TOUR OPTION # 1 – NORTHERN THAILAND

8-day / 7-night Temples, Trunks and Hilltribes

Trek through the hills of Northern Thailand to meet the colourful minority groups who call this beautiful region home. Stay with local families in village houses to see how the hilltribe folk live and to learn more about their interesting ways of life. Raft down rivers and ride elephants through the jungle before trying your hand at training, bathing and riding elephants yourself in a course designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to be an elephant handler. The area around Chiang Mai has a lot to offer so if you’re keen to rub shoulders with Buddhist monks in elaborate temples, hang out with some hilltribes or get down and dirty with Dumbo then this could be the trip for you.

TOUR OPTION # 2 - CAMBODIA

8-day / 7-night Ancient Angkor Adventure

Open your eyes with a visit to a Cambodian orphanage whilst learning about how this wonderful nation and its’ people are picking up the pieces after the Khmer Rouges’ horrific reign of terror there during the late 1970’s. After a couple of action-packed days in Phnom Penh you’ll head to Siem Reap to follow in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie in ‘Tomb Raider’ - exploring the magnificent temples of Angkor which are regarded as some of the most impressive wonders of the ancient world. Cambodia is an amazing country and a very safe place to travel in. It’s a small land of big smiles, big temples and is a destination that will leave you totally gob-smacked by its’ incredible history, culture and scenery.

TOUR OPTION # 3 – NORTH VIETNAM

8-day / 7-night Good Morning Vietnam!

Explore the fascinating backstreets of the Old Quarter in Hanoi by cyclo before hanging out with some monkeys at a primate rehabilitation centre in the lush tropical jungle of Cuc Phuong National Park. After being overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the limestone peaks which rise out of the rice paddies at Thung Nang you’ll board a traditional wooden ‘junk’ boat to cruise the emerald waters of the World Heritage listed Halong Bay. Over 3000 islands are scattered throughout Halong Bay and your visit to this mysterious corner of Vietnam will undoubtedly be a highlight of your trip. You’ll then return to the hustle and bustle of Hanoi to once again immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of this colourful and vibrant country.

TOUR OPTION # 4 – SOUTHERN THAILAND

8-day / 7-night Life’s a Beach in Southern Thailand

Chill-out on a beach to soak up some sun by day and be blinded by the lights in the clubs and pubs of Phuket once the sun has set. Snorkel, swim and sunbathe on ‘The Beach’ made famous by Leonardo di Caprio in the movie of the same name whilst on Phi Phi Island before sea kayaking around the limestone karsts of incredible Krabi. Do as much or as little as you want during your sun-kissed Schoolies escapade in Southern Thailand. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind after your end of year exams and one that will completely captivate you with its breathtaking beauty.

TOUR OPTION # 5 - BORNEO

8-day / 7-night Go Bananas in Borneo

Venture into the deepest, darkest jungles of Borneo in search of wildlife such as orang-utan, elephants and the peculiar looking Proboscis monkey. Marvel at carnivorous plants and learn about the head-hunters who once called Borneo home. See if you can spot any similarities between your friends and the orang-utans at the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre before paying your respects to the hundreds of Aussie diggers who lost their lives on the ‘Death March’ from Sandakan during World War II. Wash off the mud from your jungle adventure with a dip in the warm waters of a coral fringed island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Rich in culture and natural wonders, Borneo is wild and wonderful part of the world which is just waiting for you to discover it.

TOUR OPTION # 6 - BALI

8-day / 7-night Beached As in Bali

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ADD-ON # 1

7-day / 6-night Full Moon Party

Be there or be square! Koh Phangnan is the place to party in Southern Thailand and is where all of the Schoolies doing their Asian invasions will be headed to celebrate the end of their school years. After a couple of days kicking back on the beach in Koh Samui you will be transferred to the neighbouring island of Koh Phangnan for the Full Moon Party. With the full moon as a backdrop, you and hundreds of other revellers from all over the globe will get to dance yourselves into a frenzy on white sandy beaches as international DJ’s fill the night sky with everything from thumping techno and trance to the sweet sounds of reggae. Fire twirlers, jugglers and other merry folk will wander the crowds to entertain the party goers until the full moon sets and the sun returns to signal the start of yet another day in paradise.

ADD-ON # 2

4-day / 3-night Bonkers in Bangers

Bangkok is a big, exciting city and a great place to burn the last of your ‘Baht’ before returning to Australia. Marvel at the Grand Palace glistening in the midday sun, race tuk-tuks through the infamous Bangkok traffic and pick up some souvenirs or gifts for your family and friends at the Chatuchak Weekend Market – one of the largest and most famous markets in the world. Going bonkers in Bangers is the perfect way to end your Schoolies celebrations and to spend some time with your friends – both new and old – before embarking on your next journey in life.