Total Asia
Total Asia
Total Asia
50 Days Starting in Bangkok, Thailand and ending in Hanoi, Vietnam
Visiting: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Pai Canyon, Khao Sok National Park, Bottle Beach, Ko Pha Ngan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
25883
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Age range:
18-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
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Tour Overview
Total Asia - It's in the name. The ultimate 50 day backpacking experience across South East Asia! Explore Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. This tour takes you to the North, the South, the East, and to the West of Thailand. Starting in Bangkok and finishing in Phuket, A Tru-ly life-changing 27 days in Thailand before heading over to spend 11 unforgettable days in Cambodia and 13 days adventuring up the coast of stunning Vietnam. From temples to trekking the jungle, tuk-tuk rides to trying out the street food as well as exploring the ocean by kayak and the coast by Hai Van Pass. You’ll experience it all, the perfect balance of culture, adventure, nature, partying and island life. After all, it is called Total Asia! Whether you have been waiting ages to make 2024 the year you see the world or you are suddenly feeling spontaneous and want an all empossing way to explore, this is the tour to see it all! Imagine the stories, souvenirs, memories and friends you'll take home after 50 incredible days in Asia.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Thailand!
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation: Hotel
Welcome to the start of your epic Asia adventure and what better place to start – Bangkok! The capital of Thailand has everything to offer from incredible street food and fascinating temples to lively nightlife and colourful markets, what’s not to love?! Your Travel Ninja (aka your guide, soon to be best friend) will meet you at the airport on the first day before you settle into your hotel right next to Khao San Road. Freshen up in time to meet the rest of your group and enjoy a welcome dinner at one of our favourite restaurants. The rest of the evening is yours to explore this amazing city, get to know the rest of your new TruFam over a drink or two and get ready for the trip of a lifetime!
Day 2 - 4 : Floating Markets, Waterfalls And Sightseeing Bangkok!
Location: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Start the day at one of
’s famous floating markets and yes, you did read that right – a FLOATING market. Hop on a long tail boat and discover the abundance of goods on offer from clothing and local crafts to souvenirs and even homeware! We travel on to Kanchanaburi where we take another boat ride. This time to see the famous bridge over the River Kwai (yep, you remember that film, right?) What’s more, we’ll be there at sunset so don’t forget your cameras for that envy inducing shot! Just an hour away from Kanchanaburi, is the majestic Erawan falls where we’ll spend the next day, take a dip in one of the many pools and have a delicious lunch. Perfection. This is an action packed few days and we’ll be visiting the ancient capital city of Ayutthaya next. A bike tour is the perfect way to explore this World Heritage Site and see the jaw-dropping temples. Camera’s at the ready TruFam!Day 5 - 8 : Thai Cooking Classes And Exploring Bangkok!
Location: Chiang Mai
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Are you ready to cook up a storm? We’re heading back to Chiang Mai for another 2 nights and discover this crazy city at night but first it’s foodie time! We’ll be taking a local Thai cooking class to learn how to slice and dice some of Thailand’s most delicious traditional dishes. Who knows, you might just be the next Gordon Ramsey in the making! Did you know that Chiang Mai is also home to its very own Grand Canyon? A man-made lagoon turned into an adult playground where we’ll spend the next day. We’ll spend the day slipping and sliding, relaxing in the warm waters or tubing the day away! Backpacker heaven. After 2 amazing weeks exploring Northern Thailand, it’s time to head back to Bangkok and catch some zzz’s on an overnight sleeper train. Have you really experienced Thailand if you haven’t tried out a sleeper train? Once in Bangkok we see the city via tuk tuk and famous Thai long tail boats. Temples and tantalizing views are on the agenda. In the evening we head out to a personal Tru favourite dinner spot and try out of Bangkok’s most colourful cocktails!
