This comprehensive trip through Indochina takes us into Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. We travel by river, rail, road and even rickshaw as we explore the huge landscapes of these fascinating countries.
Luang Prabang – Soak up the city’s charming mix of French colonial architecture and golden Buddhist temples
Halong Bay – Cruise through the incredible limestone landscapes on a traditional junk boat
Siem Reap – Explore the once-hidden jungle temples of Angkor
Itinerary
Itineraries on some departure dates may differ.
- DAY 1 – Join trip in Vientiane
- DAY 2 – In Vientiane, explore the capital; free afternoon
- DAY 3 – Drive to Vang Vieng, afternoon at leisure
- DAY 4 – Free day in Vang Vieng. Optional visit to caves or kayaking on Nam Song River
- DAY 5 – Scenic drive to Luang Prabang crossing mountain passes. Sunset visit to Mount Phousi
- DAY 6 – Morning walking tour of Luang Prabang, Afternoon free
- DAY 7 – From Luang Prabang, visit Kuang Si Waterfalls; optional afternoon cycle to Lao Loum village
- DAY 8 – In Luang Prabang, free morning; fly to Hanoi, evening walk in Old Quarter
- DAY 9 – Discover the sights of Hanoi including the Old Quarter
- DAY 10 – Free time in Hanoi, then drive to Halong Bay
- DAY 11 – Cruise Halong Bay; from Hanoi overnight train to Hué
- DAY 12 – In Hué; boat along Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- DAY 13 – In Hué, visit the Imperial Citadel; free afternoon
- DAY 14 – Scenic drive via Danang to Hoi An
- DAY 15 – Free day to explore Hoi An; optional visit to My Lai
- DAY 16 – Visit to ancient My Son; free afternoon in Hoi An
- DAY 17 – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City; drive to Mekong Delta
- DAY 18 – Mekong Delta cruise, then drive to Ho Chi Minh City
- DAY 19 – In Ho Chi Minh City; explore Old Saigon, and discover ‘Secret Weapons Bunker’
- DAY 20 – From Ho Chi Minh City, visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- DAY 21 – Discover the sights of Phnom Penh
- DAY 22 – Free day in Phnom Penh; optional visit to Silk Island
- DAY 23 – Drive to Siem Reap; cruise on Tonle Sap Lake
- DAY 24 – From Siem Reap, explore Angkor temples with sunset
- DAY 25 – From Siem Reap, explore Angkor Thom
- DAY 26 – From Siem Reap, explore Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat
- DAY 27 – Tour ends in Siem Reap
EXW – HIC
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