Great Indochina Loop Itinerary
Days 1-2 Bangkok -Escape the clamour of the capital with a boat ride down the khlongs then temple-hop or hit the shops. Day 3 Chiang Mai - Climb 300 steps to the Doi Suthep temple to see a panorama of the city. Have a snack at the night bazaar - kao soy is a local specialty. Day 4 Chiang Khong -Explore remote border towns and soak up the riverside serenity.
Days 5-6 Mekong River - Watch village life pass by while cruising across the border to Laos. Call in at the Pak Ou Caves, adorned with thousands of carved Buddha images. Days 7-8 Luang Prabang - Get acquainted with Laos' history and culture at the Traditional Arts Museum. The spectacular Kuang Si Falls are the perfect place for an afternoon dip. Days 9-10 Vientiane - Explore the laidback capital on foot, by bicycle or by jumbo - Laos' answer to the tuk-tuk. Day 11 Homestay - Travel through stunning mountain scenery and enjoy a night as a guest in a traditional village home. Day 12 Ninh Binh - Enter Vietnam and follow the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail to the friendly town of Ninh Binh. Day 13 Halong Bay - Be enchanted by the ethereal beauty of Halong Bay. Perhaps explore a cave then share a seafood feast. Day 14-16 Hanoi - Experience Hanoi's seductive French charm and watch an evening performance of traditional water puppets. Catch the Reunification Express to Hue.
Day 17 Hue - Wander the Imperial Citadel, discover the wealth of the Nguyen emperors and board a dragon boat to cruise down the serene Perfume River. Days 18-20 Hoi An - This port town's rich heritage is evident in the shuttered windows and pitched roofs of the traditional merchant houses. Packed with artisans, tailors and food stalls, this is a bargain-hunter's heaven.
Days 21-22 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Browse the bustling Ben Thanh Market then jump in a cyclo and get acquainted with the tangle of Ho Chi Minh City's streets and alleyways.
Days 23-24 Phnom Penh - Learn about Cambodia's violent past at the Killing Fields. Later, appreciate the peace of present-day Phnom Penh with a beer at a bar on breezy Sisowath Quay.
Days 25-27 Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat - The enigmatic ruins of Angkor provide endless photo opportunities. Explore the wealth of temples dotted around Siem Reap. Days 28-29 Bangkok - Slurp spicy specialties or shop up a storm back in the energetic capital.
Days 1-2 Bangkok -Escape the clamour of the capital with a boat ride down the khlongs then temple-hop or hit the shops. Day 3 Chiang Mai - Climb 300 steps to the Doi Suthep temple to see a panorama of the city. Have a snack at the night bazaar - kao soy is a local specialty. Day 4 Chiang Khong -Explore remote border towns and soak up the riverside serenity.
Days 5-6 Mekong River - Watch village life pass by while cruising across the border to Laos. Call in at the Pak Ou Caves, adorned with thousands of carved Buddha images. Days 7-8 Luang Prabang - Get acquainted with Laos' history and culture at the Traditional Arts Museum. The spectacular Kuang Si Falls are the perfect place for an afternoon dip. Days 9-10 Vientiane - Explore the laidback capital on foot, by bicycle or by jumbo - Laos' answer to the tuk-tuk. Day 11 Homestay - Travel through stunning mountain scenery and enjoy a night as a guest in a traditional village home. Day 12 Ninh Binh - Enter Vietnam and follow the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail to the friendly town of Ninh Binh. Day 13 Halong Bay - Be enchanted by the ethereal beauty of Halong Bay. Perhaps explore a cave then share a seafood feast. Day 14-16 Hanoi - Experience Hanoi's seductive French charm and watch an evening performance of traditional water puppets. Catch the Reunification Express to Hue.
Day 17 Hue - Wander the Imperial Citadel, discover the wealth of the Nguyen emperors and board a dragon boat to cruise down the serene Perfume River. Days 18-20 Hoi An - This port town's rich heritage is evident in the shuttered windows and pitched roofs of the traditional merchant houses. Packed with artisans, tailors and food stalls, this is a bargain-hunter's heaven.
Days 21-22 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Browse the bustling Ben Thanh Market then jump in a cyclo and get acquainted with the tangle of Ho Chi Minh City's streets and alleyways.
Days 23-24 Phnom Penh - Learn about Cambodia's violent past at the Killing Fields. Later, appreciate the peace of present-day Phnom Penh with a beer at a bar on breezy Sisowath Quay.
Days 25-27 Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat - The enigmatic ruins of Angkor provide endless photo opportunities. Explore the wealth of temples dotted around Siem Reap. Days 28-29 Bangkok - Slurp spicy specialties or shop up a storm back in the energetic capital.
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