Grand Tour of Indochina
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Grand Tour of Indochina
Itinerary
Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam
Fly overnight from London (regional connections available) to Hanoi, with Vietnam Airlines. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Hanoi
Arrive and transfer to The Ann Hotel Hanoi (or similar) for a 2-night stay. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (D)
Hanoi
Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Lunch is at KOTO restaurant, an organisation that provides vocational training or underprivileged youths in Vietnam. In the evening there is the opportunity to see a water puppet show*. (B, L)
Cruise on Lan Ha Bay
Cruise today in the lesser known Lan Ha Bay, home to Cat Ba Island, in the Gulf of Tonkin. Overnight accommodation on board the Indochine. (B, L, D)
Fly to Danang - Hoi An
Morning cruise around the karst limestone islands. Disembark in the late morning and drive to Hanoi airport for an evening flight to Danang. Transfer to the beachfront Boutique Hoi An Resort for a 3-night stay. (B)
Hoi An
Morning walking tour of Hoi An. Lunch at Streets International restaurant, a social enterprise with the aim of developing and operating sustainable programmes for street children. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)
Hoi An
Day at leisure. You may choose to cycle through the countryside or a visit to a local village*. (B)
Hue
Morning drive over the spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hue (weather permitting), stopping at the Museum of Cham Sculpture en route. Afternoon visit to the tomb of the Nguyen emperor, Tu Duc. Dine at a restored royal home of the Nguyen dynasty. Stay 1 night at the Pilgrimage Village. (B, L, D)
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Take a cyclo ride to the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City, followed by a river cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda. Transfer to the airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Stay 3 nights at the Grand Hotel. (B)
Ho Chi Minh City
Morning drive through the countryside to the Cu Chi tunnels. Afternoon city tour, visiting the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame cathedral and the War Remnants Museum. (B)
Mekong Delta
Drive to Cai Be, and explore the Mekong Delta by boat and on foot. (B, L)
Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Fly to Phnom Penh and transfer to La Rose Boutique Hotel & Spa for a 2-night stay. (B)
Phnom Penh
Morning visit to the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. Afternoon tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields. (B, L)
Fly to Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap and stay at Tara Angkor Hotelfor 2 nights. Afternoon visit to Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Bayon Temple. Watch the sun set with a cruise on Angkor Thom moat, drink in hand. (B)
Angkor Temples
Full-day tour of the temples. In the morning visit the magnificent Angkor Wat. After lunch, explore Ta Phrom and Neak Pean Temple. Farewell dinner at Khmer House, Srah Srang, within the Angkor Archaeological Park. (B, L, D)
Banteay Srei temple & Angkor National Museum & Fly to London
Morning excursion to Banteay Srei temple and Angkor National Museum. Transfer to the airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. (B)
Fly to London
Fly to London (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam
Fly overnight from London (regional connections available) to Hanoi, with Vietnam Airlines. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Hanoi
Arrive and transfer to The Ann Hanoi Hotel (or similar) for a 2-night stay. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (D)
Hanoi
Visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Lunch is at KOTO restaurant, an organisation that provides vocational training or underprivileged youths in Vietnam. This evening, there is the opportunity to see a water puppet show*. (B, L)
Cruise on Lan Ha Bay
Cruise today in the lesser known Lan Ha Bay, home to Cat Ba Island, in the Gulf of Tonkin. Overnight accommodation on board the Indochine. (B, L, D)
Fly to Danang - Hoi An
Cruise around the karst limestone islands. Disembark in the late morning and drive to Hanoi Airport for your evening flight to Danang. Transfer to the beachfront Boutique Hoi An Resort for a 3-night stay. (B)
Hoi An
Morning walking tour of Hoi An. Lunch at Streets International restaurant, a social enterprise with the aim of developing and operating sustainable programmes for street children. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)
Hoi An
Day at leisure. You may choose to cycle through the countryside or a visit to a local village*. (B)
Hue
Morning drive over the spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hue (weather permitting), stopping at the Museum of Cham Sculpture en route. Afternoon visit to the tomb of the Nguyen emperor, Tu Duc. Dine at a restored royal home of the Nguyen dynasty. Stay 1 night at the Pilgrimage Village. (B, L, D)
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Take a cyclo ride to the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City, followed by a river cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda. Transfer to the airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Stay 3 nights at the Grand Hotel. (B)
Ho Chi Minh City
Drive through the countryside to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Afternoon city tour, visiting the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum. (B)
Mekong Delta
Drive to Cai Be, and explore the Mekong Delta by boat and on foot. (B, L)
Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Fly to Phnom Penh and transfer to La Rose Boutique Hotel & Spa for a 2-night stay. (B)
Phnom Penh
Morning visit to the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. Afternoon tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields. (B, L)
Fly to Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap and stay at Tara Angkor Hotelfor 2 nights. Afternoon visit to Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Bayon Temple. Watch the sun set with a cruise on Angkor Thom moat, drink in hand. (B)
Angkor Temples
Full-day tour of the temples. In the morning visit the magnificent Angkor Wat. After lunch, explore Ta Phrom and Neak Pean Temple. Farewell dinner at Khmer House, Srah Srang, within the Angkor Archaeological Park. (B, L, D)
Banteay Srei temple & Angkor National Museum & Fly to London
Morning excursion to Banteay Srei temple and Angkor National Museum. Transfer to the airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. (B)
Fly to London via Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to London (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Cruise in the less-visited Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
- Enjoy a meal in a restored royal home from the Nguyen dynasty era in Hue, Vietnam
- Sunset boat ride on Angkor Thom moat, Cambodia
- Farewell dinner in the Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
Important information
What's included
- Small group size - average 10 people (max 18)
- 4-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
- International & internal flights
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 4 dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Welcome & farewell dinners
- Day at leisure in Hoi An for independent exploration
- Porterage at hotels
Tour extensions
- Extensions
- Extensions
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5 days 3 nights
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Extend your Indochina adventure with a tour of Luang Prabang, Laos. Discover the city with a guided tour, explore local monasteries and temples, and unwind with a scenic sunset cruise along the river.
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