- your CEO and guides will be able to advise you. Be prepared for the accommodation to be basic; remember, it's all about an authentic and unique experience!
Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam (1B, 1L, 1D)
Along the way, you might get the chance to stop at Mae Tang River to learn to fish using local tools or build a raft using bamboo.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 2
Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai (1B, 1L)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Transport:
- Pickup Truck 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Bamboo Rafting to Lahu Village
- Lahu Village Visit
- Bamboo Rafting to Shan Village
- Chiang Mai Celebration
Chiang Mai/Bangkok (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 12:00 - 13:00 Hr(s)
Additional Notes: Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.
Bangkok
Additional Notes: As this longer tour is comprised of two shorter tours, there is the possibility that you will need to change hotels on this day. Check in with your CEO about this while on tour. The two hotels we generally use are within walking distance.
Bangkok/Surat Thani (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 12:00 - 13:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Street Food Crawl
Surat Thani/Khao Sok (1B, 1L)
This area is known for its natural beauty. You know what that means: lots of chances for photos.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal
- Lake Cheow Lan Excursion
Khao Sok/Koh Pha Ngan (1B)
This area is known for its epic nightlife, whether or not there's a Full Moon Party. Make sure you don't miss the sunset. It'll be unforgettable.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:30 Hr(s)
- Ferry 02:30 Hr(s)
- Songthaew 00:15 Hr(s)
Koh Pha Ngan
Koh Pha Ngan/Koh Tao (1L)
Meals Included:
- Lunch
Transport:
- Ferry 01:30 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Koh Tao Snorkelling
Koh Tao (1B)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Included Activities:
- Beach Bar
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Open Water Half Day Dive Experience
Additional Notes: Want to discover the fascinating coral and marine life inhabiting the area? Pre-book the Open Water Half Day Dive Experience extra to take two dives, guided by the experts.
Koh Tao (1B)
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bangkok? Book the Bangkok Express, a two-day post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Included Activities:
- Departure Day
Optional Extras to chose from:
- Bangkok Express: Koh Tao to Bangkok
Additional Notes: Add the “Bangkok Express: Koh Tao to Bangkok” to your adventure and make your way back to bustling Bangkok with the guidance of a CEO. This nifty post-tour Extra includes a ferry to the mainland where you’ll board an overnight train to Bangkok arriving in the city early the next morning. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Детали тура
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Опционально
Siem Reap
- Angkor Museum Visit (12USD per person)
- Tonle Sap Floating Village (22-26USD per person)
- Phare Circus (18USD per person)
- Siem Reap Quad Biking
Phnom Penh
- National Museum Visit (10USD per person)
- Silver Pagoda Visit (10USD per person)
- Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) & Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Half-Day Guided Tour (22-26USD per person)
Ho Chi Minh City
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cholon Visit
- Ho Chi Minh City Cyclo Tour (10USD per person)
- Reunification Palace Entry (2USD per person)
- Dam Sen Water Park Visit (4USD per person)
- War Remnants Museum Visit (2USD per person)
Củ Chi
- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour (20-25USD per person)
Nha Trang
- Boat Tour and Snorkelling (25USD per person)
- Snorkelling
- Mud Bath Visit (20USD per person)
Hoi An
- Tailor Shops
- Cua Dai Beach
- Hoi An Bike and Boat Tour
- Hoi An Cooking Class (30USD per person)
- Thu Bon River Boat Trip (12USD per person)
- Hoi An Walking Tour
Mỹ Sơn
- Mỹ Sơn Excursion (30USD per person)
Huế
- Imperial Citadel Tour (7USD per person)
- Perfume River Cruise (10USD per person)
- Tien Mu Pagoda Visit
- Royal Tombs Entry (5USD per person)
- Cycling (10USD per person)
- Hue Motorbike Tour
- Hue City Tour
Ha Long Bay
- Kayaking (10USD per person)
Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum Visit
- Hoan Kiem Lake Walk
- Tran Quoc Pagoda Visit
- Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour
- Museum of Ethnology Visit (2 per person)
