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Marvel at ancient ruins as you tour Cambodia, cruise the Mekong River, sail between the islands in Thailand, relax onboard your junk boat in Halong Bay or cycle through this mesmerising region to experience the local culture in a way that wouldn't otherwise be possible. Eat your fill of pho in Vietnam and visit virtually untouched villages in Myanmar as you explore South East Asia on a tour or river cruise.

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Intrepid
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. Every trip is designed to truly...more experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Led by a local leader, our small group tours offer a sustainable way to travel off the beaten track, while giving back to the places and people that travellers visit.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium
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G Adventures
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the...more communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own. On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
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Budget:Affordable
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Explore
Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays all over the world for almost 40 years. The expert team, at home and overseas, works together...more to create itineraries that leave you feeling that you’ve really explored a destination rather than just visited. You’ll see the highlights, the must-sees, of course. But you’ll also get away from the beaten track, and get a different perspective on your destination. You’ll get closer to a place, its people and cultures. Our small groups are typically 12 people – small enough to get right into the heart of your destination, but big enough to find like-minded people to share your experiences with. And the glue that holds these groups together is our local tour leaders, who are uniquely placed to add individual and spontaneous moments to each trips – moments that stay with you long after you return home. All sorts of people travel with Explore – our groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites them is their adventurous spirit and thirst for real travel experiences. We provide authentic small-group travel, designed by experts and led by experts, with sustainability at its heart and a common desire for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re on a cultural tour of Lebanon, cycling in Vietnam, walking in Italy or exploring Costa Rica with your family, when you’re travelling with Explore you know that you’re in good hands.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium
Accommodation:Mixed

Discover Must do experiences and highlights in South East Asia

Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An Ancient Town

An old trading port, this enchanting town is infused with Chinese, Japanese and European influences, still visible along the pretty lantern lined streets.

Khao Sok National Park

Khao Sok National Park

Home to one of the world’s oldest evergreen forests, limestone rock formations, bubbling waterfalls and abundant wildlife including elephants, monkeys, and tigers.

Bagan by Balloon

Bagan by Balloon

If the temple town of Bagan is incredible at eye level, then picture drifting gently over its intricately designed stupas by hot air balloon.

Bangkok Canal Cruise

Bangkok Canal Cruise

Swap tuk-tuks for a traditional long tail boat as you glide along the khlongs of Bangkok, past families going about their business in stilted houses and shopping for produce at the colourful floating markets.

Angkor Wat Sunrise

Angkor Wat Sunrise

Catch the Temples of Angkor at sunrise, as the first light illuminates the iconic monuments and throws their reflections into the still ponds. Watch for the unique detail on the 3000 aspara carvings. Bucket list this!

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys to South East Asia

Great introduction to Malaysia   , TAS, Australia, Jan 2025
This tour started in Singapore and although I have visited the island a few times before I appreciated seeing the sights again with an informative local guide. The journey through Malaysia covered the highlights that I wished to see: the historical Dutch influence on the Straits settlement of Malacca, the contrast of skyscrapers and local areas in KL, ...read more a homestay amongst the rubber plantations near Ipoh, the rolling hills of tea in the Cameron Highlands, UNESCO Georgetown, Penang and finishing with a relaxing stay on Langkawi.
Ultimate Cambodian Adventure     , QLD, Australia, Jan 2025
Had travelled with G Adventures in Cambodia before (river cruise to HCM City) and enjoyed it. This trip had good and not so good features. Note, I travelled solo, on a room share basis. Angkor Wat was really worth the return visit as we got to go up to the top level as it was no so crowded as when I was there in Jan 2020. The tour gives you a real feel ...read more for the countryside as opposed to just seeing Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. The country towns (except Kratie, which we didn't see any of) were really interesting, each with its features. It was nice to visit businesses with a community emphasis eg silk farm and restaurant as part of the tour and the La Plantation pepper farm (by tuk tuk).

