Meals

Meals are included as noted in the itinerary: B (breakfast) L (lunch) D (dinner)

Accommodation

3-STAR OPTIONS: Hanoi: Mina Hotel similar Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh: Acnos Hotel or similar Siem Reap: Angkor Holiday or similar Bangkok: True Siam Rangnam or similar Luang Prabang: Villa Chitdara or similar 4-STAR OPTIONS: Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Aquamarine Cruise Halong or similar Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar Siem Reap: Somdevi Angkor or similar Bangkok: JC Kevin Sathon Bangkok Hotel or similar Luang Prabang - Maison Dalabua or similar 5-STAR OPTIONS: Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Siem Reap: Angkor Miracle or similar Bangkok - Amari Watergate hotel or similar Luang Prabang - Sofitel Luang Prabang or similar Note: Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program) Accommodation in Double/Twin/Triple share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)

Transport

Airport transfers by private car Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions as per itinerary

Flights

Domestic Flight Tickets: - Siem Reap to Luang Prabang (20 kg luggage/person, economy) - Luang Prabang to Bangkok (20 kg luggage/person, economy) - Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City (20 kg luggage/person, economy) - Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (20 kg luggage/person, economy)

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 as per itinerary Tissues and water during transfers Service charges and government tax 24/7 hotline support during the travel Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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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 trip begins with arrival in Cambodia. Your private driver will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel by the private transportation. Check-in to the hotel and get over the jet lag.

You can mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and products’ variety are splashed all over this area.

After enjoying the first day yourself and return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.

Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2 Explore The Ancient Temples Of Khmer (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Ancient Temples Of Khmer (B)

Start your sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and 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.

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

Siem Reap Fly To Luang Prabang (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Siem Reap before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Laos. When you arrive in Luang Prabang, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4 Visit Local Villages And Khuangsi Waterfall (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Visit Local Villages And Khuangsi Waterfall (B)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession.

From there you will visit the Morning Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin and local tea among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouray, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turqoise pools or walk along the forest trails.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 5 Luang Prabang City Tour (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang City Tour (B)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and start your city exploration by visiting Wat Visoun, the site of the impressive Thad Makmo stupa, which was constructed in 1514, and is also known as the Watermelon stupa. Its rounded dome has Sinhalese elements in style. Continue your exploration and visit Wat Aham. and the most photographed temple, Vat Xiengthong, which is located in the picturesque area at the end of the peninsular by the confluence of the Mekong and Khan rivers.

In the afternoon, we will visit the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, where you will see the royal religious relics, paintings, weapons, and jewels of the crown. Later head to Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief. Closer to the evening we will climb up to Phousi hill where you enjoy the sunset and the panoramic view of Luang Prabang town.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 6 Luang Prabang Fly To Bangkok (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang Fly To Bangkok (B)

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

Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 7 Explore The Amazing Temples Of Bangkok (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Amazing Temples Of Bangkok (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for today’s sightseeing. We will take you through the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to visit Wat Traimit, a visually stunning temple in China Town. Here you will see one of the largest solid gold Buddha statue (5.5 tones of the precious metal). Continue to visit Wat Po, the home of the famous 45-meter reclining Buddha. This temple also used to be the original school of traditional Thai massage.

The afternoon is free at your leisure.

Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 8 Bangkok Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bangkok Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B)

Breakfast at the Hotel. Free day at leisure.

There are no activities planned for today. Enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for your next flight to Ho Chi Minh, Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our driver will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation in the city center. Have rest after the flight and explore the city at your own pace.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 9 Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 10 Explore The Maze Of Cu Chi Tunnels (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Maze Of Cu Chi Tunnels (B)

Start 8:00 AM - END 2:30 PM

Cu Chi Tunnels is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, a must-see for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and are considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War.

The tunnels are located approximately 60km from Ho Chi Minh City. The tour departs at 8:00 am from your hotel in district 1. Enjoy the scenery along the way, as we pass the lush, endless rice fields and the ducks are water buffaloes swimming in the rivers. You might find it hard to imagine that once the area was almost completely destroyed by bombs and mines from the war, when Cu Chi was a “free target zone “.

Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war.

Head back to the city in the afternoon; the tour finishes at 2:30 PM.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh Fly To Hanoi (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Fly To Hanoi (B)

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and have a relaxing time before your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, our driver will meet you at the airport holding the signboard with your name and will take you to your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 12 Experience Vietnamese Lifestyle In The Countryside (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Experience Vietnamese Lifestyle In The Countryside (B/L)

Location: Moc village, Ba Vi district, Hanoi (About 68km from central Hanoi city, about 1.5 hours by car)

Highlight:

Harvesting tea leaves on a traditional, 30-year-old Tea Plantation

Cooking with a friendly local host

Visiting local workshops in the village

Cycling across the rice field and villages

Traditional Foot Soak with herbs following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority

08:00 – Private guide and car pick you up at your hotel/residence.

09:30 – Arrive to Ri village where you will start the trip at your host’s house with a welcome drink. Meet Duoc (Mr.) – a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner who tells historical stories with his own experience.

10:00 – Follow Duoc to his vast tea-farm and learn how to harvest tea leaves. This is a green and peaceful place where you can enjoy beautiful scenery of the village. You may then help him pick tea leaves, and be shown how to collect the best part of the tea tree to make the most wonderful beverage of Vietnam – the traditional tea. Carry on with the process of producing tea at his small workshop, most of the works there are manual.

11:15 – Have a ten-minute drive to visit another host family in Moc village where you will enjoy a fun cooking class with Chin (Mrs.). She will show you how to cook some Vietnamese dishes and you will then enjoy lunch with food you helped cook.

13:30 – Stroll around the village and visit some local families to understand rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hat and other local products are made.

14:45 – Enjoy a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields and interact with local farmers by chance.

15:30 – Wrap up your countryside tour by a traditional foot bathing in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority. This will relay you (and your feet!) after cycling around the village.

16:00 – Drive back to your hotel/residence in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 13 Cruising To The Natural Wonder Of The World (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cruising To The Natural Wonder Of The World (B/L/D)

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 in Halong Bay.
Day 14 Morning Rise With The Dragon In The Bay (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morning Rise With The Dragon In The Bay (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.
Day 15 Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home. Trip Ends.

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Itinerary of your trip A Touch Of Indochina In 15 Days - Departure Every Sunday Fro

Welcome To Cambodia - Siem Reap Arrival

Explore The Ancient Temples Of Khmer (B)

Siem Reap Fly To Luang Prabang (B)

Visit Local Villages And Khuangsi Waterfall (B)

Luang Prabang City Tour (B)

Luang Prabang Fly To Bangkok (B)

Explore The Amazing Temples Of Bangkok (B)

Bangkok Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B)

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

Explore The Maze Of Cu Chi Tunnels (B)

Ho Chi Minh Fly To Hanoi (B)

Experience Vietnamese Lifestyle In The Countryside (B/L)

Cruising To The Natural Wonder Of The World (B/L/D)

Morning Rise With The Dragon In The Bay (B/L)

Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)

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