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

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Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Southeast Asia on the beautiful Mekong River, in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay and in the historic temples of Laos and Cambodia.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

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

What's this trip about?

    Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Southeast Asia on the beautiful Mekong River, in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay and in the historic temples of Laos and Cambodia.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityHanoi
End CitySiem Reap

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 En Route In Flight

Day 3 Arrival Hanoi, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Hanoi

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...

Day 4 Hanoi Exploration, Museum of Ethnology Hanoi

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 ...

Day 5 Transfer to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay

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 ...

Day 6 Halong Bay, Coach to Hanoi, Old Quarters, Water Puppet show Hanoi

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...

Day 7 Fly to Laos, Board Riverboat, Explore Night Market Luang Prabang

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...

Day 8 Luang Prabang, Alms Giving, Morning Market, Wat Xieng Thong Luang Prabang

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...

Day 9 Village Visit, Elephant Experience, Pak Ou Caves Mekong River

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 ...

Day 10 Wild Nature Along the Mighty Mekong Mekong River

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...

Day 11 Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang, Baci Ceremony Luang Prabang

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...

Day 12 Disembark Boat, Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia Siem Reap

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...

Day 13 Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Free Time, Apsara Dance Siem Reap

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 ...

Day 14 Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Landmine Museum Siem Reap

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/...

Day 15 Program Concludes, Departures Home In Flight

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,999
Price per day$400
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 12
  • Number of Brunch: 1
  • Number of Lunch: 7
  • Number of Dinner: 11
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