Exploring Mysterious Indochina

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Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia sit on what was the Indochina Peninsula. These countries had centuries of rich cultural history, long before French colonization and subsequent war. On this 12-day tour, we’ll take you to the modern yet traditional cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and to see the ancient temples of Luang Prabang and Angkor Wat. We will introduce...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit architecture of old historical Hanoi and its small, less-visited streets
    • Explore Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in the city
    • Explore Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum then visit traditional stilt house and The One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit the mystical caves of Pak Ou, called Tham Ting by many locals.
    • Discover Angkor Thom, the Great City

What's this trip about?

    Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia sit on what was the Indochina Peninsula. These countries had centuries of rich cultural history, long before French colonization and subsequent war. On this 12-day tour, we’ll take you to the modern yet traditional cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and to see the ancient temples of Luang Prabang and Angkor Wat. We will introduce you to local artisans, communities and experts to delve deeper than most tourists go.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHo Chi Minh City
End CitySiem Reap

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Cambodia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Angkor Wat
  • Ha Long Bay
  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • Luang Prabang
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Saigon
  • Siem Reap

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Sailing
  • Short Cruise

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to Saigon

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, we will welcome and make sure that you are transferred to your hotel safely. The rest of the day is free & easy, allowing you time to settle in and begin your exploration of this amazing, vibrant city, still called Saigon by many. In the evening, you’ll meet your fellow My Way Travelers at a welcome dinner.

Day 2: Surprising Saigon

After enjoying your breakfast, you set out for a half-day exploration of this marvelous former capital of French Indochina. The main landmarks include: the Reunification Palace; where the Vietnam War ended when the Vietcong stormed its gates; the People’s Committee Bu...

Day 3: Hanoi Vietnam’s Charming Capital

Relax in the morning whilst awaiting transfer to the airport and your flight to Hanoi. Our guide, will assist your exploration of the diverse architecture of old historical Hanoi and its small, less-visited streets. These sit among the famous 36 streets that make up t...

Day 4: Remembering the Vietnam War

Your day begins at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of the communist revolutionary leader in an imposing structure on the side of one of the city’s major squares. Then we will visit his former residence; a traditional stilt house. The One Pillar Pago...

Day 5: Sailing Halong Bay

This day is spent in one of the most beautiful places on earth. We travel to Halong Bay, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site with almost 2000 islands of towering limestone rising improbably out of the waters in the Gulf of Tonkin. The waters were heavily involved as...

Day 6: Laos - Luang Prabang an Ancient Way of Life

After breakfast on board your delightful junk, you will return to Hanoi (lunch provided en route) and later take an evening flight to Luang Prabang. This former capital of Laosis now yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sits surrounded by mountains at the conflu...

Day 7: Buddhist Tradition & Rituals

In the morning, we take you visit just a few of the 100 or more temples here. These are considered among the most beautiful in Laos. Wat Xieng Thong, or the Temple of the Royal City, is a vast sprawling collection of sacred buildings. We move on to explore Wat Visoun,...

Day 8: Waterfalls, Pristine Nature & Traditional Crafts

After breakfast, We set out to Kuang Si Waterfalls, a lovely three-tiered waterfall tumbling down the rocks into turquoise pools. We’ll pay a visit to a local house to join in a Lao cooking class and eat the fruits of our labours. The hostess/chef grows all her own in...

Day 9: Monks at Dawn then Onward to Cambodia

Early morning Luang Prabang is like no other place. Get up early to witness the sunrise and watch monks in their saffron robes silently glide through the town, collecting alms as they go in a tradition spanning hundreds of years. Please be respectful of this holy occa...

Day 10: Angkor Wat - Asia’s Most Majestic Temple

Today you will marvel at the incredible temple that is Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site with huge carved towers and extraordinary bas-reliefs filling the walls. This extraordinary temple complex was erected in the 12th century in honor of the Hindu god Vishnu....

Day 11: Towering Temples and Sumptuous Silks

Today we pay a visit to Angkor Thom (the Great City), entering by the south gate and immediately discover the famous Bayon, built in the 12th and 13th centuries.  This temple is a perennial favourite. It is a Buddhist temple composed of 54 gigantic towers featuring no...

Day 12: Farewell Until We Meet Again

We invite you to spend the last few hours of your incredible trip by the hotel pool. Alternatively you may wish to stroll around Siem Reap as you wait the arrival of your your transfer to the airport. Your Hotel room remains at your disposal until noon. We hope your trip with us has been memorable and rewarding.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

Cancellation policy

Cancellation by You:

Where the Customer cancels the Tour reservation, then the effective date of cancellation will be the date the Company receives written notification. The cancellation charge to the Customer is listed below.

  • 30 days: tour deposit is refunded. Fees may apply for cancellation of airtickets and other travel arrangements.
  • 30-08 days: 30% of the Tour price is forfeited
  • 07-03 days: 50% of the Tour price is forfeited
  • 48 hours and no-show: non-refundable

For the avoidance of doubt, since some suppliers (hotels, cruise companies) have cancellation policies that are different from those of the Company, the cancellation charge may, at the Company’s discretion, be adjusted accordingly.

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