Asia Brochure 2023

13 Big Trips

12 Big Trips

Clockwise from top left: Mekong Delta; Haiphong; Hoi An Ancient Town

Clockwise from left: The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok; Tak Bat, Luang Prabang; Angkor Thom, Siem Reap

Days 1-2: Touch down in Bangkok and waste no time exploring this enigmatic city. Enjoy an optional champagne dinner cruise in the evening, ready to catch an early flight to Laos the following morning. You’ll have the rest of the day to discover the riverside city of Luang Prabang. Days 3-5: Witness the traditional ceremony known as Tak Bat, where Buddhist monks walk through the streets to collect their alms. Pay a visit to the Hmong hill-tribe village of Ban Long Lao and embark on an exciting jungle trek. Then, you’ll head back to the airport, ready for your next stop, Cambodia. Days 6-7: Start strong in Siem Reap with a trip to see the ornately carved temples of Angkor Thom. The next day, even more wonders await as you explore the iconic Angkor Wat. After a jam-packed morning, you’ll visit Kompong Khleang, one of Cambodia’s floating villages. Days 8-10: Travelling from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, your Vietnam adventure begins with a day excursion to the Mekong Delta. Admire rice fields, tranquil temples and traditional farming villages before

heading back to the city, where you’ll tick off the top architectural sights on a history-filled tour.

Why not add… If this Asian adventure has only whetted your appetite, why not head to the beaches of southern

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HANOI

LUANG PRABANG

BEST OF INDOCHINA (16 DAYS)

SRI LANKA Days 15-16: Wave goodbye to Hanoi and prepare for your next stop, Haiphong, where you’ll embark on an overnight cruise. Admire shimmering waters, jungle-clad islands and soaring limestone escarpments before hopping on a plane back to Bangkok - marking the end of your whirlwind adventure. Days 11-12: Day 11 of your journey will be spent discovering the endless beauty of Hoi An. Tuck into culinary delights and tour the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town. The next day, you’ll be making tracks for the city of Danang, stopping to see the majestic Marble Mountains along the way. Days 13-14: Catch a morning flight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s charismatic capital. Spend your afternoon soaking up the sights, snapping photos of the French architecture, mirror-like lakes and traditional temples, and make sure not to miss the culinary delights of the historic Old Quarter.

HAIPHONG

INDIA

HONG KONG

Myanmar

LAOS

Thailand? Check page 23 for more details.

HOI AN DANANG

THAILAND

Thailand | Laos | Cambodia | Vietnam

PHILIPP

VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

Leave no stone unturned as you make your way through four incredible countries alongside your private local guide on this 16-day Best of Indochina tour. From the bright lights and bustling streets of Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City to the serene mountain villages of Laos and tranquil temples of Cambodia, this all-encompassing itinerary offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

BANGKOK

HO CHI MINH CITY

SIEM REAP

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