This is the ultimate South East Asian journey, designed to get you into the heart of the region by travelling along the Mekong in Vietnam, meeting villagers in Laos and enjoying sunrise at the temples of Cambodia. Discover the cultural, historical and natural tapestry that makes South East Asia so colourful and enticing.
Enriching tailormade journeys – for you
This bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; maybe an overnight boat stay on the Mekong or a hotel in the shadow of Angkor Wat. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1897.
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Overnight flight to Bangkok, and transfer to Ko Samet.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Sai Kaew Beach Resort Included meals: Breakfast
Sai Kaew Beach Resort
Located in the north-east corner of Ko Samet, Sai Kaew Beach Resort gains by having access to two wonderful beachfronts. This comfortable resort has cabins set along the beach or in gardens, each with its own balcony. Swim in the resort’s pool or the warm, clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand, before enjoying a delicious meal in one of the hotel’s restaurants.
Day 3 to 4:
Ko Samet
Over the next two days, you have free time to enjoy the island of Ko Samet. Lying just 6km off the coast of the mainland, Ko Samet is a picturesque island with many attractive coves, bays and excellent beaches. It has a fun, yet relaxed, vibe.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Sai Kaew Beach Resort Included meals: Breakfast
Sai Kaew Beach Resort
Located in the north-east corner of Ko Samet, Sai Kaew Beach Resort gains by having access to two wonderful beachfronts. This comfortable resort has cabins set along the beach or in gardens, each with its own balcony. Swim in the resort’s pool or the warm, clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand, before enjoying a delicious meal in one of the hotel’s restaurants.
Day 5:
Fly to Hanoi
Transfer to the port and travel to Bangkok for your flight to Hanoi.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Prestige Hotel
Prestige Hotel
Set in the heart of Hanoi and only a short drive from the Old Quarter, the Prestige Hotel offers its guests a comfortable stay. With spacious rooms, modern decor, a bar, restaurant and rooftop swimming pool, this hotel is a great place to relax after a busy day exploring the city.
Day 6:
Halong Bay
Drive to stunning Halong Bay and board a refurbished wooden junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters. Drop anchor for the night near a remote island.
Overnight Standard Hotel (H+)
in Indochina Sails Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Indochina Sails
Indochina Sails offers six wooden junks, traditionally designed, with contemporary and luxurious cabins and facilities. Cabins have large windows – perfect for admiring the passing scenery – and good-sized bathrooms, as well as little touches to make your stay special. On-board you’ll have experienced chefs to cook your lunch and dinner, while you relax and enjoy this opulent sailing experience.
Day 7:
Explore Halong Bay
Spend the morning sailing, stopping to visit colourful grottos and swimming near deserted beaches. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon and take the overnight train to Hue.
Overnight Train (U)Included meals: Breakfast
Day 8:
Hue
Arrive in Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, and spend the rest of the day visiting the spectacular Citadel, which is built on the same design as Beijing’s Forbidden Palace, Dong Ba market and take a boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Saigon Morin Hotel
Saigon Morin Hotel
With a history which dates back to 1901, this hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Hue. With its grand colonial design, the hotel features well-equipped, comfortable guest rooms and is full of old world charm.
Day 9 to 10:
Hoi An
Drive to Hoi An, via the Marble Mountains. There are various options for your stay; embark on a walking tour of this quaint town with its vibrant riverside market and nearby beach. Stop at a lantern workshop to see the locals at work, take a sunset boat trip, get a suit or dress tailored or dine at an ancient house in town.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Hoi An Life Resort Included meals: Breakfast
Hoi An Life Resort
Just a short walk away from the old town, this resort blends Dutch, French, Chinese and Japanese influences to create a unique and harmonious atmosphere. The stylish guest rooms all have their own private porch as well air-conditioning and ceiling fan.
Day 11:
Ho Chi Minh City
Drive to Danang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, where the rest of your day will be spent exploring the city on your own.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Liberty Central Included meals: Breakfast
Liberty Central
The Liberty Central is located close to the famous Ben Thanh market, and a short stroll to entertainment, shopping and dining options in the central district. The hotel has a restaurant and in-room internet access.
Day 12:
Mekong adventure
Leave Ho Chi Minh City for your Mekong adventure. Cycle through serene countryside, stopping at an orchard to sample local fruit, before cruising to a local house for lunch and taking a sampan ride around small creeks to your village house for the night; enjoy dinner with your hosts.
After breakfast, take a bike ride, passing orchards, local markets, schools and other small villages. Then, take a boat trip to Vinh Long including a visit to the town’s market before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Liberty Central Included meals: Breakfast
Liberty Central
The Liberty Central is located close to the famous Ben Thanh market, and a short stroll to entertainment, shopping and dining options in the central district. The hotel has a restaurant and in-room internet access.
