Southeast Asia Transformative Tours & Trip Packages

Southeast Asia Transformative Tours & Trips

454 Southeast Asia trips. Tours from 126 tour companies. 1,926 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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By Exotic Voyages
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
A luxury tour company that designs extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path journeys across Asia.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Mekong Delta, Mekong River

Highlights

  • Visit ethnic minority communities in the north of Vietnam
  • Experience the culture, history and beautiful natural settings in combination.
  • Relax among the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay, Hoi An old town...
  • Discover the vibrant, lively, and colorful Mekong Delta
  • Luxuriate at the finest hotels, accompanied by the finest of service quality within the region.
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"It was such a pleasure to work with Annie from start to finish. Annie worked patiently with my very particular husband for a good month to plan a 19 day trip. (I think they bonded) We visited Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. EVERY luxury hotel was just over the top beautiful. We took airplanes, 2 cruise boats, and a sea airplane to visit each country. There was always a knowledgeable and interesting English speaking guide to pick us up. She planned interesting tours and gave us plenty of leisure time. She also texted us everyday to see how we were doing! At one stop we wanted to change a tour planned for another and she managed to do that as well......Annie actually met us in Hanoi and we enjoyed a dinner together at one of her favorite restaurants, then took me shopping for a silk dress....really! Thank you Annie for the best trip ever. I will highly recommend you and Exotic Voyages."

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Borneo – East Sabah Adventure
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Gather fresh local ingredients for a cooking class
  • Embark on a river safari
  • Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys and other wildlife
  • Visit a turtle hatchery on libaran island

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Highlights of Sabah & Mt Kinabalu
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Himalayas, Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Gather local ingredients and take a cooking demonstration
  • Enjoy a river safari
  • Visit an orangutan rehabilitation centre
  • Watch the sunrise from the summit of mt kinabalu
  • Spot wildlife in an oxbow lake

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Northern Thailand Adventure
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai

Highlights

  • Explore magnificent temples and palaces
  • Sleep in a floating rafthouse
  • Swim in the turquoise pools of erawan falls
  • Trek through remote northern thailand and stay with the friendly locals

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Amazing Thailand Myanmar Tour
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Chiang Mai, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

  • Close to Natural-Khao Yai National Park;
  • Relaxing bike tour at the "Historical Park of Old Sukhothai";
  • 1 day Elephant camp tour with elephant ride;
  • Colorful overland transfer with temple trips;
  • Visit landmark of Myanmar-the Shwedagon Pagoda;
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Themes

Birding, Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Photography

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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In-depth Travel to Myanmar
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Yangon

Highlights

  • Visit popular Yangon's attractions and surrounding city;
  • Enjoy the jungle life at the Elephant Camp with Elephant ride;
  • Take an adventurous train journey to Naung Pin passing over the amazing Gokteik Railway Viaduct;
  • Visit popular pagodas and temples in Bagan;
  • Boat trip on Inle Lake passing through colorful market; floating garden and fishing villages

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Transformative, Photography, Religious

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Highlight Tour: Best of Indonesia
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Yangon

Highlights

  • The orang utan rehabilitation center in Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra;
  • Visit hill town Berastagi for the unspoiled hill tribe culture;
  • Two volcanoes in Sumatra: Sinabung and Sibayak;
  • Breathtakingly beautiful Lake Toba;
  • The culture center of Java - Yogyakarta and Borobudur;
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Transformative, Photography, Religious

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Thailand to Myanmar
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bagan, Chiang Mai, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

  • Experience ancient Buddhist traditions when you join Bangkok residents for their daily alms ritual and meet with monks at Wat Pho.
  • Head into the forests outside Chiang Mai to visit remote hill tribe villages and embark on a thrilling elephant safari.
  • Ascend to the top of an ancient pagoda to watch as the sun sets over the temples of Bagan and visit remote pagodas by horse-drawn cart.
  • Enjoy a leisurely 2-night stay on Inle Lake where traditions endure as they have for centuries; this enchanting gem is rarely included on other tours.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Delighted by the experience."

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Southeast Asia Reviews & Ratings

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Vietnam Cycling Enthusiast

This was my first trip to Vietnam and cycling the country was an amazing experience. Traveling with our local guide Son, a terrific leader who managed 16 cyclist...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

What a Fantastic Experience

I signed up for this on a whim, having done the standard Exodus Vietnam trip 5 years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed that trip but saw no reason to return. This trip cau...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

CYCLING HO CHI MIN TO HANOI

Cycling Vietnam was an excellent way of seeing the countryside and meeting the local Vietnamese people who were extremely friendly and always willing to help. The ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic

There wasn't one moment when I regretted my decision to join this trip - it was wonderful from start to finish. Fascinating country, warm and welcoming people, su...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Very well organise and planned. Our group was friendly and supportive

Enjoyed every day. Great group. Stepping out of my comfort zone in a supported environment. Very good. Worked well with group. Very organised . Take part in the ...

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Southeast Asia Tour Selection Trips

  • Every major country in Southeast Asia is worthy of a visit on its own, so consider limiting your tours to one or two countries.
  • A good way to combine two countries is via a Mekong River cruise that sails through both Vietnam and Cambodia.
  • Small ship sea-going vessels are ideal for island-hopping through Indonesia and the Philippines
  • Study up on local customs and taboos before heading off on your Southeast Asia tour; for instance, never say anything negative about the king of Thailand or touch a Buddhist monk.  
  • Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of the Philippines are majority Muslim, so you may want to avoid traveling there during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims don’t eat between sunrise and sunset.
  • While the weather is generally tropical in Southeast Asia, check the rainy versus dry seasons before booking a tour.  
  • April is the hottest month in Bangkok, when it can get stifling.
  • Wildlife safaris -- in search of komodo dragons, orangutans, tropical birds, and more – are an often overlooked tour possibility throughout much of the region.
  • While Bangkok and other Southeast Asian cities are essential stops, be sure to choose tours that also visit the countryside, where the modern hasn’t yet overwhelmed the traditional.

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