From the fast-paced nightlife of Bangkok to a slow boat along the Mekong, this trip brings you the best of South East Asia on a shoestring. You'll party along the beautiful bay of Vietnam’s Nha Trang in the company of like-minded travellers and channel the French vibe sipping coffee in riverside cafes in Laos. Explore golden temples or hunt down treasures in local markets—the choice is all yours. Best of all, your CEO will take the hassle out of planning, so you're free to soak up the spirit of this amazing region.
What's Included
- Beaches of Nha Trang, Halong Bay boat cruise with lunch, Flight Hanoi to Vientiane, Slow boat up the Mekong, Temples of Luang Prabang, Limestone Karsts of Vang Vieng
- 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch. (Allow USD425-490 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotels/guesthouses (17 nts), sleeper train (4 nts).
- Local bus, aircon bus, train, walking, tuk tuk, local boat, junk boat, plane.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10.
Places Visited
- Laos
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City
Option to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants Museum, Colonial Quarter. Shop in Ben Thanh Market. Overnight Train to Nha Trang.
Days 3-4 Nha Trang (B)
Optional snorkelling boat trip, mud baths, motorbike tour of the area, relax by the beach. Overnight train to Da Nang (Hoi An) on Day 4.
Days 5-6 Hoi An (B)
Optional cooking school, My Son ruins, ride bikes to the beach, riverboat tour or explore the old town.
Days 7-8 Hue (2B)
Optional Citadel and Imperial Tombs tour, Perfume River boat trip, countryside motorbike tour. Overnight train to Hanoi.
Day 9 Halong Bay/Bai Chai Harbour (L)
Visit Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise, cave visit.
Day 10-11 Hanoi (2B)
Option to explore Hanoi, see Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hao Lo Prison, shop in the Old Quarter.
Day 12 Vientiane
A short flight takes us to the capital city of Laos. Option to visit temples, National Museum, That Luang (Golden Stupa), markets.
Days 13-14 Vang Vieng (B)
Optional hiking, biking, caving, swimming.
Days 15-16 Luang Prabang (B)
Optional cooking school, elephant trek, bike rides, temple visits, Royal Palace Museum, Kuang-Sii Waterfall and Bear Rescue Centre, night markets.
Day 17 Mekong River/Pakbeng (B)
Cruise the Mekong on a converted barge. Optional village walk and local market visit.
Day 18 Chiang Khong (B)
Mekong River travel day, cross into Thailand.
Day 19 Chiang Mai
Drive to Chiang Mai. Visit Doi Sutthep, Chiang Mai Zoo, catch a Thai Boxing match or grab a bargain at the famous night markets.
Day 20 Chiang Mai/Overnight Train
Free Day. In the evening we board our air conditioned overnight train to Bangkok (~12 hrs)
Day 21 Bangkok
Option to visit Wat Po and Grand Palace visit, shopping, massage.
Day 22 Bangkok (B)
Depart at any time.
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