Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi - Hoi An - Hue - Saigon - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Luang Prabang - Vientiane
The Best Indochina Classic 22 Days tour brings you to enjoy the tour in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, you will be absorbed in the vastly distinct landscapes and culture of the three amazing countries in Southeast Asia. At first, you will explore historic temples, taste delicious street food, and experience the local culture in Hanoi Capital city. Hiking in Breathtaking Sapa valley. Hop aboard a cruise ship in Halong Bay - the New 7 Natural Wonder of the World and sail through emerald waters surrounded by thousands of towering limestone islands, explore caves, go kayaking, and savor delicious meals. Mystic My Son Holy Land and Hoian Aincient city. Discover the Hidden Beauties of Hue Imperial City. Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground world used during the Vietnam War. Then, explore the vibrant streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), filled with iconic landmarks, markets, and delicious food. Explore Hoi An Ancient Town! It's a special place in Vietnam with old buildings and lots of history. Discover the wonders of Ancient Capital Hue! Uncover the history, culture, and beauty of this historic city in Vietnam. Visit Angkor ancient temples, hidden secrets, and the fascinating history of Cambodia's past. You will discover the mystic cultural beauties of Laos ancient capital – Luang Prabang and beautiful Kuangsi waterfall and finally, appreciate the highlights Vientiane – Laos Capital City.
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi!
Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival, your local tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. Then, the guide will escort you to the hotel and help you check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour - Train to Lao Cai - Meals: B
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, start the tour to beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake. This Pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism that visitors can learn more about. Then, head to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, where he lived from 1958 to 1969. The next destination is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave the pagoda for the Temple of Literature, which is the first university of Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you need to choose one of the city’s museums (History Museum or Ethnology Museum) to visit. After that, drive back to admire Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple before taking cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore in Hanoi.
In the evening, board the overnight train to Lao Cai to discover the mountain tribes in northern Vietnam.
Overnight on the train.
Day 3: Arrive in Lao Cai, Sapa - Meals: B
Arrive in Lao Cai railway station in the early morning around 6:30 am. Your guide will pick you up from the train and then escort you to your hotel in the highland town Sapa. You can have a good rest at the hotel.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a relaxing walking tour through the beautiful rice terrace fields, and visit Lao Chai - Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai villages to discover beautiful daily life of the local ethnic minorities people like Black H'mong, Dzay and Red Dao.
Overnight in Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa - Bac Ha Market and Train Back to Hanoi - Meals: B
After breakfast, depart for the highland town of Bac Ha Market where you can wander through the district market, considered one of the most colorful ethnic markets in the Northwest. After lunch, drive back to Lao Cai. Have a short visit Lao Cai - Ha Kou Chinese Border. Take a short rest at Lao Cai station. Finally, you will take a night train at 21:40 to Hanoi.
Overnight on train.
Day 5: Arrive in Hanoi and drive to Halong Bay - Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast, travel to Halong Bay, one of the Wonders of the Orient (3 hr. drive). Your cruise across Halong Bay starts around noon on Tuan Chau Island at the doorstep of Vietnam's most fascinating wonder. As the boat sets sails, you will be greeted by the Paradise Crew and Cruise Manager who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard. During the afternoon, discover some of the treasures spread across the Bay of the Descending Dragon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage of the leisure of the Spa, Beauty & Massage services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you can attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. One of the highlights of your stay on board is the innovative and varied cuisine offered at Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.
Overnight in Halong Bay Cruise.
Day 6: Halong - Return to Hanoi and Flight to Hoi An - Meals: B
Wake up to Tai Chi exercises on the sun deck and continue cruising the bays. The breakfast buffet will be served in the restaurant, followed by a visit to the limestone grotto. Disembark in Halong City around noon and transfer back to Hanoi. In the afternoon, you will be transfered to the airport for your onward flight to Danang, upon arrival , you will be escorted to Hoi An for hotel check in.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: My Son Holy Land and Hoi An Ancient Town - Meals: B
In the morning, travel to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views, lies the 4th century My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden for living or development. The ruins lie in a beautiful mountainous landscape. Enter the temples to hear all about the history and stories of the Cham people and this holy site.
In the afternoon, continue on to the Ancient Capital of Hoi An, which features the 16th-century port town in its preserved state. The town is a perfect mixture of ancient architecture, houses, and temples as well as modern western restaurants and cafes. The historic sites you will visit are the Japanese Bridge, a renowned Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese merchants' houses. Later, take a boat trip along the Hoai River to Thanh Ha Pottery Village and see how local people work on their crafts. In the evening, the town became so romantic when the lights come on and you see colorful lanterns everywhere especially the flower lanterns floating on the river.
Day 8: Hoi An - Free and Easy - Meals: B
Today, you'll have a day at leisure to enjoy Hoi An Beach, you can relax in the sunshine and sunbathe on the beach.
Day 9: Hoian - Transfer to Hue - Meals: B,D
Enjoy some relaxing time in the morning until transfer to Hue in the afternoon. Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam, it is well known for its historic monuments which have earned it a place in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. In the evening, you can enjoy a royal dinner in a royal residence with a descendant of the imperial family, it is an excellent opportunity for you to experience the imperial life in ancient time.
Overight in Hue.
