Highlights of Indochina
Touring Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia
The three countries in the Far East that make up Indochina - Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia - prove highly captivating. Vietnam is home to the enchanting Halong Bay and bustling Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Laos is blessed with the treasure trove of temples that is Luang Prabang, while Cambodia lays claim to the awesome, ancient Angkor Wat and other jungle-covered temples.
An escorted tour through the region ensures travellers receive the best explanation from highly knowledgeable guides while exploring and discovering all these countries have to offer. The flexible itinerary allows plenty of time to explore on your own, the journeys are perfect for singles who’d like to meet like-minded travellers, and accommodation is always provided somewhere that you can get a little extra insight into the region.
3 nights Saigon • 1 night Halong Bay • 2 nights Hanoi • 3 nights Luang Prabang • 3 nights Siem Reap
Days 1-3 Saigon and Mekong Delta
On arrival in Saigon, transfer to your hotel. Meet your companions for this amazing journey during a tour briefing and welcome drinks. Marvel at the youthful energy of burgeoning Saigon as you walk amongst the cities local colour along historic Dong Khoi Street, the former Rue Catinat. Gain an insight into recent history at the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum. Uncover the resilience of the Vietnamese people at the amazing Cu Chi tunnels and meander along the canals and shady lanes of the Mekong Delta.
Stay: Sheraton
Days 4-6 Hanoi and Halong Bay
Fly to Vietnam's gracious capital, Hanoi, and get to know the city by exploring the captivating streets of the old Quarter. Contemplate the ancient Temple of Literature and infamous Hanoi Hilton, and delight in an evening performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets. Enjoy the scenic trip to World Heritage listed Halong Bay and float amongst thousands of limestone islands. Be lulled to sleep on your comfortable private boat on the bay. Back in Hanoi, enjoy a free afternoon to roam the enchanting city and perhaps take a walk around serene Hoan Kiem Lake or dig up a bargain in the markets and boutiques.
Stay: Sofitel Metropole and Overnight boat
Days 7-9 - Luang Prabang
A short flight brings you to Luang Prabang in Laos, a tranquil World Heritage listed town on the banks of the Mekong River. Enter ornate monasteries and chat with local monks for a unique insight into Buddhist culture, and then take time out to play a game of petanque with the locals. A short boat trip takes you to the Pak Ou Caves where hundreds of Buddha effigies have been placed inside the cave. Hone your culinary skills in a fun Lao cooking class, rise early to witness the ancient ritual of local monks collecting alms at dawn, and visit the beautiful Kuang Si Falls.
Stay: Luang Say Residence
Days 10-13 - Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia to discover the astonishing and mysterious temples of Angkor. Imagine creeping through the temple complex in the pre-dawn light to emerge on the magnificence of the sun rising over this staggering relic. Enter from the lesser-visited eastern gate, so you can enjoy this enlightening experience without the crowds. Marvel at the stone faces of the Bayon and the jungle-covered Ta Prohm, then glide along Tonle Sap Lake on a boat cruise and browse the old market. Escape the tourist route with an expedition to the overgrown ruins of Boeng Mealea to see what many others don't. On your last day, enjoy free time until your departure transfer.
Stay: Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor
Includes: 11 nights accommodation and 1 night afloat, daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 2 dinners, 1 domestic & 2 international flights, boat trip along the Mekong River, all sightseeing as specified including entrance fees, tour arrival & departure transfers.
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