Mekong Legends - 10D/9N

photo of floating houses in The Mekong River, courtesy of Vietnam Tourism BoardThe Mekong River, known as the Mother of waters, is the heart and soul of mainland Southeast Asia crossing through Yunnan, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Millions of people have depended on the Mekong for most aspects of their daily lives, its annual floods are essential to agriculture and many legends have been born along its course…

Indochina - Indochina was a federation of French colonies and protectorates in south-east Asia, consisting of Cochin China, Tonkin, Annam (all of which now form Vietnam), Laos and the Khmer Republic (now Cambodia). As a geographic term, Indochina also includes Thailand and Burma. Each of the Indochina Countries has its own unique attractions. Ancient monuments and old royal capitals bear witness to an illustrious past, while life styles present fascinating and contrasting images. Natural sights also abound, from the mountains to rainforests, and from wooded valleys to vast flood plains. Today the region provides exciting travel opportunity as the countries of the Mekong basin are fully accessible. Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam all now offer fresh and fascinating tour options and Thailand, in most cases, provides the perfect gateway for these journeys of discovery.

Included: Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only Continental Breakfast) - All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport - Economy class on domestic flights - All entrance fees - English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request) - Accommodation - Meals Half Board - Visa-approval letter for Vietnam.

Not Included: Visas and passports - Any personal expenses (like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc) - Meals other than those specified in the itinerary - International airfare - Airport taxes.

Departures: Daily. Guaranteed with 2 passengers minimum.

Accommodation: There are three levels of Hotels to choose: Standard, First Class and Deluxe.

photo of a view from the street in Laos, courtesy of Laos Tourism Board

Day by day Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Siem Reap - Arrival in Siem Reap. Transfer. Overnight in Siem Reap.
  • Day 2 Siem Reap - Sightseeing in Angkor. Visit Angkor Wat. Visit Angkor Thom. Excursion to the Tonle Sap Lake with boat trip. Overnight in Siem Reap.
  • Day 3 Siem Reap / Phnom Penh - Transfer - Flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Transfer. Sightseeing in Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
  • Day 4 Phnom Penh - Transfer. Flight from Phnom Penh to Saigon. Arrival in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Transfer. Sightseeing in Saigon.
  • Day 5 Saigon / Hanoi - Transfer. Flight from Saigon to Hanoi. Transfer. Sightseeing in Hanoi. Transfer to/from restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
  • Day 6 Hanoi - Excursion to Halong Bay with boat trip. Transfer to/from restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
  • Day 7 Hanoi / Vientiane - Transfer. Flight from Hanoi to Vientiane. Arrival in Vientiane. Transfer. Sightseeing in Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane.
  • Day 8 Vientiane / Luang Prabang - Transfer - Flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang. Transfer. Sightseeing in Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
  • Day 9 Luang Prabang - Excursion by boat to Pak Ou Caves. Transfer to/from restaurant. Overnight in Luang Prabang
  • Day 10 Luang Prabang - Transfer.


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Also tagged with: Escorted Journeys, Independent Journeys, Travel With the Experts, Special Destinations, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indochina, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Classic Visit, Hosted Tours, Private Tour, Private Escorted Journey


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