Our tour around the countries that make-up Indo-China took in the highlights of this little known corner of South East Asia.

The Mekong River rises in Laos, forms the border between Thailand and Cambodia and finally emerges in the fertile delta to the south of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in Vietnam, thus creating a connecting thread through the countries.

Whilst purely a political entity the region was originally a colonial possession of France. The French were beguiled by the gentleness and courtesy of the people and it is said that a posting to Laos was considered 'the earthly paradise of South East Asia'.

Our journey commenced with a tour of Vietnam, from Ho Chi Minh City  in the south to the breathtaking landscapes of Halong Bay, as well as the faded glory of  old Hanoi.

From Hanoi a short flight brought us to Vientiane in Laos and then on to the royal city of Luang Prabang with its colonial shop-fronts and lush verdant landscapes next to the winding Mekong River from where we visited various temples and Buddhist monasteries.

From Laos we flew, via Bangkok, to Siem Reap in Cambodia, the base from which we explored one of the wonders of the world - the impressive Hindu temple complex of Angkor.

To see our full Itinerary of this Voyages Jules Verne Holiday - click HERE.