10 Days in Southeast Asia

• Capture images of daily life in Bhutan on hikes to local villages and excursions to lively markets.
• Hike to Bhutan's most famous pilgrimage site, Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Temple).
• Photograph the exquisite carvings and sculptures of the newly renovated Gangtey Gonpa temple.
• Mingle with community leaders and government dignitaries at a banquet dinner and gain insight into modern Bhutan

• Visit the larger-than-life gold Shwedagong Pagoda in Yangon
• See some of the many incredible temples around the ancient city of Bagan
• Explore Kuthodaw Pagoda, often referred to as “the world’s biggest book
• Take boat trip on the Ayeyarwaddy River in Mandalay
• Marvel at Singapore’s awe-inspiring landmarks

Thailand

City & Temple Tour of Bangkok

Coral Island Tour with entrance

Alcazar Show with entrance

Visit Gem Factory Outlet Nong Nooch Village

with Thai Cultural Show & Elephant Show entrance

Safari Park & Marine Park with entrance

Pattaya Beach

Malaysia

City Tour of Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Tower entrance not included

Genting Highlands free time to explore

Batu Caves A Hindu shrine

Singapore

City Tour of Singapore

Sentosa Island via Cable Car (attractions not included)

Night Safari Tour with entrance

• Experience ancient Buddhist traditions when you join Bangkok residents for their daily alms ritual and meet with monks at Wat Pho.
• Head into the forests outside Chiang Mai to visit remote hill tribe villages and embark on a thrilling elephant safari.
• Ascend to the top of an ancient pagoda to watch as the sun sets over the temples of Bagan and visit remote pagodas by horse-drawn cart.
• Enjoy a leisurely 2-night stay on Inle Lake where traditions endure as they have for centuries; this enchanting gem is rarely included on other tours.

• Get a sneak peek of bangkok and all its charging tuk-tuks, enchanting canals and dee-lish street food.
• Is angkor the most incredible thing in southeast asia? decide for yourself as you temple-hop with an expert local guide. here's how to escape the crowds: https://www.geckosadventures.com/tales/escape-the-crowds-at-angkor-wat/
• Enjoy a meal at the excellent friends international restaurant dedicated to training vulnerable young people in hospitality. here's more about them: https://www.geckosadventures.com/tales/friends-international-travel-for-good/
• Learn more about cambodia's confronting but important history, with optional visits to the tuol sleng genocide museum and choeung ek memorial.
• A homestay in rural chambok puts you right in the heart of everyday village life in cambodia.
• Need some time to chill? this trip has got you covered, with two days in sihanoukville, your launching pad to secluded island beaches and mangrove forests.
• There's loads of free time to make your own fun (flight of the gibbon zip-line anyone?) and have your own experiences.
• Your trip ends in action-packed ho chi minh city, the perfect place for a glimpse of vietnam.

• This is one of only two places in the world you can see wild orangutans – meet these friendly fellas swinging around, climbing up trees and just generally living their jungle life in the sepilok rehabilitation centre
• Good mountains are hard to climb, but you’ll be a conqueror of epic mt kinabalu
• Monkeys, primates, simians everywhere! well, here’s hoping as you cruise past the wildlife-filled banks of the kinabatangan river

• Visit Wat Pho
• Try a classic Thai dish
• Take a boat ride on the canals out to a small coastal village, where we learn how traditional coconut desserts are made
• Stroll through local food stalls and market to enjoy the diversity of local Thai delicacies and Thai culture
• Visit Wat Suthat
• Try a ride in the kermit tuk tuks
• Stroll the night market west of Bang Lan Road for a glimpse of the local life and some unique food tasting opportunities
• Enjoy a privately guided tour where we learn how Thai wine is made and the secrets behind producing world class quality wine in a tropical country
• Enjoy a local picnic breakfast out in the open at a rice field
• Visit Wat Mahatat or Wat Yai
• Visit an authentic Chiang Mai market
• Enjoy a tour guided by a TV –chef showing us her best tips and advice when picking out ingredients for the Thai dishes

• Discover Singapore with all its diversity and spectacular modern architecture
• Visit the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore, Thian Hock Kheng
• Explore the world’s largest orchid gardens, Singapore Botanic gardens
• Tour the historic and multi-cultural city of Malacca
• Explore the remarkably diverse city of Kuala Lumpur
• Visit a local tea plantation in the stunning Cameron Highlands
• Discover the colonial city of Georgetown on Penang island

• Visit Wat Trimitr is home to a gigantic gold-plated reclining Buddha, in Chinatown
• Walk through the fanciful halls of the ornate Wat Pho temple in Bangkok
• Admire the beauty of Marble Temple Wat Benjamabopit in Thailand
• Explore the largest island in Thailand, Phuket

• Explore Vietnam by visiting Ho Chi Minh City and Hội An
• Visit Củ Chi tunnels and Visit Angkor Wat
• Explore Angkor
• Visit the Temple of Ta Prohm.
• Experience the wild nature in Hanoi

• Visit Bako National Park, to see long-nosed monkeys, monitor lizards, and wild boars
• Wander at the most spectacular caves at Mulu
• Experience fascinating lifestyle of friendly Rungus tribe
• Take a mangrove cuise ride to Garama Village and enjoy spectacular scenery
• Enjoy a full day tour of the diverse and exotic Kinabalu National Park

• Visit a temple and learn how to make mak beng and pasaatpeung
• Visit Wat Xieng Khuan, a collection of whimsical but compelling statues of Buddhist and Hindu gods.
• See a gleaming golden stupa and Ho Pha Keo, the formal royal temple, featuring beautiful examples of Buddhist sculpture
• Visit Tham Xang Cave, also called Elephant Cave, 
• Visit Ban Na Pia (War Spoon Village) and continue to Muang Khoun, an ancient capital and stronghold for the Xieng Khuang royal family
• Enjoy great photographic opportunities, followed by a visit to the UXO Laos Visitor Center.

