Culture - History

Embark on an 11-day itinerary along an off-the-beaten-path route in southern Cambodia, featuring serene destinations. Start in Phnom Penh, the capital city, then head south-east to discover Kep and Kampot, the sleepy, peaceful coastal rural towns with pristine beaches. Kep is close to the border with southern Vietnam, and is renowned for colonial resorts, Rabbit Island, fresh seafood, and farming plantations. Kampot's impressive attractions include Bokor National Park, the salt fields, and the pepper plantations. The trip will end with leisure time on the soft, white-sand beaches in Sihanoukville for a relaxing Cambodia tour and beach holiday.

A tailor-made 3-week Indochina travel itinerary with the best places to delve into the cultures and histories of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Laos is a serene Buddhist country with a serene natural landscape. Your visits to Vientiane and Luang Prabang in Laos reveal the rich culture of this million-elephant country and the historical devastation it has endured. Vietnam's history is also marked by Chinese colonization, feudal dynasties, colonial rule, and fierce struggles for the country's independence and reunification. As history progressed, local culture has been preserved, including the water puppet theater, royal etiquette, and ancient houses in Hue. Also, Hoi An Old Town, Saigon City, and the Mekong Delta are enticing regions for Vietnamese culture. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia are the unmissable parts of Indochinese culture and history. Phnom Penh, once the Pearl of Asia, suffered severe cruelty and then recovered. Siem Reap is less developed but is home to the stunning Angkor Temples, whose sophisticated architecture showcases astonishing and valuable sculpture carvings.

Fascinating journey of cultural tours in Indochina, a 16-day tour for you to explore Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Our Indochina travel packages showcase the colorful brocades of Indochina cultures. You will explore the prominent cities of the three countries, which offer fascinating natural landscapes, culinary delights, opportunities to mingle with locals, and, especially, indigenous cultures. Vietnam features regional cultures that have been preserved for centuries. While traveling in Vietnam, you will find the cultural relics in Hanoi, the minority groups' weaving villages, and traditional dances in Mai Chau, ancient and handicraft villages in Hue, the old town of Hoi An, and so on. Your Cambodia itinerary includes jaw-dropping Angkor Temples whose bas-reliefs and architecture tell vivid cultural stories, as well as the Phare Circus show performed by dedicated and talented Cambodians. Last but not least, the Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia tour itinerary also includes Luang Prabang, a laid-back, tranquil ancient town in Laos, where you can attend rituals such as Tak Bat and the Baci Ceremony and unlock the temple's mysteries. 

An inimitable Laos travel itinerary of 8 days to gain insightful knowledge about Laos culture; and fall in love with this intriguingly laidback and peaceful Buddhist country. Chosen tourist destinations of Laos for your journey include Vientiane city with its iconic religious Buddhist temples and colonial influences; Xieng Khuang Province in the East renowned home of vast plains of mysterious jars which is Laos' Stonehenge; and the spiritual serenity Luang Prabang. Being the meeting point of two rivers, Luang Prabang is a tranquil town rich in culture. Besides visiting awe-inspiring temples and staggering natural attractions, you shall attend Baci rituals at a local house and have a chance to observe the Tak Bath Ceremony while traveling in Luang Prabang.

The fanciful 10-day vacation in Cambodia suggests exotic travel places in Cambodia for you to explore the country's culture and history. This tour program responds to the desire for Cambodian places to visit by including the country's most highlighted areas: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Battambang. Besides the main tourist attractions of Cambodia like stunning Angkor Temples and Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap, Royal Palace and National Museum in Phnom Penh, you shall take a thrilling bamboo train in Battambang, have a cycling trip to Silk Island and visit the originated place of the renown show Phare Circus. Phnom Penh witnessing the vivid ups and downs of Cambodia's history. Due to its location as the meeting point of the Mekong River and the country’s gigantic lake Tonle Sap, Phnom Penh was chosen as the capital remaining many royal buildings and palaces. Siem Reap province is less modern but pretty vibrant and a must-see when traveling in Cambodia because its ancient Angkor Temples in the jungles will draw your attention. The last province is Battambang which is just roughly a 3.5-hour drive from Siem Reap featuring breathtaking countryside and wonderful opportunities to interact with the local people and gain authentic experiences. This province is also the hometown of the extraordinary Phare Circus Show.

This 13-day Vietnam travel package showcases charming Vietnam with the scenic Halong Bay, the cultural city of Hanoi, the Royal Citadel of Hue, the ancient town of Halong Bay, and the historical Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, you will have day trips to the Duong Lam ancient village, which showcases northern Vietnamese culture; the DMZ site in central Vietnam; the Cu Chi tunnels; and the Mekong Delta, which reveals the water-based lifestyle in southern Vietnam. Embark on this 2-week Vietnam itinerary to gain insights into Vietnam's culture & history!