A patchwork of lush forests and tropical archipelagos fringed by white sands and dotted with temples and remnants of colonial rule, Southeast Asia offers a bewildering array of attractions. Our specialists have been planning tours here for decades and have put together some sample itineraries based on routes that work particularly well, to give you an idea of what it’s possible.
Then, when it comes to planning your trip, we’ll base it around your interests whether you want to island hop around the Philippines, cruise the Mekong between Vietnam and Cambodia, see the temples of Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, dive on pristine coral reefs, learn about Marapu rituals or track down the legendary Komodo dragons.
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These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Southeast Asia, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.
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Snorkel in the clear warm waters of the north coast.
Relax with a stay at a tented camp on the slopes of Mount Batukaru.
Visit the iconic temple of Pura Ulun Danu Bratan at Lake Bratan.
Explore the markets and galleries around Ubud.
Try some famous Malay dishes in Kuala Lumpur.
Visit the colonial sights of Malacca.
Relax on the white sand beaches of Pangkor Laut.
Discover the multicultural cuisine of Penang.
Enjoy a local cooking class.
Relax on idyllic beaches in Langkawi and Koh Lipe.
Explore Malaysia and Thailand without internal flights.
Drift among stunning limestone karst scenery on a traditional junk in Lan Ha Bay (a quieter alternative to Halong).
Unearth Vietnam's modern and ancient history in imperial Hue.
Shop and relax in charming Hoi An.
Explore the French influence in bustling Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Visit the impressive Temples of Angkor.
Take a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake.
Explore the capital of Phnom Penh.
Watch the sunset over Angkor Thom.
Relax on a beautiful beach in the south with access to great restaurants and beautiful temples.
Snorkel in a peaceful bay on the remote northern coast.
Soak up the atmosphere of Ubud — the cultural heart of Bali.
Help out with the daily farming practises.
See colonial architecture in the UNESCO city of Malacca.
Try the monorail in Kuala Lumpur during a guided walking tour of the city.
Visit the vast tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands and try a local brew.
Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the bustling UNESCO city of George Town.
Relax on one of Bali's finest beaches and watch the sunset on a private boat with champagne and canapés.
Get an authentic insight into Balinese culture away from the tourist areas of Ubud.
Trek to one of the craters on the active Mount Batur volcano.
Experience the scenery around the highlands of Munduk in an off-road buggy tour.
Have a local food guide teach you how to eat like a Balinese local at a small market town night market.
Four full days to explore the iconic temples of Angkor and some time to enjoy the town of Siem Reap.
Head out to the Tonle Sap lake and explore the floating village of Kompong Khleang.
Explore Cambodia's turbulent history and haggle at the Russian market in Phnom Penh.
Take a boat trip from Kep to the idyllic Rabbit Island where you can relax on the beautiful beach.
Explore the bustling city of Bangkok.
Spend time with elephants in Khao Sok.
Canoe among stunning scenery.
Spend a night in a unique floating tent.
Take in the views from Kowloon over to Hong Kong Island.
Enjoy some of the best dim sum in the world with the locals Hong Kong style.
Soak up the atmosphere of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's up and coming capital.
Visit the awe-inspiring temple complex of Angkor Wat and bring out your adventurous side exploring Ta Prohm.
Relax in Kep and experience the flavours of Cambodian cuisine.
Enjoy the historical spice town of Malacca.
Take part in a local market tour followed by a Malay cooking class.
Explore the metropolis of Kuala Lumpur.
Eat Chinese, Indian and Malay in one day in Penang.
Relax on the beach in Langkawi.
Take a guided tour of Intramuros — Manila's walled city full of history from extravagant churches built from when the Spanish founded the city in 1571, through to the underground jails used by the Japanese during the occupation in WWII.
See the famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol — one of the Philippines' most iconic landmarks.
Take a tour of Siquijor's villages which are famed for their spiritual healers.
Snorkel the reefs of Apo Island on the lookout for turtles and more of the Philippines' colourful marine life.
Explore Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. An ever-changing city with delicious cuisine and contrasting architecture.
Journey into the wilds of Sabah, Borneo. Stay in a remote river lodge and undertake daily boat trips to discover the 'big five'.
Visit an orangutan and sun bear conservation outpost while staying at a relaxed forest lodge.
Climb to the summit of Malaysia's highest peak, Mount Kinabalu.
Relax, unwind and enjoy the facilities at the luxurious Shangri-La Rasa Ria beach resort.
Track down orangutan and other wildlife in the dense jungles of Sumatra.
Go river tubing and trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park.
