Along the border of Indochina - 18 Days - IAD01

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR

• • Spend a night in a homestay and explore the traditional ways of life
  •  Enjoy a hand rowing boat trip amidst the beautiful waterscape of Tam Coc, also known as the Dry Halong Bay
  •  Cruise through enchanting Halong Bay and spend a night aboard an elegant junk
  •  Refresh your soul and calm your mind in tranquil Laos
  •  Visit the Angkor temples to savor their impressive architecture

PROGRAM

• Day 01: Hanoi arrival (B)
  Free time for shopping and collecting first impressions
• Day 02: Hanoi city tour (B,L)
  Explore the charming capital city of Vietnam - Enjoy the water puppet show at night
• Day 03: Hanoi - Mai Chau (B,L,D)
  Explore the picturesque valley of Mai Chau - Overnight in local house on stilts
• Day 04: Mai Chau - Tam Coc (B,L)
  Tam Coc Rowing boat trip through Tam Coc
• Day 05: Tam Coc - Halong Bay (B,L,D)
  Cruise in through splendid Ha Long bay - Overnight on board
• Day 06: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
  Drive back to Hanoi – En route visit Phu Lang pottery village
• Day 07: Hanoi - Flight Luang Prabang (B,L)
  Arrive in Luang Prabang the former capital of Laos
• Day 08: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (B,L)
  Boat trip to visit Pak Ou Caves - Stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, well known for its rice wine - Visit Ban Phanom weaving village on return trip
• Day 09: Luang Prabang - Khuangsi Waterfall - Luang Prabang (B,L)
  Visit the impressive Khouangsi Waterfall – Visit the ethnic villages of Ban Na Oune and Ban Tha Pane
• Day 10: Luang Prabang - Flight to Siem Reap (B,L)
  Visit Rolous group of temples
• Day 11: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat - Siem Reap (B,L)
  Visit the Great city of Angkor Thom and the marvellous temple of Angkor Wat
• Day 12: Siem Reap - Petit Circuit - Grand Circuit - Siem Reap (B,L)
  Visit the temples making up the Small Circuit and the Grand Circuit
• Day 13: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh (B,L)
  Drive to Siem Reap, passing Kompong Thom - Stop at the ancient capital of Chen La Sambor Prei Kuk and Kuha Nokor Temple
• Day 14: Phnom Penh - Chau Doc (B,L)
  Morning visit to the National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom - Take a speed boat to Chau Doc, Vietnam.
• Day 15: Chau Doc - Can Tho (B,L)
  Boat trip to visit fish farms and a floating house - Climb to the top of Sam Mountain to watch the sunset
• Day 16: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh (former named Saigon) (B,L)
  Explore Cai Rang floating market - Drop by Long Dinh- mat weaving village.
• Day 17: Saigon visit (B,L)
  Exploration of Saigon
• Day 18: Saigon departure (B)
  Free time till departure

Maps

HOTELS LIST

Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.

• Cities
  Hanoi
  Hotels
  Quoc Hoa hotel
  Star
   
  Night
  3
• Cities
  Mai Chau
  Hotels
  Homestay
  Star
   
  Night
  1
• Cities
  Ninh Binh
  Hotels
  Tam Coc Rice Fields Resort
  Star
   
  Night
  1
• Cities
  Halong Bay
  Hotels
  Swan Cruises
  Star
   
  Night
  1
• Cities
  Luang Prabang
  Hotels
  My Dream Resort
  Star
   
  Night
  3
• Cities
  Siem Reap
  Hotels
  Central Boutique Angkor hotel
  Star
   
  Night
  3
• Cities
  Phnompenh
  Hotels
  Cardamom
  Star
   
  Night
  1
• Cities
  Chau Doc
  Hotels
  Chau Pho
  Star
   
  Night
  1
• Cities
  Can Tho
  Hotels
  Iris hotel
  Star
   
  Night
  1
• Cities
  Ho Chi Minh City
  Hotels
  Cititel Central Saigon Hotel
  Star
   
  Night
  2

Tour price:

The price may change depending on tourist season and group size.
Contact our travel consultants to get the exact price of this tour for your group or simply click on tab “Customize this trip” to send us your further request.

Note: Please note that due to cost efficiency, we only organize tour for at least two people.

Services included (applied for this tour, subject to change)

• Hotels based on 2 persons/room including daily breakfast
• Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)
• Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportations
• Private English speaking local guides
• Boat trips as mentioned in the program, including Halong Bay junk with private cabin
• International flights: Hanoi - Luang Prabang - Siem Reap in economic class including airport taxes
• Speed boat: Phnom Penh - Chau Doc 
  • Entrance & sightseeing fees
  • Government taxes & service charges

Services excluded (applied for this tour, subject to change)

• Visas to Vietnam (multiple entry visa required), Laos and Cambodia
• Tips and personal expenses such as: laundry, telephone, drinks…
• Personal travel insurance
• Bank charges relating to the payment
• Other services that are not clearly mentioned in the "price includes" list.