Best 15 Places For Southeast Asia Tours

Southeast Asia is a large part of Asia, the biggest continent in the world. This region is attracting more and more visitors worldwide thanks to its tropical climate which has been creating majestic mountains, rivers, and caves, diversified culture, unique food, ancient towns, cities, and architectural works as well as friendly people with special traditional customs. Going on a Southeast Asia tour, you will get to discover a new amazing land which is totally different from your home country. Besides, most countries in Southeast Asia are under stable politic conditions allowing you to enjoy the entire trip. Also, in this area, there are few harsh weather conditions during the year, which is an ideal condition for your Southeast Asia tours. Importantly, the average expense for Southeast Asia tours is affordable or even much cheaper than in other areas. All the advantages make Southeast Asia an ideal region for travelers worldwide. However, among the 11 countries with hundreds of tourism spots, you must be confused about choosing your destinations as well as scheduling your Southeast Asia tours. That’s exactly what this article is for. We will help you to figure out worth-visiting spots for a best Southeast Asia tour package suitable for your traveling styles.

I. Best Southeast Asia tours for solo travelers

1. Hanoi, Vietnam - The ideal start for a Southeast Asia tour

Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam, one of the two cultural centers of Vietnam including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi is the political, cultural, and economic center of the North of Vietnam. Having been through the domination of Chinese Emperors in over 1000 years and the invasion of French Colonialism, Hanoi now possesses a variety of architectural works in both Asian and Western Style, especially French Style. There are a lot of things to discover here including historical sites, unique street foods, traditional art performances, local people’ customs. Therefore, Hanoi is a good place for eating, sightseeing, and learning. Hanoi is for sure a must-visit destination for your Southeast Asia tour.

Often, Hanoi is the ideal place to start up the journey in Vietnam as from Hanoi, tourism services including tour operators, restaurants, accommodations, and all kinds of transportations to all part of Vietnam as well as Southeast Asia are available. Consequently, many international visitors prefer to start their Southeast Asia tours from Hanoi, Vietnam. Therefore, if you are a solo traveler, it is likely that you will find a travel-mate in Hanoi who is having the same traveling schedule and will go with you on the Southeast Asia tour, and you will not be alone anymore. If you prefer to travel alone, it’s absolutely your choice!

 

Best places for Southeast Asia tour in Hanoi: Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Hoa Lo Prison, Temple of Literature, Woman Museum, West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Pagoda, Bat Trang Ceramic Village, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, …

 

Best dishes in Hanoi for Southeast Asia tour: Noodle soup (Pho), vermicelli with fried tofu and shrimp sauce (bun dau), vermicelli with Vietnamese kebab (buncha), Snail noodle (bun oc), Vietnamese crab noodle soup (bun rieu), rice noodle soup with pork, chicken, and eggs (bun thang), goose rice noodle soup (bun ngan), fish rice noodle soup (bun ca), mixed flat rice noodle (banh da tron), …

 

Best things to do during a Southeast Asia tour in Hanoi, Vietnam: joining in a city walking tour or a street food tour, drinking beer on Ta Hien Street, watching a water puppet show, drinking iced-tea on Nha Tho Street, drinking egg-coffee at Giang coffee and coconut coffee at Cong Coffee, ...

2. Ninh Binh, Vietnam - “Halong Bay on land” for your Southeast Asia tour

Ninh Binh is a city in the North of Vietnam, about 100 kilometers from Hanoi. It is considered to be “Halong Bay on land” of Vietnam. There are amazing big karst mountains, caves, and limestone islands rising from the rivers. Here sits the biggest natural cave in the world called Son Doong Cave discovered at the end of 2009. Ninh Binh also processes World’s Heritage Sites recognized by including Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park and Trang An Complex. Nature and the sceneries here are majestic and breathtaking that will drive you amazed. Ninh Binh is located in the tropical monsoon climate, so the weather is often warm and humid, which is an additional advantage for tourists here This is the ideal place for outdoor activities like kayaking, cycling, and discovering the majestic caves of Vietnam. It is easy to understand  why Ninh Binh is one of the must-visit places for your Southeast Asia tours. 

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Best places for Southeast Asia tour in Ninh Binh, Vietnam: Trang An Ecological Area - One of the World’s Heritage Sites in Vietnam recognized by UNESCO, Hoa Lu - The Ancient Capital of Vietnam, Bai Dinh Pagoda - The largest pagoda in Vietnam, Thung Nham Bird Sanctuary, Tam Coc, Bich Dong Pagoda, Hang Mua Peak, Thung Nham Cave, Van Long Natural Resorts, Phat Diem Cathedral, ...

 

Best dishes in Ninh Binh for Southeast Asia tour: goat meat, Ninh Binh Nice Crust, mountain snails, eel vermicelli, Nhech fish salad, …

Ninh Binh, Vietnam is one of the most attractive destinations in Southeast Asia. Even if you travel alone, you can never feel lonely or sad as the majestic sceneries in Ninh Binh will dominate your eyes and your mind. Therefore, it is absolutely an ideal place for Southeast Asia tours of solo travelers.

3. Lonely Beach, Koh Chang, Thailand - A recommendation for cheap Asia tours

Lonely Beach is located on Koh Chang Island, the biggest island in the West of Thailand and the third biggest island in Thailand after Phuket Island and Samui Island. Koh Chang is about 300 kilometers from Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. Currently, Thailand is one of the countries that have the most developed tourism in Southeast Asia, therefore, Koh Chang is always on the list of Southeast Asia tours. One of the most well-known beaches on Koh Chang Island is Lonely Beach. Its Thai name is “Had Tha Nam”. However, it has been widely known as the Lonely Beach as it used to be a small and deserted sandy beach. This is an ideal place for solo travelers for their Southeast Asia tours as they can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere feeling like they own the whole beach. Up to now, tourism services have been developed. There are many hotels and resorts by the beach where tourists can stay overnight. There are many beach activities to experience. Importantly, expenses on Lonely Beach are pretty low and so generally affordable. Therefore, this beach is a nice place for a cheap Asia tour. 

 

Best places in Lonely Beach, Koh Chang, Thailand for Southeast Asia tours: Mu Ko Chang National Park, Tree Park, Kai Bae Beach, Klong Plu Waterfall, Kong Koi Beach, Bang Bao Beach, …

Best things to do in Lonely Beach, Koh Chang, Thailand: Kayaking trips and tours, Thai cooking classes, yoga classes, fruit and fish market, trekking up Khao Jom Mountain,...

For all the reasons, Lonely Beach is a worth-visiting spot for your Southeast Asia tours even you travel alone or in an Asia group tour. 

 

II. Best Southeast Asia tour for couples

1. Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam - A wonderful place for Southeast Asia tours

Phu Quoc Island belongs to Kien Giang Province, a province in the South of Vietnam. Geographically, it is located in the Gulf of Thailand. With the area of 574 km2, Phu Quoc Island is the largest island in Vietnam. There are many transparent beaches such as Bai Sao and Bai Dai Beach. Phu Quoc is absolutely a paradise for those loving beaches. Also, Phu Quoc provides the best seafood in Vietnam, so you will have a chance to try fresh seafood. 

Thanks to the poetic, peaceful, and romantic atmosphere, Phu Quoc is one of the favorite places for couples to take their wedding photos, enjoying their honeymoon, or simply having a romantic holiday together. Phu Quoc, Vietnam is no doubt a wonderful destination for couples in Southeast Asia. This place should not be missed in your Southeast Asia tours, especially when you travel to Vietnam.

