Indochina Adventure - Overland Trip

Itineraries

Arrive in this fascinating city, the capital of Vietnam. Free day. Tonight you will meet up with your fellow travellers and your tour leader.

Free time until we board the Reunification Express train to Hue. (B)

Arrive and transfer to our hotel. We have one and a half days in Hue, famous for its stunning architecture and the Perfume River, which flows slowly through the centre of the city. It was recently given prestigious World Heritage status by UNESCO. (Day 4 - B)

Travel to Hoi An via the spectacular Ocean Cloud Pass, Danang and China Beach. (B)

A full day at leisure in Hoi An - a favourite among travellers for its laid back atmosphere. (B)

Transfer by road and boat to secluded Whale Island, so named because of the sperm whales which can sometimes be spotted off its shores. Two days to swim, laze on pristine beaches or go snorkelling amidst lovely coral gardens. In the evening, there is time to relax at the beach bar - the perfect place to watch the sun go down with a cocktail in hand. (Day 7 - BD, Day 8 - BLD)

Late departure from this paradise island and travel south towards Nha Trang, a laid back beach resort. (B)

There’s time to check out the town or the beach before we board the overnight train to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). (B)

Arrive in Saigon and transfer to the hotel. There’s a host of things to do in this exciting city and some interesting excursions for those who want to venture further afield.

Head south to the Mekong Delta. Here the mighty river splits into a labyrinth of channels before disgorging into the South China Sea. We spend the day exploring the area by boat and on foot. This is a great opportunity to learn about life in the delta. Tonight we are guests of a local family. (BLD)

This morning we visit an authentic floating market before returning to Saigon. (B)

A free day to explore further. (B) Day 15, SAIGON - PHNOM PENH Today we travel across the Viet/Cambodian border by bus to Phnom Penh. Arrive late afternoon, time to explore.

Morning guided tour to visit Royal Palace, National Museum. We will also take time to uncover the history of Cambodia’s recent tragic past with an optional visit to Tuoel Sleng – the former Khmer Rouge torture centre. The visit will also include the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek.

This morning we have an early start and travel to Siem Reap, our gateway to a long awaited visit to the incredible Angkor Wat. Afternoon free.

A spectacular day of exploration. We rise early for sunrise over Angkor Wat then enjoy a guided tour of the main complex. In the afternoon we visit Angkor Thom, Bayon, South gate and the Terrace of the Leper King. (B)

A whole free day to explore Angkor Wat or other surrounding sights such as Lake Tonle Sap or the Old Market. (B)

Board the local bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok where the tour ends on arrival. (B)

Free time in Bangkok. (B)

Free day before taking the overnight train to Chiang Mai. (B)

Arrive in Chiang Mai and transfer to our guesthouse. Meet our trekking guide for a briefing about the days ahead with the hilltribes of the north. (B)

Drive by pick-up truck to Mok Fah Waterfall via a local market. Swim at the falls and continue to a Shan village for lunch. After lunch we trek to a Lisu village. Dinner and overnight in the village. (BLD)

A 3 hour trek. After lunch we take an elephant ride to our rafting camp. We spend another night in a hilltribe village. (BLD)

We board bamboo rafts and float down river, passing riverside villages of Karen, Lahu and Shan tribes along the way. Return to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon. Why not treat yourself to a traditional Thai massage or relax by the pool. (BL)

Free day. In the late afternoon we board the overnight train and head south. (B)

Transfer to hotel, where the rest of the day is free. You might like to visit the Bridge on the River Kwai or explore this amazing city further.

A full free day to explore. Overnight train to Surat Thani. (B)

Transfer to Khao Sok National Park. Afternoon nature walk & wildlife spotting. Overnight in jungle huts. (LD)

Boat ride along Raja Phraba Lake. We spend 2 nights in this beautiful setting, staying in rafthouses. This afternoon we explore the caves & waterfalls of the National Park and after dinner we take a night walk in search of the nocturnal animals of the jungle. (BLD)

Free morning. Afternoon canoeing, or if the water in the river is high, we can shoot rapids on inner tubes. (BLD)

Transfer to Krabi Province, famous for its magnificent limestone karst scenery.

A free day with a wide choice of activities - canoeing or sea kayaking, exploring the surrounding islands, caves and waterfalls or snorkelling. Then again, you may just choose to chill out on the beach or shop for souvenirs.

Tour ends.