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Meandering Down the Mekong... Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam
21 days from £11,200 for 2024 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 it is or alternatively used as a starting point for creating your own ideal tour of the Mekong River and Southeast Asia. If you'd like to see similar trips, take a look at our collection of Epic Journeys, as well as our Family-Friendly, Multi-Country and Sailing itineraries.
Itinerary details
21 days from £11,200 for 2024 per person
- Day 1 - Anantara Chiang Rai - Chiang Rai
Arrive in Chang Rai and transfer to the hotel. - Day 2 - Anantara Chiang Rai - Chiang Rai
Morning visit to the Hall of Opium, afternoon at leisure. - Day 3 - Luang Say Lodge - Luang Prabang
Board the Luang Say and cruise along the Mekong. Early evening arrival at the Lodge. - Day 4 - Satri House - Luang Prabang
Cruise to Luang Prabang, arriving in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel. - Day 5 - Satri House - Luang Prabang
Private guided tour of the city and its temples. - Day 6 - Satri House - 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 7 - Settha Palace - Vientiane
Morning at leisure in Luang Prabang. Fly to Vientiane and transfer to the hotel. - Day 8 - Settha Palace - Vientiane
Full day sightseeing in Vientiane. - Day 9 - La Folie - Si Phan Don
Early morning flight to Pakse, drive to La Folie. - Day 10 - Vat Phou Cruise - Pakse
Board the Wat Phou Cruise for 2 night cruise. - Day 11 - Vat Phou Cruise - Pakse
Day on the Wat Pho Cruise. - Day 12 - Mekong Safari Tent - Kratie
Disembark the cruise and drive over the border into Cambodia. Spend the night on an island in the Mekong. - Day 13 - FCC Angkor - Siem Reap
Drive to Siem Reap, check into the hotel. - Day 14 - FCC Angkor - Siem Reap
Full day seeing the Temples of Angkor. - Day 15 - FCC Angkor - Siem Reap
Full day seeing the Temples of Angkor. - Day 16 - Pavilion - Phnom Penh
Fly to Phnom Penh, full day city tour. - Day 17 - Victoria Chau Doc Resort - Mekong Delta
Board the Victoria speedboat to Chau Doc in Vietnam, transfer to the hotel. - Day 18 - Victoria Can Tho Hotel - Mekong Delta
Morning floating market tour, transfer to hotel in Can Tho. - Day 19 - Park Hyatt Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Transfer to Saigon for 2 nights - Day 20 - Park Hyatt Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Visit the Cu Chi tunnels and sites of Saigon. - Day 21 - In transit.
Transfer to the airport for flight home via Bangkok
Places of Interest
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