On this trip, we will be visiting 4 Asian countries. Asia is the world’s largest and most diverse continent. The cities we will visit are rich in Food, culture, and History.
South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
Thailand, a country located in the center of mainland Southeast Asia. Located wholly within the tropics, Thailand encompasses diverse ecosystems, including the hilly forested areas of the northern frontier, the fertile rice fields of the central plains, the broad plateau of the northeast, and the rugged coasts along the narrow southern peninsula
Malaysia, country of Southeast Asia, lying just north of the Equator, that is composed of two noncontiguous regions: Peninsular Malaysia (Semenanjung Malaysia), also called West Malaysia (Malaysia Barat), which is on the Malay Peninsula, and East Malaysia (Malaysia Timur), which is on the island of Borneo. The Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur Get ready to begin this wanderlust adventure with Happistart. These are your fees by city/country of origin.
IF YOU ARE TRAVELING FROM A CITY/COUNTRY OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED, SELECT THE NO FLIGHT OPTION
This will be an eventful trip with flights, especially for first-time travelers, we will be taking an average of 10 flights on this trip including the flight to destination 1, all country connecting flights, and the flight home. The flight to our 1st destination South Korea will take approximately 2 days this is mainly because we will be losing a day flying east. There is no way to avoid or work around this travel time so be prepared. we will provide a full itinerary so you can see where your flights will stop and the length of your layovers.
When crossing international borders travel requirements can get tricky. If you are traveling on a Jamaican passport the below visa requirements will apply to you. If you are traveling on any other passport we will provide your requirements after signup. All Jamaican passport travelers will receive a schedule and requirements for all visa applications. If you do not reside in Jamaica but you are traveling on a Jamaican passport, we will also provide instructions on how to acquire your visa for this trip. Below is a list of all the countries we will transit through or visit that will require a visa.
Vietnam
A Visa is required for travel to Vietnam on a Jamaican Passport. The entry requirement is a visa on arrival, each person will need an approval letter that Happistart will provide.
Thailand
A visa is required for travel to Thailand on your Jamaican passport. This visa is processed online and the cost is included in the package cost.
Cambodia
A visa is required for travel to Cambodia on your Jamaican passport. This visa is processed online and the cost is included in the package cost.
Malaysia
Malaysia is VISA FREE on a Jamaican passport
Singapore
Singapore is VISA-FREE on a Jamaican passport. Please note, this is not a country on our itinerary
Netherlands/Germany
For ease of travel and to reduce travel time, all travelers without a US visa will be routed through Europe. This transit visa will also be processed by us, the cost of this visa is 80 euros and will be paid at the embassy on submission of documents, This cost is NOT included in the package. The application is submitted at the embassy in Kingston, Jamaica in person.
Flight from your selected home city/country to destination
Shared accommodation amongst 2 travelers per room with the exception of those where the solo room upgrade is selected
Transportation provided for airport and all group arranged activities
Rice Fields in Vietnam, Elephant Care in Thailand, Batu Caves in Malaysia
On Jamaican passport. If your departure is USA your package will not include visa processing and you will need to add it
Most hotels will be breakfast included
Transportation is only provided for group arranged activities
Voluntary tips to service providers
This will be a little traveling as travelers will lose a day so arrival will be on day 3
Travelers will get to arrange from selected add on activities
All good things must end
