World Heritage Indochina

Welcome to Hoi An, a place of mouth-watering cuisine, backstreet tailors, gondalas and tea shops. But it’s the 15th century architecture that makes it so special. Find out how the Japanese merchant houses and Chinese temples have been preserved on a walking tour with a conservation expert. He’ll explain the difficulties Hoi An faces – annual flooding, urbanisation, overcrowding – and you’ll get a glimpse inside the preservation work of a 300-year-old mansion. You’ve also got a day entirely at leisure here. Spend the day on An Bang beach, have a suit made to measure or simply soak up the restaurant scene beneath hundreds of coloured lanterns.

Set sail for a day and night aboard a traditional junk boat. We'll whisk you away from the crowds of Halong to Lan Ha where you can really soak up the scenery without all that rowdy company. Across the emerald sea, hundreds of limestone outcrops rise vertically from the water like dragon’s teeth. Watch the scenery drift past your balcony, or try your hand at some of the activities on offer, like kayaking or squid fishing. Learn how to make spring rolls with the head chef, join in tai chi on the top deck or take a trip to one of the islets to swim off the snow-white beach. After 24 hours at sea, you’ll retrace your steps for another night back in Hanoi.
 

Finally, feast your eyes on Angkor, the most magnificent ancient city in Asia. Each monument has a different flavour, from vine-tangled Ta Prohm and the enigmatic stone faces of Bayon Temple, to Angkor Wat reflected in the lily pond beneath. We’ll pair you with an expert guide who’ll bring the archaeology to life, pointing out intricate details in the rock carvings and weaving stories of sun-worshipping kings. As your first day draws to a close, take a private gondala ride on the moat of Angkor Thom to see the sun set over the ruins, glass of wine in hand. You have a final day of leisure in Siem Reap, a chance to explore Cambodian markets, shop for crafts and try amok, the national curry.