Indochina Discovery

21 Days / 20 Nights

This 21 day tour of Indochina, includes visiting Hanoi, the World Heritage site of Halong Bay, the Citadel in Hue, the ancient town of Hoian, a river tour on the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam. Followed... Read more

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At a Glance

Hanoi: 2N - Halong: 1N
Hue: 2N - Hoian: 3N - Saigon: 4N
Can Tho: 1N - Phnom Penh: 1N
Siem Reap: 3N - Vientiane: 1N
Luang Prabang: 2N

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  • Trip highlights

    Vietnam: City of Hanoi, old quarter, Historical sites in Hanoi, Overnight cruise in Halong bay, Hue Citadel and Emperor Palace, Hoian old town, tour and shopping in Ho Chi Minh,  Cu Chi tunnels, Unique temple and mass in Tay Ninh, Mekong tour, Floating market

    Cambodia:
     Spiritual Angkor temples

    Laos:
    Luang Prabang old city, Khoangsi water falls, Vientiane

    Brief itinerary

    Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (Dinner) Day 2: Hanoi city tour (Breakfast) Day 3: Hanoi - Halong bay overnight cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day 4: Halong bay - Hue (Breakfast) Day 5: Hue tour (Breakfast, Lunch) Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoian (Breakfast, Lunch) Day 7: Hoian City tour (Breakfast, Lunch) Day 8: Hoian - free day (Breakfast) Day 9: Hoian - Danang - Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City tour (Breakfast) Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi tunnel - Tay Ninh (Breakfast, Lunch) Day 12: Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho (Breakfast, Lunch) Day 13: Can Tho - Cai Rang Market - Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast) Day 14: Ho Chi Minh - Phnom Penh (Breakfast) Day 15: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap by speed boat (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 16: Angkor Tours - Day 1 (Breakfast) Day 17: Angkor Tours - Day 2 (Breakfast) Day 18: Tonle Sap Lake - Luang Prabang (Breakfast) Day 19: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Khuang Si Waterfall (Breakfast) Day 20: Luang Prabang - Vientiane (Breakfast) Day 21: Vientiane - Departure (Breakfast)

    Trip Inclusions

    • Transport in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver  
    • Accommodation: Double or Twin sharing room at mentioned hotels or similar
    • Meals as mentioned
    • Speed boat from Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
    • Entrance fee to indicated sights
    • Boat trip in Halong Bay, Hue, Mekong Delta, Tonle Sap Lake and Luang Prabang
    • English speaking guide

    Trip Exclusions

    • Other meals
    • Gratuities - Click here for reference
    • Drinks
    • Domestic flights: Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Ho Chi Minh City and Luang Prabang - Vientiane
    • International flight tickets: Ho Chi Minh – Phnom Penh, Siem Reap – Luang Prabang
    • Single room supplements
    • Peak season surcharges during Christmas, New Year, Lunar new year
    • Personal expenses
    • Travel insurance
    • Visas
    • Any optional additional tours or activities during free time

    Map Itinerary

    Additional Information

    • Best time to travel: October, November, December, March and April.
    • Bargain time to travel: May to September

      Note - Halong Bay can be misty and breezy in January and February and this can limit views of the scenery. 
  • Day 1 Arrival Hanoi

    Your holiday starts as we meet you at Hanoi airport (Noi Bai), and you’re taken directly to your hotel. Hanoi is a stylish and exciting city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia‘s most striking colonial architecture. The lakes and parks provide pleasant and relaxing escapes from the bustle of the city, overnight in Hanoi.

    Meal: Dinner

    Day 2 Hanoi city tour

    After breakfast at hotel, you are followed by a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this site is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origin dates back to the foundation of Hanoi a thousand years ago. Your tour of Hanoi continues with a trip to the remarkable Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s first university. After your own lunch, you’ll enjoy the always impressive Ethnology Museum dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. You'll then continue to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem. In front of this lake is the famous Water Puppet Theatre where you'll see a fantastic performance. Overnight in Hanoi.