Travel overland through the volcanic landscape of western Java.
Visit the ancient Buddhist temple of Borobudur as the sun comes up.
Get an introduction to Thai food.
Explore the history and waterfalls of Kanchanaburi.
Wander through the unusual railway and floating markets.
Search for wild elephants in Kui Buri.
Relax beachside along the shores of a charming coastal resort.
Look out for Borneo's endemic proboscis monkeys in Bako National Park.
Explore the rugged landscape of Kampong Nyegol, staying with a local family.
Enjoy time in Kuala Lumpur, taking advantage of the superb food and shopping.
Relax and do nothing on the pristine beaches of Langkawi.
See colonial architecture in the UNESCO city of Malacca that comes from the Portuguese, Dutch and British influence during the spice race.
Try the monorail in Kuala Lumpur during a guided walking tour of the city.
Visit Ipoh and take in dilapidated mansions and rubber plantations.
Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the bustling UNESCO city of George Town.
Stroll around Chinatown and Little India in Singapore, and take in the colonial architecture dotted throughout the city.
Take in the sights and sounds of the capital Bangkok.
Experience the jungle at firsthand.
Learn about elephants in the Khao Sok National Park.
Relax on the beautiful beaches of Khao Lak.
Relax on the pristine beaches of Krabi.
Cruise through the lush Mekong Delta region on a traditional Bassac boat.
Watch the light stream through the giant creeper fig trees at Ta Prohm.
Soak up the atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City.
Learn about Cambodia's modern and ancient history in Phnom Penh.
Take in five of the region's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the charming towns of Luang Prabang and Hoi An.
Follow in the footsteps of gentle giants, visiting an elephant conservation project in Laos.
Your family become farmers for the day, enjoying a hands-on experience in Hoi An.
Take to the water and explore the majestic Lan Ha Bay by kayak.
Travel back in time and explore the mesmerising temples of Angkor with a fun-filled family scavenger hunt.
Experience Wat Pho and the Grand Palace before the crowds.
Visit the traditional markets of Amphawa and stay in the Mae Klong delta.
Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai and explore the beautiful scenery of Kanchanaburi.
Take a Kermit tuk-tuk around the ancient temples of old Siam.
Relax on the island of Koh Samet.
Downtime on Langkawi, the perfect start to a trip.
Enjoying the huge array of food in Penang.
Time in the capital, home to great gardens, great shopping and great restaurants.
Relax on Tioman, an unspoilt island on the east coast.
Three full days to explore the iconic temples of Angkor and some time to enjoy the town of Siem Reap.
Slow things down with a tour of laid back Battambang.
Explore Cambodia's turbulent history and navigate the busy streets of Phnom Penh by Vespa.
Learn about Kampot's famous pepper and experience location dining at its finest.
Relax on the white sand beaches of Koh Rong.
Spend time in the capital city of Manila, to gain an understanding of the varied history of the archipelago.
Visit the stunning rice terraces of Banaue.
Trek to an Ifugao village in the highlands.
Relax on one of the stunning beaches of the archipelago.
Visit the Chocolate Hills and see the tiny tarsier monkeys on Bohol.
Learn how to cook traditional meals in bamboo in a Bidayuh village.
Spend the night in a native Iban longhouse.
Try some of the delicious street food on offer in Kuching.
Cycle through local kampongs and take a sampan across the Sarawak River.
Explore the wonderful Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park from Gaya Island.
Visit the World Heritage Site of Wat Phou at Champasak.
Soak up the culture of Laos' spiritual heart in Luang Prabang.
Explore the region known as the 4000 islands at the southern tip of Laos.
Take in the breathtaking coastline of Sumba with sheer cliff faces and immense stretches of white sand beaches pounded by huge surf.
Visit local Sumban villages, first seeking permission from tribal chiefs.
See the traditional homes with buffalo horn and other artefacts decorating the entrance.
Chew betel nut like a local and watch a traditional ceremony unfold.
Wander the backstreets and enjoy a riverside stroll in the colonial city of Kuching.
Enjoy the famous hospitality of the Iban tribe as you overnight in a traditional longhouse located on the banks of a river in the middle of the jungle.
Visit Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary where you will see the work being done to rehabilitate rescued orangutan.
Relax on tropical Gaya, a rainforest covered island off Kota Kinabalu.
Take a boat through the jungle covered backwaters of the Kinabatangan River.
Take a scenic Cessna flight over Cebu.
Spot the endangered tarsier on the exotic island of Bohol.
Go dolphin and whale watching around Pamilacan Island.
Explore the historic fortified centre of Manila on board a unique bamboo bike.
