Southeast Asia Culture & Nature Tour
From the bustling cities of Bangkok and Hanoi to the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat and breath-taking natural beauty of Halong Bay, this inclusive cultural tour of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand is ready to give you a fantastic introduction to these amazing countries.
We begin in history steeped Hanoi, seeing sites constructed in the 11th century, as well as watching a water puppet show, a tradition synonymous with Vietnam. UNESCO-listed Halong Bay is next, where we’ll spent the night cruising this spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. After further continuing through Vietnam, we’ll visit Siem Reap. The temples of Angkor, which are just outside of Siem Reap, are one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, with Angkor Wat being the largest religious temple in the world, are just some of the brilliant sites we’ll visit in Cambodia. The pace of life seems slower in Luang Prabang, Laos, our next stop. On our second morning, we will rise early to partake in a Buddhist alms-giving ceremony, watching the monks walking silently through the streets. We’ll cruise the Mekong into Thailand, where we’ll explore further before returning to the UK. This tour includes so much!
Suitable for adults of all ages.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
18 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels, plus overnight cruise and 2 nights in flight
EXPERIENCES
Holiday Director and Local Guides
Audio Guide
Tours of Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
Bicycle rickshaw ride around Hanoi's Ancient Quarter
Vietnamese coffee overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake
Traditional water puppet show with backstage visit
Overnight cruise on Halong Bay
Boat trip along the Perfume River
Travel the scenic Hai Van Pass
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels
Dinner cruise on the Saigon River
Explore Cambodia's Angkor Temple complex
Chansar village and an ox cart ride
Receive a blessing from a monk
Visit a Khmer family
Visit a village built on stilts in Tonle Sap Lake
Luang Prabang tour
Cruise the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves
Kuang Si Waterfalls visit
Experience an alms-giving ceremony
Chiang Rai sightseeing tour followed by a visit to the hilltribe villages
Local Flavours - Welcome dinner at KOTO Restaurant
FOOD & DRINK
43 meals: 19 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 10 dinners
Trip Pace
Relaxed
Day 1 UK/Hanoi
Meals included: None
Day 2 Hanoi
Meals included: Dinner
Day 3 Hanoi
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 Halong Bay
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 Hue
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 6 Hue
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 7 Hoi An
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 8 Hoi An
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 11 Siem Reap
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 12 Siem Reap
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 13 Siem Reap
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 14 Luang Prabang
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 15 Luang Prabang
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 16 Luang Prabang
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 17 Mekong River to Pakbeng
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 18 Mekong River to Chiang Rai
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 19 Chiang Rai
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 20 Bangkok
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 21 Bangkok to UK
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 22 UK
Meals included: None
Additional Information
When you book this holiday, you are contributing to a number of initiatives in Chansar Village, which you will visit, and the Oodles of Noodles project.
