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

Day 1: Phnom Penh arrival (L)
Our tour guide will pick you up at airport and transfer to hotel for check in. After lunch, visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Friendship monument, Independence monument and National Garden Park. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 2:  Phnom Penh City tour (B, L)
After breakfast, you will visit the Wat Phnom then discover the Khmer traditional culture at National fine-art Museum. After lunch, depart to visit Toulsleng S21, the witness of Pol Pot genocidal regime and Cheuong Ek Killing fields. Overnight Phnom Penh.
Day 3:  Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B, L)
Take the flight to Siem Reap and transfer to Visit Angkor Thom temples: Victory Gate, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimean Akas, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Takeo and TaProhm. Lunch served at local restaurant and hotel check-in. In the Afternoon, enjoy the spectacular architecture and sculpture of the World Heritage at Angkor Wat and view the sunset over the Angkor complex on the top of Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4: Angkor Temples (B, L, D)
Enjoy Angkor Wat Sunrise and spend the whole morning to explore the greatest fine-art of Angkor Empire at Banteay-Srey temple. After Lunch, visit the grand circuit of temples: Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Sras Srong, Neak Poan, Eastern Mebon, Pre Rup and Preah Khan. Dinner enjoying Apsara Traditional Performance. Overnight Siem Reap.
Day 5:  Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (B, L)
After breakfast, have a boat excursion to view wonderful landscape of Tonle Sap Great Lake and explore local fishermen’s floating villages. Return to the town for lunch then transfer to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check – in. After a short rest, you stroll around the Night Market. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 6: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave (B)
Today, you enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong. You then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River. Along the way, you stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On the way back, you pass the local villages at Ban Xiengmene and visit the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun. You cross to city and take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 7: Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B)
After breakfast, you visit The National Museum then continue to visit the silver smith’s, Fine Arts School and the Central Market then transfer to airport for shot flight to Vietniane. Upon arrival, transfer to the city to visit the major sights of the capital including: The oldest Wat Sisaket and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. On the way to the That Luang Stupa, you will stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 8: Vientiane (B, L)
In the Morning, an orientation walk of Lao Capital is a pleasant way to spend the day, strolling around some of the city’s most historical sites and seeing some of the French colonial architecture. You observe the sunset by the Mekong Riverside until the late evening and experience the city lifestyle of the local Laos people. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 9: Vientiane – Hanoi (B)
After breakfast, start to visit the central market ans visiting the National Museum then transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10: Hanoi Full Day City Tour (B, L)
Take a full day city tour including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, His house on stilt, One pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc pagoda. After lunch, continue to visit the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy two hours cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 11: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Drive to Halong bay which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage for its outstanding natural beauty. Stop en route for a rest. Arrive at Halong city, boarding and enjoy a relaxing 24h boat trip through Halong Bay. After seafood lunch, enjoy the cruise among hundreds of islets and take part in many outdoor activities such as swimming, kayaking, cave visiting. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 12: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or freshen up with a good swimming before breakfast while the boat cruises among hundreds of islands and islets back to the pier. Return to Hanoi for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi tunnel (B, L)
In the Morning, visiting the Opera House, Town Hall and Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace and the famous Ben Thanh Market. After lunch, drive to Cu Chi district (75km from HCMC) to visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
Depart to Mekong Delta for a visit of the Floating Market and Countryside Tour. Boat cruise to the colourful 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 for overnight.
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
Free until transfer to the airport for you own departure flight.

Validity until 31 December 2012 (US$/Pax)

Accommodation

Inclusions: Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: Vietnamese food, Cambodia food, Laos food and Asian food basic; Private transfer with air-con, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel and at the airport; English speaking guide (other languages on request); Hotel accommodation with breakfast; Overnight cruise; Flight tickets: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap; Siem Reap – Luang Prabang; Luang Prabang - Vientiane; Vientiane – Hanoi; Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City; All entrance and sightseeing fees; All taxes and Service charges.
Exclusions: Travel insurance; Visa fees; International airfare and airport taxes, Personal expenses; Tipping / Gratuities; Surcharge on special days; Any other services not clearly mentioned above.

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