Beauty of Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos

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-Explore the old quarter by a cyclo and experience the daily life at night in Hanoi
-Overnight on a cruise to immerse yourself at the paradise landscape in Halong Bay
-Wandering in the ancient town of Hoian and visit Cam Thanh coconut village then enjoy the basket boat tour
-Visit Ho Chi Minh bustling city and explore the tunnels for learning about the hard life during wartime
-Observe the countryside and colourful daily life of locals along the Mekong river
-Explore amazing Angkor temples in Siem Reap and observe the local life on Tonle Sap Lake by boat
-Explore Luang Prabang, considered as the best-preserved traditional city in ASEAN with rich architectural and artistic heritages

Day 01

Hanoi Arrival (Vietnam)

Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 02

Hanoi (B, L)

Take a full day city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex area and One Pillar pagoda. After that, visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam and the Museum of Ethnology where you can learn different life aspects of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. After lunch, enjoy a cyclo tour to visit the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem lake then watch the traditional water puppet show.

Day 03

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. Upon arrival, board an overnight cruise to discover the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy full board meals and many indoor & outdoor activities. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 04

Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Da Nang – Hoian (B)

Join a Tai Chi session then enjoy an international breakfast while the cruise cruises among hundreds of islets before coming back to the pier. Drive back to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel in Hoian for check in.

Day 05

Hoian Ancient Town – Basket Boat Tour (B)

You will visit Hoian’s vibrant market and ancient port to explore the rhythm of local daily life then enjoy a walking tour to visit the Hoian ancient town. After lunch, transfer to Cam Thanh village to learn about the traditional art of making basket boats as well as the daily life of fishermen then take part in some hands-on activities in the basket boats that are fun, safe and interesting.

Day 06

Hoian – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Free at leisure on the beach until transfer to the airport in Da Nang for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to the hotel for check in.

Day 07

Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

Driver to Cu Chi district to visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. After lunch, transfer back to the city to visit the main sights including the Opera House, Town Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum.

Day 08

Mekong Delta (B, L)

You will explore Ben Tre through a scenic boat ride along the river, witnessing traditional brick making, exploring coconut workshops and immerse yourself in local music. Then, you take a leisurely walk to a farmer's house crafting sleep mats, journey through coconut groves and local villages via tuk-tuk. After that, you will enjoy a rowing boat ride along palm tree-lined canals, followed by a lunch before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 09

Ho Chi Minh City – Flight to Siem Reap (B) (Cambodia)

Free time to relax until transfer to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 10

Angkor Thom – Angkor Wat (B, L, D)

Transfer to visit Angkor Thom including Elephant terrace, Leper King terrace, Baphuon, Royal enclosure, Phimeanakas, Bayon temple and Ta Prohm temple. After lunch, visit Angkor Wat which is one of the 7 wonders of the world. In the evening, enjoy dinner in front of a traditional dancing show at the Apsara Theatre.

Day 11

Banteay Srey – Big Circuit (B, L)

You will enjoy the sunrise at Angkor Wat (Optional) and spend the whole morning exploring the greatest fine-art of the Angkor Empire at Banteay-Srey temple. After lunch, visit the Grand Circuit of temples: Preah Khan, Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Neak Poan and Ta Som. Late afternoon, you will enjoy the sunset at Pre Rup temple.

Day 12

Tonle Sap Lake – Siem Reap – Flight to Luang Prabang (B) (Laos)

Enjoy a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake. This is a great opportunity to learn about the life of the locals in this village then get back to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 13

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B, L)

Participate in the daily early morning alms giving to saffron-clad monks (Optional). Transfer to visit the city’s temples including Wat Sene & Wat Xieng Thong then take a boat trip to visit Pak Ou Caves. On the way, you will also enjoy a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. In the afternoon, you will visit some villages including Ban Xan Hai where the local rice wine is produced and other small villages.

Day 14

Luang Prabang – Asia Elephant Riding – Kuang Si Waterfalls (B, L)

Transfer to visit the stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham & Wat Mai and Phosi market. Next, enjoy an elephant tour and venture on a 35 mins journey through forests then visit some ethnic minority villages. Afterward, transfer to visit Kuang Si waterfalls then climb up to the top of Phousi mount for the beautiful view of the city & river at sunset. From there, visit the Night Market then transfer back to the hotel.

Day 15

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

Transfer to visit the National Museum at the Royal Palace and the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre then transfer to the airport for your own departure flight home.

Number of Participants	Superior Category US$/Pax	Deluxe Category US$/Pax	Luxury Category US$/Pax
1	3259	4062	5134
2	1875	2322	2868
3	1704	2061	2613
4	1532	1885	2430
5	1463	1792	2345
6	1395	1719	2274
7	1370	1687	2246
8	1349	1659	2225
Sing - Sup	393	689	1359

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Hanoi	Hanoi Nostalgia Hotel Hanoinostalgiahotel.com Historical Window Room	Hanoi Pearl Hotel www.hanoipearlhotel.com City Deluxe Room	Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel www.panpacific.com Deluxe Room
Halong Bay	Syrena Cruise www.syrenacruises.com Deluxe Room	Starlight Cruise www.orientalsails.com Deluxe Room	Paradise Elegance Cruise www.paradisevietnam.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Hoi An	Aurora Riverside Hotel www.peakhospitality.com.vn Superior Room	Hoian Historic Hotel Hoianhistorichotel.com.vn Superior Room	Palm Garden Resort Palmgardenresort.com.vn Superior Room
Ho Chi Minh City	Queen Ann Hotel www.queenannhotelvn.com Deluxe Room	Eden Star Saigon Hotel Edenstarsaigonhotel.com Premium Deluxe Room	Mai House Hotel www.maihouse.com.vn Premium Room
Siem Reap	Hari Residence & Spa www.hariresidence.com Deluxe Room	Tara Angkor Hotel www.taraangkorhotel.com Superior Room	Borei Angkor Resort www.boreiangkor.com Deluxe Room
Luang Prabang	Villa Chitdara Hotel www.villachitdara.com Standard Room	Le Belair Resort www.lebelair-resort.com Ganier Room	Villa Maly Resort www.villa-maly.com Superior Room

Inclusions

Hotel & Cruise accommodations
All domestic flights
English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicles
Meals (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
Boat trip
Mineral water
All taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International flight to Vietnam / from Laos
Flights HCM City-Siem Reap-Luang Prabang
Early check-in & Late check-out at hotels
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping, gratuities, other drinks
Surcharge for peak season
Any other services not mentioned above