Guide

English speaking guide

Others

Boat trip in Ninh Binh, Hue, Mekong Delta, Tonle Sap Shared boat trip in Ha Long Bay Entrance fees Drinking water on car

Accommodation

Accommodation with daily breakfasts HANOI 3-star hotel: Mon Regency Hotel or similar – Deluxe Room 4-star hotel: MayDe Ville Legend hotel & spa or similar – Deluxe Window Room 5-star hotel: The Apricot Hotel or similar – Canvas Room HA LONG BAY 3-star cruise: Le Journey Cruise or Similar – Deluxe Ocean View Room 4-star cruise: Le Journey Cruise or Similar – Deluxe Ocean View Room 5-star cruise: Le Journey Cruise or Similar – Deluxe Ocean View Room HOI AN 3-star hotel: Triple Riverside Villa Hotel Hoi An or Similar – Superior Room 4-star hotel: Gem Riverside Hotel Hoi An or similar - Superior Room 5-star hotel: La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa or similar – Deluxe Room HUE 3-star hotel: Rosaleen Hotel Hue or Similar – Superior Room 4-star hotel: Century Riverside Hotel Hue or similar – Deluxe Garden View Room 5-star hotel: Sena Hue Hotel or similar – Premium Sena Room HO CHI MINH 3-star hotel: Sunrise Central Hotel or similar – Deluxe Room 4-star hotel: The Odys Hotel or similar – Junior Room 5-star hotel: Sofitel Sai Gon Hotel or similar – Superior Room SIEM REAP 3-star hotel: City River Hotel or similar - Superior Room 4-star hotel: Tara Angkor Hotel or similar - Superior Room 5-star hotel: Borei Angkor Resort or similar – Deluxe Room LUANG PRABANG 3-star hotel: My Dream Resort or similar – Classic Room 4-star hotel: Le Bel Air Resort or similar – Garnier Room 5-star hotel: Maison Souvannaphoum or similar - Garden Wings Room

Transport

AC transportation as mention in the itinerary

Meals

Meals indicated in the program. B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

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Flights

International flight tickets Domestic flight tickets.

Insurance

Personal travel insurance (highly recommended )

Others

Visa fees Personal expenses Tips Surcharge for Peak Season, Holiday, Special Occasion Others not mentioned in the program.

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Day 1 Siem Reap Arrival (No Meals)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap Arrival (No Meals)

On arrival at airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel by our local representative for Check in and Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap. (Standard check in hour is 2:00 pm). Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2 Siem Reap – Fullday Angkor Tour (B) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap – Fullday Angkor Tour (B) – Private Tour

Today you will explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, the famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300-meter-long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings. Last you will visit Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries. Lunch at your own account.

In the afternoon, we visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reined Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Have funny time at bars and pubs at Angkor night market by your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3 Siem Reap – Visit (B) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap – Visit (B) – Private Tour

This morning visit to Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. The will visit Puok, the real and original place of the Artisans d’Angkor silk, where you will see the full process of silk producing, from the silk worms munch on the Mulberry leaves to spin their cocoons which used to make silk warp. You of course will see the weaving work and purchase the high quality silk products as a beautiful Cambodia souvenir. Then visit West Baray Big Pond, a “baray” is a water reservoir built by the ancient Khmer people. Lunch at your own account.

Afternoon visit Floating Villages, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap! Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Here you’ll see plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life on the Tonle Sap. Then visit Wat Bo founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be late 19th century and Local Market.

. Come back to visit the "Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecole" the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 4 Siem Reap Departure – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap Departure – Ho Chi Minh City (B)

This morning you will be transfer to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Upon your arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, our driver’ll transfer you to hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 5 Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

After breakfast, our guide’ll pick you up at your hotel. Then, we are heading to Cu Chi tunnel - where the people of Cu Chi spent the whole days living in underground tunnels, only able to come out at night when the sun is down during the Vietnam War. It spends approximately 1 hour and a half on the car. You’ll see with your own eyes the very small secret wooden entrance doors which were only fit the small Viet Cong soldiers and covered with camouflage leaves; the traps of different types: booby trap, rolling trap, clipping armpit trap, conical trap, sea saw trap, folding chair; and a B-52 bomb crater.

