Mekong Explorer
This is the Indochina experience that takes us from Bangkok to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) via Laos and Cambodia, immersing us in the region's rich historic and cultural heritage. Vibrant and busting Bangkok is the quintessential Asian city that doesn't sleep - a great place to start our journey. With its laid-back charm, Laos is sure to captivate. The Mekong River remains its lifeblood, but we find the country's heart and soul in the former royal enclave of Luang Prabang. The Plain of Jars stand as a sentinel to a mysterious past, whilst Vientiane must be one of the world's most relaxed capital cities. Cambodia beckons with the glories of the Angkor period that is still evident in the magnificent temples and monuments carved from stone. Phnom Penh is like a 'phoenix rising from the ashes', as it leaves its recent turbulent past behind. The Mekong Delta region of Vietnam and Saigon completes our journey that links two of the great cities of Asia with a journey of discovery.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | City tour of Bangkok. Fly to Chiang Rai. |
| 3 | Cross border into Laos. Boat to Pakbeng. |
| 4 | Boat to Luang Prabang, stopping en route at Pak Ou Caves and Ban Sang Hai. |
| 5 | Watch monks on alms round and explore historic temples and the former Royal Palace. Visit Kuang Si Falls. |
| 6 | Drive to Phonsavan and visit the Plain of Jars. |
| 7-8 | Fly to Vientiane. City tour including Patuxai, Wat Si Saket, Wat Prakeo and Pha That Luang. |
| 9 | Fly to Siem Reap. |
| 10 | Guided tour of Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat. |
| 11 | Visit Banteay Srei and Preah Khan. Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School and free time to explore Siem Reap. |
| 12 | Fly to Phnom Penh. |
| 13 | Visit Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng and Killing Fields. |
| 14 | Drive to the Cambodian-Vietnamese border at Tinh Bien and continue on to Mekong Delta. Overnight in Chau Doc. |
| 15 | Stay on an island homestay in the Mekong Delta at Vinh Long. |
| 16 | Drive to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). |
| 17 | Trip ends in Saigon this morning (Mon). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
17 days |
Trip Code |
PAME |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam | |
Start City |
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| Bangkok | |
End City |
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| Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | |
