Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - Vientiane.
Arrive Vientiane airport and transfer to the city for sightseeing: stop at Patouxay (the Victory Gate), then Vat Si Muang with its flowers stalls. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue visit the Luang Stupa, 45m. high and the most revered shrine in Laos.
- Overnight in Vientiane. Includes: (L).
Day 2: Vientiane - Luang Prabang.
- Visit the fresh and colorful market of Thong Khan Kham, then proceed to Vat Sisaket, the oldest temple in Vientiane, built in 1818 and Ho Phra Keo the former royal temple. Free time at Talat Sao, the central market. Lunch (at own account).
- Afternoon visit the weaving village of Ban Nong Boa Thong. Transfer back to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang.
- 16.30 Depart Vientiane by QV 103 for Luang Prabang
- 17.00 Upon arrival Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3: Luang Prabang.
- 08.00 Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple, then take the traditional boat trip upstream on the Mekong River to visit the famous caves of Pak-Ou, located at the side of the steep cliff on the bank of the Mekong River housing hundreds of Buddha statues. Lunch at Pha An Restaurant.
- On the way back by boat visit Ban Xiang Khong, the hand made paper village.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Ha Noi.
- 08.00 Visit morning market, the National museum (the former king’s palace), Vat Mai with its beautiful five-tiered roof and veranda, climb up the Phousi Hill overlooking the city and surroundings. Lunch at local restaurant. Arrive at Hanoi and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Welcome on board.
- Leave Hanoi by private car/van at 8:30am arriving at the jetty around 12:30pm. Welcome on board of Halong Ginger and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth.
- After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with Halong Ginger golden sails, go swimming on a quite beach or sunbathing on the sun deck.
- Later afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village with opportunity to interact with fisher men who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. At sunset time, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board Halong Ginger, enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later unwind at Ginger restaurant. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 6: Halong Bay discovery - Ha Noi.
- Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay.
- After breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Car is awaiting for you there and transfer you to the Noi Bai airport for flight to Danang.
- Arrive in Danang, then proceed to Hoi An.
- Transfer to the Hoi An Hotel or similar for check-in. Dinner and accommodation at the Hoi An Hotel or similar.
- Overnight in Hoi An. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 7: Hoi An - Danang – Hoi An.
- Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Danang, transfer to visit Cham Museum; Marble Mountain and China Beach.
- Back to Hoi An. Lunch at White Lanterns restaurant. Discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences.
- Visit the Phuc Kien hall, Japanese covered bridge, Tan Ky old house and the workshop of traditional occupation of Hoi An ancient town. Dinner at Riverside Garden restaurant. Accommodation at the Hoi An Hotel or similar. Overnight in Hoi An. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 8: Hoi An - Danang - Hue.
- Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Hue across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea.
- Arrival on Hue, the royal city of Vietnam’s last ruling dynasty and transfer to the Saigon Morin Hotel or similar. Then visit Tu Duc tomb. Lunch at Club Garden restaurant.
- Boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Transfer back to visit Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market. Dinner and accommodation at the Saigon Morin Hotel.
- Overnight in Hue. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 9: Hue - Ho Chi Minh.
- Breakfast at hotel. Transfer from Phubai airport.
- Depart Hue by VN251 for Ho Chi Minh. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the Equatorial Hotel or similar. Lunch at Vietnam House restaurant.
- City tour: visit China town, Thien Hau Pagoda, History Museum with water puppet show (if time permit) and former Presidential Palace. Make photo stops at the famous tourist sites such as Notre Dame Church, and Central Post Office. Cyclo ride from Equatorial Hotel to Rex Hotel for dinner. Accommodation at the Equatorial Hotel or similar.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi – Tay Ninh.
- Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Tay Ninh church, center of the Cao-Daism religion, which combines Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism. Lunch en route. Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the Vietnam war.
Drive back to Saigon. Dinner and overnight at the Equatorial Hotel or similar. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh city - Siem Reap.
- Breakfast at hotel. Time at leisure for own activities before transfer to the airport. Depart Ho Chi Minh by VN 827 for Siem Reap. Arrive Siem Reap and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
- Lunch at local restaurant. Visit of Angkor Wat and sunset at the temple. Dinner at hotel. Accommodation at Borei Angkor hotel or similar.
- Overnight in Siem Reap. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 12: Siem Reap.
- Siem Reap Breakfast at hotel. Visit of Banteay Srey and Bantey Samre temples. Lunch at local restaurant.
- Start the visit of South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Bayon and Baksei Chamkrong, the Elephant terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Dinner at local restaurant with Apsara Dance Show.
- Accommodation at Borei Angkor hotel or similar.
- Overnight in Siem Reap. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 13: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh.
- Breakfast at hotel. Visit Floating Village and take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap. Lunch at hotel.
- Visit of Ta Prohm, Prah Khan and Neak Pean temple. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for flight to Phnom Penh.
- Depart Siem Reap by flight to Phnom Penh. Arrive Phnom Penh and transfer to hotel for check-in. Dinner and accommodation at Juliana hotel or similar.
- Overnight in Phnom Penh. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 14: Phnom Penh - Departure.
Breakfast at hotel. Phnom Penh City tour : Visit National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace and Wat Phnom. Lunch at hotel. Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for departure flight to the another destination. Includes: (B), (L).
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Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 3 star hotels,
- International and domestic flights,
- Meals indicated,
- Tour guide,
- Entrance fees and transportation.
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