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PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
Mekong River : This mighty waterway cuts its way through Cambodia and into Vietnam , then hugs the Laos-Thailand border . Very much the lifeblood of the region , a river cruise transports you serenely past unspoiled vistas of tropical jungles and mountain peaks , whilst also taking in sights of secluded villages and lively cities .
Halong Bay , Vietnam : Thousands of jagged emerald islands jut out of the sea creating one of the world ’ s most beautiful landscapes , best seen from aboard a traditional junk boat as it plys the tranquil water .
Angkor Wat , Cambodia : The legendary Angkor temples are one of the world ’ s great architectural showpieces . The ravages of time and nature have enhanced their appeal , with several monuments now stranded romantically amid great swathes of forest .
Cardamom Mountains , Cambodia : A vast tropical wilderness home to elusive wildlife and a gateway to eco-tourism .
Luang Prabang , Laos : A totally alluring UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Luang Prabang
Vientiane
LAOS
Sa Pa
M ekong
River
Hanoi
Ninh Binh
Halong Bay
South China Sea
THAILAND
Hue
Danang Hoi An
Cardamom Mountains Phnom Penh
Koh Rong Sihanoukville
Phu Quoc
Siem Reap / Angkor CAMBODIA
Kampot Kep
Ho Chi Minh City
Quy Nhon
VIETNAM Nha Trang
Phan Thiet Ho Tram
Angkor Wat
Patuxai , Vientiane , Laos
Halong Bay , Vietnam

INDOCHINA with

PREMIER HOLIDAYS

Here ’ s just a few ideas when considering Indochina : -
TOURING
For first time visitors we can ’ t recommend enough our privately escorted or part escorted tours ( see pages 135- 137 , 149-150 & 159 ). Vietnam , Cambodia and Laos mix perfectly with other Asian or Middle East destinations .
BEACHES
Combining a tour with a beach is about as good as it gets . Of course , if you prefer a standalone beach holiday , then Vietnam ’ s dazzling sands or Cambodia ’ s idyllic islands are simply sublime ( see pages 142-147 & 155-157 ).
CITY , CULTURE & WILDLIFE
Get your urban fix with a few days in captivating Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City , Phnom Penh or Siem Reap ( see pages 140- 141 & 151-152 ). For all things conservation , wild or natural , don ’ t miss our Cambodian experiences ( see pages 154 ).
CRUISING
Spend some time afloat with a tranquil river cruise ( see pages 132-133 ) or take a shorter voyage around mesmerising Halong Bay ( see pages 138-139 ). Why not top and tail with a beach stay for one memorable holiday ?
Hue , Vietnam
Koh Rong Island , Cambodia
Con Dao
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9
26
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3
28
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30
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32
7
5
33
5
9
33
6
9
33
5
10
31
6
29
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27
6
36
26
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2
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2
3
23
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4
27
4
9
32
6
18
33
6
24
33
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25
32
6
29
31
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22
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12
25
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5
22
4
2
Ho Chi Minh
31
5
1
32
6
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33
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2
34
6
6
33
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18
32
4
26
31
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25
31
5
24
31
5
27
31
4
25
31
4
15
31
4
6
Phom Penh
32
9
1
32
9
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34
8
2
34
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6
34
7
16
33
6
15
32
5
14
32
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16
31
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24
31
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26
30
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32
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30
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