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Jewels of Indochina

27 days
From Vientiane to Siem Reap
4.5
4 traveler reviews
Jewels of Indochina - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
18
Physical rating:
Active
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124663
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Highlights

  • Stay at the sleepy colonial riverside Luang Prabang
  • Wander through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter
  • Take a junk boat cruise through limestone landscapes
  • Visit the awe-inspiring Khmer temples of Angkor Wat

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Vientiane
  2. Day 2 In Vientiane, explore the capital; free afternoon
  3. Day 3 Take the train to Vang Vieng, afternoon at leisure
  4. Day 4 Free day in Vang Vieng. Optional visit to caves or kayaking on Nam Song River
  5. Day 5 Scenic train journey to Luang Prabang. Sunset visit to Mount Phousi
  6. Day 6 Morning walking tour of Luang Prabang, Afternoon free
  7. Day 7 From Luang Prabang, visit Kuang Si Waterfalls; optional afternoon cycle to Lao Loum village
  8. Day 8 In Luang Prabang, free morning; fly to Hanoi, evening walk in Old Quarter
  9. Day 9 Discover the sights of Hanoi including the Old Quarter
  10. Day 10 Free time in Hanoi, then drive to Halong Bay
  11. Day 11 Cruise Halong Bay; from Hanoi overnight train to Hué
  12. Day 12 In Hué; boat along Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
  13. Day 13 In Hué, visit the Imperial Citadel; free afternoon
  14. Day 14 Scenic drive via Danang to Hoi An
  15. Day 15 Free day to explore Hoi An; optional visit to My Lai
  16. Day 16 Visit to ancient My Son; free afternoon in Hoi An
  17. Day 17 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City; drive to Mekong Delta
  18. Day 18 Mekong Delta cruise, then drive to Ho Chi Minh City
  19. Day 19 In Ho Chi Minh City; explore Old Saigon, and discover 'Secret Weapons Bunker'
  20. Day 20 From Ho Chi Minh City, visit Cu Chi Tunnels
  21. Day 21 Discover the sights of Phnom Penh
  22. Day 22 Free day in Phnom Penh; optional visit to Silk Island
  23. Day 23 Drive to Siem Reap; cruise on Tonle Sap Lake
  24. Day 24 From Siem Reap, explore Angkor temples with sunset
  25. Day 25 From Siem Reap, explore Angkor Thom
  26. Day 26 From Siem Reap, explore Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat
  27. Day 27 Tour ends in Siem Reap
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What's Included

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  • Transport
  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.7
  • Food
    Good
    3.7
  • 4.5
  • A
    · February 19th, 2023
    Optional hot air balloon flight in Vang Vieng, Laos, Home stay in Vietnam and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. So many highlights it was difficult to choose.
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · February 19th, 2023
    Cycling in Laos Home stay on Ship Island Vietnam Boat trip along Mekong River Water Puppet Theatre Visiting all the Temples in Cambodia
    Trip date: January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · April 7th, 2023
    Day trek in luang perbang. Fishing trip in Hoi An. The Angkor Thom temple in Siem Reap.
    Trip date: March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • HK
    · February 10th, 2020
    Must be able to walk considerable distances and up multiple sets of stairs.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad that you enjoyed the trip overall and rated it 5/5.
    Trip date: February 2020

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27 days
Jewels of Indochina
From Vientiane to Siem Reap

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