The Mekong and Icons of Southeast Asia: Ha Long Bay, Angkor Wat & Luang Prabang

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Highlights
- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Itinerary
Hotel check-in available from 2:00pm. Arrivals throughout the day and early evening. Please note: If you arrive at the program late and miss Orientation, the Group Leader will give you a brief overview the following day.
Check in to your hotel and rest after the...
Getting on/off motorcoach; minimal driving. Walking up to 2 miles total throughout the day on paved, mostly level, surfaces.
We begin the morning with a presentation on the History of Vietnam, led by a local expert. Next, we board a private motorcoach and visit ...
The transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay via motorcoach is approximately 3 hours with a rest stop en route.
We board a private motorcoach and drive to Halong Bay. Along the way, we learn about Northern Vietnamese life from our Group Leader. Late morning, we board ...
The transfer from Halong Bay to Hanoi via motorcoach is approximately 3 hours with a rest stop en route.
Enjoy sunrise and a leisurely morning cruising through Halong Bay. On an early morning excursion, we reboard our small rowboats to explore a local fishing vi...
Flight from Hanoi to Laos approximately 1 hour. Board Mekong Sun. Please note: Every river cruise on the upper Mekong is a pioneering experience and is subject to constantly changing river conditions, including floodwaters and shallows. The river-cruise itinerary of t...
After breakfast, we embark on a walking discovery of Luang Prabang town. This town is unique as it dotted with temples and lies on the confluence of the Mekong River and the Nam Khan river. The morning discovery, takes you through the small town, exploring the archite...
Getting off and on smaller boats. There are around 220 steps to the first and second set of caves to see all the Buddha images.
Embark on a small local boat up the Mekong River to Pak Ou Village. Here we can watch and feed the Asian Elephants in the village. We ...
The boat cruises further along the Mekong River, passing impressive landscapes and awe inspiring rock formations. This morning we visit a local village school that is supported by the Mekong River Cruise fleet. Here we meet the local school children and learn a bit ab...
The boat continues cruising towards Luang Prabang. We stop at a village and board a minivan to visit Kuang Si Waterfall. This is a great place to see some locals enjoying time with their families. We return to the boat by minivan.
We arrive back in Luang Prabang...
Flight time from Luang Prabang, Laos, to Siem Reap, Cambodia, is approximately 1 ½ hours.
This morning we disembark the boat and transfer to the airport for our flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, we transfer to our program hotel. Aft...
Walking 2-3 miles on uneven surfaces with many steps, some without railings.
Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Angkor Wat as it is silhouetted in the sky during sunrise. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of ...
Early morning departure by motorcouch to visit Ta Prohm temple (approximately 7 miles/20 minutes drive), then walking around 1½ miles on flat dirt paths through forest to reach Ta Prohm. Motorcoach transfer from Ta Prohm to Banteay Srei temple (approximately 16 miles/...
Hotel check-out at 12:00noon.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that pro...
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