General Information
Tour Highlights
• Cruise on Halong Bay, visit Hoian Ancient Town, lie on the sandy beach, discover the colonial Saigon, and cruise to Mekong Delta.
• Discover the amazing temples of Angkor, take steps through the stilted houses of a floating village at the Tonle Sap Lake.
• Elephant camp and a trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls.
Tour Details
Duration: 22 Days/ 21 Nights
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Vientiane
Tour Route: Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Saigon – Can Tho – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Luang Prabang – Vientiane
Tour Type: Tailor-made tour
Tour Customizable: Definitely! Tell us your interest
Vehicle: private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed driver
Guide Service: private English-speaking guide
Tour Departure: No fixed departure. Anytime you wish!
Brief Itinerary
Vietnam
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Day 02: Hanoi Day Tour
Day 03: Hanoi to Sapa
Day 04: Ha Bac Market – Back to Hanoi
Day 05: Hanoi to Ha Long – Cruise on Halong Bay
Day 06: Back to Hanoi – Flight to Hue
Day 07: Hue Day Tour
Day 08: Hue to Hoi An – Relax on the Beach at Hoi An
Day 09: Hoi An Day Tour
Day 10: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho – Cruise to Mekong Delta
Day 12: Morning on Floating Market – Flight to Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Day 13: Phnom Penh Day Tour
Day 14: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap – Apsara Dancing Show
Day 15: Explore Angkor Thom Ancient City
Day 16: Explore Angkor wat & Banteay Srei
Day 17: Day Tour on Tonle Sap Lake – Kompong Phluk – Ox cart ride | Flight to Luang Prabang
Laos
Day 18: Luang Prabang Day Tour
Day 19: Boat Tour to Pak Ou Caves – Visit Khouang Si Waterfall
Day 20: Rice Paddy Fields – Living Land Farm | Flight to Vientiane
Day 21: Vientiane Day Tour
Day 22: Vientiane Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Xin Chao! As you arrive at the airport, our representative will be waiting to meet you and escort you to the hotel. Leisurely enjoy the rest of the day.
Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Day 02: Hanoi Day Tour (B)
This morning, we spend our early morning strolling around the Hoan Kiem Lake to indulge ourselves in the authentic ambiance of Hanoi when the road is not crowded, people do exercise, and the time seems to stop flowing. Back to hotel and have breakfast and we will enjoy a cyclo trip exploring the Hanoi Old Quarter, then back to Hoan Kiem Lake and head to Ngoc Son Temple to learn about the history of this site as well as the legendary story of Hoan Kiem Lake where there is a Tortoise Tower perched on the island.
Then, we visit the One Pillar Pagoda where a sacred structure placed on a single stone in the midst of a lotus pond. Before heading to today’s highlight – the Temple of Literature, we pay a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
The rest of the day spent at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Day 03: Hanoi to Sapa (B – L)
After breakfast, we head to Sapa by taking a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to the hotel in the highland town of Sapa and have a short rest.
In the afternoon, take a walking tour through the splendid rice terrace fields and we reach Ta Van village and Red Dao village to experience the local ethnic tribe Giang Ta Chai and Back H’mong.
Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.
Day 04: Ha Bac Market – Back to Hanoi (B – L – D)
Leave Sapa behind and we head to Bac Ha market (2.5 hours). Once there, you will have a deep impression by the vibrant costume of the Flower H’ mong people. It’s also a valuable opportunity to enjoy the local life of the ethnic people. Lunch and take a rest.
In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Trung Dong village to get into a water buffalo cart ride through the stunning rice paddies, villages, and the riverside. We then board a boat ride along the Chay river (30 minutes).
After a day excursion, back to Hanoi.
Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Day 05: Hanoi to Ha Long – Cruise on Halong Bay (B – L – D)
Having breakfast and we will travel to Halong Bay – one of the seven wonders o the Orient (3 hours). Cruise on Halong Bay will start around noon on Tuan Chau island. Lunch is served on the boat.
In the afternoon, our trip of exploring the treasures stretching across the bay of the Descending Dragon will begin. During your time on the boat, you can high on life by enjoying the Spa, Beauty & Massage services. You can attend the chef’s cooking demonstration and show off your skills making traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Dinner on the boat with a wide range of wines and beverages across the world.
Overnight on the boat.
Day 06: Back to Hanoi – Flight to Hue (B – L)
Get up early and practice Tai Chi on the sun deck. A breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant.