Best places on Phu Quoc Island for Southeast Asia tours: Sao Beach, Ganh Gau Beach, Phu Quoc National Park, Ham Ninh Fish Village, Da Ngon Stream, Tranh Stream - The most beautiful and well-known stream on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, Phu Quoc Prison - The remnant of the serve Vietnam War, Phu Quoc fish sauce factory which produces one of the best fish sauce in Vietnam, Phu Quoc pepper garden, Phu Quoc Night Market, Mong Tay Island, Dinh Cau Island,…

 

Best things to do for Southeast Asia tours on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam: snorkeling, swimming, fishing, kitesurfing, scuba diving, …

Best dishes for Southeast Asia tours on Phu Quoc Island: fish and pork noodle soup, grilled sea-urchin, fried Tram mushroom and seafood, grilled abalone, steamed sentinel-crab, rose myrtle wine,...

2. Koh Samui Island, Thailand - Another recommendation for Southeast Asia tours of couples

Koh Samui Island is located in Surat Thani Province in the East of Thailand. Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest island after Phuket Island and Koh Chang Island with an area of 228.7 km2 and a population of over 50,000. Koh Samui Island used to be deserted with only a few small bungalows and very few tourists visiting. The tourism industry began to develop in Koh Samui Island in the early 1990s. Koh Samui Island now ranks second after Phuket Island in term of the number of tourists every year and has been showing its obvious position in the whole of Southeast Asia. Koh Samui has stretches of white sand, the crystal clear blue water sparkling in the sunshine and colorful coral reefs that appeal to even the hottest tourists. Koh Samui also processes many beautiful waterfalls. The two most famous of all are Na Muang I and II. The water here is pretty cold, but the flow of this waterfall creates natural pools for visitors to swim. Another beautiful waterfall in the south of Nathon is Hin Lad waterfall where tourists can experience many different water sports such as swimming and kayaking. With the cool and fresh air, peaceful atmosphere, and majestic scenery, Koh Samui is an ideal place for couples to enjoy their Southeast Asia tours. 

3. Song Saa Island, Cambodia - A love island for Southeast Asia tours of couples

Cambodia is a favorite destination of travelers worldwide when they go on Southeast Asia tours. This country is considered to be a cheap and beautiful place for traveling in Southeast Asia. When it comes to Cambodia, people may immediately think about the gorgeous Angkor Wat. However, they don’t know that Cambodia is also a paradise of adorable remote islands and oasis. One of these is Song Saa Island which is located on the Koh Rong archipelago, Cambodia. 

With the remote, quiet, and romantic, Song Saa Island is the perfect place for your honeymoon Southeast Asia tour. In Khmer, Song Saa is used to refer to the “loved person”. Such a beautiful name for the romantic island like Song Saa. Just blue sea, white sand, a blue sky high on the head, beautiful sunsets, or shining stars night is far more than enough to satisfy the visitors here. Song Saa allows people to live among the true nature and makes them feel separated from the outside world. That can be one of the reasons why couples choose Song Saa to spend their honeymoon or at least a stop in their Southeast Asia tours.

In Song Saa, you can choose to stay either in the floating villa or in the forest villa situated in the forest, both of which are really cool. All villas are designed with indigenous architecture, each with a private infinitive swimming pool and one to two bedrooms. All rooms in the villas are seafront where you will have an amazing view of the sea, islands, mountains, and forests. Here, the staffs are friendly and professional. They offer delicious foods of Cambodia and Southeast Asia which you may die for. 

In this paradise for couple Southeast Asia tours, you can still go swimming, snorkeling, or strolling around enjoying the beautiful landscapes and cool atmosphere together. Song Saa Island is totally an ideal place for couples in Southeast Asia.

4. Boracay Beach, Philippines - One of the best places for couple Southeast Asia tours

With over 7000 islands, the Philippines is absolutely a paradise for beach lovers in Southeast Asia. Also, the Philippines is the country with a strong sense of national identity with unique foods and customs. The life of the Filipino people has been attached to Philippines beaches which process an adorable beauty attracting visitors from all over the world. Of all beaches in the Philippines, Boracay Beach seems to be the most well-known and attractive one. It is one of the top 10 beautiful beaches in Asia, top 25 beautiful beaches in the world, and one of the best places for couples to spend their Southeast Asia tours together. 

