18 Day Itinerary
£19,000pp
Beginning in Thailand and taking you onto Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, this journey highlights the best of Southeast Asia, giving you time to connect and recognise the true merit of exploration off-the-grid.
Beginning in Bangkok, an electric city built on the unexpected, you’ll find streets of hawking traders as they celebrate their craftsmanship, from the latest woven rugs to artwork frosted with gold adornments. Aromas of garlic, ginger and chilli fired up in a wok drift among the city, interspersed with the rumbles of tuk-tuks and distant chimes of temple bells.
Explore the city on foot before boarding a luxury barge for an overnight cruise along the Chao Phraya river. As you sail aboard the Loy Dream, observe the hum of life in Bangkok unfold beyond the banks, watch as residents hang out laundry to dry in the humid air, cheer for a team of students as they play a friendly game of football and take a journey through time, experiencing the rich history of the country’s old capital, Ayutthaya.
Back on land and moving on from Bangkok, arrive in Chiang Rai, a city in the northern provinces of Thailand. Arrive at the Four Seasons Tented Camp by a traditional long-tail boat along the Mekong River and settle in at this elevated glamping experience. Offering all the comforts of a luxury stay and more, the slowed down style of living here connects you to the outdoors.
Follow the footsteps of an elephant herd, observing their distinct personalities in situ; try your hand at bamboo fishing with the skilled teachings of a local; and cycle through the lush green paddy fields of Chiang Rai, spotting farmers tending to their harvest en route. Each moment here, slow and considered, is a stark reminder of the luxury that lies in simplicity.
From Thailand, and already with one foot on the Laos border, step aboard the Anouvong luxury ship to cruise the upper Mekong River. Blending Laotian ambience with French-Colonial finesse, the ship pays homage to King Anouvong who found sanctuary in a small village on the banks of the Mekong, and whose statue you will pass along your journey.
Docking at Luang Prabang, once the royal capital of the Kingdom of Laos, check-in at Amantaka. Described as utterly in tune with the seductively slow pace of the city, here you celebrate quality over quantity. Wake at first light for the morning alms procession with the monks of Luang Prabang and later spend the afternoon at the Buddhist Learning Centre with abbot Sengdao Santikaro. Connecting with the faith, and finding your inner peace, is not a pursuit to rush, instead it is an experience where time becomes inconsequential.
From Laos to Cambodia, spend time in Siem Reap, exploring the temples of Angkor before cruising to your final destination, Ho Chi Minh City, aboard the Aqua Mekong. Charting a path across the waters of Cambodia and Vietnam, taste the flavours of Michelin-starred chef David Thompson as you dine onboard and, at your leisure, disembark back to land to visit the temples and villages that escape the noisy influence of Google’s most searched. Instead giving you time, and freedom, to indulge in the spirituality of Asia beyond the crowds.
Day Itinerary
£19,000pp
15 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £8,300pp
Enjoy off-the-beaten-track highlights from North to South Vietnam. Experience colonial cities, sample delicious street food and discover wonderfully diverse landscapes, featuring rice paddies, the unique rock formations of Halong Bay and the Thu Bon River.
14 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £8,200pp
Experience the best and diverse highlights of Vietnam, uncovering Vietnam’s rich history in colonial style cities, protected areas of natural beauty and picturesque coastlines.
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