Unveiling the Soul of Indochina
15 Days of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Discovery
Code Tour: ITEPRV-15 , ITESIC-15
Tour Style: Private Tour
3 Countries (Vietnam 9 Nites, Cambodia 2 Nites, Laos 3 Nites)
+10 Destinations
4 Flights
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Danang – Bana Hills – Hoi an – Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Cu Chi Tunnels – Siem Reap – Angkor – Tonlesap Lake - Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Southeast Asia with our captivating 15-day tour! Discover the time-honored charm of Hanoi and its bustling streets, cruise through the breathtaking Halong Bay, and explore the ancient town of Hoi An. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of HO CHI MINH and venture into the enchanting Mekong Delta.Unravel the mysteries of Cambodia's awe-inspiring Angkor temples in Siem Reap before moving on to the spiritual haven of Luang Prabang in Laos.
BRIEF ITINERARY
ACCOMODATIONS / HOTELS LIST
3 STARS ★★★
HANOI: Golden Rooster Hotel
DA NANG: Century Hotel Da Nang
HO CHI MINH: Elios Hotel
SIEM REAP: City river Hotel
LUANG PRABANG: Sunrise Garden House
4 STARS ★★★
HANOI: May De Ville Legend
DA NANG: Paris Deli Danang Beach Hotel
HO CHI MINH: Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa
SIEM REAP: Tara Angkor Hotel
LUANG PRABANG: Le Bel Air Resort
5 STARS ★★★★★
HANOI: Hotel Du Parc Hanoi
DA NANG: Grand Tourane Danang Hotel
HO CHI MINH: Hotel Grand Saigon
SIEM REAP: Borei Angkor Resort & Spa
LUANG PRABANG: Satri house
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1 HANOI ARRIVAL (NO GUIDE) PRIVATE TRANSFER
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival, you are met at the Noi Bai airport and transferred to the hotel. The official check-in time is 14.00 pm. Free on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi
Inclusions:
- Private Airport Transfer
- Hotel in Hanoi
DAY 2 HANOI FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B) PRIVATE TOUR
Ho Chi Minh Complex
Temple of Literature
Breakfast in your hotel.
The tour starts at: 8.00 am
Today is your full-day city tour to explore Hanoi’s capital. In the morning, you start to visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, President Ho Chi Minh's stilt house - where Uncle Ho lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. We continue our trip to Tran Quoc pagoda, Buddhist relics, and national heritage, lying on one side of West Lake. Then we’ll proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum where you can find out the diversity of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.
In the afternoon: We drive to Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) which is considered the first university in Viet Nam. After that, we drive back to Hoan Kiem legend lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple which worships Van Xuong Saint and Tran Hung Dao, the former general commander. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum will close from 12/6-15/8 every year for maintenance.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is only open in the morning, except Monday and Friday morning, and close in the afternoon.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer as itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fee
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Hanoi
DAY 3 HALONG BAY DAY TRIP (6 HOURS) (B/L) - SHARING CRUISE PRIVATE TOUR
Halong Bay day cruise
Kayaking in Halong Bay
Breakfast in your hotel.
PICK-UP TIME: 7.45-8.00 am
Our bus and guide pick you up from the hotel and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, and stop over for a rest on the way.
12:00: Arriving at Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing
The ship will take you on a 5-6 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which is renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops that have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoying Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat.
13:45: Arriving at Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titov Island with a sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with an excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay-like paradise.
16:30: Returning to Halong Cruise for relaxing and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There is a lot of time for sunbathing on the upper deck and enjoying the great fun of group touring fellows among the world's iconic natural scenery.
18:00: Disembarking for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- English-speaking guide in Halong
- Entrance fee
- Kayaking
- Meals: B/L
- Hotel in Hanoi
DAY 4 HANOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG (B) - (NO GUIDE) PRIVATE TRANSFER
Have breakfast at the hotel and freely relax on your own.
2.5 hours before the flight time, our driver (no guide) will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for the flight to Danang.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Danang (no guide). Overnight in Danang.
Inclusions:
- Private airport transfer
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Danang
DAY 5 DA NANG - BANA HILLS - GOLDEN BRIDGE - DA NANG (B) PRIVATE TOUR
Bana Hills
Golden Bridge
Breakfast in the hotel.
08.00 am: Meet your guide and driver to head to Ba Na Hills. Take Cable Car ride from Ba Na Hills station, stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain - the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
You should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge hanging in the foggy hills of the mountain, witnessing the amazing and gorgeous view of Danang City.
