Guide

English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)

Meals

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

Others

Hotel accommodation at places (shared twin or shared double rooms) Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicles Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner) Local tour guide at places (Language on request) Boat trips as mentioned in program Train tickets: Ha Noi – Lao Cai // Lao Cai – Ha Noi All entrance fees during guided time

Flights

All 5 internal flight ticket: SGN – DAD, HUI – HAN – LPQ; VTE – REP

Transport

Minibus 16 seater (FORD Transit, Toyota Hiace or similar) with air conditional

Accommodation

Like everything we do at Bravo Indochina Tours, our hotel selection is done with great care and thoughtful consideration. We look beyond establishments that boast the ultimate address, we look at the elements of their underlying philosophy: holistic, sustainable, inspired and uncompromising in service excellence. Hanoi : Skylark Hotel or Golden Silk Boutique Hotel Hue : EMM Hotel, Moonlight Hotel (Superior) Hoi An : Ancient House Resort (Deluxe Gradenview), EMM Hoi An Ho Chi Minh city: Blue Diamond Luxury Hotel, Nhat Ha 3 hotel Can Tho: Ninh Kieu 2 hotel Halong : Ha Long Bay: Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional junk [Unique] (Superior quality wooden junks modelled on Imperial Court vessels) Sapa : Sapa Legend Hotel (Standard room) Vieniane : Beau Rivage (Superior Room), Vayakorn Inn (Superior Room), Sabaidee @ Lao (Superior room) Luang Prabang : My Dream Resort (Classic Room), Villa Chitdara (Superior Room) Siem Reap : Bayon Modern Residence Phnom Penh The Pavillion (Standard room), Villa Langka Hotel (Superior)

Not included:

Others

International airfare and airport taxes Visa stamping fee upon arrival All other services, which do not mentioned above. Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc… Tip for guides, drivers… (if any) Travel insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

When you arrive at the Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City you will be welcomes by your tour guide and driver. In the evening you can enjoy a good night’s rest in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City .
Day 2 Saigon Explore And Cu Chi Tunnels (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon Explore And Cu Chi Tunnels (Lunch)

After morning pickup at your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, travel about 20 miles (30 km) to reach Cu Chi, a district of the city most famous for the 75-mile (121-km) network of underground passages built by the Viet Cong army. Follow your guide through this historic military site, now a war memorial park, which was once a key position for the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War (known as the American War in Vietnam). Learn how the tunnels provided shelter, supply and communication routes, medical treatment sites, and food and weapons storage. See booby traps that were built to capture intruders and dioramas that illustrate daily life in the tunnels. If you like, you can even crawl through parts of the narrow passageways. After your time in Cu Chi, return to the city for a traditional Vietnamese lunch served at local restaurant. Then spend the afternoon visiting Ho Chi Minh City's top sights. Start your city tour at Reunification Palace, where in 1975, Viet Cong troops broke through the main gates and the party took control of the government, ending the long war. Inside the 1960s-style building, check out the official living quarters, meeting rooms and a military command center complete with old radio equipment and tactical maps from the war. A short walk from the palace, your guide shows you fine examples of French Colonial architecture, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City Hall and Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater, also known as the Saigon Opera House. Stroll toward the Saigon River along Dong Khoi Street and Nguyen Hue Boulevard to admire historic buildings and the ultra-modern Bitexco Tower, until recently the tallest skyscraper in Vietnam. Wrap up your afternoon at Ben Thanh Market — the city’s central market and one of its most colorful areas. Marvel at mounds of goods, and practice your bargaining skills if you wish to purchase any items. At the end of your tour, your guide returns you to your hotel.
Day 3 The Taste Of Mekong With Cai Be Princess Cruise (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

The Taste Of Mekong With Cai Be Princess Cruise (Lunch)

Meet us at the Cai Be Jetty at 10:00 am. The crew welcomes you aboard with cold towels and a refreshing drink while the Cai Be Princess Sampan sets off for its leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta. On the river all sort of boats ply the water, from small fishing boats to cargo barges loaded with fruit and vegetables. Observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks the people, the stunning landscapes while your attentive crew serves you tea and seasonal fruit. At Tan Phong Islet, board a small row boat to better explore the canal’s hidden mangroves. Return to your sampan to visit an ancient house built in the 19th century. We’ll make stops along the way to explore local cottage industries including the making of coconut candy and puffed rice (the local equivalent of popcorn). Your cruise ends at Le Longanier Restaurant. Lunch is served in this exquisite colonial-style villa set in a lush tropical garden by the river and surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of privileged life during Indochinese times. After lunch, at around 2:30 pm, take a short walk along a small canal towards the Ba Bon Bridge where your personal vehicle awaits to drive you the Mekong Lodge Resort (Or Similar) a charming eco-resort where design, comfort and nature are blended seamlessly together
Day 4 Tra On - Can Tho - Hcm (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tra On - Can Tho - Hcm (Lunch)

