Stray Asia Brochure 2015

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GUIDED ADVENTURE TRAVEL: HOP-ON HOP-OFF SOUTHEAST ASIA

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SAFE AND HASSLE FREERelax on our comfortable and reliable transport network and avoid the hassle of organising unpredictable local connections. FULLY GUIDEDGet more out of your adventure with our fun Tour Leaders who make it all happen, providing useful recommendations, booking activities and sharing local knowledge. HOMESTAYSReach further into the local culture and overnight in remote rural villages to experience the locals’ way of life.

SHARE THE JOURNEYMeet like-minded travellers along the way, share exciting adventures and forge life-long friendships. LOCAL SUPPORTWith a shop in the heart of Bangkok plus an office in Luang Prabang, you have people on the ground to support your travels. ACCOMMODATION/ACTIVITIESTour Leaders will assist you to book activities and accommodation (pay-as-you-go) along the way, or feel free to make your own arrangements.

A guided travel pass which offers the flexibility to hop-off along the way and spend time in the places you love. Safe, reliable transport, knowledgeable Tour Leaders, pay-as-you-go accommodation and activities organised by your Leader.

Passes valid for 12 months

FLEXI TOUR UPGRADE Opt in for a Flexi Tour Upgrade and enjoy the convenience of having accommodation and top-rated activities included with your HOHO Pass. P9

P7

P10

HOP-ON HOP-OFF

Unique Stray overnight stop

Overnight stop

Point of interest

Guided Stray route

Unguided connection

2 night stop

Ferry connection

Stray Adventure route

Stray Homestay

UNESCO World Heritage Site

why myanmar? Only recently opened to visitors, now is the time todiscover Myanmar (Burma) as it enters a new era welcoming curious travellers to experience its truly distinct culture and stunning landscape. Expect to find friendly, inquisitive people with humble Buddhist values living amongst ancient temples and the remnants of British colonialism. Explore further afield and visit remote hill-tribe villages to get a taste of a land still relatively untouched by tourism.

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

Vieng Xai

Nong Khiaw

Nam Nern

Halong Bay

Sa Pa

Phonsavan (2)

Thai Beach Full Moon

Cuc PhuongPrimate Centre

Da Lat (2)

‘The Haven’ Bai Xep (2)

Hoi An (2)

Phong Nha (2)

Ninh Binh (2)

Hanoi

Hue

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (2)

Hi Van Pass

My Lai

Vinh Moc Tunnels

Nha Trang

Battambang

Phnom Penh (2)

Tonle Sap Lake

KompongChhnang

Sihanoukville (2)Koh Tunsay Island

Angkor Wat

Kep

Kampot

Siem Reap (2)

Kong Lor (2)

Wat Phou

Bolaven Plateau

Pakse

Pha Tam Kam

Xe Champhone

Tha BakBuddhasFootprintTemple

Don Det/4000 Islands

Tha Kek

Houay Xai

Vientiane

Pak OuCaves

Vang Vieng

(2) Luang Prabang

Ban Pak Nguey

Laos Caves & Tiger

Mandalay Adventure

Chiang Rai

Chiang Mai (2)

Chiang Khong

Ayutthaya

Bangkok

Chumpon

Koh Tao

Koh Phangan

Nong Khai

Ubon Ratchathani

Phuket

Yangon (2)

Village StayKalaw

Bagan (2)

Inle Lake (2)

Mandalay (2) Pyin Oo Lwin(Old Hill Station)

ADVENTURESShorter, special interest fixed tours, including transport, accommodation and feature activities along the way. Add an Adventure to your HOHO Pass for a more in-depth regional experience.

P9

CITY ARRIVAL PACKSThese 1-2 night packages include a combination of comfortable accommodation, airport transfers and city tours.

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why thailand? From the frenetic chaos of Bangkok to the picture-paradise islands, Thailand is a land of many contrasts. North of Bangkok, adventure through the remnants of ancient civilisations, explore the cooler mountain jungles and enjoy the eclectic city of Chiang Mai. Or journey south to find turquoise waters, white sand beaches and dance the

night away at the infamous Full Moon parties.

why vietnam? With over 3200km of stunning coastline, it’s a beach lover’s paradise

but with so much more. From the hectic city of Ho Chi Minh, where everyday street life is the entertainment, travel north to the quaint fishing villages and relax on white sand beaches. Adventurers can scuba dive, kayak and bike through the breathtaking landscape, while the foodies thrive off Vietnam’s culinary delights.

