Meals

Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let UME Travel know the food option that you prefer.

Insurance

Basic insurance is included on this tour. The policy comes into effect on arriving at the destination, at the start of the services with UME Travel and it expires when the circuit arranged by our company has ended.

Transport

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

Guide

Expert English-speaking local guide

Accommodation

Day1-3 Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel or similar- 4 stars Day4-5 Lao Plaza Hotel or similar- 5 stars Day6-7 The Lapis Hotel or similar- 4 stars Day8 Doris Cruise or similar- 5 stars Day9 Haian Beach Hotel & Spa or similar- 4 stars Day10-12 Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar- 4 stars Day13-15 Orchids Saigon Hotel or similar- 4 stars Day16-18 HARI Residence & Spa or similar- 4 stars Day19 Apsara Centrepole Hotel or similar- 4 stars Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added) Well screened Hotels Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room. Super nice location Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

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Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

You have the option to enhance your tour with additional experiences, which come at an extra cost. Details for these optional activities will be included in your finalized travel documents.

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Day 1 Welcome To Laos!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Laos!

Welcome to Laos! Upon arrival, your professional private guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall. You will be transferred to your hotel with a private car and driver. Luang Prabang is a very special city! It enchants with its magnificent location, amidst mountain ranges and historic temples, which gives the city the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Accomodation：

-Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel
Day 2 Alms Giving & Khouang Si Waterfalls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Alms Giving & Khouang Si Waterfalls

Get up early to observe the Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony at 5:40 am if you like. And then take a short visit to the Morning Market. In the afternoon, you will take a trip to local villages of Lao minority groups at Ban Ouay Village. Then drive to the wonderful Kuang Si Waterfalls where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or wander around in the forest trails. Later, go back to the city to catch the sunset at Wat Phabath.

Accomodation：

-Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 3 Pak Ou Caves Boat Trip & Phou Si Hill
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pak Ou Caves Boat Trip & Phou Si Hill

The first visit today will be Wat Xieng Thong. This 15th-century wat is the most important in Luang Prabang and one of the most important in the entire country. Until the revolution of 1975, Wat Xieng Thong was a royal temple, supported by the royal family. During the 1960s, Wat Xieng Thong was completely remodeled and redecorated, becoming the splendid temple we see today. Walk down a few steps from the temple to the Mekong River, where you’ll board a traditional slow boat for the next part of the journey.

We will stop to visit the holy Tam Ting Caves (also called the Pak Ou caves), where the Nam Ou River meets the Mekong. This is a site of ancient spiritual significance, both Buddhist and animist. Within the two caves of Tam Ting are stupas, shrines, and carvings of Buddha. Over 4,000 wooden figures of Buddha, many highly ornate, stand within the natural limestone caves, a testament to the skill of Lao craftsmen through the centuries.

From the boat landing, it’s a short walk to Wat Mai (“New Monastery”) built in 1796. It was given its present name following the restoration undertaken by King Manthathourat in 1821. The most striking feature of the temple is the gilded relief panels covering the front facade. Next to Wat Mai is the old Royal Palace (Haw Kham), which is now the National Museum (closed on Tuesday and Sunday afternoon). It houses many religious and cultural treasures, including the royal throne of the Lane Xang kingdom in its original splendor, and preserves some of daily royal life up to 1975. The museum provides information about its exhibits in English, and your guide will be able to offer additional explanations about the artifacts inside.

We’ll end the day tour atop Phou Si Hill. The steps to the top of the hill are studded with small shrines. The gilded stupa at the top of the hill is built on a large rock outcropping. Next to the stupa is a small wiharn (chapel) for prayers. From the top, you’ll enjoy a sunset view of the gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city and surrounding landscape, the meeting of two rivers, and the curve of the Mekong as flows into and around the town. Coming down the other side of the hill, we’ll pass part of Wat Phra Buddabhat (Buddha’s Footprint Temple) and its quirky statues.

Accomodation：

-Luang Prabang Villa Santi Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 4 High-Speed Train To Vientiane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

High-Speed Train To Vientiane

Your private guide will accompany you to the Railway Station, you will take the high-speed train heading to Vientiane (no guide is proved on the train / Travel time 1h 55m).

Accomodation：

-Lao Plaza Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 5 Vientiane City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vientiane City Tour

Enjoy this guided tour to discover the charms of Vientiane, the quietest capital of South West Asia. Our tour begins with Wat Sisaket which was built in the Siamese style of Buddhist architecture, with a surrounding terrace and five-level ornate roof, unlike the Lao style. Wat Sisaket has a fence wall with more than 2,000 ceramic Buddha images and silver. Our next visit will be Wat Phra Kaew built between 1556 and 1565, it was the first housed the Emerald Buddha, who now reside in Wat Phra Keaw in Bangkok. The temple was destroyed many times and was rebuilt for the third time by the French in the 1920s.

