Indochina Adventure
19 days Hanoi to Bangkok
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.
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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- Tour Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Duration
- 19 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Hanoi | 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. |
| Days 13-14 | Chiang Mai | 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. |
| Day 18 | Chiang Mai/Overnight train | Treat yourself to a relaxing Thai massage. |
| Day 19 | Bangkok | Hit the streets for a taste of Thailand, feasting on pad thai and Chang beer. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
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