Indochina Tour For Women

A journey to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

Ready to embark on a vibrant adventure across Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia? This 17-day journey will take you deep into the heart of Indochina, where the lush landscapes, timeless traditions and rich histories will captivate your soul. We start in charming Luang Prabang, where gilded temples and bustling markets set the scene. A cruise on the Mekong River unveils hidden caves filled with golden Buddha statues.

While in Vietnam, we explore the buzz of Hanoi’s old streets and learn to whip up mouth-watering dishes in a traditional cooking class. We take-in the breathtaking landscapes of Ninh Binh, visiting the ancient capital Hoa Lu and experiencing local life with activities like crab-catching and rice planting, followed by a serene boat ride through the mesmerizing caves of Tam Coc. Halong Bay’s serene waters beckon for a cruise through limestone karsts before we fly to the historic town of Hoi An, where time seems to stand still among ancient trading houses.

Next, it’s off to the lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City for a thrilling vespa ride to sample the best street food in this modern city. From exploring hidden temples in the jungle to watching traditional water puppetry, there’s never a dull moment in Vietnam! The grand finale takes us to Cambodia, where we’ll marvel at the breathtaking Angkor Wat and soak in the mystique of Siem Reap’s ancient ruins, tangled in the roots of towering banyan trees.

Your host, Melissa Ross is well versed in all things Indochina and brings a contagious enthusiasm plus deep love for cultural immersion, making sure every step of this journey is packed with authentic experiences. Get ready for sun-dappled days, outstanding hospitality, delicious food and memories that will last a lifetime. Reserve your spot today for WTN’s Indochina tour for women!

 Click Here to explore our photo gallery, which includes our previous Indochina Tour from 2023.

Trip Details

Single Supplement Fee: $USD 1395
Price Note:  Includes Taxes and Gratuities

Signature Moments

  • Practice Tai Chi on deck in scenic Halong Bay
  • Taking a row-boat trip to view spectacular scenery in Nin Bihn
  • A fun guided street food tour in Hanoi
  • Riding a vintage vespa in Ho Chi Minh
  • Exploring temples of Angkor Thom by tuk tuk in Siem Reap
  • Watching the sunset over the spectacular ruins of Angkor Watt

Trip Hightlights

  • Guided exploration of the gilded temples in Luang Prabang, including Wat Mai and Wat Xieng Thong
  • Scenic cruise along the Mekong River to discover the hidden Pak Ou Caves filled with gold-lacquered Buddha statues
  • Memorable participation in the ‘Tak Bat’ alms-giving ceremony with saffron-robed monks at dawn in Luang Prabang
  • Vietnamese cooking class and guided street-food tour in Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter
  • Full-day adventure in Nin Bihn, exploring ancient temples and taking a boat ride through picturesque limestone caves
  • Overnight cruise in Halong Bay, including Tai Chi at sunrise and visits to stunning grottoes and caves
  • Charming walking tour of the UNESCO-listed town of Hoi An, renowned for its preserved ancient architecture
  • Vintage Vespa ride through Ho Chi Minh City, sampling local street food and experiencing the vibrant nightlife
  • Speedboat journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a glimpse into Vietnam’s war history and underground living quarters
  • Visit to the iconic Angkor Wat, exploring its vast temple complex and mystical surroundings
  • Tuk-tuk ride through the Angkor Thom complex, featuring the Terrace of the Elephants and the enigmatic Bayon Temple
  • Cultural evening at Siem Reap’s Phare performance, blending modern circus arts with traditional Cambodian storytelling
  • One group arrival transfer on tour start date and one group departure transfer on tour end date
  • Accommodation in hotels as listed or similar, based on double occupancy
  • Meals:16 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Sightseeing as detailed with qualified local English speaking guides
  • Flight from Luang Prabang to Hanoi
  • Flight from Hanoi to Danang
  • Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Flight from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap
  • Ground transportation by air-conditioned private coach
  • Bottled water in the vehicle during excursions
  • All activities as described in the detailed itinerary
  • Entrance fees to sites visited in itinerary
  • All Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel and group meals
  • Porterage of one standard piece of luggage per person
  • All taxes
  • Fully escorted by your Women’s Travel Network leader
  • Roundtrip airfare from your home to Luang Prabang
    and from Siem Reap to your home
  • Airport transfers, if not travelling with the group
  • Visa fee of US $235 (Laos: US$80, Vietnam US$105, Cambodia US$50, fees based on Canadian passport holders, including fast track surcharge)
  • Meals apart from those listed
  • Travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  •  Additional arrangements required due to any emergency or other situation
  • Any item not mentioned in “What’s included”

