Grand tour of Indochina: Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia

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Laos is one of the few destinations where, in some areas, visitors are yet to deviate from a few well-trodden sights. It’s Indochina’s final frontier, and our specialists have trekked through jungles, scouted out caves and journeyed up rivers to get to know it more intimately. They can help you plan your holiday to Laos to follow in their wake. Only now emer...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Laos is one of the few destinations where, in some areas, visitors are yet to deviate from a few well-trodden sights. It’s Indochina’s final frontier, and our specialists have trekked through jungles, scouted out caves and journeyed up rivers to get to know it more intimately. They can help you plan your holiday to Laos to follow in their wake. Only now emerging after years of isolation, Laos is a country of steep, jungle-robed valleys inhabited by resilient communities who live at a refreshingly unhurried pace. The former royal stronghold, Luang Prabang, is a mosaic of golden wats and Indochinese villas, its streets often filled with silent processions of monks. In the diminutive capital, Vientiane, you’ll find faded French-colonial mansions and coffee shops. The rest of the country is predominately one blanket of green, carved with slow-flowing tributaries of the Mekong. As you explore, you’ll happen upon little-visited hill tribes, backwater towns and Cham temples that predate Cambodia’s Angkor Wat.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityChiang Rai
End CitySiem Reap

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Religious

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Cambodia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Chiang Rai
  • Da Nang
  • Ha Long Bay
  • Hanoi
  • Hoi An
  • Luang Prabang
  • Mekong Delta
  • Phnom Penh
  • Saigon
  • Siem Reap

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Short Cruise

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Chiang Rai.

Day 2 : Golden Triangle

Arriving into Chiang Rai you will be transferred to the Anantara, where you will have two days to enjoy a variety of activities in spectacular surroundings.

Day 3 : Golden Triangle

Full day at the Anantara.

Day 4 : Pakbeng

The Anantara will transfer you to the border this morning where you will embark on a leisurely cruise along the Mekong towards Luang Prabang.

Day 5 : Luang Prabang

Continue south today to reach the historic centre of Luang Prabang at the confluence of the Khan and Mekong River. Here you will be met at the riverside and transferred to your hotel.

Day 6 : Luang Prabang

A full day to explore Luang Prabang with your driver and guide. The day begins with an early morning start to witness alms giving before continuing to explore some of the stunning temples.

Day 7 : Luang Prabang

Today you visit the beautiful Kuang Si waterfall and visit the surrounding ethnic minority villages of the area on this full day excursion with your guide.

Day 8 : Hanoi

After a final morning at leisure in Luang Prabang take a flight onto Hanoi this afternoon. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel, with the chance to head out and enjoy a late night snack before bed.

Day 9 : Hanoi

A full day to explore the sights and sounds of Hanoi with your guide, explore the warren-like maze of the Vietnamese quarter or perhaps consider a visit to one of the city's famous museums such as Hoa Lu prison, or the Hanoi Hilton.

Day 10 : Hanoi

An interesting day awaits today with a walking tour of Hanoi's warren-like old Vietnamese old quarter. You will also enjoy a visit to the fascinating museum of ethnology where you can learn about Vietnam's colourful ethnic minorities.

Day 11 : Halong City

Drive to Halong Bay this morning for your overnight stay on a traditional junk. Spend the afternoon cruising among the stunning limestone karst scenery.

Day 12 : Hoi An

Wake up to see sunrise over the bay. Continue cruising before returning to the mainland. You will then transfer to Hanoi Airport and board your flight to Danang. On arrival your guide and driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Day 13 : Hoi An

Enjoy a morning walking tour of this quaint riverside town with its beautiful merchant's houses, artisan shops and temples.

Day 14 : Hoi An

A morning where you can immerse yourself in the local fishing community. Learn the Vietnamese way to fish, board a traditional fishing vessel and head out along the Hoi An River to the mouth of the South China Sea and try your hand at fishing.

Day 15 : Hue

Travel to Hue by road over the Hai Van Pass, on a clear day you will be afforded with wonderful views.

Day 16 : Hue

Enjoy a trip on the romantic Perfume River this morning to the impressive tomb of Minh Mang and the Thien Mu pagoda. This afternoon your guide will show you around Hue's impressive citadel.

Day 17 : Can Tho

This morning you will fly south, arriving into Saigon and then driving down to the Mekong Delta. You will have the afternoon at leisure to relax and explore the area.

Day 18 : Saigon

Today is an exciting and busy day, as you rise early to visit the floating markets the area. You then will retrace your steps to Saigon. Saigon is a bright and lively city which is thriving at night, and you will head with your guide to explore this vibrant city this evening and see a side of the city that few tourists usually see.

Day 19 : Phnom Penh

This morning you will be collected and transferred to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh, with the rest of the morning to relax at the superb Raffles. After lunch you will be met and taken out on a cultural tour of the city.

Day 20 : Siem Reap

This morning you will embark on a cultural tour of the city with your guide, visit the stunning Royal Palace and then onto the National Museum which houses the world's finest collection of sculpture from the Angkor period. This evening fly to Siem Reap, home to the majestic Temples of Angkor, and transfer to your hotel.

Day 21 : Siem Reap

A full day to explore the Temples of Angkor today beginning your day with a visit to jungle encased Ta Prohm at dawn. Continue to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, confronting the colossal faces of the Bayon. Your day will culminate with exploring the majestic Angkor Wat, a truly breathtaking sight.

Day 22 : Siem Reap

Today you head away from the main temples and away from the tourists to visit Beng Melea, a cavernous network of corridors and courtyards, the river of a thousand lingas at Kbal Spean and the ornate masterpiece of Banteay Srei.

Day 23 : International return flight

Today you have time to relax before you head to the airport for your flight home.

Day 24 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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