Grand Tour of Indochina

Grand Tour of Indochina – 28 Days

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, exploring ancient temples, vibrant cities, scenic landscapes, and rich cultures. This tour offers a comprehensive experience of Indochina’s history, traditions, and breathtaking natural beauty.

What’s Included

✔ Accommodation – 26 nights in hand-picked hotels & overnight train stays

✔ Meals – Breakfasts: 26, Lunches: 22, Dinners: 22

✔ Flights – International & domestic flights with current taxes

✔ Transport – Private transfers, comfortable coaches, overnight train & boat trips

✔ Guided Tours – Expert English-speaking local guides

✔ Entry Fees – Admission to all included attractions

✔ Cultural Experiences – Traditional dance performances, circus shows & hands-on local workshops

Tour Itinerary

Days 1-2: Fly to Saigon

• Overnight flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam’s largest and most dynamic city.

Day 3: Discover Saigon

• Visit:
  • Cu Chi Tunnels – Learn about the ingenuity of guerrilla warfare.
  • Reunification Palace
  • Central Post Office – A French colonial landmark
  • War Remnants Museum – Gain insight into Vietnam’s wartime history

Day 4: Mekong Delta

• Cruise through Ben Tre on the Mekong River
• Paddle through lush canals and observe traditional riverside life

Days 5-6: Explore Hoi An

• Fly to Danang & transfer to Hoi An
• Take a walking tour of Hoi An’s charming ancient streets
• Visit:
  • Japanese Bridge & traditional homes
  • Reaching Out workshop, a social enterprise for disabled artisans
• Next day: Visit the Tra Que farming village to experience local rural life

Day 7: Hoi An Leisure

• Day at leisure – explore the town or relax at the beach

Days 8-9: Hue’s Imperial Citadel

• Travel via the Hai Van Pass, stopping at scenic viewpoints
• Visit:
  • Royal Tomb of Minh Mang
  • Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Thien Mu Pagoda and take a Perfume River cruise

Day 10: Journey to Hanoi

• Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam’s historic capital
• Explore:
  • Old Quarter by cyclo ride
  • Enjoy a Vietnamese coffee overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake

Day 11: Explore Hanoi

• Morning at leisure
• Afternoon:
  • Visit the Museum of Ethnology & Temple of Literature
• Board an overnight train to Sapa

Days 12-13: Sapa Countryside

• Explore the rolling hills and rice terraces of Sapa
• Visit:
  • Ethnic minority villages (Cat Cat & Lao Chai)
  • Traditional tribal architecture
• Overnight train back to Hanoi

Days 14-15: Cruise Halong Bay

• Board a luxury cruise through Halong Bay, a UNESCO-listed wonder
• Explore:
  • Limestone karsts & emerald waters
  • Cave formations & floating fishing villages
• Return to Hanoi for The Quintessence of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air performance

Day 16: Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos

• Explore:
  • Ho Chi Minh Quarter & One Pillar Pagoda before flying to Luang Prabang

Day 17: Takbat Ceremony & Mekong Cruise

• Experience Takbat, the Buddhist alms-giving ceremony
• Cruise on the Mekong River to see the Pak Ou Caves filled with Buddha statues

Day 18: Kuang Si Waterfalls

• Visit:
  • National Museum
  • Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre
  • Stunning turquoise Kuang Si Waterfalls

Day 19: Travel to Vang Vieng

• Fly to Vientiane, then travel to Vang Vieng, set against a dramatic karst landscape

Day 20: Explore Vang Vieng

• Visit:
  • Tham Chang cave
  • Nam Song River countryside

Day 21: Discover Vientiane

• Return to Vientiane
• Visit:
  • Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Keo, That Luang Stupa & Patuxai Victory Monument
• Evening: Enjoy a traditional Lao music & dance performance

Day 22: Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Explore:
  • Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
  • National Museum for Khmer artefacts

Day 23: Explore Phnom Penh

• Visit:
  • Apsara Arts Association, helping Cambodian children preserve traditional dance
  • Tuol Sleng Museum & Killing Fields, offering a poignant insight into Cambodia’s past
  • Russian & Central markets

Day 24: Fly to Siem Reap & Sunset at Pre Rup

• Fly to Siem Reap
• Visit:
  • Banteay Srei Temple, a beautifully carved pink sandstone temple
  • Boat ride on the Angkor Thom moat

Day 25: Explore Angkor Temples

• Visit:
  • Ta Prohm (the jungle temple)
  • Angkor Thom & the Bayon temple
  • Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most iconic temple
• Evening: Watch the Phare Cambodian Circus

Day 26: Tonle Sap Lake

• High Water Season (Aug–Feb):
  • Cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to visit Kampong Kleng floating village
• Low Water Season (Mar–Jul):
  • Visit the floating village of Chong Kneas
• Enjoy an Apsara dance show & farewell dinner

Days 27-28: Fly Home

• Morning at leisure before flying home

Why Choose This Tour?

✅ Cultural Immersion – Angkor Temples, Hanoi’s Old Quarter & Sapa’s tribal villages

✅ Scenic Cruises – Halong Bay, Mekong Delta & Tonle Sap Lake

✅ Historic Landmarks – Royal Palace, Cu Chi Tunnels & Killing Fields

✅ Luxury & Comfort – 4-star accommodations, expert local guides & premium transport

This 28-day Grand Indochina tour is the ultimate way to explore Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, blending history, nature, and local culture into an unforgettable adventure.