• Discover the highlights of the Island of Hong Kong
• Enjoy the charming markets, colonial sites and great architecture in Hong Kong
• Be amazed by the Symphony of Lights, one of the world’s most spectacular light show
• Admire the scenery and dramatic rock formations in Halong Bay
• Get close to the colonial splendor and experience the lively atmosphere of dynamic Hanoi
• Spend time in the beautifully preserved UNESCO heritage town of Hoi An
• Tour the historic city of Saigon and the nearby villages

• Explore Angkor watt and its temples
• Visit to Ta Prohm temple
• Explore Phnom Penh
• Discover Oudong Mountain grants magnificent views

• Visit Wat Traimit home to a gigantic gold-plated reclining Buddha, in Chinatown
• Walk through the fanciful halls of the ornate Wat Pho temple in Bangkok
• Admire the beauty of Marble Temple Wat Benjamabopit in Thailand
• Explore the largest island in Thailand, Phuket

• In Hanoi meet a water-puppet-maker to put on a show and learn to make traditional rice dough figurines.
• Go on a lively treasure hunt in the charming, beautifully preserved trading town of Hoi An.
• Explore the flavors of Vietnam with a chef during a trip to Hoi An’s picturesque market and a cooking lesson.
• Extend your adventure in Cambodia with a visit to the exotic temples and palaces of Angkor, home to Khmer kings a thousand years ago.

• Admire the ancient, golden Schwedagon Pagoda
• Walk amongst the monks at the largest monastery in Amarapura
• Marvel at the view from 1,518 mtr high Mt Popa
• Drift across the serene and ancient Inle Lake
• Get snap happy at the temples of Bagan
• Traditional Burmese village trek, Kalaw

• Discover Phnom Penh's
• Explore Royal Palace
• Explore the ancient ruins of Sambour Prei Kuk
• Explore Tonle Sap Lake
• Visit Ek Phnom

• With your knowledgeable guides, explore the royal city of Angkor Thom, a complex of towering temples and intricately carved terraces created by the “god-king” Jayavarman around AD 800.
• Delight in the humorous, musical, and magical performance of the Thang Long Water Puppets, an art whose origins date back to the 11th century.
• Participate in a joyful Lao Baci ceremony, a transcendent ritual meant to “call the soul” and used to mark important occasions in a person’s life.

• BURMA - INLE LAKE: The tranquil Inle Lake is located in Burma's Shan State, and is home unique fish species and prolific bird life. Many of the communities who live in villages surrounding the lake are from Burma's various ethnic minority groups, such as the Danu and Bamar people. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake, visit nearby monasteries, and look for the distinct woven bags and silk fabrics made in the area.
• BURMA - IRRAWADDY RIVER: Embark on a boat ride on one of the country's most significant waterways, the Irrawaddy River. Stop at rural villages, local pagodas and to see intricate carvings at Kyauk Gu U Min. The river is home to the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, who are under threat from dam construction. The river eventually flows into the Andaman Sea via the Irrawaddy Delta.
• BURMA - LOCAL MARKETS: Experience Burma's local life, colorful produce and fantastic array of local handicrafts in its numerous fascinating markets. Near Inle Lake, frequent a local market where many diverse ethnic minority groups gather, and in Yangon and Mandalay, search for exquisite examples of Burmese lacquerware, fabrics and other eye-catching merchandise. Enjoy interacting with Burma's warm, friendly people as you peruse their wares.
• BURMA - SAGAING HILL: Sagaing Hill, located outside Mandalay, is an important religious center. It is home to numerous pagodas and monasteries amongst its hills, and is a highly picturesque and spiritual place to explore. The site is located on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, with the buildings spread amongst lush, tropical foliage. Visit a local nunnery, and explore some of the 600 whitewashed pagodas and monasteries.
• BURMA - SHWEDAGON PAGODA: Burma's striking Shwedagon Pagoda has a sparkling golden stupa which can be seen from all over Yangon. It is considered one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Burma. It contains various ancient relics, and you can witness devout locals going about various rituals on their visit. All visitors should remove their shoes before the first step at any of the entrances.
• BURMA - HILLTRIBE EXPERIENCE: Embark on a trek beyond the shores of Inle Lake to visit various hilltribe villages, home to Burma's numerous ethnic minority groups including the Intha and Pa-O people. You can also take in a Shan cooking school, or pay a visit to a local orphanage. Learn more about the different cultures that make Burma home, and gain insights into their traditions and way of life.