20-DAY VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, AND LAOS ODYSSEY
Overview
With our action-packed Highlights Indochina tour, which includes the top sights in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, you can spend 20 days taking in the natural beauty, cultural charms, and warmth of the locals. The voyage begins in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and explores the historical sites there before heading south to Ho Chi Minh City and then crossing into Cambodia to explore Phnom Penh, the country’s capital, and the famous Angkor Wat complex. The cruise makes a pit stop in Laos, known for its many mystical locations, and shows visitors Luang Prabang, the country’s spiritual center.
Tour Highlights
Jump from Hanoi’s bustle, which maintains its vintage appeal, to Ho Chi Minh City’s distinctive nightlife.
Discover Angkor Wat, one of the world’s holiest sites located in Cambodia.
Explore Laos’s Botanical Garden to learn more about the natural beauties there.
Discover Luang Prabang’s charm and take part in activities in the area around the Nam Ou River.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Morning:
– Touch down at Hanoi’s airport
– Our tour guide will pick you up at the meeting location once you have listened to a briefing.
– Direct transfer to the hotel in Hanoi
– 14:00 hotel check-in time. If you want to check in earlier than check-in time, there will be an extra charge.
– Pass the time while waiting for lunch in leisure.
Notes: To locate our representatives, please be present at Pole No. 10 (Outside the Terminal Gate) or contact us directly, and we will quickly locate you.
Afternoon/Night
– Provide choices for watching cultural programming like:
+ Thang Long Water Puppet Show: A historical water performance that depicts village life in the north.
+ Half-day Hanoi culinary Class: Spend your first day in Hanoi learning more about Vietnamese cuisine by enrolling in culinary classes.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi Half-Day City Tour
Morning:
– Consume breakfast in the hotel.
– Depending on your preference, you can travel by vehicle or motorcycle. The client’s interest may also cause the route to vary.
Start the half-day city tour at 8:00:
+ Go to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam
+ One Pillar Pagoda, a famous pagoda in Vietnam
+ Ho Chi Minh’s humble house on stilts and mausoleum (sites are visible from the outside; closed on Mondays, Fridays, and from June through August)
+ Explore West Lake and stop by the Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s oldest pagodas, built in the sixth century.
– A hearty lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant
Afternoon:
– Return to the hotel by foot
– Enjoy your remaining free time today.
Evening:
– Take a break at the hotel in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise
Morning:
– Consume breakfast in the hotel.
– Transfer to Halong Bay, a world heritage site that is a natural beauty.
– Greeted by the crew of the boat upon arrival, followed by check-in
– Enjoy lunch while cruising.
Afternoon:
– Relax and enjoy yourself while on the trip.
– Participate in some on-board activities to explore the bay’s beauties, such as kayaking, cave exploration, and sea swimming, depending on each cruise’s daily schedule.
– Going back to the trash and unwinding
Evening:
– Have supper and spend the night on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on Cruise
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Da Nang
Morning:
– In Halong Bay, get up early to take Tai Chi lessons or just to take in the stunning sunrise over the bay.
– Consume breakfast while sailing.
– Take an early lunch and tour Halong’s most beautiful caves.
Afternoon:
– Return to the main deck, where the driver is waiting to take you to the airport so you may catch a flight to Da Nang.
Evening:
– Your tour guide gets you up and drives you to a Hoi An hotel where you can check in.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 5: Half-Day Hoi An Ancient Town
Morning/Afternoon
– 8:00: Take a walking tour of the ancient town of Hoi An.
– Stroll through historic neighborhoods, pass by a number of historic homes, observe how locals live their daily lives, and observe how the town’s historical features coexist with modernity.
– Make a pit stop at a few of the historic buildings in the historic district, such as the Japanese Covered Bridge or the Fujian Assembly Hall of Chinese
Evening:
– Pay a visit to a shop selling handicrafts, where the majority of the town’s famous mementos are produced, and purchase a few to take home.
– Spend free time getting presents and mementos.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An – Free Day
– Enjoy a day off in Hoi An
– There are various suggestions for things to do in Hoi An:
Learn more about My Son Holly Land Discover the mystic and holy splendor of Vietnam’s ancient culture in a half-day.
+ Farming in Cam Thanh Village: Gain first-hand knowledge of life in a Vietnamese farming community.
+ Hoi An Vespa Tour: Join a tour to visit the city while learning about the culture and way of life of the locals.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An – Da Nang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Morning/Afternoon
– Consume breakfast in the hotel.
– Take a day off and explore the city.
– Our driver will transport you to the airport in Da Nang so you can board a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
– Upon arrival, a transfer from the airport to the hotel is provided.
Evening:
– In your leisure time, chill, rest, or go exploring on your own in the vibrant city.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh Half-Day City Tour
Morning:
– 8:00: Take a half-day city tour of Ho Chi Minh City.
– While on the tour, stop at a number of notable locations in Ho Chi Minh City:
The city’s oldest museum, the War Remnants Museum, exhibits the grim, unvarnished reality about the Vietnam War.
