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Meandering Down the Mekong
22 days from £4995 per person

Chiang Rai | Luang Prabang | Vientiane | Si Phan Don | Pakse | Kratie | Siem Reap | Phnom Penh | Mekong Delta | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)



The Mekong is the seventh longest river in Asia flowing through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Historically it has been a major trade route, a natural border and a cultural melting pot for the region. This relaxed journey combines the fascinating natural and historical highlights along its banks in the three countries. Highlights of the itinerary include a cruise from Chiang Rai to Laos, the beautiful town of Luang Prabang with ancient temples and saffron robed monks, exploration of the Four Thousand Island area where you might spot one of the endangered Irrawaddy river dolphins and a visit to the astounding archaeological site of Angkor Wat. After a night in Phnom Penh, travel south by speedboat across the border into Vietnam and end the trip relaxing in the delta where the Mekong reaches the South China Sea. This luxury tour is purely a suggested itinerary. It can be booked as is or alternatively used as a starting point for creating your own ideal bespoke holiday to the Mekong River and South East Asia.


Itinerary Details

Day 1 - In Transit

Fly overnight to Chiang Rai via Bangkok.

Day 2 - Anantara - Chiang Rai

On arrival transfer to the hotel.

Day 3 - Anantara - Chiang Rai

Morning visit to the Hall of Opium, afternoon at leisure.

Day 4 - Luang Say Lodge - Luang Prabang

Board the Luang Say and cruise along the Mekong. Early evening arrival at the Lodge.

Day 5 - Maison Souvannaphoum - Luang Prabang

Cruise to Luang Prabang, arriving in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 6 - Maison Souvannaphoum - Luang Prabang

Private guided tour of the city and its temples.

Day 7 - Maison Souvannaphoum - Luang Prabang

Early morning visit to temples to watch the alms giving. Morning tour of the local market, continue to see the Kuangsi Falls. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 8 - Settha Palace - Vientiane

Morning at leisure in Luang Prabang. Fly to Vientiane and transfer to the hotel.

Day 9 - Settha Palace - Vientiane

Full day sightseeing in Vientiane.

Day 10 - La Folie - Si Phan Don

Early morning flight to Pakse, drive to La Folie.

Day 11 - Wat Phou Cruise - Pakse

Board the Wat Phou Cruise for 2 night cruise.

Day 12 - Wat Phou Cruise - Pakse

Day on the Wat Pho Cruise.

Day 13 - Mekong Safari Tent - Kratie

Disembark the cruise and drive over the border into Cambodia. Spend the night on an island in the Mekong.

Day 14 - Hotel de la Paix - Siem Reap

Drive to Siem Reap, check into the hotel.

Day 15 - Hotel de la Paix - Siem Reap

Full day seeing the Temples of Angkor.

Day 16 - Hotel de la Paix - Siem Reap

Full day seeing the Temples of Angkor.

Day 17 - Amanjaya Pancam - Phnom Penh

Fly to Phnom Penh, full day city tour.

Day 18 - Victoria Chau Doc Resort - Mekong Delta

Board the Victoria speedboat to Chau Doc in Vietnam, transfer to the hotel.

Day 19 - Victoria Can Tho Hotel - Mekong Delta

Morning floating market tour, transfer to hotel in Can Tho.

Day 20 - Caravelle - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Transfer to Saigon for 2 nights

Day 21 - Caravelle - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Visit the Cu Chi tunnels and sites of Saigon.

Day 22 - In Transit

Transfer to the airport for flight to London via Bangkok


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