Images of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • UK - In Flight

  Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Hanoi.

• Day 2 • Hanoi

  Begin the afternoon in Vietnam’s leafy, elegant capital. Wander along the wide, tree-lined boulevards of the French Quarter, where colonial buildings stand shoulder to shoulder. Visit the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum before continuing to the tranquil Ngoc Son Temple, set on a small island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake. Incense drifts through the air, adding to the calm atmosphere. End the day with a walk through the vibrant Old Quarter. Please note: depending on your arrival flight time, this included city tour may take place on Day 3 to make a full day city tour, with the rest of Day 2 at leisure after your flight.

• Day 3 • Hanoi

  Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, then view Ho Chi Minh’s stilted house, set in peaceful lakeside gardens. Pass the 12th-century One Pillar Pagoda before continuing to the Temple of Literature, once reserved for emperors and mandarins. Conclude the morning at West Lake with visits to Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist sites. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon before attending a traditional water-puppet performance in a local theatre.

• Day 4 • Halong Bay

  Travel to Halong Bay this morning, where nearly 3,000 limestone islands rise dramatically from the emerald waters of the South China Sea. Cruise among the towering karsts, weaving between islands and exploring caves and grottoes. After time on the water, return to Hanoi.

• Day 5 • Hanoi - Hue

  Transfer to Hanoi Airport for the flight to Hue, the former imperial capital and once the political, cultural and religious heart of Vietnam.

• Day 6 • Hue

  Discover Hue’s imperial legacy on a full-day tour. Explore the vast Imperial Citadel before boarding a boat along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, recognised by its seven-tiered octagonal tower. Visit the elaborate tombs of Nguyen Dynasty emperors, including Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, set among the surrounding hills.

• Day 7 • Hue - Danang - Hoi An

  Travel south to Danang and visit the Cham Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of Cham sculpture. Continue overland to Hoi An, pausing to admire the Marble Mountains and Non Nuoc Beach. Arrive in Hoi An, a remarkably preserved trading port known for its blend of Chinese, French and Japanese influences. Explore the Old Town on foot, seeing traditional shophouses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Take a short cruise along the Thu Bon River before checking in to the hotel.

• Day 8 • Hoi An

  Spend the day at leisure. Explore the atmospheric Old Town further or relax at the hotel.

• Day 9 • Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City

  Transfer to Danang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the city’s French colonial landmarks, including the Central Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, the Opera House and City Hall. Visit a local museum and explore bustling Ben Thanh Market. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening.

• Day 10 • Cu Chi Tunnels

  Travel to Cu Chi to explore the vast underground tunnel network used by the Viet Cong. Learn how the tunnels functioned as living quarters, supply routes and strategic bases during wartime. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for a relaxed afternoon.

• Day 11 • Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho

  Visit a Cao Dai temple before travelling south to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta. Board a motorised boat and cruise along one of the river’s tributaries, observing daily life on the water and activity in the rice fields. Continue by coach to Can Tho.

• Day 12 • Can Tho - Chau Doc

  Set out early by boat to experience a floating market at its liveliest. Return to Can Tho to visit the Mekong Delta Museum and a local Khmer pagoda. Drive to Chau Doc this afternoon and take a boat trip to a traditional houseboat and a nearby Cham community, with visits to temples characteristic of the region.

• Day 13 • Phnom Penh

  Travel by boat to Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Transfer to the hotel in the French Quarter on arrival. Spend the afternoon exploring Central Market and visiting Wat Phnom.

• Day 14 • Phnom Penh

  This morning, visit the Royal Palace, the beautiful Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. This afternoon, continue to the Tuol Sleng Museum and the infamous Killing Fields. Late in the afternoon take a boat ride on the Mekong River in time for sunset.

• Day 15 • Siem Reap

  Journey to Siem Reap, gateway to the temples of Angkor. Check in to the hotel and enjoy time at leisure.

• Day 16 • Siem Reap

  Explore Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument and Cambodia’s most iconic temple complex. Continue to Ta Prohm, where ancient stone towers intertwine with jungle roots. This afternoon, cruise on Tonle Sap Lake and visit one of its floating villages. Enjoy dinner accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance performance.

• Day 17 • Siem Reap

  Today begins with a visit to the most remote and exquisite ruins of Banteay Srei - The Citadel of Women – built in the 10th century and renowned for its superb decoration. Returning to Siem Reap, visit SATCHA Cambodian handicraft centre, where local artisans' are empowered to develop through knowledge of traditional and contemporary skills. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

• Day 18 • Siem Reap - Luang Prabang

  Explore the South Gate of Angkor Thom and continue to Bayon Temple, famed for its serene stone faces. Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for the flight to Luang Prabang in Laos. Transfer to the hotel on arrival. Remainder of the day at leisure.

• Day 19 • Luang Prabang

  Visit the cascading Kuang Si Waterfalls and stop at the nearby bear sanctuary. This afternoon, explore Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang’s most revered temple, and visit Wat Mai, formerly associated with the royal palace.

• Day 20 • Luang Prabang

  Cruise along the Mekong River in a traditional boat, passing rural villages and quiet riverbanks. Visit the Pak Ou Caves, home to centuries-old Buddha images, before sailing back to Luang Prabang.

• Day 21 • Luang Prabang - Hanoi

  Fly to Hanoi where you stay overnight.

• Day 22 • UK

  Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Upon arrival, if you've booked our nationwide shared chauffeur service, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.