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Essential Southeast Asia: Hanoi, Phnom Penh & Thailand Good Times
Hold on to your hat because this 25-day adventure through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangkok is a whirlwind of non-stop good times. Staying in epic hostels along the way, you’ll explore the ruins of ancient civilizations, crawl along historic tunnels from the Vietnam War, and feel the buzz at local fish and insect markets (deep-fried cricket, anyone?). You’ll crash beach parties and street parties, you’ll swim in the most scenic waters ever, and you’ll chef it up in a cooking class. We've got every single detail covered — all you need to do is enjoy the ride.
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Travel Style: Roamies by Hostelworld & G Adventures
Immersive, social, wallet-friendly adventures where epic hostels are your home-base.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Grading: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Merchandising: Planeterra Project
Trip Type: Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
Age requirements: 18-35
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Essential Southeast Asia: Hanoi, Phnom Penh & Thailand Good Times - Itinerary
DAY 1
Hanoi
Arrive at any time, and choose to kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. Ready to indulge your inner foodie? Head out for a walk through the back streets and markets of the city’s old quarter, sampling local favourites like “nem ran” and “banh goi.” Take a pit stop at a street-side bar then swing by Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project, and try the city’s signature specialty coffee. Having fun yet? Of course you are!
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour:
Indulge your inner foodie with a street food tour through bustling Hanoi. Follow your guide through the back streets and markets of the city’s old quarter, sampling local fare along the way. Mingle with city natives and experienced street food artists alike, as you taste a variety of Hanoi faves like “nem ran” and “banh goi.” Stop at a streetside bar to savour a draught beer like Hanoians do. Cap off the tour at the Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project, and try the city’s signature specialty coffee.
Nexy Hostel:
Nexy Hostel
Essential Southeast Asia: Hanoi, Phnom Penh & Thailand Good Times - Itinerary
DAY 1
Hanoi
Arrive at any time, and choose to kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. Ready to indulge your inner foodie? Head out for a walk through the back streets and markets of the city’s old quarter, sampling local favourites like “nem ran” and “banh goi.” Take a pit stop at a street-side bar then swing by Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project, and try the city’s signature specialty coffee. Having fun yet? Of course you are!
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour:
Indulge your inner foodie with a street food tour through bustling Hanoi. Follow your guide through the back streets and markets of the city’s old quarter, sampling local fare along the way. Mingle with city natives and experienced street food artists alike, as you taste a variety of Hanoi faves like “nem ran” and “banh goi.” Stop at a streetside bar to savour a draught beer like Hanoians do. Cap off the tour at the Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project, and try the city’s signature specialty coffee.
Nexy Hostel:
Nexy Hostel
What’s Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
- Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Mud Bath Visit, Nha Trang
- Your Foodie Moment: Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Crawl, Ho Chi Minh City
- Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Dinner in Chinatown, Bangkok
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
- Tam Chuc Pagoda Tour
- Dong Hoi Wet/Fish Market tour and countryside cycling
- Vinh Moc Tunnels Tour
- An Bang Cemetery Tour
- Visit Lang Co Beach
- Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountain Tour
- Hoi An Old Town Walk and Riverside Evening Out
- Dinner at one of the stylish restaurants in the ancient town of Hoi An
- Thap Doi Cham Temples Visit
- Eoi Gio Coastal Walk
- Beach Time at Qui Nhon and Nha Trang
- Visit Gành Đá Dĩa
- Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour including Ben Thanh Market
- Karaoke Night
- Motorbike tour including Hang Pagoda and Sam Mountain
- Chau Doc market
- Kep market walk
- Tour of Monivong Bokor NP
- Tour of Chambok Community with traditional lunch
- Phnom Penh cyclo tour and dinner at one of best restaurants in Phnom Penh
- Visits to Skun Market and Santuk Silk Farm
- Tour of Sambor Prei Kuk Ancient Site
- Visit Rong Klua Market
- Visit Wat Sothorn Wararam Woraviharn
- Walk and night out on Khao San Road
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Hostels (21 nts), overnight sleeper train (3 nts).
- 24 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
- Private vehicle, train, bicycle, open-top jeeps, motorbike, boat, ferry, cyclo, tuk tuk, walking.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Essential Southeast Asia: Hanoi, Phnom Penh & Thailand Good Times Departure Dates
All Years
| Start | Ending | Availability | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 09 2026 | Thu, Mar 05 2026 | Sold Out | $2,074.17 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Feb 23 2026 | Thu, Mar 19 2026 | Open (3) | $2,074.17 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Mar 02 2026 | Thu, Mar 26 2026 | Open (3) | $1,742.17 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Mar 09 2026 | Thu, Apr 02 2026 | Sold Out | $1,742.17 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Mar 23 2026 | Thu, Apr 16 2026 | Open (5) | $1,742.17 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Mar 30 2026 | Thu, Apr 23 2026 | Open (1) | $1,742.17 USD (price includes taxes and fees) |
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USEFUL INFO
What's Included
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Wellness Moment: Mud Bath Visit, Nha Trang
Your Foodie Moment: Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Crawl, Ho Chi Minh City
Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Dinner in Chinatown, Bangkok. Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour. Tam Chuc Pagoda Tour. Dong Hoi Wet/Fish Market tour and countryside cycling. Vinh Moc Tunnels Tour. An Bang Cemetery Tour. Visit Lang Co Beach. Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountain Tour. Hoi An Old Town Walk and Riverside Evening Out. Dinner at one of the stylish restaurants in the ancient town of Hoi An. Thap Doi Cham Temples Visit. Eoi Gio Coastal Walk. Beach Time at Qui Nhon and Nha Trang. Visit Gành Đá Dĩa. Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour including Ben Thanh Market. Karaoke Night. Motorbike tour including Hang Pagoda and Sam Mountain. Chau Doc market. Kep market walk. Tour of Monivong Bokor NP. Tour of Chambok Community with traditional lunch. Phnom Penh cyclo tour and dinner at one of best restaurants in Phnom Penh. Visits to Skun Market and Santuk Silk Farm. Tour of Sambor Prei Kuk Ancient Site. Visit Rong Klua Market. Visit Wat Sothorn Wararam Woraviharn. Walk and night out on Khao San Road. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Enjoy street food crawls and free time in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Sample Oodles of noodles and visit riverside bars in Hoi An, Take a thrilling cyclo-tour trough Phnom Penh, Hit the beach at Qui Nhon and Koh Rong island, Descend into the remote Vinh Moc Tunnels, Explore the Mekong Delta and Sam mountain by motorbike, Embrace daily life at the floating markets of Chau Doc and not-so-daily life at Skun spider market, Join the street party in Bangkok
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Are there Itinerary notes?
Are there Itinerary notes?
Effective May 1, 2025, all travelers entering Thailand through air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand E-Arrival form. You must register at least 3 days before arrival. Please see Trip Details for more information.
