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South East Asia Loop

South East Asia Loop

Join us as we travel into the heart and soul of South East Asia. Starting off in Bangkok, get lost in the chaos of Thailand’s capital city before succumbing to the slightly more relaxed pace of Chiang Mai. Cruise along the Mekong River to reach peaceful Luang Prabang, a colourful town dotted with monks, pop-up stalls and French-inspired eateries. In Vietnam, cruise through dramatic karst scenery on a boat tour of Halong Bay, travel back to the time of Vietnam’s emperors in Hue, soak up the old-world charm of Hoi An and be wowed by the endless energy of Ho Chi Minh City. Then discover Cambodia’s fascinating history and culture in Phnom Penh’s bustling streets and in the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor, before wrapping up the adventure back in Thailand.

Activities

  • Bangkok – Khlong boat canal tour
  • Bangkok – Wat Pho
  • Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep temple complex
  • Mekong River – 2 day boat trip
  • Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves
  • Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfalls
  • Luang Prabang – Alms giving ceremony
  • Luang Prabang – Laos Buffalo Dairy social enterprise visit
  • Luang Prabang – MandaLao Elephant Conservation trek
  • Luang Prabang – Lunch at Manda Lao Elephant Conservation
  • Vientiane – COPE visit
  • Vientiane – Wat Si Saket
  • Hanoi – KOTO dinner
  • Halong Bay – Overnight Boat Cruise
  • Halong Bay – Cave entry
  • Halong Bay – The Green Life Visit
  • Hue – Imperial City entrance and guided visit
  • Hue – Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
  • Hue – Highlights & back streets by motorbike
  • Hue – Thien Mu Pagoda
  • Hue – Motorbike Tour Lunch
  • Hoi An – Old Town walking tour
  • Ho Chi Minh City – War Remnants Museum
  • Ho Chi Minh City – City tour
  • Mekong Delta – Mekong Delta Day Trip & Village Tuk-Tuk Tour
  • Mekong Delta – Lunch
  • Phnom Penh – The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
  • Phnom Penh – Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
  • Kampong Chhnang – Pottery village visit
  • Battambang – Rural Food and Cycle Tour
  • Siem Reap – Three day Angkor Pass
  • Siem Reap – Angkor Temples Guided Tour
  • Siem Reap – Sunrise at Angkor Wat
  • Siem Reap – Angkor Temples Guided Tour
  • Chong Kneas – Tonle Sap floating village visit

Highlights

  • This combination trip includes trips in Thaiiland, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia that are some of the most popular in the entire Intrepid range. Travel by boat, train, plane, private minibus, taxi and even on the back of a motorbike!
  • Angkor Wat. Need we say more? As well as a guided tour, you’ll also have a pass to cover your whole time in Siem Reap. So you can explore this incredible temple complex as much and as often as you like.
  • Settle in for the night and experience overnight train journeys, starting from Hanoi and Bangkok and waking up ready to head out and explore Chiang Mai and Hue.
  • The two-day boat journey down the iconic Mekong River passes incredible rural scenery and is one of the must-dos to truly experience South East Asia.
  • Discover the mysterious beauty of the Lao jungle as you walk side by side with recently rescued elephants on stroll through their natural habitat.
  • Sample local food wherever you go, from a seafood dinner on Halong Bay, street snacks at markets, a meal at a buddhist nunnery, coconut candy and tropical fruits in the Mekong Delta, and dinner at KOTO restaurant.
  • The perfect blend of included sights and free time to make your own discoveries in some of our favourite destinations, like Hoi An and Luang Prabang.
  • Discover Kampong Luong and the countryside around Battambang with a visit to a floating village and a bike ride around farms and cottage industries.
  • Have expert advice on hand the whole way with an experienced local leader to help you get the best out of your time in South East Asia, like Channa: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/channa-intrepid-leader-cambodia/
  • Travel from Vietnam to Thailand, experiencing the contrasts between three of the region’s most fascinating countries.

07/01/2023 through 12/04/2024
07/01/2023 through 12/07/2024

Day 1 Bangkok
Day 2 Bangkok - Overnight train
Day 3 Chiang Mai
Day 4 Chiang Mai
Day 5 Chiang Khong
Day 6 Mekong River - Pak Beng
Day 7 Mekong River - Luang Prabang
Day 8 Luang Prabang
Day 9 Luang Prabang
Day 10 Vang Vieng
Day 11 Vang Vieng
Day 12 Vientiane
Day 13 Hanoi
Day 14 Halong Bay
Day 15 Hanoi – Overnight train
Day 16 Hue
Day 17 Hue
Day 18 Hoi An
Day 19 Hoi An
Day 20 Ho Chi Minh City
Day 21 Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 22 Ho Chi Minh City
Day 23 Phnom Penh
Day 24 Phnom Penh
Day 25 Battambang
Day 26 Siem Reap
Day 27 Siem Reap / Angkor Wat
Day 28 Siem Reap / Angkor Wat
Day 29 Bangkok
Day 30 Bangkok

Mekong

The Mekong is a river in Southeast Asia. It is the world’s 10th-longest river and the 7th-longest in Asia. Its estimated length is 4,909 km (3,050 mi), and it drains an area of 795,000 km2 (307,000 sq mi), discharging 475 km3 (114 cu mi) of water annually.

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