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Epic Southeast Asia: River Cruises & Karst Mountains

5.0Based on
40 days
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40 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
18 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Best price guaranteedNo credit card or booking fees.Carbon neutral tours.

Highlights

Witness sunrise over Angkor Wat.

Eat your way through the street food of four different cities.

Stay overnight in a local village.

Trek through the rugged forests of northern Thailand.

Swim in Ko Pha-Ngan's idyllic lagoons.

Explore the magnificent caves of Phong Nha

Itinerary

Imagine a journey where every day brings a new discovery—"Epic Southeast Asia: River Cruises & Karst Mountains" offers just that across 40 exhilarating days. Tailored for young adults seeking adventure, this moderate activity tour connects you with the pulse of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos, starting in Bangkok and culminating on the sun-drenched shores of Ko Tao.

From sharing stories in Siem Reap’s markets to learning noodle-making artistry in Hoi An, you’ll delve deep into local culture while river cruising and exploring iconic landscapes. Trek through lush countryside, swim in the blue waves of Ko Pha-Ngan, and soak up the vibrancy of bustling cities and tranquil villages alike.

This guided tour package stands out for its sheer breadth—spanning 26 destinations, it allows you to live and breathe Southeast Asia, with ample opportunity for free exploration and unforgettable group moments. If you’re searching for a trip that fuses river cruises, culinary adventures, and immersive local experiences, this is your ticket to make Southeast Asia your own.

day 1Bangkok

Arrive at any time and welcome to Thailand's bustling capital - Bangkok!
Tonight, meet your CEO and get to know fellow travellers as you cheers to new adventures.

Accomodation
New Siam 2 (or similar)
Included Activities
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Connect With New Friends

day 2Bangkok/Siem Reap

day 3Siem Reap

day 4Siem Reap/Phnom Penh

day 5Phnom Penh

day 6Phnom Penh/Koh Rong

day 7Koh Rong

day 8Chambok Homestay

day 9Chambok Homestay/Ho Chi Minh City

day 10Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang

day 11Nha Trang

day 12Nha Trang/Da Nang

day 13Da Nang/Hoi An

day 14Hoi An

day 15Hoi An/Huế

day 16Huế/Phong Nha

day 17Phong Nha/Hanoi

day 18Hanoi/Ha Long

day 19Hạ Long Bay/Hanoi

day 20Hanoi/Vientiane

day 21Vientiane/Vang Vieng

day 22Vang Vieng

day 23Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang

day 24Luang Prabang

day 25Luang Prabang/Pak Beng

day 26Pak Beng/Chiang Khong

day 27Chiang Khong/Chiang Mai

day 28Chiang Mai

day 29Chiang Mai/Ban Mae Jok

day 30Ban Mae Jok/Pa Khao Lam

day 31Pa Khao Lam/Chiang Mai

day 32Chiang Mai/Bangkok

day 33Bangkok

day 34Bangkok/Surat Thani

day 35Surat Thani/Khao Sok

day 36Khao Sok/Koh Pha Ngan

day 37Koh Pha Ngan

day 38Koh Pha Ngan/Koh Tao

day 39Koh Tao

day 40Koh Tao

What's Included

Accommodation
Simple hotels (twin-share) (20 nts), hostels (multi-share) (7 nts), basic hilltribe huts (2 nts, multi-share), homestay (2 nts), sleeper trains (5 nts), triple-share accommodations with same sex (3 nts).
Meals
30 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 4 dinners
Note: Allow USD395-515 for meals not included.
Transport
Local bus, air-conditioned bus, train, walking, tuk-tuk, songthaew, local boat, junk boat, plane.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, trekking staff.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem ReapYour G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi AnYour G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance, Muang PakbèngYour G for Good Moment: Harvesting local traditions, Ban Ta KhunYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Big Night Out Moment: - Siem Reap, Siem ReapYour Discover Moment: Phnom PenhYour Local Living Moment: Home Meal, ChambokYour Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh CityYour Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha TrangYour Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi AnYour Big Night Out Moment: Vang Vieng Nightlife, Vang ViengYour Discover Moment: Luang PrabangYour Discover Moment: Chiang MaiYour Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang MaiYour Discover Moment: BangkokYour Big Night Out Moment: Beach Bar, Koh TaoGuided sunrise tour of Angkor Wat temple complexOrientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Luang PrabangHalong Bay boat cruise with lunchGuided hike, sunset cruise and waterfall excursion in LaosSlow boat up the MekongFour street food crawls in different citiesInternal flightVisit to Chiang Mai night marketHilltribe trekBamboo raftingLake Cheow Lan ExcursionFull-day snorkelling trip from Ko Tao

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

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Emma GVerified Traveler
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Amazing and life changing

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Kayleigh WVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

G Adventures provided a well organised and exciting trip. Everything ran smooth and we had lots of opportunities to take part in activities. Our CEO, Kosal, made this trip by creating a great group environment and providing us all the information we needed to get the most out of our trip.

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Maura HVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

It was an incredibly beautiful trip, where I was able to see unbelievably beautiful nature, experience cultures and make friends for life.

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Julia KVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Amazing and unforgettable experience.

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EmmaVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

I loved this tour and would 100% recommend it to any first time travellers heading to southeast asia. I got to make so many friends, have great experiences, and learn about the people and culture in each country!

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