The noise of the floating market wakes you up early in the morning After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the BASSAC river while enjoying the beautiful scenery – Arrive Cantho, a small boat will take you explore the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards – 10h00 Disembark then return SGN by car. Take flight to Danang you are picked up and transfer to Hoi An ancient town, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years.
Day 5 Hoi An Freeday
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Freeday

The day will be free for strolling in the town, lazing on the beach, or whatever takes your fancy. You’ll spend the night in Hoi An.
Day 6 My Son Holyland - Hoi An Acient Town (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

My Son Holyland - Hoi An Acient Town (Lunch)

Our guide pick you up at your hotel and depart to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage. Arrive at My Son and we'll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking throughout the landscape, learning histories with our local English speaking guide, enjoying the Champa's traditional performances. Then Get back to mini van and move to a local house to learn how to make ricepaper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on! Have lunch at another local house. relax with cold herbal tea, nice foods and fresh air. Take a boat trip to Hoi An with nice and cool breeze on boarding, beautiful river scenery on the biggest river in the Central of vietnam named as Thu Bon River. In the afternoon, Take your own walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and the colorful market. Hoi An is a destination with two faces – the charming, old-world trading port of narrow streets and traditional houses, and the beach with its new resorts and long stretch of clean white sand. In keeping with Hoi An’s heritage as a trading port, the town’s tiny shop houses now host a range of craft shops and artisans including some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors. Despite the passing of 200 years and the ravages of weather and war, the centre of Hoi An remains much the same as it was in its heyday
Day 7 Transfer Hoi An - Hue
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer Hoi An - Hue

Today free time hotel till your car and driver will take you to Danang and then to Hue. Crossing Hai Van tunnel and dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co the lagoon and Danang spread out far below. You’ll then drive to Hue. Overnight in Hue
Day 8 Hue Imperial Sightseeing Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue Imperial Sightseeing Tour

Start at the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. The ancient citadel reflects the pomp and ceremony of the dynastic rulers as well as the scars of many years of turmoil, both ancient and modern (the Royal Citadel was badly damaged in the latter stages of the war) but retains a sense of grace and majesty even today. From here take a cyclo through dai noi ‘Old City’ to Tinh Tam Lake where the Emperors used to come to relax; full of lotus flowers in summer there are many local style coffee shops around the lake where university students come to study. Continue to visit Thien Mu (Celestial Lady) Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River; constructed in 1601 the 21-meter tall tower is the centerpiece of the pagoda and represents seven reincarnations of Buddha. In the grounds of the pagoda is the Austin car made famous when in 1963, a resident monk drove the vehicle to what was then Saigon to protest against the southern regime, the photo of his self immortalization was captured and was one of the most well known images of the war. In the afternoon see the tomb of the former emperor Minh Mang which is located in a tranquil setting of gardens and ponds. Journey on to Khai Dinh’s Tomb which is traditional Vietnamese in design with a European touch making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. End of day proceed towards the airport to depart for Hanoi. When you arrive at Noi Bai international Airportin Hanoi, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and bring youto your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi City.
Day 9 Hanoi City Tour With Cyclo And Water Puppet Show (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour With Cyclo And Water Puppet Show (Lunch)

You’ll have the whole day to explore Vietnam’s capital city. Your guide will take you to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century, and a popular attraction, as is Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his simple stilt house where he lived and worked, and the museum dedicated to his memory. After lunch, you’ll call in at the serene Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest in Hanoi, on the banks of Hanoi’s Ho Tay (West) Lake. The centre of Hanoi, including Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son temple and the bustling Old Quarter, is a magnet for visitors – it’s noisy and hectic, but definitely a ‘must-see’ attraction. The Old Quarter is a maze of shopping streets and restaurants with a hotchpotch of architecture - traditional tube houses, religious buildings, artisans’ workshops and cottages, colonial houses and modern concrete edifices.
Day 10 Overnight Train To Sapa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Overnight Train To Sapa

Free to explore Hanoi till 7:30pm you will be escorted to Railway Station for night train to Lao Cai that depart at 21.15. Overnight on train
Day 11 Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat Village (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat Village (Lunch)

Train arrives at Lao Cai Railway Station at 06.00 AM. You are picked up to Sapa for relax, breakfast by yourselves at the hotel as an option At 10.00, your guide will meet you at hotel for short trek to Cat Cat village, the village of H’mong tribe in the valley, which remains very generally uninterrupted by outside forces. Excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H’mong village. Enjoy some visits to local families and reach their customs. After the village down into the valley, the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible. A “White curtain” cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep-green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather
Day 12 Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (Lunch)

