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Save 20%Epic Southeast Asia: River Cruises & Karst Mountains
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand · 40 days · Moderate
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Next: 21 JunThe adventure
Make it truly your own. Start with this TailorMade sample itinerary, then work with our Private Travel team to customize the tour. On this colourful journey through Indochina, you can encounter the different cultures and lifestyles found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Cruise along Halong Bay, explore the Grand Palace and gaze upon the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew temple, meet local families, and taste some of the world’s best street food at the night markets of Chiang Mai. However you customize it, this is a trip steeped in tradition and rich in discoveries.
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Vietnam, Laos & 2 more countries
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalUpon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. There are no activities planned. You are free to relax, explore the city and adjust to the frantic pace and humid heat of Bangkok.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. There are no activities planned. You are free to relax, explore the city and adjust to the frantic pace and humid heat of Bangkok.
Day 2Explore Bangkok and take a boat along…
BangkokExplore Bangkok and take a boat along the klong canals. Visit the Grand Palace and sacred Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew temple. Later, catch a flight to Chiang Mai. Opt to visit the bustling Chiang Mai night market.
Day 3Visit the market with a local chef…
Visit the market with a local chef to learn about traditional ingredients. Participate in a Thai cooking class and enjoy your creations for lunch. Indulge in a traditional northern khantoke-style dinner with a local family this evening.
Day 4Visit the Doi Suthep Buddhist Temple this morning
Visit the Doi Suthep Buddhist Temple this morning. Later, fly to Luang Prabang, Laos, and take a walk around this town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 5Visit the Royal Palace Museum and Wat Xiengthong
Visit the Royal Palace Museum and Wat Xiengthong. After, tour the city and then catch a boat to Pak Ou Temple caves and stop in local villages.
Day 6The morning is free for optional activities such…
The morning is free for optional activities such as visiting textile galleries, relaxing in one of the town's cafes, or visiting the Ethnology Museum. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Kuang Si waterfall.
Day 7Enjoy some free time in Luang Prabang before…Make sure to squeeze in any last minute items on your list before your flight to the buzzing metropolis of Hanoi.
Make sure to squeeze in any last minute items on your list before your flight to the buzzing metropolis of Hanoi.
Day 8Drive to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise…Transfer to Bai Chay harbour, the entry point to Halong Bay. The sailing junk takes you to some islands and caves. Transfer from boat to kayak for a guided water tour, giving you the chance to get even closer to the stunning natural surroundings. You could enjoy an evening drink on the deck beneath the stars.
Halong BayTransfer to Bai Chay harbour, the entry point to Halong Bay. The sailing junk takes you to some islands and caves. Transfer from boat to kayak for a guided water tour, giving you the chance to get even closer to the stunning natural surroundings. You could enjoy an evening drink on the deck beneath the stars.
Day 9Return to land and head back to HanoiClassic French colonial architecture, beautiful decor and a scenic location makes Hanoi a fantastic place to visit. Enjoy the multitude of sights and tastes, steeped in Hanoi's unique city culture.
Classic French colonial architecture, beautiful decor and a scenic location makes Hanoi a fantastic place to visit. Enjoy the multitude of sights and tastes, steeped in Hanoi's unique city culture.
Day 10Catch your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)Continue your tour of the greatest cities Vietnam has to offer. Today's stop is Vietnam's largest, Ho Chi Minh city. As a central location for much of Vietnam's history, there's so much to explore by foot and bike.
Continue your tour of the greatest cities Vietnam has to offer. Today's stop is Vietnam's largest, Ho Chi Minh city. As a central location for much of Vietnam's history, there's so much to explore by foot and bike.
Day 11Take a guided tour of the infamous Cu…Take a half day trip to the Cu Chi tunnels with a local guide. Allow some free time in the afternoon to sightsee or shop. Try your hand bargaining at the Ben Thanh Market, hire a cyclo (cycle rickshaw) for sightseeing or take a boat ride on the Saigon river.
Take a half day trip to the Cu Chi tunnels with a local guide. Allow some free time in the afternoon to sightsee or shop. Try your hand bargaining at the Ben Thanh Market, hire a cyclo (cycle rickshaw) for sightseeing or take a boat ride on the Saigon river.
Day 12Flight to Phnom PenhHit the ground running in Cambodia's bustling capital city. There's a wealth of landmarks and cultural experiences around every corner! Take a cycling tour then continue on foot to experience as much as possible.
Hit the ground running in Cambodia's bustling capital city. There's a wealth of landmarks and cultural experiences around every corner! Take a cycling tour then continue on foot to experience as much as possible.
Day 13Explore the dark side of Cambodian history…
Explore the dark side of Cambodian history at Choeng Ek Memorial, the site of the infamous killing fields that were the execution grounds for Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge during their reign from 1975-1979. You will also visit Tuol Sleng prison, the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished. This is a haunting look into history which serves to remind everyone that genocide must not be ignored, or those lost, forgotten.
Day 14Fly to Siem ReapAfter a quick flight to Siem Reap, make a pit stop at your hotel before opting to visit Siem Reap's famous night market. Have a "fish massage" to soothe your travel-weary feet, or grab a souvenir to immortalize your experience.
Siem ReapAfter a quick flight to Siem Reap, make a pit stop at your hotel before opting to visit Siem Reap's famous night market. Have a "fish massage" to soothe your travel-weary feet, or grab a souvenir to immortalize your experience.
Day 15Spend the day exploring the ruins…Angkor WatExperience the mystical temple complex of Angkor Wat, one of the world's largest religious monuments. Your guide will provide a wealth of knowledge on this must-see attraction. Afterwards, visit one of our G Adventures social initiatives, the New Hope Vocational restaurant, which provides job training and funding for a nearby community school and health centre, along with delicious local meals for our travellers.
Angkor WatExperience the mystical temple complex of Angkor Wat, one of the world's largest religious monuments. Your guide will provide a wealth of knowledge on this must-see attraction. Afterwards, visit one of our G Adventures social initiatives, the New Hope Vocational restaurant, which provides job training and funding for a nearby community school and health centre, along with delicious local meals for our travellers.
Day 16Departure dayDepartureGrab any last minute keepsakes before wrapping up your unforgettable tour.
Grab any last minute keepsakes before wrapping up your unforgettable tour.
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