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Top AAA Vacations® Tours in Southeast Asia: from Bangkok to Sri Lanka
Published: May 04, 2023
Written byAAA Travel Editor, CW
Every year, hundreds of millions of people from across the world visit exciting destinations across Asia and for good reason. Home to a stunning diversity of cultures, cuisines, wildlife and experiences, the region offers something for every taste and preference in dozens of countries stretching from the Indian subcontinent to the Sea of Japan.
With so much variety to be had across Asia, you might be struggling to find the vacation that’s right for you. Luckily, when you book your next trip as a AAA member, you can choose from some of the top vacation packages in Asia while enjoying exclusive deals, add-ons and more. Here are a few great Asian vacation deals to choose from.
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Dive into your Southeast Asian adventure with some of the world’s most impressive monuments and lush scenery across Cambodia and Vietnam. Join the tour in Siem Reap, Cambodia’s second city famed for its colonial architecture and local foods, drinks and other delicacies. Next, visit Angkor Wat, the world-famous temple and palace complex of the old Khmer kings, before heading to Ho Chi Minh City to see some of the best old and new Saigon has to offer.
During your stay in Vietnam, take in the vast tropical expanse of the Mekong River Delta; old-world splendor in Huế, the country’s old imperial capital; local culture and relaxation in Hoi An, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 for its sterling examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture.
If you’re looking to immerse yourself in thousands of years of cultural heritage while exploring one of the most fascinating modern countries on Earth, book this top vacation package with AAA. This guided tour features all the graceful elegance of Japan’s unique traditions, including visits to 200-year-old sake breweries, samples of delicious local delicacies, opportunities to experience first-hand some of the country’s most treasured architectural sites and much more.
Beginning in Tokyo, travelers can explore ultra-modern neighborhoods like the renowned Ginza district or step into the past with a visit to Asakusa, the capital’s ancient entertainment district. After learning about the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, head to the Tokyo National Museum before taking in a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji from the Hakone Ropeway, an aerial lift system offering grand vistas of the surrounding region.
Other highlights include gold leaf making and local markets in Kanazawa, sushi-making, a ride on the famous Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima and several days of experiencing traditional Japanese clothing, meals and culture in the old capital of Kyoto.
To properly lose yourself in your vacation, it helps to visit a destination renowned for diversity and variety and India, with over 1.4 billion inhabitants covering nearly 1.3 million square miles, offers plenty of both. When you book this package with AAA’s partners at Luxury Gold, you will start your trip to Delhi, where you can take in all the major sights of India’s ancient capital. After visiting the Jama Masjid — one of the largest mosques in the country — the Qutub Minar complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) and India Gate, head to nearby Agra to see the fortified palace of the old Mughal emperors.
On day four, visit the world-famous Taj Mahal and bask in the elaborate stateliness of the architecture on display in Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital renowned as “the Pink City” for its unique way of honoring Queen Victoria nearly 150 years ago. Travel through the Thar Desert to reach the trading hub of Jaisalmer and follow ancient silk roads to Jodhpur, the Blue City of the north. Further highlights on this engrossing trip include visits to Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort; Udaipur, the ''City of Lakes''; opportunities to sample and prepare traditional Indian dishes and several days spent in the bustle and excitement of Mumbai.
Visit some of the most fascinating and memorable locations in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos when you book this exciting multi-week tour. The first leg of the trip takes travelers across the length of Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way, you’ll explore the stately buildings of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, sample savory Vietnamese specialties including banh mi and pho, get a taste of the country’s modern history with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison and visit the unique terrain and waterscapes of Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can spend additional days relaxing in style at the Allegro Hoi An Hotel & Spa; visiting Da Nang, one of the fastest-growing and most storied cities in Southeast Asia; and visiting major civic and cultural sites in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). From there, you will head to Siem Reap, Cambodia’s fascinating city next to the world-famous Angkor Wat complex. Additional highlights include opportunities to learn about modern and traditional life in the Cambodian countryside; a visit to Luang Prabang, one of Laos’ most holy cities; chances to meet and speak with Hmong hill people; two days to relax and adventure in Bangkok and much more.
Small, expertly guided and packed with experiences found nowhere else on Earth, this tour package is the perfect way to get to know Thailand’s lush, historic countryside. After several days of relaxing and exploring in Bangkok, tour participants will take an exciting journey into Ratchaburi and Kanchanaburi Provinces in the interior, visiting lively local markets along the way. From there, you’ll board the infamous Death Railway (officially the Burma Railway), constructed against impossible odds against the raging backdrop of the Second World War.
After visiting local Mon tribespeople and visiting the natural splendor of nearby Lawa Cave, head to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of the kingdom of the same name, to visit the extensive ruins left behind by Thailand’s old inhabitants. Traveling across Chiang Rai Province, you’ll have chances to get to know some of Thailand’s diverse hill peoples before you stop at the Golden Triangle, where Laos, Cambodia and Thailand meet. Further opportunities include several days in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand’s largest city, a chance to get up close and personal with rescued elephants in Elephant Nature Park and a final day in Bangkok.
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