15-Nights Inspiring Indochina from $8,695

Luxury Gold

OFFER ID 1507559

Inspiring Indochina
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.


Dining Summary

  • 9 Dinner (D)
  • 15 Breakfast (B)
  • 6 Lunch (L)
Choice Highlights
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Ho Chi Minh City: Meander through the streets of Ho Chi Minh and hear more about the local street-side café culture, which sprung up when many French lived in the country. Discover the art of making the perfect cup of Vietnamese coffee before trying one.
  • Ho Chi Minh City: Continue with your exploration about the troubled past of the country at the War Remnants Museum.
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • 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.
Additional Included Highlights
  • 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.
  • In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
  • Included at all hotels.
  • Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
  • Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
  • On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
  • Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
  • 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 requested.
Curated Experiences
  • 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 the 1970s.
  • 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 city.
  • 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.
  • 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 distance.
Exceptional Dining
  • 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 Reap.
  • 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 across the city.
  • 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 lush countryside.
  • 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 taste buds.
  • 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 ric


15 nights from $8,695 per person

Itinerary

Luxury Gold: Inspiring Indochina

Day 1 - 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.
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Marvels of Saigon
Travel to the Cu Chi tunnels to meet a Viet Cong veteran. Learn the art of brewing Vietnamese coffee or visit the War Remnants Museum.
Accommodations: Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 13 - 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 - 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: The Luang Say Residence, Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 15 - 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: The Luang Say Residence, Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 16 - Depart Luang Prabang
Your Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang luxury tour concludes after breakfast with private transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations
Luang Prabang
Hanoi
Halong Bay (Hanoi)
Hoi An
Hue
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Siem Reap

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12/06/2024 - 12/21/2024
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