See the highlights of Indochina on this epic 22-day adventure. Explore the vibrant cityscape of Bangkok, marvel at the majestic granite peak of Doi Suthep, and savour pad thai in Chiang Mai. Shop for souvenirs in Ho Chi Minh City and join the locals sipping coffee at a lakeside café in Hanoi. This adventure is the perfect balance between have-to-see highlights and free time to venture out on your own.
Day 1: BangkokArrive at any time.
Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang MaiGuided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visits. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Day 3: Chiang MaiEnjoy a guided tour of Doi Suthep temple. Optional activities include a cooking class or visit to the night market.
Day 4: Chiang Mai/Chiang KhongHead to Chiang Khong via Wat Rong Khun and enjoy the view of the mighty Mekong.
Day 5: Chiang Khong/Muang PakbèngCross the border into Laos then travel by traditional boat down the Mekong River.
Day 6: Muang Pakbèng/Luang PrabangContinue down the Mekong for most of the day. Take a guided tour of the Pak Ou caves before arriving in Luang Prabang.
Day 7: Luang PrabangEnjoy a guided tour of the Ethnology Museum and Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre before heading to the new Planeterra project Ban Ou community. Relax in the afternoon at the Kuang Si waterfalls.
Day 8: Luang PrabangEnjoy a free day exploring all Luang Prabang has to offer. Options include cooking classes, temple visits, massages, night market shopping, and cycling.
Day 9: Luang Prabang/Vang ViengSpend the night in a local village enjoying traditional Laotian food. Sleep and eat like a local.
Day 10: Vang ViengEnjoy free time in Vang Vieng. Move to a hotel for the night, an ideal location for exploring the countryside by bicycle or kayak.
Day 11: Vang Vieng/VientianeExplore the capital of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the National Museum, or explore highlights of the town.
Day 12: Vientiane/HanoiFly from Vientiane to Hanoi.
Day 13: HanoiVisit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, stilt house, and Presidential Palace. Enjoy an included water puppet show. Opt to visit the Temple of Literature, museums, and Hoa Lo Prison.
Day 14: Hanoi/Ha LongEnjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.
Day 15: Ha Long/HuếEnjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.
Day 16: HuếGuided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Day 17: Huế/Hoi AnDrive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.
Day 18: Hoi AnExplore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.
Day 19: Hoi AnSpend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
Day 20: Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh CityFly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic city.
Day 21: Ho Chi Minh CityEnjoy a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn more about the Vietnam War. Use free time in the afternoon to explore sprawling Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 22: Ho Chi Minh CityDepart at any time.
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