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we go back Ho Chi Minh city. We visit War Remnants Museum to view the vast collection of wartime images dedicated to journalists and photographers who died during the French and American conflicts. Step back in time as you witness renowned French colonial structures, including The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Observe the French architectural influence and beauty before being comfortably transported back to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 6 Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

After breakfast, our tour guide picks you up at your hotel lobby, then driving to the mighty Mekong Delta where boats, houses and market float upon the uncountable rivers and canals. We get on the boat, it will cruise along the river (a branch of the Mekong) and stop off at various local workplaces. The boat will then stop at a quiet village where you can have a short walk to experience real Delta village life through dense coconut plantations.

Have lunch at a local restaurant right at the rural area. In the afternoon, we go back Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang – Hoi An ( Meals: B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang – Hoi An ( Meals: B)

After breakfast, our driver’ll pick you up then transfer you to the airport for Da Nang. Upon your arrival in Da Nang, our driver’ll pick you up then transfer you to hotel in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8 Hoi An Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

After breakfast, our guide’ll pick you up at your hotel.Today, we visit Hoi An ancient town with merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Next, we visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village – the oldest pottery village located close to Hoi An. You’ll have a chance to learn how to make ceremics here. After that, we are heading to visit Marble Mountain - . The mountains are composed of sheer, porous limestone and are punctuated by caves and tunnels, which are fitted with spectacular Buddhist and Hindu shrines. Then, we visit Non nuoc Stone Carving Village & Linh Ung Pagoda – known as the biggest pagoda in Da Nang. Finally, we visit Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture – you’ll have a chance to learn a lot of things about Cham Sculpture of Vietnam.

Back to hotel & overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9 Hoi An Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

After breakfast, our guide’ll pick you up then we transfer to local family to learn how to make lantern – known as the symbol of Hoi An. Next, we move to Cam Thanh coconut village. You’ll have a chance to experience basket boat ride around the coconut forest, learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. You’ll join a lot of interesting activities in here. Back to hotel & overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10 Relax In Hoi An ( Meals: B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Relax In Hoi An ( Meals: B)

After breakfast, you are free at your leisure. Today, you can discover Hoi An on your own or relax on amazing beaches of Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 11 Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

After breakfast, our driver’ll pick you up then transfer you to Hue. Upon your arrival, our guide’ll pick you up then we start to visit Hue city. Today, we visit the old capital city of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty ruled from 1802 to 1945, with first stop at the Imperial Citadel giving you a better understanding of the beauty of Vietnamese Royal architecture and culture. Then we will tombs of Kings under Nguyen Dynasty, the old pagoda to learn a lot of things about history of Vietnam during feudal society. Overnight in Hue.
Day 12 Hue – Hanoi ( Meals: B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue – Hanoi ( Meals: B)

Today, our driver’ll transfer you to the airport for Hanoi. Upon your arrival in Hanoi, our driver’ll transfer you to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 13 Hanoi – Ninh Binh ( Meals: B) – Seat In Coach Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Ninh Binh ( Meals: B) – Seat In Coach Tour

After your breakfast, our driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. Then, we’ll head to Ninh Binh – known as the first capital of Vietnam during 10th century. The first visit will be Hoa Lu, the picturesque site of a 10th-century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet for 41 years (968-1009). You will visit to the 2 prominent temples called King Dinh Temple & King Le Temple. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we take the amazing boat trip to visit Trang An grottoes which is a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam. While rowing through Trang An grotto in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains upon which graze white goats, visitors enjoy a heaven on earth. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 14 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay ( Meals: B,L,D) – Shared Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Ha Long Bay ( Meals: B,L,D) – Shared Cruise

After your breakfast, we leave Hanoi for Halong Bay in 3 hours drive. Ha Long Bay is known as the most famous World Heritage Site in Vietnam for its beautiful seascape, thousands of spectacular islands and islets jutting out from the sea, amazing caves with marvelous stalagmites and stalactites in different sizes and shapes. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed on board. Lunch will be served while the boat is sailing to Halong Bay. In the afternoon, we’ll join some activities: sightseeing, kayaking, swimming, visit cave...(depending on each cruise’s itinerary). Stay overnight on the cruise.
Day 15 Ha Long Bay – Hanoi ( Meals: B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Long Bay – Hanoi ( Meals: B,L)

Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea then have breakfast. After breakfast, the cruise will bring you on a trip to explore deeper inside the bay. The brunch will be served on the way sailing back to the port and our driver will pick you up and transfer to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 16 Hanoi – Luang Prabang ( Meals: B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Luang Prabang ( Meals: B)

Today, our driver’ll transfer you to the airport for Luang Prabang. On arrival at the Luang Prabang airport, you will be met and transferred to check in the hotel (early check-in upon availability). Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 17 Mekong River Cruise – Pak Ou Cave ( Meals : B) - Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong River Cruise – Pak Ou Cave ( Meals : B) - Private Tour

After breakfast, you will first visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family.

We then embark on a leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious 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 stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine.

On arrival back in the city, we will visit the old Wat Sene and the nearby magnificent Wat Xiengthong a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful ‘tree of life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall.

If time permits, we will drive out of the city to visit Ban Xangkhong, the Thai Lue village, which is famous for its arts and crafts. We also visit the nearby village of Ban Xienglek specializing in making the traditional Saa paper.

You can either get to the nearby village and join a petanque game with the local team.

Late afternoon, we will make a stop at Wat Prabath to admire the sunset; this is the ideal place to catch the last beauty of the day.

The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Tip: If you are fond of various ethnic cultures, you can visit Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday).
Day 18 Kuang Si Waterfall ( Meals: B) - Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kuang Si Waterfall ( Meals: B) - Private Tour

Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.

We then visit the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace. Just set on the ground, the local people come here to barter their day’s catch from rice, to vegetable, to fish, or chicken.

After breakfast at the hotel, we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River.

If time permits, we will visit UXO Visitor Center (closed on Saturday, and Sunday), where you can find the documentation about the secret war in Laos.

Then transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si, which is the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals

There is also the chance to walk to the nearby village of Ban Thapene, and explore the hidden waterfalls, which is rarely visited by other tourists

If you wish, take a short visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers.

On the way back to Luang Prabang, we will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, set serenely close to the Mekong, this beautiful, traditionally styled workshop, where weavers, spinners and batik makers produce top-quality fabrics, offers free tours every half-hour. This is also one of the best spots to admire the sunset in Luang Prabang

Transfer back to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 19 Elephant Experience – Departure ( Meals: B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Elephant Experience – Departure ( Meals: B)

8:00 am – 8:30 am: Pick up by our English-speaking guide from your hotel lobby within Luang Prabang, Laos

Arrival at the Elephant Village Camp: Welcome greeting by your guide and participate in a short briefing about elephants

Elephant Feeding: Get up close and personal with elephants

Explore Elephant Village: Visit our elephant hospital, museum, gallery and dung paper making facility!

One on One Experience: Enjoy the impressive experience of being a Mahout! 1 person per elephant

Boat trip to the Tad Sae Waterfall: Ride in a traditional Lao long boat to the Tad Sae Waterfall and relax or swim in the clear water. Swimsuit recommended! (note: water levels will vary with seasonal conditions)

Depart the camp. Transfer back to the airport. End of services!

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Trails Of Indochina ( Cambodia - Vietnam - Laos) In 19 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Trails Of Indochina ( Cambodia - Vietnam - Laos) In 19 Days

Siem Reap Arrival (No Meals)

Siem Reap – Fullday Angkor Tour (B) – Private Tour

Siem Reap – Visit (B) – Private Tour

Siem Reap Departure – Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang – Hoi An ( Meals: B)

Hoi An Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

Hoi An Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

Relax In Hoi An ( Meals: B)

Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

Hue – Hanoi ( Meals: B)

Hanoi – Ninh Binh ( Meals: B) – Seat In Coach Tour

Hanoi – Ha Long Bay ( Meals: B,L,D) – Shared Cruise

Ha Long Bay – Hanoi ( Meals: B,L)

Hanoi – Luang Prabang ( Meals: B)

Mekong River Cruise – Pak Ou Cave ( Meals : B) - Private Tour

Kuang Si Waterfall ( Meals: B) - Private Tour

Elephant Experience – Departure ( Meals: B)

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