Day 10: Hue City Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume river - Meals: B
Today's tour starts with a visit to the Perfume River, renowned for its natural scenery and numerous flowers which envelop its shores. Along the river, you'll view Vietnamese daily life up close. Take a boat ride along the river to the Tomb of Minh Mang, featuring gardens, many steps, and beautiful decorations. Move on to visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, a more modern ornately decorated tomb. After lunch, you are able to explore the Imperial City of Hue - with an area of 520 ha, a system of three circles of ramparts, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Imperial City) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Purple City), Hue Citadel is the result of the intermingling of many architectural trends: European and Asian, as well as ancient and modern. After that, visit Dong Ba market for shopping.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 11: Hue - Flight to Saigon - Meals: B
Enjoy the morning free on your own to be relax. In the afternoon, fly to Saigon in the afternnon. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up from airport and escort you to hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 12: Cu Chi Tunnel - Saigon Day Tour and Flight to Phnom Penh - Meals: B
Today, you will be escorted to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You'll have an opportunity to see the various weapons used in the war on display. Then learn about the innovative ways the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war. The impressive underground system they built remains to tell the story of the Vietnam War.
In the afternoon, see the highlights of Saigon and learn the history of these iconic landmarks. Start by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. Constructed by French colonists during their settlement, discover its significance as the largest Cathedral in Southeast Asia. Across the road is the Old Saigon Post Office, a neoclassical architectural building considered one of the main attractions in the city. Visit the Reunification Palace, home of South Vietnam’s President during the war. The next stop is Cholon, the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh. Explore the thickly settled district rife with tea-houses and pagodas, and the famous Binh Tay Market. Finish today's journey with a visit to the Emperor Jade Pagoda. Also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Saigon's finest. After the tour, you will be driven back to airport for onward flight to Phnom Penh.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 13: Phnom Penh City Tour - Meals: B
Start the day with a Tuk-tuk ride to visit the Silver Pagoda which is decorated with about 5000 silver tiles on the floor and the Royal Palace where the Khmer royal family lives. After that, tour the National Museum where you can see a large collection of Khmer history, arts and architecture.
In the afternoon, head straight to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to delve into the sad past of Khmer people. Accompanied by the knowledgeable guide, you will see the exhibitions in the museum and then pay a visit to Choueng Ek Memorial, a pagoda constructed out of over 8000 human skulls excavated from the Killing Fields.
Day 14: Phnom Penh - Flight to Siem Reap - Meals: B
Today, you will take the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at airport and escort to hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 15: Angkor Thom Ancient Capital Day Tour - Meals: B
After breakfast, begin your explorations of the remains of an ancient civilization that once ruled much of Southeast Asia. Today, visit the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom. First on the agenda is Ta Prohm. Worn by time, rain, and overpowered by the jungle, this immaculate structure is hidden under a canopy will leave you feeling as if you’d stepped into an adventure movie set. Then, visit Banteay Kdei ("Citadel of Chambers”). Continue on to the Victory Gate, the Terrace of the Leper King, the Royal Palace, and Baphuon and Bayon. Bayon sets itself apart with its almost 200 smiling faces, sure to make you feel welcomed on your second day to the Kingdom of Wonders. With its winding tunnels, chambers, and daring climbs, Bayon offers many picturesque moments to keep your camera busy.
In the late afternoon, you may enjoy an amazing sunset view from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup.
Day 16: Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei - Meals: B
Today, you will visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Angkor Wat. Entering Angkor Wat and to view its amazing architecture and history. Angkor Wat possesses some of the longest and most intricate stone carvings. This complex is four times the size of the Vatican City making it the largest religious site in the world. You are able to spend the morning exploring through the many chambers that once housed many treasures of the ancient world.
In the afternoon, continue on to the remote temple of Banteay Srei: set deep in the jungle. The Citadel of Women, Banteay Srei was carved from red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to elaborate decorative wall carvings, which are well preserved to this day. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale in comparison to the other colossal temples around Siem Reap, unusually so when measured by the standards of Angkorian construction. This temple is considered the jewel of Khmer art.
Day 17: Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Phluk and Flight to Luang Prabang - Meals: B
In the morning, a half day excursion to the biggest Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake - Tonle Sap Lake. You’ll take a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake views and mangrove forests. Spend rest of the morning at Kompong Phluk, the largest village on the lake, to discover the fascinating daily lifestyle of the local people who live on the water. Take a short rest until transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check in.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 18: Luang Prabang City Tour - Meals: B
Your full day city tour begins after breakfast, you will visit the Royal Palace Museum (closed on Tuesday), which hosts a range of interesting artifacts; See the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground and representing classical Laotian architecture; Visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham. In the afternoon, head to visit the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures before heading out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. Later, return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai. Finally climb to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and a sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. At night, you will visit the famous Night Market, where you'll find handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe peoples living in the surroundings.
Day 19: Boat Trip to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfall - Meals: B
Your memorable trip will start from partaking in an alms ritual in the morning, you will accept the blessing by monks who you give the alms. Have breakfast in the hotel and then, visit the Royal Palace Museum to learn some history of Laos. Continue to you will embark on a private boat for a 2 hours boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. During the boat trip, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Mekong River and see the daily fishing life of local people in the riverside. Then, go to visit the Pak Ou Cave which locates by the Mekong River. Here, you will discover a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues in the cave. After that, you can have an excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls, where you will enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, have fun in waterfalls and relax.
Day 20: Luang Prabang - Flight to Vientiane - Meals: B
After breakfast, the guide will escort you to the airport for your next destination - Vientiane, Laos. Upon arrival in Vientiane, your private local guide will welcome you in the airport then escort you to your hotel to check in. Rest of the day at your leisure to relax and explore the city.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 21: Vientiane City Tour - Meals: B
Today, your guide will take you to visit the highlights of Vientiane. You will firstly get to know some more history of Laos by visiting the National Museum. Then, go to visit Wat Si Saket which is the oldest surviving temple with thousands of Buddhist images. This tour will also take you to visit the symbolic site That Luang Stupa and Patuxay Monument. In the afternoon, head to visit Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, and enjoy a stroll around the park. This unusual park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. Afterward, you will start to drive back to Vientiane.
Day 22: Vientiane - Departure - Meals: B
Today, the guide will transfer you to the airport. End of Services. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!
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