Moderate
We will be walking extensively on this trip.  You should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain and steps unassisted, for up to three hours. Participants need to be in good health . If you have any questions or concerns about being able to participate in this trip, please contact our office for further information.

We are staying in beautiful, comfortable, well-appointed four star hotels that are centrally
located. All rooms have air conditioning and private bathroom facilities. Most hotels have
swimming pools. In Halong Bay we will overnight in a deluxe cabin on board Indochine Lan Ha Boat.

During this tour
We will be travelling by comfortable, air-conditioned coach and internal flights on local airlines.

Joining Instructions
Nov. 1, 2025  This tour begins with one included group transfer from Luang Prabang airport to the hotel.  (based on group flight schedule) This transfer is included in the cost of the tour. If you are making your own pre-trip arrangements, this transfer can be provided at additional cost.

Nov.17, 2025  This tour concludes with a single included group transfer from the hotel to the Siem Reap International Airport. Please contact us to verify timing of this transfer prior to making any flight arrangements.

International Flights
*Roundtrip international flights are not included in the cost of your tour and must be arranged separately. Our team are happy to assist you in booking your flights, this way we can do our best to keep the group together. If you’d prefer to book your own flights, please check with us first to ensure the trip has been confirmed before booking and to verify the timing of these group transfers to ensure your flight schedule fits our program. When you book a pre or post trip night with Worldwide Quest, your airport transfer will be included. If you are making your own pre or post trip arrangements, these transfers can be provided at an additional cost.

We expect generally sunny skies with daytime temperatures ranging from 25 – 28°C and overnight lows of 20 – 22°C. While the humidity has dropped in November, we may experience some brief showers.

You will require a passport for this trip. Please ensure it is valid for at least 6 months beyond your scheduled return date. You will require tourist visas to visit Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. We will provide detailed instructions on how to obtain your visas at 90 days prior to departure.

We recommend you see your travel doctor to prepare for this trip.

If you are travelling on your own and would like to share accommodation, we would be happy to try to match you with a suitable roommate. We do our best to ask each woman some questions to help our matchmaking process 🙂

If we are unable to find you the right match, the single cost applies.

We’d like to make sure that you know about our Worldwide Explorers Club. Travel twice with us and we’ll say a special thank you by taking 5% off all your subsequent trips. The bonus applies to our brochure trips only, is non-transferrable, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or credit.  Note that some exceptions may apply as indicated on the tour’s Detailed Itinerary.

For Reservations, to Request a Detailed Itinerary or to Discuss the Trip details use the “Book This Tour” contact form on this page

 

Or contact our reservations team directly:

Email:  travel@worldwidequest.com

Phone: (416) 633-5666 or toll free at 1-800-387-1483

 

Or contact Womens Travel Network directly:
Email:  info@womenstravelnetwork.ca
Website: www.womenstravelnetwork.ca

TICO REG. # 2667946

If our Tour Ready criteria are not met, your tour will not operate and we will transfer your payments to your choice of tour within 2 years of your initial travel date.

Our tours will proceed when all the following Four-point Tour Ready criteria are met:

  • The Canadian government does not have an ‘avoid all travel’ to the country or region within a country for any part of the tour.
  • No region of the tour has any significant COVID-19 related restrictions.
  • There is reliable airline access for arrival and departure.
  • Worldwide Quest and our in-country partners are confident that your trip can operate safely and enjoyably.

 

Payment Details:
A non-refundable deposit of US$750 per person is required to reserve a space on this tour. A second non-refundable deposit of US$2000 is required six months prior to departure. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

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Tour Host:  Melissa Ross
Womens Travel Network Tour Host Melissa Ross
An experienced and passionate traveller.