2025-Nov: SE Asia-Philippines/Vietnam/Thailand/Taiwan in Autumn/Levels 2 up

To be Updated

RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!

We will design the trip that fits everyone (your friends and family can join). They will stay together, but they can do separate activities during the day in the same area that we are hiking (if they don't like to hike).

Tentative Itinerary will be: 8+ to 20+ days - Part 1: Philippines Nov 3 to 12, 2025
Part 2: Vietnam Nov 11-20, 2025
Part 3: Thailand Nov 19-28, 2025
Part 4: Taiwan Nov 28-Dec 5, 2025

Estimate cost land portion:

1. Full trip: To be updated, but estimate from (Advance Deposit "AD") per person for double occupancy. Contact for cost of single occupancy and triple occupancy.
2. The land will include: English speaking guides, transportation, lodging and some hikes with guides and some meals, not included airfare, optional activities and most meals.

The following EXCLUDING expenses:

1. Airfare (International Flights) ~ $650 - $1300+ (not final until booking)
2. Meals, some park entrance fees and services tips.
3. Optional activities that are not included
4. Visa to be updated

Allow $500+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and Personal expenses/gifts

CANCELLATION OF SERVICES:

The following policies apply when making a cancellation:

• Advance Deposit is non refundable. Due by Sept 25, 2025. Addition of 10% on the deposit amount if sending after due date and spaces are available.

• 30 days prior to arrival, 100% of the total amount is subject to forfeiture.

Tentative schedule: to be updated

Days 1-2: LAX morning or late night
Day 3: After finish checking out custom, I guess we are ready for breakfast and tour the city
Taiwan or Thailand
Taiwan/Thailand (Chieng mai/Krabi) hiking, sightseeing and more, details to follow
LAX (nonstop flight). Arrive LAX afternoon same day, gaining a day back.

Requirements:

1. Had joined HikingOC on local hikes and conditioning hikes through out the years.
2. Indicate if you are not a moderate (level 2) hiker and like to join in the tourist group.

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: All Levels, but ideally level 2 for hiking pace and EXPLORATORY. Click the hike **[RATING TABLE](https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating)** for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

***Tentative Activities:

1. Hiking and Sightseeing. We will walk almost every day from 1 to 10 miles depends on the groups, hiking levels and location.
2. Boating, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, etc. (If weather permits)
3. Other activities are also available depending on our groups and time permits.

REMINDER

By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***