Journey from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City via Laos, blending river cruising, cultural encounters and an overnight Ha Long Bay experience.
  • Cruise Bangkok’s khlongs to explore life along the canals
  • Observe free-roaming elephants at Chiang Mai’s ChangChill sanctuary
  • Sail the Mekong on a two-day slow boat journey
  • Swim in the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Waterfalls
  • Witness Luang Prabang’s sunrise alms-giving ritual with saffron-robed monks
  • Sail among Ha Long Bay’s limestone karsts on an overnight cruise
  • Explore Hue’s Imperial Citadel with temples and palace ruins
  • Paddle sampans through Ben Tre’s coconut-lined Mekong canals
Stay mostly in simple 2–3-star hotels on a twin-share basis, with air-conditioning or fans and private facilities, though windowless rooms may occur. Occasional alternative properties may be used. Day rooms may be provided around overnight trains for shared use, and early check-in isn’t always possible.