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Day 1
Meals: D Arrive Hanoi
Private transfer to your hotel in the Old Quarter. Evening welcome dinner with your tour leader.
☾ Overnight: Hanoi
Discover Indochina
Hanoi, an overnight Halong Bay cruise, Hoi An's lantern-lit Ancient Town, sunrise at Angkor Wat and the dawn alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang — our signature introduction to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Our signature Indochina itinerary: Hanoi and a Halong Bay cruise, the ancient streets of Hoi An, Angkor Wat at sunrise, and the temples and river life of Luang Prabang.
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Overnight cruise through Halong Bay's limestone karsts
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Tailoring and lantern-making in Hoi An's Ancient Town
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Sunrise at Angkor Wat and the jungle ruins of Ta Prohm
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Dawn alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang
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Every internal flight, transfer and cruise night arranged for you
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Small group, capped at 16 travellers
15 daysDuration
Up to 16Group size
ModerateDifficulty
Small GroupTour style
Getting around: Private air-conditioned vehicle for every road transfer, three flights (Hanoi–Da Nang, Da Nang–Siem Reap via Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap–Luang Prabang via Vientiane) and one overnight Halong Bay cruise, all included in the price.
Best suited to: Couples, friends, small groups and families with older children
Day by day
Your 15-day itinerary
Fixed departures most Saturdays, minimum 2 travellers — see upcoming dates below, or ask us about a private departure on dates of your own choosing.
2
Day 2
Meals: B Hanoi city tour
Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum precinct and the Old Quarter on foot, ending with a water puppet show.
☾ Overnight: Hanoi
3
Day 3
Meals: B,L,D Board Halong Bay cruise
Drive to Tuan Chau Marina and board your cruise, sailing past the karsts to Sung Sot Cave.
☾ Overnight: Aboard cruise, Halong Bay
4
Day 4
Meals: B,L Halong Bay to Hanoi, fly to Da Nang
Morning kayaking before disembarking and transferring to the airport for your flight to Da Nang, then on to Hoi An.
☾ Overnight: Hoi An
5
Day 5
Meals: B Hoi An Ancient Town
Guided walk through the Ancient Town's merchant houses and the Japanese Covered Bridge, with a lantern-making workshop in the evening.
☾ Overnight: Hoi An
6
Day 6
Meals: B,L Market visit & cooking class, free afternoon
Morning market-to-table cooking class; afternoon free for tailoring fittings or the beach at An Bang.
☾ Overnight: Hoi An
7
Day 7
Meals: B Fly to Siem Reap
Transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Siem Reap via Ho Chi Minh City. Evening at leisure.
☾ Overnight: Siem Reap
8
Day 8
Meals: B,L Angkor Wat sunrise & Bayon
Dawn at Angkor Wat, then Angkor Thom's Bayon temple and Ta Prohm's tree-swallowed ruins.
☾ Overnight: Siem Reap
9
Day 9
Meals: B Tonle Sap floating village
Boat trip across Tonle Sap Lake to a floating village, free afternoon in Siem Reap.
☾ Overnight: Siem Reap
10
Day 10
Meals: B Fly to Luang Prabang
Morning flight to Luang Prabang via Vientiane. Sunset at Mount Phousi.
☾ Overnight: Luang Prabang
11
Day 11
Meals: B,L Alms-giving ceremony & Kuang Si Falls
Dawn alms-giving ceremony, morning market, then Kuang Si Falls' turquoise pools in the afternoon.
☾ Overnight: Luang Prabang
12
Day 12
Meals: B Royal Palace Museum & Pak Ou Caves
Royal Palace Museum, then a Mekong boat trip to the Buddha-filled Pak Ou Caves.
☾ Overnight: Luang Prabang
13
Day 13
Meals: B Free day in Luang Prabang
Full day at leisure — optional cycling, spa treatments, or a return visit to the night market.
☾ Overnight: Luang Prabang
14
Day 14
Meals: B,D Farewell dinner
Free morning, then a farewell Lao dinner with traditional Baci ceremony.
☾ Overnight: Luang Prabang
15
Day 15
Meals: B Departure
Private transfer to Luang Prabang International Airport for your onward flight.
Rest easy
Where you'll stay
Nights 1-2
4-Star Hotel, Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi · Deluxe Double/Twin
★★★★☆
Night 3
Halong Bay Cruise Cabin
Halong Bay · Deluxe Ocean-View Cabin
★★★★★
Nights 4-6
4-Star Resort, Hoi An
Hoi An · Garden View Room
★★★★☆
Nights 7-9
4-Star Hotel, Siem Reap
Siem Reap · Deluxe Room
★★★★☆
Nights 10-14
Boutique Hotel, Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang · Heritage Room
★★★★☆Plan with confidence
Inclusions & booking information
What's included
- 14 nights' accommodation (12 hotel, 2 cruise cabin)
- All internal flights between countries
- Daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
- Private air-conditioned transport and English-speaking guides throughout
- All entrance fees per itinerary
What's not included
- International flights to/from Hanoi and from Luang Prabang
- Visa fees for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
Cancellation policy
- More than 30 days before departure: full refund minus a $200 per-person deposit
- 15-30 days before departure: 50% of total price
- 7-14 days before departure: 75% of total price
- Less than 7 days or no-show: 100% of total price
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many internal flights are there?
Three: Hanoi–Da Nang, Da Nang–Siem Reap (via Ho Chi Minh City), and Siem Reap–Luang Prabang (via Vientiane), all included in the price.
Can this itinerary be done in reverse?
Yes — we can run it Luang Prabang to Hanoi if that better suits your international flights; ask your consultant for a reversed quote.
Traveller stories
What our guests say
The Whitfield Family · Google
★★★★★
Three countries, zero logistics stress. Every transfer and flight connection was seamless.
David & Linh · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
We asked for this as a honeymoon itinerary and they upgraded our Halong Bay cabin without us even asking. Incredible trip.
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