Grand tour of Indochina: Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia

Your trip to Chiang Rai will begin with Anantara Hotel accommodations during which you can participate in diverse activities in striking locations for two days.

Full day at the Anantara.

This morning, the Anantara will take you to the border, where you will start on a leisurely cruise along the Mekong River toward Luang Prabang.

The journey now leads you to Luang Prabang which rests between the Khan and Mekong rivers. You can find a warm welcome at the riverbank from where an accommodation transfer will begin.

You will have an entire day to explore Luang Prabang with your driver and guide. The day begins with an early start to watch almsgiving before moving on to tour some of the beautiful temples.

You will explore both Kuang Si waterfall and ethnic minority communities while spending the day with your personal guide.

The day ends in Luang Prabang before taking a flight towards Hanoi this evening. Upon reaching your destination you will receive welcome service which includes hotel transfer and the chance to visit nearby night vendors following check-in.

Your guide accompanies you through Hanoi during an entire day to show you all its main attractions. Discover the intricate Vietnamese neighborhood while you also tour the well-known museums like Hoa Lo Prison and Hanoi Hilton.

The tour schedule today features a pathway exploration through the snaking Vietnamese Old Quarter in Hanoi. The Museum of Ethnology provides a captivating display of Vietnam’s various ethnic groups through its interesting exhibitions.

This morning, head to Halong Bay for an overnight stay aboard a traditional junk. Spend the afternoon sailing around the breathtaking limestone karst countryside.

Witness the sunlit bayturn as it transforms into daybreak from your bed. Once the vessel finishes cruising you can return to the Vietnamese mainland. The next stop after Hanoi Airport will be Danang where you will board an aircraft. A driver and tour guide wait for you upon arrival to provide accommodation service in Hoi An.

Take a morning walking tour of this picturesque riverfront village, which has exquisite merchant homes, artisan shops, and temples.

The morning begins with your discovery of the local fishing community activities. Experience fishing in Vietnam on a traditional vessel by cruising down Hoi An River to the sea at South China while you attempt to reel in your catch.

The Hai Van Pass provides panoramic scenery for vehicle travelers who need to reach Hue.

Right after sunrise embark on a romantic boat journey through the Perfume River to witness Minh Mang’s remarkable mausoleum as well as Thien Mu pagoda. During this afternoon your tour guide will let you explore Hue’s spectacular fortress complex.

This morning, you’ll fly south, landing in Ho Chi Minh City before driving down to the Mekong Delta. You will have the afternoon free to relax and explore the neighborhood.

Today is an exciting and busy day as you get up early to see the floating markets in the region. You will then retrace your ways to Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City is bright and active at night, and you will go exploring with your guide this evening to experience a side of the city that few tourists witness.

You will begin your day by receiving airport pickup which will transport you to Phnom Penh. You will rest and unwind during the morning hours at the outstanding Raffles establishment. Before exploring the city through cultural tours you will be welcomed then walked through a town sightseeing tour after your lunch meal.

This morning, you’ll go on a cultural tour of the city with your guide. Your tour starts with the royal palace and continues to the National Museum that showcases the best collection of Angkorian sculptures in the world. Guests will commence their travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap to visit the renowned Temples of Angkor before obtaining accommodations between this evening and nightfall.

Your complete day lies ahead to visit all the temples at Angkor. Start an early visit to Ta Prohm temple that grows within tropical foliage before dawn. At the ancient city of Angkor Thom you will witness the enormous faces at Bayon. Your day will end with a visit to the magnificent Angkor Wat temple which truly stands out for its beauty.

Today, you’ll leave the famous temples and visitors behind to see Beng Mealea, a subterranean network of corridors and courtyards, Kbal Spean’s river of a thousand lingas, and Banteay Srei, an elaborate masterpiece.

You have some free time today before heading to the airport for your return trip.