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Explore Angkor’s stone temples, cruise among Halong Bay’s islands and discover the peaceful riverside setting of Luang Prabang.
A ten-day journey through three countries: Angkor’s temples, Hanoi, an overnight Halong Bay cruise and Luang Prabang, including Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls.
Best suited for: Culturally curious travellers who want to combine Cambodia, northern Vietnam and Laos.
In Siem Reap, visit Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei and the root-covered walls of Ta Prohm before flying to Hanoi.
Take a day trip to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc, then spend a night on a shared Halong Bay cruise. In Luang Prabang, combine temple visits with a Mekong boat trip, village encounters and Kuang Si Waterfalls.
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Your Indochina journey begins on arrival in Siem Reap. Your private driver will meet you at the airport with a name sign and take you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. Explore at your own pace or relax at the hotel after your flight.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
After breakfast, leave Siem Reap and travel by road to the intricately carved, well-preserved temple of Banteay Srei, stopping at Preah Dark village along the way. Continue to Banteay Samre, whose reliefs depict stories of Vishnu and Krishna. In the afternoon, explore Angkor Wat, the world’s largest temple complex. The site extends across around 200 hectares, enclosed by …
After breakfast, leave Siem Reap and travel by road to the intricately carved, well-preserved temple of Banteay Srei, stopping at Preah Dark village along the way. Continue to Banteay Samre, whose reliefs depict stories of Vishnu and Krishna. In the afternoon, explore Angkor Wat, the world’s largest temple complex. The site extends across around 200 hectares, enclosed by a moat and an outer wall measuring approximately 1,300 by 1,500 metres.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
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After breakfast at the hotel, explore Angkor Thom through its South Gate. Visit Bayon, built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and known for its 54 towers, along with the Royal Palace area, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Preah Khan, dedicated by …
After breakfast at the hotel, explore Angkor Thom through its South Gate. Visit Bayon, built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and known for its 54 towers, along with the Royal Palace area, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Preah Khan, dedicated by Jayavarman VII to his father. This extensive complex served as a Buddhist monastery and school for more than 1,000 monks. In the afternoon, discover Ta Prohm, where giant fig trees and vines wrap around the stonework. Finish with sunset views from Phnom Bakheng.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Enjoy your remaining time in Siem Reap before your private driver takes you to the airport. Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam, where you will be met at Noi Bai International Airport and transferred to your city-centre accommodation. The rest of the day is free.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note: on some dates, this flight may connect through Bangkok.
7:30–8:30 am: Your guide collects you from your hotel for the journey to Ninh Binh Province, around 120 kilometres from Hanoi. 9:30 am: Take a break of around 20 minutes. 10:30 am: Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s former capital, and learn why the capital later moved to Hanoi. Visit the temples honouring Kings Dinh and Le, with their traditional …
7:30–8:30 am: Your guide collects you from your hotel for the journey to Ninh Binh Province, around 120 kilometres from Hanoi.
9:30 am: Take a break of around 20 minutes.
10:30 am: Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s former capital, and learn why the capital later moved to Hanoi. Visit the temples honouring Kings Dinh and Le, with their traditional architecture and historic setting.
11:45 am: Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring regional dishes such as goat meat and fried rice. Vegetarian options are also available.
1:00 pm: Take a bamboo-boat trip of around 1.5 hours through Tam Coc. Rice fields, rivers and limestone caves create the landscape often called “Halong Bay on land”.
2:30 pm: Cycle through the village for around 45 minutes, with a closer look at local daily life.
3:30–4:00 pm: Begin the return journey to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
6:30 pm: Return to your hotel in Hanoi at the end of your Hoa Lu and Tam Coc day trip.
Overnight in Hanoi.
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Discover UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, with its limestone scenery, time to unwind on board and a choice of cruise activities. After breakfast, check out and travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay. The cruise team will collect you from the hotel lobby between 8:00 and 9:00 am; we will confirm the exact time the day before. Around midday, arrive at …
Discover UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, with its limestone scenery, time to unwind on board and a choice of cruise activities.
After breakfast, check out and travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay. The cruise team will collect you from the hotel lobby between 8:00 and 9:00 am; we will confirm the exact time the day before.
Around midday, arrive at the pier and take a transfer boat to your cruise ship. After a welcome and check-in, lunch is served as you sail past the bay’s many small islands.
In the afternoon, activities may include swimming, kayaking or a cave visit, depending on your cruise itinerary. You are also welcome to relax on board.
Towards evening, the boat anchors in a scenic spot for the night. Enjoy the sunset before dinner.
Overnight on board.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Please note: poor weather may lead to changes or cancellation if boats are unable to leave port. Your travel consultant will arrange an alternative in this case.
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Enjoy the morning light over Halong Bay as breakfast is served during the return to the harbour. Have an early lunch before disembarking, then transfer to Hanoi. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.
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After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time before a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Flight-planning note: the proposed schedule lists Hanoi–Luang Prabang services on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Please coordinate your onward flight with us using the confirmed operating dates.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the pier and board a traditional longboat. Cruise upstream on the Mekong, taking in mountain scenery and rural life along the banks. Where the Nam Ou joins the Mekong, reach the Pak Ou caves. Tham Ting and Tham Phoum hold hundreds of sacred Buddha images, some centuries old, and attract pilgrims …
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the pier and board a traditional longboat. Cruise upstream on the Mekong, taking in mountain scenery and rural life along the banks. Where the Nam Ou joins the Mekong, reach the Pak Ou caves. Tham Ting and Tham Phoum hold hundreds of sacred Buddha images, some centuries old, and attract pilgrims during Lao New Year in mid-April. Afterwards, cruise back to town.
In the afternoon, leave Luang Prabang and travel through green rice fields and farmland. Visit Hmong and Lao Loum villages, where your guide will introduce you to residents and offer insights into activities such as cotton spinning, weaving, rice harvesting and vegetable growing.
At Kuang Si Waterfalls, enjoy views of the cascades and orchids in the surrounding park. Water flows over limestone terraces into cool turquoise pools, where swimming is possible in designated areas when conditions permit. Return to Luang Prabang at the end of the day.
Other meals are at your own expense.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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In the morning, visit Wat Xieng Thong, whose sweeping roofs reflect Luang Prabang’s distinctive architecture. Admire the Tree of Life mosaic and the chapel’s decorative panels, including scenes from the Ramayana. Visit the National Museum and explore the city’s gleaming temples and French colonial buildings. Continue to Wat Mai, built in 1796. The five-tiered roof of its wooden …
In the morning, visit Wat Xieng Thong, whose sweeping roofs reflect Luang Prabang’s distinctive architecture. Admire the Tree of Life mosaic and the chapel’s decorative panels, including scenes from the Ramayana.
Visit the National Museum and explore the city’s gleaming temples and French colonial buildings. Continue to Wat Mai, built in 1796. The five-tiered roof of its wooden chapel, or sim, is a fine example of Luang Prabang’s elegant style.
Your guide will accompany you to Luang Prabang Airport for departure, bringing your journey to a close.
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