Others

– All sightseeing tickets and admission fees as per itinerary – Service charges and government tax

Transport

- Airport transfers by private car - Air-conditioned bus or private car for the excursions - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Sapa (2-way)

Hygieneprotocol

- To enter Vietnam you need to be fully vaccinated and have medical insurance, covering $10000 for Covid-19 treatment. - You will need to wear mask in the public places.

Flights

International Flight from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh, economy Domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi, economy International Flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang, economy

Accommodation

HOTEL LIST 3-STAR Siem Reap -Hari Residence or similar Hanoi - San premium Hotel and Spa or similar Sapa - Sapa Panorama Hotel Halong Bay - Le Journey cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh - Acnos Hotel or similar Luang Prabang - Villa Chitdara or similar 4-STAR Siem Reap - Somadevi Angkor or similar Hanoi - Tirant Hotel or similar Sapa - Amazing Sapa or similar Halong Bay - La Pandora Cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh - Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar Luang Prabang - The Grand Luang Prabang or similar 5-STAR Siem Reap - Angkor Miracle or similar Hanoi - The Oriental Jade Hotel or similar Sapa - Silk Path Sapa or similar Halong Bay - Doris Cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Luang Prabang - Luang Prabang View or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon

Guide

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

Meals

As per itinerary

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

- International flights and departure taxes - Beverages and personal expenses - Tips, and gratuities - Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned in the program) - Gala Dinner on Christmas, New Year, and Vietnamese, Khmer ans Laos New Year Eve (if applicable) - Public holiday surcharge for Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese, Khmer and Laos New Year (if applicable) - Surcharge for airport transfers for arrivals between 12:00 am – 05:00 am - Visa to Vietnam (you can apply for it online) - Visa to Cambodia (you can get it upon arrival) - Other services, not mentioned in the program

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

Siem Reap Arrival

Upon arrival in Siem Reap International Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your driver, who will be waiting for you, holding the signboard with your name on it. If you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter and call the emergency numbers provided by your travel advisor for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 Explore The Famous Temples Of Angkor Complex (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Famous Temples Of Angkor Complex (B)

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and head to The South Gate of Angkor Thom where you will explore the Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, Elephant, and Leper King Terraces. Then visit Ta Prohm, the jungle-covered temple, well-known after the Lara Kroft the Tomb Raider movie.

In the afternoon, we will visit Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, and Ta Keo - small, attractive temples in very good condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. And then you will see Angkor Wat, one of the 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage. The splendid temple of Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. Finish your tour by visiting Bakheng Hill to enjoy the sunset overviewing Tonle Sap and Angkor Wat.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast

NOTES:

To visit temples, you are required to wear modest clothes covering your shoulders and knees.
Day 3 Siem Reap - Travel To Ho Chi Minh (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap - Travel To Ho Chi Minh (B)

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel for check-in and free time.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)

Mekong Delta is one of the most important regions of Vietnam, which supplies rice and fruits for the entire country. This is why Mekong Delta is also called the "rice bowl" o Vietnam. Exploring the maze of mangrove-lined riverways and visiting the local workshops and gardens will be a highlight of your holiday and will show you the countryside life of Southern Vietnam.

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the pick-up between 7:30-8:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Hop on the shuttle bus and take your way to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, which dated back to the late 19th century. Then board the sampan and cruise down the river around beautiful river islands.

Have a stop on one of the islands to have a walk and explore the country lines and visit the orchards, where you can taste the tropical fruits while enjoying the folk music performance.

Get back to the sampan to cruise through the Thoi Son canal and soak in the beauty of the countryside. Stop at another village to visit the local workshops to see how the coconut candies are made and see the honeybee farm. Treat yourself to honey tea and candies and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Have lunch in the local restaurant and have some rest. In the afternoon, its a time for a cycling trip around Tan Thanh village to observe the local lifestyle. If you are not keen to cycle, you can relax in the hammock or just walk around the village. Then return to Ho Chi Minh, the approximate arrival time is 17:30.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 Cu Chi Tunnels (B) (Join A Group Tour)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cu Chi Tunnels (B) (Join A Group Tour)

Cu Chi, located 70 km out of Ho Chi Minh, was known as the “area of steel” in wartime. It has a system of tunnels over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. Today you will have a chance to touch the history and learn more about people’s lives during the war.

Get up early in the morning and meet the guide between 7:30-8:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Hop on the shuttle bus and head for 1.5 hour journey to Cu Chi.

Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will watch the introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed and how the people were surviving the harsh conditions of wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems and see the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with weapon warehouses, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels used for security purposes. Afterward, enjoy a cup of a special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) and have some rest before returning to Ho Chi Minh. The approximate arrival time is 15:00.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Hanoi (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Hanoi (B)

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel for check-in and free time.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Explore The Natural Beauty Of Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Natural Beauty Of Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Ninh Binh is well known for its magical landscapes of limestone mountains rising from the paddies, fascinating history, and tranquil atmosphere.

The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 7:30 and 8:00 am (we will send you the exact time the day before the tour). Then hop on the shuttle bus and enjoy the 100 km drive to Hoa Lu, which used to be the ancient capital of Vietnam. Immerse yourself in the history while listening to your guide and admire the remaining temples honoring the first emperors of Vietnam: King Dinh and King Le, built in the 17th century.

Around 11:30 am, you will arrive at your next stop in Tam Coc, where you will enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch before getting on the rowing boat trip along the river. Explore the beauty of Tam Coc. Within 1.5 hour’s trip, you will visit three Tam Coc caves: Hang Ca (the first grotto), Hang Hai (the second grotto), and Hang Ba (the third grotto). Feel the special magic atmosphere while you are floating through the cave.

