VISITING INDOCHINA: VIETNAM, LAOS & CAMBODIA 2 WEEKS

Perfectly designed tailor made holiday trip to 3 gorgeous countries in Southeast Asia. The tour begins from the colorful, vibrant Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam along with historical sites, natural Halong Bay, continuously explore the notable rich culture and popular attractions in Laos. Amazingly end your journey in the marvelous Angkor Siem Reap, unlock its incredible world’s heritage, the great lake of Tonle Sap and so on.


DAY 1 | HO CHI MINH - ARRIVAL
Welcomed by escort tour guide (with sign name) then transfers directly to hotel for check in. Simply enjoy free time at hotel or make your own highlight tour around central area. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Meal: None

DAY 2 | CU CHI TUNNELS & SAIGON CITY TOUR
Drive passing beautiful countryside to a famous region where numerous tunnel-system was constructed – “Cu Chi tunnels” are the unique underground network of tunnels used by Viet Cong during Vietnam War and considered as the most important setting for communication, supply routes, hospitals, food, weapon, caches. After lunch, return to Saigon for city tour, visit vibrant French influence; Reunification Palace, City Hall, Notre Dame, Opera House and Post Office, admired by War Museum and strolling around for shopping at Ben Thanh market.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3 | MEKONG DELTA RIVER & FLIGHT TO HANOI
Transfer to Tien Giang, embark wooden boat heading to natural islets, passing peaceful creeks & villages. The boat will stop at a few attractive places, you see the large orchard where you’re welcomed to try different seasonal fruits. Continue by rowing boat to explore the surroundings before heading to bee farm for the fantastic sips of pure honey tea while listening to typical folk music. Near the end of the trip, admired by coconut handcrafts. Return to Ho Chi Minh and transfer to airport for flight departure to Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4 | HANOI CITY TOUR & WATER PUPPET SHOW
Today we make a full guided tour around Hanoi Capital, visit some important temples with the oldest one, museums, Pagoda, French colonial architectures, the oriental bridge on Hoan Kiem and admired by the pottery village of Bat Bat Trang (Mon-Fri only). Lunch will is served at our selected local restaurant. Evening, we go to watch the traditional water puppet show performed by the village artists. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 5 | HANOI TO HALONG BAY
After breakfast, light pack up then be ready at hotel’s lobby for being picked up by shuttle bus for the journey (3.5 hrs) to Halong Bay. Get on board and enjoy welcome drink. Lunch is served on board while the cruise slides slowly along the fascinating Halong Bay for sightseeing. Immerse into fabulous scenery of this world heritage site, enjoy the natural beauty, caves, limestone islands rising from the clear emerald waters. We explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. Continue to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay before enjoying sunset party on the sundeck. Dinner is served on board and overnight in the cruise for 1 night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 | HALONG BAY TO HANOI
Experience Tai Chi on the sundeck followed by hot tea and coffee. After breakfast, the cruise slides slowly through picturesque scenery within the peaceful morning. You can do kayaking around the hidden area then we watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the cooking class while we’re heading back to the harbor. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch before reaching the harbor at noon then catch bus back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7 | HANOI TO VIENTIANE & BUDDHA PARK
Take flight to Vientiane, be picked up from airport then transfer directly to hotel for check in. Simply relax after check-in. Afternoon, we process with 25km to the impressive Buddha Park or Xieng Khuan situates along the Mekong River, The park contains more than 200 religious Hindus & Buddha images with three interesting stories representing three levels – Hell, Earth and Heaven. Overnight in Vientiane for 1 night.
Meal: Breakfast

DAY 8 | VIENTIANE TOUR & FLIGHT TO LUANG PRABANG
After breakfast, we journey out to visit Wat Si Saket – the oldest temple in city then move to Wat Phra Kaew, formerly built in 1565 to house the Emerald Buddha, now it houses a small museum of religious art. Continue to the famous That Luang with the gold-covered stupas and admired by Patuxai monument – the most prominent landmark in the city. Catch flight to Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang for 3 nights.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 9 | PAK OU CAVE, THE SURROUNDING & SUNSET
After breakfast, head out to explore the mystery of Pak Ou Caves where you will see thousands of scared Buddha statues, lacquered in gold in different shapes. Embark the boat cruising along the great Mekong River, passing the stunning nature, from the distance, you will see the limestone cliffs where we disembark to discover the hidden Pak Ou Caves. Learn from your guide about religious story and wander to capture photos of the impressive Buddha images. Return and admired by Lao rice wine, paper wood handicraft & observe silk weaving. Afternoon, visit Royal Palace known as the National Museum to learn more about the long-lasting history and culture of the region, explore a few important Wats include Wat Xieng Thong. Climb to the top of Mount Phousi to watch spectacular sunset over Luang Prabang & the Mekong.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 10 | ALMS CEREMONY & KHUANG SY FALLS
Today we rise early to see alms giving ceremony, it is good chance to learn about local culture when monks are in saffron robes from Luang Prabang’s temples walking in long silent processions searching for offerings left to them by the faithful. Return hotel for breakfast before wander around Phosi Market for interesting trading activities, drive & en-route at some ethnic villages to unlock the culture & local life. Continue to the most beautiful Kuang Sy waterfall, enjoy swimming and cool down for a few hours or you may want to trek down the jungle trails to visit black bear sanctuary and witness how it’s being protected. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 11 | LUANG PRABANG TO SIEM REAP BY FLIGHT
Breakfast is at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Luang Prabang before catching flight to Angkor Siem Reap, Cambodia. Have free time after check. Evening, transfer to have set dinner at our selected restaurant before heading to experience unique Phare Cambodian circus show. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12 | FULL DAY GUIDED ANGKOR DISCOVERY
We depart hotel at 8.00am for full day guided Angkor exploration, start with the south gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces, stroll to explore Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces, admired by Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king, terrace of elephant & Ta Prohm with the stunning tree roots. After lunch, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – is the world’s heritage and the largest monument in the world. Unlock the amazing history and its ancestral incredible masterpieces. Climb to watch beautiful sunset at Phnom Bakheng (limited allowance). Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 13 | TONLE SAP LAKE, SILK FARM & WAR MUSEUM
We leave hotel at 8.00am to Kompong Khleang village – is the largest floating village located at the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy beautiful countryside and en-route to taste a few bites of famous traditional bamboo sticky rice, resume observe incense making (seasonal) before embarking a private boat explore Kompong Khleang whose daily life is animated by fishing activities, see amazing high stilted houses, visit floating village of Tonle Sap Lake and learn how life works on the lake, and make the lake as home. Afternoon, continue to Puok silk farm – visit the silk process and many finest silk products in Siem Reap. On the way back, we visit War museum – a unique and insightful view of the perils that Cambodia faced during the last 3 decades of the 20th century. Evening, transfer to enjoy set menu dinner followed by Apsara dance show.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner Show

DAY 14 | CITY ORIENTATION & DEPARTURE
Breakfast is at hotel. Journey out for a guided walking tour at the finest Artisan wood/stone carving centre and stroll around old market for shopping. Transfer to airport for your flight departure back home.
Meal: Breakfast