Great Indochina Loop

Days 1-2 Bangkok

Escape the clamour of Bangkok with a cruise down the khlongs and a visit to Wat Pho.

Day 3 Chiang Mai

Climb the 300 steps to Doi Suthep temple to enjoy a panorama of Chiang Mai.

Day 4 Huay Xai

Explore remote border towns and soak up the riverside serenity of Huay Xai.

Day 5 Mekong River

Watch village life pass by while cruising along the Mekong River in Laos.

Days 6-8 Luang Prabang

Visit the Pak Ou Caves, which are adorned with thousands of carved Buddhas. Discover Laos's history in Luang Prabang before checking out the spectacular Kuang Si Falls.

Days 9-10 Vang Vieng

Get active among the limestone cliffs or simply relish the serenity of Vang Vieng.

Day 11 Vientiane

Explore Vientiane and pay a visit to an Intrepid Foundation-supported prosthetic limb centre.

Day 12 Hanoi

Fly to Vietnam's northern capital, Hanoi, and enjoy a traditional water puppet show.

Day 13 Halong Bay

Be enchanted by the beauty of Halong Bay. Explore caves, share a seafood feast and sleep on a junk boat.

Days 14-15 Hanoi

Experience Hanoi's seductive French charm, and visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum before travelling overnight on the Reunification Express.

Day 16 Hue

Wander the Imperial Citadel, discover the wealth of the Nguyen emperors and take a dragon boat down the serene Perfume River.

Days 17-19 Hoi An

The heritage of this port town is evident in the shuttered windows and pitched roofs of the traditional merchant houses. Packed with artisans and tailors, Hoi An is a shoppers delight.

Days 20-21 Ho Chi Minh City

Browse Ben Thanh Market then jump in a cyclo and get acquainted with the tangle of Ho Chi Minh City streets and alleyways.

Days 22-23 Phnom Penh

Learn about Cambodia's violent past at the Killing Fields. Later, appreciate the peace of present-day Phnom Penh at a cafe on breezy Sisowath Quay.

Day 24 Homestay

Enjoy a traditional dinner with a host family on a homestay.

Days 25-27 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

The enigmatic ruins of Angkor provide endless photo opportunities. Explore the wealth of temples dotted around Siem Reap with a local guide.

Days 28-29 Bangkok

Back in Bangkok, sip spicy specialties or hit the markets.