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Southeast Asia Travel Guide

Southeast Asia Travel Guide

By Ruby ZhaoUpdated Jul. 20, 2023

Southeast Asia welcomes you! SE Asia consists of 11 countries, and they're conveniently connected together by 1–3-hour flights. More than 95% of travelers choose to visit 2–3 SE Asian countries in one trip.

In Southeast Asia, you can experience a tropical getaway full of sunny beaches, green jungles, adorable elephants, charming old towns, bustling cities, and diverse, delicious food. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, retirement, or spending quality time with family, Southeast Asia has something for everyone. Explore traditional floating markets or mysterious temple complexes while soaking up the warm hospitality of the locals. Let Southeast Asia be your destination for unforgettable memories! 

2-Week Popular Southeast Asia Tour Packages

The suggested itineraries below are the top recommendations for your first Southeast Asia tour. Your 1:1 travel advisor will be happy to tailor-make a private package for you — enjoy a SE Asia tour that's uniquely your own!

15-Day Best of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Tour

15-Day Best of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Tour

  • Admire the Grand Palace
  • Explore Mekong Delta
  • Discover Angkor Wat
10-Day Best of Thailand in Yi Peng Festival

10-Day Best of Thailand in Yi Peng Festival

  • Bangkok highlights
  • Festival in Chiang Mai
  • Relax in Phuket
14-Day Classic Vietnam and Thailand Tour

14-Day Classic Vietnam and Thailand Tour

  • Amazing Halong Bay
  • Explore Mekong Delta
  • Relax in Phuket
Vietnam-Cambodia Tour with a Luxurious Mekong Cruise

2-Week Vietnam-Cambodia with a Luxury Mekong Cruise

  • Discover charming Saigon
  • Lifestyle along Mekong
  • Explore the Angkor Wat
12-Day Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Tour

12-Day Essential Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Tour

  • Enjoy Halong Bay cruise
  • Witness Angkor Wat
  • Relax on Phuket Island
11-Day Best of Thailand and Cambodia Tour

11-Day Best of Thailand and Cambodia Tour

  • Cultural Chiang Mai
  • Mysterious Angkor Wat
  • Relax in Phuket
14-Day Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Tour

14-Day Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Tour

  • Explore Mekong Delta
  • Mysterious Angkor Wat
  • Soak in Buddhist culture
12-Day Cambodia and Vietnam Highlights

12-Day Cambodia and Vietnam Highlights

  • Mysterious Angkor Wat
  • Explore Mekong Delta
  • Enjoy Halong Bay cruise
13-Day Private Singapore and Bali Journey of Discovery

13-Day Private Singapore and Bali Journey of Discovery

  • Discover Singapore
  • Wander in rice terraces
  • Witness Kecak fire dance
mother and son on the boat

14-Day Vietnam and Cambodia Family Tour

  • Enjoy Halong Bay cruise
  • Try lantern making
  • Witness the Angkor Wat
16-Day Private Vietnam and Bali Journey of Relaxation

16-Day Private Vietnam and Bali Journey of Relaxation

  • Experience Junk Sailing
  • Join a floating market
  • Walk in the Water Palace
15-Day Myanmar, Thailand and Bali Honeymoon

15-Day Myanmar, Thailand and Bali Honeymoon

  • Sunsets in Myanmar
  • Beach of Phuket
  • Relax in tropical Bali
12-Day Romantic Bali & Java Honeymoon

12-Day Romantic Bali & Java Honeymoon

  • Experience Balinese Life
  • Visit Borobudur at sunrise
  • Voyage on speedboat
12-Day Laos to Vietnam Tour

12-Day Laos to Vietnam Tour

  • Admire religious treasures
  • Enjoy Halong Bay cruise
  • Explore Mekong Delta

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3-Week Popular Southeast Asia Tour Packages

19-Day In-Depth Tour of Southeast Asia

19-Day Highlights of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam

  • Discover ancient towns
  • Experience the rural life
  • Meet elephants in jungle
3-Week China and Vietnam Adventure Tour

3-Week China and Vietnam Adventure Tour

  • The Great Wall of China
  • The floating market
  • Relaxing beach time
21-Day China, Laos, and Thailand Discovery

21-Day China, Laos, and Thailand Discovery

  • China-Laos Train
  • Great Wall of China
  • Mekong river cruise
19-Day Japan, China, Singapore and Bali

19-Day Japan, China, Singapore and Bali

  • Mt. Fuji
  • Great Wall of China
  • Romantic beach of Bali

4-Week Popular Southeast Asia Tour Packages

28-Day Grand Indochina Tour

28-Day Grand Indochina Tour

  • Experience Junk Sailing
  • Join a floating market
  • Walk in the Water Palace

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