Indochina Explorer: 12 Days in Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia
Hotels & Package Brief Itinerary
Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your journey.
Private airport transfer from Noi Bai International Airport to your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning limestone karsts and emerald waters. Upon arrival, check-in for your overnight cruise.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch as the cruise begins. Spend the afternoon participating in onboard activities or exploring nearby caves and islands. In the evening, a delectable dinner will be served onboard.
Private transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay (approx. 4 hours)
Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over Halong Bay. Enjoy breakfast as the cruise sails through the serene bay.
Disembark around midday and return to Hanoi. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi
Private transfer from Halong Bay to Hanoi (approx. 4 hours)
After breakfast, embark on a guided city tour of Hanoi, starting with the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.
Visit the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Quan Thanh Temple.
Private city tour and transfer to Noi Bai International Airport
After a day of exploring Luang Prabang and its surroundings, return to your comfortable hotel. Each room is designed with traditional touches, providing a serene atmosphere.
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at your hotel, featuring local and international dishes.
Embark on a scenic two-hour ride up the Mekong River in a private long-tail boat. Witness the breathtaking landscapes and the serenity of the waterway.
Check into a stylish hotel in Siem Reap, offering modern comforts and proximity to Angkor’s iconic landmarks.
A private car will take you from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
Enjoy a delightful dinner accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance performance, showcasing Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage.
After an enriching day at Angkor Wat, relax at your Siem Reap hotel and enjoy the premium amenities provided.
Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel, preparing you for a day of exploration.
Enjoy a stunning sunset view over the temple, with the Angkor complex as a dramatic backdrop.
After a day of cultural and natural exploration, return to your hotel in Siem Reap for a comfortable overnight stay.
Fuel your morning with a hearty breakfast served at your hotel
Embark on a scenic cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. Witness the unique lifestyle of floating villages and learn about local fishing traditions.
Check into a luxurious hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy its central location and modern amenities.
A private vehicle will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Savor a delightful dinner at a local restaurant offering authentic Vietnamese flavors.
Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City after a full day of exploration. Enjoy the comfort of your well-appointed room.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast served at the hotel to energize you for the adventures ahead.
Explore the incredible underground tunnels that played a vital role in the Vietnamese resistance during the war. Learn how the tunnels were used for living quarters, storage, and military operations.
After an exciting day exploring the Mekong Delta, relax back at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel, preparing you for the day’s activities.
Take a short stop at a tropical orchard where you can sample exotic fruits like rambutan and jackfruit. Enjoy the fresh produce and the peaceful surroundings.
Enjoy your final night in Vietnam at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, where you can relax and unwind.
Relish a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, reflecting on the experiences of your Indochina journey.
At the appropriate time, a private transfer will take you to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your memorable Indochina tour.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Shared accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast
- Tours as per itinerary with local English speaking guide
- All transfers and transportation with air-conditioned vehicles
- All entrance fees as program
- Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
- A bottle of mineral water per day tour
Exclusions
- Government Taxes Extra. GST 5% for Domestic/International tours.
- TCS as applicable for International tours.
- Any additional meal/snacks.
- All tipping for guide, drivers, representatives, restaurants, cruise etc.
- Any personal items like laundry, phone calls, water, juice, soft/hard drinks, etc.
- Bank transmitting fees/wire charges.
- The package cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Camera fee (still / video).
- Whatever not mentioned in inclusions.
Payment Policy
- Pay 50% amount in advance of the total invoice to confirm the.
- All payments have to be cleared 30 days prior to the date departure failing which IML keeps the right to release the same.
- Booking voucher and final itinerary will be provided 7 days prior to departure.
- IML travel shall not be responsible for any change in flight schedule and cancellation without prior The guests must reconfirm the flight schedule at-least 03 days prior to the date of departure.
- All transfers are as per itinerary, in the event of guests not turning up at the pick-up point, there is no provision of alternative transfer service.
- IML Travel shall not be responsible for partial or complete non-performance of Its obligations hereunder as a result of the impact of circumstances beyond their control and unforeseeable, for example, fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane and other natural calamities, Political unrest epidemics, military and actions of authorities (“Force Majeure”). Under such circumstances, the period for fulfillment of obligations hereunder shall be extended for the period the conditions referred to above
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation stage: 21 days or more before departure.
- 25% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 21 days before departure
- Cancellation stage: 15 to 20 days before departure.
- 50% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 11 to 20 days before departure
- Cancellation stage: 07 to 15 days or less before departure.
- 75% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 07 to 14 days before departure
- Cncellation stage: 7 days or less 24 Hrs before departure.
- 100% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 10 days before departure
- Flights Cancellation.
- For all Domestic / International Flights we will comply with airline cancellation policy.
Detailed Journey
Detailed Journey
Day 1 : HANOI – ARRIVAL
Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to a hotel for relaxing and welcome dinner.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 : HANOI – HALONG BAY
This morning we depart for Halong Bay, one of the most stunning natural wonders of Vietnam. We have breakfast at our hotel in Hanoi before heading out to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around 12:00, arrive at your jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight on boat on Halong Bay.
