bamba experience south east asia

2013

SOUTHEAST ASIA THAILAND, VIETNAM, LAOS, CAMBODIA, MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE

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With our Bamba Experience flexible Hop-On Hop-off passes in North America, Latin America & Southeast Asia we provide a platform for you to explore the world in a new and unique way. At Bamba we believe traveling is about living life, exploring the unknown to change the way we see the world, it’s about having fun and life changing experiences because as you discover the world, you discover yourself.

Bamba Experience passes include both convenient transportation options and exciting activities along the route of your choice. You have the flexibility to choose your departure dates and make unlimited changes on the go.

All you have to do is choose a route and a departure date; we take care of the rest. We strongly believe that the freedom to travel how you want will bring you happiness. It is for this reason that we have a team dedicated to making sure we always have happy travelers, assisting them before, during and after their trip.

Online Trip Manager: Access your trip online to make as many changes to your itinerary as you wish anywhere, anytime.

Guaranteed Daily Departures: Begin your journey anytime you wish, 365 days a year. (A few routes are seasonal and operate during certain times of year.)

Unlimited Schedule Changes: Make unlimited changes to your schedule before and during your trip. Your pass is valid for 12 months so you can take all the time you need to enjoy your journey!

Unique Experiences: Experience tons of adventure, historical, natural and cultural moments that will change the way you see the world.

Type of Transportation: Travel on safe and reliable public buses, shuttle vans, trains, planes and boats.

Choose your own Accommodation: Accommodation is not included so you choose where to sleep every night with the help of recommended hotels based on your budget and comfort needs from our Happy Team.

Customer Service: Our Happy Team is here to make sure you enjoy your trip every step of the way.

Great Value: We have the best quality transportation and activities with trusted and reliable local operators at the most affordable rates.

Travel Independently: Explore the world exactly as you have always dreamed by traveling freely at your own pace to the best hot spots with no tour leader or set schedule. It’s all up to you!

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Ankgor Wat, Cambodia

Singapore Skyline

Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Tea Plantations, Cameron Highlnds

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INCLUDED EXPERIENCEs IN sOUthEAst AsIA

1. Kuala Lumpur - Foodie Experience

7. Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfall & Pak Ou Cave

4. Bangkok - Bangkok Bike Explorer

10. Hue - Tombs & Pagoda Day Trip

13. Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta 2 days / 1 night

2. Cameron Highlands - Rainforest Expedition

8. Vang Vieng - Kayaking & Tubing Adventure

5. Chiang Mai - Elephant Camp & Rafting Day Trip

11. Hoi An - Love of Life Bicycle Day Trip

14. Phnom Penh - Quad Bike Killing Fields Day Trip

3. Koh Phi Phi - Islands & Beaches Full Day Trip

9. Hanoi - Ha Long Bay 3 days / 2 nights

6. Chiang Mai - Mekong River Expedition 3D / 2N

12. Nha Trang - Snorkelling Day Trip

15. Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Tour

Get into the true atmosphere of Malaysian street food by going to the city’s best street stands and tasting local deli-cacies with an expert local guide. Try local dishes such as satay, nasi goreng, hok-kien mie and eat until you’re bursting at the seams all night long!

See hundreds of wooden Buddha statues in a series of three caves straddling the Mekong River at Pak Ou Cave, a unique experi-ence, and visit the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls where the stream flows over multi-tiered limestone formations emptying into pristine natural swimming holes, perfect for a refreshing dip to cool off from the heat.

Get to know the crazy city of Bangkok by bicycle! Tra-verse 16 kilometers of flat streets and immerse your-self in the true local life of Bangkok with a local guide who will explain all of the intricacies of the Thai culture and show you the incredible diversity of the warm Thai people.

Go back in time by walking through the elaborate tomb complexes of venerated Vietnamese emperors and imagine what it must have been like to live here during the golden years of the dy-nasty. Don’t miss out on a visit to the Forbidden Purple City, one of the largest and most well-preserved royal cities in Vietnam.

