Grand Indochina Circuit Explorer

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Welcome to Saigon, Vietnam’s crazy and colourful city. After you arrive, go on a private tour to get to know the city. Visit the Reunification Palace, French colonial buildings and the War Remnants Museum. Walk through local markets and try some street food like banh mi and iced coffee. You can also visit art galleries or meet a local historian to get a deeper look into the city’s past. Whether you like food, architecture or culture, Saigon has many ways to start your Vietnam journey.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Spend another day in Saigon. Visit Cholon, the city’s Chinatown, full of temples, shops and food stalls. You can take a boat ride along the river or go to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels used during the Vietnam War. For art or food lovers, there are tours with local artists or cooking classes where you can learn Vietnamese recipes. Whether you want to chill, learn something new or see more of the city, today’s experiences will give you a feel for modern Vietnam.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hoi An & Danang

Fly to Hoi An, a peaceful town famous for its beautiful streets and riverside setting. Check into your luxury resort by the beach then head into town to explore. Visit the morning market, walk past temples and old houses and maybe get some clothes made by a local tailor. In the evening, take a boat ride along the river to see Hoi An from a different view. This UNESCO town is full of gentle beauty, with lanterns and a slow pace of life.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hoi An & Danang

Spend the day getting to know Hoi An’s culture. Visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture to learn about ancient art and stop by the Marble Mountains with their caves and shrines. For a hands-on experience, join a countryside bicycle tour or make traditional lanterns. These activities will connect you with the town’s history and crafts. Back to the hotel for some quiet time, spa treatments or beachside relaxation. Today is a mix of learning, creativity and rest in one of Vietnam’s most beautiful places.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hoi An & Danang

Hoi An & Danang

Last day in Hoi An. If you want to see more, you can visit local farms, take a Vietnamese cooking class or see the ruins of My Son, an ancient Cham temple site.Or simply stay at the resort, relax on the beach or have a spa session. Whatever you do, this last day in Hoi An is to absorb the peacefulness before continuing your Indochina journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital full of history and culture. Visit famous places like the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda. Walk through the Old Quarter, a maze of small streets full of life, shops and cafes. Stop by Hoan Kiem Lake, a quiet spot in the middle of the city. Join a local street food tour to try pho and bun cha. Hanoi is both old and new, a real Vietnamese daily life and tradition.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hanoi

Continue your Hanoi discovery with more cultural highlights. Visit great museums like the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or the Fine Arts Museum. If you like art, see a water puppet show—a local tradition—or attend a performance at the Hanoi Opera House. In the afternoon, wander back through the Old Quarter’s narrow lanes, each named after trades from the past. It’s a great way to see how old customs meet modern life in this fascinating city.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hanoi

Spend another day in Hanoi’s flavours and culture. Join a local food expert to visit the market and learn how to make bun cha and pho cuon. Taste the fresh flavours and hear the stories behind them. Explore Hanoi’s creative side by visiting art studios and design boutiques. These personal encounters will show you the modern, artistic part of the city that many visitors miss. It’s a relaxing and delicious way to end your Vietnam stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Siem Reap

Fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia, your base to explore the famous temples of Angkor. Start with Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, famous for its carvings and towers. Explore Angkor Thom, home to the smiling stone faces of the Bayon Temple and wander through the jungle-covered ruins of Ta Prohm. This day opens the door to Cambodia’s ancient Khmer empire, with impressive sites surrounded by forests and quiet paths. It’s a powerful start to your Cambodian adventure.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Siem Reap

Today, go deeper into the Angkor magic. Visit Banteay Srei, a small temple famous for its pink sandstone and carvings and Preah Khan, a big temple complex. As you walk through the ancient ruins, you’ll discover stories of gods, kings and legends. You can also add more activities, like Khmer art or a local scholar. This day is history, beauty and quiet of sacred places that have been standing for centuries.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Siem Reap

Siem Reap

Spend your last day in Siem Reap doing what you like. Cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to see floating villages, cycle to ancient temples or cook with a local chef. You can also do a photography tour, traditional dance show or visit a local village. These activities will give you a deeper connection to the Cambodian people and culture. Whether relaxing or exploring, today is a day to reflect on your Angkor journey and make memories of this magical place.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bangkok

Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand’s bustling capital of contrasts. Take a private long-tail boat ride through the canals and see daily life unfold on the water. Visit famous temples like Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Arun, both beautiful and meaningful. Wander through colourful markets full of spices, textiles, crafts and street food. This city will give you a taste of Thai culture – old and new – through its temples, canals and everyday scenes. A warm welcome to Thailand.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bangkok

Continue to discover Bangkok’s cultural highlights. Visit Wat Pho and see the huge reclining Buddha and explore the impressive Grand Palace, once the heart of the Thai royal family. Later, treat yourself to a spa or shop for local art. Finish the day with a fine Thai dinner and taste the country’s famous flavours – spicy, sweet, salty and sour. Today is culture, comfort and cuisine, showing you the many sides of Bangkok – from sacred temples to modern luxuries.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Yangon

