Day 1
Arrive in Luang Prabang
Meet your private driver and settle into your hotel in the former royal capital. The remainder of the day is free to recover and begin exploring at your own pace.
Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam through their food
A Taste of Indochina
A flavour-led journey through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, combining temples, markets, family recipes and memorable dining with private local insight.
13 days / 12 nightsPrivate guided culinary journeyGuided touring throughout
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Why this journey works
“What makes this journey work is that the food is never separate from the place. Markets, home cooking, street stalls and historic settings reveal how each country changes as you travel from Luang Prabang through Cambodia and Vietnam.”
Luang Prabang→Siem Reap→Ho Chi Minh City→Hue→Hanoi
Your journey, day by day
Every tour and experience, in order
Day 2
Temples, the Mekong and Lao street food
Explore important gilded temples with a knowledgeable guide, then take a sunset cruise on the Mekong. Continue into the night market to discover local ingredients, cooking techniques and traditional barbecue-style dining.
Day 3
Pak Ou Caves and an illuminating dinner
Travel by long-tailed boat to the Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of Buddhist images overlook the river. Stop in a craft village before an elegant Lao dinner served in a garden pavilion glowing with hundreds of candles.
Day 4
Fly to Siem Reap and taste Khmer street food
Continue to Cambodia and settle into Siem Reap. In the evening, travel by tuk-tuk with a local guide to markets, street stalls and neighbourhood food stops for a lively introduction to Khmer flavours.
Day 5
Angkor and an evening of contemporary Cambodian culture
Explore Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, Bayon and Angkor Wat with a specialist guide who can bring the architecture and Khmer history into focus. Finish with dinner and a performance by Phare, the Cambodian Circus.
Day 6
Countryside life and Khmer cooking
Travel beyond Siem Reap to a local market, village lanes and a Buddhist pagoda for a private blessing. Visit a farm, select seasonal ingredients with your host and prepare a three-course Khmer lunch.
Day 7
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and explore after dark
Continue to southern Vietnam. As evening falls, ride pillion with an experienced driver on a vintage Vespa, stopping at local eateries, hidden cafés and a long-established dessert shop.
Day 8
Market shopping and a private cooking experience
Visit Ben Thanh Market with a guide to select fresh ingredients, then learn to prepare southern Vietnamese dishes during a hands-on class in a historic villa.
Day 9
Fly to Hue and dine at a Buddhist pagoda
Continue to Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Discover its Buddhist heritage before enjoying a vegetarian meal prepared by resident nuns using produce sourced from the local community.
Day 10
The culinary traditions of imperial Hue
Explore a local market with a respected gastronomy artisan, learning how ingredients and techniques reflect the legacy of the imperial kitchens. Continue to a private residence for a hands-on cooking class and shared meal.
Day 11
Travel to Hanoi
Fly north to Hanoi and settle into the capital. Keep the evening free to enjoy its lakes, cafés and the first impressions of the Old Quarter.
Day 12
Hanoi street food with local insight
Explore the Old Quarter with a local food expert, stopping at authentic eateries, market stalls and a traditional coffee shop while learning how northern flavours reflect the city’s history and daily life.
Day 13
Depart Hanoi
Transfer privately to the airport for your onward flight. The journey can also be extended with more time in Vietnam or a beach stay chosen for your dates.
Make it part of a wider holiday
Keep the flavours. Tailor the pace and finish.
Add more time in Vietnam, slow the route down or finish beside the sea. We will shape the hotels, guiding and experiences around the way you like to travel.