Visit the region’s most impor-tant delta where the Mekong River empties into the South China Sea, a surprisingly well populated region with fertile lands perfect for culti-vating rice and vegetables. The local floating market here is one of the largest in the region with shop-boats overflowing with produce and goods as they wait for shoppers to float by.

Hike into the lush Cameron Highlands Rainforest in search of the world’s largest flower, the rafflesia (blooms seasonally), among other dense vegetation and rain-forest fauna. Learn to shoot a blow-pipe at an aboriginal village, visit a tea planta-tion and strawberry farm for some freshly picked snacks before stopping at a reptile and butterfly park.

Enjoy a day in nature on this exciting trip to Ban Tam Xang and Tham Nam where you can explore a natural cave near the riverbank, walk along picturesque rice pad-dies, float down the river on a tube, try out kayaking, go swimming, and more!

Get ready for a day of adven-ture just outside of Chiang Mai in the village of Tung La Korn where you will have the unique chance to ride an elephant in a scenic natural setting, take a nature walk to see spectacular panoramic views of the region, visit a beautiful waterfall where you can go for a swim and finally try out white water rafting or bamboo rafting on the Mae Tang River.

Ride through the Vietnam-ese countryside just outside of Hoi An to see the true way of life for farmers tending to their rice fields, women watering their vegetable gardens, fishermen hanging their catch out to dry and lo-cal shopkeepers waiting for their next customers. Ride from Hoi An city center to the beach and take a boat ride back in time for a well-deserved authentic lunch.

Take an awesome quad bike tour and see the mass graves of the Killing Fields and the S21 prison that has been transformed into a museum. After that, take a scenic ride and get truly off the beaten path. We will stop at pictur-esque villages, paddy fields and country roads to get a real taste of Cambodia.

The breathtaking beaches, bays and landscapes sur-rounding Koh Phi Phi island are some of the most beauti-ful places in Thailand. Swim, snorkel and kayak at Ton Sai Bay, Pi Ley Bay, Loh Sama Bay and Bidah Island or search for monkeys in the trees at Monkey Beach. Don’t miss hiking to the fa-mous Maya Bay where “The Beach” was filmed.

Cruising through the tran-quil waters in the Bay of Tonkin among 3,000 islands is an experience you cannot miss! Visit the largest cave in Ha Long Bay, go kayak-ing through a floating fish-ing village, catch some sun aboard the boat and go for a swim with friends. Sleep peacefully aboard your boat and wake up early to catch the sunrise over the tranquil waters.

Float down the Mekong River in northern Thailand and Laos stopping to see a unique Buddhist/Hindu temple in Chiang Rai and a bustling marketplace in Huay Xai. Observe the peace-ful sights from your boat on the serene Mekong River as you cruise slowly to Luang Prabang.

Just off the coast of Nha Trang lie several beautiful islands with well protected marine life such as coral reefs and tropical fish of all sorts. Take a peaceful boat ride out to sea to visit Mun, Mot and Tam Islands where you can choose to snorkel, swim, sunbathe or do other optional water activities and enjoy a fresh lunch to make the day complete.

Go back in time to see the im-pressive national heritage of Cambodia’s ancient Khmer Dynasties in the middle of the steamy jungle where intricately built temples and royal palaces sit majestically in a natural setting surround-ed by trees, reflection pools, moats and gardens. Look for Hindu dancing women, huge Buddha heads carved into the temple walls and the tree-covered temples from Tomb Raider.

Included:Transportation, English Speaking Guide, All Food and Drinks.

Included:Minivan Transportation.

Included:Bike Rental, Fruit Snack, Water, English Speaking Guide and Boat Transfers.

Included: Bus and Boat, English Speaking Guide and Lunch.

Included: Accommodation (based on twin shar-ing), Day 1 Lunch and Dinner, Day 2 Breakfast, A/C Bus/Van, English Speak-ing Guide, and all Boat Trips.

Included:Minivan Transportation and English Speaking Guide.

