Inside Indochina Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia

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Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
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21 Days/ 20 Nights - Tour
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Why you'll love this trip

See the best that Indochina has to offer. Explore the unique Buddhist temples of Laos , marvel at the wonders of Vietnam, like Halong Bay, Saigon, and the Mekong Delta, and venture lastly to the ancient kingdom of Cambodia, to see the colossal Angkor Wat.

Brief Itinerary

Day Highlights Overnight
1 Vientiane Vientiane
2 Vientiane city tour Vientiane
3 Visit Thalat Market of hill tribe traders, the 1000 year old archaeological site of Van Xang Vang Vieng
4 Tham Jang Cave, Ban Huai Ngai Village Luang Prabang
5 Temples of Luang Prabang Luang Prabang
6 Pak Ou Caves Hanoi
7 Hanoi Capital Hanoi
8 Halong Bay on Cruise ship at Halong bay
9 Floating villages and cyclo rides Hanoi
10 Imperial Hue Hue
11 Tra Que village Hoi An
12 Road of the Ocean Clouds Hoi An
13 Hoi An - Free& Easy Hoi An
14 Mekong Delta Can Tho
15 Cai Rang Floating Market Ho Chi Minh city
16 Cu Chi Tunnels & Phnom Penh Ho Chi Minh city
17 Royal Palace, Toul Sleng ( Phnom Penh ) Phnom Penh
18 Angkor National Museum & Angkor Wat Siem Reap
19 Angkor Thom & NGO circus project Siem Reap
20 Tonle Sap Lake Siem Reap
21 Siem Reap flying home or another country

Detailed Itinerary Of Inside Indochina Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia

Day 1 - Vientiane
After arriving in Laos, you will transfer to your hotel for check in, and enjoy the rest of the day on your own terms. Overnight in Vientiane. Transport: Shuttle Bus

Day 2 - Vientiane city tour
In the morning we have breakfast before our tour of the capital city of Vientiane and see the oldest Buddhist monastery in Laos, Wat Si Saket, and the old royal temple of Haw Pha Kaeo, the Pha That Luang monument, and the Buddha Park, full to the brim with Hindu and Buddhist art. We will stop by the COPE Centre, which works with survivors of mines and bomb blasts. Enjoy a sunset dinner along the Mekong River. Overnight in Vientiane. Meal: B, D         Transport: Tourist Bus

Day 3 - Visit Thalat Market of hill tribe traders, the 1000 year old archaeological site of Van Xang
Take an early journey out of the capital and into the countryside of Vang Vieng, knowns for its salt production and whiskey distillery. We will then pass through the Thalat Market of hill tribe traders, on our way to the 1000 year old archaeological site of Van Xang. Next we arrive at our picturesque hotel along the Nam Song river. The afternoon provides ample free time for bike riding as well as water activities on the river. Meal: B, D         Transport: Bicycle, Tourist Bus

Day 4 - Tham Jang Cave, Ban Huai Ngai Village
Today we explore the caves of Tham Jang and the small village of Ban Huai Ngai, before continuing on to Luang Prabang for the night. Meal: B         Transport: Tourist Bus

Day 5 - Temples of Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a spiritual place and if you wake up early you can witness the monks chanting in the streets as they complete their morning ritual of collecting alms from the locals. We later visit the ancient temples of Wat Visoun and Aham, a local weave shop and the former  Royal Palace in all it’s artistic splendor. After lunch, venture to an ethnic village on our way to the peaceful Khouangsi Waterfall. Meal: B         Transport: Tourist Bus

Day 6 - Pak Ou Caves
Making our way back into the countryside we learn about rice farming and then enjoy a lunchtime cruise on the Mekong, visiting the local Pak Ou caves famous for the buddhist artistry within. We then continue on to Ban Xanghai to sip on fresh rice wine before returning to Luang Prabang for our flight to Hanoi. Meal: L, B         Transport: Flight, Cruises/ Junk, Tourist Bus

Day 7 - Hanoi Capital
Free time for you to explore Vietnam’s capital. Meal: B        

Day 8 - Halong Bay
In the morning we will take a scenic drive to the world famous Halong Bay, where we will board our wooden boat for a cruise in the jade green waters. We journey on to the recently opened Tien Ong Cave, full of impressive stalagmites and stalactites. In the evening, sit back and enjoy a cooking demonstration aboard our vessel and savor fresh seafood with the sunset. Overnight on Cruise in Ha Long Bay Meal: L, B, D         Transport: Mini-Van, Cruises/ Junk, Kayak

Day 9 - Floating villages and cyclo rides
Enjoy an early morning Tai Chi class on the deck or a relaxing massage. We will reserve time mid-morning for kayaking through the famous Floating Fishing Village of Cua Van. Witness the traditional floating wooden houses and local people who make their lives here. We’ll arrive in Hanoi later in the afternoon to explore the ‘36 streets of the old quarter’ chock-full of generations old tailor shops and silversmiths. Observe the narrow front houses of the old quarter and dine on the local favorites abound in the streets. In the evening we board the 4 berth sleeper cabin on the Reunification Express  in route to Hue. You can also opt to fly. Meal: B         Transport: Mini-Van, Train

Day 10 - Imperial Hue
Upon our arrival into Hue, we will begin our guided tour of the Imperial Nguyen capital. The Thien Mu Pagoda is the oldest monastery in town and it’s high tower is a symbol of the city. The citadel itself houses the Imperial Purple Palace, which is an exact copy of Beijing's Forbidden City. Outside of Hue are tombs of the Nguyen Kings, who sleep soundly in their ornate mausoleums. Enjoy the sunset aboard a longboat on the Perfume River. Meal: L, B         Transport: Mini-Van

