Group Size: 12-24 travelers
Price: Starting from $8,195 per person double occupancy / $9,990 single occupancy
Harvard Exclusive
Trip Overview
Cruise the Mekong through Laos, explore the spectacular Angkor Wat and the sublime Ha Long Bay, and engage with local farmers and hill villagers on this comprehensive, well-paced adventure.
Schedule by Day
- Jan 5: Depart U.S. for Hanoi, Vietnam
- Jan 6: Arrive Hanoi
- Jan 7: Hanoi
- Jan 8: Hanoi / Ha Long Bay
- Jan 9: Hanoi / Ninh Binh
- Jan 10: Ninh Binh
- Jan 11: Ninh Binh / Hanoi / Da Nang / Hoi An
- Jan 12: Hoi An
- Jan 13: Hoi An / Da Nang / Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Jan 14: Siem Reap
- Jan 15: Siem Reap
- Jan 16: Siem Reap / Luang Prabang, Laos
- Jan 17: Luang Prabang
- Jan 18: Luang Prabang
- Jan 19: Luang Prabang / Vang Vieng
- Jan 20: Vang Vieng / Vientiane / Bangkok, Thailand
- Jan 21: Bangkok
- Jan 22: Bangkok
- Jan 23: Bangkok / Depart for U.S.
Pricing
Air inclusive from Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle (including airline taxes and fees):
- $9,397 per person double occupancy ($8,795 air & land inclusive plus $602 airline fees & taxes)
- Single supplement: $1,795
Air inclusive from Boston (including airline taxes and fees):
- $9,797 per person double occupancy ($9,195 air & land inclusive plus $602 airline fees & taxes)
- Single supplement: $1,795
Land Only:
- $8,195 per person double occupancy
- Single supplement: $1,795
Accommodations
- 3 nights at the Melia Hanoi
- 2 nights at the Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery
- 3 nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
- 3 nights at the MyBanLao Hotel
- 1 night at Le Grand Pakbeng
- 2 nights at The Riverie by Katathani
- 3 nights at the Royal Orchid Sheraton
Optional Extensions
Post-Tour Extension: Singapore, Jan 23-26, 2025
- 4 days/3 nights
- $1,895 per person double occupancy / Single supplement: $445
- 3 nights' accommodation at Carlton City Hotel Singapore
- Extensive sightseeing, including Singapore cultural tour, bumboat ride on Singapore River, National Orchid Garden, and Gardens by the bay
What to Expect
2-4 miles of walking per day, sometimes during the heat of the day. Keep pace with group in crowded cities such as Hanoi, Bangkok and at ancient sites such as Angkor Wat. Long days of motorcoach travel and sightseeing. Must be able to get on/off the motorcoach several times a day unassisted. There are a few internal flights within the program (airport travel passing through security). Boat travel on the Mekong River (guests must be able to get in/out of the boats without assistance. Angkor Wat, Cambodia contains uneven terrain and steep stairs throughout the complex. This program would not be suitable for guests with mobility issues or guests who use walkers, scooters or rollators.