Included:Transportation in truck, lunch, fruit, water, waterproof bag and English speaking guide.

Included:Minivan, English Speaking Guide, Lunch, Entrance Fees, Elephant Riding, White Water Rafting or Bamboo Rafting.

Included: Minivan Transportation, Bicycle, English Speaking Guide and Lunch.

Included: Quad Bike, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fee to the Killing Fields and the S21 Security Prison, and Drinks.

Included:Boat Transportation, Complimentary cof-fee, water and fruit during the day, Box Lunch, Kayaks, Snorkel & Mask, English Speaking Guide.

Included:Hanoi - Ha Long City round-trip transfer, English Speaking Guide, All meals except breakfast Day 1 and dinner Day 3, Boat ride, Shared double room on boat, Entrance fees.

Included: Minivan, Slow Boat, English Speaking Guide, Accommodation in Chiang Khong and Pak Beng, Dinner day 1, Breakfast and Lunch day 2.

Included: Round-trip Minivan to Harbor, English Speaking Guide, Boat Ride, Lunch, Snorkel Equipment.

Included: Mini Van Transportation, English Speak-ing Guide and a Cold Drink.

Not Included:Tips, Hostel Pick-Up (Departure from Taman Paramount LRT Metro Station).

Not Included:English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees: 20,000 Kip for Cave & 20,000 Kip for Waterfall, Lunch.

Not Included:Hostel Pick up and Drop off, Please arrive to the ABC office (10/5-7, Soi Aree, Sukhumvit Road Soi 26, Bangkok) for departure.

Not Included:Entrance Fees (Khai Dinh Tomb 55,000 VND, Tu Duc Tomb 55,000 VND & Forbid-den Purple City 80,000 VND (subject to change at any time without prior notice) and Drinks.

Not Included: Meals and Beverages not specified in the program, Hostel Pick up and Drop off, Personal Expenses.

Not Included:Lunch, Drinks, Entrance Fees to Reptile and Butterfly Parks (1.5 USD), Tips.

Not Included:Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages.

Not Included: Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages, Tips.

Not Included: Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages.

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Not Included:Extra Snacks, Soft Drinks or Alcoholic Beverages.

Not Included:Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages.

Not Included: Meals not mentioned in this itinerary, Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages, Tips.

Not Included: Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages, Optional Water Sports/Activities.

Not Included: Lunch and Entrance Fee - $20 USD for one-day, $40 USD for three-day or $60 USD for seven-day pass.


Elephant WaysPRICE: $ 574 USD

Included Activities in Pass:4. Bangkok Bike Explorer - 5. Elephant Camp & Rafting Day Trip - 6. Mekong River Expedition 3 day / 2 night (Chiang Mai - Lu-ang Prabang) - 7. Kuang Si Waterfall & Pak Ou Cave Adventure - 8. Kayaking & Tubing Adventure - 14. Quad Bike Killing Fields Day Trip - 15. Angkor Wat Tour.

Recommended Min. Trip Time: 16- 18 Days

Recommended Min. Trip Time: 22 - 24 Days



start: Bangkok,Vientianeor Phnom Penh

Nit Noi Ways

Lao Ways

Same Same ButDifferent Ways

PRICE: $ 744 USD

PRICE: $ 744 USD

PRICE: $ 744 USD

Start: Bangkok / Finish: Bangkok


Start: Vientiane / Finish: Vientiane

Start: Phnom Penh / Finish: Phnom Penh

Bamba Rice Field WaysPRICE: $ 844 USD

Included Activities in Pass:4. Bangkok Bike Explorer - 9. Halong Bay 3 days / 2 nights - 10. Tombs & Pagoda Day Trip - 11. Love of Life Bicycle Day Trip - 12. Snorkelling Day Trip - 13. Mekong Delta Adventure 2 days / 1 night (3* hotel) 14. Quad Bike Killing Fields Day Trip 15. Angkor Wat Tour