Day 9 - 11 : Koh Phi Phi Island Hopping
Location: Pai Canyon
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Another idyllic island. Another day in tropical heaven with the
. It just gets better and better. Koh Phi Phi is home to more fabulous viewpoints, white sandy beaches and of course, beach bars! Life is spent living on the beach when visiting Koh Phi Phi. So enjoy today how you please. One thing’s for sure, we’ll be dancing our flip flops under the stars as we head out to Koh Phi Phi’s famous nightlife. Question…Who loves Leo? And no, we don’t mean the Thai beer. Although we do love that too. We mean Leo DiCaprio. Today you will get to walk in his footsteps for the day. After a chilled morning, we will jump on a boat to visit a stunningly beautiful spot called Maya Bay, which was made famous by Leo’s renowned film, “The Beach” which was filmed here many moons ago. SICK, right? Don’t worry, it’s our claim to fame too. Afterwards we’ll stop to snorkel, swim and visit some beautiful spots nearby. We’ll watch the sun go down onboard, reflect on an amazing few weeks in Thailand before we head to our final spot - Phuket!Day 12 - 15 : Water Parks & Cooking Classes!
Location: Bangkok, Chiang Mai
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we’re heading out of the city and off to the riverside town of Kampot for a couple of days. First stop, Arcadia Waterpark! Huge waterslides, rope swings, kayaks and ‘The Blob’ await us! Spend the day slipping and sliding or just chilling in the water! It’s a wet and wild day out and the perfect way to take some time to live in the moment.Another day, another epic experience and our second day in Kampot is spent at a local pepper plantation where we’ll learn everything about farming the famous Kampot Peppers. Using this knowledge, we’ll go on to cook a delicious, Khmer meal in a traditional cooking class. C’mon you must be a pro by now?
Day 16 - 17 : Cooking Classes & Jaw-Dropping Scenary
Location: Khao Sok National Park
Accommodation: Floating bungalows
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Dubbed one of the best coastal roads in the world and made famous by those nutters on Top Gear, be prepared for some of the most magnificent scenery you’ve ever seen on the journey to Hue as we ride open top jeeps along the famous Hai Van Pass. Once in Hue, we’ll explore the old Imperial City and head along the Perfume River to a tranquil garden where we’ll be cooking up a storm! Are you ready for the last cooking class of the trip? By now you are absolute pros and know how to make 10/10 dishes from all 3 countries that’ll seriously impress your mates back home. We head on to Ninh Binh. Known as the Halong Bay on land, Ninh Binh is breathtakingly beautiful with emerald green forestry and rice paddies galore. We’ll board small boards to paddle through untouched caves and small islands before visiting Tam Coc Valley and later, to the incredible Hang Mua viewpoint. With 500 steps to the top, you know it’s going to be good so let’s get a few (100) snaps and head back for dinner, beers and a beautiful sunset over the mountains.
Day 18 : Hanoi & Chilled Check Out
Location: Bottle Beach, Ko Pha Ngan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After waking up amongst the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of magical Halong Bay, we travel to our final destination, Hanoi. Hanoi is an energetic city with plenty to see and do. We’ll start by tasting a traditional egg coffee and learning how this delicacy is made. The rest is up to you – wander the Old Quarter, Hanoi’s gorgeous Opera House or the countless other mega snappable spots in the city. In the evening we get dressed up for our last BIG night out and it’s time to say goodbye. It’s crazy to think that the journey’s over. 50 days of insane, mind blowing, earth shatteringly awesome fun and we hope you’ve had the absolute time of your lives. Allow yourself to be sad about leaving but remember those lifelong friends you’ve made along the way and know that you’re now a permanent member of the TruFam. Don’t be a stranger and we’re sure that we’ll be seeing each other again very soon!
What's Included
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Activities
Village Trek & Homestay
Bamboo rafting & Waterfalls
Thai Cooking Class
Monkey Beach, Maya Bay & Snorkelling
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Killing Fields & S21
Halong Bay Cruise
Bangkok Floating Market
Erawan Falls
Ayutthaya Temples & Bike Ride
Chiang Mai Temples Visit
Ziplining
Elephant Sanctuary
Pai Hot Springs
Paddleboarding & Water Adventure Park
Thai Massage
Muay Thai Lesson
Boat Trip & Snorkelling
Koh Nang Yuan Day Trip
Koh Phi Phi Island Hopping
Cambodian Sunset BBQ
Arcardia Waterpark
Cambodian Cooking Class
War Museum & Cu Chi Tunnels
Vietnamese Lantern Making
Hoi An Tailors
Basket Boat & Bike Ride
Vietnamese Cooking Class -
Airport Pickup
If you are arriving less than 48 hours before the start of the tour and booked the pre-nights directly with TruTravels at the start hotel, you will get a free airport pickup.