why laos? Landlocked in the middle of Southeast Asia, Laos has retained a truly authentic charm, largely untouched by the commercialism seen in other areas of Asia. Be enamoured by its beautiful and at times dramatic landscapes as you adventure through villages and cities made unique by French colonial influences and the laid back way of life.

why cambodia? An intriguing country with a dark past, Cambodia is endowed with a rich history, world famous temples, lush rice paddies and a coastline speckled with intimate tropical islands. While it was the Angkor temples that initially attracted travellers, it’s the diverse experiences on offer, interesting terrain and the endlessly smiling Khmer people that will leave a lasting impression.

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HOP-ON HOP-OFF PASSES

find a pass that’sright for you!Whether you are looking for relaxing beaches, cultural insights or an active adventure, Stray has a pass that will get you there. We have designed a flowing route across each region that covers everything from the ‘must see’ highlights to secret gems you wouldn’t otherwise know about. Simply work out the countries you want to visit, the time you have to travel and the rest is easy!

Flexi Upgrade: For a tour-like experience add on a Flexi Upgrade to your pass and get accommodation and a selection of top-rated activities included. Refer to page 9 for rates.

Minimum Travel Days: The least number of days required to completethe pass without hoping off; however, it is recommended you do allowextra time to stop and explore destinations along the way.

8 WEEKS +

4 WEEKS + 2 WEEKS +

The ultimate SoutheastAsia pass for those with

plenty of time to travel.See it all from bustling

cities, UNESCO World Heritage temples, beaches, mountains

and remote rural villages. Adventure through Thailand,

Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam and discover hidden gems

you didn’t know existed.

5 WEEKS + 5 WEEKS +

1 WEEK + (or less)

Experience a rounded adventure through

Cambodia and Vietnam covering everything from

coastal paradises, colourful cultures, ancient temples, and a tumultuous history worth

learning about.

After enjoying the mountains and river

life of Laos, head to Cambodia’s sensational

beaches, visit the world famous Angkor Wat

temples, salt and pepper farms and mouth- watering

regional delicacies.

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2 WEEKS +

Hoi An

Da Lat

Phong Nha

‘The Haven’Bai Xep

Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Phnom Penh

Siem Reap

Don Det

Vientiane

Luang Prabang

Chiang Mai

Bangkok

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

THAILAND

Don Det

Vientiane

Luang Prabang

Bangkok

Chiang Mai

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

THAILAND

Hoi An

Hanoi


Phnom Penh

Siem ReapBangkok

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

THAILAND

Da Lat

Phong Nha


Phnom Penh

Siem ReapDon Det

Vientiane

Luang Prabang

Chiang Mai

Bangkok

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

THAILAND

LOT START: BANGKOK FINISH: HANOIMinimum Travel Days: 38

$2305USD

FULL MOON START: BANGKOK FINISH: BANGKOKMinimum Travel Days: 17

A comprehensive loop that encompasses all of magical Laos from the north to the more remote and geographically impressive south. Start and finish in Bangkok.

$1060USD

$755USD

$950USD

$680USD

Chiang Mai

Don Det

Pakse

Vientiane

Luang Prabang

Houay Xai

Bangkok

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

THAILANDHoi An

Hanoi


Da Lat

Phong Nha


DONG START: HO CHI MINH CITY FINISH: HANOIMinimum Travel Days: 12

The ultimate pass to see Vietnam and all of its diversity. Travel from the south to the north and experience everything from energetic cities, secluded beaches, fishing villages and incredible national parks.

DTUI NOY START: HOUAY XAI FINISH: PAKSE/DON DET Minimum Travel Days: 11 Focus on beautiful Laos, north to south; experience village life, temples, monkeys and Don Det’s 4000 islands.

TOM YUM START: BANGKOK FINISH: BANGKOK Minimum Travel Days: 11 Leave busy Bangkok behind to see off the beaten track highlights of Northern Thailand & Laos.

MOC BAI START: BANGKOK FINISH: HANOIMinimum Travel Days: 23

$1525USD MEKONG START: BANGKOK FINISH: BANGKOKMinimum Travel Days: 25

$1545USD

PHOU START: CHIANG MAI FINISH: VIENTIANEMinimum Travel Days: 6

$389USDVIETNAM

CAMBODIA

LAOS

THAILAND

Ho Chi Minh City(Saigon)

Phnom Penh

Siem ReapDon Det

Vientiane

Luang Prabang

Koh Phangan

Phuket

Chiang Mai

Bangkok

Focus on Northern Laos, overnight in a village on the Mekong River, explore the romantic city of Luang Prabang with its French Colonial influences.

