Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia · 22-28 days
Southeast Asia Backpacker Loop: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia
The itinerary
- Bangkok4 nights
- Chiang Mai3 nights
- Luang Prabang2 nights
- Vang Vieng2 nights
- Hanoi & Halong Bay3 nights
- Hoi An2 nights
- Ho Chi Minh City2 nights
- Siem Reap3 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines adventure, history and culture, food and drink, and nightlife across Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Hanoi & Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Siem Reap. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is November to February. March and October are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by internal flights and buses.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £45 a day mid-range, and £155+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1530 to £2130 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for Southeast Asia Backpacker Loop: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia?
This itinerary works best over 22 to 28 days across 8 stops: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Hanoi & Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Siem Reap.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is November to February. March and October are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £45 a day mid-range, and £155+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1530 to £2130 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.