

One of the great rivers of the world, The Mekong, winds its way down from the Tibetan Plateau through to the South China Sea. The incredible journey takes in deep gorges in China, immense waterfalls in Laos, freshwater dolphins in Cambodia and the amazing delta in the south, a waterworld where boats, houses and markets float upon endless canals that give life to this region.
Travelling in the Mekong region is as much about the journey as it is a destination, not always smooth, but different. Take the slow boat in Laos to Luang Prabang, ride on the bamboo train in Battambang or explore the back streets of old Asia from a cyclo. Experiencing some rough with the smooth is the way to experience the soul of the Mekong. The people are delightful, the stories unique to every individual traveller and the memories unforgetable.
The itinerary below is just a taste of what is possible, there are so many places to visit that you would need weeks away! Travel a classic route south and save Vietnam for another holiday.
‘At-a-Glance’ Illustrative Itinerary
Photos courtesy of Bamboo Travel