Round The World South East Asia
Book NowThis exciting trip starts off in Bangkok, with the Xtreme Thailand or alternatively you can start in Hanoi on the Vietnam experience. Due to the Thailand experience dates revolving around the full moon party, sometimes it makes more sense to start in Vietnam so please contact us with the month you are planning to travel so we can help coordinate your itinerary.
Starting in Thailand
After four weeks of learning about the culture whilst exploring the mainland, and doing some exciting activities on the tropical paradise island of Koh Tao you then head back to Bangkok and start a hop on hop off pass through Laos. This can incorporate a trip to Cambodia before finally ending up in Vietnam for four weeks on another group tour.
Learn more about the Xtreme Thailand experience of the videos below
Some of the highlights include:
- Immersing yourself in Thai Culture on the Thailand Experience
- Tropical Islands and amazing beaches
- Meeting new friends and sharing adventures
- Koh Tao Adventure options with diving, freediving, muay thai or rock climbing
- Bangkok, Hanoi, Vientiane and many more exciting cities
- Street food and Asian flavours at every turn (tip avoid the squid jerky)
- Tuk Tuks, Rickshaws and crazy traffic!
- River tubing in Laos and stunning scenery
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Xtreme Thailand Experience
Backpacking In Laos
North  Vietnam Experience
- Meeting monks & discovering Thai culture, temples & cuisine.
- Trekking though national parks & discovering cool waterfalls.
- Exploring historic Singburi to see life outside the cities and islands, meeting tribes.
- Working with Elephants and Mahouts.
- Exploring exciting Bangkok and stay in luxury 3* hotel.
- Amazing beaches and adrenaline adventures on Koh Tao like abseiling, snorkelling and diving and freediving.
- Full moon party in Koh Phanang.
- Koh Tao adventure day.
- Lots of Chill time on Koh Tao and beach parties to remember.
- Meet and chat to other Xtreme Gappers with an online Buddy list before you travel too!
- An amazing laugh all the way with fun group leaders to guide you and the rest of the group
- Connect from Bangkok up to the Amazing North of Thailand on trains and traverse Laos from north to south
- ´Jump-on’ and ‘jump-off’ the bus anywhere that you want along the way around our comprehensive route
- Go further off the beaten track for unique down-to-earth stops, local culture and amazing activities
- Travel with like-minded people, our legendary guides and local drivers
- We can organise guest houses, hostels, budget hotels, ecolodges and camping accommodation options enroute
- Explore the vibrant 1,000 year old of historic city of Hanoi during the first week
- Learn about Buddhism and Meditation, explore interesting Vietnamese places including Pagodas and temples in the second week
- Your Choice: Trek the amazing Sapa mountain, visit markets and learn about the culture or join the cultural immersion week
- Spend a final week for relaxing on beautiful beaches in Cat Ba island in the world famous Halong Bay. (winter in December-February)
- No worries about going it alone, this trip has a buddy list so you can chat to other people on the trip before you go!
Fully guided trip throughout Southeast Asia with loads of activities and inclusions
Xtreme Thailand Experience £989
Do you want see it all in one of the most exciting countries in the world? Join our guided Thailand group backpacking tour and have an incredible adventure. You choose your activities. An intro week, an adventure week, an action week and a beach week. You will be checking out the buzz in Bangkok with new mates and letting the good times roll.
Backpacking in South East Asia £375
Get off the beaten path and visit Laos! Let us take you off the beaten path on our backpacker trip in Laos. Starting in Bangkok Thailand, you can head through one of the most rewarding countries in South East Asia, and experience the joys of tubing, waterfalls and mind boggling scenery and beer Lao!
North Vietnam ExperienceSale Was £779 Now £620
Discover Vietnams epic northern highlights on this exciting 4 week group adventure. Hang out in Hanoi, learn about the war torn history of Vietnam, get to know Vietnamese culture, go trekking and finally top it all of with a cool beach week checking out the world famous Halong Bay.
Take a look at the Xtreme Thailand experience page for a detailed rundown what happens on this trip.
Trip Frequently Asked Questions
Special payment conditions
On round the world bookings we  can stage payment to make it easier to save, you can of course pay all at once.