+ A well-known historical landmark in Ho Chi Minh is The Reunification Palace.
+ Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral: the city’s most well-known landmark and the oldest cathedral.
Old Post Office: The oldest and most recognizable structure in this thriving city, the post office features a French colonial design.
+ A local market where you may practice haggling while purchasing trinkets
Note: Depending on availability, the Ho Chi Minh half-day city trip departs either in the morning or in the afternoon.
Afternoon:
– Learn about local customs and culture
– After the market, stroll back to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.
Evening:
– The remainder of the day is free.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Can Tho
Morning/Afternoon
– Consume breakfast in the hotel.
– 08:00: Visit the province of Can Tho to learn about the Mekong Delta.
– You are picked up by the tour leader for the trip to the Mekong Delta.
– While traveling to the Delta, explore the southern urban area.
– When you arrive in the Delta, take in the fresh air and the peacefulness of the countryside that hasn’t been affected by tourists.
– Board a boat to explore the Mekong waterways’ richness.
– Tour fish farms and orchards of rare fruits.
Evening:
– Return to Can Tho and spend the night there.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Day 10: Cai Rang Floating Market – Chau Doc
Morning:
– Consume a morning meal at the hotel.
– 08:00: Go to Can Tho’s floating market
– Travel by sampan and motorboat along the Mekong and the natural network of canals while sheltered by water coconut trees.
– Sample fruits in season at the orchard.
– Get to know the welcoming inhabitants and see the vibrant floating markets in the area.
Afternoon:
Get a road transfer to Chau Doc at 14:00.
Evening:
– Spend a single night in this peaceful village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc
Day 11: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
Morning/Afternoon
– Consume breakfast in the hotel.
– Proceed to the boat dock to board a speedboat for Phnom Penh.
– As soon as you arrive at the station, our tour guide takes you to the hotel to complete check-in.
Evening:
– Enjoy your free time.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 12: Half-day Phnom Penh City Tour – Siem Reap
Morning:
– Consume breakfast in the hotel.
– Around 8:00, the city tour will begin.
– Visit the majority of Phnom Penh’s must-see locations:
+ Phnom Penh’s city center is dominated by the beautiful Independence Monument.
+ The King of Cambodia is housed in the complex structure known as the Royal Palace compound.
+ The Emerald Buddha temple’s Silver Pagoda has a collection of precious Buddhist and historical artifacts.
The biggest museum in Cambodia is the National Museum.
+ Wat Phnom is the only hill in the city with religious landmarks.
– Indulge in a leisurely lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Afternoon:
– Proceed straight to the Mekong Bus station to get a bus to Siem Reap.
– A new guide is introduced and takes you up at Borei Seang Nam station in Siem Reap when you reach there.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 13: Angkor Wat Complex Full-day Tour
Morning:
– Take a day trip to the Angkor Wat complex.
– At 8:00, visit the Ta Prohm Temple in the bush, which is encircled by massive fig trees and thick creepers.
– Travel to Angkor Thom, the ancient capital, beginning at the South Gate with its massive statues symbolizing the churning of the ocean of milk.
– Discover the 54 towers of the Bayon Temple, which are each adorned with more than 200 smiling Avalokitesvara faces, as well as the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
– Indulge in a leisurely lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Afternoon:
– 13:30: Tour Angkor Wat, the most well-known temple in the Angkorian plain.
– Enjoy a beautiful sunset from Angkor Wat or another location.
Evening:
– Dine at a buffet restaurant and watch a performance of traditional Khmer dance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 14: Free Day in Siem Reap
Enjoy the day you have free in Siem Reap.
– Sign up for our free tour below:
+ Tonle Sap Lake Half Day: An opportunity to sail across Indochina’s largest lake, Tonle Sap.
+ Enjoy the zipline, an outdoor activity to cross the forest, during the Siem Reap Zipline Half Day.
+ Sunset by Quad Excursion: Take in the sunset and observe Cambodian culture
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 15: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang
The morning or afternoon
– Travel to the international airport in Siem Reap to board a flight to Luang Prabang.
– Our tour guide will meet you at the Luang Prabang airport and take you to the hotel to check in.
– Take advantage of the free time to explore this historic city on foot.
Evening:
– The local eatery will serve meals while performing a traditional dance and folk tunes.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 16: Luang Prabang – Pha Tad Ke
Morning:
– For the transfer to The Pha Tad Ke, our guide and driver pick us up at the hotel.
– At 9:00, the boat leaves Ban Wat That. A 15-minute boat journey will take you along the Mekong River.
– A brief introduction to the gardens will be given as soon as you arrive at Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden.
– Visit the former royal family’s hunting lodge in the Ginger Garden and the Ethno-botanic Garden to take in the stunning mountainous Mekong environment and learn how to create a bamboo stick animal.
– Take in the view of the rice fields from the Arboretum, Palm Garden, and Bamboo Garden.
– Visit the Mist House to learn about the significance of biodiversity preservation.