Now it is time for a cycling trip around the idyllic village to explore more beautiful sceneries. If you wish, we also can cycle to the Thai Vi temple, located nearby the Tam Coc wharf.

Around 16:00, hop on the shuttle bus and return to Hanoi. The approximate arrival time is 18:30.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Hanoi - Travel To Sapa - Trekking To Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - Join A Group Tour, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Travel To Sapa - Trekking To Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - Join A Group Tour, Bus

Get up early to get ready for your trip, if it is too early to have breakfast, please let me know and we will ask the hotel to arrange a take-away breakfast for you. The bus will pick you up around 6:30 am (we will send you the exact time the day before the tour) and take you for a 6,5 hours journey to Sapa.

Upon arrival, the tour guide will meet you and take you to the hotel to check in and have lunch. After some rest, around 14:30 you will start a short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village, home to Black Hmong ethnic people. You will be fascinated by the view of this pretty village located at the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Your guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, and take you down to the valley bottom to see the waterfall and the Hydraulic Power Station built by the French during the colonial time. Stop to take amazing photos of the bridge and waterfall before walking uphill, where the bus will wait for you to transfer back to Sapa town. Have dinner at the hotel restaurant and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Notes

Trekking distance 3.5 km

Tour duration 2.5 hours

Level of difficulty: easy
Day 9 Sapa - Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Join A Group Tour, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapa - Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Join A Group Tour, Bus

Get up early and have breakfast at the hotel. Around 9:30 am, you will start your trek to Y Linh Ho village. From here, you will continue your walk through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

Enjoy the picnic lunch in Lao Chai and head to Ta Van village - home of the Dzay ethnic people. After exploring this village we will pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Sapa to have a quick shower and get ready for your trip back to Hanoi (departure time is around 16:00). You will arrive at Hanoi around 21:30.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Notes

Trekking distance 12 km

Tour duration 4.5 hours

Level of difficulty: moderate
Day 10 Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) (Shared Cruise)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - 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 11 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 12 Hanoi Leisure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Leisure (B)

Spend your free day exploring the fascinating Hanoi at your own pace. Take a cyclo ride around the old quarter or have a pleasant walk through the maze of streets full of vendors selling souvenirs and delicious snacks.

For lunch, we recommend you try the famous Hanoian dish Bun Cha (noodle soup with grilled pork) at Bun Cha Huong Lien, famous for serving such guests as Mr. President Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain.

In the afternoon, head to the West Lake area to have a nice walk along the lake with the romantic views of the city. Enjoy the cocktail at the rooftop bar of the Pan Pacific Hotel overlooking the panoramic sunset view of the lakes. To end your day you can enjoy the water puppet performance, which is a unique traditional art of Northern Vietnam.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 Hanoi - Travel To Luang Prabang (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Travel To Luang Prabang (B)

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. After clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your driver, who will be waiting for you, holding the signboard with your name on it. If you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter and call the emergency numbers provided by your travel advisor for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 Luang Prabang – City & Pak Ou Cave (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang – City & Pak Ou Cave (B)

In the morning, we will climb up 328 steps of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful over view of the city and the Mekong River. We then visit Wat Mai the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang, was built in the 20th century; National Museum at the former Royal Palace 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 then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we will make a stop at Ban Xang Hai village where rice wine is distilled. We will visit the caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum which house hundreds of Buddha statues. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, continue to visit Ban Xang Khong, a village well known for silk hand-weaving and traditional Saa paper-making.

We will explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfall (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfall (B)

You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. This early morning ritual dates back generations in Laos. Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the alms giving ritual. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered).

We then visit the Morning Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.

In the morning, we visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then visit the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center (close on Mondays) where you are able to observe valuable artifacts and traditional clothing and implements from each of the 20 ethnic minority groups which inhabit the Luang Prabang area. Next, we will visit Wat Visoun, the holiest temple of the city, which was entirely rebuilt in 2087 after being destroyed by the invading Black Flags from Southern China. In the courtyard of Wat Visoun stands the Watermelon Stupa shaped like the fruit from which it takes its name. Continue past Wat Aham, which was first built in the 1500s.

Then, transfer by private vehicle to Khouang Si waterfall. On the way, you can visit to the Lao ethnic minority groups – Ban Na Oune Village. Once at the waterfalls, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Khouang Si waterfalls and pass by the Asian bear rescue center. You will enjoy feeling the mist of the cool, turquoise waters of the different waterfalls. Swimming in the refreshing waters is possible.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast
Day 16 Luang Prabang Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

Enjoy some free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for your onward flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

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Essence Of Indochina In 16 Days - Cambodia, Vietnam And Laos

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Itinerary of your trip Essence Of Indochina In 16 Days - Cambodia, Vietnam And Laos

Siem Reap Arrival

Explore The Famous Temples Of Angkor Complex (B)

Siem Reap - Travel To Ho Chi Minh (B)

Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)

Cu Chi Tunnels (B) (Join A Group Tour)

Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Hanoi (B)

Explore The Natural Beauty Of Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Hanoi - Travel To Sapa - Trekking To Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - Join A Group Tour, Bus

Sapa - Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L) - Join A Group Tour, Bus

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) (Shared Cruise)

Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Hanoi Leisure (B)

Hanoi - Travel To Luang Prabang (B)

Luang Prabang – City & Pak Ou Cave (B)

Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfall (B)

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

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