Grand Tour of Indochina

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 trains underprivileged youths. This evening, there is the opportunity to see a water puppet show*. (B, L)

Cruise on Halong Bay

Enjoy a cruise amid the magical karst-strewn scenery of Halong Bay, and explore a cave by sampan skiff or kayak. Overnight stay aboard the Indochine Premium (or similar). (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 that assists 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

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 Lotus Blanc Hotel for 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)

Angkor temples

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.