Get Social: Big Southeast Asia 2024-25
Overview
Highlights
- Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
- Overnight train to Hoi An (via Danang)
- Overnight train to Nha Trang
- Overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Visit Ho Chi Minh City War Remnants Museum
- Tour of Killing Fields and S21 Museum in Phnom Penh
- Full-day tour of Angkor Wat temple complex
- Half-day tour to Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Overnight public bus and ferry to Koh Tao
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Trip includes
- Overnight train, overnight cruise, local boat and private vehicle
Itinerary
Blaring horns. French Colonial buildings. Picturesque lakes. And the smell of incense in the air. Welcome to historic Hanoi! We’ll be kicking off the fun in Vietnam’s second-biggest city. Say xin chao (sin chow) to your travel buddies and then head to a local e...
Ready to dive into this incredible city? We thought so. Slip on the Birks, grab your new travel BFFs and start exploring. Tick off the likes of One Pillar Pagoda, Lenin Park, Northern Gate, Cua Bac Church, B52 Lake and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. If you’d prefer to ...
Halong Bay: World Heritage Site. The jewel in Vietnam’s crown. One of the ‘New 7 Wonders of Nature’. Whichever way you look at it, Halong Bay is pretty damn special. So, today we’re gonna do it justice with an overnight cruise. Spend the day back-flipping off t...
Head feeling a little sore today? A hearty brunch with your crew will sort you right out. Then: we’re dropping anchor and heading for Hanoi station. Why? Because we’ll be moving on to ancient Hoi An the traditional way – by overnight train! This is your chance to catch up on some zzzs and swap tales with your trip mates. Shotgun the top bunk!
Meals: Breakfast
Hop off the train and wave goodbye to the locals. After a short drive from Da Nang, prepare to be SERIOUSLY charmed by the lantern-filled city of Hoi An. This stunner is a patchwork of all the civilisations that have left their imprint here. Expect: rustic Chin...
You wanted more free time to explore. So, here it is. Need some suggestions? Explore the buzzing Central Market. Get a custom piece made by the city’s famous tailors. Or see every inch of the town on an optional cycle and kayak tour. And tonight? There’s an eve...
Fallen in love with Hoi An? You’ve got another morning to tick off any activities you didn’t quite fit in yesterday. Get any final alterations on your new ‘fit. Or gather the gang for one last lunch at a local eatery in the Old Town. This afternoon, we’ll make ...
Second overnight train = completed. Grab some brekkie at a local café before exploring this beaut coastal city. Nha Trang is Vietnam’s diving capital – but it’s not just underwater marvels that you’ve got to look forward to. Need some recs? Soak up the city’s t...
Feeling sleepy after last night’s shenanigans? Grab your travel buddies and hit Nha Trang Beach for some sunshine, swimming and snoozing. Or tick off the city’s best hiking trails. Your Trip Leader has heaps of food recs for when you get peckish. Then, pack up your bags ‘cos we’re making tracks for Ho Chi Minh City. By overnight train, obvs.
Meals: Breakfast
Home to nearly 9 million people, HCMC is a bubbling pot of energy, excitement and hidden gems. Hop off the train and start exploring. Wanna pull on your history hat? Let’s start with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Surrounded by jungle that was once a stronghold...
Today = options. First, we’ll visit the sobering War Remnants Museum to learn more about a key part of modern Vietnamese history. Then, there’s an optional motorbike tour up for grabs. Soak up allll the city’s highlights on two wheels, including Saigon Central ...
No cap, today’s a bit of a drive day. We’ll be swapping one capital city for another as we make tracks to Phnom Penh. Keep your forehead pressed to the window as we whizz past some of Cambodia’s most idyllic rural scenes. When we roll into Phnom Penh, you’ll ha...
Warning: today’s set to be an emotional rollercoaster. We’ll begin with a sobering visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum which documents the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge during their ‘revolution’. Then, head just beyond the city limits to the Choeung Ek Kill...
Stock up on snacks and dig out that inflatable neck pillow. Today’s a big travel day as we swap Phnom Penh for Siem Reap. When we arrive, you’ll have some free time to settle in and get your bearings. Wanna do some good? There’s an optional half-day tour around...
Ready for a real-life temple run? This is it. First up: we’ll explore the Angkor Thom complex with our local guide. Venture through statue-lined South Gate, the intricately decorated Bayon Temple and check out the Elephant Terrace. Then it’s onto Ta Prohm – a r...
Today, we’ll be up bright and early to begin our journey to Bangkok – Thailand’s high-energy, temple-filled, market-brimming, food-loving capital. Bus essentials: snacks, ear pods, a comfy ‘fit. This evening is yours for the taking. Ask your Trip leader for din...
