Visit Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos)
VISIT INDOCHINA - VIETNAM, LAOS & CAMBODIA
Durations: 10 days
With a combination of cultural and historical exploration and street life experiences, the program promises to bring travelers memorable moments and deep insights into the cultural identity of Southeast Asian people.
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Welcome to Hanoi! Our guide will ensure a smooth transfer from the airport to your hotel, where you can unwind and refresh after your journey. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. However, if you're feeling energized and ready to explore, simply let us know, and we'll gladly suggest some options, such as a leisurely food tour, a hands-on cooking class, or a gentle stroll through the charming food streets.
Morning breafast at the hotel, our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel, go to experience:
- Trần Quốc Pagoda: Discover the serene beauty of this lakeside pagoda, steeped in Buddhist symbolism and a true gem of Hanoi.
- Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum: Pay respects at this iconic monument, gaining insights into Vietnam's revolutionary history and the revered leader, Ho Chi Minh.
- One Pillar Pagoda: Marvel at the unique architecture of this landmark, a symbol of Hanoi and a pilgrimage site for locals.
- Temple of Literature: Step back in time at Vietnam's first university, a testament to the nation's rich intellectual heritage and architectural finesse.
Recharge with a delicious lunch meal at a local restaurant, savoring the flavors of Vietnam. Then Continute to experience:
- Hoàn Kiếm Lake & Ngọc Sơn Temple: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this iconic lake and its picturesque temple, a haven of peace in the bustling city.
- Cyclo Tour of the Old Quarter: Embark on a charming cyclo ride through the labyrinthine streets of the Old Quarter, experiencing the vibrant local life.
- Street Food Delights: Indulge in Hanoi's world-renowned street food scene, a feast for your taste buds!
Enjoy a delectable dinner showcasing the best of Vietnamese cuisine.
Water Puppet Show: Be enchanted by the unique art of water puppetry at Thăng Long Theater, a captivating performance depicting rural life and folklore.
Finally, retire to your comfortable accommodations in Hanoi for a well-deserved rest. Overnight at Hà Nội City.
In the morning, after breakfast, tour guide and bus will pick you up then head to the cruise port of Halong Bay. It takes about 3 hours to arrive. Upon arrival, the cruise staff will help you with the check-in at around noon.
Onboard in Halong Bay, you will be greeted with a welcome drink and the introduction and guidelines. Then, you will enjoy the lunch onboard in the elegant dining room.
In the afternoon, You will enjoy passages of uninhabited islets and outcrops that have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting, Incense Burner, and Thumb, while enjoying Vietnamese mouth-water-ing lunch on the boat. Arrive Sửng Sốt Cave means Surprised Cave or Amazing Cave is on Bồ Hòn Island and is one of the most spectacular and largest grottoes of Halong Bay. The mouth of the grotto is reached by ascending about a hundred stone steps.
In the evening, an elegant dinner is ready with a fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.
Overnight at the Hạ Long Bay
After breakfast, continue with the exploration of the tourist sites on Halong Bay. At around 10:00, it’s time to pack your luggage for checkout.
At about 11:30 am, your cruise boat will sail back to the port and you will enjoy an early lunch on the way. Then, our driver will take you to airport of Hanoi, taking a flight to Saigon (Hồ Chí Minh City), about 2 hours.
Welcome to Saigon, the largest city, business, and financial hub of Vietnam! Its history dates back hundreds of years. Saigon is famous for its fascinating culture and ornate pagodas and temples.
Upon arrival in Saigon, our tour guide will escort you to the hotel and have a rest. Overnight in Saigon.
After breakfast, at about 8:30 am, we will drive about 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You will see various weapons used in the war on display. It will take the whole morning to explore and enjoy.
After lunch at a local restaurant, back to Saigon city to explore the iconic highlights, including:
- Notre Dame Cathedral: honored as one of the world's 19 most majestic cathedrals, the only representative from Southeast Asia, seen as the architectural symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Old Saigon Post Office: Vietnam’s largest post office and oldest colonial structure, is one of the must-sees, attracting visitors with its aesthetic and historical values.
- Cholon: the largest Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh with many traditional shops, markets, and local food stalls.
- Emperor Jade Pagoda: a sacred place of Saigon, built by a Chinese merchant named Liu Daoyuan, where people pray and seek blessings.
