Page 3 of Asia Overland Trips by Intrepid Travel

overland the great indochina loop original 29 days ex bangkok departs every wed sat selected mon itinerary days 1-2 bangkok take a boat ride down the khlongs and see the reclining buddha at wat pho day 3 chiang mai head out to the mountain temple of doi suthep plus local payment us$400 physical culture shock for spectacular views back over town day 4 chiang khong kick back on the guesthouse veranda and enjoy views across the mekong river into laos days 5-6 mekong river take in the beautiful scenery and smiles of local children as we float down the mekong on a local river boat days 7-8 luang prabang visit the royal palace museum and nearby kuang si falls in this magical town days 9-10 vientiane possibly the most relaxed capital in the world vientiane s many sights are easily explored by foot or bicycle day 11 hin boun homestay travel through spectacular mountain scenery and spend the night as a guest of local villagers day 12 ninh binh cross the border into vietnam and descend through the mountains of the ho chi minh trail to the rural plains around ninh binh day 13 halong bay experience the ethereal scenery of halong bay explore a cave take a dip and dine on fresh seafood days 14-16 hanoi/overnight train soak up the charm of hanoi and explore the shops of the old quarter before boarding the reunification express for an overnight trip to hue day 17 hue visit the imperial citadel an emperor s tomb and take a dragon boat cruise along the perfume river days 18-20 hoi an the rich trading heritage of hoi an is evident in the shuttered windows and pitched roofs of the traditional merchant houses full of artisans shops and tailors hoi an s still a great place to engage in a bit of trading days 21-22 ho chi minh city head into the ben thanh market for fresh coffee delicious cashews and cheap t-shirts or just about anything really days 23-24 phnom penh explore cambodia s volatile past at one of the infamous killing fields later soak up the peaceful vibe of present-day phnom penh with a beer at the riverside foreign correspondent s club days 25-27 siem reap the temples of angkor are believed to represent the cosmic world and are an incredible sight to behold days 28-29 bangkok another serve of spicy specialties and bargain hunting awaits top photography competition 2006 songkran girl thailand michelle ferreira below photography competition 2006 ploughing vietnam mark latimor accommodation guesthouses/hotels 24 nts multishare homestay 1 nt overnight trains 2 nts overnight boat 1 nt transport train riverboat walking bicycle cyclo plane chartered bus group size max 12 meals 12 breakfasts 1 lunch 2 dinners please note that breakfasts are often simple eggs bread jam and coffee/tea would be most common budget allow us$400 for meals not included departs every wed sat selected mon traveller rating 4.71 out of 5 trip code · ride a longtail boat down bangkok s khlongs · explore the temples of chiang mai · cruise down the mekong river · swim under a waterfall in luang prabang · experience laid-back vientiane · soak up the charm of hanoi · cruise halong bay · explore imperial hue · channel the spirits of old traders in hoi an · delight your tastebuds in ho chi minh city · learn about phnom penh s volatile past · experience the temples of angkor vsv

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