Vietnam Cambodia Laos Tour 15 days: Amazing Indochina

You will be warmly welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
 
Accommodation : At the hotel in Hanoi
Meals : N/A

Today, we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (Close on Monday, Friday & November), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. 
In the afternoon, visit the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, several of which we will see on our forthcoming trekking.
Then we take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
 
Accommodation : At the hotel in Hanoi
Meals : Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and then start a 3-hour driving through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to enjoy a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone this World Heritage Site. While being on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by swimming and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. Try the feeling of witnessing the sunset on boat is really great. Dinner served on board. The captain then will anchor for the night nearby a remote island. In the evening, there is the option for night fishing or just sit out on the deck and relax under the stars. Overnight on Junk
 
Accommodation : On Ha Long Boat
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Waking up surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the bay, we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. The cruise continues to move around the bay for us to discover more secluded areas, we then take kayaking and swimming in the stunning bay. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a backup vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbour before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to Hanoi Airport to take a flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue.
 
Note: 
- Due to operation or weather conditions, itineraries and food may change without prior notice.
- Itinerary in Halong Bay is difference between cruises
 
Accommodation : At the hotel in Hue
Meals : Breakfast, Brunch

We then set out for the exploration of Hue's famous highlights, including the picturesque Thien Mu, or Heavenly Lady Pagoda. One of the most poignant displays here is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists. Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu Duc. Transfer back to Hue center Hue for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Built in the 19th century by the Nguyen dynasty, the City was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945, do the walking and shopping in Dong Ba Market to enjoy the specialty of Hue city. Overnight at the hotel in Hue 
 
Accommodation : At the hotel in Hue
Meals : Breakfast

As we bid Hue farewell this morning we continue our south bound journey, this time in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Today's destination is the old trading town of Hoi An. Along the way though we will stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments. From here we head up to the Hai Van pass then continue on our way down the other side and into Da Nang, where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed East Beach, and the Marble Mountains. Arriving in Hoi An, we will visit the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen generations. The town is also famous for its shops in particular it's large number of tailors exploring and relaxing. Overnight at the hotel in Hoian

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

After breakfast, free time on your own till we transfer you to the airport to take a flight to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
 
Accommodation : At the hotel in Saigon
Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Mekong Delta - Vinh Long.
Mekong Travel boat will take you at the new boat station, downstream on Mekong River seeing many floating cages for farming fish. Stop to visit Vinhlong market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, vegetables...
Then, stop to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay.
Next visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Then, we’ll walk to visit the orchard & traditional house of Ut Trinh family. The optional lunch can be served at this local house.
Biking can be made for a leisure! It will be so amazing to do cycling on village paths to see the daily life of the rural people.
The cruise will go back Saigon city.
 
Accommodation : At the hotel in Saigon
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

After your breakfast, we visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Next, transfer to visit the incredible Cao Dai Great Temple. With architecture that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy, here all the major faiths of the world blend together in a unique religious cocktail.
Return to HCM city and transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap.
Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap
 
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Morning breakfast at hotel, visit the South Gate, the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Afternoon, continue to visit your temple tour to the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang , Banteay Kdei , Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation), and the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap

Accommodation: At the hotel in Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast

Morning proceed to the Banteay Srei temple (10th century) regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. Then visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of "anastylosis". Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue the temple tour to Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda and Ta Prohm, one of the area's most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap

Accommodation: At the hotel in Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast

Flight detail: TBA
Morning flight to Vientiane. On arrival you are met and transferred to the hotel. We start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. From there, we visit the Central Market call ‘Morning Market’ where you can find the antique items for collection, well handmade textile and gift away items.
Overnight in Vientiane
 
Accommodation: At the hotel in Vientiane
Meals: Breakfast

Flight Detail: QV101@11:20 -1205
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, meet your northern guide and transfer to your hotel. After a short rest, begin exploring the charming Old Quarter, renowned for its well-preserved French colonial architecture. Later, climb Mount Phousi to visit its sacred gilded stupa and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the ancient royal city, the Mekong River, and a spectacular sunset. In the evening, stroll through the vibrant Night Market, where local artisans and hill tribe communities showcase beautiful handmade textiles, crafts, and unique souvenirs from the surrounding region.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
 
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visounand the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a boat embarking upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
 
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Breakfast, we then visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. We continue visit the silver smith’s and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights before we catch a flight goodbye to this ancient city. End of Asia King Travel’s Services.
 
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N.A