Depart your home country on your flight to the Laos capital, Vientiane.
Most suited for
Families
Ideal time to visit
October - March
This holiday idea is an excellent opportunity for adventurous families to get under the skin of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
You will see a few of the famous landmarks, but the primary focus is on the countryside which you’ll explore with ease by bike, kayak, quad bike and even Vespa! See the well-known highlights and what lies beyond as you cycle through hidden jungles, raft past dramatic river gorges and get an authentic taste of the local lifestyle from a range of perspectives.
Rural Indochina Family Adventure
As with all our holidays, this itinerary is just a starting point. We will create a bespoke package which will be completely unique for you.
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Day 1
Vientiane
Days 2 - 3
Vientiane
Upon arrival, your guide and driver will meet you for the transfer to your hotel in Laos’ sleepy capital. Spend the first evening visiting a local restaurant or relaxing in your hotel.
A fascinating half-day tour takes you on an exploration of the city with its juxtaposition of faded colonial buildings and intricate golden stupas.
Days 4 - 5
Vang Vieng
Travelling along picturesque backroads and stopping to explore villages and lakes en route, your guide and driver will transport you to Vang Vieng. On arrival, there should be time to visit the Tham Jang Cave and to savour the views out across the Nam Song River and the surrounding karst countryside. The scenery is startlingly beautiful, and there are some great activities to be enjoyed locally, from trekking and mountain biking to rock climbing.
Enjoy a fun adventure through the landscapes along the Nam Song River with a full day kayaking trip that includes jungles and caves, organic farms, a Lao style picnic and spectacular natural scenery. You’ll receive complete instruction and safety equipment and travel in the company of expert river guides.
Days 6 - 8
Luang Prabang
The journey from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang includes mountain photo stops and an option to visit a forest market, offering edible rats, snakes and other assorted reptiles!
The city of Luang Prabang is a cluster of villages wrapped around the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong River. The town’s well-preserved architecture and the surrounding green mountains and jungle forest make for a beautiful place to explore and to enjoy a range of adventures. You’ll have a chance to take in the area on a guided bicycle tour and get to grips with local life through activities as a diverse as a cooking class and market visit with a chef to a game of the popular local sport Petanque with your guide and his friends.
Days 9 - 12
Siem Reap
It’s a short flight to Siem Reap where you’ll begin your next adventure, exploring the magnificent sprawling Angkor temples. We tailor our family tours here very carefully to ensure you experience the temples at their best and learn a little while having heaps of fun. Activities include a leisurely bike ride to jungle-clad Ta Prohm which continues to intricate Angkor Thom – the flat trails make this a great temple to explore by bike. An early start is best for Angkor Wat; if you arrive before sunrise, you’ll beat the crowds and experience a truly fairytale-like moonlit scene.
You’ll also have the opportunity to experience a thrilling 12km quad bike ride through the countryside to catch a beautiful sunset across the rice fields. In the company of local guides, you’ll ride specially designed off-road vehicles through the villages and farmland around the city, on an unforgettable and fun adventure into the heart of the rural countryside.
Days 13 - 17
Hoi An
It’s a short, direct flight from Siem Reap to Hoi An (Danang airport) in Vietnam. Here your guide and driver will transfer you along the coast to your beach hotel where you’ll stay for the next five nights – for plenty of relaxing beach time.
During your stay, there will be a chance to explore Hoi An itself, an old town with streets lined with hanging lanterns and a maze of shops, art galleries, restaurants and tailors. Activities include trips into the stunning countryside by Vespa and by bicycle. Meander along the narrow roads into quiet villages and beside waterways, learn how the villagers net fish and paddle a traditional bamboo basket boat along palm-fringed waterways.
Day 18
Fly home
Depart Hoi An for your flight back.
An Epic Adventure Across Southeast Asia
There were moments while I was out and about where I thought that everyone should experience this kind of mindful travel that Experience Travel organises, as it's not backpacking where you tick off the standard party hotspots, and it's not the typical cruise for tourists to visit the standard sightseeing destinations, but an experience where I really felt I got to know the countries, meet great people and do fun stuff that most people miss.
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What’s included:
With ETG, what’s included goes well beyond the basics. From the moment your trip begins to your final farewell, the essentials are already taken care of, leaving you free to immerse, explore and enjoy without the hassle of hidden extras.
Here’s what comes as standard in all of our holidays:
All flights (unless you’ve booked your own!)
Expert guides and drivers
All accommodation
Many meals and snacks
Immersive experiences throughout
All regional transfers
Tips
24/7 In-Country support
Personal travel consultant throughout
Pricing:
As every holiday is bespoke, prices vary depending on destination, flights, hotel choices, inclusions and travel dates. We aim to include as much as possible upfront, so you know exactly where you are. As an approximate guide:
Bespoke Holidays £4,500 - £8,500pp
Bespoke Luxury Holidays £8,500 - £14,500pp
Bespoke Family Holidays from £4,000 - £7,500pp
Meet Our Cambodia Experts
Ella loves all things Cambodia. She’s explored beyond Angkor Wat and knows how to mix the big sights with those offbeat moments that make a holiday sing. With a knack for finding hotels with real soul (and dodging the overhyped ones), Ella designs trips that show you Cambodia at its most authentic and unexpected.
“This itinerary is ideal for families who want to get stuck in and experience the culture and scenery up close of three different countries”
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