Indochina Discovery - 23 days


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Overview
Highlights
- Angkor Temple Complex – Marvel at legendary Angkor Wat and see the many stone faces of the Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom
- Halong Bay – Weave around the limestone islets of this UNESCO Listed bay and spend the night on a deluxe junk boat
- Hanoi – Ride on a cyclo rickshaw through the capital of Vietnam to highlights including the Opera House and Ly Thai To Park
- Bangkok – Admire the stunning Grand Palace, ride on a tuk-tuk and cruise along the city’s maze of canals aboard a longtail boat
- Phnom Penh – Visit highlights of the city including the Silver Pagoda and learn about the horrors of the Pol Pot regime at Tuol Sleng
- Cu Chi Tunnels – Discover the incredible network of tunnels which were used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War
- Vientiane – See the highlights of Laos’ capital including Wat Si Saket and the iconic Patuxay Monument
- Ho Chi Minh City – Explore highlights of the ‘Pearl of the Orient' on a walking tour and visit the sobering War Remnants Museum
- Khouangsi Waterfall – Swim in the crystal pools beneath the waterfall and meet ethnic minority villagers en route
- Hoi An – Travel on the famous Hai Van Pass and explore the quaint city including the Chua Ong Pagoda and Japanese Bridge
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 4 dinners
- 21 nights 4 star and special class hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)
- Economy class flights: Luang Prabang to Hanoi, Danang to Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Siem Reap to Bangkok
- 1 overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue in basic 4 berth cabin (or opt to fly - see Add-ons for details)
- Halong Bay Junk boat cruise - opt to swim, kayak and explore caves
- Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration
- Sampan boat trip in the Mekong Delta
- Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 23
- Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake
- Guided sightseeing - Vientaine, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, the temples of Angkor and Bangkok
- Escorted by an English speaking Laotian, Vietnamese and Cambodian tour guides, with a Thai guide for sightseeing in Bangkok
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Itinerary

Sunday. Welcome to Laos! Transfer to hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day enjoying free time in Vientiane.
Today we enjoy a city tour of this charming capital, taking in sights such as the Pha That Luang monument, the former royal temple of Haw Pha Kaeo and Wat Si Saket, believed to be Vientiane’s oldest surviving wat. We also explore Buddha Park and marvel at the array of...
Vientiane – Vang Vieng. We leave the capital early and journey north through lush countryside to Vang Vieng, peaceful village of Vang Vieng, situated on a curve of the Nam Song River. In the afternoon, we cross the Nam Song River and venture to the other side, travers...
Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang. This morning we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which were used as a bunker to defend against the Yunnanese Chinese. We also visit the Ban Huai Ngai village before heading north and travelling to the UNESCO-listed city of Luang Prabang.
Early risers this morning will see the daily procession of saffron-clad monks as they walk through the city’s streets collecting alms from the residents. Next, we enjoy a unique sightseeing tour around the old quarter of Luang Prabang aboard vintage tuk tuks. Our tour...
Luang Prabang - Hanoi (Vietnam). Today we venture into the countryside and enjoy a fun and hands-on half-day farming experience at the Living Land Farm. We experience what life is like as a local farmer and learn how rice is planted and cultivated in a rice paddy. We ...
Enjoy a free day at leisure in Vietnam's capital. The wide tree lined avenues, beautiful lakes, ancient pagodas and bustling old town are all easily navigated on foot. Highlights of the city include Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (closed Oct-Nov), the beautiful Presidential ...
Hanoi – Halong Bay. This morning we take a scenic drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, where we enjoy a junk boat cruise through this spectacular karst landscape. A true natural wonder, the bay consists of some 2,000 rugged islands dappled with veget...
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue. Early birds can start the day with a relaxing Tai Chi class on the sundeck or a traditional massage - the perfect way to start the day. Before heading back to port this morning we explore the beautiful Sung Sot cave (Surprise Grotto), which ...
On arrival into Hue, we take a guided sightseeing tour with highlights including the Thien Mu Pagoda. This site is home to the city’s oldest monastery, whose 21-metre-high tower has become a symbol of Hue. We also discover the citadel, which contains the Imperial Purp...
Hue - Road of the Ocean Clouds - Hoi An. This morning we take the scenic Hai Van Pass, otherwise known as the Road of the Ocean Clouds, which boasts spectacular views with lush hills on one side and beautiful beaches on the other. Along the way we stop for a walk alon...
Today we embark on a leisurely bike ride through the countryside to Tra Que village. Once there, it’s an entertaining, hands-on experience as we learn about the age-old farming practices of the region and have a go at tending the fields ourselves. We also learn about ...
Today is free for you to explore more of the area or simply relax. Soak up the sunshine by the hotel pool, stroll around town or spend the day at the beach. Alternatively you can opt for an excursion to the UNESCO-listed My Son sanctuary or enjoy a day trip to the pop...
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City. Early morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City and drive to the Mekong Delta. Famous for its abundant harvests of rice, flowers and tropical fruits, this fertile delta is often referred to as the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam. From Vinh Long we enjoy a c...
Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City. This morning we have an early start to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest of its kind on the Mekong Delta. Packed along a section of the river, sampans are selling all sorts of fruits and vegetables grown in the area. Watch as ...
Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh (Cambodia). Today we visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, offering an insight into the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers during the war. Next, we drive to the Cambodian border (crossing at Moc Bai/Bavet) and journey on to the bustling capital of Phnom Penh, noted for its historic sites, beautiful architecture and superb restaurants.
Today we spend a full day sightseeing in Phnom Penh. Our tour visits the National Museum of Arts, Cambodia’s largest archaeological and cultural history museum, which contains the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture. We continue on to visit the Royal Palace a...
Phnom Penh – Siem Reap. Hotel check out and airport transfer for included flight to Siem Reap. After freshening up, we visit the Angkor National Museum, home to a collection of relics from the ancient Angkor Empire dating from around the 9th to the 14th century. ...
Early risers have the opportunity to return to Angkor Wat this morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise (book and pay locally). Later we drive out to visit the temples of Banteay Srei, with stops to visit an exotic butterfly sanctuary and to support our community tree p...
Our first stop this morning is Kampong Phluk, a cluster of three villages of stilt houses, where we enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake. Next, we return to Siem Reap for free time, either checking out the action on lively Pub Street or picking up any last minute souve...
Siem Reap - Bangkok (Thailand). Today we bid farewell to Cambodia. Transfer the Siem Reap airport for a flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival transfer to our hotel in the centre of Thailand's bustling capital.
This morning it’s a short transfer to the Bangkok Flower Market, where most of the city’s restaurants and florists come daily to stock up on the latest blooms. From here we head to the beautiful Grand Palace, the religious and royal heart of the country. Then we take ...
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