Day 1 BangkokSit down to an aromatic curry in buzzing Bangkok. Days 2-4 Siem Reap/Angkor WatMarvel at the mighty temples of Angkor - a highlight of any South East Asia trip. Day 5 Kompong ChamTravel through rice paddies en route to Kompong Cham. Day 6 Phnom PenhDiscover Cambodia's French legacy, evident in the city's colonial facade. Day 7 HomestayExperience local hospitality at a rural homestay. Days 8-9 SihanoukvilleChill out in Sihanoukville or charter a boat to Ream National Park. Day 10 Phnom PenhBrush off the sand and make tracks back to the capital. Find graphic reminders of Cambodia's tragic history in Tuol Sleng Museum. Days 11-12 Ho Chi Minh CityExplore lively Ho Chi Minh tourist spots on a cyclo tour. Days 13-14 Mekong DeltaGlide down the Mekong and go on a homestay with a local family. Days 15-16 Nha TrangRelax in beautiful Nha Trang, which is surrounded by mountains, islands and the sea. Days 17-19 Hoi AnGet a dose of rustic rural charm on a bike ride through the countryside surrounding Hoi An or indulge in a spot of shopping. Days 20-22 HueAbsorb the imperial history and royal relics of Hue. Day 23 HanoiExplore Hanoi's Old Quarter on a walking tour. Perhaps then shop for silk or watch a water puppet performance. Day 24 Halong BayTake a memorable cruise through Halong Bay's majestic karsts and mysterious caves. Days 25-26 HanoiChat to locals on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake or perhaps visit the Revolutionary Museum. Day 27 VinhSlurp a final bowl of pho before travelling into lovely Laos. Days 28-29 VientianeDiscover Vientiane on a walking tour and visit ancient Wat Si Saket. Days 30-32 Vang ViengGaze up at gorgeous limestone crags surrounding Vang Vieng. Days 33-35 Luang PrabangLearn of Luang Prabang's regal past at the Royal Palace Museum. Day 36 Mekong RiverWitness the many facets of riverside life on a Mekong River journey. Day 37 Chiang KhongCruise further down the Mekong and cross the Thai border. Overnight in Chiang Khong, which is an important market town for the surrounding region. Days 38-39 Chiang MaiSoak up the fusion of religion and history in Chiang Mai before ending this best of Indochina adventure.
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