Grand tour of Indochina: Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Chiang Rai.
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.
Full day at the Anantara.
The Anantara will transfer you to the border this morning where you will embark on a leisurely cruise along the Mekong towards 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drive to Halong Bay this morning for your overnight stay on a traditional junk. Spend the afternoon cruising among the stunning limestone karst scenery.
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.
Enjoy a morning walking tour of this quaint riverside town with its beautiful merchant's houses, artisan shops and temples.
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.
Travel to Hue by road over the Hai Van Pass, on a clear day you will be afforded with wonderful views.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today you have time to relax before you head to the airport for your flight home.
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
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