Routes: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Vientiane – Luang Prabang – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ho Chi Minh City

Amazing Indochina Tour, 20 days to discover the cultural highlights of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. A great chance for you to learn more about this part of the world.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Our tour guide will greet you at the airport and then transfer to your hotel. Free time at leisure. In the evening, welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
Take a full day city tour including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, his house on stills, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon, enjoy 1 hour rickshaw tour in the Old Quarter and the Restored Sword Lake. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Depart for Halong Bay, enjoying the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields. Upon arrival, board a traditional wooden Junk to discover the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy full board meals and many indoor and outdoor activities. Overnight onboard.
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi & Flight to Hue (B)
Join a Tai Chi session, enjoy an international breakfast while the boat cruises among hundreds of islets before coming back to the pier. Drive back to the airport for flight to Hue. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Hue, the Ancient Imperial Capital (B, L)
Enjoy a full day tour in the Former Imperial Capital of Hue. A boat trip on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang. After lunch, visit the elaborate tomb of King Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel. Overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Hue – Hoi An, the Old Town & Port (B)
Leave Hue for Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the afternoon, walking through the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants’ homes, the old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An – My Son, the Holy land & back to Hoi An (B)
A half day trip to My Son, visit the museum and the holy site, then head back to Hoi An. Afternoon, enjoy cycling tour in rural area of Hoi An with visits to some of traditional villages. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City via Da Nang (B, L)
Take a morning flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City. Proceed to take the city tour including the city’s bustling Chinatown with a visit to the Thien Hau Temple & Binh Tay Market. After lunch, visit the War Museum, the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office, the Opera House and City Hall. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Depart to Mekong Delta for a visit of the Floating Market and Countryside Tour. Boat cruise to the colorful floating market of Cai Be and then followed by a visit to some local factories that produce rice paper and coconut candy. Lunch is served at a fruit orchard before going back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh (B, L, D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, transferred to hotel for check-in. After short rest, visit the main sights including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Central Market. Dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 11: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (Roluos Temple Complex) (B, L)
After breakfast, take a short flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. After lunch, embark on a visit of the Roluos Temple Complex. The complex represents the remains of the first major capital of the Khmer empire, and comprise of following principal monuments: Bakong, Preah Ko and Lolei. The evening is free at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 12: Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B, L)
Visit the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom City, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper Kings and the jungle - clad Ta Prohm. After lunch, continue to discover Angkor Wat. You have most of the afternoon to visit and wait for the sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 13: Banteay Srey – Big Circuit (B, L)
After breakfast, you head to the exquisite Banteay Srey (“Citadel of the women”). The visit is combined with the discovery of Banteay Samre. After lunch, visit Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. Return to Siem Reap city and enjoy the massage. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14: Tonle Sap Cruise (B, L, D)
This morning, after visit Chong Kneas Village, you will then take a boat trip to visit floating villages on Tonle Sap which is a huge lake of Indochina. After lunch, free for shopping and self discovery by your self. You will gather up at 6:00pm for a dinner with an Apsara dance show. Dancers, singers and musicians bring ancient Khmer culture to life in spectacular surroundings.
Day 15: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (B)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, you visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; you then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the watch the setting sun as it is reflected on the Mekong River. From there, you visit the Night Market. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 16: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave – Khouangsi Waterfall (B)
After breakfast, you enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong. You then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River to visit the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves. Along the way, you stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai. You return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, on the way we take a short drive to Ban Phanom. In the afternoon, Continue your excursion toward Khouangsi Waterfall, en route, you visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall. You return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Xangkhong. You return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang .
Day 17: Luang Prabang – Xiengkhouang (Raod) (B)
After breakfast you visit the National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace then leave this charming town and drive to Xieng Khouang, an area once devastated by American bombings between 1964 and 1973. These back roads are a great way to explore the real Laos. The drive is very long, but we can make many stops at our pleasure, to stretch our legs and take some wonderful photographs. In the afternoon there will be time to see the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and its' nearby villages.
Day 18: Xiengkhouang – Vientiane (flight) (B)
After breakfast, transfer to visit the Plain of Jars. In the afternoon there will be time to see the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and its' nearby villages. We then board our short flight to the charming and fascinating Lao capital Vientiane. On arrival we check in to the hotel. After short rest, you will visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong.
Day 19: Vientiane – City Tour (B, L)
After breakfast, we see the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. On the way to Lao’s national precious heritage, you stop en route to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument. Afterl lunch, transfer out to see the Buddha Park. A spectacular view of over the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day.
Day 20: Vientiane Departure (B)
After breakfast, take free time until transfer to the airport for our departure flight.

Validity until 31 December 2012 (US$/Pax)

Accommodation

Inclusions: Meals as mentioned in the itinerary; Private car and bus transfer with air-con; English Speaking Guide (other languages on request); Hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with breakfast; Overnight cruise to visit Halong Bay; Flight tickets: Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh city – Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh – Siem Reap, Siem Reap –Luang Prabang and Xieng Khouang - Vientiane; Boat trip ;All entrance and sightseeing fees.

Exclusions: Insurance; Visa fees; International airport tax; Personal expenses; Tipping / Gratuities; Surcharge on special days; Any other services not clearly mentioned above.

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