As the first part of the world we ever discovered, Southeast Asia will always be a little bit special. Regularly revisiting the region over decades, our specialists have built on their experiences. We can help you find the hidden corners of familiar destinations like Thailand or Vietnam, or plan the logistics of a more intrepid trip across the Philippines.
The region sweeps east from the landmass of Indochina and the Malay Peninsula to a string of archipelagos that jewel the Arafura Sea. Throughout this land, you’ll encounter a mosaic of indigenous dynasties touched by colonialism. You might come across saffron-robed monks, vibrant Hindu festivals or animalistic Marapu rituals. On a tailor-made holiday in Southeast Asia, you can focus in whichever direction you’d like, whether that’s spotting wild orangutan in Borneo or tasting the gastronomic delights of Malaysia.
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Trip ideas in Southeast Asia
These itineraries will give you a starting point for what your trip could entail. They cover routes that we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favourite places to stay. Treat them just as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you and there are many more options available.
Our expert guides to exploring Southeast Asia
Capturing our specialists’ extensive travel experience in Southeast Asia, these guides share inspiration, recommendations and our honest advice for how to enjoy the best of what the region can offer in the most authentic ways. From the wealth of options we describe, you can narrow down the choices and start to shape your own trip.
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Six Asian destinations to explore by boat
Our video covers six destinations we recommend exploring by boat, from a cruise along the Yangtze in China, and the UNESCO heritage sites in Myanmar, to travelling along the historic trade routes of Indochina and exploring the islands of Indonesia. We also cover a rice barge excursion in Thailand and river cruises in India.
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Combining Thailand & Vietnam: 4 multi-destination trips Combining Thailand & Vietnam: 4 multi-destination trips
Combining Thailand & Vietnam: 4 multi-destination trips
Explore Vietnam’s cities before relaxing on Thailand’s honeyed sands. Get to know the destinations through their food via Bangkok’s best restaurants and Hue’s “royal cuisine”. Or contrast both countries’ landscapes for an outdoor adventure. Specialist Anna shares her top trips to Thailand and Vietnam.
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Top 8 trips to Vietnam Top 8 trips to Vietnam
Top 8 trips to Vietnam
Cruising the Mekong, hiking in the northern hills, or embarking on a multi-country adventure through Southeast Asia — where will you go on your trip to Vietnam? We’ve shared our specialists’ top tour ideas to help you decide.
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A guide to Vietnam & Cambodia riverboat tours A guide to Vietnam & Cambodia riverboat tours
A guide to Vietnam & Cambodia riverboat tours
Southeast Asia specialist Tom explains why travelling along the Mekong River is an ideal way to visit Vietnam and Cambodia in a single trip. Giving you time to take in floating villages and markets, the temples of Angkor, as well as Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh.
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Thailand's best beach holidays and resorts Thailand's best beach holidays and resorts
Thailand's best beach holidays and resorts
The beaches of Thailand have always been alluring to travellers. We highlight some of the best beaches (and where to stay on them), all of which you can incorporate as a relaxing end (or start) to your journey in Southeast Asia.
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Borneo family holidays Borneo family holidays
Borneo family holidays
Borneo specialist Sophie explains why Malaysian Borneo is a great family holiday destination. She recommends engaging ways to spot wildlife, experience tribal cultures and have jungle adventures.
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What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide
What to do in Vietnam: our highlights guide
Visit a floating market on the Mekong Delta, try your hand at woodcut painting in Hanoi, or explore Ho Chi Minh City by vintage sidecar. Our guide will help immerse you in the sights, people and landscapes of Vietnam.
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Seeing orangutan in Borneo: Malaysia or Indonesia? Seeing orangutan in Borneo: Malaysia or Indonesia?
Seeing orangutan in Borneo: Malaysia or Indonesia?
Although Borneo is the place to see orangutans in the wild, its political separation as part Malaysia, part Indonesia does leave you with choices for where to plan your orangutan-spotting trip. Our expert Sophie helps you decide: Indonesian or Malaysian Borneo?
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Southeast Asia: our responsible approach Southeast Asia: our responsible approach
Southeast Asia: our responsible approach
Helping you journey responsibly is a core part of our ethos. Read more about how we do this across Southeast Asia, from plastic reduction and community support, to animal welfare and marine conservation.
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