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

- Hotel check-in at 14:00. An additional fee will be charged if you want an early check-in

- Spend leisure time while waiting for lunch

Notes: Please be present at Pole No.10 (Outside the Terminal Gate) to find our representatives or directly contact us, and we will easily find you. 

Afternoon/ Night:

- Have options to watch cultural shows such as:

+ Thang Long Water Puppet Show: a traditional water performance show which tells a story of rural life in the northern villages

+ Hanoi Cooking Class Half Day: start the first day in Hanoi by joining the cooking classes to get to know more about Vietnamese cuisine

Hanoi Arrival

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

- 8:00: Start the half-day city tour:

+ Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university

+ One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples

+ Mausoleum of 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: one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam

- Lunch at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant

Afternoon:

- Walk back to the hotel 

- Have free time for the rest of the day

Evening:

- Spend leisure time at the hotel in Hanoi

Visit One Pillar Pagoda, One Of Vietnam’s Most Iconic Temples

Morning: 

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Transfer to Halong Bay, a natural wonder recognized as a World Heritage Site

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

- Have lunch on the cruise

 Afternoon:

- 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, and relaxing

Evening: 

- Enjoy dinner and stay overnight on board

Kayaking In The Crystal Water In Halong Bay

Morning:

- 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 and take an early lunch

Afternoon:

- Travel back to the main deck where the driver is waiting to transfer to the airport for the flight to Da Nang

Evening:

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

Explore Some Magnificent Caves In Halong Bay

Morning/ Afternoon:

- 8:00: Join a walking tour to explore Hoi An 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

Evening:

- Pay a visit to 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

Wander Around Hoi An Ancient Town To See The Colorful City

- Have a free day in Hoi An

- There are several recommendations to explore Hoi An:

+ Discover My Son Holly Land Half-day: obtain an awareness of the mysterious and sacred magnificence of Vietnam's old culture

+ Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh Village: have firsthand experience working in a Vietnamese farm village

+ Hoi An Vespa Tour: take a tour to go around the town exploring the culture and local’s life

Admire The One Of A Kind Design Of My Son Sanctuary

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 the airport to the hotel when you arrive

Evening:

- Spend free time relaxing, unwinding, or exploring the dynamic city on your own

The Vibrancy Of Ho Chi Minh City

Morning:

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

- Visit various interesting places in Ho Chi Minh City during the tour: 

+ War Remnants Museum: the oldest museums in the city show the absolute and brutal truth about the Vietnam War

+ The Reunification Palace: a famous historical monument in Ho Chi Minh

+ Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral: the oldest church and the top famous attraction in Ho Chi Minh City

+ Old Post Office: with the ​French colonial design​, the post office is listed as the most iconic and oldest building in this bustling city

+ A local market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs

Note: The Ho Chi Minh half-day city tour departs either in the morning or in the afternoon depending on availability

Afternoon:

- Discover local life and culture

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

Evening:

- Free time for the rest of the day

Visit A Historical Site, Reunification Palace

Morning/ Afternoon: 

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- 08:00: 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 in the Delta

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

- Visit fish farms and exotic fruit farms 

Evening:

- Travel back to Can Tho to stay overnight

Discover The Uniqueness Of Local Life In Mekong Delta

Morning:

- Have an early breakfast at the hotel

- 08:00: 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:

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

Evening:

- Spend one night in this sleepy little town

The Dynamic And Bustling Morning In Cai Rang Floating Market

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

Evening:

- Have free time at leisure

Wat Phnom The Only Hill In Town With Sacred Sites

Morning: 

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Start enjoying the city tour at around 08:00

- Visit most of the must-see places in Phnom Penh:

+ Independence Monument: a majestic structure that dominates Phnom Penh city center

+ Royal Palace compound:  a complex building, which home to the King of Cambodia

+ Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple): contains  a collection of priceless Buddhist and historical objects

+ National Museum: Cambodian's largest museum

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

- Have free time eating lunch in local venues

Afternoon:

- Transfer directly to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap 

- 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

Evening:

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

Head To The Antique Capital Of Angkor Thom

Morning: 

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

- At 08:00: visit 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:

- 13:30: 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

Evening: 

- Enjoy a buffet with Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a restaurant

- Enjoy your free day in Siem Reap

- Join our optional tour below:

+ Tonle Sap Lake Half Day: a chance to sail around the Tonle Sap lake, the largest lake in Indochina

+ Siem Reap Zipline Half Day: enjoy the zipline - an outdoor activity to cross the jungle

+ Sunset by Quad Excursion: admire the sunset and witness the local's life in Cambodia

Have An Unforgettable Moment Together Experiencing The Zipline

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

Evening:

- The dinner will be served at the local restaurant with traditional dance & folk songs 

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 before taking the boat back to Luang Prabang

Afternoon:

- Head to 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

Evening:

- 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

Wat Xiengthon, The Classical Laotian Architecture

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

Note: You can swim in the pools at Kuang Si waterfalls - The Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park closes from 15 Apr – 30 Jun; 01-14 Sep, & 01 Jan every year

Night:

- Free time resting in Luang Prabang

The Biggest Waterfalls In Luang Prabang Kuang Si Waterfalls

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 

- Stroll around the riverbank and sense nature, admire 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: 

- 13:30: 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

Pak Ou Caves, Considered An Important Religious Site Of Locals In The Area

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