Exploring Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos

Overview
Map
Detailed Itinerary
Price
Accommodation
Inclusion

-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
-Visit Hue where was a capital city in Vietnam and UNESCO World Heritage Site
-Explore the unique ancient town and relax at the beaches in Hoian
-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
-Learn about dark side and painful history of Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh
-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
-Visit the charming & romantic town and enjoy the "River Tubing" in Vang Vieng
-Wandering around in Vientiane, the capital of Laos and visiting its highlights

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 Hue (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 Hue.

Day 05

Hue (B, L)

Enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue city, then discover the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 – 1945. After lunch, continue to visit the elaborate tombs of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh where you will learn about Royal’s life and their architecture.

Day 06

Hue – Hoian (B)

Transfer by car over the most spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hoian. En route, visit the Marble Mountain, Cham Museum and the Stone Village. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour to visit the ancient town of Hoian then visit a home of craftsmen where you will discover the daily life of local people and observe how they make a lantern.

Day 07

Hoian – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Free to relax on the beach or you can contact us for more activities such as countryside tour, cycling tour, sunset cruise, cooking class, Golden bridge, My Son sanctuary, etc. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport in Da Nang for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 08

Ho Chi Minh City – 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 the War Remnants museum.

Day 09

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 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 10

Ho Chi Minh City – Bus to Phnom Penh (B) [Cambodia]

Transfer to the bus station for an express bus to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 11

Phnom Penh (B, L)

Transfer to visit the main sights including Royal palace, Silver pagoda, Friendship and Independence monuments, National museum and Wat Phnom. After lunch, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide museum, the site is a former high school where was used as a prison by the communist Khmer Rouge and transfer to the Killing Fields where large numbers of people were killed and buried by the communist Khmer Rouge.

Day 12

Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B)

Transfer by private transport to Siem Reap. En route, stop at Skoun town to visit spider local market and before reaching Siem Reap, we will make another stop at Kampong Kdei, an ancient bridge from the Angkor era that was built in the 12th century.

Day 13

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 14

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 15

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.

Day 16

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B, L)

Visit the city’s oldest temples: Wat Sene & Wat Xieng Thong then take a boat trip along the Mekong river to the Pak Ou Caves where there are thousands of Buddha images. Stop to visit the two small villages then climb up to Wat Chomphet for the best view of Luang Prabang. Later, take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban XiengLek, small villages well known for silk weaving and Saa paper making, then return to the city and observe the sunset at Wat Phabath.

Day 17

Luang Prabang – Ban Long Lao – Kuang Si Waterfall (B, L)

Transfer to the Khmu village of Ban Long Lao Nong & the Hmong village of Ban Long Lao Song. Here, you will observe the lifestyles of these two culturally very different minority groups. Afterward, visit other ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. Next, stop at the Kuang Si Waterfalls where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths then climb up to Mount Phousi for an exploration of the sacred stupa and a panoramic view of the city at sunset.

Day 18

Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng (B)

Transfer to visit the stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham & Wat Mai and the National Museum at the Royal Palace then take an express train to Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to the hotel for check in.

Day 19

Vang Vieng – Tham Jang Caves (B, L)

You will explore the famous caves of Tham Jang and Tham Phoukham. Along the way, you will meet local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyle. There is a small natural pool in front of the caves where you can swim and refresh yourself from the heat. The day ends with a superb sunset panorama reflecting over the Nam Song River.

Day 20

Vang Vieng – Vientiane (B, L)

Take an express train to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you will visit the temples of Wat Sisaket and Wat Prakeo. En route, visit the That Luang Stupa which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. End of the day with a visit to the Buddha Park, a scattered and enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures near the Friendship Bridge.

Day 21

Vientiane Departure (B)

Depending on your departure time, you are free at leisure to explore the city more on your own or you can go shopping and then transfer to the airport to take your departure flight to your hometown.

Number of Participants	Superior Category US$/Pax	Deluxe Category US$/Pax	Luxury Category US$/Pax
1	5165	5999	7079
2	2862	3318	3898
3	2494	2893	3436
4	2207	2597	3136
5	2057	2431	2982
6	1949	2317	2870
7	1914	2279	2833
8	1889	2251	2806
Sing - Sup	556	852	1481

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	Syrena Cruise www.syrenacruises.com Deluxe Room	Starlight Cruise www.orientalsails.com Deluxe Room	Paradise Elegance Cruise www.paradisevietnam.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Hue	Rosaleen Boutique Hotel www.rosaleenhotel.com Superior Room	Eldora Hotel www.eldorahotel.com Deluxe City Room	Indochine Palace Hotel www.indochinepalace.com P.Deluxe Room
Hoi An	Aurora Riverside Hotel www.aurorahoian.com Superior Room	Hoian Historic Hotel Hoianhistorichotel.com.vn Superior Room	Palm Garden Resort Palmgardenresort.com.vn Superior Room
Ho Chi Minh	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
Phnom Penh	G Mekong Hotel www.gmekonghotel.com Superior Room	Palace Gate Residence www.palacegateapp.com Studio Room	Palace Gate Hotel www.palacegatepp.com Royal Deluxe 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
Vang Vieng	Sisombat Plaza Hotel www.sisombatplaza.com Standard Room	Saksiri Boutique Hotel www.saksirihotel.com Deluxe Room	Amari Vang Vieng Resort www.amari.com Superior City Room
Vientiane	Lao Orchid Hotel www.lao-orchid.com Superior Room	Eastin Vientiane Hotel Eastinhotelsresidences.com Superior City Room	Amari Vientiane Hotel www.amari.com Deluxe City Room

Inclusions

Hotel & cruise accommodation
All domestic flights
Bus Ho Chi Minh - Phnom Penh
Train Luang Prabang-Vang Vieng-Vientiane
English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Meal: B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Entrance fee as indicated in itinerary
Boat trip
All taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International flight to Vietnam/from Laos
Flight Siem Reap-Luang Prabang
Early check-in & late check-out at hotel
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Personal expense
Tipping
Other drink
Surcharge for peak season
Any other services not mentioned above