start: hanoi or Bangkok

Muay Thai WaysPRICE: $ 869 USD

Start: Bangkok / Finish: Hanoi

Start: Hanoi / Finish: Bangkok

Bamba Buddha WaysPRICE: $ 1409 USD

Included Activities in Pass:4. Bangkok Bike Explorer - 5. Elephant Camp & Rafting Day Trip - 6. Mekong River Expedition 3 day / 2 night (Chiang Mai - Lu-ang Prabang) - 7. Kuang Si Waterfall & Pak Ou Cave Adventure - 8. Kayaking & Tubing Adventure - 9. Halong Bay 3 days / 2 nights10. Tombs & Pagoda Day Trip - 11. Love of Life Bicycle Day Trip - 12. Snorkelling Day Trip - 13. Mekong Delta Adventure 2 days / 1 night (3* hotel) - 14. Quad Bike Killing Fields Day Trip - 15. Angkor Wat Tour


start: Bangkok, ho ChiMinh City, hanoi orVientiane

Start: Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoior Vientiane / Finish: Where you started.

Go back in time with monks (Angkor Wat, Cambodia)

Canoe in the Mekong River (Vietnam)

Stay afloat while bamboo rafting (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Elephant ride through the jungle (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Swim at famous Maya Bay (Koh Phi Phi, Thailand)


Good MorningVietnam Ways PRICE: $ 634 USD

Included Activities in Pass:9. Halong Bay 3 days / 2 nights 10. Tombs & Pagoda Day Trip - 11. Love of Life Bicycle Day Trip - 12. Snorkelling Day Trip - 13. Mekong Delta Adventure 2 days / 1 night (3* hotel)



start: hanoi or ho Chi Minh City (saigon)

Hot Pot WaysPRICE: $ 679 USDStart: Hanoi / Finish: Ho Chi Minh City

Start: Ho Chi Minh City / Finish: Hanoi

Thai IslandHopping Ways PRICE: $ 324 USD

Included Activities in Pass:3. Islands & Beaches Full Day Trip4. Bangkok Bike Explorer - 5. Elephant Camp & Rafting Day Trip



start: Bangkok

Full Thailand WaysPRICE: $ 559 USD


Start: Bangkok / Finish: Bangkok (Via Chiang Mai)

Tuk Tuk WaysPRICE: $ 584 USD

Included Activities in Pass:1. Foodie Experience “Off the Eaten Track”2. Rainforest Expedition - 3. Islands & Beaches Full Day Trip - 4. Bangkok Bike Explorer



start: Bangkok orsingapore

Guai Low WaysPRICE: $ 559 USD

Start: Bangkok / Finish: Singapore

Start: Singapore / Finish: Bangkok

Live the Buddhist way of life (Bangkok, Thailand)

Don’t miss a full moon party (Koh Phangan, Thailand) Unbelievable landscapes (Thailand)

Go crazy on a tropical island (Thailand)

Feel the peace of Buddhist temples (Hoi An, Vietnam)

Wander charming cobblestone streets (Hoi An, Vietnam)Trek to indigenous villages (Sapa, Vietnam) Snorkel at pristine islands (Nha Trang, Vietnam)

Tubing madness (Vang Vieng, Laos)


start: Vientiane, hanoi, saigon, Phnom Penh, Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Pho Bo Ways

