GRAND INDOCHINA TOUR

DURATION: 
19 days / 18 nights
CODE: 
ICT-IN.002
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Overview

Destinations: Saigon - Cu Chi - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Hoi An- Hue - Hanoi - Halong - Tho Ha - Luang Prabang- Vientaine - Pnom Penh - Siemriep.

 

Trip highlights: Explore most of outstanding highlights of Indochina in 19 days. Visit Hanoi, Vientiane and Phnompenh - the capital of three countries in Indochina. Enjoy our exclusive discovery feature such as afternoon tour in Hoi An, Cyclo tour in Hue and visit Tho Ha - the ancient village in Red River Delta. Discover Hoi An, Hue, Halong Bay, Luang Phrabang and Siemriep - the Unesco World Heritages is the best way with Indochina Charm Travel.

 

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - HO CHI MINH CITY + CU CHI TUNNELS (-/-/D)
Day 2: FULL DAY CAI BE - VINH LONG (B/L/-)
Day 3: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR - DA NANG(B/L/-)
Day 4: FULL- DAY HOI AN CITY TOUR (B/L/-)
Day 5: HOI AN - HUE (B/L/-)
Day 6: HALF- DAY HUE CITY TOUR (B/L/-)
Day 7: HUE - HANOI (B/L/-)
Day 8: HANOI - NINH BINH (B/L/-)
Day 9: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
Day 10: HALONG - THO HA - HANOI (B/Brunch/-)
Day 11: HANOI - LUANG PRABANG (B/-/-)
Day 12: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVE (B/L/-)
Day 13: LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE (B/L/-)
Day 14:VIENTIANE (B/-/-)
Day 15 VIENTIANE - PHNOM PENH (B/-/-)
Day 16: PHNOM PENH - SIEMREAP (B/-/-)
Day 17: SIEMREAP (B/-/-)
Day 18: SIEM REAP (B/-/-)
Day 19: SIEMREAP - HO CHI MINH CITY - Departure (B/-/-)

Itinenary

Day 1: Arrival - HO CHI MINH CITY + CU CHI TUNNELS (-/-/D)
Upon arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, depart to visit Cu Chi, the famous network of tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The Cu Chi Tunnels consist of more than 250 km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels, the tunnels are between 0.5 to 1m wide, just enough for a person to crawl along. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner in local restaurant before check in the hotel.
Overnight in Saigon.

 

Day 2: FULL DAY CAI BE - VINH LONG (B/L/-)
Morning we will drive from Sai Gon to Cai Be. Upon arrival, embark for the boat trip to colorful Cai Be floating  Market,  then visit  some local home factories to discover traditional rice paste making, rice pop corn, coco candies, and longans drying process. After enjoying beautiful lunch at a superb Indochina villa, Le Longanier, located in a luxuriant garden by the river, your sampan will cruise to Dong Hoa Hiep. On the way, you will be able observe the typical Mekong delta rural life. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people. Visit at an ancient mandarin house dating from the 19th century where the family will welcome you with a cup a tea. Then we will proceed to Vinh Long, passing beautiful landscapes along Dong Phu canal, Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh islands famous for their fruit orchards. Stops on the way can be made at An Binh ancient Church or at Tam Ho bonsais garden. After crossing the Co Chien River, the excursion will end at Cai Be pier. Back to the bus to drive back to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon.

 

Day 3: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR - DA NANG(B/L/-)
Morning visit Reunification Palace - the former Presidential Palace of Southern Vietnamese Government before 1975. Then visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and Historical Museum before taking an orientation walk along Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue streets where you can get the great view of famous city hall in Saigon.  Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant then transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for a departure flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Hoi An then check in at hotel. Take the orientation walk around the town. Evening is free at leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.

 

Day 4: FULL- DAY HOI AN CITY TOUR (B/L/-)
Morning take a walking tour to Hoi An ancient town. Visit Phuc Kien congressional assembly hall, Japanese Cover Bridge and Tan Ky ancient house. Then you have free time for discovering the town on your own or shopping before having lunch at Cargo Club Restaurant
Afternoon take a cyclo trip to rural area of Hoi An. Follow the Thu Bon river bank and enjoy the great view of Hoi An town over the river then discover the villages of local people before taking the boat trip on Thu Bon River. It is great chance to see the daily life activities of local people along the river. On the way back to Hoi An, enjoy the beautiful sunset on the river.
Overnight in Hoi An.

 

Day 5: HOI AN - HUE (B/L/-)
Morning drive from Hoi An to Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit China Beach and Cham Museum en route. Upon arrive in Hue, check in then have lunch at the hotel. Afternoon take a cyclo trip from your hotel over famous Trang Tien bridge and Dong Ba market. The cyclo will take you around the ancient citadel of Hue, getting over the streets, local shops for the over view of daily life and architecture of this famous citadel. Stop at Noon gate of Imperial Citadel for the walking tour to the inner area of the citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 including Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden Purple City.
Overnight in Hue.

