Tour Overview
This tour is designed to let you discover all the UNESCO heritage sites of Indochina – Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Start off your trip in Luang Prabang, known for its tranquil life along the river,...
Itinerary
Welcome to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Situated along the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, this charming city is the spiritual and cultural capital of Laos. Filled with dozens of elaborate temples, French colonial architecture, and friendly locals, this magical town is enjoyed by all.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Soak-in the beautiful scenery as you travel aboard the elegant Nava Mekong boat up to the Pak Ou Caves where thousands of golden Buddha are crammed in to limestone caves. Travel back down river to Luang Prabang. On arrival back in the city, we will visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful ‘tree of life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall.
Afterwards, we will visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday) to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures. From there, we will transfer to visit Wat Prabath to admire the sunset; this is the really peaceful place to catch the last beauty of the day.
The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.
From there, we will visit the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace. Just set on the ground, the local people come here to barter their day’s catch from rice, to vegetable, to fish, or chicken. This is the best chance to experience the flavor of local life
After breakfast at the hotel, we explore more of this quaint town including its famed Royal Palace and majestic temples. Next, we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River. If time permits, we will visit UXO Visitor Center (closed on Saturday, and Sunday), where you can find the documentation about the secret war in Laos. This then takes us 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.
You have the rest of the afternoon to refresh with the cool clear water, or hiking to the top of the waterfalls. We then transfer out to the airport to take the departure flight.
Overnight in Hanoi
Suggestion Flight: QV313 LPQ HAN 1710 1830 (Airfare excluded on our price)
This full day tour takes you around Ha Noi 's most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex (closed every afternoon and Monday, Friday Morning) Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilt House, Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda ,Tran Quoc Pagoda .
Continue your trip with the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple, visit Hoa Lo Prison.
Then, enjoy cyclo around Hanoi Old Quarter
Overnight in Hanoi
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning depart for Ha Long Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay.
Cruise amongst the bay's rock formations. As the sun sets, enjoy dinner onboard and your boat will anchor in the bay for the night.
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.
Wake up early and see daylight filtering through the mist and towering rock formations, leaving you with a dream-like memory of your visit to Ha Long Bay.
Enjoy a breakfast and perhaps join a Tai Chi class on the boat's deck before disembarking and Transfer to Airport for flight to Hue. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for check in, free at leisure Overnight in Hue
Note: the itinerary of Halong will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice.
Suggestion Flight: VN1549 HAN HUI 1900 2015 (Airfare excluded on our price)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Hue for a tour including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba Market.
Then, We will continue visit Thien Mu Pagoda and visit King Tu Duc's Tomb who ruled Hue more than 100 years ago, built his tomb when he was still alive and used it for meditation, reading and theater performances.
Overnight in Hue
After breakfast, transfer from Hue to Hoian.
We will stop by Marble Mountain and Cham Museum. Then take free time at My Khe beach before continue transfer to Hoi An Upon arrival, visit Hoian Ancient Town to gaze with veneration at the ancient architecture of the 15th century such as: the Japanese tile – roof bridge, Phuc Kien Temple (Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation), typical ancient houses, and local museum.
In the evening you can take a time to linger on the quiet roads in ancient town and communicate with local people, so you will gradually feel Hoi An with its unique traditional characters and history. You will have chance to do a lantern by yourself
Overnight in Hoi An
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Ba Na Hills.
Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo. Sitting in the cabin, in mid air, looking upon the endless tree lone of the forest. Experiencing the pristine ecological system of the Ba Na mountain will leave you a sense of unforeseeable discovery. Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries (excluded expenses) - remains of French Villas and Linh Ung pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. Leave Le Jardin for Gare Debay, the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na Visit and play game at the Fantasy Park- Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park- the third largest indoor amusement park in the world (Only some free games depending on Ba Na policy).
Free around Ba Na Hill till go down to the foot of mountain. Then transfer back to Hoian
Overnight in Hoi An
Today you will travel to visit My Son Holy Land.
My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. This site is a must-see for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of six UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam.
Then, transfer back to Hoi An, free at leisure
Overnight in Hoi An
Free at leisure till time transfer to Danang Airport for flight to Saigon
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in, free at leisure
Overnight in Sai Gon
Suggestion Flight: VN125 DAD SGN 13:35 15:15 (Airfare excluded on our price)
Mekong Delta Gateway trip start with with a drive to My Tho, take a boat trip to visit 4 beautiful islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people. You will discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong delta rural life.
Transfer back to Saigon, free at leisure
Overnight in Sai Gon
In the morning, leave Ho Chi Minh for Cu Chi Tunnels which had never been discovered by American forces. The Cu Chi Tunnels were an important Vietcong base during the American War. Stretching over 200 km, this incredible underground network, dug by hand out of hard laterite, connected command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories.
Then you say goodbye to Vietnam and take flight to Siem Reap .
Arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel by private car and tour guide. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Siemreap
Suggestion Flight: VN813 SGN REP 1620 1730 (Airfare excluded on our price)
Breakfast at hotel: Start your sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, , Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares.
We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.
Overnight in Siem Reap
After breakfast, visit to Floating Village, take a ride by traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap Lake to experience the human occupations at the edges of the lake is similarly distinctive – floating villages, towering stilled houses, huge fish traps, and an economy and way of life deeply intertwined with the lake, the fish, the wildlife and the cycles of rising and falling waters. In the wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.
Then, visit the Western Baray (Baray Occidental) measuring 8 km by 2.3 km which provided water for the intensive cultivation of lands around Angkor.
Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your departure flight (check out: 12:00 noon)
Trip includes
Included
• Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability)
• Meals as mentioned in the program. B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
• All local boat rental as mentioned in the program.
• Cruise 01 nigh on non-private junk in Ha Long Bay.
• Boat trip as mentioned
• 2 ways cable car Bana Hill
• Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
• All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
• Local English speaking guide(s) as mentioned (In house sharing English speaking guide on cruise in Halong Bay. If you need our private guide, please let us know, we will advise you any surcharge on cruise)
• Mineral water with 2 bottles of 500ml/ tour day/ pax.
Excluded
• International flight tickets and airport taxes.
• Flight ticket Luangprabang-Hanoi//HanoiHue//Danang-Saigon//Saigon-Siemreap
• Meals and drinks which are not mentioned in the program
• Drink & Beverage in meals
• Optional tours
• Travel insurance (Please make sure that you buy insurance for your clients before they travel oversea)
• Visa arrangement & Visa stamp at international gate
• TIPPING for local guide and van driver
*2 – 4 pax: 7 – 10 USD/ pax/ day
*5 – 7 pax: 5 – 7 USD/ pax/ day
*8 – 10 pax: 3 – 5 USD/ pax/ day
*10 pax up: 3 USD/ pax/ day
*Suggested TIPPING for bellboy, boat crew, sampan driver: depend your budget.
• Any services not clearly mentioned in the program
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