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Limestone Peaks to the Mighty Mekong – Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos - 3-Week Holiday Itinerary
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21 days / 20 nights (flexible)
Hanoi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Hoi An - HCMC - Mekong - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Overview
Discover three countries in three weeks with this epic Indochina adventure. Explore jungle temples and the mighty Mekong on this trip from Vietnam into Cambodia and Laos. It’s three weeks filled with ancient culture, local character and sensational scenery. Kicking off in northern Vietnam as you sail through the limestone cliffs of Bai Tu long bay, Halong Bay’s lesser know neighbour, then cruising the Mekong river into compact Cambodia. Finish your trip in laidback Laos.
What's included
- Accommodation – price based on 2 people sharing
- Breakfast
- Transport as listed
- Excursions as described
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Your day-by-day itinerary
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 picked up from your hotel in Hanoi and travel by minibus for approximately 4 hours to the harbour where you’ll board the junk boat.
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
Back on dry land you’ll be transferred back to Hanoi for your flight to Danang, the airport which serves Hoi An, taking just over an hour. On arrival you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
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
After your stay in Hanoi you’ll be transferred back to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City in south Vietnam, this takes around 75 minutes.
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 start your journey into Cambodia along the mighty Mekong river. You’ll travel by bus and boat with a small group over the next 2 days.
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
On arrival in Phnom Penh you’ll be collected 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 be transferred to the bus station to catch the bus to Siem Reap, taking around 6 hours. On arrival you’ll be transferred to your central hotel.
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
Next you’ll be transferred to the airport for your 90 minute flight to Luang Prabang, Laos. When you arrive you’ll be met by a local driver and taken to your hotel.
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
You’ll make your own way to the airport today for your quick 45 minute flight to Vientiane. When you land you’ll be met and transferred to your final hotel.
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
It’s time to wave goodbye to Laos as you’re transferred to the airport for your international flight home.
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