Empires of Indochina

Empires of Indochina

event 16 January - 2 February 2026 (17 days)

Activity level:  Medium
  • Mekong River delta
  • Saigon
  • Vin Hy Bay
  • Vietnamese food
  • Angkor Wat
  • Faces at Anghor Bayon temple
  • Angkor Bayon
Cambodia and Vietnam

VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA are countries of captivating beauty and highly refined cultures whose people have, over the last thirty years, transformed their war-torn countries into one of the most dynamic regions in Asia. But the history and culture of Indochina goes back much further; at its height towards the end of the first Millenium the Khmer and Cham civilizations produced some of the world’s most beautiful art and architecture.

Learn more of the region’s ancient heritage, colonial influences, and resilient cultures, offering a profound insight into the rich and diverse fabric of Southeast Asian life.

Journey can be extended to include a visit to Laos.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The elegance and beauty of Hanoi’s colonial architecture
  • Explore the old imperial city of Hue, beautifully situated on the banks of the Perfume River
  • Spend three days at Angkor the spiritual and political centre of the Khmer Empire

Scholars

Miranda Bruce-Mitford
Course Convenor for Southeast Asia, SOAS, University of London
Price details 

Price per person includes domestic flights but not international flights.
Single supplement £1,160

Tour type:  Land
Theme:  History and culture
Tour operator
Address: 13 Melloncroft Drive, Caldy, Wirral CH48 2JA
Telephone: +44 (0) 151 625 3425