Between January and March, much of this route tends to encounter milder temperatures and less rainfall, although the climate varies greatly between the north and south of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
LAOS · CULTURE + HERITAGE
INDOCHINA — VIETNAM, LAOS AND CAMBODIA
Temples, cities and landscapes of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
DURATION18 days
BEST TIMEJan–Mar
EXPERIENCECulture + Heritage
COUNTRYLaos
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Hanoi; Ha Long Bay; Hoi An; Ho Chi Minh; Luang Prabang; Siem Reap
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Hanoi's Old Quarter
2Cruise in Ha Long Bay
3Hoi An Ancient Town
4Luang Prabang temples
5Angkor Wat and Bayon
6Markets and gastronomy of Indochina
Combining Ha Long, Hoi An, Luang Prabang and Angkor on the same trip shows how Buddhism, colonial heritage, rivers and ancient capitals shaped the region in distinct ways.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi and start of the trip, with time for the Old Quarter, temples, lakes and street food.
DAY 2
Hanoi — local experiences
Old Quarter, temples, lakes and street food.
DAY 3
Hanoi — in depth
Cafes, markets and colonial heritage of the Vietnamese capital. The day also reserves space for the Old Quarter, temples, lakes and street food.
DAY 4
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay
Departure from Hanoi towards Ha Long Bay. After arrival, the stage begins by cruising between limestone formations and islands in the bay.
DAY 5
Ha Long Bay — local experiences
Cruise between limestone formations and islands in the bay.
DAY 6
Ha Long Bay — in depth
Navigation, caves and sunrise among the karsts of Ha Long. The day also reserves space for cruising between limestone formations and islands in the bay.
DAY 7
Ha Long Bay → Hoi An
Departure from Ha Long Bay towards Hoi An. After arrival, the stage begins with the ancient city, lanterns and historic houses along the Thu Bon River.
DAY 8
Hoi An — local experiences
Old town, lanterns and historic houses by the Thu Bon River.
DAY 9
Hoi An — in depth
Markets, tailor shops and cuisine of central Vietnam. The day also reserves space for the ancient city, lanterns and historic houses along the Thu Bon River.
DAY 10
Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City
Departure from Hoi An towards Ho Chi Minh City. After arrival, the tour begins with the markets, historic architecture and urban energy of southern Vietnam.
DAY 11
Ho Chi Minh — local experiences
Markets, historic architecture and urban energy of southern Vietnam.
DAY 12
Ho Chi Minh — in depth
Gastronomy, central neighborhoods and memory of old Saigon. The day also reserves space for markets, historic architecture and urban energy in southern Vietnam.
DAY 13
Ho Chi Minh → Luang Prabang
Departure from Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang. After arrival, the tour begins with Buddhist temples, colonial architecture and the banks of the Mekong.
DAY 14
Luang Prabang — local experiences
Buddhist temples, colonial architecture and the Mekong bank.
DAY 15
Luang Prabang — in depth
Lao pace, night markets and religious traditions of Laos. The day also reserves space for Buddhist temples, colonial architecture and the banks of the Mekong.
DAY 16
Luang Prabang → Siem Reap
Departure from Luang Prabang towards Siem Reap. After arrival, the stage begins at Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm.
DAY 17
Siem Reap — local experiences
Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm.
DAY 18
Siem Reap — in depth
Dawn between temples and reading of the Khmer civilization. The day also reserves space for Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia appear in sequence as three different readings of Indochina: intense cities, water landscapes, historic centers and large religious complexes.
YOUR WAY
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