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You’re heading to Asia! Whether you’re going to vibrant Vietnam or terrific Thailand, you’re sure to have a great time seeing and eating everything in site. Contiki’s taken care of the itinerary for you of course, but when it comes to what to pack, you’re on your own.
JUST KIDDING (obvs)! We’ve got your back with our handy packing list for two weeks in South East Asia. Remember, it’s probably going to be hot! But that’s all part of the fun. Just keep hydrated.
Asia flight must-haves
- Passport
- Visas
- Flight reservation number and/or booking confirmation
- ID (Drivers license, 18 & over card or another form of identification)
- Copy of travel insurance and passport
- Contiki travel documents
- A kindle or book
- Headphones
- Eye mask
- Ear plugs
- Travel neck pillow
- Moisturiser
- Lip balm with SPF
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Clothing suitable for Asia
- Underwear
- Socks
- Shorts/skirts
- Light cotton or linen long pants
- Simple beach dresses or skirts
- A few t-shirts, loose-fitting and light shirts, or singlets
- Rainjacket
- Nice clothing (i.e. collared shirt for guys or dressier dress for girls) for a night out
- Activewear that doubles as daywear
- Pyjamas
- Swimwear
- Walking shoes (joggers, sneakers or running shoes)
- Sandals, slip on shoes, and thongs (or flip flops)
- Water shoes (so handy when participating in any water activities in Asia!)
- Sarong or large scarf (many religious sites will ask you to cover your shoulders or knees so best to have one on hand).
- A lightweight, oversized shirt (perfect for beach, temples, or dinner) or a thin, long-sleeved shirt (great for air-con buses, mosquitoes, and covering up in the sun)
- Hat
TIP: This list is based on doing washing once. Washing is quite cheap in Asia, but if you’d prefer not to, just double the amounts of underwear, socks and shirts you’d usually pack.
Toiletries suitable for Asia
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (+ floss if you’re extra good)
- Deodorant
- Travel-size shampoo and conditioner, or as a hot tip: solid shampoo, conditioner bars are lighter and spill-proof!
- Soap, and/or body wash
- Skincare (face wash, moisturiser etc.)
- Hair brush/comb
- Painkillers/medications
- Sunscreen (a reef-safe option is a great buy)
- Basic first aid kit
- Insect repellent (the best option is one that contains DEET)
- Wet wipes
- Hand sanitiser (essential!)
- Tissues (essential!)
- Tinted moisturiser (it’s up to you how much makeup you bring, but the humidity won’t be a friend to foundation)
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Other essentials for Asia
- E-sim-ready phone
- Microfibre towel
- Electrolytes or hydration tablets
- A mini portable fan for those hot days!
- Bandaids or blister patches
- Reusable water bottle
- Travel adapters and a power board
- Chargers
- Reusable bag (doubles as a beach bag and help reduce waste when shopping)
- Or a crossbody/anti-theft day bag
- Sunglasses
- Ziplock bags for humidity protection
- Packing cubes
Ready to explore Asia? We’ll see you there! Check out our huge range of trips here.
