DAY 1: ARRIVE LUANG PRABANG
Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and check in the hotel, take some rest before climbing the 328 stairs at Mount Phousi for spectacular views over the town. Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.
DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVE
Early morning, participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms. Following breakfast, take a boat upstream to visit Pak Ou Cave. En route, stop at Ban Muang Keo, vilage of traditional Lao rice whisky distilling. Have lunch and back in Luang Prabang to visit Ban Xangkhong. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG - KUANG SI WATERFALL
Following breakfast, take aboat on Mekong River to picturesque Ban Chan, a pottery village. And take the morning market tour then visit local ethnic villages of at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. Then visit the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall. Get back to Luang Prabang & enjoy the Ramayana Dance Show at the Royal Palace. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – HANOI
In the morning you will be free at your leisure then say goodbye to Luang Prabang and head to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel for check in. Followed by a water puppet performance. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 5: HANOI CITY TOUR
Your day will start at Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, the house on stilt and the One-pillar pagoda. Your next stop is Temple of Literature then head to Ethnology Museum. Wrap your day with one hour for cyclo tour around Old Quarter and finish with a Water Puppet show. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 6: HANOI - HALONG BAY
Early breakfast at hotel then depart to Halong . Embark at the cruise at around noon and enjoy your lunch. After lunch, continue to discover Halong Bay – the UNESCO World Heritage Site . Each cruise will have different schedule for and you may visit a beautiful cave, have some swimming or other activities. Dinner and overnight on board
DAY 7: HALONG BAY - HANOI – HUE
Rising to the sound of the ocean welcoming another lovely day you will enjoy sunrise and some exercise on the sundeck. After breakfast, sail to visit one of the finest and widest cave in the Bay. Participate in some activities on board and enjoy the fresh air then sailing to the pier for disembarking. Get back to Hanoi for the flight to Hue.
DAY 8: HUE WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Breakfast in the hotel before setting off on a romantic cruise on the Perfume River. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be a wonderful experience for you. This afternoon you will embark on a tour including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.
DAY 9: HUE - MY SON - HOI AN
Following breakfast, take a drive over the Hai Van pass and visit ruins at My Son Holy Land - one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. Once in Hoi An, you will check into your hotel and overnight in Hoian
DAY 10: HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN WORLD HERITAGE SITE
A morning cycling tour into the countryside around Hoi An then you will stop at the Tra Que organic village. Lunch will be in a local restaurant then you enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Overnight in Hoian
DAY 11: HOI AN - DA NANG - SIEM REAP
Today, transfer to Danang for the flight to Siem Reap . Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be welcomed by our guide. Take some rest before the visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous Bayon, Baphoun, the Terrace of Temple, and the Terrace of the Leper King, wonderful sunset from the top of the Phnom Bakheng Hills. In the evening, enjoy dinner with a Khmer Apsara dance show. Overnight stay in Siem Reap.
DAY 12: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR COMPLEX
After breakfast, morning excursion to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, from here, continue to Bayon Temple. Later this morning, visit Ta Prohm temple, in the afternoon travel to the pretty temple of Banteay Srei. Back to hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 13: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE
Depending on your departure time, take time to explore Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake “of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Either you stay at your leisure in hotel until transfer to airport after any excursions for onward flights
- Accommodation in shared twin room with air-condition (AC) and private bathroom (Check in time: 14.00/ Check out time: 12.00)
- 2D1N Halong Bay cruise
- Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
- Transfers and tours with local English speaking guides in private air-conditioned vehicles
- All entrance fees, boat fees and / or cyclo fees as mentioned in the programme
- Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicles
- International and Domestic flights (quoted separately, if requested)
- Surcharges for other language guides
- Surcharges for night-time services, especially applied for transfers with arrivals after 23:00 hrs and arrivals or departures before 06:00 hrs.
- Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday, Peak season and Compulsory Gala Dinner (TBA at booking time)
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
- Drinks with meals
- Visa
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme
- Tips
