Beautiful Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in 17D16N

• With guide and driver 

Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, you will be greeted by a guide and driver. Transfer to Luang Prabang for check-in.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Note: Check-in time: 14:00 

• With guide and driver 

Breakfast at a hotel. Start your day with a visit to the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre 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. We enjoy a tour of the city's oldest temple, Wat Sene, and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong where you can see the impressive “tree of life” mosaic set in colored glass. We’ll visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun. 

In the afternoon we will travel by boat up the tea-colored waters of the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves. The caves are home to hundreds of statues of Buddha, big and small, that have been left by devotees. You’ll be amazed to see how many are crammed in! Along the way, you will stop at a riverside Ban Xang Khong and Xieng Lek villages to see the famous weavers working on ancient looms before returning to town. 

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

• With guide and driver 

An early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning alms giving ritual to saffron-clad monks. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving this procession and we continue to explore the morning market to have a sightseeing sale of foods on display. Transfer back to the hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages, and also visit the Human Chan, which is a Luang Prabang Heritage style house so you can experience Luang Prabang daily lives from this central traditional house.

In the early afternoon, we depart for a 1 - hour drive south to one of Luang Prabang’s most picturesque sights, the Kuang Si waterfall. Once at the waterfalls, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Kuang Si waterfalls and pass by the Asian Bear Rescue Center. For the more adventurous, continue to the top of the main waterfall. Swimming in the refreshing waters is possible, although between November and January the water temperature is very cool. 

Back to the city, we climb up to Phousi Mountain, which offers a panoramic view of the city and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

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

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

• With driver, without guide 

Breakfast at a hotel. Our driver will pick you up from Luang Prabang airport to Hanoi airport. 

Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be greeted by a driver. Transfer to Hanoi hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Hanoi. 

Note: Check-in time: 14:00 

• With guide and driver 

After breakfast, we go through to admire Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside) which is the solemn and revered memorial President Ho Chi Minh, the founding father of modern Vietnam, is preserved and displayed for public homage.

Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, a historic and culturally significant site, being Vietnam's first university and dedicated to Confucius.

Discover the charm of Hanoi's Old Quarter as you wander through its bustling streets, lined with colonial architecture, traditional markets, and vibrant street food vendors.

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this ancient city, visiting iconic landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake along the way.

You will have a chance to try special Egg coffee at the train street in Hanoi – look at the train go through your eyes.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Why visit these attractions:

1. Hanoi old quarter is the center of Hanoi city that can provide visitors an overview about Hanoi local life and this area contains the most of famous dishes in Hanoi
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a revered site where the Vietnamese people express their respect for President Ho Chi Minh, serving as an emblem of the nation's pride

• With guide and driver 

After breakfast, depart for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.

After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).

You will get on a bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Why visit these attractions:

1. Hoa Lu: Vietnam Ancient Capital, rich of culture and very famous
2. Tam Coc, nestled amidst enchanting limestone formations, is a picturesque destination that has earned Ninh Binh the moniker of "Halong Bay on Land.

• With driver, no guide 

After breakfast, leave Hanoi to drive to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes around four hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in harbor, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.

After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on a boat.

Overnight onboard. 

Why visit these attractions: 

Halong Bay, a place of majestic beauty, has earned the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage designation on two separate occasions

• With driver, no guide 

Enjoy a miraculous sunrise over the islets of the Bay. The boat will take us to go about marvelous areas. Then it’s back to the boat and cruise to Halong Port arriving around noon.
Back to Noi Bai airport to catch a flight to Hue. 

Upon arrival Hue, our driver picks up you and brings you to the hotel. Overnight in Hue.

• With guide and driver

After breakfast, start the tour by visiting the Imperial City - Đại Nội, which was the royal residence of the Nguyễn Dynasty. Explore the various sections of the Imperial City, including the Forbidden Purple City, the Royal Theater, the Royal Library, and the Halls of the Mandarins. 

Then, visit Khai Dinh Tomb of Hue, the last architectural work of the Nguyen Dynasty, is one of the most beautiful and unique tombs in the system of tombs in Hue, impressing many different foreign architectural schools.

Visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, located on the banks of the Perfume River. Explore the pagoda's beautiful architecture and learn about its significance as one of the oldest religious sites in Hue. 

Return to Hue and explore the bustling Dong Ba Market, where you can browse through a variety of local goods and souvenirs. Enjoy the traditional court music of Hue.