 

Day 6: HALF- DAY HUE CITY TOUR (B/L/-)
Morning we drive to visit Thien Mu pagoda, the symbol of Hue city then take a walk around Kim Long Village. It will be great chance to learn about lifestyle of local people there. Then visit Tu Duc Tomb, discover beautiful and impressive architecture of this unique construction in Hue as well as the story of the King there. After lunch at local restaurant, the rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight in Hue.

 

Day 7: HUE - HANOI (B/L/-)
Morning drive to Phu Bai Airport for the flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - the symbol of the country and Presidential Palace, Presidential Garden, his House on Stilts and One Pillar Pagoda in the area nearby. After lunch in local restaurant, visit Temple of Literature - the central of culture of Hanoi then visit Hoa Lo prison, the place so called "Hanoi Hilton" by American Pilots during the War. Check in the hotel. You will have time to refresh before going to Water Puppet show.
Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 8: HANOI - NINH BINH (B/L/-)
Morning we drive for two hours to Van Long Nature Reserve. Here we have one-hour rowing boat trip to discover the amazing scenery of this nature reserve with limestone mountains and caves. Besides that, you also have chance to learn more about the system of fauna & flora here. After lunch at Van Long Resort’s restaurant, drive to Phat Diem - the most beautiful stone church had been built at the end of 19th century with great combination between the architecture of Catholic Church and traditional Temple of Vietnam. Visit Kim Son Market, that very well known for mats before driving back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 9: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B/L/D)
Morning depart to Halong bay through Red River Delta. Upon arrival to Halong, embark to the Junk/Cruise and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Passage into the picturesque "Dragon descending to the sea" Bay has 1,969 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with our Junk/Cruise, go swimming on a quite beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Later afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village with opportunity to interact with fish men who have been living in the bay for almost three generations.
At sunset time, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board, enjoy cocktails while watching sunset before dinner.
Overnight on board.

 

Day 10: HALONG BAY - THO HA - HANOI (B/Brunch/-)
Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Drive back to Hanoi. On the way, visit Tho Ha the famous village of terracotta products before 20th century. Discover village through narrow and zigzag alleys with the old houses had been constructed from broken part of terracotta from the past. Walking over village cemetery to the dike, where you can see the village from distance over the beautiful lake.
Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 11: HANOI - LUANG PRABANG (B/-/-)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today known as the World Heritage City. Arrive in Luang Prabang, time to visit the sacred city of nearly fifty temples in Luang Prabang: Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple, a museum for religious artifacts; Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which epitomizes the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple; and Phousi Hill with 328 steps leads to the summit.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 12: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVE (B/L/-)
Enjoying an excursion to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers. On the way, time for visiting some Lao typical villages. Ban Xanghai, the famous village for rice whisky, also visited. The return boat begins to Luang Prabang. Then drive to to visit Ban Xangkhong, the well-known village for its wood papermaking and also traditional silk weavings.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 13: LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE (B/L/-)
In the morning, visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace which houses the collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, gifts received from foreign dignitaries…etc. Transfer to Luang Prabang airport for flight back to Vientiane.
After arrival on Vientiane, you are transferred to visit the well- known weaving village of Tai Deang ethnic group: Ban Nongbouatthong; visit Morning Maket, the best shopping center in Vientiane.
Overnight in Vientiane.

 

Day 14:VIENTIANE (B/-/-)
A full day sightseeing tour of Vientiane, an ancient and largest city. Visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with more than 8000 Buddha statues ; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo; That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos; Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), the land mark of Vientiane, built recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars in the past.
Overnight in Vientiane.

 

Day 15 VIENTIANE - PHNOM PENH (B/-/-)
After breakfast, a short flight to Phnom Penh. Arrival at Phnom Penh airport, take Phnom Penh City tour, including National Museum, Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, Wat Phnom and Central Market.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.

 

Day 16: PHNOM PENH - SIEMREAP (B/-/-)
Transfer to Phnom Penh airport and flight to Siem Reap, and upon arrival at Siem Reap airport meet and transfer to hotel.
Continue at Roluos Group: Preah Ko, Lo Lei and Ba Kong. In the afternoon, visit to Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Mebon Oriental and Pre Rup temples until sunset.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 17: SIEMREAP (B/-/-)
Visit to South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Great City: Including Bayon, Baphuon, Baksei Cham Krong, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and Royal Enclosure.
Afternoon, visit to Angkor Wat and sunset on Phnom Ba Kheng Hill.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 18: SIEM REAP (B/-/-)
Today visit Banteay Srey and Banteay Samre temples. Continue by visitting Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 19: SIEMREAP - HO CHI MINH CITY - Departure (B/-/-)
In the morning, visit to the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake before transferring to Siem Reap airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Time to connect the departure flight.

Notes

INCLUDING:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = lunch
• Accommodation in hotels (twin shared room)
• English or French speaking guide
• Entrance fee to indicated sights
• Water puppet show
• Boat trips

 

EXCLUDING:
• Air ticketS: Ho Chi Minh City - Danang, Hue - Hanoi, Hanoi - Luang Prabang - Vientiane, Vientiane - Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh - Siem Reap, Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City
• Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room, personal expenses, insurance...

 

Trip note: Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are developing countries whose infrastructure may differ from what you expect in your homeland.

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