Journeys into Indochina
We have a selection of unique journeys, one of a kind trips that take in the
best the region has to offer. We offer a variety of original adventures,
inventive, innovative tours that including hiking, biking and a little bit of
adrenaline. And we include authentic experiences, genuine encounters with real
people from the Mekong region or memorable moments that elevate the ordinary
into the realms of the extraordinary.
Our partners in the area have been welcoming guests to Cambodia, Laos and
Vietnam for two decades and nobody knows the region better than their
experienced travel team. They are consistently recommended by leading
newspapers, magazines and guidebooks all over the world, and offer travel with a
personal touch that makes guests feel very welcome.
Now Egypt & Beyond offers travellers the opportunity to experience this
beautiful and culturally rich region with a team that has been in the forefront
of travel in Indochina since 1990.
Journeys
World Heritage Indochina
15 Days/14 Nights
Indochina is home to several stunning Unesco World Heritage Sites and this
signature trip takes in the most impressive of these in Cambodia, Laos and
Vietnam.Starting in lovely and languid Luang Prabang, we enjoy the combination
of rich culture and lush nature in this charming town. Flying to elegant Hanoi,
we pay our respects to Uncle Ho and explore the exotic Old Quarter. Halong Bay
is the only natural World Heritage Site on this list, but it is undoubtedly one
of the most memorable with a forest of karst peaks soaring skywards from the
sea. Flying south, we stop in Hoi An to explore the compelling historic house,
tailor shops, galleries and cafes of this atmospheric place. We leave some time
to enjoy the beach before flying on to Siem Reap, our base to visit the simply
sublime temples of Angkor. Our visit includes all the world famous temples such
as Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious building, as well as some of the
floating communities of the Tonle Sap.
Full Information and Itinerary
Grand Indochina Journey
22 Days/21Nights
Our classic 22-day journey takes in the dynamic capitals, the historic
vestiges, the natural wonders and the very best of the Indochina region. We
begin in the timeless streets of old world Luang Prabang with the turquoise
waters of Kuang Si Falls offering a relaxing interlude. Convenient flight
connections throughout the tour take us to the sleepy capital of Vientiane and
its café culture and then onto the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, famed for its
water puppets and museums. The most spectacular natural sight in the region,
Halong Bay beckons, as does the cultural capital of the country in Hue.
Preserved in a time-warp, we sample the shopping mecca of Hoi An before heading
to buzzy and frenetic Saigon and the inside track on the Vietnam War. Cambodia’s
Phnom Penh is a city in the throes of a renaissance whilst Siem Reap is the
gateway to the fabled temples of Angkor, topped off sublimely by the majestic
Angkor Wat. Truly a grand experience.
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Mekong Journey
22Days/21Nights
Go with the flow on this epic journey, exploring the roads (and rivers) less
travelled in an older, more authentic Asia. Leave behind the Golden Triangle and
travel down the Mekong River to Pak Beng with the Luang Say Cruise. Continue to
Luang Prabang, the spiritual heart of Laos, with abundant temples. Fly south to
Pakse, gateway to Champasak province and island life on the Mekong. Cross the
border into Cambodia and continue to Kratie, a base to view the extremely rare
freshwater dolphins. Cambodia’s capital beckons, Phnom Penh. Experience
devotion to the gods at the National Museum or witness the destruction of the
Khmer Rouge at Tuol Sleng Prison. Make a side-trip to the incredible temples of
Angkor before continuing to Chau Doc by speedboat. Pass through the heart of the
delta region, stopping off to visit the floating markets of Cantho. Winding up
in Saigon, learn more about the war at the Remnants Museum or by digging up the
past at the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Full Information and Itinerary
To book, or for further information, please contact Cecelia at the
Egypt & Beyond office on tel : 011 678 6165 or 011 678 4777. Fax: 0866 920
305/6. Email :
Cecelia@egyptandbeyond.co.za
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