Indochina Encompassed

Itinerary

Day 1 Bangkok

Sit down to a Singha Beer and bowl of spicy noodles in one of the city's 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 our rural homestay.

Days 7-9 Sihanoukville

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

Days 10-11 Phnom Penh

Get acquainted with Cambodia's chaotic capital on an introductory walking tour. There's ample time afterwards to see the infamous S-21 or the glittering Silver Pagoda.

Days 12-15 Ho Chi Minh City

Hot foot around Ho Chi Minh City to check out the highlights.

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 evocative streets of the Old Town before taking to the countryside on a bicycle.

Days 21-23 Hue

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese imperial history, amongst the Royal tombs, temples and courtyards of Hue.

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 a cruise on Halong Bay 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 just one more bowl of authentic Vietnamese pho, before leaving for Laos.

Days 29-30 Vientiane

Visit Vientiane's vibrant morning market or wander riverside villages to witness Lao everyday life.

Days 31-33 Vang Vieng

Ride a tyre tube downriver or paddle in a kayak.

Days 34-36 Luang Prabang

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

Day 37 Pak Beng/Mekong River

Today, it's a long but rewarding journey up the mighty Mekong.

Day 38 Huay Xai/Mekong River

The boat takes us to Huay Xai, the crossroads between the Middle Kingdom and Siam for centuries.

Days 39-40 Chiang Mai

Religion, culture and history come together in this northern gateway to Thailand.