A perfect experience to three countries; Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos in one trip. Begin your fully arranged trip from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, known for rich culture and centuries old architecture. Explore the Halong Bay, famous for emerald water and thousands of towering limestone islands. Continue to Hue and Hoi An, the highlights of Vietnam before heading to Saigon.
From Saigon, fly to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, also known for once Khmer Empire & once French colonialists. Continue to Siem Reap & explore the Angkor Wat, one of the world's most famous heritage sites with largest religious monument in the world.
From Siem Reap, take a flight to Luang Prabang in Laos, which lies in the confluence of Mekong and Nam Khan. Explore Luang Prabang and visit the famous Pak Ou cave before returning home.
Day 01 Arrive Hanoi, transfer to hotel.
Welcome to Hanoi, we meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in.
Today is free at your leisure to rest or explore, discovering your own first impressions of Vietnam.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02 Hanoi - Ha Long -Boat
MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Leave for Ha Long Bay around 8:00 AM in a shared van. The drive takes about 4 hours) from Hanoi.
Arrive at the port around noon. You'll be greeted on board. Once she starts cruising, enjoy a fresh and local seafood lunch. Explore the magic Bai Tu Long Bay, stop for a swim and visit the mysterious cave. You'll also have an opportunity to relax at our secluded island-beach or explore by kayak.
Later back to the boat just in time to watch the beautiful sunset from the top deck before enjoying the bay’s freshest seafood.
Overnight on board.
Day 03 Explore Bai Tu Long bay, back to Hanoi
MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch
Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Bay’s landscape with towering limestone. You have breakfast at around 8:00 AM before our short rowboat by the locals of the bay.
Lunch on the boat as we slowly cruise back to boat pier.
Return to Hanoi, stopping for a water puppet show at a traditional Vietnamese village before arriving back to Hanoi around 5:30 PM.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 04 Day Free in Hanoi. Night train to Hue
MEAL: Breakfast
Today is your free day in the Hanoi capital with all of its fascinating historical charm. Spend your day relaxing or shopping. Some suggestions include waking up early (about 6:00 AM) and joining in the some exercising around Hoan Kiem Lake, or visiting the numerous markets, shopping, and trying all of the street side traditional foods. (Optional tours can also be a arranged)
At 6:00 PM, you will be picked up from your hotel for the night train to Hue. Boarding is at 7:30 PM. You are in a shared AC soft sleeper cabin.
Overnight in train.
Day 05 Hue heritage on boat & bike or walk to rural villages
MEAL: Breakfast
Arrive in Hue and breakfast. After breakfast, a guide will take you to Imperial city to learn all about the royal kingdom here in the past. You then embark for our beautiful boat ride along the Perfume River, with stop at Thien Mu Pagoda. Continue the boat journey downstream with pleasant viewing along the sides of the river and lunch onboard while sailing down the Perfume River.
Our afternoon start with biking to visit the flower village of Tien Non, it’s just lovely to be among different types of flowers, then cycle or walk a bit more to visit Thanh Tien paper flower making village, you can try to make one by yourself. After that, we visit village, where the locals make traditional folk painting, more ride through the beautiful and peaceful countryside of Hue before hitting the road back to your hotel for about 5:00 PM.
Biking Distance: 14 km with van support, If you are not interested in biking, you can just travel in car.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 06 Overland Hue - Hoi An.
MEAL: Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel around 8:30 AM, explore the Royal Tombs, choosing only to visit the best ones, as we have lots to do today. Visit Ming Mang and Khai Dinh Royal Tombs.
After the tour, drive to Hoi An (about 4 hours). There is fabulous sightseeing en route and we may stop at Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, Cham Museum, and the Marble Mountains depending on time.
Overnight Hoi An.
(Tip: This is a very good chance for you to get great tailor-made clothes at reasonable prices. Hoianis well known for its tailoring.)
Day 07 Fly Hoi An - Saigon
MEAL: Breakfast
At 8.00 AM, we meet at your hotel for transfer to visit My Son Sanctuary. It comprises many Champa temples, in a valley roughly, surrounded by the mountain ranges. It was the site of religious ceremony of kings under Champa dynasty.
We will then go to airport directly for flight to Saigon. Transfer from airport to hotel in Saigon city.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 08 Saigon city and Cu Chi tunnels
MEAL: Breakfast
After breakfast,leave hotel for Cu Chi, outdoor museum to learn about the infamous tunnel systems of the Viet Cong. Take this opportunity to get a unique understanding of the guerillas underground fighting strategies during the war Crawl through 50 to 100 meters of the 200 km tunnel system if you dare.
Afternoon we visit the city includes Binh Tay Market in Cho Lon; en route visit Thien Hau, a 150-year-old Chinese Temple; then visit a Lacquer-wares workshop as well as the Jade Emperor Pagoda. In the afternoon visit the War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 09 Fly Saigon to Phnom Penh
MEAL: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport and take a flight to Phnom Penh. Pick-up on arrival, followed by the tour of Phnom Penh. Viisit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Independence Monument and National Museum. Pass by the river front park and capture photographs of Watt Phnom, Watt Phnom Daun and Penh pagoda.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
(Note: Visa on arrival at Phnom Penh airport costs ~ 35 USD. Remember to bring your passport photo. The visa fee is subject to change)
Day 10 Phnom Penh - flight to Siem Reap, and tour of Angkor Wat
MEAL: Breakfast/Dinner
Breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Phnom Penh airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap, you will be met by your local guide. Transfer to your hotel, check in, then visit the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world's largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this is most famous temple at the Angkor complex.
