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Gap Year & Student Travel
Make like Lara Croft at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, or imagine yourself as Leonardo DiCaprio starring in The Beach in that classic film shot on Koh Phi Phi in Thailand. But you don’t need to be a movie star to enjoy Asia – just pack a smile and an adventurous attitude and get ready for the experience of a lifetime.
With more than 50 years’ experience, Trailfinders has developed the skills and expertise needed to help you get the most out of travelling in Asia. Our expert travel consultants are mines of information, gathered from personal travel experience and are the best people to ask to create your perfect trip.
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TRAVELLING IN ASIA
Nobody offers more ways to travel in Asia than Trailfinders Travel Academy.
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular ways to travel in Asia. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below to see our complete range, or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular ways to travel in Asia. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below to see our complete range, or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
Vietnam: Historic Cities & Halong Bay Cruising
Vietnam
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
12 days / 11 nights
12 days / 11 nights
Savour your way through Nha Trang on a street food crawl, step into turquoise-coloured paradise in Ha Long Bay, and get some good stories to take back home in bustling Hanoi.
Thailand Island Hopper
Thailand
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
14 days / 13 nights
14 days / 13 nights
This epic two week tour is the perfect introduction to the backpacker haven of Thailand.
Philippines Island Hopper
Philippines
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
17 days / 16 nights
17 days / 16 nights
If your paradise consists of crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and a spot of tropical island hopping – then the Philippines should be top of your list! Throw in shipwrecks to explore, turtles to swim with, a sardine run to follow and the chance to learn to surf in Asia’s surfing capital, plus a night under the stars at an exclusive castaway experience, and you’ve got the ultimate island getaway.
Asian Adventure - Contiki
Thailand
Group Journey
16 days / 15 nights
16 days / 15 nights
Sharpen your chopstick skills and clear 16 days of your calendar; this is so much more than a holiday.
Bali & Beyond
Indonesia
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
18 days / 17 nights
18 days / 17 nights
See the icons of Indonesia on this exciting small group adventure tour.
HOW TO GET AROUND ASIA
Wherever you want to go, whoever you are travelling with and whatever your interests and budget, we have the perfect way for you to travel around Asia. Perhaps you’re looking to explore independently at your own pace or to meet other backpackers on a sociable group adventure tour? Maybe this is a just a stop off en route to anther destination.
Choose from the below travel styles, or alternatively, give us a call and speak to one of our expert Travel Academy travel consultants.
Choose from the below travel styles, or alternatively, give us a call and speak to one of our expert Travel Academy travel consultants.
WHAT TO DO IN ASIA
As well as some awe-inspiring sights, Asia is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique way to experience the area’s natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.
One day you might be cruising to James Bond Island in Thailand, the next climbing through the narrow Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam. Experiences can be as active as a trek to the iconic Kuang Si Falls in Laos or as memorable as seeing Orangutans and Sun Bears up close in the sanctuaries of Borneo.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Asian travels to life.
One day you might be cruising to James Bond Island in Thailand, the next climbing through the narrow Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam. Experiences can be as active as a trek to the iconic Kuang Si Falls in Laos or as memorable as seeing Orangutans and Sun Bears up close in the sanctuaries of Borneo.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Asian travels to life.
Evening Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk
5 hours
- Tuk Tuk ride around Bangkok
- Street Food
- Illuminated temples and palaces
Phang Nga by Speedboat
10 hours
- Picturesque Phang Nga Bay
- Visit James Bond Island
- Explore hidden caves by canoe
1 Night Orangutan & Sun Bear Discovery
2 days / 1 night
- Watch orangutans enjoy their morning feeding
- Spend a night at the Sepilok Nature Resort
- Visit the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Lookout for the 250 bird species from a canopy walkway
Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour
9 hours
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Reunification Palace
- Colonial history
WHERE TO STAY IN ASIA
We feature a great range of accommodation in a host of iconic Asian destinations, with something to suit all styles and budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a buzzing base in the centre of Phuket or a sociable backpacker hangout on Kho Phangan? Perhaps it’s a budget friendly base to explore the wonders of Angkor in Siem Reap?
What you won’t find here are thousands of accommodation to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay across Asia and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
What you won’t find here are thousands of accommodation to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay across Asia and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
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