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Experts in Southeast Asia Travel ๐
With over 15 years’ experience planning adventure travel in the region, we can help you to organise the trip of a lifetime! Get in touch for help with itinerary planning, unique tour packages and insider advice you won’t find anywhere else. With so much noise and travel scams online, we can help you to avoid the common mistakes people make when planning a trip to Southeast Asia.
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I contacted Nikki to help me find a Muay Thai Camp in Thailand. There’s so much choice online and it’s difficult to figure out which camp is right for you! With Nikki’s help, I booked Battle Conquer Gym in an amazing off the beaten track location in Thailand. I had a terrific experience and everything from the training to the social vibe was really special. If you want expert guidance in finding unique experiences in Asia, Iโd recommend getting in touch with these guys!
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I messaged Nikki on WhatsApp looking for help with sustainable accommodation and jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang. She helped me find lovely last minute accommodation and put me in touch with the owners so I could organise my trek. She was an absolute gem and calmed my nerves about my solo backpacking trip in Indonesia. Nikki also suggested I join their Facebook group which was super helpful having a community of people sharing advice from their travels.
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Training Packages @ Khao Lak Muay Thai & Muay Boran | KHAO LAK, THAILAND
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Muay Thai Training Packages @ Dang Muay Thai | CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
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Full Day Wildlife Adventure | from SANDAKAN OR SEPILOK, MALAYSIA
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Sandakan Nature Safari | 3 Days, 2 Nights | from SANDAKAN or SEPILOK, MALAYSIA
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Kinabatangan River Safari | 2 Days, 1 Night | from SANDAKAN or SEPILOK, MALAYSIA
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Half-Day Kinabatangan River Tour | from SANDAKAN, MALAYSIA
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Halong Hideaway Tour | 2 or 3 Days | from HANOI, VIETNAM
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Real Sapa Trek & Homestay by Sleeper Train | 2 Days | from HANOI, VIETNAM
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Khao Sok Floating Bungalow Trip (Budget Accommodation) | 2 Days, 1 Night | KHAO SOK, THAILAND
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Doi Inthanon Trek Adventure | 1 – 2 Days | from CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
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Muay Thai Training & Accommodation @ Sitjemam | PAI, THAILAND
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Mekong Slow Boat Cruise | 2 Days | from HUAY XAI to LUANG PRABANG, LAOS
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The outing was great. We had 4 people and the two guides, so we were able to do quite a few climbs in a short period of time. Apple and Mik were fantastic guides. They were both very helpful and fun to spend the day with. I feel safe the entire time. For climbers new and experienced, this is a highly recommended activity in Vang Vieng. There is so much amazing limestone to climb on!
And thanks to South East Asia Backpacker. Nikki was very responsive and was able to get in touch with Adam for me when I had connection problems on my end.
We had a spectacular time. In addition to great food we got a historical and cultural tour of Penangโs UNESCO Heritage Area. So much so that we canceled our UNESCO tour that we had scheduled for the following day.
The food and drink that we sampled was all delicious. We couldnโt eat it all!
I highly, highly recommend this tour!
Great cruise filled with fun activities! Our visit to Ha Long Bay was one of the highlights of our trip to Vietnam!
Boat was super. Guide was super. Hotel was extraordinary. Booking was easy. Perfect solution for a family with kids (9&11y). Much more expensive than the regular slowboat but good value for money and very reasonable. Thank you .
I finished this adventure a few days ago with my boyfriend, and it made our trip to Vietnam truly unforgettable. Iโd say it was possibly the best experience Iโve ever had. The journey took us through stunning landscapes and charming small villages. We dined at local homestays (with plenty of options for those who are celiac or vegetarian), enjoyed happy water, and simply lived our best lives. Our drivers were fantastic, and we always felt safe with them. A special thank you to Hแบฑng, Phแปง, and Toร n! We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to bring food to local mountain villages and help the community. On our next visit to Vietnam, we will definitely choose Flipside again.