The hidden gem of Laos, a landlocked kingdom, boasts a rich cultural tapestry woven with ethnic strands from all over the region and is probably one of the last quiet countries on earth. Explore the ancient capital’s landscape, mountains, royal palace & the Wat Xieng Thong temple. Perhaps trek through some of the local villages on the outskirts or to the Kuang Si waterfalls. See the monks in their saffron robes walking through the narrow alleys at dawn, collecting alms from the people.
Experiences
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Luang Prabang
Explore the ancient capital’s landscape, mountains, royal palace and the Wat Xieng Thong temple.
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Vientiane
Explore the city, with its French colonial architecture, Pha That Luang and Wat Si Saket and pay a visit to Phu Khao Khuay National Park for some wildlife viewing.
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Indochina Uncovered
DAY 1 – 4 Luang Prabang/Vientiane
Fly to Luang Prabang via Bangkok. Spend two days exploring the landscape, mountains, Royal Palace & the Wat Xieng Thong temple.Trek through local villages & waterfalls. Fly to Vientiane to explore the city, Pha That Luang & Wat Si Saket & pay a visit to Phu Khao Khuay National Park
DAY 5 – 7 Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi to experience the Old & French Quarters.Visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, the Temple of Literature & the One Pillar Pagoda or watch a water puppet show. Enjoy a night at Halong Bay on a traditional junk & try the delicious fresh seafood of the area
DAYS 8 – 11 Hue/Hoi An
Take a short flight to Hue on the Perfume River, visiting the beautiful citadel & tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Then drive to Hoi An. Unwind on the beach or visit the World Heritage Site town & its wonderful architecture. Have a wardrobe of clothes made in a day by the world
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DAY 12 – 14 Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, & experience the electric vibrancy of the city. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace & enjoy a drink at the famous rooftop bar at the Caravelle Hotel, once a popular haunt of journalists. Walk around the War Remnants Museum & visit the Cu Chi tunnels
DAY 15 – 18 Angkor
Fly to Siem Reap & spend a few days walking amongst the ancient temples of Angkor. A private guide will explain the intricacies of the different temples from Bayon to Banteay Srei. Spend a night on a temple safari or half a day on the Tonle Sap Lake for a taste of floating village life
Prices start from £2,045 including flights.
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Classic Laos
DAY 1 – 3 Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi, explore the Old Quarter & see a water puppet show. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum & the Temple of Literature. Take a cyclo ride around the city or between the main sights, stumbling across temples & pagodas in the narrow streets. Enjoy a night at Halong Bay on a traditional junk & try the delicious fresh seafood of the area
DAY 3 – 6 Vientiane
Fly onwards to Vientiane with its French colonial architecture, explore the city, Pha That Luang & Wat Si Saket & pay a visit to Phu Khao Khuay National Park for some wildlife viewing. Take in the peaceful atmosphere of this charming sleepy city which can be easily explored on foot or by bicycle
DAY 6 – 9 Luang Prabang
Fly to Luang Prabang & explore the ancient capital’s landscape, mountains, royal palace & the Wat Xieng Thong temple. Perhaps trek through some of the local villages on the outskirts or to the Kuang Si waterfalls. See the monks in their saffron robes walking through the narrow alleys at dawn, collecting alms from the people.
Fly home
Prices start from £1,470 excluding flights.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
