Flights

Flight from Siem Reap to Hanoi with 20kg luggage/person Flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang with 20kg luggage/person ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Meals

As per the tour program: B=breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner

Accommodation

3-stars hotels: Siem Reap: Hari Residence or similar Hanoi: San Premium Hotel or similar Halong bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Luang Prabang: Villa Chitdara or similar 4-stars hotels: Siem Reap: Tara Angkor or similar Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Halong bay: La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar Luang Prabang: Maison Dalabua or similar 5-stars hotels: Siem Reap: Angkor Miracle or similar Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Halong bay: Doris Cruise or similar Luang Prabang: Sofitel Luang Prabang or similar

Guide

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

X International flights and departure taxes X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet) X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in Vietnam, Local New Year in Cambodia and Laos) if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person, Cambodia: $30/person, Laos: $40/person) X Services not mentioned above

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Day 1 Welcome To Cambodia - Siem Reap Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Cambodia - Siem Reap Arrival

Your Indochina adventure begins with your arrival in Siem Reap. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2 Siem Reap (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap (B)

Breakfast at the hotel - Heading out of town we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei. Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. Afternoon, Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3 Siem Reap (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then Visit Preah Khan temple, built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. Afternoon, visit visit the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature and followed by sunset on top of Phnom Bakeng.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4 Flight From Siem Reap To Hanoi (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight From Siem Reap To Hanoi (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Siem Reap before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hanoi, Vietnam. When you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Hanoi city center. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Please note in particular days the flight might be with a stopover in Bangkok.
Day 5 Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (B/L) - Group Tour

7h30-08h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

9h30 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.

13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “

14h30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

15h30 - 16h00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi

18h30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.
Day 6 Cruising At The Natural Wonder Of The World Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cruising At The Natural Wonder Of The World Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world’s most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don’t miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note:

In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.
Day 7 Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L)

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Hanoi Fly To Luang Prabang (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Fly To Luang Prabang (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab transfer you to the airport, and ready for the next flight to Luang Prabang.

Note that flights from Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang are only accessible on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Please book your flight return flight to your home country based on this information.
Day 9 Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves - Kuang Si Waterfalls (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves - Kuang Si Waterfalls (B)

Breakfast at hotel. This morning transfer to the pier where you board a traditional long trail boat, for a relaxing cruise upstream on the mighty Mekong River. Enjoy stunning mountain scenery and witness the simple rural lifestyles. You will reach Pak Ou caves at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers. In these 2 caves Tham Ting and Tham Phoum are displayed hundreds of sacred centuries-old Buddha images which are the object of pilgrimages during the Lao New Year festivities around mid-April. Cruise back in town.

In the afternoon, travelling outskirt of Luang Prabang, driving through green rice paddies and farms. Stop for visit few villages of H’mong and Lao Loum people, your guide can introduce you to local people and its great opportunity for you to involving with their daily activities such as wooden cotton spinning, weaving, rice harvesting and green vegetable farms. On your arrival at the Kuang Si falls, enjoy main waterfalls with spectacular views and surrounding of orchids inside the park and falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools where you can cool off with a swim. End of your day, transfer back to Luang Prabang.

Meals on your own. Overnight in hotel.
Day 10 Luang Prabang – City Tour - Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang – City Tour - Departure (B)

This morning, visit Wat Xieng Thong further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, its several roofs sweeping low to the ground. See also the impressive "tree of life" mosaic here. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts semi-erotic episodes from the Ramayana.

Then visit the National Museum, explore the city’s fascinating array of shimmering temples and French colonial buildings.

Then explore Wat May built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) epitomizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style.

Transfer with our guide to Luang Prabang airport for your departure flight.

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Discovering Indochina: A 10-Day Journey Through Cambodia, Vi

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Itinerary of your trip Discovering Indochina: A 10-Day Journey Through Cambodia, Vi

Welcome To Cambodia - Siem Reap Arrival

Siem Reap (B)

Siem Reap (B)

Flight From Siem Reap To Hanoi (B)

Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (B/L) - Group Tour

Cruising At The Natural Wonder Of The World Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise

Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Hanoi Fly To Luang Prabang (B)

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves - Kuang Si Waterfalls (B)

Luang Prabang – City Tour - Departure (B)

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