On the way to the famous sacred stupa of That Luang, a golden-covered Buddhist stupa, the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol, we will visit the imposing monument of Phatuxay. The Victory Gate or the Triumphal Gate was built and dedicated to what was fought in the struggle for independence against France. Then we will visit COPE Centre.

Our day will end with a visit to Sao Talat or Morning Market, where you can find an abundance of locally made handicrafts.

Accomodation：

-Lao Plaza Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 6 Fly To Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Hanoi

Free at leisure until your private guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accomodation：

-The Lapis Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 7 Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppets Show
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppets Show

Today you’ll jump into Hanoi’s sights and sounds on a tour that covers all the essentials. You’ll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former stilt-house residence, The Hoa Lo Prison, The One Pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature, which, dating back to 1070, is Vietnam’s oldest university.

After lunch, you will explore the enthralling Museum of Ethnology, which contains an extensive display of life-size structures dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities. Next, enjoy an hour-long cyclo ride winding through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter - a must for any visitor to Hanoi! The day finishes with a traditional performance of the famous Vietnamese Water Puppets Show.

Accomodation：

-The Lapis Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 8 Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

After breakfast, you will take a private transfer for about 3 hrs to Halong City, where you will begin your one and a half days’ Halong Bay cruise. You will board the tradtional Vietnamese junk in the afternoon and cruise around the Halong Bay’s limestone islets and caves doted the sea and see the sun set over the clam waters at the deck. Enjoy a wonderful dinner at evening. All meals are included during your stay on board. There are also a variety of optional activities waiting for you. Such as swimming, kayaking, diving...etc.

Accomodation：

-Doris Cruise

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 9 Say Goodbye To Halong Bay & Fly To Da Nang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Say Goodbye To Halong Bay & Fly To Da Nang

Wake up early this morning to catch the sunrise over the bay with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck. Continue cruising and you can choose either kayak or traditional rowing boat to around discovering local life on the waters. Disembark at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port at around 11:00, where your guide and driver will wait for you and drive you to Hanoi airport for your onward flight (arrive at the airport at around 1:30 pm).

Today you will fly to Da Nang. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accomodation：

-Haian Beach Hotel & Spa

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 10 Da Nang Ba Na Hills & Hoi An
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Da Nang Ba Na Hills & Hoi An

Our Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang City. Then Transfer to Ba Na Hills. We will take a ride via Cable Car & spend about 25 Minutes on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit the Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panoramic views After finishing the first cable car, you will visit the Golden Bridge, wine cellar, Flower garden and Linh Ung pagoda.

Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery & Photo Opportunity Join in Fantasy Park with a walk in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, and play 5D wild west. Return to the Cable Car to leave Ba Na Hills & bring you to Have Lunch at a Local Restaurant.

After that, we go to visit Lady Buddha Statue on Monkey Mountain. It is the Tallest Buddha Statue in Viet Nam, with good Feng Shui: One side is Mountain & Other Side is Ocean. You can Take nice Pictures & enjoy Stunning Views. You will then take a private transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An.

Accomodation：

-Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 11 My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An City Tour

Set out for the My Son Sanctuary to admire this unique beautiful sanctuary world of the ancient Cham religion, and then you will return to Hoi An by road after lunch. Take a walk on the distinctive Japanese Bridge that features Japanese architectural characteristics, and visit the Chinese Temple which reflects Chinese influences on Vietnam’s architecture. Also, you’ll visit the beautifully kept and restored former Vietnamese merchants’ houses. The rest of the day is yours to spend.

Accomodation：

-Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 12 Hoi An Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Free Time

Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

Accomodation：

-Orchids Saigon Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 13 Fly To Ho Chi Minh City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Ho Chi Minh City

You will take a private transfer to Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to relax.

Accomodation：

-Orchids Saigon Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 14 Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

This morning set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.

Accomodation：

-Orchids Saigon Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 15 Mekong Delta Discovery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta Discovery

In the early morning, you will head out of the bustling city to Mekong Delta Area. Cruising on the Mekong river for sightseeing: islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix.

Land on Unicorn island, take a walk on the village road, visit an orchard of tropical fruits. Visit a bee-farm, enjoy honey-tea and visit a typical house in Mekong Delta. Visit coconut candy workshop, taste fresh candies. Enjoy tropical fruits at local farm, listen to Southern traditional music.

