Indochina Encompassed

Itinerary

Day 1 Bangkok

Sit down to a Singha and curry in one of the night markets.

Days 2-4 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

Rising out of the Cambodian jungle, the temples of Angkor are undoubtedly one of South-East Asia's greatest sights.

Day 5 Kompong Cham

Pass picturesque rice paddies en route to Kompong Cham.

Day 6 Homestay

Experience traditional Cambodian hospitality at a rural homestay.

Days 7-9 Sihanoukville

Lounge on a beach in laid-back Sihanoukville, charter a boat to the mangrove forests of Ream National Park or take a cyclo to riverside Kampot.

Days 10-11 Phnom Penh

Discover Cambodia's chaotic capital on a walking tour. There's ample time afterwards to see the infamous S-21 or the glittering Silver Pagoda.

Days 12-13 Ho Chi Minh City

See the sights from a cyclo or be moved by the displays at the War Remnants Museum.

Days 14-15 Mekong Delta

Travel by boat through Vietnam's 'rice basket'. Dock on the Mekong's bank and be welcomed into the home of a local family.

Days 16-17 Nha Trang

Leave the fetters of urban life behind and make for the fine beaches of Nha Trang.

Days 18-20 Hoi An

Explore the enchanting Old Town before biking through the countryside.

Days 21-23 Hue

Absorb imperial history among the royal tombs, temples and courtyards.

Day 24 Hanoi

Shop for silk or watch a water puppet performance in Hanoi.

Day 25 Halong Bay

Majestic limestone karsts, mysterious caves and succulent seafood make this cruise truly memorable.

Days 26-27 Hanoi

Search for souvenirs in the Old Quarter or chat to locals on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake.

Day 28 Vinh

Have a final pho and bia hoi before crossing the border into Laos.

Days 29-30 Vientiane

Get acquainted with Laos' laidback capital on a walking tour then visit its vibrant morning market or wander through riverside villages.

Days 31-33 Vang Vieng

Admire the gorgeous limestone crags around this picturesque town.

Days 34-36 Luang Prabang

Get a sense of this city's regal past at the Royal Palace Museum.

Day 37 Mekong River/Pak Beng

Discover the many facets of village life on a journey up the Mekong.

Day 38 Mekong River/Huay Xai

Disembark in Huay Xai, the ancient crossroad between the Middle Kingdom and Siam.

Days 39-40 Chiang Mai

Religion, culture and history come together in Thailand's northern gateway.