Days 1-2 BangkokEscape the clamour of Bangkok with a cruise down the khlongs and a visit to Wat Pho. Day 3 Chiang MaiClimb the 300 steps to Doi Suthep temple to enjoy a panorama of Chiang Mai. Day 4 Huay XaiExplore remote border towns and soak up the riverside serenity of Huay Xai. Day 5 Mekong RiverWatch village life pass by while cruising along the Mekong River in Laos. Days 6-8 Luang PrabangVisit the Pak Ou Caves, which are adorned with thousands of carved Buddhas. Discover Laos's history in Luang Prabang before checking out the spectacular Kuang Si Falls. Days 9-10 Vang ViengGet active among the limestone cliffs or simply relish the serenity of Vang Vieng. Day 11 VientianeExplore Vientiane and pay a visit to an Intrepid Foundation-supported prosthetic limb centre. Day 12 HanoiFly to Vietnam's northern capital, Hanoi, and enjoy a traditional water puppet show. Day 13 Halong BayBe enchanted by the beauty of Halong Bay. Explore caves, share a seafood feast and sleep on a junk boat. Days 14-15 HanoiExperience Hanoi's seductive French charm, and visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum before travelling overnight on the Reunification Express. Day 16 HueWander the Imperial Citadel, discover the wealth of the Nguyen emperors and take a dragon boat down the serene Perfume River. Days 17-19 Hoi AnThe heritage of this port town is evident in the shuttered windows and pitched roofs of the traditional merchant houses. Packed with artisans and tailors, Hoi An is a shoppers delight. Days 20-21 Ho Chi Minh CityBrowse Ben Thanh Market then jump in a cyclo and get acquainted with the tangle of Ho Chi Minh City streets and alleyways. Days 22-23 Phnom PenhLearn about Cambodia's violent past at the Killing Fields. Later, appreciate the peace of present-day Phnom Penh at a cafe on breezy Sisowath Quay. Day 24 HomestayEnjoy a traditional dinner with a host family on a homestay. Days 25-27 Siem Reap/Angkor WatThe enigmatic ruins of Angkor provide endless photo opportunities. Explore the wealth of temples dotted around Siem Reap with a local guide. Days 28-29 BangkokBack in Bangkok, sip spicy specialties or hit the markets.
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