Fly to Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city where colonial buildings and golden pagodas line the streets. Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, the country’s most important Buddhist site and glow with gold. See the giant reclining Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Temple and Bogyoke Market for handmade crafts and textiles. Walk through Little India and Chinatown and see the city’s diverse cultures. Yangon is a place of contrasts – quiet prayer halls next to busy street stalls – and will give you a unique look at Myanmar’s history, faith and everyday life.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bagan

Spend the day visiting some of the most beautiful pagodas and learn about Myanmar’s spiritual history. Watch craftsmen make Bagan’s famous lacquerware, a tradition passed down through generations. End the day with a sunset cruise on the Ayeyarwady River and enjoy a drink as the sun sets behind the temple landscape. Bagan is one of Southeast Asia’s most unforgettable places.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bagan

Spend another day in Bagan’s timeless beauty. Visit temples with old wall paintings and carvings. You can choose to take a hot-air balloon ride at sunrise and see the whole plain. Take a quiet walk through nearby villages or visit Buddhist monasteries to learn more about daily life. For a different experience, consider a trip to Mount Popa, a spiritual site linked to ancient beliefs. Today is a day of peaceful moments and new discoveries in one of Asia’s great historic sites.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bagan

Inle Lake

Fly to Inle Lake, a calm and beautiful place in the hills of Myanmar. Take a boat ride across the lake and see floating gardens and villages on stilts. Watch the Intha fishermen, who row with one leg and fish with cone-shaped nets. Visit local craft workshops like lotus silk weaving or silverwork. You can also stop at a small winery in the nearby hills to taste local wine. Inle Lake is a place of peaceful life, close to nature and tradition.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Inle Lake

Today, explore more of Inle Lake’s hidden corners. Visit the ancient pagodas at In Dein and see the peaceful life of monks in hillside monasteries. Watch how lotus silk, cigars and other handmade goods are made using traditional methods. Join a cooking class to learn about Shan dishes or cycle through nearby villages and green fields. Every experience at Inle brings you closer to the local culture and people. The lake’s quiet charm and slow pace will give you a relaxing yet engaging day.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Yangon

Return to Yangon for your last day in Myanmar. Shape the day to your interests – perhaps visit the National Museum, browse contemporary art galleries or explore the city’s only synagogue. Walk past colonial buildings, take photos of faded mansions and golden stupas side by side. Do some last minute shopping for handmade crafts or enjoy a final Burmese meal.Whether relaxing or exploring, Yangon is the right place to end your Myanmar journey, full of beauty, history and humanity.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos, a peaceful and elegant town by the Mekong River. Stay at a luxury hotel like Amantaka or Rosewood, both in traditional settings. Walk through quiet streets with French and Lao architecture, visit temples and enjoy the town’s laid-back atmosphere. Surrounded by mountains and river views, Luang Prabang is a place where time stands still. It’s the perfect place to unwind, reflect and experience another side of Southeast Asia’s cultural depth.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luang Prabang

More of Luang Prabang’s quiet today. Visit the National Museum to learn about Lao history and walk through Wat Xieng Thong, a temple famous for its beauty. Browse the local markets where handmade crafts, woven textiles and local goods are on display. Rise early to join the morning alms-giving ceremony. Watching or joining the monks as they collect rice is a peaceful and moving way to connect with Laos’ Buddhist traditions. Today is quiet and cultural.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luang Prabang

Private cruise along the Mekong River, one of the best ways to see rural Laos. Stop at riverside villages where people make pottery, silk or paper the traditional way. Visit the Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha statues placed by pilgrims over the years. The cruise gives a peaceful view of local life and shows the spiritual heart of the region. You’ll return with a deeper understanding of how nature and faith are part of daily life in Laos.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luang Prabang

Chiang Mai

Travel to Chiang Mai, a peaceful city in northern Thailand surrounded by hills and rice fields. Settle into your luxury resort with beautiful views. First visit a mountaintop temple where you can see the city and mountains. If you wish, watch the monks as they collect their daily offerings in the morning – a calm and meaningful experience. Today is about settling in and getting into the slower, more spiritual rhythm of Northern Thailand.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chiang Mai

Dive into Chiang Mai’s culture, temples, art and food. Visit historic temples with gold and carved wood, local markets with spices, fabrics and handmade goods. Learn about traditional crafts like umbrella painting or silverwork. Try northern Thai dishes like khao soi, a spicy noodle soup. Chiang Mai blends old and new in a warm and welcoming way, with rich traditions and friendly people. Every corner has a story.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chiang Mai

Spend the day with nature at an ethical elephant sanctuary. Learn about the animals’ lives and how conservation projects are helping to protect them. You’ll have the chance to feed or walk with the elephants in a peaceful forest setting.Then you can relax at your resort, take a short walk or enjoy the local scenery. Today is adventure and heartwarming moments, all about Thailand’s animals and the natural world. A lovely end to your time in Chiang Mai.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chiang Mai

Your Indochina journey ends today as you depart Chiang Mai. As you leave behind the quiet temples of Luang Prabang and the green hills of northern Thailand, take with you the warm memories, rich cultures and quiet moments that made this trip special. See you next time.

Meals Included: Breakfast