WELCOME TO SOUTHEAST ASIA
Many Westerners expect Vietnam to be a land of darkness, deeply marked by the still-festering scars of war, but nothing can be further from the truth. For most who visit Vietnam for the first time, the big surprise is that is an exciting, spirited and remarkably beautiful place full of happy, healthy, optimistic people. There are also natural wonders like Halong Bay, where more than a thousand limestone peaks soar from crystalline emerald water—one of the natural wonders of SE Asia. Cambodia is home to one of Asia's oldest cultures and most important historic places. No matter where you visit, the scenery is spectacular and mostly unspoiled, and the Khmer people everywhere are genuinely friendly. We explore the famous ruins of Angkor Wat before heading to laid-back Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos and one of the most interesting places in Indochina. Here you can smell the baguettes baking and even find a decent bottle of wine, thanks to the French.
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
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Day 1 • Arrival in Bangkok.
Day 2 • Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos; orientation tour of this charming town.
Day 3 • Mekong River boat journey to visit the Pak Ou Caves, then visit of some of Luang Prabang's most famous and beautiful temples.
Day 4 • Excursion to Kuang Si Waterfall, a beautiful multi-tiered falls.
Day 5 • Fly to Hanoi and continue to Halong City, located on the Gulf of Tonkin.
Day 6 • Four hour cruise on beautiful Halong Bay; return to Hanoi.
Day 7 • Fly to Da Nang and and travel by road to Hoi An via the Truong Son Mountains.
Days 8 • Walking tour of Hoi An, a World Heritage Site.
Days 9 • Travel to Hue via the Cham Museum in Da Nang. Afternoon to of Hue Citadel.
Day 10 • Cruise on the Perfume River and Tu Duc's Tomb. Fly to Saigon.
Day 11 • Saigon: Cu Chi Tunnels & War Remnants Museum.
Day 12 • Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia; city tour on arrival.
Day 13-14 • Fly to Siem Reap, gateway for Angkor Wat. Tours of Banteay Srei & Angkor Wat.
Day 15 • Return to Bangkok.
Day 16 • Depart from Bangkok.
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation
- Internal transportation
- Breakfasts and most dinners
- Sightseeing and entrance fees
- Tips for hotel, porters, drivers
- Transfers (Land/Air)
- Services of a Tour Leader
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EXCLUSIONS
- Lunches and some dinners
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Air departure taxes/fuel surcharges
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Transfers (if early/late)
- Transfers (if Land Only)
- Tour Leader gratuities
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OUT FACTOR
Our relaxed, low-key brand of travel lends itself well to this region, where gay culture is not overt, with the obvious exception of Thailand. There are no exclusively gay venues in Vietnam, Laos or Cambodia, so this is not a trip for that kind of nightlife, though our local contacts and guides provide intriguing insights on this aspect of local life. Generally, most people region-wide are very friendly and easy to meet, and English is widely spoken.
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PLEASE NOTE
This itinerary is correct at time of publishing. For a more detailed itinerary, download a PDF here. We reserve the right to make changes as necessary due to reasons beyond our control. For booking terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Terms.
