SOUTH EAST ASIA - STA Travel Hub

STRAY ASIAGet further off the beatentrack. Travel with Stray’s guidedadventure travel network anddiscover places no one else goes.SOUTH EAST ASIAStray’s expert guides will provideinvaluable local knowledgeand support, taking you tounforgettable homestays,immersing you in the culture andensuring you get the best out ofyour experience.If you want to stay anywhere forlonger, Stray’s passes are flexible- so just hop-on and hop-offwhere you like.Reliable, safe Stray transport -to get closer to the actionWith our own buses, we takeyou to incredible locations,without the worry of unreliable,crowded public transport.Sightsee as you go, rather thanpaying for extra side trips.Meet Fellow adventurous travellersTravel in small groups, shareexperiences and make lifelongfriends. Stray attractsadventurous people, exactlythe sort of mates you want toshare your once-in-a-lifetimeexperiences with.Go GuidedExpert GUIDES will ensure youexperience the real SoutheastAsia, whether translating athomestays or showing youthe best spot for a beer bythe Mekong River. They’ll offersupport every step of the way,and organise accommodationand activities on your behalf.OUR TRAVELLERS LOVE...Remote HomestaysMekong River, LaosUnexplored secret spotsDong Hoi, Vietnam“The homestay was a real once in a lifetime experience forme. We were welcomed into the village with a traditionalceremony, taken round the local school & hospital and thenwent swimming with the local kids. We watched sunset overthe Mekong River while enjoying the locals’ favourite tippleRice Whisky, with not a hotel in sight!” Lucy Dellow, STA LondonTravel responsibly, and respectfullyWe operate a sustainable travelnetwork; we educate our crewand travellers to respect theculture, specific customs andthe environment. We supportlocal operators in smallercommunities and worthwhileprojects, such as building newroofs on the temple at ourhomestay on the Mekong River,Laos.MUST-DO STRAY EXPERIENCES• East meets West at the White Temple: Chiang Rai , Thailand• Ancient Buddhist books: Hotay Pitok Library Laos• Ride in old bomb boats: Tha Bak, Laos• Sacred UNESCO temples: Wat Phou, Laos• Beachfront bungalows: Koh Tunsay island, Cambodia• Epic underground caves: Dong Hoi, VietnamYou need to know• All passes are valid for 12 months from your first day of travel(subject to normal visa restrictions).• We organise accommodation at overnight stops, typically family-runguesthouses or hotels. Expect to pay between $5 - $25 per night for atwin/double, depending on location and season. Just pay as you go.• You manage your own travel bookings online. If you hop off, just log-in,check the seasonal timetables and update your itinerary. Easy!We recommend adding extra days to give you time to hop off along the route.40 VISIT WWW.STATRAVEL.COM.AU