Simply South East Asia: Chiang Mai to Hanoi
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Tour Overview
Hop on an epic journey from Chiang Mai to Hanoi. Start with fascinating northern Thailand and see the conservation work done for the elephants in ChangChill, bike through the historic park of Sukhothai and hit the neon-lit Bangkok. In Cambodia, call into the ancient temples at Angkor, take on bustling Phnom Penh and veer into Vietnam to trace the coastline from south to north. Make your way from the energy of Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, with Cat Ba Island and historic Hoi An in the middle. Along the way, soak up the beauty of the landscape, the friendliness of the locals and the social organisations that are providing brighter futures for the region. Oh, and did we mention the food?
Trip Code: TTRTC
Start
Chaing Mai
End
Hanoi
Destination
Vietnam
Meals
2 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Public coach bus, Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus, Taxi, Tuk tuk, Bicycle, Plane, Boat
Accommodation
Basic Hotel (22 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
Days
25
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 18
Min Age
15
Style
Basici
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Make a greater impact with a visit to the ChangChill Sanctuary and learn about their conservation work with elephants in Chiang Mai. Then, visit Vun Art – an organisation empowering people living with disabilities in Vietnam, where you’ll learn about their craft of recycling old silk scraps.
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Cycle the Historical Park of Sukhothai, duck into the largest flower market in Bangkok, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Hoi An and wander the old quarter of Hanoi.
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Enjoy the guidance of a local expert as you temple-hop around the dazzling Angkor complex – one of South East Asia’s most incredible sites – on a tuk-tuk, helping a female tuk-tuk crew support their family through their work.
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Spend two days on Cat Ba Island relaxing on tiny beaches, hiking through verdant jungle and kayaking around karst-studded Lan Ha Bay. It’s just like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay, but with fewer tourists!
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Savour the flavours of South East Asia, from Bangkok’s Chinatown food markets to fresh banh mis in Hanoi – your leader is ready to point you towards the best local bites.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
2 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Public coach bus, Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus, Taxi, Tuk tuk, Bicycle, Plane, Boat
Accommodation
Basic Hotel (22 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
Included activities
- Chiang Mai - ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary
- Chiang Mai - Leader-led orientation walk
- Sukhothai - Leader-led orientation walk
- Sukhothai - Historical Park
- Sukhothai - Bike rental
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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