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INDOCHINA UNFORGETTABLE |
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9 Days /8 Nights Package |
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Siem Reap ( Cambodia ) Hanoi ( Vietnam ) Vientiane , Luang Prabang ( Laos ) |
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DAY 01 |
Upon arrival Siem Reap |
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 Upon arrival in Siem Reap airport, met and welcome by our friendly guide, then transfer direct to hotel. Check in. visit to South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Baphoun, the Terrace of Temple , Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. It is time to visit one of the great wonders of the world and symbol of the heart and soul of the Cambodia , Angkor Wat and view wonderful sunset from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hills. Tonight you will enjoy dinner with Khmer Apsara Dance Show.
(Optional for elephant riding at Bayon temple or ride up/down at Bakheng )
Overnight in Siem Reap |
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DAY 02 |
Siem Reap Temple Tour . (B) |
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Optional for view sunrise (early morning)
Breakfast at the hotel , then we continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers, Pre Rup, East Mebon , and Neak Poan. Visit Krovan, Royal Bath of Srah Srang and Banteay Kdei temples.
Overnight in Siem Reap |
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DAY 03 |
Siem Reap Hanoi (VN842, 18.20-20.00). (B) |
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Breakfast at the hotel, and then we embark on Ox cart to visiting the Khmer Village and enjoy view of the rice field and a lots of palm trees with great fresh air. We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake , the " Great Lake " of Cambodia , one of the largest in Asia . Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. Free leisure on own time for rolling at local market for shopping, and then transfer to Siem Reap International airport departure flight to Hanoi .
On arrival at Noibai Airport , you are met and transferred to hotel. Hanoi , Vietnam 's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia s most striking colonial architecture. If time permit we embark on a cyclo for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places.
Overnight in Hanoi |
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DAY 04 |
Hanoi – Halong |
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 This morning we enjoy a half-day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. The complex also comprises with One Pillar Pagoda whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi . We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam 's first university and the History Museum displaying an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the bustling Dong Xuan Market are also visited before we depart for Halong bay truly one of Vietnam 's most impressive scenic sights. Overnight in Halong |
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DAY 05 |
Halong Hanoi . (B, L) |
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This morning we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. After a seafood lunch on board we return to Hanoi , stopping enroute at Dong Trieu pottery village. We arrive Hanoi in time to see an evening performance of Hanoi 's famous water puppets.
Overnight in Hanoi |
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DAY 06 |
Hanoi Vientiane (VN841, 08.30-09.35). (B) |
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Today transfer to the airport for flight departs to Vientiane , Laos . Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Vientiane is a fascinating capital, with a fusion of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. This charming and easygoing city will provide a smooth introduction to Laos . After a short rest, an orientation walk of Lao Capital is a pleasant way to spend the day, strolling around some of the city's most historical sites and seeing some of the French colonial architecture. We observe the sunset by the Mekong Riverside until the late evening and experience the city lifestyle of the local Lao people.
Overnight in Vientiane |
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DAY 07 |
Vientiane Luang Prabang. (B) |
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 AM: 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 market known as the Morning Market' which is a great place for browsing antiques, handmade textiles and gifts.
PM: We spend the rest of this day touring the Lao capital, visiting the National Museum (close Tuesday) former name Revolutionary Museum , which exhibits artifacts, 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 to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best - preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia . The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Asia . On arrival, we transfer you to 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 hilltribe 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 and once royal city and the Mekong River .
Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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DAY 08 |
Luang Prabang Pak Ou Cave. (B) |
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 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, 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, which once belonged to a royal family patronage near by Sackarine Caves. We cross to city and take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
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DAY 09 |
Luang Prabang Departure. (B) |
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An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos , being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. This is a real highlight of the tour prior to saying goodbye to this charming city. Following breakfast, we visit The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. After we visit the silver smith's and Fine Arts School and the Central Market, which is not to be missed. We then say farewell and depart this ancient city |
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END OF SERVICES |
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Price Included:
- Air ticket from Bangkok-Siem Reap-Hanoi-Vientiane-Luang Prabang-Bangkok
- Accommodation in shared twin room with breakfast
- Tour and transportation as private air-con vehicle.
- Meals as mentioned in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Entrance fees on the archaeological site mentioned in the itinerary
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- Luggage handling and drinking water
- Service charge, room tax and baggage handling
- English speaking guides (each city)
Price excluded:
- Visa fee for Cambodia , Vietnam and Laos .
- Airport departure tax in Siem Reap USD25, in Vietnam USD15, in Laos USD10.
- Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/out Bangkok, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.
Remarks:
- Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only.
- All rates are subject to change without prior notices.
- All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers
- Ground operator reserved the right to amend or adjust itinerary to match with real situation
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Hotel |
City /Location |
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| Steung Siem Reap 3* |
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2856$ |
2309$ |
1885$ |
1743$ |
193 |
| Thanglong Opera 3* |
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| Halong Sring 3* |
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| Inter City 3* |
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3138$ |
2203$ |
2048$ |
1908$ |
337$ |
| Sunway 4
* |
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| Heritage Halong
4* |
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| Novotel 4* |
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Le Meriden Angkor 5* |
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3759$ |
2584$ |
2430$ |
2298$ |
664$ |
| Sofitel Plaza 5* |
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| Halong Plaza
5* |
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| Settha Palace 5* |
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| Maison 5* |
Luang Prabang |
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