– Ask any questions you may have about all the gardens during an optional orchid talk at Pha Tad Ke Nursery.
– Before boarding the boat to return to Luang Prabang, try a mouthwatering Lao set meal.
Afternoon:
– Visit the majestic Wat Xiengthong, a fine example of traditional Lao architecture.
– Go to the Royal Palace Museum, where a variety of fascinating antiquities are shown.
– Climb Mount Phousi for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset.
Evening:
– Visit the well-known Night Market to see a stunning collection of handmade textiles created by locals and hill tribes in the area of Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 17: Luang Prabang – Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center – Kuang Si Waterafalls
Morning:
– Our guide and driver picked us up at the hotel at 6:30.
– Participate in the morning alms-giving ceremony, one of the most revered Laotian customs that dates back to the 14th century.
– Watch as more than 200 Buddhist monks parade down the street to collect the locals’ daily meals.
– Enjoy breakfast at the hotel after experiencing local culture by participating in morning market activities.
– Transfer to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center (TAEC), where the rich diversity of Lao ethnic cultures is thoroughly presented.
– Attend a 60-minute lecture on “Ethnic Diversity and Cultural Change in Laos” that provides background on the ethnic communities, history, and cultural practices of Laos, including livelihoods and crafts.
Afternoon:
– Visit the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls, the largest in the Luang Prabang region.
– Pay a visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which is home to a few dozen creatures rescued from poachers and wildlife traffickers.
– On the route back to Luang Prabang, make a stop at the Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park.
– Drop by the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center for a quick tour to learn more about Silk, weavers, and the women that work there.
You can swim in the pools at Kuang Si waterfalls, although the butterfly park is closed from April 15 through June 30 and from August 1 through September 14 and January 1 of each year.
Night:
– Leisure time in Luang Prabang for resting
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 18: Luang Prabang – Muang Soune Homestay
Morning:
– Consume breakfast in the hotel.
– At 08:30, our tour guide and driver picked us up from the hotel.
– Travel to Muang Soune, which is 5 km from the city’s center and situated along the Nam Ou River’s bank.
– Take a stroll through the village with your hosts to observe daily life there. The chief villager may answer any questions you have about the area’s history and living conditions.
– Eat lunch with the host family at their home.
Afternoon:
– Have the choice to participate in leisure activities or agricultural pursuits like planting and harvesting in rice fields.
– View traditional fishing methods, stroll through a farm and rice field, and take a dip in the Nam Ou River.
– Assist the host in making a dinner that showcases Lao cuisine.
– Participate in the Baci Ceremony, held by the community elders before dinner.
Night:
– Attend the host family’s storytelling during supper in the Lao language.
– Before heading to bed, stroll along the riverbank and take in the scenery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay at Muang Soune
Day 19: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou caves – Ban Chan
Morning:
– Enjoy the dawn over the Nam Ou River and the surrounding mountains.
– Consume breakfast in the hotel.
– Take part in a fishing excursion along the breathtaking Nam Ou River using old-fashioned fishing methods.
– Go on a boat cruise to explore the region.
– Return to the village and board the vehicle for Luang Prabang.
– Visit Ban Pak Ou and eat lunch at the eatery with a view of the Nam Ou River, Mekong, and Pak Ou caves.
Afternoon:
Visit the Pak Ou Caves, where hundreds of gold-lacquered Buddha statues of various sizes and shapes were left by pilgrims, between 13:30 and 15:00.
– Return to Luang Prabang by boat on the Mekong River.
– Drive by the serene village of Ban Chan, which is located on the other side of the Mekong River.
Night:
– Check into a hotel in Luang Pharbang and take the rest of the day to yourself.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Pharbang
Day 20: Luang Prabang Departure
Morning:
– Independent exploration of the settlement of Ban Chan
– Take a tour of the underground kilns where hundreds of jars are cooked at once.
– Take a taxi to the airport so you can catch your flight out of Laos.
– The excursion concludes at the airport
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Price & Inclusion
03 Jan 2023 – 03 Jan 2024
JOIN IN TOURPRIVATE TOUR
Economy (2*) $3141
US $2513 $3281
US $2625
Superior (3*) $3344
US $2675 $3495
US $2796
First Class (4*) $3849
US $3079 $4063
US $3250
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Booking Policy
Price Includes
19 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 4 Dinner
Car, Cruise, Motorcycle, Shuttle Bus
Hotel (17 nights), Overnight on Cruise (1 night), Homestay at Muang Soune (1 night)
Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotel.
All transport during tour on air – conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off)
All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
Meals as indicated in the program
Entrance fees as per itinerary
Speed boat ticket Chau Doc – Phnompenh
2 domestic flights Hanoi – Da nang; Danang – Ho Chi Minh (20kg luggage inclusion)
1 International flight Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (20kg luggage inclusion)
Price Excludes
Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the accommodation (if any)
International flights and taxes
Visa or Passport Fees
Travel Insurance
Tips, laundry and gratuities
Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by Customer
Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
For infant (
04 – 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
04 – 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
04 – 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
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