Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Start point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Arrival Hall)
- Accommodation
- Resort (My Dream Resort), Resort (Le Bel Air Resort), Resort (Satri House - Deluxe Room)
- Day 2
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Resort (My Dream Resort), Resort (Le Bel Air Resort), Resort (Satri House)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Long tail boat cruise upstream on Mekong River to Pak Ou caves
- Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves with sacred Buddha images
- Visit H'mong and Lao Loum villages
- Participate in local activities - wooden cotton spinning, weaving, rice harvesting
- Visit Kuang Si waterfall with swimming in turquoise pools
Landmarks Pak Ou caves Kuang Si waterfall Mekong River - Day 3
Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Luang Prabang to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel De Rond), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Wat May temple
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong National Museum Wat May - Day 4
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine at restaurant, vegetarian foods available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel De Rond), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with mausoleum and gardens
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison museum
- Lunch at restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Complex One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 5
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat and fried rice, vegetarian food available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel De Rond), Hotel 5* (The Legend Hanoi Hotel - Deluxe Room), Hotel 4* (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Visit temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Cycling around villages
- Boat trip through Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit cave system including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Nau Ruou Cave
- Buffet lunch with local foods
Landmarks Hoa Lu ancient capital Trang An - Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served on board while cruising), Dinner (Served on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Premium cruise), Berth / Cabin (Aurora cruise), Berth / Cabin (Scarlet Pearl cruise)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Halong City jetty
- Check-in formalities on cruise
- Lunch on board while cruising
- Afternoon activities on boat or relaxation
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 7
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hoi An
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Served on boat while cruising), Lunch (Served on boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Hotel 5* (Allegro Hoi An - Junior suite)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing on Halong Bay
- Breakfast on boat
- Cruise through Halong Bay islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Lunch on boat
- Return to Halong City pier
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 8
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (5 Vietnamese foods prepared during the experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Hotel 5* (Allegro Hoi An - Junior suite)
Included Activities
- Tour through coconut forest in Hoi An old town
- Learn special food preparation
- Visit local colorful market
- Experience Eco-Village Cam Thanh with bamboo basket boat
- Learn fishing net throwing and purple crab catching
- Collect handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves
- Learn traditional Vietnamese cooking methods
- Prepare and enjoy 5 Vietnamese foods
- Lunch included
Landmarks Cam Thanh Eco-Village - Day 9
My Son
My Son- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At local house with cold herbal tea and fresh air)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Hotel 5* (Allegro Hoi An - Junior suite)
Included Activities
- Visit My Son Sanctuary World Cultural Heritage site
- Walking tour through landscape with English-speaking guide
- Enjoy Champa traditional performances
- Learn rice paper making at local house
- Lunch at local house with herbal tea
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River to Hoi An
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Thu Bon River - Day 10
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialty restaurant with Hue style dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hue Serene Palace hotel), Hotel 4* (Cherish Hue hotel), Hotel 5* (La Vela Hue hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel via Hai Van Pass or Tunnel
- Stop at Lap An lagoon for photos
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb
- Lunch at local specialty restaurant with Hue style dishes
- Visit Imperial Citadel of Hue
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lap An lagoon Khai Dinh Tomb Imperial Citadel of Hue Thien Mu Pagoda - Day 11
Phong Nha or Paradise Cave
Phong Nha or Paradise Cave- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hue Serene Palace hotel), Hotel 4* (Cherish Hue hotel), Hotel 5* (La Vela Hue hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit La Vang Holy Land
- Visit revolutionary historical sites: Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, Doc Mieu Base, Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Phong Nha Cave OR Paradise Cave (depending on departure date)
- Boat trip on Son River for water cave visit
Landmarks La Vang Holy Land Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Phong Nha Cave Paradise Cave - Day 12
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Nesta Saigon Hotel - Premium Room), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe), Hotel 4* (Alagon D’antique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private transfer to Hue airport
- Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Nesta Saigon Hotel - Premium Room), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe), Hotel 4* (Alagon D’antique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cu Chi Tunnel system exploration
- Tunnel introduction and video presentation
- Explore living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, field hospitals
- Special tea and cassava served
Optional Activities
- Try real gun shooting
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 14
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Nesta Saigon Hotel - Premium Room), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel - Colonial Deluxe), Hotel 4* (Alagon D’antique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise to Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands
- Walk around Unicorn Island
- Enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family business
- Visit honey-bee farm
- Enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
- Meet local villagers
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing for those unable to cycle
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River - Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tara Angkor Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 3* (City River Hotel), Hotel 5* (Borei Angkor Resort)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private transfer to airport
- Day 16
Angkor
Angkor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with Cambodian cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tara Angkor Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 3* (City River Hotel), Hotel 5* (Borei Angkor Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit South Gate of Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Phimeanakas
- Visit Royal Enclosure
- Visit Elephants Terrace
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Lunch at local restaurant with Cambodian cuisine
- Visit Angkor Wat temple
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Phimeanakas Royal Enclosure Elephants Terrace Terrace of the Leper King Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Wat - Day 17
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tara Angkor Hotel - Superior room), Hotel 3* (City River Hotel), Hotel 5* (Borei Angkor Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Rulos market
- Visit local pagoda
- Tour floating stilt-house villages
- Boat trip through floating village
Landmarks Tonle Sap Lake - Day 18
Siem Reap Departure
Siem Reap Departure- End point
- Siem Reap International Airport (REP), Airport Rd., Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Departure gate)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
- Private transfer to airport