- Army Museum (2USD per person)
- Fine Arts Museum (2USD per person)
- Hoa Lo Prison Entry (1.50USD per person)
- Temple of Literature Entry (2USD per person)
- Vietnamese Women's Museum (1.50USD per person)
- Ho Chi Minh House on Stilts and Presidential Palace (2USD per person)
- Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance (6USD per person)
- Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
- Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) Visit
Vientiane
- Wat Pha That Luang Visit (1USD per person)
- National Museum Visit (4USD per person)
- Wat Sisaket Visit (1USD per person)
- Buddha Park (1USD per person)
Vang Vieng
- Caving
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Bike Rental (2USD per person)
- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle
Kuang Si Falls
- Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion (2.50USD per person)
Luang Prabang
- Royal Palace Museum Visit (5USD per person)
- Wat Xien Thong Visit (2.50USD per person)
- Phousi Temple Visit (2.50USD per person)
- Wat Visoun Temples Visit (2.50USD per person)
- Cooking Class (35USD per person)
- Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre Visit (8USD per person)
- Royal Ballet Theatre (15USD per person)
- Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre Entry (4USD per person)
Chiang Mai
- Night Market
- Muay Thai Fight
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
- Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (30USD per person)
- Massage
- Full Day Tuk-Tuk Adventure
- Chiang Mai City Tour
- Cooking Class
Doi Suthep
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit (2USD per person)
Chiang Khong
- Massage (Southeast Asia)
Bangkok
- Jim Thompson's House Visit (4USD per person)
- Grand Palace Visit (15USD per person)
- Wat Po Guided Tour
- Klong Riverboat Tour (30USD per person)
- National Museum Visit (2USD per person)
- Wat Po Visit (3.50USD per person)
- Royal Barge Museum (3.50USD per person)
- Thai Massage (15-30USD per person)
Khao Sok
- Khao Sok National Park Visit
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Tubing (10USD per person)
Ko Pha Ngan
- Swimming
- Yoga and Meditation Courses
- Hiking
- Ko Pha-Ngan Waterfalls Exploration
- Swimming
Koh Tao
- Open Water Half Day Dive Experience
Ko Tao
- Bangkok Express: Ko Tao to Bangkok (129-195USD per person)
Дополнительно
Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
Your G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance, Muang Pakbèng
Your G for Good Moment: Kao Thep Pitak Community-Owned Farm & Meal, Ban Ta Khun
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Big Night Out Moment: - Siem Reap, Siem Reap
Your Discover Moment: Phnom Penh
Your Local Living Moment: Home Meal, Chambok
Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City
Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang
Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An
Your Big Night Out Moment: Vang Vieng Nightlife, Vang Vieng
Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang
Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai
Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
Your Big Night Out Moment: Beach Bar, Koh Tao. Guided sunrise tour of Angkor Wat temple complex. Orientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Luang Prabang. Halong Bay boat cruise with lunch. Guided hike, sunset cruise and waterfall excursion in Laos. Slow boat up the Mekong. Four street food crawls in different cities. Internal flight. Visit to Chiang Mai night market. Hilltribe trek. Bamboo rafting. Lake Cheow Lan Excursion. Full-day snorkelling trip from Ko Tao. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. 1. REQUIRED: In order for us to confirm the transport used during your visit to Laos, we require a coloured copy of your passport in advance of travel. We please request you send a coloured copy of the passport you will be travelling on to [email protected]
2. COMBO TRIP
Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments. Also note that in some major cities in Vietnam, many hotel rooms do not have windows.
3. BORDER CROSSINGS
Aranyapathet, Thailand to Poipet, Cambodia - Thailand to Cambodia
Bavet, Cambodia to Mok Bai, Vietnam - Cambodia to Vietnam*
Ban Houayxay, Laos to Chiang Khong, Thailand - Laos to Thailand
4. TREKKING ROUTE
Please be advised that a 2-week period of traditional slash and burn farming occurs in this region between March and April (start date varies). During this time your trek may follow an alternate route to avoid uncomfortably smoky areas.
