Indochina Package tour 20 days

ITINERARY:

Day 01: Vientiane Arrival

Today, the Indochina Package Tour 20 days will be started by picking up at the airport to hotel for checking in. Free at leisure and overnight in Vientiane.
Services included: Transportation and hotel.

Day 02: Vientiane -Luang Prabang (Breakfast) – Flight

After breakfast, 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, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we will 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 or ‘Morning Market’ which is a great place for browsing antiques, handmade textiles and gifts. In the afternoon, we spend the rest of this day touring the Lao capital, visiting the National Museum (closed Tuesday) formerly known as the Revolutionary Museum, which exhibits artefacts, photos and legends of Laos’s history fighters and leaders from the Ancient times to the new revolution period. We then board our short flight QV103 1630-1710 to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City of Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best – preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. On arrival, we transfer you to your hotel. After a short rest, we stroll around the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of textiles made by the local and the hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful and panoramic sunset over the Ancient city and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight tickets and hotel

Day 03: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave (Breakfast) – Boat

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On our way back, we pass the local villages at Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan continue to see the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun and Ban Phanom, a village well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 04: Luang Prabang – Siemreap (Breakfast) – Flight

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual. Later, we visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace. It displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market. After visiting these sites in the morning, there may be free time (depending on your flight) to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for the flight to Siemreap. Pick up to hotel for check in and overnight in Siemreap.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 05: Siemreap – Angkor tour (Breakfast)

Today, we will start a full day exploring the Angkor Temples. Firstly, we will tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, then go to Angkor Thom (the temple) which was built by Angkor’s greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now. Then we go to Baphoun, which is one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday; to Terrace of the Elephants that was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall; to Terrace of the Leper King, another of Angkor’s mysteries. In the afternoon, we visit the World Seventh Wonder -better known as Angkor Wat- that stands as the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Angkor wat stretch over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. In the evening we view the sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill. Accommodation in Siem Reap
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 06: Siemreap city tour (Breakfast)

Today, after the breakfast, we will start enjoy a tour for visiting the exquisitely decorated pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srey, whose intricate carving has the example of Khmer classical art remaining and stands as the finest monument ever seen on the planet and Banteay Samre Temples. In the afternoon, visit Prasat Kravan, Spas srang, Banteay Kdey, Ta Keo, Ta Prohm. Dinner and accommodation in Siemreap.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel.

Day 07: Siemreap – Tonle Sap Lake – Phnom Penh (Breakfast) – Boat – Flight

Today, after breakfast, it is the time to experience a boat trip cruising among the Great Lake Tonle Sap, which is renowned for its basin of fresh water fish (10 tons/ 1Square Km in the 60’s). Visitors may also view the fresh water exhibition where we can see various kinds of fish in Tonle Sap Lake before continuing to visit the Floating Village. Finally, transfer to the airport for the departure flight to Phnom Penh. Pick up to hotel for check in and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 08: Phnom Penh City – Saigon (Breakfast)

Today, we will start a tour with a visit of the National Museum of Khmer Arts, with its warm red terracotta and its gracefully curved roof topped by dozens of guardian nagas. Then we continue to the nearby Royal Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of Khmer palace, which allows us to visit the precious, Throne Hall, Prasat Khemarin, Prasat Samrn Phirum, Hor Preah Khan, Chan Chhaya, and Silver Pagoda where the king regularly does the warship. We pass through the River Front Park whose scenery is much worth shooting, and continue to the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom (Visited sites are based on time permitted!). Finally, take flight to Saigon. Pick up to hotel for check in and overnight in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 09: Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnel – City Tour (Breakfast)

8:00 AM we will start touring to Cuchi tunnels – used to be a bitter battleground for many years during the Vietnam War. Visitors to our country should not miss a visit to this underground village with us intricate network of over 200 km of tunnels at Ben Dinh, 50 km from Ho Chi Minh City. After that, return city for lunch and then discover the city in the afternoon for a visit War Museum – very famous with lots of pictures about Vietnamese – American War, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral. Finally, free at leisure at Ben Thanh Market. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel.

Day 10: Saigon – Mekong – Caibe floating market – Vinhlong (Breakfast) – Boat

8:00 AM, from your hotel, we will start touring along the countryside landscapes of Mekong delta to Cai Be. After arrival, we will on board for an exploration of lush vegetations of Mekong Delta and the lively floating market buyers bargaining. Next a rowing boat rides on the maze of shady canals to arrive at a local orchard to enjoy the local tropical fruits and visit the daily activities the handicraft villages of local people. Break time for lunch and then rest before continue to Vinh Long for a land market. Finally return Saigon for overnight.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 11: Saigon – Danang – Hoian (Breakfast)

Today, after breakfast at hotel, we will take a flight to Danang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Danang city for a visit Champ Museum with a huge statue collection of Champ Culture, and then Marble Mountain with their cave and hillside temples and scenic view. Finally keep driving along the Center Heritage Road to Hoian. Check in hotel and night in Hoian.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 12: Hoian – Walking tour – Hue (Breakfast) – Boat

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a walking tour to discover the Indochina old trade center town of Hoi An with 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants’ house. Time for lunch and keep driving to Hue. Check in and taking a boat trip cruising along Perfume River a visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang King Tomb. Night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 13: Hue city tour – Hanoi (Breakfast) – Flight

