DISCOVER SOUTHEAST ASIA

Highlights

• Embark on an overnight cruise across breathtaking Ha Long Bay on a traditional junk boat.

• Glide along Bangkok’s canals, venture into Chiang Mai’s markets, and whip up delicious Thai dishes at a cooking class.

• Tour UNESCO World Heritage–listed Luang Prabang, and take a boat to visit the cave temples at Pak Ou.

• Explore the jungle ruins of Angkor, and enjoy a Khmer lunch at a G Adventures–supported vocational training restaurant.

formerly the Royal Palace—and Wat Xieng Thong, one of the country’s most important monasteries. Ride a boat to the Pak Ou caves, filled with thousands of Buddha statues, and visit the ethereal Kuang Si waterfall.

DAYS 8–10 I HANOI, VIETNAM/ HA LONG BAY

Catch a flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, and continue to Ha Long Bay, spending the night on a traditional junk boat. Cruise through Bái Tu Long Bay, a more secluded section of this stunning World Heritage site, and explore the Me Cung cave. Return to Hanoi, and take a cyclo tour of the vibrant old quarter.

DAYS 11–12 I HO CHI MINH CITY

18 DAYS FROM $ 4,679

PER PERSON. AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.

MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $1,159

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16

Dates

2023: Departures available year-round

2024: Departures available year-round

Please visit our website for departure dates.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

DAYS 1–2 I BANGKOK, THAILAND

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included. The following day, explore lively Bangkok, visiting the Grand Palace and the Wat Phra Kaew temple with its sacred Emerald Buddha. Later, catch a flight to Chiang Mai.

DAYS 3–4 I CHIANG MAI

Visit a market with a local chef to pick out ingredients for your Thai cooking class, and enjoy your creations for lunch. Discuss the tenets of Buddhism with a young monk, and listen to a hypnotic chanting ceremony at the Doi Suthep temple. Explore Chiang Mai at leisure, and venture outside of the city for an authentic khantoke dinner with a local family.

DAYS 5–7 I LUANG PRABANG, LAOS

Fly to the stunning city of Luang Prabang, and take an orientation walk. Rise at dawn to witness the daily almsgiving ritual to Buddhist monks; then visit the National Museum—

Above: Buddhist monks at Angkor

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), and explore the city by cyclo; then discover the famed Cu Chi tunnels with a local guide.

DAYS 13–14 I PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

Fly to Phnom Penh, and take in the city’s highlights on a cyclo tour. Explore the dark side of Cambodia’s history at Choeung Ek memorial and the notorious Tuol Sleng prison.

DAYS 15–18 I SIEM REAP

Drive to Siem Reap. Spend two days exploring the mystical ruins of Angkor with a local guide, and enjoy a Khmer lunch at a G Adventures–supported restaurant. Take in a performance at Phare, a Cambodian circus and social enterprise, and opt to visit the floating villages of Tonlé Sap lake. Depart at any time on our final day.

Arrival transfer, internal flights, all transport between destinations and to/from included activities, and activities as listed in the itinerary. Optional activities are at an additional cost.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Comfortable, mid-range hotels (16 nights), junk boat (1 night)

MEALS INCLUDED

17 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners. Allow an additional $235–$305 per person for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, first-class public bus, boat, tuk-tuk , plane, cyclo, traditional junk boat

Guaranteed Departures

If you’re booked, you’re going.

Call or visit our website for full itineraries, inclusions, and more.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cross the scenic Krabi River aboard a longtail boat and explore prehistoric caves.

• Take a seat on a tuk-tuk to be whisked through coastal villages, rice fields, and rubber plantations.

8 DAYS FROM $ 2,249

PER PERSON. AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.

MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $459

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16

Discover the laid-back culture and stunning natural treasures of Thailand’s lesser known southern side. On a sojourn to tropical shores from Ko Samui to Krabi, stroll white sand beaches, trek into lush rainforest, glide through mangrove forests, and snorkel crystalline waters in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.

DAY 1 I BANGKOK, THAILAND

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

DAYS 2–3 I KO SAMUI

Fly to tropical Ko Samui, and take a traditional longtail boat to pristine Ko Mat Sum and Ko Taen. Kayak past cliffs and lagoons, or go snorkeling.

DAYS 4–5 I KO SAMUI/KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK

Choose to hike into the jungle amid monkeys and tropical birds, soak in steaming hot springs, canoe down the sparkling Sok River, or bicycle winding trails.

DAYS 6–8 I KRABI/BANGKOK

Cross the Krabi River by longtail boat, gliding past mangrove forests and limestone peaks. View the Khao Khanap Nam cave’s prehistoric paintings and rock formations. Encounter the traditions of Ko Klang island by motorized tuk-tuk. Enjoy a free day, with options to take a tuk-tuk to scenic Ao Nang beach, go kayaking or snorkeling, or venture to the idyllic Ko Phi Phi islands by speedboat. Return to Bangkok on our final morning.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit Wat Pho—the famed Temple of the Reclining Buddha—and discuss Buddhism with a monk.

• Venture into the countryside outside Chiang Mai, and sit down to a traditional khantoke dinner.

8 DAYS FROM $ 1,729

PER PERSON. AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.

MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $339

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16

Delve into the myriad wonders of northern Thailand, from gilded Buddhist temples to lush mountain landscapes. Discover elegant stone stupas and sprawling palaces; commune with chanting monks, mesmerizing nature, and rich history; and try your hand at cooking Thai delicacies with a Chiang Mai chef.

DAY 1 I BANGKOK, THAILAND

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

DAYS 2–4 I KANCHANABURI/AYUTTHAYA

Travel to Kanchanaburi, and delve into World War II history as we cross the bridge over the River Kwai by train. The next day, hike into misty Erawan National Park, and swim in turquoise pools. In medieval Ayutthaya, sample Thai dishes on a 1930s rice barge, and stroll past the palaces and monasteries of this former imperial capital.

DAYS 4–6 I CHIANG MAI

Fly to Chiang Mai, and dine khantoke style in the country. Shop for ingredients at the morning markets with a chef; then prepare lunch together. Visit historic temples, and discuss Buddhism with a monk. Enjoy a free day in Chiang Mai with options to explore by tuk-tuk, bicycle, or on foot; then experience a vibrant night market.

DAYS 7–8 I BANGKOK

Fly to Bangkok, and take to its winding canals on a khlong boat. Visit the impressive temple of Wat Pho, and marvel at the glittering Reclining Buddha statue. Depart any time the next day.