Southeast Asia Discovery: Seasides and Street Food

30 days, Bangkok to Bangkok

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Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18, avg 12.

Age requirement: 18-39

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Itinerary Notes

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Itinerary

Day 1Bangkok

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Bangkok/Siem Reap

Travel to Siem Reap. Enjoy a delicious Khmer meal at a G Adventures for Good project or with a local family in a village outside of Siem Reap (depends on the departure).

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 3Siem Reap

Guided tour of Angkor Wat temple complex. Opt to visit Tonle Sap floating village and Angkor National Museum.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Siem Reap/Phnom Penh

Transfer to Cambodia's capital. Orientation walk around Phnom Penh.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Phnom Penh

Opt to learn about Cambodia's sombre history with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Phnom Penh/Sihanoukville

Swim and relax on the beach after transferring to Sihanoukville.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Sihanoukville

Swim and relax by the beach, or take an optional snorkelling boat trip.

Day 8Sihanoukville/Cần Thơ

Cross the border to Vietnam. Overnight at a local village homestay.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Home Meal

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 9Cần Thơ/Ho Chi Minh City

Check out a floating market from the water before continuing on through the scenic Mekong Delta region to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a street food crawl with the group and CEO, opt to take a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, visit the Ben Thahn market or check out the War Remnants Museum.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang

Free day to explore. Overnight train to Nha Trang.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Nha Trang

Arrive in Nha Trang in the morning with plenty of time to explore local shops and markets, relax on the beach or visit nearby historical sites.

Day 12Nha Trang/Da Nang

Free time in Nha Trang. Overnight train to Hoi An.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Da Nang/Hoi An

Enjoy a noodle-making demonstration and local lunch at the G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles Project before free time in the afternoon. Go on an evening street food crawl with the group and CEO to get to know more about the delicious local specialties. Opt to take a cooking class, cycle to the beach, visit a tailor, or explore the old town.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Oodles of Noodles

Meals included:

Lunch

Day 14Hoi An

Enjoy free time; opt to take a cooking class, cycle to the beach, visit a tailor, or explore the old town.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Hoi An/Huế

Continue the journey north to the city of Hue. Opt to visit the Royal Citadel and tombs, take a Perfume River cruise or tour the countryside by motorbike.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 16Huế/Hanoi

Free time in Hue. Overnight train to Hanoi.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 17Hanoi/Ha Long

Visit Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise and cave visit.

Meals included:

Lunch

Day 18Ha Long/Hanoi

Explore Hanoi with an orientation walk through the Old Quarter. Opt to see Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoa Lo Prison, or shop in the Old Quarter.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 19Hanoi

Spend time exploring Hanoi. Included street food crawl.

Day 20Hanoi/Vientiane

A short flight brings the group to the capital city of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the golden stupa of That Luang, or scour the markets.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 21Vientiane/Vang Vieng

Enjoy the beautiful limestone karsts surrounding Vang Vieng. Free time to hike, bike, swim or go caving.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 22Vang Vieng

Free time to explore Vang Vieng. Opt to explore some of the caves by bicycle or take an invigorating walk. In the evening, soak in the natural beauty of the countryside as the sun sets over the river.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 23Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang

This morning travel from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 24Luang Prabang

Witness the giving of alms to the Buddhist monks and visit the night market. Opt to take a cooking class, visit temples or cool off at Kuang Si Waterfalls.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 25Luang Prabang/Muang Pakbèng

Cruise the Mekong on a long houseboat before arriving at a village homestay for the night.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 26Muang Pakbèng/Chiang Khong

Mekong River travel day. Cross into Thailand.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 27Chiang Khong/Chiang Mai

Drive to Chiang Mai. Opt to visit Doi Suthep temple, catch a Thai boxing match or grab a bargain at the famous night market.

Day 28Chiang Mai/Bangkok

Free time in Chiang Mai. Overnight train to Bangkok.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 29Bangkok

Opt to visit Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, buy any last minute souvenirs or relax with a Thai massage.

Day 30Bangkok

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, Siem Reap
  • Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
  • Your G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance, Muang Pakbèng
  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Phnom Penh
  • Your Local Living Moment: Home Meal, Chambok
  • Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City
  • Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang
  • Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
  • Guided tour of Angkor Wat temple complex
  • Floating market boat trip (Mekong Delta)
  • Orientation walks in Phnom Penh, Hanoi, and Luang Prabang
  •  Halong Bay boat cruise with lunch
  • Witness the giving of alms in Laos
  • Slow boat up the Mekong
  • Street food crawls in multiple cities
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Simple hotels (23 nts), sleeper trains (4 nts), homestays (2 nts)

Meals

21 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD320-420 for meals not included.

Transportation

Local bus, air-conditioned bus, train, walking, songthaew, tuk-tuk, local boat, junk boat, plane.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

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Southeast Asia Discovery: Seasides and Street Food

| 30 days - Bangkok to Bangkok - from $2287 USD