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Indochina Loop – Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia
South East Asia Holiday - Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos - 4-Week Itinerary
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27 Days / 26 Nights (flexible)
Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Hanoi - Bai Tu long Bay - Hoi An - HCMC - Mekong Delta - Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng - Killing Fields - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap
Overview
For a trip to really remember, follow the Indochina loop across four countries in four weeks. Drift into the sunset amidst the islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, be dazzled by Bangkok’s bright lights and clamber between the overgrown temples of Angkor. This trip is a heady mix of jungles, junk boats, monks and motorbikes. It’s got everything you could want from an Indochina adventure. And a little bit more.
What's included
- Accommodation – price based on 2 people sharing
- Breakfast
- Excursions as described
- Transport as described
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Your day-by-day itinerary
Bright Lights of Bangkok
You’ll arrive in the bustling capital of Bangkok and stay on the riverside of Chao-Phraya, with a rooftop pool, and just a short walk to the famous Khao San Road. The following morning we’ll arrange a thrilling full day excursion that will give you a taste of life in Bangkok. You’ll discover local communities, learn about the history and finish the afternoon with a refreshing drink at a roof-top bar.
Onward transfers
Today you’ll make your way to the railway station to catch the sleeper-train up to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. The journey takes around 13 hours and you’ll have a comfy bed in a shared air-conditioned couchette. If you would prefer the option of a private cabin just let your Travel Specialist know.
Elephant Encounters in Chiang Mai
When you arrive in Chiang Mai, you’ll make your own way to your hotel in the centre of the city. With a laid-back, spiritual atmosphere, Chiang Mai is a walkable city scattered sacred temples and shrines. If you have time, it’s worth stopping at the night market, packed with souvenirs and aromatic street food stalls.
Next you will learn all about these gentle giants at the Elephant Nature Park. You’ll be collected from your hotel in Chiang Mai and transferred to the park an hour away. You will learn all about the issues faced by elephants in Asia and the personal stories of those rescued by the park. You will have the chance to observe these majestic animals and aid in their rehabilitation before returning to Chiang Mai in the early evening for another night in the city.
Onward transfers
Today you’ll start your adventure into Laos with a flight to Luang Prabang.
Experience Luang Prabang
Step into a heady, spiritual world of golden spires, saffron-robed monks, frangipani flowers and crumbling French mansions. Prepare to be instantly caught in the spell of Luang Prabang, a heartwarming place slung along the banks of the Mekong River. You’ll spend four days getting lost in the magic of Luang Prabang, watching monks file into the temples at sunrise and floating down the Mekong at sunset.
Onward transfers
Today you travel by plane to Vientiane.
Vive Vientiane
Explore Vientiane, a sleepy, scenic capital curled around a bend in the Mekong River, packed with tuk-tuks, French bakeries and friendly monks. Marvel at temples crammed with thousands of Buddha statues, watch daily life unfold over a croissant in a pavement cafe and stroll along the riverfront. Vientiane feels more like a village than a capital city, with laid-back locals and a languid pace of life. During this trip, you’ll explore the city’s cuisine on a food tour through the colourful markets.
Onward transfers
Today you will wave goodbye to Laos and head to Vietnam by plane to Hanoi.
Xin Chao Hanoi!
Hanoi is a capital city crammed with character. Motorbikes zip through tangled streets, food hawkers serve up steaming bowls of pho and fruit stalls spill onto shady boulevards. You’ll stay near the heart of the atmospheric Old Quarter and we’ll arrange a unique introduction to Hanoi and the Vietnamese language with a local guide who’ll double as your tutor. It’s a great way to get to know the city like a local.
Onward transfers
This morning you’ll be transferred to Halong Bay, approximately 4 hours outside of Hanoi.
Drift Between Limestone Peaks
A turquoise bay peppered with tropical outcrops, Bai Tu Long Bay is every bit as beautiful as neighbouring Halong, but with fewer crowds. Rich in stunning views, you’ll drift between emerald karst islets and laze on tiny beaches. You’ll stay aboard a traditional Chinese junk boat, rocked to sleep by the rhythm of the water.
Onward transfers
At Halong, a minibus will be waiting to transfer you back to Hanoi. That evening you’ll catch the overnight sleeper train to Danang. It’s a 15 hour train journey south with some incredible scenery to see along the way. From the train station you’ll be transferred the 45 minutes further south to your next stop, Hoi An.
Classic Hoi An
Watch lanterns twinkle along the river and meet the local tailors in Hoi An, Vietnam’s most atmospheric town. A jumble of crumbling Chinese shop houses, artist studios and riverside restaurants, it’s crammed with charm. The pace is slow and the food is scrumptious. In recent years, Hoi An has become something of a national treasure with its day dreamy, timeless atmosphere.
During your stay you will be getting crafty making your own souvenirs from bamboo! You’ll be collected from your hotel in Hoi An and transferred the 20 minutes to the Bay Mau Coconut village where you’ll meet your teacher. This local family have been creating household items from bamboo for three generations and once they’ve shown you the ropes, it’s your turn to get creative. You’ll be supported along the way but what you create is up to you!
Onward transfers
This morning you’ ll leave Hoi An, probably with a whole new wardrobe, and continue with your holiday in Vietnam. We’ll arrange your transfer from your hotel to Danang airport where you’ll take a quick 90 minute domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.
Scooting through Saigon
Scoot through Saigon on a vintage Vespa, searching for hidden street food hotspots. Zip through the backstreets after dark, sample the best traditional snacks in the city and listen to live music as you sip on Vietnamese coffee. It’s a night tour and foodie adventure rolled into one. After all, Ho Chi Minh is a city that comes alive as night falls. You’ll stay in a comfy hotel near the central market.
Onward transfers
Today you’ll be picked up by minibus and travel about 2.5 hours to the Mekong Delta, where you’ll then head out to spend the rest of the day on the water.
Along the Mekong to Cambodia
Visit riverbank villages and riotous floating markets as you drift through the Mekong Delta into Cambodia. As you sail between small islands you’ll watch daily delta life unfold around you, and you’ll stay in two of the Mekong’s most important cities. En route, you’ll explore Tiger Island by rickshaw and watch some stunning Mekong sunsets. Before you know it, you’ll be in Cambodia, where the adventure continues.
Onward transfers
Your journey by boat into Cambodia takes roughly 3 hours, stopping at the border to organise your Cambodian visa. On arrival into Phnom Penh you will be met by a local driver and transferred to your hotel.
Past and Present in Phnom Penh
Explore Phnom Penh, a city that pulses with energy, history and survival. It’s a colourful riot of sights, sounds, monks, motorbikes and tangy aromas, packed with character. During this trip, you’ll visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng, both scenes of unthinkable atrocity that bring the horror of Cambodia’s past to life. You can also explore the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda as they sparkle in the sunshine.
Onward transfers
Today you’ll travel by bus to Siem Reap, which takes about 6 hours. During the trip you will see locals going about their daily lives, houses high up on stilts, endless rice paddies and children playing.
Amazing Angkor!
Get lost amongst the overgrown jungle temples and giant carved reliefs of Angkor, one of the man-made wonders of the world. During this trip, you’ll spend three days exploring the temples of Angkor, using Siem Reap as your base. You’ll learn about the ruins with a friendly local guide, but there will also be plenty of time for you to clamber between jungle temples independently.
Onward transfers
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and today your Indochina trip must draw to a close. Depending on what time your flight home departs, you can spend the last day of your trip taking one last look around Siem Reap. Finally, you’ll be transferred to the airport and catch your flight back to the UK.
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