Vietnam Cambodia Laos Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Take some time to relax and recover from your journey.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi

• Today after breakfast enjoy Hanoi city tour.
• Ba Dinh Square &, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (close on Monday & Friday)
• One Pillar Pagoda, It is an ancient Buddhist pagoda.
• Tran Quoc Pagoda the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, is located on a small island near the southeastern shore of Hanoi's West Lake.
• Quan Thanh temple, formerly known as Tran Vu Temple, is a Taoist temple in Hanoi.
• Van Mieu - Temple of Literature - The first Imperil school in Vietnam, built in 1070 during the dynasty of King Ly.
• Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple (Jade mountain Temple), But Tower (Pen - shaped tower), Dai Nghien (Ink Stand), the Red - painted wooden.
• The Huc bridge…. Have a cyclo (pedicab) trip around with 36 streets of Hanoi old quarter. Enjoy the special Vietnam traditional Water Puppet show.
• Overnight at Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay

After breakfast, depart for Halong bay. The wondrous Halong bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong bay. This exciting cruise will provide fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the cruise.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Sapa BY TRAIN

• Waking up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay. Take sampan to visit Luon Cave and come back to the boat. Having brunch before disembarking and van will pick you up at the pier. Then transfer back to Hanoi for overnight train to Sapa.
• Overnight on train

Day 5: Lao Cai – Sapa

• Upon arrival in Lao Cai station, pick up and transfer to Sapa town. Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way leading towards Sapa. Then transfer to Lao Chai, a Black H’mong ethnic minority village and walk to Ta Van village where the Giay ethnic minority hill tribe lives.
• Next walk on a hilly trail through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority village. On the way stop at a waterfall for a rest and to take in the beautiful surroundings and drive back to Sapa. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa Tour - Fansipan

• After breakfast depart to visit the Fansipan Mountain by cable car enjoy the breathtaking views from Cable car.
• Later visit the SAPA Glass bridge, the longest Glass Bridge in Indochina.
• Further return to hotel. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 7: Sapa – Lao Cai – Hanoi

• After breakfast drive to Ta Phin village, it's home to Red Dzao and black H'mong people where their original cultural existence until now and short trekking to Cat Cat village.
• Then transfer to Lao Cai for overnight train back to Hanoi.
• Overnight on train.

Day 8: Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An Ancient Town

• Morning pick up from Hanoi railway station and transfer to hotel for fresh up.
• After breakfast drop at Hanoi airport to board your flight for Da Nang.
• On arrival proceed to Hoi An ancient town, walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls.
• Later visit night market located by Thu Bon river, This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ba Na Hill – Da Nang

• Today after breakfast, transfer to Ba Na Hill, one of the most spectacular landscape of Da Nang City.
• You will take a cable car to the summit of mountain (at 1487m of sea level). Start visiting Ba Na Hill with many different attractions: Funicular, Debay ancient wine cellar & Le Jardin D’Amour, Linh Ung pagoda, Thich Ca Buddist statue, etc.
• Later walk to the summit of the mountain at the height 1487m the highest one of Ba Na Mountain, visit Bell Tower, Nghinh Phong tower and Golden Bridge, to take beautiful photos of the mountain and Da Nang city. Late afternoon, taking the cable car back to foothill. Transfer back to Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 10: Da Nang - HUE

• After breakfast visit Son Tra Peninsula and turn around the Peninsula to enjoy the panoramic view of Da Nang.
• Linh Ung Pagoda - The place with the highest 67m Buddha statue in Vietnam.
• Continue visit Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Dragon Bridge.
• Then, visit the Non Nuoc carvings-stone village. We will cross Hai Van Pass where you will have magnificent view of the East sea. Check-in hotel on arrival in Hue. Overnight at in Hue.

Day 11: Hue City Tour

• After breakfast, take morning boat trip (one way) on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda and then driving to Tu Duc & Khai Dinh Emperor's mausoleum.
• Then you will visit the Imperial Citadel, Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynasty Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace.
• Free for shopping in Dong Ba market. Overnight at Hue.