Day 14:
Cu Chi Tunnels
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, miles of tiny underground passages, which helped to hide Vietnamese soldiers during the war, providing refuge and a place to survive. You can even try and squeeze into one yourself. Continue to Phnom Penh.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Camp Moremi Included meals: Breakfast
Camp Moremi
Camp Moremi is situated on the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the heart of the Moremi Game reserve. 22 guests are accommodated in African-style ensuite safari tents, each on raised teak platforms with viewing decks overlooking the Xakanaxa Lagoon. The focal point of the camp is around the Moremi Tree Lodge, which houses the dining area, lounge and bar, a well-resourced wildlife reference library and shaded by giant ebony trees overlooking the lagoon.
Day 15:
Phnom Penh
Marvel at the splendour of the Grand Palace, Silver Pagoda and the city’s oldest shrine, Wat Phnom. A visit to the “Killing Fields” and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a must to learn something of Cambodia’s history.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Amanjaya Pancam Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Amanjaya Pancam Hotel
A boutique property, located near to the riverfront and walking distance to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Furnished in tradition style, this hotel offers a taste of Cambodia with all modern comforts – including all rooms with private balconies. It’s a perfect blend of a little extravagance and Cambodian hospitality.
Day 16:
Siem Reap
Morning drive to Siem Reap; check-in to your hotel and explore free-time.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Prince D’Angkor Included meals: Breakfast
Prince D’Angkor
Prince D’Angkor is a larger hotel, decorated in traditional Khmer style and with all the modern facilities you’d expect of an international standard hotel. It has a restaurant, grill, piano bar and spa, while rooms are spacious with TV and telephone.
Day 17:
Royal city of Angkor
Take your time to explore the temple ruins of the fabled royal city of Angkor. With more than 100 temples to discover, each one with its own unique character, you’ll have plenty to see. Choose your favourite – perhaps watching the sunrise from the five stone towers of Angkor Wat or the sunset from the mountain-shaped temple of Phnom Bakheng.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Prince D’Angkor Included meals: Breakfast
Prince D’Angkor
Prince D’Angkor is a larger hotel, decorated in traditional Khmer style and with all the modern facilities you’d expect of an international standard hotel. It has a restaurant, grill, piano bar and spa, while rooms are spacious with TV and telephone.
Day 18:
Luang Prabang
Fly to Luang Prabang and tour the city’s shrines. Your visit begins with a trip to the Royal Palace Museum, before heading to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong representative of classic Laotian architecture because of its sweeping low roofs.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Maison Souvannaphoum Included meals: Breakfast
Maison Souvannaphoum
Maison Souvannaphoum was once home to Laotian royalty and now has a mix of colonial style and contemporary design. This small hotel offers a spa and restaurant.
Day 19:
Explore Luang Prabang
A day at leisure to explore Luang Prabang’s markets, ethnic villages and beautiful waterfalls; why not cool off with a refreshing swim in pools or walk along forest trails. There’s also the option to take a cruise on the Mekong River or visit the mysterious Pak Ou caves.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Maison Souvannaphoum Included meals: Breakfast
Maison Souvannaphoum
Maison Souvannaphoum was once home to Laotian royalty and now has a mix of colonial style and contemporary design. This small hotel offers a spa and restaurant.
Day 20:
Bolaven Plateau
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Pakse, and drive to the Bolaven Plateau. The area is famous for its many waterfalls, including Tad Fan; Tad Fan waterfall is spectacular with twin waterfalls plummeting into a deep gorge. In the afternoon you visit many minority villages.
Overnight Standard Hotel (H+)
in Tad Lo Lodge Included meals: Breakfast
Tad Lo Lodge
The location of Tad Lo Lodge is spectacular; sitting above the Sexet River with great views of the Tad Lo and Tad Hang waterfalls. Rooms are in Lao-style villas set on stilts, each with its own balcony. There is a terrace restaurant and the lodge is also home to 2 rescued elephants.
Day 21:
Bolaven Plateau
Explore the many waterfalls of the Bolaven Plateau.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Champasak Grand Included meals: Breakfast
Champasak Grand
Champasak Grand has a lovely location in Pakse. Rooms are spacious and traditionally decorated in Lao style. Panoramic windows offer a riverside view from some rooms. The coffee shop, lobby bar and dining room offer international cuisine and 24-hour food and drink, or you can relax by the swimming pool or in the spa.
Day 22:
Fly to Bangkok and on to the UK
After breakfast, fly to Bangkok and continue to the UK.
