Highlights of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia

Your English speaking guide will accompany you from Luang Prabang airport to your hotel in a private vehicle

Personalised Walking Tour of Luang Prabang

Visit the quaint Royal Palace Museum, which overlooks the Mekong River. Blending French Beaux-Arts and Laos architectural styles, this building houses various artefacts celebrating Luang Prabang’s rich history. Drop by the 19th century Heuan Chan Heritage House, a traditional longhouse which regularly hosts a living museum to showcase Laos’ old lifestyles.

Next, walk up the peninsula to the 16th century Wat Xieng Thong. Featuring the classic Luang Prabang architectural style, this ornate building has carved and gilded elements, lacquer work and stenciled columns. Wander about the peaceful temple grounds before stepping inside Wat Kili to browse historic photos of Buddhist heritage.

Learn about Laos’ diverse ethnic groups through displays of various artifacts at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. Venture out to the villages of Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek, known for textiles and papercraft. Make a pitstop at Wat Visoun, known for its ’watermelon-shaped’ stupa dome. End your day watching the sunset from atop Phousi Hill or Wat Prabath Tai, or witness meditative chants by monks at local temples.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to Luang Prabang airport in a private vehicle. Board your flight from Luang Prabang to Hanoi (Duration: 1.5 hrs). Your English speaking guide will accompany you from Hanoi airport to your hotel in a private vehicle

Personalised City Highlights Tour of Hanoi with Cyclos

Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square. Vietnam’s beloved leader, affectionately known as ’Bac Ho’, rests here in a glass case. Drop by the One Pillar Pagoda next door. Originally from 1049, this unique wooden structure resembles a lotus blossom.

Continue on to Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, nestled amid the tranquil gardens of the Presidential Palace nearby. This modest house offers a glimpse into the life of Vietnam’s founding father. Next, head to the 11th century Temple of Literature complex, and admire its well-preserved Vietnamese architecture. Here, five courtyards with manicured lawns are dotted with wells, bells, pavilions and Confucius altars.

Later, at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, browse an extensive collection of traditional artefacts that showcase the rich diversity of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities. Later, in downtown Hanoi, take a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter. Learn about the history of its streets and trades, while exploring its back alleys highlighted by ’tube houses’!

End the day with a North Vietnamese water puppet performance, a unique art form said to have originated from the flooded rice fields of the Red River Delta. Utilising vibrant wooden puppets, the show depicts scenes from rural life, and episodes of national history set to music.

Your chauffeur will drive you from Hanoi to Halong Bay (Pier) in a private vehicle (Duration: 2.5 hrs). A guide will accompany you on this drive.

Paradise Sails: Group Cruise of Halong Bay (2 Days/1 Night)

Experience the scenic beauty of the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay on this overnight cruise. At the scheduled time, drive to Tuan Chau Island, check into Paradise Suites Hotel and transfer to the cruise boat by electric cart. Set sail as you listen to a short briefing about your itinerary and the safety regulations.

After lunch onboard, go ashore at Titov Island. You could enjoy swimming in the cool waters and also climb up 400 stone steps to the highest point on the island for panoramic views. Next, travel in a kayak or a bamboo boat to Luon Cave and get a closer look at the limestone mountain with its natural rock formations. Return to the cruise boat and unwind with your favorite drink as you take in a beautiful sunset.

Watch a demonstration of Vietnamese cooking and then relish dinner at the restaurant onboard. You could try your hand at squid fishing before turning in for the night. Start your morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. After, hop into a kayak or a bamboo boat and head to Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Halong Bay.

Check out the numerous stalactites and stalagmites, and savor panoramic views from the cliffside location. Return to the cruise boat and sail past Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, and Fighting Cock Islet. Checkout and disembark at Tuan Chau Marina to continue your onward journey.

Group Cruise Around Halong Bay in Bhaya Premium (2 Days/1 Night)

Settle into your comfortable ensuite cabins as you sail into the UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay. Glide past picturesque islets and the magnificent limestone formations as you head to Trinh Nu Cave. Stroll around the sunlight-filled cave marvelling at the stalagmites and stalactites within.

You could then enjoy a refreshing swim or soak in the sun on the pristine beach before returning to the cruiser. Back on board, enjoy squid fishing, fruit carving demonstrations, and a cooking competition. At mealtimes, feast on authentic Vietnamese cuisine and international delicacies. Savor the gorgeous sunset from the deck as you sip on an exotic cocktail from the open bar while the boat drops anchor for the night.

Early next morning, participate in a rejuvenating Tai Chi class as the sun rises over the spectacular landscape. Afterward, step ashore to tour the bay’s most famous attraction Sung Sot Cave with its two chambers vast enough to accommodate thousands of people at a time! Disembark in the mid-morning to continue on your onward journey.

