16 DAYS
Trip Overview
Set out on a comprehensive, 16 days family-friendly holiday through Southeast Asia, visiting essential and off-the-beaten-path destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos; taking private, farm-to-table cooking lessons; exploring the region by bike, kayak; juggling with members of a local theater troupe; and visiting inspiring, immersive community initiatives.
Itinerary
- Explore Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos — and now Thailand — on a fun, family-friendly adventure.
- Feed elephants at a sanctuary in Laos
- Get into the Vietnam’s historic Cu Chi Tunnels
- In Vietnam, trek through the terraced mountains of Sapa
- Enjoy an overnight cruise at Halong Bay
- Unwind on Da Nang’s sun-drenched beaches
day 1: Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the hotel amenities.
The Q hotel
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day 2: Explore Hanoi
Sightseeing today includes a private tour visiting the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, learning about this major figure of Vietnamese history.
See his Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace, along with the humble Stilt House he called home.
Also visit One Pillar Pagoda and the Confucian Temple of Literature. End the day’s explorations with a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter and enjoy a flavourful Vietnamese egg coffee.
The Q hotel
Breakfast
day 3: Halong Bay Cruise
Board a traditional cruise ship on Halong Bay and cruise out into its tranquil scenery. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vision of awe-inspiring beauty, it’s easy to see why it is one of Vietnam’s most beloved destinations.
Enjoy excursions such as kayaking or exploring island caves before returning to the ship for dinner.
Victoria Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 4: Overnight train to Sapa
In Halong, rise early this morning for a beautiful sunrise over the bay. Return to Hanoi after brunch on deck and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. This evening, take an overnight train to Sapa, the mountainous region of Vietnam famous for its rice terraces and home to colorful ethnic minorities.
Amazing Sapa
Breakfast
day 5: Sapa
Arrive early in the morning, transfer to Sapa town. The vast panoramas of ribboning rice terraces that snake their way across the landscape are a testament to the extraordinary farming skills of the many communities of the region.
Early check in to rest and in the afternoon, have a short trek walking around Cat Cat ethnic minority village.
Amazing Sapa
Breakfast
day 6 & 7: Sapa
Spend the next two days discovering this verdant and beautiful area of rolling hills and rice terraces with some light walking through the surrounding valleys and villages, and visits to ethnic minority communities including those of the Hmong people.
Take a two-mile stroll through the countryside from Sapa to sleepy Suoi Ho for another glimpse of village life. Later, visit the hamlet of Ma Tra, home to members of the Hmong and Red Dao communities.
On day 7: Take a cable car ride up Mount Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina, arriving at the summit to enjoy incredible views from a breathtaking 3,143 metres. This afternoon, return to Hanoi by private transfer, take a evening flight (70 minutes), to Danang
Cicilia Danang
Breakfast
Day 8: Danang beach stay
Enjoy a free day at your own leisure with family and kids. Danang’s beach is one of the top in the region.
Cicilia Danang
Breakfast
Day 9: Hoi An
Today, take a short transfer to nearby Hoi An. Take a walking tour of charming Hoi An – a wonderfully laidback and wilfully traditional place, whose lantern-lined streets are a delight to wander.
Enjoy a tour of the ancient town, and have a lunch at a local foodie. Later tonight, transfer to airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Central Palace Hotel
Breakfast
Day 10: Cu Chi War Tunnels
Take a 2 hours ride for an excursion to visit Cu Chi Tunnels used by Viet-congs during the Vietnam war.
Back to Saigon before having lunch, and visit Dong Khoi &. French quarter, the basilica, and the central post office and if time permits, the war remnant museum.
Central Palace Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11: Fly to Siem Reap
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Here, a special treat awaits in the form of a performance of Phare Cambodian Circus for your family, an NGO that teaches disadvantaged Cambodians to become internationally- renowned performance artists.
Tara Angkor
Breakfast
Day 12: Angkor by Tuk Tuk
What better way to see the world famous Angkor temple complex than from the back
of a traditional tuk tuk?
You’ll explore Angkor Wat, the centrepiece of Siem Reap’s famous temples, before riding your tuk tuk to Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple, a 12th-century masterpiece. Lastly visit Ta Prohm,
a temple left in the grips of the jungle where a photogenic and atmospheric array of trees have wound their way through the ruins.
Tara Angkor
Breakfast
Day 13: Tonle Sap Lake
Visit Tonle Sap, where you can learn about the way of life of the floating villages built on this famous seasonal lake. Visit another Angkorian temple. return to Siem reap late in the afternoon and relax.
Tara Angkor
Breakfast
Day 14: Fly to Luang Prabang
Fly to Luang Prabang. An enchanting city, Luang Prabang is the quintessential image
of Laos.
At its core, lush greenery, golden temples and vivid-robed monks come together to create a colourful, rich heritage.
Take a walking tour around the vibrant night market, keeping an eye out for craft souvenirs from Laos’ hill tribes as you go.
Santi Resort and Spa
Breakfast
Day 15: Kuang Si Waterfall
Visit the Living Land Farm, a community project that produces organic food
to help fund community projects – learn how they grow their produce before a delicious lunch. Head to Kuang Si Waterfalls to refresh, before returning to the hotel for the last night of the trip.
Santi Resort and Spa
Breakfast
Day 16: Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast