Day 01: Siem Reap arrival – ANGKOR WAT | (-, -, -) |
Upon arrival Siem Reap International Airport by afternoon flight, you will be met our tour guide and driver and transfer to the hotel for check in.
After, we will start exploring the Wonder of the World “Angkor Wat temple” which was built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II and is considered as a masterpiece of Khmer architecture. Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 02: Siem Reap – Angkor Thom – Small Circuit | (B, -, -) |
After breakfast at the hotel, we continue visit the Angkor Thom by starting from South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous giant stone faces Bayon temple which was built in late 12th early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII, Baphuon temple - the huge temple-mountaini n the heart of Angkor Thom, Phimean Akas temple,and other two Leper King Terrace and Elephant Terrace which were built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th century
Afternoon, continue visit the Small Circuit. The most interested temple in this circuit is Ta Prohm, built in 12th-13th centuries which is covered by growing jungle and vines in many parts. Besides, we visit as well with Banteay Kdei temple, the royal bath Terrace of Sras Srang (the pool of ablutions). Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 03: Siem Reap – Banteay Srei –Rolous Group | (B, -, -) |
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we visit to the small and charming Banteay Srei temple – the Citadel of Women which is showcasing the most exquisite, deep and complex carvings in all Khmer architecture. On the way back, we visit another temple – Banteay Samré.
Afternoon, continue road to visit the early Angkor-era temples of the Roluos, the first city created by the kings of Cambodia inclusive of Bakong, Preah Ko and Lolei temples. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your trip with traditional wooden boat at Tonle Sap Lake – the Great Lake of Cambodia and biggest in South-east Asia. Over there, you will have opportunity to learn and get experience about life on water in this floating village. Back to the city, eisure yourself at local markets or visit the Artisan D’Angkor workshop to see wood and stone carving before transfer to the airport for flight to Phnom Penh.
Afternoon, start visit the Royal Palace which was built in 1866, National Museum and Wat Phnom hill. Lastly, enjoy with sunset on Mekong River for one hour before transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh
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After breakfast, continue visit to the Genocide Museum “Tuol Sleng”, former prison S-21 in Khmer Rouge regime specially designed for the interrogation, examination and torture. Then, visit the Killing Field “Cheung Ek”, site of the brutal execution and thousands of innocent Cambodian people were killed after suffered through torture and deprivation in Tuol Sleng Prison. Leisure yourself at Russian Market – the landmark of French colonial style with colorful of souvenir things. Transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city.
Greetings at the airport, we are transferred to hotel for check in. We can acclimatize ourselves with a walking tour in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City - the biggest city in Vietnam. A welcome Vietnamese dinner to be hosted by VNR Travel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 06: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho | (B, L, -) |
This day we will have chance to sample life in the Mekong River area by a full day trip exploration to My Tho. Take a leisurely boat-ride to fruit farms and markets bustling with Delta life. Sample local foods and fruit, and the rich bounty of the Mekong. Afternoon return to Ho Chi Minh City for the night.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 07: Ho Chi Minh– Hue | (B, -, -) |
A city-overview is provided upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City: The Central Post Office, The former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market.
We transfer by air to Hue, Plenty of time to exploreHue city. Hoi An also has plenty of shopping, and some very fine local restaurants. Life along the Perfume River – the way it was centuries ago.
Day 08: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An | (B, -, -) |
Today, discovery the ancient capital during Nguyen’s Dynasty and the self-proclaimed intellectual and artistic center of Vietnam. We enjoy a leisure trip on the quiet and peaceful Perfume River and a chance to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Rejoin the car to visit the Imperial Citadel and Khai Dinh Tomb and Dong Ba busy- market.
We go ahead to eventual destination of Hoi An, the ancient trading town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stops at the famous Cham Museum of Danang. Overnight in Hoian.
Day 09: Hoian Walking | (B, -, -) |
Start from your hotel in Hoian and explore the town’s winding streets and centuries-old architecture, which combines Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese influences. Hoian was a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Highlights are the Chinese Assembly Hall, homes of the old merchant families, ancient temples, and the Japanese Bridge. Embark an wooden boat, cruise along the Thu Bon River to experience local life and enjoy ancient town’s tranquil ambiance.
