Join a morning tai chi session in Hanoi, Buy handmade souvenirs in the vibrant Vientiane market, Chill-out in riverside Vang Vieng, Soak up the history of Luang Prabang, Take a slow boat up the Mekong, Wind down with a traditional Thai massage, Live it up in exciting Chiang Mai, Meet Thailand's northern hilltribes while stretching legs on a three-day trek, Practise bargaining in Bangkok's night markets
A region with a dazzling array of rich cultures and traditions, Indochina is a feast for the senses. Travelling from the French heritage of Hanoi to the multicultural melting-pot of Bangkok, there's plenty to experience along the way. Whether you're slurping up a steaming bowl of pho at a street stall in Vinh, visiting the opulent Royal Palace Museum in Vientiane, gliding down the Mekong in a slow boat, meeting friendly hilltribes in rural Thailand or bargaining up a storm in Chiang Mai's Night Bazaar, you'll get wonderful insight into Indochina on this incredible overland adventure.
Physical Rating: 3 Culture Shock Rating: 3 Accommodation: Hotels (15 nts), hilltribe villages (2 nts), overnight trains (1 nts) Transportation: Overnight train, bus, minivan, boat, elephant, walking Trip Style: Intrepid Basix Group Size: Maximum of 16 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow USD $200 for meals not included.
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Hop onto a cyclo to discover Hanoi's unique blend of lakes, boulevards and bustling streetside markets.
Day 2
Vinh
Shaking off a long history of war, Vinh is emerging as a very pleasant place to stop before crossing the border.
Days 3-5
Vientiane
Check out Pha That Luang, Laos' most important national monument, or trade smiles with vendors at the colourful Talat Sao market.
Days 6-7
Vang Vieng
Explore limestone caves, float downriver in an inner tube, sample some fried bats or just take it easy in this laid-back riverside paradise.
Days 8-10
Luang Prabang
Visit the fascinating Royal Palace Museum for an insight into Lao's imperial past. Take a dip at Kuang Si Falls or climb Mt Phou Si for fantastic views.
Day 11
Pak Beng/Mekong River
Unwind on the slow boat up the Mekong River to the Thai border, enjoying breathtaking scenery and idyllic village scenes along the way.
Day 12
Huay Xai/Mekong River
Visit a nearby hilltribe village or veg out with a fresh fish dish in this frontier town.
Mystical yet modern, Chiang Mai is a charming town to spend a few days. Discover hidden temples in the Old Quarter or hire a bicycle to cruise around town.
Days 15-17
Hilltribe Trek
Head to the hills, hiking through the rural villages of Thailand's northern hilltribes. Meeting smiling locals in distinctive traditional dress and sleeping in bamboo huts make this leg of the trip an absolute highlight.
Hit the streets for a taste of Thailand, feasting on pad thai and Chang beer.
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