South East Asia Adventure Family Holiday

• 12 nights in comfortable hotels and one night in a homestay
• Travel by private minibus, bike and boat

Vietnam is hot and humid throughout with daytime temperatures of about 28C-34C (82F-93F) but at times may reach 40C (104F). It is only a little cooler at nights. The region is mostly dry between December and April and there’s a rainy season from May to November, where the rains tend to come in short heavy bursts with bright sunshine in between.

In Cambodia, it is hot and humid year-round. The dry season is late October to May and the monsoon is normally between June and September; though there is an obvious transitional time between those settled periods. The dry season is as it sounds, with hot days and generally clear skies, though you can expect the odd shower. The monsoon is characterised by short, sharp bursts of rain and is generally overcast all day, though this does not detract from the enjoyment of the place; you just need to take an umbrella!

In Thailand, the weather patterns are very similar to Cambodia and you should expect year-round temperatures of 23C-35C (73F-95F). The rainy season normally runs from June to September; expect short, sharp showers but the sun will normally break through.

Designed for nine to 12-year-olds, but also suitable for 13 to 16-year-olds.

Our Family Activity Levels are aimed at children in the primary or ‘Designed for’ age group. We are confident it is also suitable for those in the ‘Also for’ age range; however, please note if your child is in this secondary category, they may find it a little easier. Please see the Family Activity Levels on our website for further information.

When grading our trips, we consider multiple factors, such as the pace, the level of activity involved, the amount of time a family will spend travelling, and the weather.

This trip is designed to visit the best parts of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand using a mixture of private buses and boats. There is a lot to see in the time you are here, but it is paced so it doesn’t feel too rushed.

Travel time is kept to a minimum and most transfers are no longer than three to four hours. There are a few longer drives (seven to eight hours) but there is plenty of time for sightseeing and the trip has numerous stops where we spend two or more nights.

While choosing this trip, please note that some of the accommodation will be basic but is clean and tidy. The swimming pools may not be up to Western standards.

Local people and other Asian tourists may want to take photos of themselves with your children particularly if they are young, blonde and have blue eyes, you should be prepared for them to do this without asking permission first. You should also be prepared for lots of traffic in the bigger cities, such as Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, where you have to relearn crossing the street!