
Big Indochina Adventure (27 Days)
- Tour Operator:
- Contiki
- Max group size:
- 30
- Age range:
- 18 to 35
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 4784
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Discover the history of the Cu Chi war tunnels
- Learn how to make fresh Vietnamese food, Hoi An
- Kayak over the beautiful emerald waters of Halong Bay
- Spend half a day with playful rescue elephants, Kanchanaburi
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Bangkok
- Day 2 Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
- Day 3 Kanchanaburi
- Day 4 Kanchanaburi to Chiang Mai
- Day 5 Chiang Mai
- Day 6 Chiang Mai
- Day 7 Chiang Mai to Pakbeng
- Day 8 Pak Beng To Luang Prabang
- Day 9 Luang Prabang
- Day 10 Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
- Day 11 Vang Vieng
- Day 12 Vang Vieng To Vientiane
- Day 13 Vientiane To Phnom Penh
- Day 14 Phnom Penh To Siem Reap
- Day 15 Siem Reap
- Day 16 Siem Reap To Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 17 Ho Chi Minh City To Mekong Delta
- Day 18 Mekong Delta To Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 19 Ho Chi Minh City To Nha Trang
- Day 20 Nha Trang
- Day 21 Nha Trang To Hoi'An
- Day 22 Hoi'An
- Day 23 Hoi'An To Hue
- Day 24 Hue To Hanoi
- Day 25 Hanoi To Halong Bay
- Day 26 Halong Bay To Hanoi
- Day 27 Depart Hanoi
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Operated by Contiki
Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for travellers aged 18-35 years old. Their mission is to bring young travellers together to see the world, focusing on unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. Contiki believes in real travel experiences, and they care about making sure these experiences contribute positively to the people and places they visit. Every Contiki trip makes travel easier and more social by organizing accommodation, food, experiences and transport, so you can relax and focus on exploring the world with young travellers just like you.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- MMonicaBeghin· 26th May 2020Rhi is a fun, caring, knowledgeable host. She is an excellent guide who is able to give advice, supper and recommendations according to each person on her tour. Rhi made my Contiki experience unforgettable. Thank you Rhi!Trip date: October 2019
- RRob· 8th February 2020The main reason I booked a tour was because I had no time or desire to plan a full itinerary for the places I wanted to go. Moreover, while on the trip I wanted to do as little work as possible to see and do as many things as possible! I can say with... Show more
Contiki commented on this reviewHey Rob, Thanks for taking the time to review your Contiki. I am so happy to see that the Big Indochina ticked all the boxes you were looking for without the hassle of organizing it! Also great to hear that Jules did such a wonderful job for you.... Show moreTrip date: January 2020 - AAndrew· 30th January 2020Talia is an awesome tour guide! She’s very easy to get along with and super approachable. Talia is very knowledgeable about everywhere we went and all the activities. She had great free time and restaurant suggestions everywhere we went. She made the... Show moreTrip date: January 2020
- BBriannavanGalen· 17th November 2019It was really well organised, if something went wrong the passengers had no idea. Rhi is super calm, collected and professional with her job. Knows so much about Asia and was happy to share her experiences with us.Trip date: October 2019
- SSharni· 17th November 2019Rhi was an amazing trip manager!! Her daily enthusiasm, knowledge and approachability made the trip that much better!Trip date: October 2019
- JJayBarry· 15th November 2019Talia was an amazing guide. She was extremely knowledgable about the places we visited and different cultures. She was also very approachable with any questions we had, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time.Trip date: June 2019
- TTara· 2nd November 2019Talia was an amazing tour guide who is extremely knowledgeable about every city and place we went to. She knew all the answers to every question and always put in so much work to make sure our day sheets were formatted really well while still being very... Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- CKChristine· 13th October 2019Did the Asian adventure portion of this trip (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia). Aaron (trip manager), local guides and the group we had was great! Really loved all the add-ons as well. Of course they aren’t 5 star hotels but accommodations were pretty good.... Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- SSydneyEngel· 10th October 2019The combination of the trip manager to the sites and the knowledge that went into this trip made the whole thing absolutely amazingTrip date: August 2019
Brian· 31st August 2019One of the best experiances of my life! A well planned, fun tour filled with a variety of experiances. From getting blessed by a monk to swimming with elephants, every moment was awesome. Our trip manager Fi, made the trip exceed all my expectations... Show moreTrip date: August 2019
Dates & Availability
Pay-by-instalments
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- -10%Saturday26 Aug, 2023Thursday21 Sep, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types€4,256€3,829+ €1,241additional upfront costs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where does the tour end?
This tour ends after breakfast at 9 am at Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel in Hanoi and it is time to say farewell to your newfound friends! Please be aware the hotel is not confirmed until your final documents are released.
- When and where does the tour start?
The first day of the tour generally starts from Nouvo City Hotel in Bangkok and as the first day is just an arrivals day you can arrive at any time. There is, however, a welcome meeting at approximately 6 pm so we recommend arriving beforehand so you can meet your group and fellow travellers. Please be aware the starting hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- Do you arrange airport transfers?
Airport transfers are available for this tour at an additional cost, please contact our customer support team to arrange this.
- Is there a hotel list available?
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. This is a list of hotels that they typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change:
Nouvo City Hotel
Jungle Rafts Kanchanaburi
Pung-Waan resort & spa
Overnight Train Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
The Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai
Phetchoksay Guest House
Luangprabang Inn
The Elephant Crossing Hotel
Daosavanh 2 Hotel
Ohana Hotel (formerly Hotel Castle)
The Frangipani Hotel
Vien dong Hotel Ho Chi Minh City
Bay Thoi Homestay
Vien Dong Hotel Ho Chi Minh City
Vien Dong Hotel, Nha Trang
Van Loi Hotel
The Asia Hotel Hue
Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel
Halong Sails (Overnight Cruise to Halong Bay)
Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel
Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour. - What are the optional excursions?
The optional excursions for this tour are:
Ziplining. Price: USD $98.00
Thai Cooking Class. Price: USD $23.00
Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls. Price: USD $20
Kayaking and caving experience kayaking and caving. Price: USD $21
Quad Biking at Sunset. Price: USD $36
Mud Bath Experience. Price: USD $17
Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel. Price: USD $25
Vietnamese cooking class and dinner. Price: USD $22
Marble Mountain. Price: USD $19
Hoi An Cooking class & dinner. Price: USD $20.00
Hue Street Food Tour. Price: USD $27
Kayaking on Halong Bay. Price: USD $12
Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change. - Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
- What is the age range?
Contiki operates tours exclusively for travellers between ages 18-35. They are geared towards active, budget-minded young travellers who want to meet other people from all over the world, and tend to be very popular with students and backpackers. Due to this, travellers under the age of 18 and adults outside of the age range are not able to participate in this tour.
- I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
If you are a solo traveller and you don't mind sharing you will be roomed with a fellow traveller of the same gender for no additional cost. If you would prefer your own private room this can be arranged for an additional cost, please contact our customer support team for more information.
- Do I need a visa?
As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.
- What is intra tour air tax?
The intra tour air tax covers the air taxes for the flights included on this tour. It's imposed by the airlines and therefore needs to be paid before the tour departs to secure your flight as a part of this tour.
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