Xin Chao Ways

Ao Dai Ways

Start: Hanoi

PRICE: $ 749 USD

PRICE: $ 1369 USD

PRICE: $ 1414 USD

Recommended Min Trip Time: 18 - 20 Days



Start: Hanoi / Finish: Phnom Penh

Start: Hanoi / Finish: Kuala Lumpur

Start: Hanoi / Finish: Singapore

Prey Nokor Ways

Krung Thep Ways

Hmong Ways

Temasek Ways

Start: Vientiane

PRICE: $ 774 USD

PRICE: $ 919 USD

PRICE: $ 1469 USD

PRICE: $ 1509 USD





Start: Vientiane / Finish: Saigon

Start: Vientiane / Finish: Bangkok

Start: Vientiane / Finish: Kuala Lumpur

Start: Vientiane / Finish: Singapore

Merlion Ways

Pad Thai Ways

General Giap Ways

Jalan Ways

Vietcong Ways

Start: Kuala Lumpur

PRICE: $ 134 USD

PRICE: $ 529 USD

PRICE: $ 669 USD

PRICE: $ 694 USD

PRICE: $ 844 USD






Start: Kuala Lumpur / Finish: Singapore

Start: Kuala Lumpur / Finish: Bangkok

Start: Kuala Lumpur / Finish: Phnom Penh

Start: Kuala Lumpur / Finish: Saigon

Start: Kuala Lumpur / Finish: Hanoi

Tuk Tuk Ways

Longan Ways

Tran Ways

Saigon Ways

Bamba Rice Field Ways

Start: Bangkok

PRICE: $ 584 USD

PRICE: $ 549 USD

PRICE: $ 194 USD

PRICE: $ 324 USD

PRICE: $ 844 USD






Start: Bangkok / Finish: Singapore

Start: Bangkok / Finish: Kuala Lumpur

Start: Bangkok / Finish: Phnom Penh

Start: Bangkok / Finish: Saigon

Start: Bangkok / Finish: Hanoi

Buffalo Ways

Mekong Ways

Singha Ways

Start: Saigon

PRICE: $ 299 USD

PRICE: $ 799 USD

PRICE: $ 844 USD




Start: Saigon / Finish: Bangkok

Start: Saigon / Finish: Kuala Lumpur

Start: Saigon / Finish: Singapore

Petronas Ways

Mat Salleh Ways

Sino Ways

Noi Bai Ways

Start: Singapore

PRICE: $ 139 USD

PRICE: $ 719 USD

PRICE: $ 739 USD

PRICE: $ 894 USD





Start: Singapore / Finish: Kuala Lumpur

Start: Singapore / Finish: Phnom Penh

Start: Singapore / Finish: Saigon

Start: Singapore / Finish: Hanoi

Tonle Sap Ways

Khmer Ways

Lee Kuan Yew Ways

Sihanouk Ways

Start: Phnom Penh

PRICE: $ 174 USD

PRICE: $ 669 USD

PRICE: $ 714 USD

PRICE: $ 699 USD





Start: Phnom Penh / Finish: Bangkok

Start: Phnom Penh / Finish: Kuala Lumpur

Start: Phnom Penh / Finish: Singapore

Start: Phnom Penh / Finish: Hanoi

Spend a day in paradise (Koh Phi Phi, Thailand)

Learn to meditate with the masters (Sukhothai, Thailand)

Get close to the locals (Vietnam Countryside)

White water rafting... Thai style (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Admire the power of nature

(Angkor Wat, Cambodia)


start: singapore

start: Kuala Lumpur



Raffles Ways

Nasi Goreng Ways

PRICE: $ 1364 USD

PRICE: $ 1219 USD

Start: Singapore / Finish: Hanoi

Start: Kuala Lumpur / Finish: Hanoi

PRICE: $ 1024 USDRecommended Min. Trip Time: 31 - 33 Days

Pali WaysStart: Singapore / Finish: Vientiane


Roti Chanai WaysStart: Kuala Lumpur / Finish: Vientiane

start: Phnom Penh


Cham Ways

PRICE: $ 1059 USDStart: Phnom Penh / Finish: Hanoi


Nordom WaysStart: Phnom Penh / Finish: Vientiane

start: saigon


Hanh Phuc Ways

PRICE: $ 1194 USDStart: Saigon / Finish: Hanoi


Sarong WaysStart: Saigon / Finish: Vientiane

start: Bangkok


Holy Monk Ways

PRICE: $ 939 USDStart: Bangkok / Finish: Hanoi


Siamese WaysStart: Bangkok / Finish: Vientiane

Watch out for motorbikes galore (Hanoi, Vietnam) Bustling city marketplace (Saigon, Vietnam)