Drive back to Hanoi and take a domestic flight to Hue. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and freely enjoy the rest of the day.
Overnight at the hotel in Hue.
Day 07: Hue Day Tour (B – L)
This morning, we visit the Perfume River offering stunning scenery along the riverbank. We ride to the Tomb of Minh Mang which features greenery and beautiful decorations. The journey continues with a visit to Tu Doc – known as a complex with the private Royal residence and a tomb housing the body of one of the wealthiest emperors in Vietnam. Lunch at a family-owned garden restaurant. Enjoy dishes with the taste of different aspects o Hue’s tradition amidst the beautiful gardens which is full of fresh air. After lunch, we take a rest and head to the Imperial Hue Citadel – the old capital of Vietnam. The sites have their own a moat and wall with a 10-km-long perimeter. Stroll around the outer perimeter to marvel at the national treasures and buildings. As we venture further in, we will enter the Purple Forbidden City. Our last spot today will be Dong Ba Market where we can purchase local foods and fruits.
Overnight at the hotel in Hue.
Day 08: Hue to Hoi An – Relax on the Beach at Hoi An (B)
Enjoy breakfast and you will be driven to Hoi An. As you arrive in such a destination, check into the hotel and enjoy a joyful time relaxing on the beach in Hoi An which is famous for its emerald water and fewer estuaries.
Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.
Day 09: Hoi An Day Tour (B)
Today’s morning, we head to the 4th century My Son Holy Land surrounded by a mountainous landscape. We then enter the temples there to hear about the stories as well as the history of the Cham people and this sacred site.
In the afternoon, our day excursion continues on to the Hoian Ancient capital featuring the 16th-century town in which it preserved the state. We also visit the Museum of Trade Ceramics, the 17th century Chua Ong Pagoda – a showcase of the Chinese influence in the region. Take steps through the Old Tam Ky house to witness its imperial styles meshed with French overtures. We approach the Japanese Covered Bridge built for centuries and was used to connect the Chinese and Japanese sides.
When the sun comes down, walk along the riverside to witness the colorful lantern lighting up the town.
Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) (B – L)
Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). As you arrive at the airport, our representative will meet you and escort you to the Cu Chi Tunnels to excitingly explore the amazing systems of guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. Also, you will have an opportunity to see the wide range of weapons used in the war and learn about the ways the guerrillas survived and fought back during the war.
In the afternoon, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral – the largest cathedral in Southeast Asia, built by French colonists.
Crossing the road, you then reach the Old Saigon Post Office, the main attraction in the city with a neoclassical architectural building. Next, we visit the Reunification Palace which is home to South Vietnam’s President during the war. After that, we stop at the Cholon the Chinatown in Saigon to dícover the densely settled district rife filed with pagodas, tea-houses, and the famous Binh Tay Market. Our today’s trip will finish with a visit to Emperor Jade Pagoda, also known as the Tortoise one.
Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho – Cruise to Mekong Delta (B – L)
This morning we will enjoy a cruise trip discovering the Mekong river and villages there.
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the remote destination – My Tho, a burgeoning capital at the Mekong Delta area which is surrounded by gorgeous countryside “rice basket of Vietnam”.
Our journey will begin with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, a sacred structure decorated with mosaics made from broken pottery. The pagoda is set amongst beautiful gardens. Next, we board a boat riding along the river to admire the fishing villages, stilt houses, and fruit plantations. Lunch at the Tortoise Island.
In the afternoon, we move to An Khanh village specializing in coconut sweets and fruit orchards. If our time is available, enjoy a short biking trip around the island. It is your chance to taste seasonal fruit, coconut candies, drink honey tea, and immerse yourself in the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”.
Later, back to Can Tho and in the evening, stroll around the night market in the center of the small town. You can enjoy the nightlife with some drinks at the riverside bars.
Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho.
Day 12: Morning on Floating Market – Flight to Phnom Penh (B – L – D)
Enjoy breakfast early and you will be escorted to the pier of Can Tho for a river cruise ahead. Hop on a motorboat and we head to the largest floating market in Can Tho where you can see the locals bring their product for sale.
Once there, you will totally be overwhelmed by the wide range of colorful fruits and veggies traded in bulk. You even have a chance to taste local fruits like mango, jack fruit, durian, limes, and so on.
After the river cruise, we check out from the hotel and move to Ho Chi Minh City for a flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting to greet you and escort you to the hotel.
The rest of the day will be yours.
Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
Day 13: Phnom Penh Day Tour (B)
Start our day with a tuk-tuk ride to the Silver Pagoda containing 5.000 silver tiles on the floor. Also, we visit the Royal Palace where the Khmer royal family lives. Next, head to the National Museum converging a large collection of Khmer history, architecture, and arts.
In the afternoon, go to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum to get an insight into the disturbing past of the nation. After that, we visit the Choeung Ek Memorial – an impressive pagoda built out of 8.000 human skulls that were excavated from the Killing Fields.
Back the hotel and relax at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh.
Day 14: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap – Apsara Dancing Show (B – D)
This morning is free, enjoy it until your guide come and escort you to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap. As you arrive, our representative will meet you and escort you to the hotel.
In the evening, enjoy Khmer dinner and watch Khmer traditional Apsara Dancing show.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 15: Explore Angkor Thom Ancient City (B)
Having breakfast and our explorations of the ancient civilization’s remains once ruled most of Southeast Asia will begin. Start with a visit to the Angkor Thom. En route, you will see the appearance of Angkor Wat. We see the ruins of Ta Prohm Temple, Royal Palace, Leper King Terrace, Baphoun, Elephant Terrace, Banteay Kdei, and Bayon Temple.
When the sunlight goes out, enjoy the glorious scenery of sunset while standing on the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 16: Explore Angkor wat & Banteay Srei (B)
Today, we will explore one of the Seven Wonders in the World – Angkor Wat. Taking steps inside the site to witness an impressive architecture as well as history. The Angkor Wat is 4 times larger than the Vatican city making it be the largest religious site in the world.
Our journey goes on, we head to the isolated temple of Banteay Srei – the Citadel of Women, located deep in the jungle. The temple is considered the Jewel of Khmer Art.
Later, back to the hotel and the rest of the day will be yours.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 17: Day Tour on Tonle Sap Lake – Kompong Phluk – Ox cart ride | Flight to Luang Prabang (B)
This morning, enjoy a half-day excursion to the Tonle Sap Lake. The excursion will take you through the stunning lake vistas and mangrove forests. The rest of the morning we spend on Kompong Phluk – the largest village on the lake exploring the daily life of the locals.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang.
As you arrive in, check into the hotel and the rest of the day will be yours.
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 18: Luang Prabang Day Tour (B)
Make our way to the Royal Palace Museum (closed on Tuesday) converging a range of interesting artifacts. Witness the oldest temple of Wat Sene and the impressive Wat Xiengthong with roofs sweeping low to the ground and displaying classical architecture of the Laotian. We also go to the stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.
After lunch, pay a visit to the Arts and Ethnology Centre to get an insight into many ethnic cultures in Laos before moving to the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. We then return to Wat Mai.
Our last spot, we climb to the Mountain Phousi to discovering the glided & sacred stupa and marvel at the scenery of the city and Mekong River.
Later, in the evening, head to the famous Night Market.
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 19: Boat Tour to Pak Ou Caves – Visit Khouang Si Waterfall (B – L)
Hop on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River. En route, stop at the Ban Xanghai village where you will see how Laos wine & whiskey are made and you also have an opportunity to try to make them. After that, head to the uncanny Pak Ou Caves. Lunch at the caves with a local dish named “Orlam’ soup with veggies and features a spicy wood. One the way back to the hotel, we come to the traditional weaving village of Ban Phanom, the beautiful Khouang Si Waterfall.
The rest of the day you enjoy at leisure.
Day 20: Rice Paddy Fields – Living Land Farm | Flight to Vientiane (B – L)
This morning, we will experience the process of making rice at a living land farm outside of Luang Prabang promoting professional organic farming close to village rice fields.
In the afternoon, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Vientiane City. The rest of the day will be yours.
Overnight at the hotel in Vientiane.
Day 21: Vientiane Day Tour (B)
Spend your full day to explore the highlights of Vientiane. We visit some historical attractions like the National Museum, temple Wat Sisaket – the oldest temple filled with Buddhist images. Also, we head to Wat Prakeo which is home to the well-known Emerald Buddha image. The two last sites we pay a visit today will be That Luang Stupa & Patuxay Monument.
The rest of the day will be yours.
Overnight at the hotel in Vientiane.
Day 22: Vientiane Departure (B)
Time to say goodbye to our Indochina tour. Enjoy the last moment with a delicious breakfast and relax.
You then transfer to the airport to take a flight back home. The trip ends, hope you had a happy vacation. If you are going to enjoy your next Asia travel packages, wish you will go with us.
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