5. WEIGHT RESTRICTION
There may be a weight restriction for the internal flight on this tour. Each passenger is allowed to carry one checked bag with a maximum weight of 20kg (44lbs). Additional bags or excess weight charges may apply. These charges are the responsibility of the passengers.
6. LAOS - High Speed Train regulations.
Items prohibited from being carried by passengers into the stations or on trains:
- Flammable materials & liquids. Aerosols will be taken away at security.
- Sharp objects (e.g. pocket knives)
- Explosive materials e.g. vapes & e-cigarettes. Includes spray-on deodorant, perfume & hair products.
- Foods which are wet or have an overpowering smell
- Weapons
- Drugs
The high speed train has a luggage limit of 20kg per person.Siem Reap
- Phare Circus
- Angkor Museum Visit (12USD per person)
- Tonle Sap Floating Village (25-30USD per person)
Phnom Penh
- National Museum Visit (10USD per person)
- Silver Pagoda Visit (10USD per person)
- Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) & Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Half-Day Guided Tour (22-26USD per person)
Ho Chi Minh City
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cholon Visit
- Dam Sen Water Park Visit (4USD per person)
- Ho Chi Minh City Cyclo Tour (10USD per person)
- Reunification Palace Visit (2USD per person)
- War Remnants Museum Visit (2USD per person)
Củ Chi
- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour (23-27USD per person)
Nha Trang
- Snorkelling
- Nha Trang Boat Tour and Snorkelling (29USD per person)
- Mud Bath Visit (20USD per person)
Hoi An
- Tailor Shops
- Cua Dai Beach
- Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour (6USD per person)
- Hoi An Bike and Boat Tour
- Thu Bon River Boat Trip (12USD per person)
- Hoi An Cooking Class (35USD per person)
Mỹ Sơn
- Mỹ Sơn Excursion (38USD per person)
Huế
- Imperial Citadel Tour (7USD per person)
- Thien Mu Pagoda Visit
- Perfume River Cruise (10USD per person)
- Royal Tombs Entry (5USD per person)
- Cycling (10USD per person)
- Hue Motorbike Tour
- Hue City Tour
Phong Nha
- Caving in Phong Nha
Hạ Long Bay
- Kayaking (10USD per person)
Hanoi
- Tran Quoc Pagoda Visit
- Hoan Kiem Lake Walk
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
- Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance (200000VND per person)
- Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) Visit
Vientiane
- Wat Pha That Luang Visit (1USD per person)
- Buddha Park (1USD per person)
- National Museum Visit (4USD per person)
- Wat Sisaket Visit (1USD per person)
Vang Vieng
- Hiking
- Caving
- Bike Rental (2USD per person)
- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle
- Kayaking (25USD per person)
Luang Prabang
- Wat Visoun Temples Visit (2.50USD per person)
- Phousi Temple Visit (2.50USD per person)
- Royal Palace Museum Visit (5USD per person)
- Wat Xien Thong Visit (2.50USD per person)
- Cooking Class (35USD per person)
- Alms-giving in Luang Prabang
- Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre Visit (8USD per person)
- Royal Ballet Theatre (15USD per person)
- Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre Entry (4USD per person)
Doi Suthep
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit (2USD per person)
Chiang Khong
- Massage
Chiang Mai
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
- Street Food Walk at Chiang Mai Night Market
- Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (1500THB per person)
- Massage
- Cooking Class
- Chiang Mai City Tour
Bangkok
- Jim Thompson's House Visit (4USD per person)
- Wat Po Guided Tour
- Klong Riverboat Tour (30USD per person)
- Grand Palace Visit (15USD per person)
- National Museum Visit (2USD per person)
- Wat Po Visit (300THB per person)
- Thai Massage (15-30USD per person)
- Entrance - Royal Barge Museum (3.50USD per person)
Khao Sok
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Khao Sok National Park Visit
- Tubing (10USD per person)
Koh Pha Ngan
- Swimming
- Koh Pha-Ngan Waterfalls Exploration
- Yoga and Meditation Courses
- Hiking
- Swimming
Koh Tao
- Bangkok Express: Koh Tao to Bangkok
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