South East Asia Tours
Marvel at ancient ruins as you tour Cambodia, cruise the Mekong River, sail between the islands in Thailand, relax onboard your junk boat in Halong Bay or cycle through this mesmerising region to experience the local culture in a way that wouldn't otherwise be possible. Eat your fill of pho in Vietnam and visit virtually untouched villages in Myanmar as you explore South East Asia on a tour or river cruise.
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15 Days Hanoi to Siem Reap
Operator: Explore Worldwide
From 2,174pp
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8 Days Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu
Operator: G Adventures
From 1,402pp
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G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the...more communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own. On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. Every trip is designed to truly...more experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Led by a local leader, our small group tours offer a sustainable way to travel off the beaten track, while giving back to the places and people that travellers visit.
Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays all over the world for almost 40 years. The expert team, at home and overseas, works together...more to create itineraries that leave you feeling that you’ve really explored a destination rather than just visited. You’ll see the highlights, the must-sees, of course. But you’ll also get away from the beaten track, and get a different perspective on your destination. You’ll get closer to a place, its people and cultures. Our small groups are typically 12 people – small enough to get right into the heart of your destination, but big enough to find like-minded people to share your experiences with. And the glue that holds these groups together is our local tour leaders, who are uniquely placed to add individual and spontaneous moments to each trips – moments that stay with you long after you return home. All sorts of people travel with Explore – our groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites them is their adventurous spirit and thirst for real travel experiences. We provide authentic small-group travel, designed by experts and led by experts, with sustainability at its heart and a common desire for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re on a cultural tour of Lebanon, cycling in Vietnam, walking in Italy or exploring Costa Rica with your family, when you’re travelling with Explore you know that you’re in good hands.
Discover Must do experiences and highlights in South East Asia
An old trading port, this enchanting town is infused with Chinese, Japanese and European influences, still visible along the pretty lantern lined streets.
Home to one of the world’s oldest evergreen forests, limestone rock formations, bubbling waterfalls and abundant wildlife including elephants, monkeys, and tigers.
If the temple town of Bagan is incredible at eye level, then picture drifting gently over its intricately designed stupas by hot air balloon.
Swap tuk-tuks for a traditional long tail boat as you glide along the khlongs of Bangkok, past families going about their business in stilted houses and shopping for produce at the colourful floating markets.
Catch the Temples of Angkor at sunrise, as the first light illuminates the iconic monuments and throws their reflections into the still ponds. Watch for the unique detail on the 3000 aspara carvings. Bucket list this!
Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys to South East Asia
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent rip along the Mekong. There were lots of opportunities to sitesee on set tours or to do what one wished. We love that flexibility, as after all it’s our trip to enjoy! The staff from TravelMarvel and onboard the boat were amazing to deal with, with nothing ever being a problem. And I won’t even talk about the food as... read more there was so much choice of excellent quality and quantity. A wonderful trip for an older couple.
This was my first solo trip away and I was absolutley filled with nerves about it. With my first flight being delayed, causing me to miss my connecting fllight, I had to call Kim(my tour guide). From the first contact she set my mind at ease. She showed a calm and organised side that I really needed at that time. The rest of the trip was easy with minimal... read more disrutpions purely because of the work Kim was doing in the background. Kim is an absolute superstar and an asset to G Adventures.
Vietnam itself had been on my bucket list for a few years, and this trip was the perfect way to ease myself into it. Although I soon realised that I will be going back again to explore more at a later date. In saying that, I knew the itinerary going in and it was plenty detailed and included lots of different things to see. Some of my highlights included learning to shop for fresh ingredients in the local markets from accomplished chef Trung, and then learning to cook local dishes in his restaurant, or getting to witness the phenomanal work being done at Oodles of Noodles with tthe orphans and under privilaged students. Spending a night in Hai Long Bay was a special peaceful experience.
Meeting a new group of people is always a challenging thing for me and I'm pleased to say that after my trip, I'd happily tour with any of them again. Obviously some more than others but I didn't have any issue with annyone on the trip. Being an older member of the group didn't mean anything and some of my best memories were made with those a lot younger than me.
Dealing with Global Journeys, especially Tracey was a pleasure from day 1. She was prompt to reply to all my questions and always provided me with more information than I asked for. I would definately recommend Global Journeys to all of my friends and family that are looking to travel the world. I will absolutely be traveling with Global again.
Vietnam itself had been on my bucket list for a few years, and this trip was the perfect way to ease myself into it. Although I soon realised that I will be going back again to explore more at a later date. In saying that, I knew the itinerary going in and it was plenty detailed and included lots of different things to see. Some of my highlights included learning to shop for fresh ingredients in the local markets from accomplished chef Trung, and then learning to cook local dishes in his restaurant, or getting to witness the phenomanal work being done at Oodles of Noodles with tthe orphans and under privilaged students. Spending a night in Hai Long Bay was a special peaceful experience.
Meeting a new group of people is always a challenging thing for me and I'm pleased to say that after my trip, I'd happily tour with any of them again. Obviously some more than others but I didn't have any issue with annyone on the trip. Being an older member of the group didn't mean anything and some of my best memories were made with those a lot younger than me.
Dealing with Global Journeys, especially Tracey was a pleasure from day 1. She was prompt to reply to all my questions and always provided me with more information than I asked for. I would definately recommend Global Journeys to all of my friends and family that are looking to travel the world. I will absolutely be traveling with Global again.
From our initial booking with Viking Cruises through Global Journeys this holiday was a breeze. Nothing to worry about with any organisation done for us. The Mekong River and Delta are incredible, so wide, carrying so much water traffic and life on board the Viking Saigon was luxurious. Food, accommodation and care were exceptional. Apart from the... read more climate which was so different to anything we had experienced before this holiday was A1.
The tour was excellent! We were a group of 12 travelers from different countries and had a great time together. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. They showed us how people live in South East Asia and we participated in some activities that made us part of the experience. I hope to travel with Intrepid again in the future.
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21 May, 2019
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21 May, 2019
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