laos Tours Highlights of Indochina

Itinerary:

Day 1  Luang Prabang, Laos  
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Later climb Phou Si hill for panoramic views before a stroll to the night market.  

Day 2  Luang Prabang  
Take a boat trip up the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, home to thousands of Buddha statues. Enjoy lunch on board before returning to Luang Prabang.  

Day 3  Luang Prabang to Hanoi, Vietnam  
Rise early to watch the monks collecting alms and later explore the city, including a visit to picturesque Wat Xieng Thong. Take an afternoon flight to Hanoi.  

Day 4  Hanoi  
Enjoy a full day tour of this atmospheric city, including a visit to the elegant Temple of Literature and a walking tour of the bustling Old Quarter.

Day 5  Hanoi to Halong Bay  
Drive to Halong Bay to board your boat for a cruise around the thousands of islands of this beautiful bay. Overnight on board.  

Day 6  Halong Bay to Hoi An
Cruise back to the dock and transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Danang and a short drive to Hoi An.  

Day 7  Hoi An  
Take a morning walking tour around the charming streets of this ancient town to see former merchants’ houses and the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge. The afternoon is at leisure.  

Day 8  Hoi An to Hue  
Stop in Danang to visit the Cham Museum before driving over the spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hue.  

Day 9  Hue  
Explore the highlights of this historic city: visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel and enjoy a ride in a cyclo pedicab. Then drive out of the city to see some of the extravagant royal tombs.  

Day 10  Hue to Ho Chi Minh City  
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and spend the afternoon touring the city’s museums and colonial buildings.  

Day 11  Mekong Delta  
Enjoy a full day tour of this beautiful region, including a cruise along the waterways passing local workshops.  

Day 12  Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, Cambodia  
Fly to Siem Reap, gateway to the fabulous Angkor temple complex.

Day 13  Temples of Angkor  
A morning tour of the temples starts at the south gate of Angkor Thom and continues to Bayon, whose towers are carved with enigmatic faces. End your day exploring remarkable Angkor Wat and watch the sun set from a nearby viewpoint.

Day 14  Temples of Angkor  
Head to the temple of Banteay Srey and the carved riverbed at Kbal Spean, before stopping at the thought-provoking Landmine Museum. Later, visit the temples of the Grand Circuit.

Day 15  Siem Reap  
Depending on water levels you will either enjoy a boat trip on Tonlé Sap Lake amongst the floating villages or visit the unrestored temple of Beng Mealea, before a transfer to the airport.  

Your Bespoke Tour can depart on any day you please.