Payment Schedule
- Time of booking if travelling in more than 6 months -25% deposit of the balance
- At 16 Weeks until departure ” 50% of the balance
- 12 weeks before departure ” the remaining 25% balance.
This ensures you have enough time to save for your flights, spending money and insurance.
| Duration | Option | Price |
| 10 (Week) | Thailand Laos Vietnam | GBP 2499.00 |
Included
Thailand
- Pre departure information
- All Accommodation
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Excursions as per itinerary
- Thai Cooking lesson / Thai Language lessons
- Tour of Ayutthaya
- Dinner in a famous Thai BBQ restaurant
- First 2 weeks meals are included
- Tours of several temples and monuments and museums
- Visit to a Market, Zoo, Temple Stay (If doing the cultural week)
- Trekking in Phutoei National Park, visits to waterfalls, caves, Hill tribes, (Trekking Week)
- 1 night in Bangkok luxury hotel before going to Koh Tao with breakfast
- Overnight Transfer to Koh Tao
- 12 nights accommodation in Koh Tao
- Pick up from the boat and transfer to the resort in Koh Tao
- Evening induction on Koh Tao
- Koh Tao adventure day with speed boat, abseiling, snorkeling, lunch and other adrenaline activities
- Either: The Muay Thai, Crossfit, Yoga, Conservation, or discover scubadive, take your pick!
- Return ticket to the full moon party in Koh Phanang
- Plenty of beach time!
Laos
- Pre departure information
- Pick up at different locations in Thailand and Laos
- Reservations for extra tours and accommodation will be made by the guide
- Flexible hop on hop off Tour Pass, min 11 days needed, but we give you 3 weeks to complete it!
- All Transportation
- Services of the Tour Leader who can help with accommodation and activities
Vietnam
- Pre departure information
- Accommodation throughout programme
- Airport transfer on arrival
- Activities as per itinerary
- Breakfast
- Orientation
- Vietnamese cooking lessons
- Vietnamese language lessons
- Jungle trekking
Excluded
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Accommodation in Laos
- Meals in Vietnam, Laos and last 2 weeks on Koh Tao in Thailand
- Transport from Koh Tao to Bangkok and transport from Bangkok to Hanoi.
Dates 2015
Start date in Bangkok, Thailand                 End date in Hanoi, Vietnam
Sunday 11/01/2015 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday 29/03/2015 * Â Â Â Â Full Moon Party date, 3 weeks Laos
Sunday 08/02/2015 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday 26/04/2015* Â Â Â Â Full Moon Party date, 3 weeks Laos
Sunday 15/03/2015                                                  Sunday  24/05/2015*     Full Moon Party date, 2 weeks Laos
Sunday 12/04/2015                                                  Sunday  21/06/2015*     Full Moon Party date, 2 weeks Laos
Sunday 10/05/2015                                                  Sunday  19/07/2015*     Full Moon Party date, 2 weeks Laos
Sunday 07/06/2015                                                  Sunday  16/08/2015*     Full Moon Party date, 2 weeks Laos
Sunday 05/07/2015                                                  Sunday  13/09/2015*     Full Moon Party date, 2 weeks Laos
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Start date in Hanoi, Vietnam                       End date in Koh Tao, Thailand
Sunday 19/07/2015 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Saturday 03/10/2015* Â Â Â Â Full Moon Party date, 3 weeks Laos
Dates 2016
Start date in Bangkok, Thailand                     End date in Hanoi, Vietnam
Sunday 03/01/2016Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday 13/03/2016 * Â Â Â Â Full Moon Party date 2 weeks Laos
Sunday 31/01/2016Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday 10/04/2016* Â Â Â Â Full Moon Party date 2 weeks Laos
Sunday 28/02/2016Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday 08/05/2016* Â Â Â Â Full Moon Party date 2 weeks Laos
Sunday 27/03/2016Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday 05/06/2016* Â Â Â Â Full Moon Party date 2 weeks Laos
Sunday 24/04/2016Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday 03/07/2016* Â Â Â Â No Full Moon 2 weeks Laos
*Full Moon Party date, 2 weeks Laos: End Xtreme Thailand Experience on Friday instead of Saturday to catch the backpacker bus for Laos on Saturday at 8am to Laos!! Easily arranged.