Have lunch in Bana Hills on your own
Afternoon: Free for joining games in Fantasy Park - the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 - 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park…
15h00: Transfer from Ba Na Hills back to the hotel. Free time at your leisure.
Overnight in Danang.
Please note in Fantasy Park: Wax Museum, Cotton Animal Game and Carnival Skill are excluded ( expense is on your own account).
Inclusions:
- Private transfer, Local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee, Bana Hills cable car tickets
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Danang
DAY 6 DA NANG - SON TRA - MARBLE MOUNTAIN - HOIAN - DA NANG (B) PRIVATE TOUR
Marble Mountain
Hoi an
Breakfast in the hotel.
PICK UP TIME: 9.30 AM
Pick you up from your hotel warmly welcome you to start our trip. Drive along Hoang Sa-Truong Sa Street to Son Tra peninsula, visit the Linh Ung pagoda - the city sympol of peace. Enjoy the beautiful view from the top
Continue to visit Marble Mountain, discover the stunning natural caves, the mysterious pagodas and the Stone Carving Village.
Head to Hoian & visit the Fukian Assembly Hall to encounter ancient architecture, and see the Japanese Covered Bridge.... Walk around for shopping & enjoy the beauty of lanterns.
17.00 pm - 18.00 pm Return to Danang. Arrive to hotel.
Overnight in Danang hotel.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer, Local English-speaking guide, Entrance fee
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Danang
DAY 7 DA NANG - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B) - NO GUIDE PRIVATE TRANSFER
Have breakfast at the hotel and freely relax on your own.
2 hours before the flight time, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Inclusions:
- Private airport transfer
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 8 HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA MY THO (B/L) PRIVATE TOUR
Vinh Trang Pagoda
Mekong Delta
Breakfast at the hotel.
8.00am: Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit the honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
In the afternoon, go by xe loi (local tuktuk) arround the village and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta.
17.30pm: Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer as itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fee
- Boat trip in the Mekong delta
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 9 HO CHI MINH HALF DAY CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS (B) PRIVATE TOUR
Independence Palace
Cu Chi Tunnels
Breakfast at hotel
08.00am: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch on your own.
Depart for the Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have a short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relaxation or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (on your own expense).
19.00pm: Return to Saigon.
Overnight at Ho Chi Minh City hotel.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fee
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
DAY 10 HO CHI MINH - FLIGHT TO SIEM REAP (B) -( NO GUIDE) PRIVATE TRANSFER
Breakfast at your hotel, freely relax.
3 hours before the flight time, our driver will pick you up and transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, you are warmly welcomed by our friendly tour guide and then transfer to hotel for check in. Rest of the day is free time to explore the town. (Official check in 14:00 and check out 12:00pm). Meal on your own account and overnight in Siem reap.
Inclusions:
- Private airport transfer
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 11 SIEM REAP - FULL DAY ANGKOR (B) PRIVATE TOUR
Angkor Wat
Breakfast at hotel, we leave hotel then start your visit to the World Heritage Site; visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue visit Ta Prohm. One of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them.
Afternoon, visit the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat. We stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Meal on your own account and overnight in Siem Reap.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer, Local English-speaking guide, Entrance fee
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 12 SIEM REAP - TOKESAP LAKE - FLIGHT TO LUANG PRABANG(B) PRIVATE TOUR
Tonle Sap Lake
Breakfast at your hotel. explore the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. During your boat ride through Chong Khneas, you will see ordinary Cambodians going about their daily life in the floating village. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and current.
Afternoon, transfer to Siem Reap Airport for flight to Luang Prabang.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Inclusions:
- Private car transfer
- Local English speaking guide
- Boat
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 13 MEKONG RIVER CRUISE – PAK OU CAVE (B) PRIVATE TOUR
Royal Palace Museum
Wat Xiengthong
After breakfast, you will first visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. We then embark on a leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine.
On arrival back in the city, we will visit the old Wat Sene and the nearby magnificent Wat Xiengthong a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful ‘tree of life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall.
If time permits, we will drive out of the city to visit Ban Xangkhong, the Thai Lue village, which is famous for its arts and crafts. We also visit the nearby village of Ban Xienglek specializing in making the traditional Saa paper.
You can either get to the nearby village and join a petanque game with the local team.
Late afternoon, we will make a stop at Wat Prabath to admire the sunset; this is the ideal place to catch the last beauty of the day.
