Inspiring Indochina
Tour Type: Luxury Gold
Brochure Type Luxury Gold Worldwide 2026 v1
Be inspired across Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos during this 16-day guided tour. Take in the spectacular sight of Siem Reap???s ?Phare, the Cambodian Circus,' a theater, music, dance, and acrobatics performance by the region's youth. Explore Angkor Archaeological Park and watch the sun set over the ancient Angkor Wat. See the glittering skyscrapers of Ho Chi Minh from a speedboat. Travel to Ha Long Bay, through glistening emerald water as you step aboard a deluxe junk for a memorable overnight cruise. In Hue, enjoy a VIP visit to the Imperial Citadel; open just for you, you'll have the royal court and its gardens all to yourself. Learn about Hanoi's signature street food dishes during a guided tour, then indulge in a feast of crab spring rolls, beef noodle soup, and com cake. Ascend to the top of Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang for a panoramic view of the city below.The Activity Level of this tour is Dynamic, meaning this journey features 4+ miles of walking on some days and may involve steep hills.
Additional Included Highlights
Brochure Type Luxury Gold Worldwide 2026 v1
Be inspired across Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos during this 16-day guided tour. Take in the spectacular sight of Siem Reap???s ?Phare, the Cambodian Circus,' a theater, music, dance, and acrobatics performance by the region's youth. Explore Angkor Archaeological Park and watch the sun set over the ancient Angkor Wat. See the glittering skyscrapers of Ho Chi Minh from a speedboat. Travel to Ha Long Bay, through glistening emerald water as you step aboard a deluxe junk for a memorable overnight cruise. In Hue, enjoy a VIP visit to the Imperial Citadel; open just for you, you'll have the royal court and its gardens all to yourself. Learn about Hanoi's signature street food dishes during a guided tour, then indulge in a feast of crab spring rolls, beef noodle soup, and com cake. Ascend to the top of Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang for a panoramic view of the city below.The Activity Level of this tour is Dynamic, meaning this journey features 4+ miles of walking on some days and may involve steep hills.
Additional Included Highlights
- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be reques
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.?
- Included at all hotels.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level. ?
- Ho Chi Minh City Continue with your exploration about the troubled past of the country at the War Remnants Museum.
- Hue Take a boat ride to the private museum of Tran Dihn Son, whose great-grandfather was a high ranking mandarin during the Nguyen Dynasty and see the vast collection of rare antiquities collected by him and his ancestors.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Hue Take a cyclo trip to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam's last emperor who ruled until 1955. Learn about the life of a Royal before heading back via Dong Ba Market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in modern Hue.
- Ho Chi Minh City Delve into the rich history and practices of traditional Vietnamese medicine. Explore a vast collection of artefacts and ancient remedies that highlight Vietnam's traditional healing methods.
- Hue Enjoy a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel. Hear more about Emperor Gia Long, the first ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty, who made this the center of a unified Vietnam.
- Hue Cycle through rice fields to Thanh Toan village, admiring the green countryside as you pedal by. Visit the lively local market, bargain along with the locals and see traditional houses. Soak up the agricultural way of life, a suitable contrast to the
- Mekong River Delta Meet Mr. Sau Tuong, a former soldier, at his home and see how he and his wife make a living making rice paper. This quiet existence is in stark contrast to the four years he spent fighting the Khmer Rouge, who terrorised Cambodia in th
- Luang Prabang Take the gentle walk up the sacred mountain, Mount Phousi, to capture the breathtaking view over the surrounding landscape. Here, you can see the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers with the jungle-clad mountains rising in the dist
- 8 Dinner (D)
- 15 Breakfast (B)
- 6 Lunch (L)
- Hanoi Join a local foodie in the Old Quarter to explore the street food culture of Hanoi. Dine as the locals do, on delights such as steaming pho (a beef noodle soup), rice paper rolls and crab spring rolls.
- Luang Prabang Join your fellow travelers for a family style lunch that gives back to the community. Kai Phaen restaurant reinvests all profits back into their trainees and supporting social programs, so you are helping give them a brighter, more secure
- Ho Chi Minh City Admire the marvelous views from a lively rooftop restaurant at your Welcome Dinner in Saigon. Get to know your Travel Concierge and fellow guests as you dine on local delicacies in a sophisticated setting, with the lights twinkling acros
- Hue Arrive at the home of celebrated painter and singer, Camille Huyen, for a memorable meal and private concert. Stroll around the traditional home she shares with her husband and hear about their fascinating lives and the dream that brought them home.
