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South East Asia Uncovered

Trip Type: Explorer

22 Days
| 1 - 16 People

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NZD $5,700.00 /Person
Travel from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City, experiencing the delights of northern Thailand, the laidback river lifestyle of Laos and the cultural richness …
South East Asia Uncovered

Travel from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City, experiencing the delights of northern Thailand, the laidback river lifestyle of Laos and the cultural richness of Vietnam. From the bright lights of Bangkok to the age-old charms of Luang Prabang and the buzz of Hanoi, go on a voyage of discovery and relaxation. Travel down the mighty Mekong and become acquainted with the tranquillity of remote villages and friendly locals along the way. Sip coffee by the lake in Hanoi, stroll the pristine shoreline around Ha Long Bay, take in the charming old-world ambiance of Hue and marvel at the hectic pace of life in Ho Chi Minh City. This is an adventure full of beauty and contrast that will introduce you to the delicious cuisine, friendly people, beautiful landscape and cosmopolitan cities of these fascinating countries.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok - Overnight train

Day 3: Chiang Mai

Day 4: Chiang Mai

Day 5: Chiang Khong

Day 6: Mekong River - Pak Beng

Day 7: Mekong River - Luang Prabang

Day 8: Luang Prabang

Day 9: Luang Prabang

Day 10: Vang Vieng

Day 11: Vang Vieng

Day 12: Vientiane

Day 13: Hanoi

Day 14: Halong Bay

Day 15: Hanoi – Overnight train

Day 16: Hue

Day 17: Hue

Day 18: Hoi An

Day 19: Hoi An

Day 20: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 21: Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City

Day 22: Ho Chi Minh City

Trip Inclusions

Meals

17 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Boat, Motorbike, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private Mini bus, Taxi, Longtail boat, Sampan, Tuk Tuk

Accomodation

Guesthouse (2 nights), Hotel (16 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)

Included Activities

  • Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
  • Bangkok - Wat Pho
  • Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Complex
  • Chiang Mai - ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary
  • Chiang Rai - Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
  • Mekong River - 2 day boat trip
  • Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves
  • Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfalls
  • Luang Prabang - Weaving workshop and social enterprise visit
  • Luang Prabang - Alms giving ceremony
  • Vientiane - COPE visit
  • Vientiane - Wat Si Saket
  • Hanoi - KOTO dinner
  • Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
  • Halong Bay - Cave entry
  • Halong Bay - The Green Life Visit
  • Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit
  • Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
  • Hue - Highlights & back streets tour by motorbike
  • Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
  • Hue - Vegetarian Lunch at Pagoda
  • Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
  • Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
  • Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
  • Mekong Delta - Mekong Delta Day Trip & Village Tuk-Tuk Tour
  • Mekong Delta - Lunch
Trip Highlights
  • The two day boat journey down the iconic Mekong River passes incredible rural scenery and is one of the must-dos to truly experience South East Asia.
  • Sample local food wherever you go, from a seafood dinner on Ha Long Bay, street snacks at markets, a meal at a buddhist nunnery, coconut candy and tropical fruits in the Mekong Delta, and a final dinner at KOTO restaurant.
  • Sail through Ha Long Bay's limestone karsts and island caves, visit a centre that turns the bay's discarded trash into treasures and spend the night checking out the stars on an overnight cruise.
  • Discover the mysterious beauty of the Lao jungle as you walk side by side with recently rescued elephants on stroll through their natural habitat.
  • Rise with the sun and watch saffron-robed monks shuffle between houses, where the faithful wait with offerings as part of an alms giving ritual.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: TLSXC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Ends: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Countries Visited: Lao Pdr

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Destination Details

Lao Pdr
| 22 Days
| 1 - 16 People