Indochina Like A Local: Cambodia, Vietnam & Laos 22 days

Afternoon

Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, the tour guide picks up you and transfers you to the hotel in the city center.

Finishing checking in at your hotel, you will have free time to relax and explore Siem Reap until the welcome dinner with the Apsara Dance show

After dinner, you will be transferred back to your hotel and stay overnight in Siem Reap

Explore The Cambodia Angkor Wat

Morning

08:00: Visit the temple dedicated to the mother of Jayavarman VII - the Ta Prohm Temple, which used to be the place to film the famous Hollywood film, Tomb Raider

Explore more of the Grand Circuit with ancient temples, such as Rre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, and Preah Khan

After the tour, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon

The afternoon is the time for you to discover Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. It has five distinctive towers emblazoned on the Cambodian flag.

Return to your hotel to rest and stay overnight.

Visit The Old Ta Prohm Temple

Afternoon

You are free in the morning. You can choose to relax at your hotel or go out to explore on your own, such as taking a Tuk Tuk ride, and scrolling around the local market for some souvenirs

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Phnom Penh

Morning

Join the sightseeing tour to explore the Royal Palace compound, one of the impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces

Continue to the Silver Pagoda, which displays plenty of Buddha statues decorated and made with diamond, emerald, gold, and silver

Take a visit to Independence Monument and National Museum. The tour stops at Wat Phnom, the only hill in town with sacred sites

Afternoon

Around midday, the tour guide transfers you to the boat station, then you will take a speed boat across the border of Vietnam

Upon arrival in Chau Doc, you are transferred to the hotel. After checking in, you will have an overnight stay in Chau Doc

Royal Palace Compound, A Famous Tourist Destination

Get On A Speedboat To Chau Doc

Morning

After enjoying your breakfast, you will get on the car or bus to Cai Be /Can Tho at around 08:00 - 08:30

Upon arrival, board the ship with a friendly welcome from the cruise staff and get familiar with your cabin

Enjoy your lunch while the boat cruises through the branches and canals of the Mekong

Afternoon

Sit back on the sundeck or in our lounge to enjoy the lush vegetation and the diverse daily life of the people in the Mekong Delta

Disembarking the cruise, join the land excursion, and stroll through lush orchards or rice fields. You can see how food is processed or watch how locals build their boats

Back to the cruise and enjoy your favorite drink at the bar while the sunset is over the magnificent water landscape

NOTE: The detailed itinerary of the Mekong Eyes Cruise can be different, please contact our sales consultants for updated information

Morning

Morning tea break will be served on board in the early morning

08:00 is the time to check out the cruise. Begin an excursion on rowing sampan to explore small canals and enjoy folk music 

Ride a bicycle or walk through small villages along the Mekong River. Take samples and try your bargaining skill with local people

• On Monday /Wednesday /Friday, you will explore the small channels of the Mekong Delta around Cai Be with a small sampan or by foot. Have lunch at the Mekong Rest Stop
• On Tuesday /Thursday /Saturday, have lunch in Vinh Long City 

Afternoon

Disembark in Can Tho /Vinh Long and transfer by shuttle bus to Ho Chi Minh City

NOTE: The activities may be changed, you should ask our sales consultants to have the latest program of the cruise

Morning

Join the sightseeing tour to explore Ho Chi Minh City:

• Go to the bustling Cholon (Chinatown) and the colorful Ben Thanh Market to have a glimpse of the local lifestyle
• Visit Thien Hau pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas of the Chinese people in Ho Chi Minh City to admire the amazing Chinese architectural art
• Stop at Notre Dame Cathedral (currently under renovation), which was inaugurated in 1880 and became the spiritual and cultural crucible of the French presence in the Orient
• Move to the Old Post Office designed by Gustav Eiffel, resembling a grand railway station
• Explore the former Presidential Palace, renowned for its symbolic role in the fall of Saigon in 1975, and the War Remnants Museum to know more about the brutal truths about the Vietnam War

A Family Visits Saigon Post Office

Morning

After savoring your breakfast at the hotel, you are transferred to the airport for the flight to Da Nang, then travel a short distance south past the famous Non Nuoc Beach

Head to the enchanting town of Hoi An, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage

Upon arrival, you will check in at the hotel and stay overnight in Hoi An

Morning

Ride a bicycle along picturesque country roads outside Hoi An. Our destination is a local farm in Tra Que Vegetable Village

Take a short tour around the vegetable gardens, and learn more about the local produce and farming techniques

Join locals in their preparation and fertilizing of the land

You will have lunch in the village

Afternoon

After a short rest, you will cycle back to Hoi An. The remainder of the day is free at leisure, you can explore the ancient town on your own

Experience A Local Farm In Tra Que Vegetable Village

Morning

Get transferred from Hoi An to Hue by private car or shuttle bus. Upon arrival in Hue, you will join the food tour by cyclo:

Taste the goodness of Hue, explore and eat delicious Hue food like a local

Our friendly local tour guide will explain the history as well as the background of the dishes while you are enjoying them

Take A Picture In Hai Van Pass On The Way To Hue

Morning

Explore Hue by taking part in the city tour and move to the major attractions of the city:

• Have a relaxing boat trip along the Perfume River, then go to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most fascinating and ancient pagodas in Hue, with lush surroundings and unique construction 
• Visit Hue Citadel, which has been officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, to witness its delicate design and listen to some stories of Vietnam’s history
• Stop by a local market to choose some souvenirs for yourself, and enjoy some Hue cuisine here

Afternoon

Free at leisure till time to take a short flight to Ha Noi in the evening. You are transferred to your hotel, and stay overnight in the city

Explore The Ancient City Hue

Morning

08:00: Pick you up at your hotel for the city tour on the motorbike (Sites are viewed from outside):

Stop by some famous attractions of Ha Noi and have a chance to learn more about their history, such as Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Opera House, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, West Lake, ...

Pass some of the most exclusive real estates in Vietnam to find out lifestyle differences between the central district and others

Have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant

Afternoon

Free time at leisure for the rest of the day

Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum During Hanoi City Tour

Morning

After breakfast, you are picked up at your hotel and head to Mai Chau by van  

Arrive in Mai Chau at mid-day, enjoy a welcome drink, then have a traditional lunch in the village (vegetarian available)

Afternoon

Start a cycling tour around the village, see farmers working in fields and locals weaving scarves, and visit surrounding peaceful villages (at your own expense)

Return to the hotel and enjoy the outdoor BBQ party in the garden, watch the Thai traditional dance, and drink the traditional liquor “ruou can”

Overnight in a communal stilt house or valley view bungalow

A Cycling Tour Around The Mai Chau's Natural Landscapes

Morning

Follow our local tour guide to more remote rural villages, including Na Meo and Na Mo. When arriving in the villages, you can understand more about their culture and customs

Come back to the homestay for lunch and check out

Afternoon

This afternoon, you have free time for shopping and relaxing. Around 15:00 - 15:30, it’s time to say goodbye to the host to get back to Hanoi on the shuttle bus

Arriving in Ha Noi, the driver will drop you off at your hotel. Stay overnight in Ha Noi

On The Tour To More Remote Rural Villages

Morning

Around 08:00 - 08:30, you will leave Hanoi to Halong Bay, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its thousands of marvelous limestone karsts

Arrive at Halong Bay at noon, and you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight stay on the cruise. Receive a hospitable from the crew team with a welcome drink and listen to the safety instructions

Have an excellent menu of fresh seafood for lunch while enjoying the beautiful view of the bay through the restaurant’s window

Afternoon

After the break, join some activities such as visiting the caves, kayaking, and swimming in the ocean,... depending on the cruise itinerary

Return to the main cruise to have dinner on board. After that, you can also take part in various fun night activities on the cruise such as squid fishing

Have an overnight stay on the cruise

Get On A Cruise To Explore Halong Bay

Morning

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and join a Tai Chi lesson. Following is a light breakfast while the boat continues cruising quietly through the spectacular limestone formations of Halong Bay

Start the last excursion to an attraction in Halong Bay, such as Trung Trang Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Viet Hai Village, etc. (The specific activity will base in each cruise)

Have brunch while the boat cruises back to the cruise port. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by the driver and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi

Free time at leisure for the rest of the day

Morning

Have leisure time in Hanoi before your departure flight to Vientiane (Check-out time is at 12:00. If you want a late checkout, please contact our travel consultant)

Get transferred to the airport in Hanoi for your onward flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival in Vientiane, you are transferred to the hotel to check in 

Afternoon

• Visit the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and one of the most important temples in Vientiane 
• Go to see the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image
• Witness the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa and take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument on the way to the hotel

Savor a welcome dinner at a local restaurant with traditional dance and folk songs, that is the best chance to experience the local culture

Wat Sisaket A Temple With Many Buddha Statues

Morning

After breakfast, you will leave the capital to travel to Vang Vieng. You will pass through spectacular countryside, visit the busy and colorful market of KM52 

Stop at some places to take photos, including Hin Heup Bridge and the fish market in Ban Tha Heua 

Arriving in Vang Vieng, you can enjoy stunning scenery with limestone outcrops that remain unspoiled, despite recent developments with the advent of tourism

Afternoon

Head to Tham Phoukham Caves, where you can see the most beautiful and famous limestone cavern, surrounded by natural forests.

Explore the paddy field areas, and the local cultures, meet the local villagers, and learn about their daily lifestyles. When you arrive at the cave, you can swim in the small natural pool in front of the caves

After the cave tour, you return to the town and enjoy the leisurely boat along the Namsong River to admire the sun setting behind the mountains

See The Most Beautiful And Famous Limestone Cavern Tham Phoukham Caves

Morning & Afternoon

Walk around the local market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in a typical Lao rural area. You will head to the cave of Tham Jang, which was used in the early 19th century in defense against the Chinese invaders

Continue to visit Ban Phathau, a very pleasant village, to explore the different local lifestyles. After that, you say goodbye to the local village, then get on the new road to Luang Prabang, one of the best-preserved traditional cities in Southeast Asia

On the way, you pass some stunning landscape scenery with a mixture of steep terraced fields and hills villages, which is a great place for you to take a photo. Have a chance to admire the panoramic view over the surrounding area at the peak of more than 2000 m

Before reaching Luang Prabang, we will make a short stop to visit the local school at Ban Nasala

Pay A Visit To The Magnificent Tham Jang Cave

Morning

When you finish your breakfast at the hotel, the tour guide will take you to major attractions of Luang Prabang, including:

• Visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family
• Embark on a leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River, and reach the mysterious Pak Ou Caves to explore numerous Buddha images inside the caves
• Stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine, and visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong

Afternoon

Travel to Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday) to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures 

Take your chance to admire the beautiful sunset in Wat Prabath, and enjoy the peaceful moment of the day

Visit the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang

The Mysterious Pak Ou Caves

Morning

Wake up early when the sun rises, and join the daily morning almsgiving, the most sacred tradition of Laos. After the activity, your sightseeing tour will begin:

• Head to the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace to see local people selling their day’s catch 
• Return to the hotel, you can climb 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River
• Visit Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang and was once home to the Prabang Buddhas
• Transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls, where you can witness the breathing view of this natural waterfall, and there are swimming pools where you can immerse yourself in the cool water
• Explore Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers

Afternoon

In the afternoon, we visit the Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park and the Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center, the places where you can have a chance to catch a glimpse of both natural beauty and Laos culture

End the tour by returning to your hotel in Luang Prabang

Climb To The Top Of Phousi Hill For A Panoramic View

Morning

You are free to stroll around the town for your own exploration before being transferred to the airport to take the departure flight. Hope your trip brings you many happy memories!