- Hoi An Dine out with Your Choice this evening. Choose from one of three hand-selected restaurants, known to our local foodies, each specialising in different cuisine from traditional to modern Vietnamese, or a fusion of east and west to tantalise your ta
- Mekong River Delta Pause for lunch at the enchanting Mango Home, a thatched restaurant located on the Mekong. Savor delicacies enjoyed in the delta, including noodle soup, grilled fish, and giant prawns fresh from the river, as you enjoy views of the lus
- Hoi An Visit the beautiful Cam Thanh Village with its dense coconut jungles that were once a shelter for local people and soldiers during the Vietnam War, but today the village is an important supplier of seafood, vegetables and rice to the region. Step
- Krong Siem Reap Join your Travel Concierge and fellow travelers for your Welcome Dinner at Mahob, set in a traditional Khmer wooden house. Enjoy tasty delicacies created from local ingredients as you immerse yourself in Khmer culture and get to know Siem
- Hoi An The luxurious Anantara Hoi An Resort is moments away from the city's charming historic center. Take in the tranquil atmosphere, treat yourself to a massage at the spa, or cool down in the pool.
- Krong Siem Reap See uniquely Cambodian tales brought to life by Phare. These incredible performances use theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to explore folk and history in a dazzling display by talented and energetic local artists. This MAKE TRA
- Luang Prabang Rise with the sun to participate in the centuries-old Buddhist tradition of offering alms to the monks from the temples of Luang Prabang. Share this deeply spiritual ceremony with the local people as the barefoot saffron-robed monks collect
- Hanoi Meet a renowned local scholar during a special visit to the famous Temple of Literature, built in 1070 to honor the great philosopher, Confucius. Learn more about the culture of Hanoi and Vietnamese architecture before touring the picturesque groun
- Mekong River Delta Enjoy a ride on a tri-motorcycle through the tropical scenery of the Mekong delta, passing limestone mountains and rows of neat rice paddies. Arrive at a rustic rice noodle factory to see how the favored breakfast meal of Vietnam is pr
- Hanoi Take a spin on a nifty electric cart for a fun way to get around Hanoi. See the main sights of the city, including the beautiful French neoclassical Opera House, the center for cultural and historical events in Vietnam.
- Ho Chi Minh City Experience the vibrancy of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, as you visit its most iconic attractions, including the Central Post Office, designed by Alfred Foulhox.
- Ho Chi Minh City Join a Viet Cong veteran to visit the underground C? Chi tunnels and learn more about this complex network originally built in 1948. See where many thousands of troops trained and lived under difficult conditions during the Vietnam War.
- Angkor Wat Meet a renowned archaeologist to explore the sprawling Angkor Archaeological Park, the largest religious complex on earth. See the significant Buddhist temples that were at the center of the Khmer Empire from the ninth to fourteenth centuries.
- Halong Bay Board a luxury junk boat for a special cruise around the magnificent Ha Long Bay, famous for its emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands dotted with rainforests. Explore mysterious caves and marvel at a memorable sunset over this sce
- Luang Prabang Join a sunset cruise on the Mekong for the final evening of your spellbinding journey. Observe rural life along the tree-lined banks of this magnificent river while enjoying a chilled drink and the sun melting into a glorious pink and orang
- Mekong River Delta Board a private vessel for your Mekong River Cruise, taking you down the most important waterway in Southeast Asia. Gain a fascinating insight into coconut processing, one of the major industries for people who live along the river.
- Halong Bay Visit the spectacular Tien Ong cave with its immense stalactites and stalagmites, resembling various forms, including one called ?the fairy godfather.? Sail to Cua Van floating village, amid the towering rocks, where fishermen have lived for h
- Hoi An Explore the Ancient Old Town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see well-preserved buildings that date back several centuries. See the 18th-century Japanese covered bridge with its elaborate carvings and spot many colored lanterns along
- Luang Prabang Uncover the highlights of Luang Prabang with your Local Expert during a walk through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the fusion of traditional and colonial style architecture, as you wander through the streets seeing the buzz of local
- Hue Take a boat ride to the private museum of Tran Dihn Son, whose great-grandfather was a high ranking mandarin during the Nguyen Dynasty and see the vast collection of rare antiquities collected by him and his ancestors.
- Hue Take a cyclo trip to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam's last emperor who ruled until 1955. Learn about the life of a Royal before heading back via Dong Ba Market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in modern Hue.
- Ho Chi Minh City Delve into the rich history and practices of traditional Vietnamese medicine. Explore a vast collection of artefacts and ancient remedies that highlight Vietnam's traditional healing methods.