Overnight in Hoian
Day 10: Da nang– Halong Bay Overnight Cruise | (B, L, D) |
In the morning take a short flight to Hanoi then we start our exploration day by a ride to Halong Bay, northeast of Hanoi and enter into the Red River Delta, rich with rural beauty and picturesque rice-farming villages. Not just pictures, we can stop for close-up views of buffalos ploughing, women in conical hats scooping their paddies. Once reaching Halong Bay, we board our cruise and set sail for an extraordinary cruise of Halong Bay. Declared as the World Heritage Site twice for its nature beauty and geological by UNESCO, we’ll cruise through its three-thousand islands and rich rock-formations and stop at Ga Choi Island, Dinh Huong Island, Dog Island, Sail Island… You’ll be able to sample the rich seafood served on-board while viewing the islands. Late afternoon we have chance to explore the bay on our kayaks. We’ll close out the day by a romantic dinner and overnight on board.
Day 11: Halong Bay - Hanoi | (B, L, -) |
Wake-up for sun shine and morning coffee then we take a bamboo boat to visit Sung Cot Cave – one of the largest in Halong Bay. We then continue our exploration by the cruise pass-by the city’s market – Hon Gai and enjoy our last seafood lunch on-board before get back to Halong City. Our car will take us back to Hanoi in the afternoon.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 12: Hanoi | (B, -, -) |
Meet your guide at hotel and start a full day city tour of Vietnam’s capital. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. We’ll see the city’s outstanding historical and cultural sites: President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, House on Stilts, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, and become acquainted with Viet Nam’s two major religions, Buddhism and Confucianism. We get back to the very heart of Hanoi for a walk around the Lake of the Restored Sword then explore the famous Old Quarter of 36 guild streets by rickshaw. Evening highlight is a performance of the internationally renowned water puppetry theater. Return to hotel and finish the memorable trip.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 13: Hanoi – Luang Prabang | (B, -, -) |
Free until transfer to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang 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 Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, we visit the Night Market, where you can browse a lovely selection of handmade textiles, made by the local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 14: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – Khouangsi Waterfall | (B, -, -) |
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. You will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.
AM: After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of 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 also 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 small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, on the way we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village well known for its hand weaving.
PM: We continue our excursion toward Khouangsi Waterfall, en route, we visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for silk hand weaving and for traditional Saa Paper making. We return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 15: Luang Prabang - Vientiane | (B, -, -) |
The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights in the morning before catching our flight back to Vientiane.
Upon arrival in Vientiane, we see the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple 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 Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop en route to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. We watch the sunset by Mekong Riverside and spend the evening here absorbing the city’s nightlife.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 16: Departure from Vientiane | (B, -, -) |
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to Wattay airport for departure.
Siem Reap – Phnom Penh// Phnom Penh – HCM // HCM – Hue // DaNang -Hanoi // Hanoi - Luang Prabang// Luang Prabang - Vientiane
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Suggested Accommodation by VNR Travel:
Location | ACCOMMODATION | ||
Luxury | Deluxe | Superior | |
SIEM REAP | Sokha Angkor Resort | Angkor Miracle | Royal Empire |
PHNOM PENH | Inter-Continental Hotel | Phnom Penh | Lux Riverside |
HO CHI MINH CITY | Majestic Hotel | Grand Hotel | Huong Sen Hotel |
HOIAN | Palm Garden Resort | Hoian Trails Resort | Vinh Hung 2 Hotel |
HUE | Laresidence Hotel | Imperial Hotel | Romance Hotel |
HANOI | De L’Opera Hotel | Silk Path | Church Boutique |
HALONG BAY | Indochina Sails | Victory Cruise | Glory Junks |
LUANG PRABANG | Villa Maly Hotel | Villa Santi Hotel | Sala Prabang |
VIENTIANE | Lao Plaza | Mercure | Sengtawan Riverside |
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