Day 12: Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh

• After breakfast drop at Da Nang airport to board your flight for Ho Chi Minh.
• Arrival pick up and take to Sai Gon city tour: Opera House, a three-story classical theatre built to entertain the French colonists (outdoor visit).
• The Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunningly massive red-brick edifice with twin spires, a clear reminder that French once ruled this city.
• War Remnants Museum, which primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War.
• Evening free for shopping at Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh

• After breakfast transfer to Tourist Boat Station in My Tho. Cruising on Tien River and seeing four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, Phoenix.
• Boat runs along fish farm for traveler to learn about local people how to feed fishes.
• Boat take you to Chua Canal belong to Ben Tre Province, take a Rowing Boat on small canal with beautiful scenery of countryside.
• Tan Thach Village to visit Coconut Candy workshop, come back to boat and return to My Tho. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Chau Doc

• After breakfast drive to Cu Chi tunnels, through urbanized areas and a lush southern Vietnamese countryside. This tunnel complex was dug in 1948 for the guerrillas to hide from French air and ground sweeps. visit the underground villages to better understand the tunnels’ history, life in the tunnels and the Vietnamese people’s resilience during combat.
• Then proceed to Chau Doc for overnight.

Day 15: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh

• After breakfast take the speed boat to Phnom Penh: Capital of Cambodia. Afternoon arrival at Phnom Penh. Pick up from boat in Phnom Penh port and transfer to your hotel.
• Afternoon, visit the Royal Palace. The Palace was opened in 1870 under King Norodom, and now contains the Royal Residence, the Throne Hall, the Silver Pagoda, and other buildings.
• Overnight at Phnom Penh.

Day 16: Phnom Penh

• After breakfast explore the National Museum’s collection of Khmer art, which displays over 5,000 objects including statues and other artifacts from Angkor Wat.
• Phnom Penh’s Psar Toul Tom Pong, known as the Russian Market, a great place to hunt for souvenirs, curios, and silks.
• Toul Sleng Prison Museum, Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek,Wat Unaloum Pagoda.
• Overnight at Phnom Penh.

Day 17: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap

• After breakfast drive to Siem Reap. Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu.
• Overnight at Siem Reap.

Day 18: Siem Reap - ANGKOR WAT TOUR

• Today after breakfast excursion to Angkor 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.
• 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.
• Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village. Overnight at Siem Reap.

Day 19: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake – Luang Prabang

• Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit Banteay Srei, Preah Dark village.
• Next visit floating village of Chong Khneas. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia, where you can find schools, restaurants, and hospitals and much more on the great lake of Tonle Sap.
• Further drop at Siem Reap airport to board on flight to Luang Prabang.
• On arrival pick up from airport, transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight at Luang Prabang.

Day 20: Luang Prabang - PAK OU CAVE

• After breakfast take cruise to Pak Ou Caves, On the way visit Wat Done Khoun Nelemith.
• Pak Ou Caves, these ancient shrines are filled with thousands of Buddha images and have long served as a pilgrimage for all, including the former Royal Family.
• Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts.
• Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief, which is one of the most beautiful temples in town.
• Late afternoon, we climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
• The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 21: Luang Prabang

• Today early morning join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets. This is the best chance to experience the flavor of local life. After breakfast at the hotel, visit Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park, whose mission is to create a research centre studying and publishing about Laos butterflies, host plants and preservation.
• Next walk to the nearby village of Ban Thapene, and explore the hidden waterfalls.
• On the way back to Luang Prabang, we will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, set serenely close to the Mekong, this beautiful, traditionally styled workshop, where weavers, spinners and batik makers produce top-quality fabrics, offers free tours every half-hour.
• Further back to hotel. Overnight at Luang Prabang.

Day 22: Departure

Breakfast at hotel and drop at Luang Prabang airport to board on flight to onward destination.