    *If the history is too much, you can click here to view this option include litter history & visit traditional village 

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 3 Hanoi - Halong bay overnight cruise

    After an early breakfast you start with a transfer out to the internationally famous and stunningly beautiful Halong Bay, made world famous by James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies. Arriving just before lunch, you’ll embark on a Halong bay traditional cruise. Take lunch on board and enjoy the afternoon and overnight cruise as it provides you with fantastic views of the fabulous scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands which amazingly rise from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves, some of which you’ll visit. Overnight on board in Halong Bay.

    *The details cruise program will be update upon confirmed depend on your choice of cruise

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4 Halong bay - Hue

    The tour continues with a morning spent cruising on to the Man’s Head, Tortoise islands and then Luon Cave by small bamboo boat. After an brunch check out and continue to travel though Bai Tu Long to Bai Chay for disembark, meet the driver and guide to transfer you back to Hanoi. On the way we stop to visit But Thap Pagoda and Dong Ho painting village before transfer to airport for evening flight to Hue. On arrival Hue, you are met and transferred to your hotel.

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 5 Hue tour

    In the morning you will be met at hotel to take a short drive to explore the massive Hue citadel built in 1804 - 1833 followed by Western architecture combining with Eastern citadel containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City... This Royal Residence was destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive but with renovating by a great work of local artist will hold you back to know more about Nguyen dynasty. Your next stop is Khai Dinh Mausoleum built in 1885 for the 12th Emperor of Nguyen dynasty located on Chau E Mountain.

    Trip continue to Minh Mang mausoleum located on Cam Khe mountain by the tip top of Perfume River, the construction built by 10.000 workers & artists within 3 years. Minh Mang emperor was the 2nd King under Nguyen Dynasty who was tightening country relationships & change name to Dai Viet for more power and influence in the region and international. Continue the trip you will board for Dragon boat to cruise downstream river to visit charming of Thien Mu pagoda built in 1601 lying on the top of Ha Khe hill by side of the river, hidden behind 7 layers of Phuoc Duyen tower. Overnight in Hue.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

    Day 6 Hue - Danang - Hoian

    Upon leaving Hue you drive south to Hoian, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by traders from various cultures. The scenic road is hugging the coastline before crossing over the winding Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes of Lang co Beach. You stop en route to visit Non Nuoc Beach, Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe and the Cham Museum in Danang City before reach Hoian old town. Overnight in Hoian.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

    Day 7 Hoian City tour

    The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional buildings with Chinese and Japanese influence. There’s plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, 200 years old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda and vibrant market.  Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. You’ll understand why many visitors come to Hoi An again and again. Ask your guide for a recommendation to local food for your dinner and more site to your own experience !  Overnight in Hoian.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

    Day 8 Hoian - free day

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 9 Hoian - Danang - Ho Chi Minh

    There is some time for your own at leisure in the morning at a nice beach in Hoian before continue your Vietnam Holiday by transfer to airport for an hour flight to Ho Chi Minh. Greeting at airport and drive to the most bustle city of Vietnam which we named Pearl of Indochina. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

    Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

    Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City tour

    Your journey begins with Saigon Post Office.  Afterwards, we’ll visit the History Museum where there is a special exhibition of Phu Nam country which dates back to the 2nd century ‘Oc Eo’ civilisation. You'll also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best examples of Taoist temples in Vietnam. This afternoon, you call in the Museum of War Remnants which provides a very partial, but riveting perspective of the Vietnam war, and the Binh Tay market in Chinatown area. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 11 Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi tunnel - Tay Ninh

    After an early breakfast you’ll avoid the city heat to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.  The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Viet Cong in the American war. Afterwards, you'll continue to the headquarters of Cao Dai religious sect which is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members.  It’s an unusual religion with an eclectic mix of different saints from different religions, and has Victor Hugo and Charlie Chaplin as patron saints. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

    Day 12 Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho

    You'll head out of the city for the Mekong Delta with a visit to Cai Be for a local traditional boat trip to observe the daily lives and activities of the local people who live along the river. Visit the various fascinating local cottage industries including rice paper makers and bonsai nurseries before docking at Vinh Long and continuing to Can Tho, the largest town in the Mekong Delta. Over night at a hotel in Can Tho.

    Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

    Day 13 Can Tho - Cai Rang Market - Ho Chi Minh

    The last day of your tour in Vietnam takes you to Can Tho, which is famous for its Cai Rang floating market where hundreds of local boats drift on the Mekong River and sell local agriculture products.  An early wake up is required to start your trip before returning to hotel for breakfast.  You’ll head back to Ho Chi Minh City before noon, on arrival city you're free to relax in the afternoon back in HCMC, may to do some final shopping, or just to enjoy yourself Vietnamese style – sitting in a café watching the world go by. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 14 Ho Chi Minh - Phnom Penh

    There is some free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh on our own before a transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport you’re your departure flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International airport, met and transfer to city centre to start your trip visit Phnom Penh. Your private tour visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. Then continue your visit at Wat Phnom Temple, a small hill crowned by an active Wat (Pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh. Overnight at Phnom Penh.

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 15 Phnom Penh - Siem Reap by speed boat

    After breakfast this morning group will transferred to speed boat for your 5 hours trip to Siem Reap on Mekong river. Greeting on arrival and transfer to hotel, in the evening you will enjoy dinner with Apsara dance.

    *The cruise may not operate during Mar & Apr due low water level

    Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

    Day 16 Angkor Tours - Day 1

    Today we continue exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with 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, the Terrace of the Leper King. Today we also visit other temples as Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. The grand circuit with Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup Temples, is also visited this afternoon before we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments of Angkor Wat temple. Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 17 Angkor Tours - Day 2

    This morning we will visit the largest complex and impressive sand stone art here Angkor Wat temple. The temple constructed in the 12th century cover an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive structure, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Continue our private tour in Siem Reap we visit incredible Ta Prohm temple settle among of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of mans creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. Overnight in Siem Reap.

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 18 Tonle Sap Lake - Luang Prabang

    We embark to visiting the Khmer Village and enjoy view of the rice field and a lots of palm trees with great fresh air. We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Then we transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Transfer from Luang Prabang International Airport to your hotel, time permitting climb Phousi Hill, with its 328 steps, it’s a rewarding walk as once at the summit you’ll have for a fabulous panorama view over the town centre and the mighty Mekong River and beyond. We return to your hotel late afternoon and the evening will be at your leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 19 Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Khuang Si Waterfall

    For those early risers you have a fantastic opportunity to take part in the daily morning ritual of Alms giving to the saffron-clad monks who walk along in single file collecting offerings, normally food. This is a unique tradition throughout Laos and the monks are fully supported by the local residents. After breakfast, we’ll take you on an amazing long tail boat journey along the Nam-Ou & Mekong Rivers , through the beautiful Laotian countryside all the way to Luang Prabang, passing by the local villages and seeing the real everyday life of the villagers going about their chores including fishing, trading & washing along the rivers on our 5 hour journey. We’ll stop on the way to see the fascinating Pak Ou caves, which in fact are a cave system of two interlinked caves, crammed full of Buddha statues left behind by pilgrims over generations and then we’ll observe the traditional process of rice wine distillation in Ban Sanghai, after lunch spend the afternoon at Kuang Si Waterfall set in a delightful jungle setting relax by the waterfall or have a swim in one of its turquoise pools.

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 20 Luang Prabang - Vientiane

    Explore Luang Prabang, today you will visit the Laotian Royal Palace officially known as Haw Kham which was built during the French colonial era for the King and his family. The site was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly by palace and be received there. In 1975, the monarchy was overthrown and the Palace was then converted into a National museum. Transfer to the airport for flight to Vientiane, upon arriving in Vientiane the nation’s capital city we’ll take an afternoon city tour, starting with the thousands of miniature Buddha’s at Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple in the city and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo which used to house the Emerald Buddha, now in Bangkok, Thailand. We’ll then take a short ride across the city to see the National symbol of Laos which is the ‘That Luang Stupa ‘and stop at the imposing Patuxay Monument Laos Arch de Triumph a reminder of the French Colonial period. We’ll arrive at our hotel late afternoon in time for you to relax before dinner.

    Meal: Breakfast

    Day 21 Vientiane - Departure

    Take a short trip to the Morning market to pick up a souvenir or just browse before transferring to Wattay International airport for your onward flight.

    Meal: Breakfast
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