Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Odyssey 20 days

Morning: 

- Arrive at Hanoi airport

- Pick up at the meeting point by our tour guide and listen to a short briefing

- Transfer directly to the hotel in Hanoi

- Spend leisure time while waiting for lunch

Afternoon/ Night:

- Have options to watch cultural shows such as Water Puppet Show and Vietnamese Cooking Class or Foodie Tours, which are presented through links below:

+ Thang Long Water Puppet Show

+ Hanoi Cooking Class Half Day 

Morning: 

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Travel by car or by motorbike upon your interest. The route can also change subject to the client’s interest

- 8:00am: Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples, Mausoleum of the President Ho Chi Minh, and his modest house on stilts

(Sites are viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Jun - Aug)

- Walk around West Lake and visit its sixth-century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda

- Lunch at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant

 Afternoon:

- Walk back to the hotel 

- Have free time for the rest of the day

Night:

- Spend leisure time at the hotel in Hanoi

Morning: 

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- The driver picks up and transfers to Halong Bay, which is considered a World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty

- Welcomed by the boat crew when on board, then check-in

- Have lunch on the cruise

 Afternoon/ Night:

- Spend leisure time relaxing on the cruise

- Join some activities on the boat to discover the beauty of the bay including kayaking, visiting a cave, and swimming in the sea, depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day

- Returning to the junk, relaxing, and having dinner. Overnight on board.

Morning/ Afternoon:

- Get up early in Halong Bay to join Tai Chi lessons or just enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the bay

- Have breakfast on the cruise

- Explore the most stunning caves in Halong

- Take an early lunch

- Continue to travel back to the main deck where the driver is waiting to transfer to the airport for the flight to Danang

Afternoon/ Night:

- Spending time relaxing at the last minute on a cruise

- Tour guide picks you up and takes you to a hotel in Hoi An for checking in

Morning/ Afternoon:

- 8:00am: Join a walking tour to explore Hoi An's ancient town

- Wander along old streets, cross several old houses, see how the daily lives of local people are, and witness how historical elements of the town merge with modernity

- Stop at some of the ancient monuments of the ancient town, including the Japanese Covered Bridge or Fujian Assembly Hall of Chinese

Night:

- Pass by a handicraft store, where the creation of most notable souvenirs in town is completely handmade, and buy some of them to bring back to your hometown

- Spend leisure time purchasing gifts and souvenirs

- Free day in Hoi An

- There are several recommendations to explore one of our adventures below

Option 1: Discover My Son Holly Land Half-day

Option 2: Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh Village

Option 3: Hoi An Vespa Tour 

Morning/ Afternoon:

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Spend a free day exploring the city

- Transfer to the airport in Da Nang by our driver to catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh City

- Transfer from airport to hotel when you arrive

Night:

- Spend free time to relax, unwind or explore the dynamic city on your own

Morning:

- Explore Ho Chi Minh City on a half-day city tour from 8:00am

- On the tour, visit various interesting places in Ho Chi Minh City including the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Old Post Office

- The last stop would be at a local market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs

Afternoon/ Night:

- Discover local life and culture

- Walk back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City after the market

- Free time for the rest of the day

Morning/ Afternoon: 

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- 8:00am: Travel to Can Tho province to explore the Mekong Delta

- The tour guide comes to pick up you for the tour to the Mekong Delta

- Explore the urban center of the south on the way to the Delta

- Enjoy the fresh air and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the countryside, still untouched by tourism when arrived the Delta

- Get on the boat and experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways

- Visit fish farms and exotic fruit farms 

Night:

- Travel back to Can Tho to stay overnight

Morning:

- Have early breakfast at the hotel

- 8:00am: Visit the floating market in Can Tho

- Travel along the Mekong and the natural network of canals by motorboat and sampan under the shadows of water coconut trees

- Taste seasonal fruits in the orchard

- Meet friendly locals and visit the region’s lively floating markets

Afternoon/ Night:

- 14:00pm: Get a road transfer to Chau Doc

- Spend one night in this sleepy little town

Morning/ Afternoon:

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Head to the boat station to take the speed boat to Phnom Penh

- While arriving at the station, our tour guide transfers you to the hotel for checking in

Night:

- Have free time at leisure

Morning: 

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Enjoy the city tour with our tour guide picked up at the hotel

- 8:00am: Visit most of the must-see places in Phnom Penh, including Independence Monument, Royal Palace compound,  Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), National Museum

- Explore Wat Phnom - the only hill in town with sacred sites

- Have free time eating lunch in local venues

Afternoon:

- Transferred directly to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap with no guide

- The bus will stop at Arunras Restaurant for the restroom and where you can buy your own meals or snacks

- When arrived at Borei Seang Nam station in Siem Reap, a new guide is introduced and picks you up at Borei Seang Nam station

