WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

Kingdoms of Southeast Asia
February 4-22, 2026  |  19 Days

Delve into an ancient and mysterious world of rural landscapes, bustling cities, and fascinating history in Southeast Asia. From Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hoa Lo prison, to a street food adventure through Hanoi, Vietnam’s balance of peace, modernism and prosperity engage your thoughts and senses. On a charming junk boat, bask in the serenity of Ha Long Bay. Find inspiration at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple, the world’s largest religious structure. A local Laotian family welcomes you into their home for dinner. Explore the hundreds of Buddhas found in the Pak Ou caves. This is an incomparable mosaic of culture and history that unfolds within a blink of the eye.

Highlights:  Hanoi, Walking Food Tour, Discussion with Vietnam War Veteran, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Reunification Palace, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Luang Prabang, Choice on Tour: Night Market Visit or Evening at Leisure, Wat Xieng Thong, Pak Ou Buddha Cave, Monk Alms Offering, Bangkok

Essential Experiences

• Explore Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter on an exciting walking tour.
• See the Cu Chi Tunnels, a maze of underground passageways used by the Viet Cong.
• Visit with a Vietnam war veteran and learn about the war from his perspective.

NOTE - this is a Level 3 Trip: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

Hometown Pick Up:  Collette will provide a hometown pick up for the group from one common location to the airport and back.

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