It is worth spending a few extra days in Phnom Penh as there are quite a few places to see that are not included on the tour. Koh Rong island is a good place to relax with a nice beach (very clean, warm shallow water) and a lovely walk to the next village. Food options on the island were very good. Hotel there was very basic for the price (price on booking site 2-3 times the other hotels we stayed in). Our G Adventures CEO was pleasant and helpful with good English. He took us on a tour of his childhood home and small village, showing us the local rice wine factory, etc

That said there are a few downsides to the tour. I chose this trip over Intrepid as it had more free time. However, optional tours took up almost all the free time (total cost about US$250) and there was pressure to do these by both the CEO and other participants. Hotels in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, whilst good, were poorly located (about 2km from city centres). I didn't mind the walk but was not comfortable doing it after about 7pm alone. This was a pity in Siem Reap as the city comes alive at night (in PP it was not such an issue as I had extra days there in a more centrally located hotel). Also, the hotel in Siem Reap was not the one listed in the final itinerary and CEO said it had not been used for sometime (it is still on their itinerary on the website). Hotel in PP was surrounded by motor bike repair places and CEO said there were no recommended eating places nearby (so group had to get tuk tuks into riverside area).

Hotels in other locations were basic but adequate, except Kratie. Tour went to Kratie to see the endangered dolphins. We did this on motorised boats, which simply meant chasing the poor things around making a lot of noise (only 2-4 people per boat) and risking injuring then with the small propellers. This was all we did in Kratie as hotel was on edge of town and it was after a long day's travel. Hotel was really basic as was the food provided (many had cold meals that should have been hot, even though we had to order in advance).

Single supplement is about the same as paying as you go for a separate room (should be half that). Booking with Global Journeys is always easy and this trip was no exception. Tracey even went to the effort of providing the address and contact numbers for the hotels, as GAdventures did not. I would I go with G Adventures again - only to a country I was not confident getting around by myself. If you are a couple you could probably hire a car with driver and stay in better hotels for the price of this tour.
Laos: Sunrises & Street Food   , VIC, Australia, Jan 2025
The tour was a great way to see Laos quickly. I especially loved the homestay night on the slow boat and wish that we could have spent more time with the community. Nak was an amazing CEO who helped us all in any way he could and created a welcoming, warm and lively environment.
A Taste of Vietnam   , Auckland, New Zealand, Dec 2024
This was a well organised trip through Vietnam from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh city in the south. Our guide was very enthusiastic, the tour inclusions very interesting and great additional options - for example, our culinary tour in Hanoi introduced us to the different tastes of Vietnam. We had a motorcycle tour in Hue that took us out of our ...read more comfort zone but was well worth doing. We have travelled previously with G Adventures and would do so again. We especially like that the company supports disadvantaged or handicapped individuals in the country we visit.

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Independent Travel vs Guided Touring in Cambodia

21 May, 2019

Independent Travel vs Guided Touring in Cambodia

I’ve always wanted to visit Cambodia, I mean, who doesn’t want to see the silhouette of Angkor Wat against a backdrop of an epic sunrise? So, when I saw the opportunity to take some leave and set off on a quick adventure (inspired by a string of public holidays), Cambodia shot straight to the...

Highlights of Cambodia

21 May, 2019

Highlights of Cambodia

I recently set off on an incredible trip through Cambodia and got to see so many beautiful places. I was limited by my dates so I couldn’t fit in a tour and instead navigated this incredible country on my own (with my partner in tow) – you can read how I found tackling Cambodia independently...

8 of the Best Places to Visit in Thailand

06 November, 2018

8 of the Best Places to Visit in Thailand

Thailand is varied and striking, with everything from ancient ruins and busy cities to sandy coastlines and dense forests. Get to know the traditions and cultures of this interesting country and its people, from the hill tribes of the north to the Monks gathering at the Buddhist temples around...

Get to Know Thailand on a Small Group Tour

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Get to Know Thailand on a Small Group Tour

Thailand is aptly known as the ‘Land of Smiles’ thanks to the beautiful Thai people who welcome you with a wide grin and laughter that spreads all the way to their eyes. The best way to get to know the locals and share some warm quintessential experiences is to explore Thailand with a small...