8:00 AM, from your hotel we start a trip to visit the Citadel – the last King Palace which is still remained with various kinds of royal construction and architecture. With a visit at Flag Towel, Ngo Mon gate, Nine Urns, Thai Hoa and forbidden Palace. Time for lunch and then take a flight to Hanoi in the afternoon. Upon arrival, pick up to city for check in. Night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 14: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) – Boat – Joined group

At 08.00 AM we will depart for Halong in 3 hours and a half (you will have a short break of 20 minutes in Hai Duong province).11.30 We will take the deluxe Cruise from Bai Chay Wharf through Halong. En route, you have chances to sight see many beautiful spots of the world natural heritage including Fighting Cock islet, Incense Urn islet, Finger island, Toad islet, Dog islet, Dragon, Horse Neck, Buffalo Head islet and many other strange shape islands. Especially, you will be cruised to explore the mystery of Sung Sot Cave (the cave of Surprise)16.30 Arrive at Titov Island. Free time for swimming and kayaking before having dinner in the romantic sunset.18.00 Get free time, enjoy fresh seafood dinner and you can take part in cuttle’s fishing contest and enjoy fresh cutler. Night in Junk’s cabin
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and Junk’s Cabin.

Day 15: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) – Boat – Joined group

Today, with an early sunrise breakfast, photo the morning view of bay’s landscape. You will spend the morning cruising. Come back to Halong city for having lunch in the restaurant. After lunch, we will return Hanoi at 17:00. Check in and free at leisure and night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 16: Hanoi City Tour – Lao Cai (Breakfast)

8:00 AM, from your hotel we will discover the most famous historical sites. The first place Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, then the house on stilts from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. We’ll also view the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda, and the fascinating display of memorabilia in the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Next we visit Hanoi’s first University – the Temple of Literature – dating back to 1070. After that, drive back to Ngoc Son temple situated among the Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy the scenery of the lake sides. Finally, enjoy a cyclo trip riding around the old quarter and the traditional water puppet music show. In the evening, take night train to Lao Cai. night on train..
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, cyclo trip, puppet show and train tickets.

Day 17: Lao Cai – Sapa – Y Linh Ho _ Lao Chai – Ta Van (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Upon arrival in Lao Cai station, pick up and drive to Sapa. After a breakfast, we will enjoy a free walk around this charming town, paying visit to Sapa market and the old cathedral where you can meet a lot of local ethnic minority peoples such as Black H’mong and Red Zao wearing their traditional colorful dresses selling their farming and gathering products and handicrafts for souvenir. Back to our office at by 9:30 and begin your exploration trip to Muong Hoa valley by driving 3 Km by Jeep to Cat Cat village, We start our trek from this cultural village, here is the home of Hmong, enjoy a water Fall, an old hydro power station built by Friend.Teh next trek is for 12 km for visiting Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the H’mong minority. after lunch at a local family in Lao Chai or in a drinking shop nearby the river bank, we keep on hiking to Ta Van village of the Dzay where we stay overnight in a local family. Here you have opportunity to experience their daily life, work and original custom. With your tour guide and the house owners, we will set up a temporary cooking class to learn how to cook Vietnamese food for dinner. Enjoying your dinner and getting to know local typical traditional customs, cultural. Home-stay at the Dzay local house.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and home stay.

Day 18: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch)

After the breakfast, We will leave Ta Van village with the trail uphill, passing fascinating terraced rice field and some small hamlets of the H’mong before getting through a bamboo forest to a waterfall, enjoy a break for magnificent scenery and then continue walking for half an hour to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Zao peoples which sits on the top of a hill and looks down Muong Hoa river. After spending time visiting the village, making friend with the Zao and experiencing the hospitality you will cross the river by another suspension bridge and then uphill again to Su Pan village where you will pay visiting to a local handicraft center where H’mong and Zao women gather for exchanging experience and skill of making handicrafts. A late Lunch will be prepare here nearby this center and then you have time relaxing as well as getting acquaintance with local school boys, girls and their teachers as well. Later a short drive will take you back to Sapa for check in. Free at leisure and night in Sapa.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 19: Sapa Tram Ton Pass – Silver Water fall – Cao Cai – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, with the morning drive to visti Tram Ton Pass – the peak of Indochina moutain range. Enjoy the overview of Vietnam and Chinese Border. After that continue to visit Silver Water Fall. Picture and leisure before come back Sapa. In the afternoon, free at leisure adn tehn back to Lao Cai station for a night train back Hanoi. Night on train.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals entrance fee and train tickets

Day 20: Hanoi – Departure

On arrival Hanoi station, pick up to office for a rest. Free for shopping and then drive to the airport for the departure flight. End the Indochina Package Tour 20 days.
Services included: Transportation

Tour Cost: In USD/ Person – Based on Category as below

HOTEL LIST

Included services:

+ Transportation with A/C
+ English speaking guide on tour
+ Meals mentioned above
+ Entrance fee for sites visited
+ Boat trip mentioned in the program
+ Flight tickets on tours
+ Hotels – shared double/ twin room
+ Train tickets: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi – Shared cabin with 4 people
+ Cyclo trip and puppet ticket
+ Government tax, services charge.

Excluded services:

+ Personal expenses, Drinks, telephone, laundry, tips
+ Arrival and Departure Airfare, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia visas
+ Airport departure taxes – paying at airport check in desks
+ Surcharge of hotel room based on peak season, public holiday, gala dinner (if has)
+ Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer (3%)
+ Other services not mentioned in the itinerary.