KHMER START: SIEM REAP FINISH: SIEM REAP Minimum Travel Days: 7

$780USD

A total Cambodian experience from Angkor Wat UNESCO temples, insights into Cambodia’s turbulent history and a homestay experience. Includes 2 free optional connections to start or finish in neighbouring countries.

Access the beautiful Thai islands forwhite sand beaches, turquoise waters and Koh Phangan’s famous Full Moon parties.

$150USDUNGUIDED

BUCKETSTART: BANGKOK FINISH: BANGKOK/PHUKETMinimum Travel Days: 3

Yangon

Bagan

Inle Lake

Mandalay

Kalaw Village Stay

PAGODA START: YANGON FINISH: MANDALAYMinimum Travel Days: 10

$1040USD

Traditionally a challenging country to travel, this pass has been especially designed to make flexible adventure travel in Myanmar possible. Starting in Yangon, enjoy city tours, a visit to Bagan’s 2000+ temples, a hill-tribe trek and explore life on Inle Lake.

FLEXI TOUR UPGRADEDon’t miss a thing! Upgrade your Hop-on Hop-off Pass into a ‘Flexi Tour’ and get your accommodation and a selection of top-rated activities added to your Pass. Best of all with a Flexi Tour, you still have the freedom to hop-off and spend more time in places you love. Single and Twin share options available.

TWINSINGLE

FLEXI UPGRADEHOHO PASS

LOT

MEKONG

MOC BAI

FULL MOON

TOM YUM

DONG

DTUI NOY

KHMER

PHOU

$2305

$1545

$1525

$1060

$680

$950

$755

$780

$389

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$1850

$1225

$1255

$860

$640

$605

$510

$455

$335

ACCOMMODATION + 12 nights’ accommodation as per itinerary

(includes ensuite and air-conditioned where possible)

DONG FLEXI UPGRADE $605USD

ACTIVITIES + Entrance to the Datanla Falls, Da Lat + Half Day Cycle Tour, Da Lat + Mai Lai Memorial entry fee, near Hoi An + Two hour river boat cruise, Hoi An + Vinh Moc Tunnels, near Dong Hoi + Entrance to the Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave, Phong Nha + Motorbike Tour, Hue + Half-day City Tour, Hanoi

Note: The included accommodation nights are as per the minimum nights outlined on a pass itinerary. If you wish to stay longer at a destination you can do so at your own expense.

CITY ARRIVAL PACKSGet your trip off to a great start with a City Arrival Pack. Add a pack on to the start (or end) of your pass and have meet and greet airport transfers, comfortable accommodation and city based activities sorted for your arrival.

BANGKOK BUDGETTHAILAND

$140USD PER ROOM (TWIN)

DURATION: 2 DAYS/1 NIGHTIncludes: Meet and greet Airport transfer, 1 night’s accommodation (private air-con room with ensuite)

HO CHI MINHVIETNAM


DURATION: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTSIncludes: Meet and greet Airport transfer, nights’ accommodation (private air-con room), transport and entrance feeds to Cu Chi Tunnels and Water Puppet Theatre, English speaking guide

MANDALAYMYANMAR


DURATION: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTSIncludes: Meet and greet Airport transfer, 2 nights’ accommodation (private air-con room), 2 breakfasts, half day guided Mingun tour with English speaking guide

BANGKOK DELUXETHAILAND


DURATION: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTSIncludes: Meet and greet Airport transfer, 2 nights’ accommodation (private air-con room with ensuite), welcome drink, 1 hour internet, 1 hour Thai massage, half day floating market tour, 1 month luggage storage

YANGONMYANMAR


DURATION: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTSIncludes: Meet and greet Airport transfer, 2 nights’ accommodation (private air-con room), 2 breakfasts, guided Yangon city tour

Single room options availablewith all City Arrival Packs

ADVENTURESAdd on one of Stray’s special interest Adventure tours to your trip and get even further off the beaten track!

These short accommodated tours are guaranteed to enhance your Asia experience by opening the doors to remote and iconic regions of Southeast Asia. Stray offers Adventures across Southeast Asia, just look for the green ‘A’ marked on our main map (page 5 – 6).