Your chauffeur will drive you from Halong Bay (Pier) to Hanoi in a private vehicle (Duration: 2.5 hrs). A guide will accompany you on this drive.

Board your flight from Hanoi to Hue (Duration: 1.5 hrs), Your English speaking guide will accompany you from Hue airport to your hotel in a private vehicle

Personalised City Highlights Tour of Hue

Immerse yourself in the royal charm of Hue. Take a cyclo to the Imperial Citadel, within the protected Complex of Hue Monuments. Listen to historical events of this former royal court. Next door, at the Long An Palace, is the Museum of Royal Antiquities that showcases the life and style of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Later, drive to the 17th century Thien Mu Pagoda, an iconic seven-storied monument perched on a hilltop overlooking the Perfume River. In the afternoon, explore the hillside Khai Dinh Royal Tomb that has Vietnamese and European influences in its architecture.

Past the carved and blackened exteriors, admire the intricate ceramic mosaics inside. Continue to the Tu Duc Royal Tomb that features pleasure pavilions, lakes, an island and a palace. Finally, ascend the Vong Canh hill to enjoy the sunset over a drink. Covered in pine forests, daisies and ancient relics, it offers panoramic vistas of the Perfume River and the lush mountains beyond.

Your chauffeur will drive you from Hue to Hoi An in a private vehicle. Enroute you can visit Hai Van pass (Duration without stops: 3 hrs)

Personalised Walking Tour of Hoi An

Accompany your local expert through the narrow lanes of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An, which served as a prosperous trading port from the 15th century to the 19th century. Stroll through the pedestrian-only streets of this well-preserved architectural heritage passing by various buildings, temples, merchant houses, and pagodas showcasing French, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences.

Walk across the 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge over the stream as your guide narrates its history. Head on to the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation for a closer look at the intricate wood carvings on the walls and beams. Explore the vibrant local market, past stalls displaying colourful wares, spices, and exotic fruits, that is particularly famous for its locally produced silk and tailors who even have a section of the market dedicated to them.

Your chauffeur will drive you from Hoi An to Danang in a private vehicle (Duration: 1 hr). A guide will accompany you on this drive. Board your flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon (Duration: 1.5 hrs)

Your chauffeur will drive you from Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon to Mui Ne in a private vehicle (Duration: 4.5 hrs). A guide will accompany you on this drive.

Mui Ne is a three-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City and boasts a gloriously long arc of white sands that is dotted with towering coconut palms. As the beach gives way to rolling, red sand dunes and the South China Sea, this is a photographer’s delight. For decades, Mui Ne was a well-kept secret known only to hardy travelers, but even today it has retained its graceful tranquillity.

This sleepy resort town offers a variety of watersports and is known for its windsurfing and kitesurfing scene during the months of August to December. Throughout the year, Mui Ne attracts a more polished international crowd with its boutique shops, fine-dining experiences and prizewinning seaside golf course.

Your chauffeur will drive you from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon in a private vehicle (Duration: 4.5 hrs). A guide will accompany you on this drive.

Personalised City Highlights Tour of Ho Chi Minh City

Starting at Dong Khoi Street, follow your local guide on a walking tour of Saigon’s historic attractions. See the restored exteriors of the Saigon Municipal Opera House and the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon. Admire the city’s French colonial architecture as you visit famous buildings, including the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace and the elegant Saigon City Hall.

Listen to anecdotes of Saigon’s daily life, especially its street coffee culture. In the afternoon, head to the War Remnants Museum that offers a Vietnamese perspective of the American War, and conflicts with France and China. You can browse through highly graphic exhibits and war artefacts.

Later, make your way to the 19th century Thien Hau Temple in Chinatown. A local Cantonese custom involves making a wish on a card and attaching it to incense coils. Lastly, drop by the FITO Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine, which offers an insight into the use of traditional remedies, influenced by Chinese philosophy.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon airport in a private vehicle. Board your flight from Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon to Siem Reap (Duration: 1.5 hrs).

Your English speaking guide will accompany you from Siem Reap airport to your hotel in a private vehicle.

Personalised Tour of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm Temples

Explore the ancient wonders of Khmer temples within the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap. Visit the temple of Ta Phrom, many parts of which have been taken over by the surrounding jungle, thus creating an eerie atmosphere. It was popularised by the Hollywood movie Tomb Raider.

A short drive away is the 11th century Ta Keo, an unfinished mountain temple built completely out of sandstone. It has five sanctuaries on top that offer fantastic panoramas of the surroundings. Continue on to the sprawling walled city of Angkor Thom, highlighted by the mesmerising Bayon temple, adorned with smiling faces, with maze tunnels.

You can admire well-preserved intricate carvings at the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Later, following a leisurely lunch break in your hotel, enter the rear gate of the famed 12th century Angkor Wat. Considered to be the world’s largest religious building, this grand structure represents the universe with its central tower symbolising Mount Meru.