The Best Of Indochina

Itinerary

1. Day 01

   LUANG PRABANG – ARRIVALWelcome to Luang Prabang Internatio...
   LUANG PRABANG – ARRIVALWelcome to Luang Prabang International Airport!!! Upon your arrival, you will be met our driver and transfer to hotel for check in and relax after a long haul flight. Overnight in Luang Prabang.  Meal: Nil Please note: Hotel check in time is from 14.00.   
2. Day 02

   LUANG PRABANG – FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B)
   Breakfast at hotel. Your full day city tour begins with visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple and the magnificent Wat Xieng thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Today, we also visit the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures before we head out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek before we return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Meal: Breakfast at hotel  
3. Day 03

   LUANG PRABANG – SIEM REAP (B)
   Breakfast at hotel. This morning is your leisure time to explore the charm of historical center with easy access to the night market, royal palace and historical temples & buildings.  Afternoon, transfer to airport for onwards flights to Siem Reap.  Upon your arrival, the driver transfers you to the hotel for check in and refresh. Overnight in Siem Reap. Meal: Breakfast at hotel  
4. Day 04

   SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TOURS (B/L)
   Breakfast at hotel. Morning you will visit with your professional guide, the "Great City" of Angkor Thom, visits include the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King and Ta Phrom Temple. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon dedicated to visit the most famous & magnificent Angkor Vat temple. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. With many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved low-reliefs about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor's construction. At the end of afternoon, we enjoy sunset view on the top of Bakheng mountain temple. Drop off at hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at local restaurant.    
5. Day 05

   SIEM REAP – SAIGON (B)
   Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure until transfer to airport for your flight to Saigon.  Upon arrival, transfer from Tan Son Nhat airport to the center of Saigon then check-in at hotel. At leisure to relax. Overnight in Saigon.  Meal: Breakfast at hotel.  
6. Day 06

   SAIGON – CITY TOUR - CUCHI TUNNEL (B/L)
   We start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral (outside only), built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. Our last stop this morning will be War Remnants Museum.  Lunch will be served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we drive overland to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerrillas to protect the region against the American attacks during the Vietnam War. We can even crawl a part inside the tunnel, visit their infirmary, kitchen.... to discover how people had survived hereby. Back to your hotel later on. Overnight in Saigon Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at local restaurant.   
7. Day 07

   SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON (B/L)
   This morning, we leave Saigon for My Tho, in the heart of Mekong delta with visit to the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda on the way. Upon arrival, we will take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit& honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.  Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Overnight in Saigon Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at local restaurant.   
8. Day 08

   SAIGON – DANANG – HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN (B)
   Suggested flight from Saigon to Da Nang via VN 116 at 9.55-11.20 or similar Moring transfer to airport for your onwards flight to Danang. Upon arrival, picked up from Da Nang airport to your hotel in Hoi An to drop off luggage.  Together with our guide in Hoian, we’ll walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, visit ancient houses and Trading Houses, pagodas and stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where we may find out the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoi An a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day. Overnight in Hoian Meal: Breakfast at hotel    
9. Day 09

   HOIAN – AT LEISURE (B)
   Breakfast at hotel.  There will be nothing better than a day at leisure in the ancient town of Hoian to refresh yourself and chill out your recent impression of your visits in Vietnam. At leisure the whole day and overnight in Hoian.  
10. Day 10

    HOIAN – HUE – ROYAL CITADELS – FOODIE TOUR (B/D)
    Breakfast at hotel, we will then depart from Hoian to Hue by deluxe minibus.  Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hue to drop off luggage. Being recognized by UNESCO as the 1st Cultural World Heritage for Vietnam, Hue is highlighted by the old royal architectural works and the most traditional Vietnamese lifestyle. This morning, we will discover the charm of the city from the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City.  Move on to the colorful Dong Ba market where you can see many of ingredients for making Hue local food, and explore the local business life.  The best way to explore local culture is through its unique cuisine. Around noon time, we shall embark on a special street food tour to discover the other side of Hue. Our journey start from Sticky rice dumplings on a fried dumpling (Ram It) or Filtered tapioca dumplings (Banh Loc) to the well-known Hue beef vermicelli soup (Bun Bo Hue). The street food tour finish at a small restaurant serve Sweet soup (Che), a scrumptious local delicacy made of tapioca and various local ingredients. Or, if sweet soup is not your style, a Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk awaits.  Overnight in Hue. Meal: Breakfast at hotel   
11. Day 11

    HUE – HANOI – WALKING TOUR IN THE OLD QUATER (B)
    Breakfast at hotel. At leisure till pick up to the airport for your onward flight to Hanoi.  Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hanoi to drop off luggage. This afternoon, we will have an overall view of the capital by a walking tour in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake), and at Bach Ma Temple. Late afternoon we will enjoy a unique fascinating show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam. Before heading back to hotel, enjoy a relaxing 30 minutes foot massage session at a local Spa. Overnight in Hanoi.    
12. Day 12

    HANOI – HALONG/ LAN HA BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D)
    If you wish to see how the Hanoi people rise and shine in the morning, wake up early and run to a lake close by your hotel, you can join an exciting scene of hundreds of locals, passionately attentive in their morning exercises of Tai Chi quan, jogging, martial arts, classical dance and so on. After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO since 1994 and 2006, and check-in our overnight boat. Enjoy a trip on Halong with stops to visit caves or to swim and enjoy the sunset on the sea. Dinner with fresh seafood. Overnight onboard. Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch and dinner on board.   Please note: The program may change due to the weather without notice.  
13. Day 13

    HALONG/ LAN HA BAY – HANOI (B/Br)
    Morning wake up with a taichi-quan or yoga exercises guided by the crew before having breakfast whilst your boat goes on between Halong islets. Return to the Wharf to be back to Hanoi by shuttle bus at midday. Arrive in the city around 3-4pm. Overnight in Hanoi. Meal: Breakfast and brunch on board.   
14. Day 14

    HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
    After breakfast, free at leisure for relax or shopping (your own arrangement) before transferring to the airport for your onwards flight back home. End of service.  Meal: Breakfast at hotel  Please note: Hotel check-out time is around 12.00.

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