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Asian Adventure (Tour): Asian Adventure – 14 days – Thailand, Laos and Cambodia Thailand Capital: Bangkoki Currency: Baht (THB) Language: Thai Visas: Travel Visa Information Manners and Custo...
Bangkok: Modern buildings combine with Thai temples, while Buddhist monks weave their way amongst the endless flow of traffic. Traditional markets operate in the shadows of skyscrapers and the flicker of n...
Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai is not only the cultural capital of the North of Thailand, but it also displays a whole different side of Thailand – very different to the capital Bangkok. The rolling green foothills...
Chiang Rai: Chiang Rai is a town in the Thai region of what is know as the ‘Golden Triangle’ – the region where the Laos, Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand borders meet. As well as beautiful temples, Chiang Rai ...
Customs and Manners - Asia: Good Manners In most of the countries visited, revealing clothing is unacceptable off the beach. Shorts are generally fine – as long as they aren’t too short. People tend to dress as well as the...
Departure Points & Where you Stay - Asia: Departure Points This section provides details on where your Contiki tour will depart from, departure times and how to get there. For all tours please see your day-by-day itinerary and Travel...
Halong Bay: The almost surreal landscapes created by the limestone tors and islands that rise out of Halong Bay in the North East of Vietnam have drawn travellers, photographers and adventures to the region f...
Hanoi: Although Ho Chi Mihn City is the largest city in the country, Hanoi on the banks of the Red River in the North, is the capital of Vietnam and is a thriving modern city with over 5,000 years of hist...
Ho Chi Minh City: Easily the biggest and most populated city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is in the south of the country and is one of the fastest growing regions of Indochina with good reason. The city has seen ...
Hoi An: Although Hoi An is a small city these days, it was one of the most important trading ports of the entire region up until the 1500’s and 1600’s. The remnants of the once thriving port reveal a great...
Hue: Hue is a relatively large city in central Vietnam and as well as being the current capital of the region, was once home to royalty as the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. The city was an important ca...
Laos: Capital: Vientiane Currency: Kip (LAK) Language: Lao Visas: Travel Visa Information INTRO Land locked – poorLaid backUnlike the rapid development that has taken place in countr...
Luang Prabang: Hidden amongst the mountains, palm trees and tropical forest along the banks of the Mekong River is the former capital of Laos – Luang Prabang. This small town is a UNESCO World Heritage site...
Nha Trang: Nha Trang is a bay-side town famous for its white sandy beaches and clear emerald-green waters that make it the scuba diving capital of the country. Like many towns and cities in Vietnam, it has...
Pakbeng: Close to the Golden Triangle on the Laos side of the border, the village of Pakbeng very much sums up the lifestyle and culture of the country – life is very laid back. Situated on the banks of...
Phnom Penh: Cambodia Many museums Khmer Rouge.Royal Palace and The “Killing Fields” genocide sites
Safety and Security – Thailand: All the usual safety and security precautions when travelling in South East Asia. In Thailand, there is a special Tourist Police force that employs approximately 500 English-speaking officers wh...
Safety Tips – Asia: In general, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos are very safe for travellers. Personal Belongings and Valuables Violent attacks are rare, although theft is a problem. When possible, secure y...
Sapa: Sapa is a “Vietnamese ”:/contikipedia/articles/vietnam village in the foothills of the Himalayas. The lush, green hills and countryside as well as the cultural and ethnic mix of the locals ar...
Siem Reap: Perhaps the most developed tourist centre of Cambodia, Siem Reap is the gateway to the ancient ruins of Angkor. The city itself is a mix of the old and new with many amenities that cannot be found ...