End of the sightseeing tour, you will be escorted to the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
After breakfast, enjoy your time and wait for our tour guide to pick you up to the airport, taking a flight to Siem Reap, about 90 minutes.
Welcome to Siem Reap! Upon arrival, our tour guide will meet you at the airport and escort you back to the downtown city. After that, check-in at your hotel, and you will have free time for a nap or leisure time.
In the evening about 6:10 pm, your tour guide will pick you up to enjoy the welcome dinner with a sumptuous buffet dinner while enjoying the Khmer traditional dance performance.
After that, you will be escorted to the hotel and have a good rest.
Today, you will get up a little bit early at about 5:00 am for the sunrise of Angkor Wat, experiencing the breathtaking moment.
After enjoying the sunrise, you will be escorted to the hotel for breakfast and have a little rest. You guide will pick you up at about 10:00 am to start your Angkor Temple discovery. In the morning, you will visit:
- Ta Prohm: one of the largest temples built during the Khmer empire, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of Jayavarman VII.
- Banteay Kdei: considered to be one of the main groups of temples in the Angkor complex with peaceful and quiet surroundings.
After lunch at a local Cambodian restaurant, you will continue to visit:
- Angkor Wat: the 7th wonder of the world, which is a miniature replica of the universe in stone, its beauty and state of preservation are unrivaled.
After the tour, we prepare a Mudita Signature Treatment for you after touring the temples of Angkor Wat, rejuvenate with a spa session in Siem Reap. Using an herbal compress, your masseuse provides a massage treatment that is said to reduce tension and improve energy flow throughout the body.
After that, you will be escorted to your hotel, enjoy your free time, and have a good rest.
Today, after breakfast, your guide will pick you up in the hotel and head for a scenic relaxing day.
Take a half-day excursion to the biggest Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake - Tonle Sap Lake. Firstly, tour Kompong Phluk, the largest village on the lake, to discover the fascinating daily lifestyle of the local people who live on the water.
Then, take a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake views and mangrove forests.
After the wondrous experience, your tour guide will escort you to the airport in Siem Reap. You’ll take a flight to Luang Prabang, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Welcome to Luang Prabang, the charming town in northern Laos, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its serene streets, adorned with temples and colonial architecture, and soak in the rich culture at vibrant night markets. Luang Prabang awaits with its unique charm and tranquility!
Upon your arrival in Luang Prabang, your private local tour guide will welcome you in the airport then escort you to your hotel in Luang Prabang city.
The rest of the day will be at your leisure to relax and explore the city, you can enjoy some drinks in one of the cafés or strolling along the beautiful riverside.
Feel free to ask our tour guide for suggestions if you'd like to explore the city instead of taking a rest.
After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am – 8:30 am. The day begins with a boat ride up the Mekong River, which gives you a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside. Along the way, you'll stop and visit:
- Ban Xanghai village: the place where Lao rice wine and rice whiskey are produced. You'll have the opportunity to try some and learn about the process used to make it.
- Pak Ou Caves: two linked caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Lunch will be served near the caves. You'll try a local Laotian dish called "Orlam" which is a soup with vegetables and features a spicy wood that is partially edible. After a short rest, you’ll continue on your half-day tour to the beautiful Kuang(Khouang) Si Waterfall.
- Bear Rescue Sanctuary: three bear houses were built with a capacity for 25 rescued bears.
- Khouang Si Waterfall: the most beautiful in Laos. You can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails.
After the tour, your tour guide will get back to the hotel for a good rest.
This morning you will need to get up very early to visit an alms ritual unique to Laos, departure from the hotel at 5:00 am. You will accept the blessing of monks to whom you give the alms.
Around 6:00 am, you could enjoy the sunrise at Mount Phousi. It is a quiet, peaceful, and mesmerizing morning. Go back to the hotel for breakfast, and have a rest until your tour guide escorts you to the Luang Prabang airport.
Tour service ends here.
Hope you enjoyed a great trip with us and we look forward to seeing you next time.
Tour Price
(This program is just a sample. For program design details, contact the operations department at SacoTravel.)
Service included:
- All transfer and transportation vehicles with air conditioning
- Accommodation
- English speaking tour guide
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner)
- Entrance fees in the itinerary.
- Travel insureance
Service does not included:
- Transfer and guide on free time.
- Other meals and drinks.
- Optional activities are not in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.