INSIGHT INDOCHINA HOLIDAY – 14 DAYS

Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang Sightseeing Tour to Pak Ou Cave
Day 3: Luang Prabang City to Hanoi – Vietnam
Day 4: Hanoi Full Day City Tour
Day 5: Hanoi City Tour to Halong Bay
Day 6: Halong Cruising Tour to Hue Citadel
Day 7: Hue – Da Nang City – Hoian City Tour
Day 8: Hoian Sightseeing Tour
Day 9: Hoian Ancient Town – Da Nang City to Ho chi minh by Flight
Day 10: Saigon City  – Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 11: Saigon Daily Tour to Mekong Delta
Day 12: Saigon to Siem Reap by Flight
Day 13: Angkor Wat Tour
Day 14: Siem Reap – Departure

Day 1 – Indochina Holiday to Luang Prabang, Halong, Hoi An, Angkor Wat : Arrival – Luang Prabang- Phousi sunset

On arrival at the airport, you will be met & transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, we ‘ll take a Luang Prabang Travel Package to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and 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 beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.

From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. We end our Luang Prabang package Tour today
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

O/N in Luang Prabang.

Day 2 – Indochina Holiday to Luang Prabang, Halong, Hoi An, Angkor Wat : Alms-Luang Prabang City Tour – Pak Ou Cave (B/L/-)

AM: Early Morning Devotions
(~05.30 – 07:00)
Rise early to witness one of the most magical and timeless scenes of Southeast Asia to participate in the daily morning ritual of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings from faithful residents. Rising early also gives the chance to wander through the fresh market on the way back to the hotel for breakfast.

Today, we’ll start our Luang Prabang Package Tour by enjoying a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temples of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as exploring the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims.

Along the way, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. On return, we take a short drive to another small village Ban Phanom, which famous for its hand weaving. We end our Luang Prabang package Tour today and free time for you to walk around its ancient streets
Overnight in Luang Prabang

O/N in Luang Prabang.

Day 3 – Indochina Holiday to Luang Prabang, Halong, Hoi An, Angkor Wat : Luang Prabang- Flight to Ha Noi  (B/-/-)

Today is the last day for our Luang Prabang Package Tour and we’ll visit the National Museum (Now open every day) 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 sights 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 departure afternoon to Ha Noi.

On arrival, you are met and transfer to the hotel for check-in

O/N in Ha Noi.

Day 4 – Insight Indochina Holiday: Ha Noi Full Day Sightseeing Tour (B/-/-)

Today we commence our exploration of Hanoi with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, 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 it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. Later on, we will take a short visit at Hilton Prison where Vietnamese soldiers did captured & detained American pilots from 1967 till 1973 to learn more about the history of Vietnam war against American Imperialists. In this afternoon, visiting the outlaying Ethnologic Museum is also a major part of our sightseeing.

This gleaming mansion is dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic group s. Afterwards we drive to the Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. They are some major highlights set by the beautiful West Lake. We also visit the old quarters and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance.

O/N in Ha Noi.

DAY 5 – HALONG BAY ON CRUISE (B/L/D)

• 07:45 – 8:45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please be ready 10 minutes before your appointment time. (Our bus may arrive late due to the traffic jam, we hope you sympathize for this inconvenience).

• 11:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, and get checked in at the waiting lounge.

• 12:00 Embark on cruises, enjoy the welcome drinks while being given a short briefing. Check in to your room and get ready for a tasty lunch.

• 12:30 Enjoy Vietnamese and international lunch and the picturesque scenery of the bay, pass by the most beautiful areas: Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, Three Coconuts Island.

• 14:30 Continue to explore Halong Bay by visiting Pearl Farm. This is also an ideal place for kayaking, get up and close to the timeless beauty of Ha Long Bay.

• 16:00 Visit Sung Sot Cave – a magnificent and largest limestone cave as its original name: Grotte des Surprising. The beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years are the reward after the steep climb on Bo Hon Island. ***Proper shoes are highly recommended when it’s wet.

• 17:45 Back to the boat, enjoy the bar’s Happy Hour (buy 02 get 01)

(Option: Massage service available. Please book with the Cruise Manager directly)

• 19:30 Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy our traditional and fusion dishes prepared by our talented chefs.

• 21:00 After dinner it’s your time to enjoy at bar and spa, squid fishing or watch a movie in the cabin, play cards, chess or relax on the sundeck.

• 23:00 Overnight on board.

DAY 6 – HA LONG CRUISING TOUR – FLIGHT TO HUE – HUE PACKAGE TOUR (AFTERNOON FLIGHT) ( B/L)

• 06:15 Seeing the bay in the morning is a wonderful experience, awaken all your senses with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while gathering vitamin sea to refresh yourself before enjoying breakfast.

• 06:30 Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the restaurant.

• 07:30 Visit Titov Island. Titov is a small limestone island with one of the best sandy beaches in Ha Long Bay. You can immerse yourself in emerald water and hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the bay.

• 09:30 Back to the cruise ship. Check out and settle your bill at the reception.

• 10:00 Have brunch while cruising back. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant.

• 11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, it’s time to say best wishes and end your trip with us.

• 14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi. End of the journey.
(*) Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice.

16:00: Arrive in Hanoi, then you will be transferred to Noi Bai airport for afternoon flight to Hue. Upon arrival, you will be escorted by our guide & driver then driven to your hotel for a drop of your luggage.

