Travel Asia - Vietnam, Thailand, Laos & Cambodia Tours with Contiki!

The world is a big place, but for those in the know, South East Asia is on the radar as the
continent that has it all – with thousands of ways to thrill and chill! And now Contiki can
take you there. With Contiki’s new Asia 09/10 brochure, experience the addictive madness that is Asia – jump on board for the tingling taste of Thailand, laid back Laos, captivating Cambodia and
say “good morning” to Vietnam.

A tingling taste of Thailand
The Thai sense of fun is that makes Thailand a traveller’s favourite. Get ready to have your
senses engaged in Bangkok, a bustling city where Mercedes compete with tuk-tuks,
skyscrapers press against ramshackle shop houses and you can choose between high class
cuisine or road side noodles. In the North is a cool mix of mountains and jungle. Chiang
Mai is the perfect place to take a cooking class or visit the hill tribes. Go further off the
beaten track when you head to Chiang Rai, nestled next to the northern ‘Golden Triangle’.

Laid back Laos
Laos is relatively unexplored but offers a preserved culture, open people, archaeological
treasures and a history of Communism that makes it a unique and intriguing place to visit.
The Laos scenery is, in short, spectacular! 70% of the country is rugged terrain with
soaring mountains, hosting peaceful and spiritual tribes who continue with a traditional
way of life. Cruise down the Mekong River visiting isolated villages, stay at an authentic
guesthouse, learn about the Indochina War and experience the charm of some of the
former French colonial cities.

Captivating Cambodia
From the French colonial boulevards of the capital Phnom Penh, to the deepest jungles that
claimed Angkor Wat for over 600 years, Cambodia’s a country that spell binds the
unsuspecting traveller. The country’s tortuous past can be seen in the Killing Field sites,
but this is a country on the rise.

Good Morning Vietnam
Vietnam is a country of colours - gold of the temples, jade green of Halong Bay, yellow
green of rice paddy fields and the multi coloured silks of the traditional “Ao Dai” – women’s
traditional dress. The Mekong Delta is all rice paddy fields, coconut palms and sugar
plantations being tended by farmers in conical shaped hats. Cruise the river delta, visit
floating markets and stay overnight with a host family to see Vietnamese life up close,
cycle around the UNESCO listed Hoi An, soak up some rays on the beach in Nha Trang and
cruise through the amazing limestone mountains of Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat.

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Our Popular Asia Tours:

Vietnam Highlights - 10 days

Short on time but after a Vietnamese experience rich in the very best this country has to offer? Experience the dazzling hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Relax and soak up the rays on a beach in Nha Trang. Cycle around the UNESCO listed Hoi An, enjoy the amazing scenery of Hue, and chill out amongst the amazing limestome formations of Halong Bay aboard a traditional junk boat. Delve deeply into this country where East meets West, with spectacular results...

from $138 per day

Vietnam Experience - 12 days

Vietnam is a country of colours. The gold of the temples, jade green of Halong Bay, yellow green of rice paddy fields and the multi coloured silks of the traditional 'Ao Dai' women's dress. The Mekong Delta is all rice paddy fields, coconut palms and sugar plantations being tended by farmers in conical shaped hats. Cruise the river delta, visit floating markets and stay overnight with a host family to see Vietnamese life up close. Cycle around the UNESCO listed Hoi An, soak up some rays on the beach in Nha Trang and cruise through some amazing limestone mountains of Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat. This is truly a country where East meets West, and this tour allows you to experience the very best that this amazing place has to offer.

from $125 per day

Vietnam Discovery - 13 days

Starting in the cosmopolitan metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, and ending in eye-opening Hanoi, this tour takes in Vietnam's most amazing sights and experiences along the way. Soak up some rays on the beach in Nha Trang, cycle around the UNESCO listed Hoi An, connect with the royal past of Hue, cruise through the amazing limestone landscape of Halong Bay in a traditional junk boat, exploring the northern countryside with a Sapa Hilltribe trek, meeting the fascinating locals along the way. This tour is a fanstastic mix of rural and urban, beach side chilling, overnight cruising and trekking.

from $133 per day

Vietnam Explorer- 15 days

Want to experience and explore all that Vietnam has to offer? From the jade green of Halong Bay, to the history and stunning scenery of Hue and Hoi An. Vietnam boasts some of the best trekking in Asia around Sapa, staying in stilt houses in local villages. Experience Vietnamese life first hand with a homestay in the Mekong Delta. Not forgetting two of Asia’s favourite cities - Saigon and Hanoi. They’re vibrant and cosmopolitan, and so different featuring lingering American influences from the Vietnam-US War, as well as the French….. this is a country where East meets West.

from $126 per day

Asian Adventure - 14 days

The world's a big place, but for those in the know, South East Asia is on the radar as the continent that has it all with thousands of ways to thrill and chill. Experience amazing contrasts such as from Thailand's capital, where Mercedes compete with tuk tuks and skyscrapers press against ramshackle shop houses, to the serenity of the postcard-perfect Mekong Delta which is all rice paddy fields, coconut palms and sugar fields being tended by farmers in conical shaped hats. Experience the unique and intriguing country that is Laos, with its isolated villages, peaceful and spiritual tribes and French colonial past. Be spellbound as you move from Angkor Wat in Cambodia's jungle to the French colonial atmosphere of Phnom Penh, learning about this fascinating country's tortuous past along the way. This is a tour that allows you to explore and experience all the thrills and chills of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.

from $140 per day

The Big Indochina Adventure - 28 days

From the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, to the serenity of Thailand's north, to the amazing colours and culture of Vietnam, to the rugged terrain and archaeological treasures of Laos to the rich but tragic past of Cambodia.... this is the tour that allows you to sample the best of all that South East Asia has to offer.

from $148 per day

Go further in Asia with Contiki!

We're number one! Contiki has been doing this for over 40 years! Our Road Crew has got an incredible knowledge of Asia's sights, sounds and local customs to take you further - you'll get the inside track on what to do and where to go! Your time - your choice. When you're on tour, you'll have loads of free time to explore and do your own thing, or why not try some of our ‘optional extras'.

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