A Journey through Southeast Asia

Certainly! Here’s the updated itinerary with each day labeled for easy reference:

Tour Overview

Vietnam’s stunning Halong Bay, Cambodia’s magnificent Angkor temples, Mount Phousi in Laos, and a cruise of the Mekong to Thailand – this epic journey includes so much.

Highlights:

• Return flights from Heathrow with Vietnam Airlines and Thai Airways and internal flights
• 18 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels, plus overnight cruise and 2 nights in flight
• 43 meals: 19 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 9 dinners
• Travelsphere Tour Manager and Local Guides
• Overseas transfers and other transportation
• Porterage
• Audio Guide

Itinerary

Day 1: UK to Hanoi

Depart on your overnight flight to Hanoi today.

Day 2: Hanoi

Upon arrival in Vietnam’s capital city, transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. In the evening, we gather and head to a restaurant for dinner.
Meals included: Dinner

Day 3: Hanoi

Explore Hanoi’s highlights, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and a bike rickshaw ride through the Ancient Quarter. End the day with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: Halong Bay

Travel through paddy fields to Halong Bay, where you’ll board a replica paddle steamer for a scenic cruise. Enjoy a sunset view and a tranquil night onboard.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Hue

Enjoy morning activities in Halong Bay like kayaking or Tai Chi, before heading to the airport for your flight to Hue.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6: Hue

Explore Hue, the former capital of Vietnam, with a cruise on the Perfume River, visit to Thien Mu Pagoda, and a meal at the Lien Hao Pagoda. Discover the Royal Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Hoi An

Drive along the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hoi An. After lunch, explore the town’s highlights, including Chua Ong Pagoda, Jinshang Temple, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Enjoy a Thu Bon River cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Hoi An

Visit STREETS International’s Oodles of Noodles project, where you’ll meet students, learn to make noodles, and enjoy a delicious bowl of Mi Quang noodles.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and begin an afternoon tour. Visit the Central Post Office, Saigon Opera House, Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, followed by an afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Saigon River.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Siem Reap

Fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia and start your exploration of the Angkor temples. Visit Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre, and Angkor Wat. End the day with sunset views at Pre Rup Temple.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 12: Siem Reap

Visit Chansar village, supported by Travelsphere Cares, where you’ll experience local life, have a Khmer lunch, and visit a Buddhist temple for a monk’s blessing.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: Siem Reap

Explore Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper Kings, and Ta Prohm Temple, enveloped by jungle.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 14: Luang Prabang

Drive to Kompong Khleang, a village built on stilts, before flying to Luang Prabang, Laos.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 15: Luang Prabang

Tour the highlights of Luang Prabang, including Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, the Royal Palace, and Wat Visoun. Optionally climb Mount Phousi for panoramic views.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 16: Luang Prabang

Rise early for a Buddhist alms-giving ceremony before visiting Kuang Si Waterfalls for a swim in the turquoise waters.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 17: Mekong River to Pakbeng

Cruise along the Mekong River to Pakbeng for an overnight stay. Stop at the Pak Ou Caves, filled with over 4,000 Buddha images.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 18: Mekong River to Chiang Rai

Continue cruising the Mekong River, passing wildlife and traditional villages, before crossing into Thailand and arriving in Chiang Rai.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 19: Chiang Mai

Visit the Hill Tribe Museum, Baan Dam (Black House), and Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple).
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 20: Chiang Mai

Explore the mountain-top Wat Doi Suthep, shop along ‘handicraft highway,’ and visit Waroros Market, along with Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh temples.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 21: Chiang Mai to UK

Enjoy some free time before heading to the airport for your flight back to the UK via Bangkok.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 22: Arrival in the UK

Arrive back in the UK today.

Meals included: None