Essential Information

CAPITAL CITIES

THAILAND: Bangkok

VIETNAM: Hanoi

CAMBODIA: Phnom Penh

MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur

LANGUAGE

THAILAND: Thai

VIETNAM: Vietnamese

CAMBODIA: Khmer

MALAYSIA: Bhasa Malaysia

CURRENCY

THAILAND: Thai Bhat

VIETNAM: Vietnamese Dong

CAMBODIA: Cambodian Rial

MALAYSIA: Malaysian Ringgit

PASSPORT/VISA

VIETNAM: Visa required for UK passport holders

CAMBODIA: Visa required for UK passport holders and can be obtained on arrival

THAILAND/MALAYSIA: No visa required for UK passport holders.

FLYING TIME

Bangkok: 11:30 hours (direct); Hanoi/Saigon: 17 hours (indirect); Kuala Lumpur/Singapore 12:30 hours (direct); Kuching: 16 hours (indirect); Kota Kinabalu: 17 hours (indirect). NB: All timings are approximate from London and for indirect flights in include stopover time.

South East Asia Climate

CLIMATE/SEASON

For Thailand, Indochina & peninsular Malaysia October through to March is considered the best time to visit. Although there are a few regional differences, this period is generally drier, clearer and less humid. Humidity and temperature starts to build from April and then rains will typically be from around June through to September - however, as these are usually in tropical downpours interspersed with finer weather it can be a good time to visit as there are less tourists, prices are lower and the scenery is green and lush. Closer to the equator there is less seasonal difference - although watch out for the rains in Borneo which typically fall between September and November in Sarawak and November and February in Sabah. Situated in the southern hemisphere tropics April through to November is typically the best time to visit Bali.

BEST TRAVELLING PERIOD

Covering a large area, the best time to visit varies. Typically October through to March is considered best as it offers less rain and humidity, although nearer the equator the seasonal differences become less pronounced.

South East Asia

Borneo wildlife tours, Grand Vietnam Tours & explore the Temples of Angkor

With a well developed tourist infrastructure, South East Asia is an easy area to explore. Our range of tours offers the opportunity to venture into the jungles of Borneo, explore the ancient temples of Angkor and discover the unique culture and history of Vietnam. In addition, the area offers many excellent beaches should you wish to relax after your tour.