- Our tour guide transfers you to the hotel in the city center for refreshments

Night:

- Free night to explore Siem Reap, and prepare for your much-anticipated visit to Angkor tomorrow

Morning: 

- Join a full-day tour to explore the Angkor Wat complex

- The tour starts at 8:00am with the visit to the jungle Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers

- Head to the antique capital of Angkor Thom, starting from the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk

- Explore the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King

- Have free time eating lunch in local venues

Afternoon:

- 13:30pm: Explore Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor

- Watch a wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat or somewhere possible

Night: 

- Enjoy a buffet with Khmer Traditional Dance Show at Amazon or Kulen II restaurant

Enjoy your free day in Siem Reap. You can join our optional tour below:

+ Tonle Sap Lake Half Day

+ Siem Reap Zipline Half Day

+ Sunset by Quad Excursion

Morning/ Afternoon: 

- Transfer to Siem Reap International airport and catch the flight to Luang Prabang

- At the Luang Prabang airport, you will be picked up by our tour guide and then transferred to check in at the hotel

- Spend free time strolling around the city for your own exploration of this ancient town

Night:

- The dinner will be served at the local restaurant with traditional dance & folk songs which gives the first impression of Lao culture

Morning: 

- Our guide and driver pick us up at the hotel for the transfer to The Pha Tad Ke

- The boat departs from Ban Wat That at 9:00. You will have a 15 minutes boat ride down the Mekong River. 

- As soon as arrived at Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden, a short presentation about the gardens will be presented

- Immerse in the amazing mountainous Mekong landscape and learn how to make a bamboo stick animal at the site of the hunting lodge of the former royal family in the Ginger Garden and the Ethno-botanic Garden

- Visit the Arboretum, Palm Garden, and Bamboo Garden overlooking the rice fields

- Stop by the Mist House where it introduces the vital role of biodiversity conservation

- Have an optional orchid talk at Pha Tad Ke Nursery to ask any questions about all the gardens

- Try a delicious Lao set lunch at the Pha Tad Ke café before taking the boat back to Luang Prabang

Afternoon:

- Visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, which represents classical Laotian architecture

- Visit the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts

- Climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for a panoramic sunset view of the city and the Mekong River

Night:

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

Morning: 

- Picked up at the hotel by our guide and driver at 06:30

- Join the morning alms giving, one of the most sacred Laos traditions dating back to the 14th century

- Behold the parade of more than 200 Buddhist monks walking down the street to gather their daily meals from the residents

- Have breakfast at the hotel after being experienced the flavor of local life when taking part in morning market activities

- Get transferred to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center (TAEC), which fully presents the Lao diverse ethnic culture

- Join in a 60-minute presentation and question-and-answer session at “Ethnic Diversity and Cultural Change in Laos” that gives background on Laos’ ethnic communities, their history, and their cultural practices, including livelihoods and crafts

Afternoon:

- Head to the beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls, the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang area

- Visit the Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers

- Stop to visit the Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park on the way back to Luang Prabang

- Swing by the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, where a short tour to get information about Silk, weaver, about the Women that work in the Centre is presented

Night:

- Free time resting in Luang Prabang

Morning: 

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Picked up at the hotel by our tour guide and driver at 08:30 

- Head to Muang Soune, which locates 5 km from the center in the north of Luang Prabang by the bank of Nam Ou river

- Stroll around the village with the host family to see the life of the local people where everything is answered by the chief village including the living conditions and the history

- Have lunch at the house of the host family

Afternoon:

- Have options such as spending time relaxing or joining in agricultural activities like planting and harvesting in rice fields

- Observe the traditional fishing techniques, walk around the farm and rice field, and swim in the Nam Ou River

- Support the host with preparing the dinner which describes Lao cuisine

- Join the Baci Ceremony before dinner, held by the elders of the village

Night:

- Listen to the folk tales in the Laos language during dinner by the host family and get translated by our tour guide

- Stroll around the riverbank and sense nature, admiring the starry sky before going to bed

Morning:

- Admire the sunrise over the Nam Ou River, and the nearby mountains

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Join the fishing tour using traditional fishing techniques by the stunning Nam Ou River

- Take a boat trip exploring the surrounding areas

- Come back to the village and join the transfer back to Luang Prabang

- Stop at Ban Pak Ou to have lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Pak Ou caves, Mekong, and Nam Ou River

Afternoon: 

- 13:30pm: Visit Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes were left inside by pilgrims

- Take the boat downstream the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang

- Pass by Ban Chan, the tranquil village on the other side of the Mekong River

Night:

- Arrive at a hotel in Luang Pharbang and relax for the rest of the day

Morning:

- Free to explore the village of Ban Chan by yourself

- Visit the underground kilns which are used to cook hundreds of jars at a time

- Get a transfer to the airport for the flight out of Laos

- The tour ends at the airport.