Southeast Asia

1 itinerary · 0 open departures · 0 missions

Southeast Asia is a vast and diverse region spanning eleven countries, from the tropical archipelagos of Indonesia and the Philippines to the landlocked highlands of Laos and Myanmar. It's renowned for its ancient temples, vibrant street food scenes, lush rainforests, and some of the world's best diving and island-hopping, with hotspots like Thailand's Andaman Coast, Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, and Bali drawing millions of visitors each year. The region offers an extraordinary range of experiences — bustling megacities like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Ho Chi Minh City sit alongside remote hill tribe villages and pristine coral reefs. Affordable travel, outstanding cuisine, and a well-worn backpacker trail make it one of the most popular destinations on the planet for independent and group travellers alike.

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Southeast Asia · 16 days

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Self-Launched Highlights of Southeast Asia: Bangkok to Siem Reap

This self-launched version of G Adventures' classic Indochina highlights route takes you through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia — same iconic stops, same incredible experiences, but booked independently and at a fraction of the price. You'll cruise Halong Bay on a budget junk boat, explore Luang Prabang's UNESCO streets, cook Thai food with a local chef, and walk the corridors of Angkor Wat — all without the guided tour premium. Budget airlines, overnight trains, local buses, and well-connected hostels keep costs low while keeping the adventure high. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

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~£870

Missions

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