Boracay is a small city situated about 400 kilometers from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. Boracay Beach is small but easy to fall in love with. The white sandy beach with coconut groves, the blue sky, the cool water and fresh air together create a fresh and breathtaking atmosphere. Although many tourists go to Boracay Beach every year, the beach to some extent still remains its natural and wild beauty thanks to the well-planned strategy of the Philippine government. Coming to Boracay, you can have extraordinary activities such as windsurfing, island exploration, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating crossing the falls, watching Boracay from the helicopter, and horse riding on the beach. 

Due to its peaceful and romantic appearance, Boracay Beach is highly recommended as a stop in Southeast Asia tours of couples. However, all tourists should come to visit this beach once if having a chance to go on Southeast Asia tours.

5. Langkawi, Malaysia - The Eagle Island for couple Southeast Asia tours

Langkawi is an archipelago located in Northwestern Malaysia and in the state of Kedad bordering Thailand. Langkawi archipelago consists of 99 islands. It is locally known as the Eagle Island for the name “Langkawi” is considered to originate from the word “Helang” which refers to the Eagle. Here is the home to many eagles. Many tour operator company even take tourists to mountains to see these eagles hunting and feeding. One of the reasons that make Langkawi more attractive is that it is free of tax. Langkawi is becoming more and more well-known as a popular destination for Southeast Asia tours.

Going to Langkawi Island, here are things you must try and see. The first one is the Langkawi freewheeling cable. It is in the height of 950 meters and known as the longest freewheeling cable system in the world which brings you an extraordinary view of the whole island. The second thing is the Langkawi areal bridge. Built in the height of 700 meters, walking on this bridge is definitely a breathtaking experience. This is a favorite spot of couples when coming to Langkawi Island and a favorite stops for Southeast Asia tours of couples. Besides, you can visit Langkawi Ecological Park, Kota Mahsuri, Galeria Perdana Art Center as well as Langkawi beaches including Pantai Cenang, Pantai Kok, Pantai Tengah, Tanjung Rhu, and Datai Bay which can be best beaches for your Southeast Asia tours.

 

III.  Best Southeast Asia tours for family travelers

1. Koh Lipe Island, Thailand - A beautiful island for Asia tours

Koh Lipe Island which is located in the Southwestern of Thailand and near the border of Thai and Malaysia is the smallest island in Southeast Asia. It is a small island with soft sand, cool and so clean water that you can see the sand and rocks under the sea. It is well-known for Pattaya Beach and Hat Chao Le Beach. Pattaya Beach is the most important and attractive beach on Koh Lipe Island. Hat Chao Le Beach stretches 2 kilometers along the Eastern part of Koh Lipe Island. It must be a great experience to come and take a dive trip to see the beautiful coral reefs. 

 

Best places for Southeast Asia tours on Koh Lipe Island: Pattaya Beach, Sunset Beach, Sunrise Beach, coral reefs,...

Best things to do in Southeast Asia tours on Koh Lipe Island: walking around the island, taking a boat trip, water activities including diving, snorkeling, and kayaking, tasting a variety of Thai dishes, going shopping,...

 

Koh Lipe Island is smaller and less crowded than some other islands in Thailand. The weather here is cool. The water is clean, gentle, and safe. Therefore, it is an ideal destination for Asia travel tours of families, especially when traveling with kids. Around the island, especially along the beautiful beaches, there are many resorts, hotels, and bungalows so that it is easy to arrange the accommodations and enjoy the entire tour to Asia. 

2. Halong Bay, Vietnam - An ideal place for family Asia tours

Halong Bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam. It is one of the most appealing and attractive destinations in Southeast Asia. In the total area of over 1500 km2, Halong Bay processes thousands of wonderful limestone islets and islands. Karst mountains and rocks emerging from the green water are considered to form about 500 million years ago. Mother Nature also favors Halong Bay with the unique and majestic cave system which seem to attract visitors most. The scenery in Halong Bay is just wow. It will definitely take you from one to another surprise. Halong Bay is an ideal choice for a charming Asia tour. You can not discover this spot without being amazed constantly. 