The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Tip: If you are fond of various ethnic cultures, you can visit Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday).
Inclusions:
- English speaking guide
- Private transfer
- Entrance fee
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 14 KUANG SI WATERFALL (B) PRIVATE TOUR
Kuang Si Waterfall
Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of
Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.
We then visit the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace. Just set on the ground, the local people come here to barter their day’s catch from rice, to vegetable, to fish, or chicken.
After breakfast at the hotel, we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River. If time permits, we will visit UXO Visitor Center (closed on Saturday, and Sunday), where you can find the documentation about the secret war in Laos.
Then transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si, which is the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50 - metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals. There is also the chance to walk to the nearby village of Ban Thapene, and explore the hidden waterfalls, which is rarely visited by other tourists. If you wish, take a short visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers. On the way back to Luang Prabang, we will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, set serenely close to the Mekong, this beautiful, traditionally styled workshop, where weavers, spinners and batik makers produce top - quality fabrics, offers free tours every half - hour. This is also one of the best spots to admire the sunset in Luang Prabang.
Transfer back to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Inclusions:
- English speaking guide
- Private transfer
- Entrance fee
- Meals: B
- Hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 15 ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE – DEPARTURE (B) PRIVATE TOUR
Elephant Village Camp
8:00 am – 8:30 am: Pick up by our English - speaking guide from your
hotel lobby within Luang Prabang, Laos.
Arrival at the Elephant Village Camp:
Welcome greeting by your guide and participate in a short briefing about elephants
Elephant Feeding: Get up close and personal with elephants
Explore Elephant Village: Visit our elephant hospital, museum, gallery and dung paper making facility!
One on One Experience: Enjoy the impressive experience of being a Mahout! 1 person per elephant
Boat trip to the Tad Sae Waterfall: Ride in a traditional Lao long boat to the Tad Sae Waterfall and relax or swim in the clear water. Swimsuit recommended! (note: water levels will vary with seasonal conditions)
Lunch: Dine at our Elephant Camp restaurant. Your buffet lunch is served with coffee / tea and drinking water (vegetarian options are available)
1:00pm: Depart the camp. Transfer back to your Hotel in Luang Prabang
You are free to stroll around the town for your own exploration before taking the departure flight.
Inclusions:
- English speaking guide
- Private transfer
- Entrance fee
- Meals: B
CHILDREN POLICIES
- Child under 4 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: Free of charge.
- Child from 4 – under 7 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of charge
- Child from 7 – under 9 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 75% of charge
- Child from 7 – under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 85% of charge
- Child from 4 – under 12 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 100% of charge
- Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of charge
INCLUSIONS:
- Hotel in double/twin/triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast
- Private transfer
- Meals as indicated: B-Breakfast / L-Lunch / D-Dinner as program
- Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (01-02 bottles/guest/day based on tour)
- Entrance fees, boat trips, and excursions
- Excellent local English-speaking guide.
EXCLUSIONS
- E-visa
- GST and TCS tax
- International flights
- Beverage, Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Tipping for tour guide and driver
- Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
- Peak season or special event rates: Xmas, New Year and Tet Holiday (Lunar New Year from 09 Feb -> 15 Feb, 2024), National Holidays (29 Apr – 02 May; 2 Sept), Danang International Firework Festival 2023 (2-3-4/6, 9-10-11/6, 16-17-18/6, 23-24-25/6, 7-8-9/7/2023)
- Others not mentioned or specified above
- Bank charge or transaction fee if any
- Domestic flights if any
TERMS & CONDITION
Payment Term:
◼ Deposit: 50% of tour cost after booking is confirmed, the balance will be collected in Hotel on the arrival day.
Cancellations will be charged as belows:
All flights are non-refundable
◼ 60 days prior to arrival date: No cancellation charge. We Guarantee 100% Money Back. (Except local flights are non-refundable)
◼ 59 - 30 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge.
◼ 29 - 15 days prior to arrival date: 20%
◼ 14 – 8 days prior to arrival date: 50%
◼ 7 days prior to arrival date: 100 %
◼ No show: 100%
IMPORTANT NOTES
◼ Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
◼ Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Luna New Year, and National Holidays) and other local special events may be subject to supplementary charges.
◼ Hotel checkin is 14.00pm on arrival day and checkout time is 12.00pm on departure day. Surcharge for early check-in or late check-out will be applied.
◼ All the above services & tours have not yet to be booked before we receive your confirmation.
◼ If proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the booking time, alternative options will be advised.