For Canadians looking for a warm-weather holiday rich in history, culture and excellent food, Southeast Asia offers an extraordinary range of experiences. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia are different enough that even a month-long journey can provide something new almost every day.
Travelling from Canada involves a long flight, so it often makes sense to visit more than one country. Vietnam and Cambodia combine particularly well, while Thailand can easily be added to create a longer journey through mainland Southeast Asia. Travellers with more time can include Laos, Malaysia or Singapore.
Choosing a Southeast Asia Tour
A well-designed itinerary is especially important in Southeast Asia. Trying to cover too much can result in unnecessary flights and long days on the road. Look carefully at the route, hotel locations, group size, meals and the amount of time actually spent sightseeing.
Guide quality is equally important. Angkor Wat, the historic cities of Vietnam and the ancient capitals of Thailand are far more meaningful when their history is explained by knowledgeable local guides.
Southeast Asia Tours from Canada with Laurus Travel
Laurus Travel has specialized in fully guided tours to Asia since 1998. Its Southeast Asia programs range from shorter single-country tours of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia to longer journeys combining several countries.
Popular itineraries include the 12-day Best of Vietnam, 12-day Best of Thailand, 19-day Vietnam, Cambodia & Singapore, and longer journeys through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand.
Laurus Travel’s tours feature small groups, experienced local guides, quality accommodations and carefully selected meals. There are no forced shopping stops, and itineraries are designed around culture, history, food and natural scenery.
For Canadians travelling such a long distance, a thoughtfully planned Southeast Asia tour can make the journey considerably more rewarding.
