Your plane gets in to Saigon this morning, perhaps better known to most as Sai Gon. Just walking a few minutes along one street will take you past busy ancient markets, quaint pagodas and French colonial mansions.

Upon arrival, transfer to Saigon center and check in at hotel (after 14:00) Free at your leisure for the rest of the day. 

Overnight in Saigon 

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy an included tour of the city, visiting sights such as the Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum and the shopping street of Dong Khoi, known as Rue Catinat during the days of French rule. Then discover downtown Saigon on a short walking tour which takes you past Notre Dame Cathedral, the imposing Central Post Office and the Opera House.  Free and easy till the afternoon

Overnight in Saigon 

In the morning, travel from Saigon to Mekong delta. Upon arrival in Ben Tre, take a boat on river. Stop at brickwork to see how to make bricks in handy traditional method - soil brick is molded from clay, arranged inside kiln and became brown after baking.

Visit coconut processing workshops located along the canal. Go on natural scissors creeks where they look narrower to the village. Take a short walk to family workshop run by women making sleep mats and enjoying some fruits and tea and chatting with local people to know about their rural life. Take a motor cart (xe lôi) or biking on shady road, pass by rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants.

In the afternoon, take rowing boat along water palm creek.

Transfer back to Saigon  

Overnight in Saigon 

In the morning, we drive to Cu Chi which never been discovered by American forces, the tunnels were an important Viet Cong base during the American War.  Stretching over 200 km, this incredible underground network, which were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam's base of operations for the Tet Offensive in 1968.

Afternoon you will be transferred back to Saigon airport for your flight to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in.

Overnight in Siem Reap 

Suggestion Flight: VN813 SGN REP  16:15 17:30 (Airfare excluded on our price) 

The majestic towers and intricate bas reliefs of the sprawling Angkor complex are a sight to behold, and today you’ll embark on a comprehensive exploration, starting at the most famous temple, Angkor Wat, and then continuing at the walled city of Angkor Thom. There’s a magical end to the day planned, as you climb to the top of the Pre Rup temple in order to watch the sun set over the jungle.  

Overnight in Siem Reap

Note: During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple

- Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers).

- Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat

- Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower.

- It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month). 

Discover some of the Angkor complex’s lesser-known gems today, visiting Ta Keo, Chan Sey Tevoda, Thommanon, Preah Kahm and Preah Neak Pean. You’ll also visit Ta Phrom, beautifully overgrown by jungle. The sight of giant trees growing through the walls of the temple buildings is quite incredible, and makes for a truly atmospheric experience.  

Overnight in Siem Reap 

After breakfast this morning, you’ll travel to Tonle Sap Lake, where you’ll board a boat for a tour of the floating villages.   You’ll return to Siem Reap for flying to Luang Prabang in neighbouring Laos in the afternoon.

Upon arrival, transfer to Luang Prabang for check in.

Overnight in Luang Prabang  

Note: as per local regulations, only vehicles of 16seaters are allowed in the city 

Suggestion Flight: Suggestion Flight: VN930 REP LPQ  16:55 18:25 (Airfare excluded on our price) 

With its idyllic mountain setting, mystical Luang Prabang has been proclaimed the best-preserved city in South East Asia. A guided sightseeing tour offers the best introduction to visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple, we then take the traditional boat trip upstream on the Mekong River to visit the famous caves of Pak-Ou.  

We visit en route local rice-wine distillery and Ban Phanom weaving village. We then proceed to Wat Phousy on the top of the hill overlooking the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang 

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual.

After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls which is the biggest in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream.  The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals. There is also the chance to walk to the nearby village of Ban Thapene, and explore the hidden waterfalls, which is rarely visited by other tourists.

I wish, we will also take a short visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers. On the way back to Luang Prabang, we will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, set serenely close to the Mekong, this beautiful, traditionally styled workshop, where weavers, spinners and batik makers produce top-quality fabrics, offers free tours every half-hour.In the evening, transfer to airport to fly to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Suggestion Flight: VN930 LPQ HAN  19:10 20:10 (Airfare excluded on our price) 

Following breakfast, you’ll journey to Ha Long Bay, where you’ll board the Cruise in Ha Long Bay and enjoy a cruise amidst the stunning limestone karsts that punctuate the waters of the bay, carved over millions of years by the action of the wind and sea.

You’ll also visit a floating village and take a short ride on a rowing boat as you view the breathtaking scenery of huge rock formations. Later, you might want to go kayaking or swimming.  

Overnight on cruise  

Note: the itinerary of Halong will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice.  

 There can be no more relaxing way to start the day than with a spot of tai chi before breakfast on board your boat. You’ll head back to Hanoi in the afternoon with rickshaw ride around the old quarter has to be the best way to see this historic part of Hanoi. 

Overnight in Hanoi

Note: the itinerary of Halong will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice. 

Enjoy sightseeing tours to the city's landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature, visit Hanoi's Ethnology Museum and its fascinating exhibitions about the diverse hill tribes in Viet Nam and Hanoi Hilton Museum. You’ll also have the chance to join our optional Water Puppets Show this evening, a fantastic art from originating in the Northern Vietnam, best seen in Hanoi.  

Overnight in Hanoi 

Your explorations of Indochina come to a close today as you head to the airport for your onward flight (check out time: 12:00 noon)