Overnight in Hue.

• With guide and driver

After breakfast at the hotel and departing to Da Nang via the charming Hai Van Pass road, which offers a magnificent panorama of the city. There is also a stop at the top of the gorge for a beautiful view of Lang Co beach, one of the most beautiful peninsulas in Vietnam.

Then you will start visiting the ancient city of Hoi An, walking through small and narrow streets lined with beautiful old houses, testimonies of a flourishing period of foreign trade in the country. With its architectural and historical values, Hoi An, formerly known as "Faifo", was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. During this tour, you will visit the most beautiful remains of Hoi An, such as the Japanese bridge, the Chinese temple, an old house, as well as the handicraft district...

Overnight in Hoi An.

• Without guide and driver

Breakfast at a hotel. You will have free time to explore and relax in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

• With guide and driver

After breakfast, free leisure in Danang and then depart for the airport to catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh – the most vibrant city of Vietnam. 

We visit The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design, hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space; continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. Free to enjoy nightlife here.

• With guide and driver

After breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Ben Tre to discover the Mekong Delta, formed by the nine branches of the feeder river. Upon arrival in Ben Tre, you'll board a local boat. This private boat takes you to the river to discover the daily activities of the locals. 

You will cross the canal and visit the artisanal coconut making workshop: you will see how people use all parts of the coconut and taste these sweets with honey tea while listening to the traditional song "Don ca tai tu" – intangible cultural heritage of the world. 

Navigation will continue on the Cai Son River. You disembark in the village of Nhon Thanh, where local families specialized in making boat mats. You will be invited to taste fresh tropical fruits. You will continue by bike or tuk tuk "motorized vehicle" through the coconut fields and vegetable gardens and orchards. 

Next, you will take a pleasant ten-minute paddle boat ride in a coconut orchard that will take you through unspoiled and romantic landscapes.

Disembark and depart for Can Tho crossing vast landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Arrive at Can Tho in the late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho. 

• With guide and driver in Ho Chi Minh

After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a private boat on the Mekong River to participate in the original Cai Rang floating market. It is one of the most typical markets in the southern regions of Vietnam.

You will sail by local boats, rowing boats and other small fishing boats that carry a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables. This image makes the market more lively and friendly.

You will leave the market and continue the boat trip to the tropical fruit orchards. You have the opportunity to taste the fresh fruits. Next, you visit rice noodle making (Hu Tieu) – a much-loved specialty at the Cai Rang floating market.

Then, depart to Ho Chi Minh airport to catch the flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, our driver will pick you up to the hotel. 

Overnight in Siem Reap. 

• With guide and driver

After having breakfast at the hotel, the whole day will be dedicated to discovering the impressive monuments of the Angkor Wat site, you will first visit the Angkor Thom Temple which consists of: the South Gate, the Bayon, the Baphoun, the Elephant Terrace, the Phimeanakas, the former Royal Palace and the Leper King Terrace built by King Jayavarman VII of the Khmer Empire, in the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries.

In the afternoon, you will visit the largest and most beautiful temple of the monumental complex of Angkor Wat built by Suryavarman II in the early twelfth century which was the city of monasteries, the spiritual heart and representing the identity of the Khmer people.

Then, you will visit Ta Prohm, famous for the massive trees and roots that have grown through and around the temple structures, creating a dramatic fusion of nature and architecture. 

Then, you will Phnom Bakheng Mountain at Angkor, Cambodia, is a Hindu and Buddhist temple in the form of a temple mountain. 

Overnight in Siem Reap. 

• With guide and driver

(FYI: April – July, water level is super low in the lake)

At morning or noon, you’ll pick up and heading to Kampong Phluk or Chhong Khneas Boat Docks, located about 15 kilometres at South of Siem Reap town. 

Arrive the port, then embark on a traditional wooden boat and start cruising on the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body, one of the largest fresh-water in South Asia and its home to one of the World’s most diverse ecosystems.

The experience on boat is wonderful as you’ll pass by floating village, shops, schools, restaurants, Post office, mostly seeing friendly children in their small boats going to or return from school and fishermen doing their daily life. You also have chance to view romantic sunrise or sunset if you come early in morning or late afternoon. 

Drop off at hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap. 

• With driver, no guide 

Free leisure until time departs for the airport to take flight home.

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