The Grand Indochina Tour. Visiting the legendary temple of Angkor on Siem Reap, Cambodia, Mekong River in Laos. The water puppet show and vietnamese traditional art are extremely impressive and truly masterpiece you can’t miss!
Itinerary
Day 1: VIENTIANE – LUANG PRABANG
Arrive Vientiane by TG… and connect Lao Aviation domestic flight to Luang Prabang (lunch in Vientiane or Luang Prabang depends on the flight schedule). Upon arrival Luang Prabang, transfer to the hotel.
Followed by visit to Wat Phousy on the top of the hill overlooking the Mekong River. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight : at Manoluck or similar
Meal : L/D
Day 2: LUANG PRABANG
Breakfast at hotel, visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple, then take the traditional boat trip upstream on the Mekong River to visit Pak Ou Caves, located at the side of the steep cliff on the bank of the Mekong River housing hundreds of Buddha statues. Picnic lunch at the bamboo cottage at the bank of the river. In the afternoon, visit en route local rice-wine distillery and Ban Phanom weaving village.
Overnight : at Manoluck or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 3: LUANG PRABANG – VIENTIANE
Breakfast at hotel, visit the Luang Prabang national museum, Wat Mai and Wat Visoun. LunchTransfer to the airport. Depart Luang Prabang by QV flight. Arrive in Vientiane and direct transfer to visit Hophrakeo, Wat Si Saket,the Patousay and Phra That Luang (depending on time permits). Check in at the hotel.
Overnight : at Novotel Belvedere or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 4: VIENTIANE – HANOI
Breakfast at the hotel, visit Vientiane morning market and transfer to Wattay Airport. Depart Vientiane by VN 824 for Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi, transfer to the hotel. Lunch own account, then cycle tour (2 hrs) to visit to the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Dinner at local restaurant (Evening : Water puppet show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water).
Overnight : at Sunway Hotel or similar
Meal : B/D
Day 5: HANOI – HAI PHONG
Breakfast at hotel, visit to Temple of Literature built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Fine Arts Museum, Quan Thanh Temple, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum(closed on Monday, Friday and the whole October and November) and Residence, One Pillar Pagoda and Army Museum. Lunch at local restaurant in Hanoi. Drive to Hai Phong, visit to the Cathedral, Garden theatre, Hang Kenh Tapestry, Du Hang Pagoda and Kenh temple. Check in at the hotel.
Overnight : at Royal Garden Harbour View Hotel or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 6: HAI PHONG – HALONG BAY – HAI PHONG – HANOI
Breakfast at hotel, then leave hotel to the quay. Take off by hydrofoil for Cat Ba Island. On arrival, move to a wooden boat to cruise the best part of Cat Ba Island and Halong Bay through the limestone islets. Seafood lunch on board. Return to Cat Ba Island to catch the hydorfoil to Hai Phong (3.00-4.00 pm). Pick up at Hai Phong quay and transfer back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi and check in at the hotel.
Overnight : at Sunway Hotel or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 7: HANOI – HUE
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for morning flight to Hue. Arrive in Hue, the royal city of Vietnam’s last ruling dynasty and transfer to the hotel. Boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hon Chen Temple and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit Imperial Citadel and Khai Dinh Tomb.
Overnight : at Saigon Morin Hotel or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 8: HUE – DANANG – HOI AN
Breakfast at hotel, depart Hue for Danang across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Upon arrival in Danang, transfer to visit Cham Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit Marble Mountain and China Beach, then drive to Hoi An to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th-18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight : at Hoi An Hotel or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 9: HOI AN – DANANG – HO CHI MINH CITY
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Danang Airport for morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Meet on arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh and transfer to the hotel. Lunch at local restaurant. City tour in the afternoon : chinatown or Cholon , Thien Hau Pagoda, Historical Museum and former Presidential Palace.
Overnight : at Equatorial or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 10: HO CHI MINH CITY – PHNOM PENH
Breakfast at hotel. At leisure before transfer to the airport. At 11.45 Depart Ho Chi Minh by VN813 for Phnom Penh. Arrival in Phnom Penh and transfer to the hotel. Lunch at the hotel, then have Phnom Penh city tour ; visit to the Victory Monument, Wat Phnom, National Museum of Fine Arts , Wat Ounalom, Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight : at Hotel Cambodiana or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 11: PHNOM-PENH – SIEM REAP
Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the airport. Depart Phnom Penh by VJ flight for Siem Reap (10 kg. luggage allowance). Upon arrival, direct transfer to the hotel. Visit of South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple Complex, Baphun, Terrace of Elephant, Leper King and Royal Palace Enclosure. Lunch at the hotel. Visit of Angkor Wat and Phanom Bakheng. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight : at Angkor Hotel or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 12: SIEM REAP
Breakfast at hotel, visit to the Victory Gate, Thommanon-Chau Say Tevoda, Ta Keo Temple, Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang and Kravan temples. Lunch at hotel, then visit to the North Gate of Angkor Thom, Prah Khan, Neak Poan, Ta Som , Eastern Mebon and Pre Rup Temples. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight : at Angkor Hotel or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 13: SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH OR BANGKOK
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the airport. Depart Siem Reap by VJ flight for Phnom Penh. Arrive in Phnom Penh and connecting flight for next destination.
