Laos-Vietnam-Cambodia

Tour Features:   Sightseeing starts with city tour of Vientiane in Laos, and onward to Luangprabang with boat trip to Pak Ou Cave. Flight to inner land of Laos to visit the famous Plain of Jars in Xiengkhoung and also the remote ethnic hill-tribes.

Next to Phnompenh, Cambodia and sightseeing. Enjoy interesting speed boat from Phnompenh to Siemreap (Angkor) to view the life-style of the local Cambodian people. Explore extensively the complex of Angkor Wat and the surrounding. Last but not least, take a one-time chance to cruise along one of the world’s largest inland lake of Tonle Sap to see the fisherman villages

Code: IND-21

Day 1  Arrive Laos: Bangkok – Luang Prabang
Upon arrival to Luang Prabang, meet and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing around this charmful royal city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2  Laos: Luang Prabang
Full day city tour, visit National Museum (Former Old King Palace), Wat Mai, Wat Vixun, Aham. Afternoon, visit Wat Xiengthong, Wat Sene, That Luang, Siphoutthabath. Overnight at hotel.
 

Day 3  Laos: LuangPrabang
Full day excursion by boat along the Mekong River to the holy cave temple of Pak-Ou, situated in the cliff overlooking the river. Hundreds of antique Buddha images can be found.
 

Day 4  Laos: Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace located besides the Mekong River. Fly to Vientiane. Excursion to the Weaving Village, where you can see the breeding of silkworms and traditional weaving in most of the houses.
 

Day 5  Laos: Vientiane - Xiengkouang
Transfer to airport for flight to Phonsavanh in XiengKouang, an area of wide plateaux and mountain. Afternoon, excursion to the Muang Khoune, the former capital city of Xieng Khouang and visit remnants of temples, palaces, stupas, etc.
 

Day 6  Laos: Xiengkouang
Visit the amazing "Plain of Jars" where countless pots of jars in various sizes scattered all over the area with unknown origin; then excursion to Muang Kham. Tour to Tham Piou, a historic cave used during the war and continue to a hot underground spring which flows into river near-by. Visit Ban Thachok, a tribal H’mong Village, where one can touch the charm and gentle smiles of ethnic villagers. You can see their daily life and customs.
 

Day 7  Laos: Xiengkouang - Vientiane
Visit the market in the morning and fly back to Vientiane. Afternoon, sightseeing around the city visiting That Luang (1566), the revered Wat Prakeo (1565), Wat Sisaket, and the Arch Monument.
 

Day 8  Laos: Vientiane - Hanoi
Morning transfer to airport for flight departure to Hanoi. Arrival to Hanoi, meet and transfer to hotel. City tour – Hochiminh Mausoleum, Hochiminh house on Stilt, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Museum of Art, Sword Lake with Ngoc Son Temple. Evening, enjoy Water Puppet Show.
 

Day 9  Vietnam: Hanoi - Halong
Then drive to Halong via Haiphong. Visit the city port with Du Hang Pagoda in Haiphong. Overnight in Halong.
 

Day 10  Vietnam: Halong - Hanoi
Half-day beautiful boat cruise in Halong Bay to see the amazing outcrops above the sea. Bach shore and return to Hanoi.
 

Day 11  Vietnam: Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An
Flight to Danang. City tour of Danang followed by Cham Museum, Marble Mounts and China Beach. Then drive to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
 

Day 12  Vietnam: Hoi An - Hue
Morning visit Hoi An, the ancient town, boat ride to ceramic village. Continue to Hue for overnight.
 

Day 13  Vietnam: Hue
Enjoy interesting cruise on the Perfume River, visit Linh Mu Pagoda, Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb and Royal Citadel.
 

Day 14  Vietnam: Hue - Hochiminh
Arrive at the airport in Saigon, meet and transfer to the hotel. A short sightseeing tour of Saigon to Former U.S. Embassy, Notre Dame Cathedral, and China town with Thien Hau Pagoda.
 

Day 15  Vietnam: Hochiminh - Cuchi
City tour to Reunification Hall, Historical Museum, War Crime Exhibition House, and drive to Cu Chi to visit the underground tunnel built by the Vietcong during Vietnam War. Return to Saigon.
 

Day 16  Vietnam: Hochiminh - Mytho
Morning, by road to Mytho. Boat ride on the Mekong River and visit to the Vinh Trang Pagoda and an orchard island with enjoying the tropical fruits. Return to Saigon.
 

Day 17  Vietnam: Hochiminh - Phnompenh
Arrival Phnom Penh around noontime, transfer to hotel. Afternoon City tour including renowned Wat Phnom, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and renowned Central Market.
 

Day 18  Vietnam: Phnompenh - Siemreap
Morning journey by speed boat on Great Lake Tonle Sap to Siemreap (5 hours). Visit to Bayon, Baphoun, and Terrace of Elephant. Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat – late afternoon watching sunset at Phnom Bakheng.
 

Day 19  Cambodia: Siemreap
Early morning watching sunrise at Angkor Wat – then return to hotel for breakfast. The same morning tour to Small Circuit including Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda. Afternoon visit to Grand Circuit including Prasat Kravan, East Mebon, Pre Rup, Baksei Chamkrong and South Gate of Angkor Thom.
 

Day 20  Vietnam: Angkor Wat & Boat Trip on Tonle Sap
Morning visit to Rolous Group including Prasat Preah Ko, Bakong, Lo Lei. Afternoon take boat trip on Tonle Sap and if time allows may visit West Mebon.
 

Day 21  Vietnam: Siemreap - Bangkok
Free at leisure until transfer for departure flight from Siemreap to Bangkok.