In the evening at 6:30 PM welcome dinner and Apsara Dance show at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 11 Siem Reap - visit Angkor Archaeological (Angkor Thom, Bayon & Taprohm)
MEAL: Breakfast
This morning explore more in and around Angkor’s World Heritage and splendid temples. Visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom, Angkor Thom, South Gate, Bayon Temple, and Baphuon Temple. Also included today are visits to the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
We then continue on to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of the enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers.
Enjoy our complimentary an hour foot massage before returning to your hotel at around 6:30 PM.
Overnight at Siem Reap.
Day 12 Siem Reap - visit Bantey Srei, and fly to Luang Prabang
MEAL: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit Banteay Srei: a famous site. The special charm of this temple lies in its small stature, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of its decorative carvings.
Next is Banteay Samre’s rose-colored sandstone walls decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs. Continue to Artisan d’Angkor and a local silk farm. Tour of the classes and workshops to get a glimpse into the unique vocational training programs teaching young artists the techniques and styles of classic Cambodian artistry.
In the afternoon, take a flight from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will me met and transferred to hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 13 Explore Luang Prabang
MEAL: Breakfast
Morning at leisure. Meet your local guide in the afternoon for a city tour to visit the tranquil and charming town of Luang Prabang.
Visit the National Museum (closed Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, the impressive Stupa of Watt Visoun and the shrine of Watt Aham at Watt Mai. Next, we ascent up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa with a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong river. From there, we explore the night market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the local Hmong people.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 14 Tour of Luang Prabang and Pak Ou Cave
MEAL: Breakfast
Today we leave hotel at 8:00 AM and enjoy a short-guided tour with visits to the city’s oldest temples: Watt Sene and the magnificent Watt Xiengthong. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, offering us breathtaking views of the tranquil countryside. Our destination is the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. A set of two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims.
Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where local rice wine is produced. On the way back, we take a short drive to another small village, Ban Phanom, which has become famous for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 15 Luang Prabang - U.S. or an extension
MEAL: Breakfast
At an appointed time, transfer to airport and fly back home or extent your trip to Thailand, Myanmar or other parts in Asia.
| Land Cost: US$ Upon Request |
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation with breakfast.
- Meals as listed.
- Boat/Junk, Kayak, Fishing rod.
- Sightseeing tour with entrance fees.
- Transportation as per the itinerary.
- Show tickets as per the itinerary
- Internal trains.
- Internal Flight Hoi An-Saigon.
- Internal Flight Phnom Penh-Siem Reap
- All applicable taxes
| 3 star hotels | |
| 4 star hotel |
- Air U.S. - Hanoi/Luang Prabang-U.S.
- Visa & Travel Insurance.
- Meals which are not listed.
- Laundry, Soda, Telephone, tips
- Services which are not specified above.
- Are the trip and price guaranteed?
The trip is guaranteed even with the sign-up of the minimum of two people. The price shown with departure date is also guaranteed once you send us a trip application form with a deposit of $350.00. Otherwise, it may change until we receive the trip applications form. - What is internal air?
There are flights involved in the trip. Internal Air is the flights between one city/place to another during the trip. Since the airfares keep changing, we do not include this in the land cost. - Can you arrange my flights from/to U.S.?
Yes, we can arrange your flights from/to U.S. We can match the online airfare, if not lower one. You just need to email us your full name as appears on the passport and departure city in U.S. We will then send you a quote for the flight. - How soon do I book the trip?
The sooner you book, the better it is, because getting lower airfare from U.S. is higher when you book well in advance. Also, it is hard to get seats on some of the internal flight if it is closer to departure date. You can usually make the international flight reservation nine months prior to your departure date. - Do I need visa, permit & entrance fees?
Yes, you need a visa for Vietnam which you can get online. You get the visa for Cambodia & Laos upon arrival. All the other permits and entrance fees are included in the trip. - What about the weather?
The best time to take this trip is in winter. The weather generally stays nice and not hot, and the chance of rain is very low during the period. - When do I need to pay?
At the time of booking, you need to send us $ 350.00 deposit with a trip application form. $ 1000 is due 3 months prior to departure, and balance is due 2 months prior to departure. For the internal flight, you may need to pay about 5-6 months as we need to issue the tickets to secure the flight seats. - How big are the groups?
Our groups are usually small, so you get the personalized services from local guides. There must be minimum of 2 people to run the trip and the maximum is 10 people in the group. - How difficult is the trip?
This is an easy trip. However, you have to be physically fit to do the tour. You will be spending from around 8 AM to 4 PM touring around, going from one place to another taking drive and enjoying the nature and world-famous monuments/heritage sites, and experiencing the local culture and way of life in the region. - Do I need travel insurance & where I purchase it?
We strongly recommend you to purchase the travel insurance which protects you, in case if you had to cancel the trip or other reasons like flight delay, flight cancellation, and medical evacuation. Once you book the trip, we can send you a Travel Insurance Quote. You can either buy through the link we send you or from your choice of other insurance companies. - What about accommodations, meals & upgrade?
You will be staying in nice, comfortable accommodation with attached bath. Your breakfast is always included. Lunch and dinner are not included. A decent meal will cost you about $ 6-10 in tourist class restaurant. If you like to upgrade it to higher end hotels, that is also possible with additional price. - What about guide, drivers and travel during the period?
We provide experienced driver and English speaking local guides during the tour. You will be traveling in comfortable private Car or van or mini bus with driver/guide depending on the number of people in the group. - Can I extend my trip?
Yes, you can extend your trip to Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan or destinations in Asia. You may like to inform this at the time of booking the trip, should you book the international flight with us. We would be happy to arrange your extension as well. - Can we make this as a private trip on our own date?
Yes, we can arrange this trip as a private trip on your own date. However, the price will be higher. - What if I have more questions?
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