Day 1: Arrive Phnom Penh, a city tour
After a arrive Phnom Penh, pick up and transfer to check in hotel. Phnom Penh. We will start touring around Phnom Penh. We will visit to the Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, the Independence Monument and Toul Sleng genocide museum.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
Day 2: Phnom Penh - Siem Riep - Visit Angkor temples
In the morning we departure to the airport to take the flight to Siem Riep.
Continue to visit Siem Riep, the base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor: South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as most complete structure of Angkor Wat which was built by King Suryavarman II in the middle of the 12th century over a period of about 30 years. In the afternoon we visit the Ta Promh, Angkor Wat and view sunset from Phnom Bakheng.
Overnight in Siem Riep
Day 3: Continue visiting Angkor Wat
Full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre and Victory Gate: Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo and Banteay Kdei.
Overnight in Siem Riep
Day 4: Siem Reap-Saigon, half day city tour
Transfer to the Siem Reap Airport for departure flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. In the afternoon, enjoy the sightseeing in the city. We come to see the Reunification Palace (also known as Independence Palace). It is one of the most fascinating sights in Sai Gon and was once the symbol of the South Vietnamese government. We continue to China Town and Ben Thanh market for shopping activities
Overnight in Saigon
Day 5: Mekong delta: Boat trip on river canal & Floating market (Lunch on fruit garden)
We depart from the hotel in the morning and drive southwards to the Vinh Long Province, which is situated between two branches of the downstream Mekong river.
On arrival, we enjoy a boat trip along the river's narrow waterways, overhung with dense vegetation. We will have the opportunity to try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. For lunch (optional) we will serve you the local delicacy - an Elephant's-Ear fish. We continue with a visit to the Caibe floating market before we drive back to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 6: Saigon-Danang- Transfer to Hoian ancient town
Free at leisure until transfer to airport to take flight to Danang. Upon arrival, transfer to Hoian and relax for the rest of the day
Overnight in Hoian
Day 7: Hoian tour - Drive to Hue: Imperial Citadel
In the morning, have a tour around to visit the Ancient town of Hoian. Then we leave Hoian to proceed to Hue. Upon arrival, check in hotel, and then visit the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market
Overnight in Hue
Day 8: Hue: Perfume River cruising -fly to Hanoi: Cyclo ride & water puppet show
In the morning, boat trip along the Perfum River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. We continue the visit to Tu Duc tomb before heading to airport to take flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Then enjoy 1 hour cyclo tour to explore the Old Quarter and enjoy the shopping activities. In the evening, enjoy Water Puppet show performance
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 9: Drive to Halong bay, 4 hours Halong bay cruising (Lunch on boat)
After breakfast we drive to Halong Bay- one of the most stunning natural wonders of Vietnam. Whoever
comes to Vietnam should not miss the chance to visit Ha Long Bay, a picturesque blend of harmonious transition between the mountains and the sea. Ha Long Bay belongs to the Bac Bo (Ton Kin) gulf (about 200km from Ha Noi) and stretches an area of 1,500 km2 with three thousand green islands that look like gems. Many islands bear names given by fishermen according to their shape: Cone-shaped Cookie, Banana, Small Fish, Tortoise, Nail, wading Ox etc
In Ha Long Bay we will board a junk for a fantastic cruise through Ha Long Bay (4 hours). Have seafood lunch on boat. Overnight in Halong
Day 10: Halong - Half-day Hanoi city tour
In the morning, we return to Hanoi and continue with half-day excursion in Hanoi. We will visit the Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday), the One-Pillar-Pagoda and the historical Temple of Literature. Then on to a cyclo tour in the Old Quarter with its lively and narrow streets as well as we will visit a typical local market. In the early evening we will attend a performance of a traditional Hanoian Water Puppet Theatre.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 11: Hanoi- Vientiane- Mekong river sunset
Transfer to the airport to take flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we set our orientation short Walking Tour to Lao Capital, strolling around the city distance, and observing the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Seeing the city lifestyle of local Lao people.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 12: Vientiane - Luang Prabang
We start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph. From there, we visit the Central Market call 'Morning Market' where you can find the antique items for collection, well handmade textile and gift away items.
We spend the rest of this day touring Lao capital, visiting the National Museum (Revolutionary Museum) where varied antique items and legend of Laos's history fighters and leaders displace from the ancient times to new revolution period. We then board a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best - preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. UNESCO registered 1995 as World Cultural Heritage City. After a short rest, we are strolling around to see the Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful panorama sunset over this once royal ancient city and the Mekong River.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 13: Full day excursion to Pak Ou cave
Breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a boat embarking upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we overland local villages at Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan continue seeing the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun, which once belongs to royal family patronage and near by Sackarine Caves. We cross to city and take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 14: Luang Prabang - Departure
Early this morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice. This is the highlight of tour prior goodbye to this charming city.
Breakfast, we then visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. We continue visit the silver smith's and Fine Arts School and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights before we catch a flight goodbye to this ancient city. End the tour
