Indochina Tours - Indochina Tour Services - Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia Tours

Taking this 14 day trip, you will visit the most interesting sites of Cambodia, Vietnam & Laos. Touring from Siem Reap with discovering temples of Angkors to Phnom Penh - Cambodia's Capital then to Ho Chi Minh City - Bustling city in Vietnam, Hoi An Ancient Town, Hue Citadel, Halong Bay World of Wonder and end in historic city of Luang Prabang.

Tour Route: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Saigon – Hoi An – Hue – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Vientiane – Luang Prabang.

Tour program:

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival (/D)
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor temple complex, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport then transfer to hotel for check in. After that, begin exploring the magnificent temples of Angkor including Angkor Wat, the south gate of Angkor Thom and the Bayon. The day concludes with a panorama view of the dramatic sunset from the summit of Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: Siem Reap City Tour (B/L/)
Continue exploration with a visit to mystical Ta Prohm where its original structure, embraced by overgrown roots of giant fig trees, have been preserved by archeologists as an example of what the entire Angkor complex may have looked like when it was first rediscovered. Other temples in the area include Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevoda, Thammanon, Bantey Kdei and Srah Srang.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (B/L/)
Morning sightseeing includes Roluos group of monuments, Preah Khan, Neak Poan, Ta Som, Mebon and Pre Rup temples. Late afternoon flight to Phnom Penh and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 4: Phnom Penh City Tour (B/L/)
City tour includes the National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, and Toul Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crime (please be warned that the display are graphic in nature). Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phnom Penh – Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Morning flight to Saigon and transfer to hotel. City tour highlights include the former Presidential Palace, the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Chinese district of Cholon with the herbal market located along Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 6: Saigon – Tay Ninh – Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon (B/L/)
Drive 170 km to Tay Ninh, located near the Cambodian border and birthplace of the Cao Dai religion. Visit the Great Cao Dai Temple and observe the noontime prayer as priests dressed in colorful robes and their followers chant below the "All Seeing Eye." Continue to the famous Cu Chi tunnel to explore the amazing underground tunnel system built by Vietnamese guerilla fighters during the war. On the way back visit a rice paper making factory in Cu Chi district before heading home. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 7: Saigon – Da Nang – Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L/)
Morning transfer to the airport for a 1-hour flight to Danang with an immediate visit to Marble Mountain and China Beach before driving another 30 km to Hoi An. A former international trading port during the 17-18th century, Hoi An is a charming small town with an eccentric mix of western and eastern-influenced architecture. Take a walking tour on its narrow cobblestone streets visiting former merchants' houses, Phuc Kien Pagoda, the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful bazaar. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoi An – Hue Citadel (B/L/)
Drive 2 hours to Hue via scenic Hai Van Pass where a spectacular panorama of the central coastline can be viewed at the summit before descending pass the fishing village of Lang Co. The former imperial city of Hue offers an insightful look into its regal past with visits to Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's most revered religious monument. Overnight in Hue.

Day 9: Hue – Hanoi (B/L/)
Morning sightseeing of the Royal Tombs of Emperor Khai Dinh and Tu Duc before late morning flight to Hanoi. After lunch, begin a tour of this charming capital city visiting the One Pillar Pagoda, Fine Arts Museum, Temple of Literature, Lake of the Restored Sword and the Old Quarter of "36 streets of 36 wares." This evening enjoy a traditional performance by Hanoi's famed water puppet troupe. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L/)
Pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8.00am then depart for Halong. Driver directly to Ha Long city through beautiful countryside with rice fields, upon arrival (12.00am), get on boat and start your cruise.
While the junk is passing many islets, rocks, caves, floating villages and beaches on Ha Long bay, your lunch will be served on board with fresh sea food. You’ll then visit Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Cave) & Dau Go caves (Wood Hidden Cave) - the most beautiful caves among the many caves in the Bay. 16: 30pm: Disembarking and leave for Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at around 19:30. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 11: Hanoi – Vientiane (B/L/)
Morning transfer to the Noi Bai Airport for a 2'hour flight to Vientiane, the sleepy capital of Laos. Afternoon city tour include visits to Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo (which once enshrined the Emerald Buddha now in Bangkok), the sacred That Luang Monument and Patousai Monument. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 12: Vientiane – Luang Prabang (B/L/)
Transfer to Wattay Airport for a 35-minute flight to the northern mountain kingdom of Luang Prabang. An afternoon city tour includes a visit to the former Royal Palace and several of Luang Prabang's revered temples including Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, and Wat Visun. Climb to the top of Mount Phousi for a spectacular sunset view over the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 13: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B/L/)
Travel on a long-tailed boat on the Mekong River to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves where hundreds of gilded and wooden Buddha statues are housed inside a towering limestone cliff. After a picnic lunch on the banks of the Nam Ou River, visit the riverside village of Ban Hang Sae to observe the making of rice wine and a textile weaving demonstration. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 14: Luang Prabang Departure (B/)
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for the departure flight. End of trip.

Trip includes:

• Local English tour guide, other languages are available on request
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Meal as mentioned in the tour program: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
• Accommodation: twin sharing room at the below mentioned hotel or similar one
• All entrance fees to indicated sights
• Boat trip in Halong, Hue, Siem Reap
• Flight ticket used in the tour (economy class): Siem Reap - Phnom Penh; Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh city; Ho Chi Minh - Danang; Danang - Hanoi; Hanoi - Vientiane; Vientiane - Luang Prabang.

Trip excludes:

• International flight in/out Indochina and airport tax
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses such as drinks, other meals,...
• Tips
• Single Supplement
• Hotel Early check in and late check out
• Others not mentioned in the tour program

Tour cost: Rates vary frequently. Please Contact Us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.