Southeast Asia is a rich destination for the visitor.
Singapore is often a gateway to the region, and it itself a melting pot of Southeast Asian cultures and faiths. This multi-cultural background is set against a very cosmopolitan city-state, now with integrated casino resorts.
Thailand is home to palaces, temples, markets and designer malls. Take a canal ride on the Chao Phraya River, explore the Grand Palace, and enjoy a Thai massage, attend a cooking class, Thai boxing match or classical dance performance. Consider an organic culinary experience with a famous local chef in Chiang Mai, or dine on top of the 64th floor of the Bangkok State Tower. Or perhaps you want to go elephant trekking in northern Thailand.
Vietnam, with its blend of colonial era trappings and contemporary flair, has become a sought-after destination. Don't miss a cruise in style in Halong Bay. Consider our street food tour with a gastronomy expert in Hanoi.
Cambodia is a must if just to visit
Angkor, and a country that's still re-emerging late in the 20th century after the fall of the Khmer Rouge. Or perhaps you wish to consider a Mekong River cruise between Cambodia and Vietnam. Read more about visiting
Cambodia & Angor Wat.
Other highlights can include
Laos with its picturesque forests and mountain ranges. here you can see traditional silk weaving or visit a hill tribe in Kuang Si with a cultural preservation expert. In
Myanmar, perhaps one of the last great undiscovered destinations and magnificent sights, you might attend a blessing ceremony at an ancient Buddhist temple.
Indonesia and Bali offer a plethora of riches and nearly daily festivals. Perhaps you'd like to meet local artisans in their home studios in Ubud.
Then there's
Malaysia, Nepal, Bhutan, Philippines, and the city-state of
Singapore: all popular destinations unto themselves, which can be combined on various packages.
Popular itineraries also include river cruises in SE Asia including cruises on the Irawaddy River in Myanmar, as well as the Mekong River cruise between Cambodia and Vietnam.