Full itineraries are available online or from your Stray Agent.

ADVENTURES INCLUDE:

+ Accommodation + Transport + Feature activities + Knowledgeable Guides (on selected Adventures)

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Venture into the mountains and explore the mysterious ‘Plain of Jars’, visit some intriguing local villages and experience life in the communist caves. By boat, head into a wildlife conservation area and join Nam Nern’s Night Safari to spot nocturnal wildlife and learn about the resident Indochinese tigers. This is remote Laos at its best!

Get your transport, accommodation and activities sorted with a Thai Beach package. Soak up the sun on the beautiful Thai island of Koh Phangan. Learn how to scuba dive, relax on the beach and party all night long at the famous Full Moon Party!

Single and dorm options available

Experience Vietnamese village life and trek amongst minority hill tribes in majestic Sa Pa. Stay overnight in a family home in Ta Van village, swim in fresh mountain river waters in a stunning hill-top setting.

Single option available

Cruise the spectacular limestone islands in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Kayak and explore hidden caves, relax on beautiful beaches and enjoy panoramic views of the bay.

Single option available

LAOS CAVES AND TIGER NORTHERN LAOS

$660USD PER PERSON

START/FINISH: LUANG PRABANGDURATION: 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS

THAI BEACH FULL MOON SOUTHERN ISLANDS, THAILAND

FROM $379USD PER PERSON (TWIN)

START/FINISH: BANGKOKDURATION: 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS

SA PAVIETNAM


START/FINISH: HANOIDURATION: 5 DAYS/5 NIGHTS

HALONG BAYVIETNAM


START/FINISH: HANOIDURATION: 3 DAYS/3 NIGHTS

*Twin rate Adventures must be booked with a travel companion (except for Laos Caves and Tiger where a twin rate can be booked by an individual)

$1345

$910

$870

$635

$540

$379

$355

$355

$245

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Single room option available

STRAY MYANMAR

Long closed to visitors, few countries conjure more captivating thoughts to an adventurous traveller than Myanmar.

Never before has Myanmar been this accessible. Now is the time to explore this magical country that will inspire and amaze you!

HOP-ON HOP-OFF PASS

STRAY ADVENTURE

Includes:+ Flexible travel pass – hop off along the way+ Knowledgeable Guide to lead the way+ Transport on quality local coaches+ 2 Day trek in to the Shan hill-tribes

+ Overnight in a tribal village+ 4 x Site/City tours + Temple fees

Pay as you go for accommodation

Please note: Entry fees to temples, pagodas and site fees at Bagan and Inle are not included.Fees change frequently and without notice. Passengers are to pay directly on the day.

Includes: + Knowledgeable Guide to lead the way+ All transport (private mini coach)+ 10 nights’ accommodation + Meals: 9x B, 2x L, 2x D

+ 2 day trek through Kalaw’s mountains+ Overnight in village monastery+ City tours and other activities on route+ Slow boat down the Irrawaddy River

CITY ARRIVAL PACKS

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Yangon (2)

Bagan

Kalaw Village Stay

Inle Lake

Mandalay Pyin Oo Lwin(Old Hill Station)

PAGODA START: YANGON FINISH: MANDALAY Minimum Travel Days: 10 (pass valid for 12 months)

The Pagoda Pass has been especially designed to open the doors of the elusive world of Myanmar to the conscious adventurer who wants to see more Southeast Asia! Explore this unspoiled country on an active journey from Yangon to Mandalay. Venture into a world of sparkling temples, ancient Buddhist history and vibrant village life. Hike into the hill-tribe area Kalaw and glide onto Inle Lake, to observe rural life on the water.

MANDALAY ADVENTURESTART: MANDALAY FINISH: MANDALAY Duration: 11 Days/10 Nights

MANDALAY Duration: 3 days/2 nights


Includes: + Airport transfer+ 2 nights’ accommodation+ 2 breakfasts+ Guided Mingun tour


YANGON Duration: 3 days/2 nights


Includes: + Airport transfer+ 2 nights’ accommodation+ 2 breakfasts+ Guided city tour


Step back in time to a world of jewel encrusted temples, hill-tribe encounters, bustling village life and markets packed with regional delicacies. This special interest fixed tour loops the northern heart of Myanmar where you’ll be fully immersed in the region’s ancient history and spiritual Buddhist origins. Get your entire trip sorted in one easy packaged tour and maximize the Myanmar experience.

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