Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia—three countries, one extraordinary destination—form the heart of Indochina, a region renowned for its rich cultural heritage, fascinating history, and timeless traditions dating back thousands of years.
Your journey through Indochina combines some of Asia’s most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historic cities, and cultural treasures.
Begin in Vietnam, a country with more than 4,000 years of history. Discover the romantic capital of Hanoi, cruise among the spectacular limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, explore the imperial heritage of Hue, wander through the charming ancient town of Hoi An, and experience the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), once known as the “Pearl of the Far East.”
Continue to Cambodia – the Kingdom of Wonders. Explore Siem Reap, the gateway to the magnificent Angkor Complex, one of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological treasures. Your journey then continues to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s elegant capital, where traditional Khmer culture blends with French colonial architecture. Discover the Royal Palace, National Museum, and Wat Phnom, each offering a glimpse into the country’s fascinating history and heritage.
Complete your Indochina adventure in Laos – the Land of a Million Elephants. Discover Vientiane, the peaceful capital known for its wide boulevards, Patuxai, and distinctive blend of Lao and French influences. Then travel to Luang Prabang, the former royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its serene atmosphere, golden temples, timeless traditions, and tranquil riverside setting.
Three countries. One unforgettable journey. One extraordinary Indochina experience.
Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Ninh Binh – Hue – My Son – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Luang Prabang – Siem Reap – Angkor
World Cultural Heritage • World Natural Heritage • Ancient Kingdoms • Sacred Landscapes • Living Traditions
Across Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, centuries of kingdoms, religions, migration, trade and cultural exchange have created one of Asia’s richest heritage regions.
Heritage Indochina – 18 Days is designed as a journey through the civilizations that shaped mainland Southeast Asia.
Beginning in Vietnam, the journey traces the imperial heritage of Thang Long and Hue, the sacred landscape of Trang An, the maritime world of Hoi An, the Hindu legacy of Champa and the living traditions of the Mekong Delta.
It then continues to Laos, where Buddhist spirituality and traditional life remain deeply woven into the cultural landscape of Luang Prabang, before reaching Cambodia and the monumental legacy of the Khmer Empire at Angkor.
This is more than a journey through three countries. It is a journey through the kingdoms, beliefs, landscapes and living traditions that created the cultural world of Indochina.
Laos – Cambodia – Vietnam
Luang Prabang – Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Hoi An – My Son – Hue – Hanoi – Ha Long Bay
Ancient Kingdoms • UNESCO Heritage • Sacred Temples • Living Traditions • Iconic Landscapes
Three countries, fourteen remarkable days and one unforgettable journey through the cultural heart of Indochina.
Beginning amid the gilded temples and tranquil Mekong landscapes of Luang Prabang, the journey continues to Cambodia’s magnificent Angkor civilization before travelling through Vietnam from dynamic Ho Chi Minh City to the waterways of the Mekong Delta, the heritage towns of Central Vietnam, historic Hanoi and the extraordinary limestone seascape of Ha Long Bay.
Designed for culturally curious travelers, this itinerary brings together monumental heritage, living traditions, local encounters and contrasting landscapes—revealing how the histories of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam have been shaped by ancient kingdoms, colonial influences, spiritual beliefs and everyday life.
INDOCHINA DISCOVERY – 15 DAYS
Cambodia – Vietnam – Laos
**Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Chau Doc – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City – Hoi An – Hue – Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Luang Prabang**
Three Countries, One Remarkable Journey
Discover the cultural heart of Indochina on an inspiring 15-day journey through Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. From the monumental temples of Angkor and the royal heritage of Phnom Penh, travel by speedboat along the Mekong into southern Vietnam. Continue through the waterways of the Mekong Delta, the energetic streets of Ho Chi Minh City, the ancient towns and imperial landmarks of Central Vietnam, and the timeless capital of Hanoi.
An overnight cruise among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay provides a peaceful contrast before the journey concludes in Luang Prabang, where gilded temples, forest waterfalls, traditional villages and the gentle rhythm of the Mekong reveal the spiritual beauty of Laos.
Two countries. Three UNESCO cultural landscapes. Centuries of history. Journey from the monumental temples of Angkor through Cambodia’s capital to Vietnam’s great cities, imperial heritage and the limestone seascapes of Ha Long Bay.”
There is also an important opportunity here for Vietluxtour’s new website: I would distinguish this 13-day Cambodia & Vietnam journey from a normal “Classic Vietnam” tour by selling the historical narrative, rather than simply listing attractions. The story progresses naturally from the Khmer Empire → Cambodia’s modern history → Vietnam’s wartime history → Champa civilization → Nguyen imperial heritage → historic Hanoi → Ha Long Bay.