As one of the most crowded and well-known destinations in Southeast Asia and a popular place of tours to Asia, Halong Bay has its tourism industry developed appropriately. Tourism services are available and diversified to fit tourists’ style, budget, and expectation. They always pay attention to customers’ taste and requirements. Most cruises and hotels have child policies offering a discounted price for children below a certain age and provide extra services for children at your requirement. Many Halong Bay overnight cruises even have family connecting rooms so that the whole family can stay in one cabin, and parents can take care of their children. Those are the reasons why Halong Bay should be on the bucket list for a wonderful Southeast Asia tour for families.

3. Nha Trang Beach, Vietnam - A place for a luxury Asia tour

Nha Trang is located in Khanh Hoa Province in the Central of Vietnam. It is called the”Pearl of Far East”. Nha Trang Beach processes an unique and appealing beauty combined by a wide clean blue beach and modern tall boxy building like research centers, and universities surrounding it. Rather than a pristine landscape found in Halong Bay, Nha Trang Beach is a fresh, modern, and comfortable destinations for tourists where you can easily find 5-star restaurants, hotels, and resorts. Nha Trang Beach, Vietnam is a suggested place for a luxury Asia tour. Importantly, with that high-quality service, you can stay totally secure taking your children with you on your Southeast Asia tour. Therefore, Nha Trang Beach, Vietnam is an ideal place for Asia travel tours of families.

Best places for Southeast Asia tours on Nha Trang Beach, Vietnam: Vinpearl Land, Thap Ba Hot Spring, Binh Lap Beach - The Vietnamese Maldives, Vietnam National Oceanographic Museum, Po Nagar Cham Tower, Nha Phu Bay, floating village in Nha Trang, Nha Trang Night Market, Nha Trang Cathedral, A.Yersin Museum, Diep Son Island, Dam Market, Doc Let Beach,...

Best dishes for Southeast Asia tours on Nha Trang Beach: Nha Trang seafood, grilled spring rolls, Lac Canh grilled beef, fish rice noodles,...

4. Vang Vieng Town, Laos - A peaceful village for Southeast Asia tours

Vang Vieng is a small village located about 150 kilometers to the South of Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. Timid in the middle of vast and green mountains, Vang Vieng Village is well-known as a peaceful countryside with the fresh air and cool climate. Rather than any huge architecture, modern resorts, and large streets, Vang Vieng processes an unspoiled nature with the gentle river flowing around the limestone ranges. It is the primitive beauty of Vang Vieng Village that attracts a lot of international tourists every year. This is a common place for any Asia tours, especially Europe Asia travel tours and American Asia travel tours. Here in Vang Vieng, tourists can stay in grass huts set up right on the water, go swimming or kayaking, and admire the beautiful landscapes.  Spending a few days in Vang Vieng is a good way to get yourselves relaxed and recharged after a long journey before heading to another destination in Southeast Asia.

 

IV.  Best Southeast Asia tours for traveling with friends 

1. Krabi, Railay Beach, Thailand - One of the best spots for climbing for Asia tours

Krabi is one of the Southern provinces of Thailand which is about 814 kilometers from Bangkok City. If you are a beach lover, you will have to visit both Phuket island and Krabi City. Despite not being as well-known as Phuket, Krabi is less crowded and tourist and quieter, which makes Krabi more attractive for those who prefer to run away from the bustle. Moreover, Krabi processes many long and pretty beaches as well as green islands. One thing that makes Krabi stand out among Asia tour places is that Krabi is one of the best spots in the world for rock climbing. Krabi has vertical high rock mountains which make you feel like climbing up high walls. Krabi also has advantages about the weather with its tropically rain-free weather, ideal conditions for outdoor activities like mountain climbing. There are many different routes with different levels of difficulty for you to choose and to challenge your strength, your determination, and your riskiness. 