Breakfast and check-out the room before 9:00AM. Then we could start our trek down to Y Linh Ho, a village inhabited by the Hmong minority. This is a great opportunity to take photographs of hereditary terraces that are estimated around 100 years old. From Y Linh Ho we will make our way to Lao Chai village where you will visit the Hmong home town. You will then continue to Ta Van, an established Hmong and Giay village. In Ta Van village we will then arrange a mini van to pick you up and take you to Sapa. Transfer to train station for overnight train to Hanoi
Day 13 Hanoi - Halong (Lunch, Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Halong (Lunch, Dinner)

Arrive at 5:30, you are picked to have breakfast 08h00: you are pick up and drive to Halong Bay Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a chance to take photos. Comfort break. The distance from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours. Arrive at 12:00 noon. At Halong port, our Crew welcomes you on Junk, enjoy welcome drink & check into your cabin. Lunch with seafood will be served right after. At 13:00, boat starts 3.5 hours cruising into Halong bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, to a Floating Fishing village to se this unique way of life… and then explore Luon cave (from 16:40 to 17:30). There will be lots of time for swimming, sun bathing. Enjoy a great sunset dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin
Day 14 Halong - Hanoi (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong - Hanoi (Lunch)

Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscapes with a cup of tea, coffee, fresh fruits. Sitting on the upper deck, we can enjoy the breath – taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. The quiet is almost eerie; we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. And then explore Sung Sot (Amazing) cave (8.00 to 9:00), swim and relax at Titop beach. At 09:30, boat start cruising back and brunch buffet will served from 10:30 to 11:30, check out procedure at 11:35. Arrive at harbor by 12:00 noon, and drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 15 Flight To Luang Prabang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To Luang Prabang

Free till our driver pick up for flight to Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 16 Luang Prabang City Tour (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang City Tour (Lunch)

The former Royal Palace has been turned into a National Museum. This interesting structure displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. We also have enough time this day to explore some other landmarks, including the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the Wat Mai with five tiered roofs. A visit to Luang Prabang would be not complete without climbing 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a beautiful sunset view of the Mekong River. The zigzag path crosses over various temples to the sacred, gilded stupa of Wat Phou, another World Heritage Site, recognized by UNESCO in 2002si at the summit. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 17 Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves (Lunch)

Today, we continue our city tour, seeing the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, which nestles at the meeting of the Mekong and the Nam Khan River. The temple structures are decorated in various ways with gilded stuccoes and doorways. The main Sim has a marvelous ’tree of life’ mosaic pattern on an outer wall. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a taste of the tranquil countryside and an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at Ban Xang Hai to visit the rice wine distillation. Upon disembarking, we drive to the famous weaving village of Ban Phanom where shoppers have a chance to try their hand at bargaining. Take train to Vang Vieng. Overnight in Vang Vieng
Day 18 Vangvieng
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vangvieng

Today you'll have some free time to rest in the nearby forest, just taking in the beautiful surroundings of the cave - a great way to end the day!
Day 19 Vang Vieng - Vientiane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vang Vieng - Vientiane

This morning start our drive about 160Km to Vientiane capital city of Laos. Upon arrival take an orientation tour including the Victory monument, Wat That Luang, the Central Market, Wat Sisaket and Wat Prakeo National Museum. Overnight in Vientiane
Day 20 Vientiane - Siem Reap - The Old Capital Difference
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vientiane - Siem Reap - The Old Capital Difference

Take flight to Siemreap. Upon arival visit south gate of Angkor Thom with two rows of its huge statues of demons and gods depicting the churning of the ocean of milk arranged on both sides of stone bridge and Bayon temple, a forest of heads. Lunch at Local restaurant. Afternoon, visit an amazing view of Ta prohm temple which has been deliberately left as it was discovered. Kapok trees clasp the sanctuaries in their mighty roots. Then visit Angkor wat, the most balanced, the most harmonious, and the most perfect Khmer temple. It shows Khmer art, which reached the height of it glory in the 12th century. The temple was built by king Suryavrman II and dedicated to god Vishnu. Climb up Bakheng hill to have bird’s-eye view of sunset, Angkor Wat and western Baray. Overnight in Siemreap
Day 21 Siem Reap - Culture Beyond
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap - Culture Beyond

