LAND + ACTIVE CRUISE
BIKING
LAOS
Luang Prabang
HONG KONG
DAYS 1–2 Behold the charms of Luang Prabang, a World Heritage site • Bike to quiet villages and a colorful artisan market • Float down the Mekong to three-tiered Kuang Si falls • Visit 16th-century Wat Xieng Thong, a former royal temple considered one of the most important Buddhist sites in Laos. » Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao - Premiere DAYS 3–4 Observe local Buddhists giving alms to monks who walk through the streets in morning procession • Fly to Cambodia, then explore Angkor Wat on two wheels • Receive a water blessing from a monk—a traditional ritual • Explore richly decorated temples like Bayon and Ta Prohm. » Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor - Premiere DAY 5 Greet the sunrise over Angkor Wat—a magical experience • Cycle past spectacular temple ruins illuminated by the soft light of morning • Travel by air from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, a sprawling capital city known for its French colonial architecture. » Raffles Hotel Le Royal - Premiere DAYS 6–9 Board our luxury ship to start our Mekong River cruise • Float across the Cambodian border into vibrant Vietnam • Sail to Tan Chau for a riverside spin • Witness the buzz of activity on the busy docks of Sa Dec while exploring a local market • Enjoy a final ride along the Mekong as it widens into a vast delta • Savor a Vietnamese lunch at our friend’s home • Journey to modern Ho Chi Minh City. » Jahan Heritage Line Ship - Premiere With the Mekong River as your guide, pedal past villages and temple ruins. Marvel at Khmer carvings and life in the Vietnamese delta. You’ll never forget Indochina. Cycle & Sail along the Mighty Mekong VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS
Kuang Si Falls
Perfume River
THAILAND
Mekong River
ANGKOR
CAMBODIA
East Sea
Siem Reap
VIETNAM
Phnom Penh
Gulf of Thailand
Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Chau
Sa Dec
9 Days Activity Levels 1-3 Premiere Hotels & Ship $9,5499 to $10,449 / person dbl occ. Includes $550 internal air. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search VCLB on backroads.com
“This was my first Backroads trip and it was a life-changing adventure. Combining all my favorite things: activity, culture, adventure, good food, good company and luxury!”
BRANDAIS ROUMASSET • SAN BRUNO, CA
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