4-Week South East Asia Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 4-week South East Asia tour itineraries

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• 27 Day Southeast Asia Itinerary, incl. Bangkok and Bali

  A 27-day route through 17 cities spans Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. Ang Thong Marine Park, Cameron Highlands trails, Singapore's urban highlights, and Mount Bromo trek create diverse experiences. Twenty-two breakfasts complement stays at hotels, homestays, and surf camps.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Start around Khao San Road. "Watching the city come alive at night along Khao San Road was electric." Take a bike tour to explore Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. Use water taxis on the klongs (canals) to avoid traffic jams. End with an overnight train heading south.

    
  • Days 3-5

    Southern Thailand

    Visit Khao Sok National Park and Koh Samui. Take a boat to Ang Thong Marine Park where you can snorkel around 40+ islands. Just know the water gets rough during monsoon season (Oct-Dec). A recent visitor said: "Book the earliest ferry to Ang Thong - the afternoon heat is intense and crowds build up."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Penang, Malaysia

    Cross into Malaysia (budget 1-2 hours for the border) and check out George Town's street art and food markets. Walk the heritage area in the early morning to beat the heat. Start your day with nasi lemak, a local breakfast favorite made with coconut rice.

    
  • Days 8-11

    Malaysian Highlands & KL

    Stay with a local family at Chenderoh Lake before heading to the Cameron Highlands, where you'll enjoy cooler weather. In Kuala Lumpur, visit Batu Caves first thing. Those 272 steps get hot quickly after 10am. One tip from a traveler: "Book Petronas Towers tickets online weeks ahead - they sell out fast."

    
  • Days 12-13

    Melaka & Singapore

    Take a boat around Melaka's historic Chinatown and stop at Kedai Kopi Chung Wah for their famous chicken rice. In Singapore, skip the shopping centers and spend time in Little India and Chinatown for a more local experience.

    
  • Days 14-19

    Java, Indonesia

    Fly to Jakarta, then head to Bandung to see tea plantations and hot springs. Take the train to Yogyakarta (7 hours) and grab a right-side window seat for great views. Visit ancient temples like Borobudur. A visitor noted: "The sunrise tour of Borobudur is worth the 3:30am wake-up call."

    
  • Days 20-23

    Mount Bromo & Surfing

    Hike the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo's crater with a guide. Pack warm clothes for the pre-dawn trek as temperatures drop to 50°F. Head to Red Island for surfing. New surfers should stick to morning lessons when the waves are calmer.

    
  • Days 24-27

    Bali Finale

    Split your last days between quiet Pemuteran and busy Kuta. Go snorkeling in Pemuteran early for the best underwater visibility. Want to avoid tourist crowds in Kuta? The nearby Legian area stays more peaceful.

    

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• 27 Days in Southeast Asia, incl. Hanoi and Bangkok

  This 27-day adventure visits 15 destinations across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Hanoi's Old Quarter, Phong Nha caves, and Koh Rong beaches highlight the journey. Three overnight train journeys connect UNESCO sites, while cooking classes and market tours provide local immersion.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Hanoi, Vietnam

    Your journey begins in Vietnam's capital. Arrive by 5pm to join the included evening cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. "The street food tour in Hanoi was incredible. The egg coffee at Hanoi Food Culture was unlike anything I've ever tasted." Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in the morning before crowds pick up. In the evening head to Bia Hoi corner for local draft beer at just $0.50 a glass.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Ninh Binh

    A 2.5-hour drive takes you to what's known as the "Ha Long Bay on land." Start early at Tam Chuc Pagoda to avoid tour buses. Take a boat through the limestone peaks of Trang An Grottoes. Pack minimal for the overnight train since you'll keep your luggage in your shared 4-berth sleeper cabin.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Phong Nha

    Private transfer brings you to the world's largest cave system. "The caves were mind-blowing – book Paradise Cave if you only have time for one." Check out Nuoc Mooc Eco Trail if you want to avoid tourist crowds.

    
  • Days 8-11

    Hue & Hoi An

    Take jeep rides over the Hai Van Pass with stops at An Bang Cemetery and Lang Co Beach. Sign up for the Oodles of Noodles cooking class in Hoi An which helps train local youth. If you want clothes made visit the tailors on your first day since quality pieces need 2-3 fittings.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Central Coast

    Head south through Qui Nhon and Nha Trang. Visit mud baths early to beat the crowds. Pack snacks and entertainment for the basic overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City.

    
  • Days 15-17

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Join the morning walking tour of Ben Thanh Market when temperatures are cooler. Book early Cu Chi Tunnels tours to avoid midday heat. "The street food tour here was even better than Hanoi. Don't miss the banh mi at Banh Mi Huynh Hoa."

    
  • Days 18-21

    Cambodia Beach Break

    Enter Cambodia and stop in Kampot before taking the ferry to Koh Rong island. The one-hour boat ride can get rough during monsoon season from June to October. Bring motion sickness medication if needed.

    
  • Days 22-24

    Phnom Penh & Siem Reap

    Visit S-21 Prison first thing in the morning when you're mentally prepared for the heavy experience. Book 5am Angkor Wat tours to catch sunrise. Support local youth training by dining at New Hope restaurant.

    
  • Days 25-27

    Bangkok Finale

    Prepare for a slow border crossing from Cambodia with water and snacks. Finish your trip on Khao San Road in Bangkok. "Start at Brick Bar for live music then work your way down the street. The energy is infectious."

    

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• Ultimate South East Asia

  This 27-day celebration of Southeast Asia's iconic destinations stretches from Bangkok's temples to Halong Bay's waters. The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai provides comfort between Mekong Delta cruises and UNESCO sites like Angkor Wat and Luang Prabang's old town.

  

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  • Bangkok Thailand

    65 mi

  • Kanchanaburi Thailand

    36 mi

  • Erawan National Park Thailand

    96 mi

  • Ayutthaya Thailand

    323 mi

  • Chiang Mai Thailand

    1 mi

  • Elephant Nature Park Thailand

    1 mi

  • Chiang Mai Thailand

    97 mi
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  • Chiang Rai Thailand

    83 mi

  • Pakbeng Laos

    65 mi

  • Luang Prabang Laos

    13 mi

  • Kouangxi Water Fall Laos

    13 mi

  • Luang Prabang Laos

    69 mi

  • Vang Vieng Laos

    66 mi

  • Vientiane Laos

    468 mi

  • Phnom Penh Cambodia

    143 mi

  • Siem Reap Cambodia

    2 mi

  • Angkor Wat Cambodia

    2 mi

  • Siem Reap Cambodia

    260 mi

  • Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

    34 mi

  • Mekong Delta Vietnam

    40 mi

  • Cu Chi Vietnam

    16 mi

  • Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

    200 mi

  • Nha Trang Vietnam

    258 mi

  • Hoi An Vietnam

    14 mi

  • Da Nang Vietnam

    14 mi

  • Hoi An Vietnam

    390 mi

  • Hanoi Vietnam

    53 mi

  • Ninh Binh Vietnam

    10 mi

  • Van Long Nature Reserve Vietnam

    10 mi

  • Ninh Binh Vietnam

    84 mi

  • Halong Bay Vietnam

    6 mi

  • Titov Island Vietnam

    6 mi

  • Halong Bay Vietnam

    78 mi

  • Hanoi Vietnam

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