In the morning you will venture to Preah Khan to visit the “Grand Circuit,” a collection of religious and educational structures. Preah Khan is a 12th century temple that was once the center for 10,000 officials and servants. The beauty of the temple is not just within its history but in how nature has imposed itself upon that history. The outer wall was constructed using laterite and the rich minerals lend to the coloration of the edifice in the sunlight. Seventy-two garudas are placed at intervals of over 150 feet. Vegetation is spread along the outer walls and the inner complex. The stone is awash with moss and grass. A two-story building stands above the railed walkway. Buddha images decorate niches above the numerous apsaras. You notice the colonnade and the remarkable tree that grows on its roof. The roots are thick and strong. They spread from the stone rooftop down to the ground and have planted themselves firmly. The canopy brings shade to the plaza and an unparalleled view of nature’s stunning power. Lunch brings you to Sala Bai. The local school trains disadvantaged children in the skills of hospitality. These skills help provide a future in the tourism industry based around the Angkor complex. The children are gracious and gregarious. You can see their enthusiasm for the various aspects of the service industry, from cooking to customer interfacing. The day seems to pass too quickly as you experience the historic wonder and contemporary splendor of Cambodia.
Day 22 Battambang - The Rural Life For You
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Battambang - The Rural Life For You

Morning washes over Siem Reap and you find the familiar aroma of fresh pressed coffee and pastries drifting from various food carts. Remnants of the French Colonial era continue to peek through the layers of culture and history. The scent of fried noodles and fresh cooked fish emanates from the Old Market. After breakfast you will step aboard your boat to Battambang. En route you will come to Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. The rural countryside is lush. The lake’s banks are equally verdant and fertile. You notice houses towering over the water on stilts and situated in the middle of the lake. These fishing villages are known for their ability to traverse the undulating of water throughout the seasons and for their spectacular fishing skills. In the rainy season the water can rise up to five times its normal amount. Transfer to Battambang and overnight in Battambang
Day 23 Bamboo Train Ride - Wat Ek Phnom And Wat Banan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bamboo Train Ride - Wat Ek Phnom And Wat Banan

The Bamboo Train is a unique and classic railway journey that travels the antique tracks set by the French. A seven-foot long wooden frame is covered with slats of ultra light bamboo. Other carts are piled with bags of rice, motorbikes, and even monks, needing to make their way farther along the railway, deeper into the countryside. In your train car is only you and your guide, gliding alongside the lush trees. Today enjoy a full-day guided tour of Battambang with hotel transfers. See how to make Cambodian dishes, visit Wat Ek Phnom and Wat Banan temples, see the Phnom Sampeau caves, and take a bamboo train ride. In the afternoon your transfer to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The city sits on the banks of the Mekong River. The wide avenue alongside the water reminds you of Battambang. French architecture continues to decorate the skyline and showcases elements of the city’s history, when it was known to the world as the “Pearl of Asia.”
Day 24 Phnompenh City Tour (Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phnompenh City Tour (Lunch)

Pick up from the hotel to visit Killing Field and continue to visit S21 (genocidal museum) where Pol Pot detained and tortured over 15,000 prisoners during the regime. Visit to the famous Russian market to break up your bad mood after the site of S21. Lunch in local restaurant. In the afternoon, the complex combines of a visit to the throne hall where all king took their coronation and stay there for a certain period, a view of the king’s house, and magnificent visit to the French architectural building of Napoleon III removed Egypt. Continue to silver pagoda or emerald temple where thousand kilograms of silver tiles laid on the floor, and gold made Buddhas’ statues, as well as thousand pieces of diamond embedded to the statues. The day will finish after the tour to Wat Phnom – the state temple of Phnom Penh. The walk along the water front provides you the best view of the Mekong and Tonle Sap river with a nice atmospheric drink at a famous bar FCC for sundown
Day 25 Phnompenh Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phnompenh Departure

After breakfast your private transfer escorts you to the airport. Cambodia has offered a touch of the unique, from the culture to the history, and you savored its wonderful difference.

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Of Indochina Tour 25 Days

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Saigon Explore And Cu Chi Tunnels (Lunch)

The Taste Of Mekong With Cai Be Princess Cruise (Lunch)

Tra On - Can Tho - Hcm (Lunch)

Hoi An Freeday

My Son Holyland - Hoi An Acient Town (Lunch)

Transfer Hoi An - Hue

Hue Imperial Sightseeing Tour

Hanoi City Tour With Cyclo And Water Puppet Show (Lunch)

Overnight Train To Sapa

Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat Village (Lunch)

Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (Lunch)

Hanoi - Halong (Lunch, Dinner)

Halong - Hanoi (Lunch)

Flight To Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang City Tour (Lunch)

Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves (Lunch)

Vangvieng

Vang Vieng - Vientiane

Vientiane - Siem Reap - The Old Capital Difference

Siem Reap - Culture Beyond

Battambang - The Rural Life For You

Bamboo Train Ride - Wat Ek Phnom And Wat Banan

Phnompenh City Tour (Lunch)

Phnompenh Departure

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