If you are arriving the day of the tour you will also be eligible for an airport pick up. -
Travel Ninja
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best mates and one of them happens to know where they're going!
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Transport
All Transport Included
3 x Internal Flights
Private Van
2x Ferry boats -
Accommodation
49 Nights Accommodation
Hotels - Twin share room
Beach Bungalows
Floating Bungalows
Halong Bay Boat -
Tru Exclusives
Overnight Bungalows on Bottle Beach
Very few people actually stay here and experience it as you will. It’s almost impossible to describe how cool this place is. You can play volleyball, go for a swim, kayak, hike to the viewpoint or frolic on the beach with one of the friendly resort dogs. In the evening, we’ll have dinner on the beach (obviously) followed by some cocktails next to a beach campfire with our own private fire show.
Cambodia Rural Experience & Sunset BBQ
Step into the shoes of a local Mango/Rice farmer and learn what it takes to harvest everyone’s favourite tropical fruit. You’ll even get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. See what we did there? Fruits of your labour. No? Oh, forget it. After that it’s time to join our local guide in his family home - you can't get more special than that! -
Meals
33 X Breakfast
18 X Lunch
5 X Dinner
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
You are free to arrange your own international travel to/from the start & end points of the trip
Meals Included
31 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 5 dinners
Accommodation
thailand
Welcome to Thailand! Here we'll start our insane 50-day adventure in South East Asia! We'll stay in a variety of stylish accommodation with gorgeous sun terraces, pools, jaw-dropping views and most importantly, right in the centre of all the fun!
cambodia
Cambodia is calling and we're seeing it the very best way possible. Across our Cambodian adventure we stay in a range of accommodation. From local hotels to private beach hostels. Tru-ly immerse yourself in the magic of one of South East Asia's backpacking hotspots with all hotels featuring WIFI and ensuites. Upon reaching Koh Rong, we live our best island life of hammocks and beaches. (A sim card would be best for Koh Rong as the island is small, wifi is limited)
vietnam
Vietnam is a backpackers paradise so it's only right we see the coast in style. From Hoi Chi Minh to Hoi An we will be staying in a range of accommodation from bungalows in stunning Ninh Binh to overnight cruises in the world famous Halong Bay. All hotels are ensuite and have WIFI facilities!
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
3 x Internal Flights -
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes - a Travel Ninja! Like travelling with your best mates and one of them happens to know where they're going!
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
If you are arriving less than 48 hours before the start of the tour and booked the pre-nights directly with TruTravels at the start hotel, you will get a free airport pickup. If you are arriving the day of the tour you will also be eligible for an airport pick up.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
No problem! You can change the date of your trip once free of charge as long as you do so more than 60 days prior to departure.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2012!
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We have a 'my own room' option which can be added on at additional cost.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will send you out a pre departure pack 30 days prior to travel containing everything you need to know, and your joining instructions.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We plant 10 trees for every trip sold!
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The majority of our travellers are in their 20's / 30's however we aim to accept anyone of any age. Please do not be offended if we discuss the make-up of the trip with you prior to booking just to ensure you will be comfortable with the average age range that is already booked to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It may be possible in certain destinations, however it would be your responsibility to get yourself to where the group currently is.
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Do you have age limits for your tours?
Most of the people that join us on tour are 18 to thirtysomethings. We have no strict upper age limit on our tours but all of our tours are specifically designed for those of this age group which is worth noting. Please do not be offended if we discuss the make-up of the trip with you prior to booking just to ensure you will be comfortable with the average age range that is already booked to travel.
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Free Date Changes
TruTravels allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
TruTravels requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.