Rock climbing is an amazing experience for sure. However, you should definitely be cautious and careful about your safety. You should wear hiking shoes which are soft and as comfortable as possible for you. Moreover, you should have all climbing facilities. In case you go climbing in Krabi, you should contact a travel agent in there so that they can provide you with efficient facilities and ensure your safety better than you do it yourself. 

Krabi, Thailand is a must in Southeast Asia tour bucket list of any group travelers, especially adventurous travelers. Hope that you will have your memorable experience in Southeast Asia here.

2. Son Doong Cave, Vietnam - The majestic cave for your Southeast Asia tour

Son Doong Cave is located in the Central of Vietnam. Its name can be translated into Vietnamese as “The mountain river cave” as it lies in the mountain and river area. Scientists suppose that the river water flowing around the weak limestone underground of the mountains constantly over a long period of time resulted in this cave. It is the biggest cave in the world with the length of 5 kilometers, the height of 2 kilometers, and the width of 150 meters. It is so big that even a plane can fly around. It was discovered in 2009 and has been open to tourists since 2013. Since then, it has been drawing a lot of attention from tourists worldwide. It is the pride of Vietnam and one of the most desirable destinations in Southeast Asia. Son Doong Cave was created about 2-5 million years ago. Tourists can visit Son Doong Cave from February to August as after August comes the rainy season in Phong Nha Ke Bang. The weather there is unpredictable and even dangerous for tourists visiting the cave, and tourists are not allowed to approach the cave. 

Then, to protect the natural values of Son Doong Cave, visiting is limited. There are only 800 tourists allowed to visit the cave during one year, and the price is not cheap at all, about VND 70,000,000 per person. Despite the expensive price, many people desire to discover the cave as believing that Son Doong Cave is worth their money. Therefore, if you want to have a chance to get in Son Doong Cave, you should proceed your reservation at least one year in advance. Until now, only one tour operator in Vietnam is allowed to run Son Doong tour. It is Oxalis Adventure Tours. Details about the company are below:

Oxalis Adventure Tours

Address: Phong Nha Commune, Son Trach Village, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam

Opening hours: from 7:30 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 17:30 from Monday to Saturday morning

Tel: (+84) 232 367 7678

Email: contact@oxalis.com 

Price: about VND 69,000,000 per person

Duration: 5 days 4 nights

Son Doong Cave, Vietnam can be one of the most desirable destinations for Southeast Asia tours of adventurous travelers. If you are looking for something new, strange, and challenging that can make you keep saying wow and can under no circumstance let you disappointed in Southeast Asia, it is Son Doong Cave, Vietnam.

3. Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, Indonesia for your Asia tour

When it comes to Indonesia, you must immediately think about the beaches which can be top beautiful beaches for your Southeast Asia tours. However, that is not all about Indonesia yet. Adventurous travelers often get attracted by majestic mountains with active volcanoes on top. Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park is one of those places. This park is named after the two mounts belonging to it, Bromo mount and Semeru Mount. Tengger is the name of the local people there. 

Mount Semeru is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. It erupts approximately every 20 minutes. Due to that natural characteristic, Mount Semeru is often close for tourists. Climbing up the mount requires a careful arrangement from the park’s authority. 

Mount Bromo is easier to access in compare with Semeru. Therefore, it is more crowded, especially during holidays. Over 500,000 tourists go to Bromo every year. Tourists are prohibited for about one month or a bit more normally starting from January every year for recovering the vegetation around the mount. 

Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, Indonesia can be one of the top challenging and risky places recommended for your Southeast Asia tours. It will be an amazing experience to discover this place with your group of friends. Therefore, you shouldn’t miss Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park if you have a tour to Asia. 

 

Above is the list of places recommended for tourists with different traveling styles. They are all top attractive and worth-visiting destinations in Southeast Asia. We hope that you can select your favorite places out of our recommendations above and have a wonderful tour to Asia.