Ready to explore one of Asia’s most action-packed cities? Experience local life on an optional bike tour around Bangkok’s historic centre. Or there’s another optional street food tour via tuktuk on the cards. Thought the pad thai from your local takeout was goo...
Want more free time to explore Bangkok? Wish granted. Practice your foot jabs and switch kicks in a Muay Thai boxing class. Or hop on the bus and see the sights from the top deck during an optional guided tour. Your guide will also take you down some of Bangkok...
Stuff those souvenirs into your suitcase and say goodbye to the locals. Today, we’re making a beeline for the INCREDible island of Koh Tao. First though, a duo of awesome markets. Arrive at Mae Klong Railway Market just in time to see the locals pack up their s...
All aboard, sailors! After a quick ferry ride, we’ll arrive in Koh Tao. Think: lush rainforest, gleaming white beaches (sunnies essential) and turquoise water so dreamy even the Little Mermaid would want to stay there. AND you’ve got the afternoon to explore it...
Fancy a free day in the sunshine? Course you do. Today, Koh Tao is your oyster – whether you want to laze around on the sand or dive into some pretttty awesome activities. Make friends with the local sea turtles during an optional snorkelling trip around Koh Ta...
Ready for another day in paradise? Hell. Yes. Today, we’ll be swapping one beaut island for another as we hop across to Koh Phangan. You’ve got over 48 hours to experience it ALL. Need some recs? Your in-the-know Trip Leader’s got them by the bucketload. This evening: track down a beachside stall selling sizzling satay skewers and end the day on a high.
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Today is totally up to you – but we’ve got the inside scoop, obvs. Jump in a longtail boat and get ready for an optional underwater adventure around three stunning snorkelling spots. Or visit Angthong Marine Park for kaleidoscopic coral and kayaking adventures....
Say lah gorn to the locals: this morning we’re heading to Khao Sok National Park. After we’ve checked into our hostel and soaked up some serious tropical vibes, the rest of the afternoon is yours. Want recs? We got you. Get your hike on around this stunner of a...
Tums filled with another tropical fruit-laden breakfast, today we’ve got the super-stunning Cheow Lan Lake in our sights. Not to boast, but this lake is big (like, REALLY big), with magical limestone cliffs and beaut islands galore. Time to activate explorer mo...
Truth bomb: today is a bit of a drive day. We’ll be making tracks for Phuket via land and sea, so stock up on local snacks, soak up the tropical views, and put the lingo skills of your travel buds to the test. Crazy-gorgeous beaches. Lip-smacking eats. And a fa...
Bad news = it’s our last day in paradise. Good news = we’ve got an incred optional activity lined up. Opt for a day trip speedboating around the Phi Phi Islands for more emerald waters and mind-blowing scenery. Or do your own thing back on Phuket. There are gol...
Four weeks of non-stop fun? Completed. You embraced it all and shared the ride with a bunch of strangers who are now like family. Now, all that’s left to do is to swap insta handles – you’ll need them for next year’s reunion trip, obvs.
Meals: Breakfast
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Really great tour overall, got pretty lucky with some of the activities cause they can be weather dependent.
Really great tour overall, got pretty lucky with some of the activities cause they can be weather dependent. Was not able to do black water and white water rafting o...
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Breakfasts: 16
Lunches: 3
Dinners: 4
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- Vespa tour of Hanoi: prices available locally
- Evening street food tour in Hanoi: prices available locally
- Visit Van Phuc Silk Village and the Silk Collage workshop: prices available locally
- Sunset paddleboarding in Hoi An: prices available locally
- Cam Thanh cooking class and basket boat ride in Hoi An: prices available locally
- Full-day biking and kayaking tour of Hoi An: prices available locally
- Evening street food tour in Hoi An: prices available locally
- Half-day Nha Trang city tour with mud bath visit: prices available locally
- Cycle and street food tour of Nha Trang: prices available locally
- Full-day islands tour from Nha Trang: prices available locally
- Visit Saigon SkyView with beer tasting: prices available locally
- Motorbike tour of Ho Chi Minh City: prices available locally
- Visit Mekong Delta: prices available locally
- Social enterprise tour in Siem Reap: prices available locally
- Evening street food tour in Siem Reap: prices available locally
- Historic Bangkok bike tour: prices available locally
- Tuktuk street food tour in Bangkok: prices available locally
- Muay Thai boxing class in Bangkok: prices available locally
- Through the lanes tour of Bangkok with a local guide: prices available locally
- Snorkelling trip around Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan: prices available locally
- Snorkelling and kayaking trip to Angthong Marine Park: prices available locally
- Longtail boat snorkel trip from Koh Phangan: prices available locally
- Visit to eco-learning farm: prices available locally
- Full-day Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour: prices available locally
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