Asia & Pacific
Inspiring Indochina- Luxury Gold Tour
From Original price was: R161,000.R155,600Current price is: R155,600.
Per person sharing
Valid
10 January 2025 - 8 March 2025
Travel outside of these dates may be subject to supplements and increases
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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.
Inclusions
- Your Travel Concierge. 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.
- Local Expert Guides. In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level
- Meals & Dining. Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure
- Complimentary Room Service On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed
- In-Room Porterage. Included at all hotels
- Airport Transfers. 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
- Taxes & Tipping. Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Wi-Fi. Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available
- Book early to secure!
Exclusions
- Return economy class flight from Johannesburg to Siem Reap & depart from Luang Prabang
- Airport taxes
- Blackout dates apply
- Single supplements apply
- Travel insurance (Highly recommended!)
- Visa for Vietnam
- Items of a personal nature
- Anything not mentioned
Inclusive Luxury Gold Services
Inclusive Luxury Gold Services
Your Travel Concierge
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.
Local Expert Guides
In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
In-Room Porterage
Included at all hotels.
Taxes & Tipping
Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
Meals & Dining
Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
Complimentary Room Service
On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
Wi-Fi
Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
Airport Transfers
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.
Day 1 Arrive Siem Reap 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.
Included Dining:
Dinner
Day 2 MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Angkor Wat in Style Siem Reap Angkor Thom Angkor Wat 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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta Siem Reap 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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Marvels of Saigon Ho Chi Minh City
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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 Cruise the Mekong Delta Ho Chi Minh City Mekong River Delta 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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 Royal Refinement in Hue Ho Chi Minh City Hue
Royal Refinement in Hue
Cycle through green rice fields to the traditional garden houses of Phu Mong village. Dine at Ben Xuan Garden House Theater, serenaded by local musicians.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 Highlights of Hue 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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Romantic Hoi An Hai Van Pass 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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 The Locals in Hoi An Hoi An
The Locals in Hoi An
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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 Hanoi Street Food Tasting Tour Hoi An 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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 Cruise Along Ha Long Bay 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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Ha Long to Hanoi Ha Long Bay Hanoi
Ha Long to Hanoi
Greet the day with Tai Chi before lingering over brunch as you cruise past the limestone formations en route to Hanoi.
Included Dining:
Breakfast
Day 13 The Temple of Literature Hanoi
The Temple of Literature
Tour the Temple of Literature and view the Well of Clarity with a local scholar. Toast your travels over dinner.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 Welcome to Laos Hanoi 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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 15 Luang Prabang and Sunset Cruise 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.
Included Dining:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 16 Depart Luang Prabang Luang Prabang
Depart Luang Prabang
Your Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang luxury tour concludes after breakfast with private transfer to the airport.
Included Dining:
Breakfast
- Conditions and validities apply.
- This offer is subject to availability
- Prices may change due to seasonal and exchange rate fluctuations
- Visas may be necessary and Insurance is essential
- Accommodation is per person sharing, unless otherwise specified
- Errors and omissions in this offer are excepted
- Subject to IGO Travel's general Conditions of Business
- Excludes high season/school holidays, block out dates may apply
- A surcharge applies for weekend travel on Fridays and Saturdays.
Why we like it
Explore Captivating Cambodia, Vietnam & Laos During a 16-Day Guided Tour!
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