O/N in Hue.

DAY 7 – HUE CITY TOUR – DA NANG TRANFER TO HOI AN  (B/-/-)

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hue city and take you to the boat pier for making a boat trip on Perfume River to enjoy a tranquil atmosphere and a green on two river’s banks and beautiful scenes and stop to visit Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the oldest and prettiest religious buildings in Hue and Vietnam. Then you go on visiting the Imperial City where was the palace of Nguyen Dynasty including Forbidden City with many palaces and architectures and surrounding: Noon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Urn Dynastys, Mieu Temple

Then the scenic 4-hour drive via Hai Van Pass offers spectacular views of mountains, the sea, idyllic beaches and villages (we can choose the shorter way by driving through the tunnel).

Upon arrival Da Nang, we will take a visit to Cham Museum formerly known as the Ecole Francaise d’Extreme Orient. This museum contains many exquisite limestone carvings from the vanquished Kingdom of Champa which has been the central coastal littoral prior to the march of the Vietnamese nation southward.

Then a visit to Marble Mountains with its beautiful grottoes and temples whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. Later on, we keep on rolling further southward to Hoi An, which was originally one of major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century.

O/N in Hoi An.

DAY 8 – HOI AN – MY SON TOUR (B/-/-)

Am: In the morning you will make a visiting to My Son Sanctuary to explore the Ancient Champa Kingdom and its spectacular culture. Here is the chance for you to enjoy Apsara traditional music show. Then you will be back to visit Thanh Ha ceramic village. You have chance to try to make a product under the guidance of workshop owner, receive a little gift called To He before leaving. Take the boat on Thu Bon River back to Hoi An Ancient Town. Have lunch at restaurant.
Pm: This afternoon you will make a walking around old streets to discover the charm of Hoi An Ancient Town including Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Sa Huynh Museum, old houses and the local market… Hoi An is an ideal for shopping and making tailor with reasonable price. Drop you off at your hotel in Hoi An and end tour.
Inclusion: Transport, English Speaking Guide, Boat, Entrance Fee, Lunch, Mineral Water, Service Charge.

O/N in Hoi An.

DAY 9 – HOI AN – DA NANG – FLIGHT TO SAI GON (B/-/-)

After having breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Da Nang airport for a short morning flight to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. This metropolis ,contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes.

O/N in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 10 – SAI GON CITY  TOUR– CU CHI TUNNELS (B/-/-)

Today we spend a half day exploring the captivating Ho Chi Minh City. The most places of interest are located near the town center. We pass by the now-demolished wartime American Embassy on our way to the Reunification Palace. This famous edifice was a former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We follow these with a visit to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum with a wealth of images from the notorious conflicts. The sightseeing ends up with a walk around the retail Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!
Afternoon: Transfer about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range
O/N in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 11 – SAI GON TO MEKONG DELTA GROUP TOURS (B/L/-)

PICK UP: 7:30am – 8:15am RETURN: 17:30pm

ROUTE: HCMC – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCMC

Highlight: A trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Ride in a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

O/N in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 12 – SAI GON – FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP (B/-/-)

Morning breaskfast at your hotel, we transfer you to the airport for flight to Siem Riep. Upon arrival, you will be met by our guide and transferred to hotel for check in and lunch. If time permits, you are free to discover Angkor National Museum.

Tonight you will enjoy dinner with Khmer Apsara Dance Show. Accommodation at hotel

O/N in Siem Reap.

DAY 13 – ANGKOR WAT FULL DAY GROUP TOUR (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be at leisure a bit and then
08:00 hrs : We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to South Gate of Angkor Thom.
Walk through the South Gate of Angkor Thom via the Naga Bridge, taking some photos.
Walk from South Gate of Angkor Thom to Bayon temple via the big trees, play with monkeys (be careful with your things as monkey might try to take it away from you)
Visit to Bayon Temple and walk to Baphuon, Elephant Terrance, Leper King Terrace and the Royal Enclosure
13:00 hrs: You’ll be driven to ANGKOR WAT Temple area
Visit to Angkor Wat Temple until sunset
17:30 hrs: Our car with guide will bring you back to hotel for the night

O/N in Siem Reap.

O/N in Siem Reap.

DAY 14 – SIEM REAP –TONLE SAP LAKE TOUR- DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. Lunch at local restaurant Free leisure for your own time for rolling at local market for shopping until transfer to Siem Reap International airport departure flight.

End of Service!!!

*Inclusions:

Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver

Accommodation in hotels (Twin / Double shared room)

Meals as indicated: B = breakfast, L = lunch & D = Dinner

Regional English speaking guide

Entrance fee to indicated sights

Optional tours: Luang Prabang tours, Hanoi city full day tour, Hue city tour, Hue to Hoi An tour, Hoi An and My Son Private Tour, Saigon and Cu Chi Private Tour, Mekong Delta Group Tour with lunch, Angkor Wat Group Tour, Tonle Sap Lake tour

Full board cruising trip in Ha Long Bay with roundtrip shuttle bus transfer

Pure bottled water

Government tax

*Exclusions:

International flights in / out (Luong Prabang – Ha Noi) –  ( Sai Gon – Siem Reap )

Domestic Air-tickets: Hanoi – Hue, Da Nang – Sai Gon

Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room, personal expenses, insurance,…