Gapforce: Southeast Asia Explorer Recently Updated

A once in a lifetime trip to three of Southeast Asia's most sought-after destinations: Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. 

Encompassing both wildlife & community-based volunteering projects alongside traditional backpacking, this is perfect for first-time travellers and solo adventurers looking to set out on one of the world’s most iconic adventure travel routes!

THAILAND

Week 1: Chiang Mai & Pai Start in Chiang Mai, exploring temples, hidden streets, and waterfalls. Visit Doi Suthep Temple before heading to Pai for cave exploration at Tham Lod and tubing down the Pai River.

Week 2: Elephant Sanctuary Volunteering Volunteer at a rescue sanctuary, assisting in ethical elephant care and observing them in a natural, safe environment.

Week 3: Chang Khoeng & Bangkok Travel from Chang Khoeng to Bangkok, experiencing the city’s markets, canals, and must-see Golden Mount Temple.

Week 4: Koh Tao & Koh Samui Relax on the famous Thai islands, enjoying beaches, beach towns, and rural inland adventures. (Trip ends here for 4-week travelers.)

CAMBODIA 

Week 5: Cambodia – Angkor Wat & Volunteering Journey through rural Thailand to Siem Reap, visiting Angkor Wat and volunteering to provide housing for vulnerable locals.

Week 6: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh Travel south, stopping in Phnom Penh to visit the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields before crossing into Vietnam.

VIETNAM

Week 7: Southern Vietnam Explore Ho Chi Minh City, relax on Nha Trang’s beaches, and cycle through the charming streets and rice paddies of Hoi An.

Week 8: Northern Vietnam Visit Phong Nha-Ke Bang’s stunning caves, then end in Hanoi with time to explore and take a breathtaking trip to Halong Bay.