- Ho Chi Minh City Continue with your exploration about the troubled past of the country at the War Remnants Museum.
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- Tour Operator
- Luxury Gold by Insight
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2024
- Duration
- 16 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
Day | Destination | Description |
Day 1 | Siem Reap | Arrive Siem Reap: Your Vietnam and Cambodia luxury tour begins by private transfer to your luxury resort hotel before dining this evening in a traditional Khmer wooden house. Accommodations: Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort, Siem Reap. |
Day 2 | Siem Reap | Angkor Wat in Style: Discover Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm with an archaeologist. Explore Angkor Wat at sunset before ending the day at Phare Circus and dinner at Malis. Accommodations: Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort, Siem Reap. |
Day 3 | Ho Chi Minh City | Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta: Fly to Ho Chi Min City to start the next part of your journey. Once you have checked in to your central hotel you will meet up with your fellow travelers. This evening enjoy dinner in one of the busy rooftop restaurants of Saigon and watch the lights of the city from a perfect vantage point. Accommodations: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh. |
Day 4 | Ho Chi Minh City | Marvels of Saigon: Travel to the Cu Chi tunnels to meet a Viet Cong veteran. After lunch, head to a charming coffee shop and learn the art of brewing Vietnamese coffee. Visit the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine or the War Remnants Museum. Accommodations: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh. |
Day 5 | Ho Chi Minh City | Cruise the Mekong Delta: Take to the waters to explore the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a ride on a tri-motorcycle and learn about coconut production before visiting the home of a former soldier. Accommodations: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh. |
Day 6 | Hue | Royal Refinement in Hue Relaxed Start: Cycle through green rice ?elds to the traditional garden houses of Phu Mong village. Dine at Ben Xuan Garden House Theater, serenaded by local musicians. Accommodations: Pilgrimage Village, Hue. |
Day 7 | Hue | Highlights of Hue: Enjoy a morning visit to the Imperial Citadel and royal tomb of Minh Mang. Take a cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace or visit a collector of rare antiquities in his private museum. Accommodations: Pilgrimage Village, Hue. |
Day 8 | Hoi An | Romantic Hoi An: Explore Hoi An through the eyes of a local. Enter former merchants' homes, stroll lanes of traditional houses and cross the Japanese Covered Bridge. Dinner is your choice of traditional cuisine, modern Vietnamese or East-meets-West fusion. Accommodations: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An. |
Day 9 | Hoi An | The Locals in Hoi An Relaxed Start: Glide to the Thanh Dong village in a traditional bamboo-basket boat learning from the villagers and a professional chef how to make Vietnamese food. Accommodations: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An. |
Day 10 | Hanoi | Hanoi Street Food Tasting Tour: Check in to your boutique hotel before joining a local gourmand for exploration of Hanoi's colorful street food culture. Accommodations: Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi. |
Day 11 | Ha Long Bay | Cruise Along Ha Long Bay: Discover Ha Long Bay's emerald waters on your private, luxury junk boat and visit the Tien Ong Cave and Cua Van. Learn from the masters with a traditional Vietnamese cooking demonstration or relax on deck as the sun sets. Accommodations: Paradise Cruise, Ha Long Bay. |
Day 12 | Hanoi | Ha Long to Hanoi Relaxed Start: Greet the day with Tai Chi before lingering over brunch as you cruise past the limestone formations en route to Hanoi. Accommodations: InterContinental Westlake, Hanoi. |
Day 13 | Hanoi | The Temple of Literature Relaxed Start: Tour the Temple of Literature and view the Well of Clarity with a local scholar. Toast your travels over dinner. Accommodations: InterContinental Westlake, Hanoi. |
Day 14 | Luang Prabang | Welcome to Laos: Jet off to Luang Prabang, once the royal seat of the Lane Xang Kingdom and still the center of Lao culture. This town is also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check into your luxury hotel admiring its blend of elegant colonial style and tropical gardens surrounded by mountain ranges. Accommodations: Avani Luang Prabang |
Day 15 | Luang Prabang | Luang Prabang and Sunset Cruise: Uncover the real Luang Prabang; experience a living Buddhist tradition as you observe the offering of alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks. Bask in spectacular views of the Mekong and Khan rivers from Mount Phousi, and learn about the local rural lifestyle at Wat Xiengthong. Your adventure culminates with a private sunset cruise on the mighty Mekong. Accommodations: Avani Luang Prabang |
Day 16 | Luang Prabang | Depart Luang Prabang: Your Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang luxury tour concludes after breakfast with private transfer to the airport. Accommodations: |
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