Stunning scenery (Luang Prabang, Laos)Interact with unique cultures (Chiang Mai) Sleep on a boat in the serene waters of Halong Bay (Hanoi, Vietnam)

Climb inside ancient temples (Angkor Wat, Cambodia)

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Floating market (Mekong Delta, Vietnam) Dragon protectors (Hue, Vietnam)

1. What type of transportation is included?We offer you safe and efficient local transportation in each sector. You may travel aboard a public bus, boat, ferry or a shared shuttle. Whatever the mode of trans-portation, getting from one point to the next will surely be a memorable experi-ence. 2. What type of experiences are included?Every pass offers unique included experiences so you can live unforgettable mem-ories along the way. You may find yourself tasting Satay in Kuala Lumpur, riding an elephant in Chiang Mai, snorkelling in the tropical waters of Koh Phi Phi Island or sleeping on a boat in the serene Halong Bay. These are just a few examples of the fun things you’ll do along the way! 3. Who will I be travelling with?You will have the chance to meet friends along the way on your transportation, in-cluded experiences and at your hostels. Most Bamba travellers are open-minded, young in spirit and have a desire to travel independently throughout the world. 4. Is accommodation included? Accommodation is not included in the pass price because we know that everyone prefers something different when it comes to choosing lodging. Bamba provides you with a list of recommended hostels or budget hotels in each destination so you can choose where you want to stay according to your needs. 5. How do I activate my pass and start travelling?Send us an email a few days prior to your initial departure date so we can send you all the information regarding your pass and included experiences. You can also give us a call on the phone or contact us on skype to speak with a Bamba representative in person at any time. Your tickets will be sent to you electroni-cally via email. 6. Where is the departure point for the buses?Bus & Train Routes: For public bus routes you will be instructed to make your own way from your hostel to the bus station for your next transfer. We will send you the address. Shuttles & Tours: In routes that include a shuttle or tour, we will pick you up at your hostel. (In which case we will need the name and address of your accom-modation to program your pick-up.) Meeting Points: Some routes and activities have specified meeting points that you will need to reach on your own in order to meet up with the group for your activity or transfer. We will send you the address.For ALL ROUTES detailed instructions will be emailed to you at least one day prior to departure. 7. Can I travel in both directions or backtrack?Your Bamba Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass can only be used in the direction of the pass purchased. If you would like to add sectors or change the dates of departure you can reach us via email, skype, or telephone anytime!

8. What is the validity of my pass? Every Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass has a one year validity meaning you can begin and end your pass anytime you want, taking as long as you desire between stops to enjoy all of the unique and interesting destinations as well as included experiences along the way. 9. Can I make changes to my departure dates anytime? Yes! The Bamba Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass is a flexible and convenient way to travel which allows you to make changes to your itinerary (departure dates) any time you desire so you can enjoy each destination to the fullest! In order to confirm avail-ability we strongly recommend making changes at least 48 hours in advance. 10. What does minimum recommended travel time mean? We recommend a minimum number of days for each route so you will have time to enjoy the cities, towns, activities and nature without feeling rushed. This is usually the shortest way to travel through the route with time to see and do it all. 11. What if I’m travelling on my own? Travelling alone is a great way to get to know yourself and meet new friends. Many Bamba Experience travelers arrive on their own and find that they quickly meet people along the way at their hostels and on their free activities. Enjoy the freedom to change your departure dates if you want to link up with a new travel partner. 12. Do I need a travel visa? Every country in Southeast Asia has different visa policies for every nationality. Bamba recommends that you check the visa requirements at the appropriate em-bassies for your nationality at least 2-3 months in advance so you will have time to prepare your documents. Remember to make sure you have a valid passport with at least 2 empty visa pages before travelling. Sometimes it is helpful to travel with a few extra passport photos just in case you need to provide one for a visa upon arrival. 13. Is there an age limit?If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with Bamba Experience in Latin America and have the time of your life! Minors must be ac-companied by an adult.

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