Want to do South East Asia justice? An Intrepid local leader will show you the tastiest street eats, the prettiest sunset spots, and the all-round coolest hidden gems. We rounded up four amazing leaders in the region to get their top tips and favorite trips.
Meet Naa from Thailand
Naa has worked for Intrepid Travel for 23 years – first as a day tour leader in Sukhothai, and now as a trip leader. She’s passionate about showing off Thailand’s culture (and food!) to her groups, and loves taking them to Intrepid’s hilltribe homestay and to lesser-known islands like Ko Yao.
Naa's Picks
8 Days From €855
Travel from Bangkok to Sukhothai, Lampang and Chiang Mai on this scenic tour through...
13 Days From €1,050
Travel from Bangkok to Vientiane on a tour through Thailand and Laos. Visit Thailand's...
9 Days From €833
Visit Thailand, a country with all the ingredients for a holiday in paradise. Pristine...
9 Days From €3,005
Join a small-ship cruise to the beautiful small islands off Southern Thailand’s west...
Meet Bac from Vietnam
In Bac’s own words, “I think we are so lucky to have a rich culture, interesting history, diverse cuisine and hospitable people.” What more encouragement do you need? The Hanoi-based leader loves meeting adventurers from all over the world and showing them the beauty of Vietnam.
Bac's Picks
10 Days From €909
Travel from historic Hanoi to modern Ho Chi Minh City. Tour down the Mekong, visit...
13 Days From €1,062
Experience the Asia of old on a family adventure that captures the spirit of Vietnam....
15 Days From €1,649
Jump in the saddle for a two-wheeled adventure tour of Vietnam. Take in cultural...
15 Days From €1,658
Uncover the proud, spirited heart of Vietnam on this classic adventure. Tour to Halong...
Meet Channa from Cambodia
Channa enjoys helping her Intrepid groups interact with local people and go beyond the tourist sites of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. She thinks Cambodian people “are the strongest, most cheerful and most resilient in the world” and that Prahok Ktis (a minced pork dish) is a must-try.
Channa's Picks
14 Days From €1,161
See the Best of Cambodia on a trip from the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, via the...
12 Days From €1,570
Experience Cambodia and Laos and get immersed in the culture and history of these...
14 Days From €1,409
Travel from Bangkok into Cambodia and discover Angkor marvels, Khmer hospitality,...
20 Days From €2,675
Travel from Hanoi down and over to Siem Reap, seeing the landmark attractions,...
Meet Nova from Indonesia
Nova is a big fan of adventurous hikes in Sumatra, the friendly people in Lombok, and the untouched nature of Flores. The Java-born leader loves showing how much more there is to Indonesia than Bali. His top tip? “Open your mind, break out of your comfort zone and keep smiling.”
Nova's Picks
14 Days From €1,216
From Jakarta to Mt Bromo, Seloliman to Ubud, this tour of Indonesia reveals a nation...
12 Days From €1,455
Travel to Bali and Lombok, two jewels of Indonesia that were made for the active...
10 Days From €1,101
Discover charming island life on a tour across Flores, Indonesia's "Flower Island",...
22 Days From €2,565
Discover rugged and wild Sumatra. Travel from Medan to Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser...
