About this trip
Twenty-two days across Vietnam, Laos and Thailand, covering a lot of ground by rail, road and river as you move between cities, coast and countryside.
Expect a mix of city culture, history and downtime — from the coastal buzz of Nha Trang to the quieter, French-influenced riverside towns of Laos, with local markets along the way.
This is a fully guided group trip pitched at an easy pace, built for travellers who want the region's variety without having to plan the logistics themselves.
What you'll do
- Spend time on the bay at Nha Trang
- Sit riverside in Laos and take in its French colonial character
- Browse local markets for finds along the route
- Travel overland between Vietnam, Laos and Thailand
- Explore historical sites in the cities you pass through
- Covers three countries in 22 days, so travel days between stops are part of the deal
- Rated easy, suited to those who want guided structure rather than independent planning
Worth it if you're a solo traveller seeking camaraderie and don't mind relentless pacing. Think twice if consecutive long travel days drain you.
- Solo travellers genuinely click here; group vibe feels safe and genuinely connected.
- Guide Chit stood out as exceptional; food and activity mix throughout trip praised consistently.
- Back-to-back travel days, especially two consecutive boat journeys, leave people exhausted by trip's end.
- Tipping costs not flagged upfront; budget accordingly beyond advertised price.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,200, about 13% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ho Chi Minh City · 1 Sept – 2 Sept
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