UNESCO Highlights of Indochina Suggested Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Depart The UK

Depart the UK bound for Hanoi in Vietnam (flights are usually direct)

Day 2 Hanoi  

On arrival in Hanoi you'll be met by your private guide and driver for the transfer to your hotel.

• Luxury itinerary – accommodation will be at Hanoi's finest hotel, the colonial style Sofitel Legend Metropole. 

• Superior itinerary – accommodation will be at the Silk Path, a quality hotel in a great location.

Day 3 Hanoi

Spend the day exploring the highlights of Hanoi with your expert guide. You'll uncover the historic and cultural heart of the city.

Day 4 - 7 Luang Prabang

The flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang takes just over an hour. On arrival your Laos guide and driver will meet you for the short transfer to your hotel. You'll spend 3 days in Luang Prabang, a beautiful town with ornate buildings and temples, surrounded by mountains and lush forest.  

Your guide will show you both the highlights of the UNESCO protected town itself and some of the most scenic rural vistas in the nearby countryside.

• Luxury itinerary – accommodation will be at Belmond La Residence Phou Vau, one of the towns best hotels with infinity pool views across the countryside. 

• Superior itinerary – accommodation will be at Le Sen, a comfortable hotel with a swimming pool within walking distance of the town.

Day 8- 11 Siem Reap and The Temples of Angkor

Another short hop takes you from Luang Prabang to Siem Reap in Cambodia, gateway to the temples of Angkor. During your stay, you'll explore iconic sites like Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom, Banteay Srei and Angkor Thom with your expert guide. Being such magnificent, spellbinding sites, the temples can be crowded - at Experience Travel Group we work closely with our guides to ensure that you're offered an itinerary that works against the crowds where possible. 

In addition to the incredible temples, Siem Reap itself has vibrant night markets and some terrific restaurants and the surrounding countryside offers some exciting adventures too. Your itinerary will incorporate time in the countryside, either visiting a local fishing community or exploring the rice paddies by bike, perhaps even quad bike – we are flexible to your preferences. 

• Luxury itinerary – acccommodation will be at Belmond La Residence D'Angkor, an upscale luxury retreat. 

• Superior itinerary – accommodation will be at Pavilion D'Orient, a colonial style boutique hotel.

Both hotels are close to all the highlights. 

Day 12 - 16 Hoi An

The last short hop takes you directly from Siem Reap to Da Nang airport close to Hoi An town. The stretch of coast between Da Nang and Hoi An is the perfect place to spend the last days of the holiday and choose between leisurely strolls around the lantern lit streets of ancient Hoi An or lazy days on the beach. Additionally there is the chance to enjoy a guided tour of rural Hoi An. 

• Luxury itinerary - accommodation will be at the lavish Nam Hai resort, a unique luxury hotel with extensive facilities set on the beach. 
• Superior itinerary accommodation will be at Boutique Hoi An - a quality beach resort with a large swimming pool set in tropical gardens. 

Day 16 Fly Home

Depart Da Nang for your overnight flight home via Ho Chi Minh City. If you wish you can extend your stay in Vietnam to include a stop here. Call our travel experts to plan an itinerary designed around your style and pace.

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include.

• International Flights (which can be omitted from your quotation if you prefer)
• Accommodation as described
• Privately guided tours and transfers 
• Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences 
• Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
• Meals as described
• 24 hour in-country backup whilst away
• Your own dedicated travel expert in the UK 

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