Next to land on Dragon island, transfer by cyclo or motorbike to local home. Have a homemade lunch and enjoy cooking time with some dishes such as “Banh Xeo” (Vietnamese crepe); Spring Rolls.... with the owners. After lunch, return to boat station. Transfer back to Saigon. End of tour at your hotel.

Accomodation：

-Orchids Saigon Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 16 Fly To Siem Reap
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Siem Reap

Your guide will escort you to airport for your flight to Siem Reap,your private guide will meet with you at airport and take you to hotel for check in. In your free time, you can stroll around the streets of Siem Reap and explore the city.

Accomodation：

-HARI Residence & Spa

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 17 Angkor Wat & Bakheng Sunset
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Angkor Wat & Bakheng Sunset

This morning you will be picked up at your accommodation in Siem Reap to begin your unforgettable Angkor Wat Tour. You will be transferred by private car to the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourist. Your tour will include a visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Angkor Period (AD 802-1432). Visit the breathtaking Bayon Temple, one of the most popular sites in the Angkor complex with over 200 giant faces carved into its 54 towers. The temple was designed to represent the 54 provinces of the Khmer Empire and it still carries a completely majestic atmosphere. You will also visit Baphuon Temple,Phimeanakas Temple,the Terrace of the Elephant,the Terrace of the Leper King,and Royal Palace Temple.

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat Temple, one of the seven wonders of the world. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. View the sunset at Phnom Bakheng before heading back to your accommodation.

Good to know

During the visit of Angkor Wat, Baphuon and Banteay Srey temple – visitors should wear Shirts or blouse covering shoulders and arms and long skirts or trousers covering legs. (No miniskirt or short trousers). Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower. It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabbath Days, the Buddhist religious days, four days a month in accordance with the Lunar Calendar.

Accomodation：

-HARI Residence & Spa

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 18 Banteay Srei & Ta Prohm Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Banteay Srei & Ta Prohm Temple

If you want, you can take the early morning trip witness sunrise over Angkor Wat temple and listening singing birds over the ancient land of Angkor area, you also have the chance for a friendly talk with the monks and nuns at a nearby pagoda. After the sunrise tour, breakfast either at the hotel or takeaway is available.

Start the day by visiting Banteay Srei Temples, nearly everyone’s favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carving. Continue to visit Banteay Samre, Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished Angkor has to offer. Have lunch at a local restaurant for exotic cuisine. Ta Prohm temple and Banteay Kdei are your next stops before some leisure time in the late afternoon.

Accomodation：

-HARI Residence & Spa

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 19 Tonle Sap & Ox Cart Ride
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tonle Sap & Ox Cart Ride

Today is a chance to make a difference and see so much more. Your chance to really see what real life is like in a Cambodian Village. We will start our trip toward a local village by driving through local villages, passing rice plantations and herds of cows or buffalo. We are happy to stop along the way allowing you to capture some great photo opportunities.

Arriving at the Village, we meet our host family for the day and we embark on an Ox cart to visit the Khmer Village and enjoy the view of the rice field and lots of palm trees with great fresh air. This tour program provides them with a sustainable stream of income and creates opportunities for the entire village. Life in a Cambodian village revolves around the seasons. Rice planting makes way for harvest and then rice sorting and husking. We will take a bull cart to go around the villages, rice fields, and lines of palm trees before boarding a boat on Tonlesap, the biggest freshwater lake in South East Asia. Enjoy the bustling life of local people in floating villages with floating schools, floating restaurants, and even floating hospitals.

In the afternoon transfer to visit Artisan D’Angkor and Old Market.

Accomodation：

-Apsara Centrepole Hotel

Meals Included：

- Breakfast
Day 20 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Your private guide will escort you to Siem Reap international airport for your onward flight.

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Itinerary of your trip 20 Days Beauty Of Laos, Vietnam And Cambodia (Private Guide

Welcome To Laos!

Alms Giving & Khouang Si Waterfalls

Pak Ou Caves Boat Trip & Phou Si Hill

High-Speed Train To Vientiane

Vientiane City Tour

Fly To Hanoi

Hanoi City Tour & Water Puppets Show

Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Say Goodbye To Halong Bay & Fly To Da Nang

Da Nang Ba Na Hills & Hoi An

My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An City Tour

Hoi An Free Time

Fly To Ho Chi Minh City

Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Mekong Delta Discovery

Fly To Siem Reap

Angkor Wat & Bakheng Sunset

Banteay Srei & Ta Prohm Temple

Tonle Sap & Ox Cart Ride

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