Southeast Asian Winter Getaway: Bali, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam, Laos

Experience overview

This extended program is an ideal winter escape, allowing you to truly savor the many varied delights of Southeast Asia.  Begin with a week in Bali.  Explore the artisan villages among Ubud's fertile hills.  Laze in the sun and sand of Bali's beaches.  Visit temples where Bali's unique blend of Hinduism and animism is practiced with faith and fervor.  Fly to Bangkok where you will begin a two week exploration of Thailand.  Tour Bangkok's palaces and museums before flying to Chiang Mai.  Encounter the hilltribes who live here and in the Chiang Rai region.  Spend four blissful days on one of Phuket's beaches.  Fly to Yangon, and spend a week in Burma, touring the ancient temples of Bagan and the contemporary culture of Mandalay.  Return to Bangkok for a flight to Hanoi, then spend a week touring Vietnam, including Hanoi, Hue, and Saigon.  Fly to Phnom Penh, then Siem Reap, for three full days at Angkor.  Conclude your winter sojourn in Laos, once known as the Land of the Lotus Eaters.  Return to Bangkok for your international departure.

Highlights

  • Ideal Winter Escape: Enjoy an extended program in Southeast Asia, perfect for escaping winter and experiencing the region's delights.
  • Start in Bali: Begin with a week in Bali, exploring artisan villages in Ubud and relaxing on its beautiful beaches. Visit Temples: See Bali's unique temples, where Hinduism and animism are practiced passionately. Explore Thailand: Fly to Bangkok and spend two weeks exploring Thailand, visiting palaces, museums, and encountering hill tribes in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
  • Relax in Phuket: Enjoy four days relaxing on the beaches of Phuket.
  • Discover Burma: Fly to Yangon and spend a week touring Burma, including ancient temples in Bagan and experiencing contemporary culture in Mandalay.
  • Tour Vietnam: Return to Bangkok and fly to Hanoi for a week touring Vietnam, including stops in Hue and Saigon.
  • Explore Cambodia: Fly to Phnom Penh, then Siem Reap to spend three days exploring Angkor.
  • Visit Laos: Conclude your trip in Laos, known as the Land of the Lotus Eaters, before returning to Bangkok for your flight home.

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket

Culinary highlights

Beach holidays

Exotic islands


Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive Bali (Ubud)

Day 2: Full day tour

Day 3: Tenganan and Eastern Bali tour

Day 4: At leisure

Day 5: Transfer to beachfront resort

Day 6: Morning tour

Day 7: Full day flexible touring

Day 8:  Fly to Bangkok

Day 9: Morning tour

Day 10: Morning tour

Day 11: Fly to Chiang Mai

Day 12: Day tour

Day 13: Boat to Chiang Rai

Day 14:Full day tour

Day 15: Day at leisure

Day 16: Fly to Phuket

Days 17-19: Phuket

Day 20: Fly to Bangkok

Day 21:  Bangkok to Yangon local

Day 22:  Fly to Bagan

Days 23-24: Bagan

Day 25:  Fly to Mandalay

Day 26:  Mandalay

Day 27:  Fly to Yangon

Day 28: Fly to Bangkok

Day 29: Fly to Hanoi

Days 30 & 31: Full days touring

Day 32: Fly to Hue

Day 33: Full day tour

Day 34: Drive to Danang

Day 35: Fly to Saigon

Day 36:  Cu Chi tunnels and Tay Ninh excursion

Day 37: Fly to Phnom Penh

Day 38: Fly to Siem Reap

Days 39 & 40: Explore Angkor

Day 41: Fly to Phnom Penh

Day 42: Fly to Vientiane

Day 43: Fly to Luang Prabang

Day 44: Luang Prabang

Day 45: Return to Bangkok

Day 46: Fly home

 

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