18 Days of Adventure in Southeast Asia

Thabo Mphamo

7 Mar 2024

Embark on an epic journey through Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Phnom Penh, and Singapore. Discover vibrant markets, ancient temples, stunning beaches, and iconic landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring the Vibrant Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral

Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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12 - 17 min

Directions

1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Unveiling the Dark History at the War Remnants Museum

Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Day 3Immerse in Nature at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden

Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Day 4Splash and Thrills at Dam Sen Water Park

$10

Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$497

Transport:$3

Trip to Denpasar

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring the Vibrant Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral

$13

Animal park with exotic-bird shows, feedings & displays, plus reptiles, native plants & a cafe.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 2Unveiling the Dark History at the War Remnants Museum

$ 1

Landscaped garden set around a lake, with a jogging track, a playground & weekend fountain shows.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

Ornate, landmark monument to the Balinese people, with a grassy surrounding park.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Day 3Immerse in Nature at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden

$ 1

Trendy retail center with 300+ stores & eateries, plus a movie theater & indoor amusement park.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

Lapangan Niti Mandala Renon - Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Bali

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Splash and Thrills at Dam Sen Water Park

Breezy beach getaway offering recreational swimming, boating, windsurfing & a popular kite festival.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 5Discover the Fascinating Bali Bird Park

$ 1

Turtle sanctuary with tours & hands-on opportunities, also home to pythons, iguanas & birds.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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45 - 54 min

Directions

Relaxed beach popular with travelers offering umbrella rentals, live music & a chill ambiance.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Cultural Insights at Lumintang Park and Bajra Sandhi Monument

Colorful fishing boats dot beaches of this resort town with galleries, restaurants & an old temple.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 7Retail Therapy at Trans Studio Mall Bali and Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Bali

Wide sandy beach with loungers & umbrellas, horseback riding, bars & a vibrant nightlife scene.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$497

Transport:$3

Trip to Phnom Penh

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring the Vibrant Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral

Buddhist temple built on site of 14th-century pagoda & the tallest religious structure in the city.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Day 2Unveiling the Dark History at the War Remnants Museum

Busy market with stalls offering fabrics, jewelry & crafts, plus Khmer street food.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Day 3Immerse in Nature at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden

$13

Richly ornamented 1866 palace complex, home to Cambodian kings & example of Khmer architecture.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 4Splash and Thrills at Dam Sen Water Park

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$497

Transport:$3

Trip to Singapore

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring the Vibrant Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral

$ 2

Mall with restaurants & nightlife in a redeveloped, 19th-century commercial district by the river.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Expansive, modern shopping center hosting a wide range of retailers, restaurants & theaters.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Unveiling the Dark History at the War Remnants Museum

$31

Rainforest zoo with tram rides, trails & viewing platforms to see wildlife habitats & exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

Day 3Immerse in Nature at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden

$409

Luxe hotel offering multiple restaurants & bars, plus bay views, a spa & a rooftop pool.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$409

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$497

Transport:$3