Day 11 - Tra Que village
Heading out of the city, we venture into the farming town of Tra Que, where you will have the opportunity to help with gardening and cooking a fresh lunch. Overnight in Hoi An. Meal: L, B         Transport: Mini-Van, Bicycle

Day 12 - Road of the Ocean Clouds
The next morning we head south through the Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds), which has magnificent views of the sea to the east and cliffs to the west. Just before reaching Hoi An we walk along Danang Beach and visit Marble Mountain with it’s decorated caves and passageways. Within Hoi An, enjoy a short walking tour through stone streets with trade shops along the way. Meal: B         Transport: Tourist Bus

Day 13 - Hoi An - Free& Easy
Today is a free day to relax or explore. You might like to hire a rowboat on the river or perhaps sip coconuts on the beach. If you want to see some more culture parts of the area you can choose to have an excursion to nearby My Son, the see the site of the My Lai Massacre which occurred during the Vietnam War. Overnight in Hoi An Meal: B        

Day 14 - Mekong Delta
In the morning we will catch a flight to Saigon and then we’re off in a bus to the Mekong Delta. This is Vietnam’s rice and fruit growing region and is vastly different in landscape from the other parts of the country. We will go by small river boat to Cai Be, and visit the coconut candy producers where you will have a chance to taste the different flavors of freshly made coconut candy. Lunch is served under a wooden canopy on Dong Hoa Hiep Island. Overnight in Can Tho. Meal: L, B         Transport: Flight, Tourist Bus, Local Boat

Day 15 - Cai Rang Floating Market
We set off early to the bustling Cai Rang floating market where locals trade in food and other goods by boat. Afterwards we head by speed boat back to the sprawling metropolis of Saigon. Here the new world meets the old as metal skyscrapers jut out of the landscape just at the edge of the Mekong Delta. The city is home to sharp contrasts in food and culture from five star restaurants to street food vendors, designer shops to bargains in the marketplace. We tour the Notre Dame Cathedral and its neighboring Old Post office, later heading to the War Remnants Museum for a step back in time. Meal: L, B         Transport: Mini-Van, Rowing Boat, Local Boat

Day 16 - Cu Chi Tunnels & Phnom Penh
The morning is dedicated to a trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels. These passageways were designed and used by the northern Vietnam guerilla fighters during the war, and you will see the remains of old trap doors and booby traps along the way. After our excursion we drive to Phnom Penh, the heart of the ancient kingdom in Indochina. Meal: B         Transport: Tourist Bus

Day 17 - Royal Palace, Toul Sleng ( Phnom Penh )
We’ll start in the morning with our day or sightseeing in the Khmer capital. The first stop is the national museum of Fine Arts, which contains the countries premier collection of local art. Next is the Royal Palace tour and Silver Pagoda which is lined with real silver floors and diamond encrusted Buddhist statues. Towards the end of the day we visit the infamous killing fields, and witness a reminder of the Khmer Rouge of not so long ago. Meal: B         Transport: Tourist Bus

Day 18 - Angkor National Museum & Angkor Wat
Time to fly to Siem Reap and enjoy Southeast Asia’s largest and most famous temple complex of Angkor Wat and its accompanying Angkor National  Museum. You will have plenty of time to explore and take pictures of this magnificent work of human engineering. Meal: B         Transport: Flight, Tourist Bus

Day 19 - Angkor Thom & NGO circus project
If you wish you may return for a sunrise viewing of the temple complex before we drive to a butterfly sanctuary in preak Dak and a nearby tree planting initiative. We return later in the day to explore the old capital city of Angkor Thom and it’s famous Bayon temple, among other sites. In the evening we will attend the Phare Cambodian Circus, which trains street children to work as circus artists. Meal: B         Transport: Tourist Bus

Day 20 - Tonle Sap Lake

In the morning we venture onward to Kampong Phluk and it’s villages with stilt houses. Seasonal rains make stilts necessary for life in this region. We will boat back to Siem Reap for more free time and shopping in Pub Street.

Note: Between Feb - July the water levels at Kompong Phluk village maybe too low to go boating, if so, we will visit Chong Kneas floating village where it will still be possible to go boating. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Meal: L, B         Transport: Boat, Tourist Bus

Day 21 - Siem Reap
Now with our trip coming to a close we will take time to relax at the hotel before our checkout and  scheduled departures. Meal: B        

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Included:
  • 20 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinner
  • Economy class flights Luang Prabang - HanoiDanang - Saigon, Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
  • Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration
  • Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 22, Guided sightseeing - Vientaine, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Saigon, Cu Chi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor
  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • 19 nights 4 star and special class hotels, 1 night deluxe junk boat and 1 overnight sleeper train (Junk boat: private cabin, Sleeper train: basic, 4 berth cabin)
  • Halong Bay Junk boat cruise - opt to swim, kayak and explore caves
  • Sampan boat trips in the Mekong Delta, Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, Escorted by an English speaking Laotian, Vietnamese and Cambodian tour guides, Visa approval letter (excl. stamping fee required upon arrival
Excluded:
  • International flights and visas. Vietnam visa letter included - stamping fee required upon arrival
  • Entrance Fees: USD$170-180, paid in USD
  • Tip for your tour guides. We recommend you allow USD$3 - 6 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guides is an entirely personal gesture
Notes:
  • Please reconfirm the departure time or pick-up time with our travel consultant via email or phone call one day prior to departure date.
  • The trip maybe will be operated by VINADAY TRAVEL's partners. 
  • Please request vegetarian or Halal food options 24 hours in advance of your tour. Please note a surcharge will be incurred.
  •  For other languages,  supplement charge will be applied.

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