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Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane (D) - the first destination of Indochina travel

* Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your centrally located hotel.
* After a short rest, we set our orientation short Walking Tour to Lao Capital, strolling around the city distance, and observing the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening.
* Seeing the city lifestyle of local Lao people.
* Dinner in a local restaurant.
* Overnight in hotel in Vientiane.

Day 2: Vientiane – Luang Prabang (B/L)

* Morning 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 previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image.
* On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we 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 call ‘Morning Market’ where you can find the antique items for collection, well handmade textile and gift away items.
* Lunch in a local restaurant.
* In Afternoon,we spend the rest of this day touring Lao capital, visiting the National Museum (Revolutionary Museum) where varied antique items and legend of Laos’s history fighters and leaders displace from the ancient times to new revolution period.
* We then board a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best - preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. UNESCO registered 1995 as World Cultural Heritage City. 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 are strolling around to see the Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful panorama sunset over this once royal ancient city and the Mekong River.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave (B/L)

* Breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple.
* We then board a boat embarking upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes.
* Lunch in a local restaurant.
* Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine.
* On return, we overland local villages at Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan continue seeing the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun, which once belongs to royal family patronage and near by Sackarine Caves.
* We cross to city and take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Flight to Hanoi (B/L)

* Breakfast, transfer to the airport for Hanoi.
* Arrive at Hanoi and transfer to the hotel.
* Lunch in a local restaurant.
* In the afternoon, take a sightseeing around Hanoi which includes such sites as the One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (ouside), the former Governor of Indochina’s Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s home and the 11th century Temple of Literature.
* Join a water puppet show.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi (B/L)

* After breakfast, leave the hotel by bus for a morning sightseeing around Hanoi which includes such sites as the One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (ouside), the former Governor of Indochina’s Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s home and the 11th century Temple of Literature.
* Lunch is served in a restaurant.
* In the afternoon, visit the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple and take a 50-minute tour of the 36 streets of the famous Ancient Quarter by cyclo, the Vietnamese version of the rickshaw.
* Join a water puppet show then transfer back to the hotel.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi - Halong (B/L/D) (160km – 3h30)

* In the morning, after breakfast, transfer to Halong Bay.
* Arrive around 12h30 and take a junk for a memorable cruise through the mystical Halong Bay.
* Be delighted with food on board and spend your day admiring one of the natural marvels of Vietnam.
* Visit islets & natural caves
* If the weather is nice, enjoy a swim in the cool blue water of the Gulf of Tonkin.
* Dinner and overnight on the junk.

Day 7: Halong - Hanoi (B/L) (160km – 3h30)

* 7h30: Breakfast.
* Discover Man’s Head Island, Tortoise Island, Luon cave, Bai Tu Long bay, Ton Island and Bai Tho Mountain.
* 11h00: Enjoy an early lunch on board.
* 12h00: End of the cruise, then drive back to Hanoi.
* Transfer to your hotel.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi-Danang-Hoi An (B/L) (750km – 1h10: by plane)

* After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a short flight to Danang located in the centre of Vietnam.
* Guests are welcomed by our guides when arriving in Danang and transferred directly to the Cham Museum.
* The luggage is taken care of by porters and delivered separately to the hotel.
* After visiting the Cham Museum, which contains the finest collection of Cham sculptures in the world, transfer to the charming historic town and the former trading port of Hoi An.
* Lunch is served in a typical local restaurant, Tam Tam restaurant.
* In the afternoon, taking a walking tour around Hoi An ancient town and exploring its treasures: the Japanese Bridge, PhucKien Assembly Hall, PhungHung Old Merchant House.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoian-Danang-Hue (B/L) (100km – 2h30)

* Leave the hotel after breakfast and transfer by air-conditioned coach over the spectacular Pass of Ocean Clouds to Hue. Hue is the former imperial capital of Vietnam from which the Nguyen Dynasty of emperors ruled from 1802 till 1945.
* Take a boat trip on the Huong River (Perfume River) to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda before re-joining the coach to visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu Duc.
* Lunch is served in a restaurant followed by a tour of the Imperial Citadel.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in Hue.

Day 10: Hue-Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (B/L) (1150km – 1h30: by plane)

* After breakfast, transfer to Hue Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
* Enjoy a tour to Cho Lon and stop at Binh Tay Market and a lacquer ware factory.
* Lunch in a restaurant.
* In the afternoon, enjoy a tour in the Old Colonial Residential Quarter and discover the old Hotel de Ville, the Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral built in the 19th century, the dazzling French-style post office and the Reunification Palace (outside).
* End the day with a free walk around your hotel.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in Saigon.

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Siem Reap (B/L)

* Breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap
* Arrive at Siem Reap airport and transfer to hotel for check in.
* Visit to South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baksei Chamkrong, Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit Angkor Wat until sunset.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 12: Siem Reap (B/L)

* Breakfast at hotel Visit of Banteay Srey and Banteay Samre temples.
* Lunch at Angkor Cafe D'Angkor, facing Angkor Wat Visit of Ta Prohm, Neak Pean and Preah Khan temples.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap

Day 13: Siem Reap - Flight to Phnom Penh (B/L)

* Breakfast at hotel Visit Floating Village and take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap.
* Lunch at hotel.
* Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure flight to Phnom Penh.
* Arrive at Phnom Penh International airport and transfer to hotel for check in.
* Dinner on your own.
* Overnight in hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 14: Phnom Penh- Departure (B)

* Breakfast at hotel.
* Phnom Penh City tour: Visit National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace and Wat Phnom.
* Lunch on your own.
* Transfer from hotel to Phnom Penh International Airport for departure flight.

End of our travel services.

Price include

* Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle
* English speaking guide
* Accommodation in twin or double shared rooms including breakfasts
* Boats for cruises
* Entrance fees for all sightseeings as mentioned on the program
* Lunches and dinners (L/D) mentioned
* Welcome gift
* Flights (Vientian – Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang – Hanoi, Hanoi- Danang, Hue- Saigon, Saigon – Siem reap, Siem reap - Pnompenh) including airport taxes and government taxes (VAT)

Price exclude

* Other International flights and airport taxes
* Visa for Vietnam
* Insurance of traveler (obligatory)
* Personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned, etc.
* Beverage, tips, etc.
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