Distances and journey time:
From your chosen hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay (160km): approx. 4hrs
Note: This tour may be subject to change depending on weather conditions
Day 3 : HALONG BAY – HANOI
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Free at leisure at hotel
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4 : HANOI – LUANG PRABANG
After breakfast at hotel, depart for a full day tour of Hanoi. Your first visit will be Temple of Literature. In 1076, Vietnam’s first university Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam’s royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
Visit The One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049, next. This structure is one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Close by is the mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and the former presidents house on stilts where he lived from 1958 to 1969. His former home illustrates the modesty of this Vietnamese revolutionary. (Viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov)
Continue to picturesque West Lake and the sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. From here transfer (or stroll along the lakeside) 700 meters to the nearby Taoist temple of Quan Thanh dedicated to Tran Vu, one of the principal deities in Taoism
Free at leisure until transfer to airport for your flight. Arrival in Luang Prabang. Welcome to the spiritual capital of Laos. Your private car and driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Distance and journey time:
Luang Prabang Airport – Luang Prabang (4 km): 15 min
Day 5 : LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVES
After breakfast, transfer to the nearby pier to board a private long tail boat for a scenic 2 hour ride up the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves.
Located upstream from LuangPrabang, Pak Ou Caves, locally called Tam Ting, contains thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues crammed into two caves carved out of a towering limestone cliff. The statues range in size from a few centimeters tall to the size of a human, and the view from the mouth of the cave provides sweeping scenes of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers. The caves are also a destination for local pilgrimages, especially during the Lao New Year period of Pii Mai.
After visiting the caves, return downstream to Luang Prabang. You might like to stop along the way back at Ban Xang Hay, a village that specializes in making rice wine.
The city tour begins in the afternoon with your guide who will enable you to learn more about this town registered on the World Heritage Patrimony List since 1995.
Your tour starts at the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum. Your walk continues to Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief. During Pimai, the LaoNew Year, the Prabang normally housed in the Royal Palace Museum is brought and put on public display in this temple. Next, walk to WatSensoukarahm, built in 1718 it has a beautiful dazzling golden façade. Finish with a visit to the most photographed temple, WatXieng Thong. Located at the end of the peninsula, close to the Mekong, this temple was built in 1560 by King Setthathirat while the library was added in 1828.
At the end of the day, climb the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside. Return to your hotel via a stroll through the evening hill tribe market, where you may find plenty of local souvenirs to buy such as handicrafts and textiles.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Distance and journey time:
Boat trip to Pak Ou Caves (25 km): 2 hours
Day 6 : LUANG PRABANG – SIEM REAP
After your breakfast, your private car and driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to a hotel in Siem Reap for relaxing and your dinner with Apsara performance.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 7 : SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT TOUR – SIEM REAP
After breakfast at the hotel, we spend a full day discovering the famous Angkor Complex. We enter the South Gate of Angkor Thom Temple and marvel at the wonders of the eerie Bayon, the terrace of Elephants and the terrace of the Leper King.
Afterwards, we continue and visit Ta Prohm temple, shrouded in the jungle and left untouched since it was found by French explorers in the 1850s.
In the afternoon we visit the Angkor Wat Temple. This architectural master piece was built in the 12th century, took 30 years to complete and represents the Khmer civilization at its grandest. Covering 81 hectares, it is one of the largest religious monuments ever built.
Late afternoon, we enjoy the superb sunset view at Pre Rup temple.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 8 : ANGKOR WAT TOUR
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Banteay Srey, one of the most unusual temples of Angkor. It lies 20 km north of the main group and is mostly made up red sandstone covered with elaborate decorations.
We also visit Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern most of which is remarkably well preserved.
This afternoon, we set out on a cruise on beautiful Tonle Sap Lake, passing a floating village and getting a glimpse into the daily life on the lake.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 9 : SIEM REAP – HO CHI MINH
Enjoy your final day in Cambodia at leisure. Continue exploring Siem Reap on your own, go on a bargain hunt for silk scarves or shadow puppets at Psar Chas, the Old Market, or relax into a wicker chair in a sidewalk café. We will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city
Arrrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you are greeted by our guide and driver at the airport for our transfer to the hotel. Enjoy dinner at a nice local restaurant.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10 : HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNEL – HO CHI MINH
After breakfast, visit the famous Cu Chi, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels, over 250km in length and up to three levels deep in places, played a huge part in the Viet Cong’s victory over the Americans, allowing them to control a large rural area surrounding Ho Chi Minh City.
Back to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the Former Presidential Palace, the town’s center with the Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Hall, the Municipal Theater, Quan Am Pagoda, Cho Lon and China town.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11 : HO CHI MINH – BEN TRE – HO CHI MINH
Have breakfast at hotel, depart from the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City to the area referred locally as ‘the rice bowl of Vietnam’.
On arrival in Ben Tre Province head towards Tien Giang where you will board your local boat for a cruise among the aptly named Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islands. En-route visit a small factory producing handicrafts made of coconut and Turtle Island, where a stop will be made in a tropical orchard to taste some exotic fruit.
After the boat trip, take a ride on a motocycle along country roads to a famed garden for a honey tasting session. Continue on a smaller rowing boat for a more adventurous cruise on the Xep Canal which is set amongst a forest of palm trees.
Have lunch at local house before transfer back Ho Chi Minh city
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 12 : HO CHI MINH
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel, free at leisure until departure flight. Go back home with pleasant memories of Indochina Tour Package
About the Place
About the Place
Once the land of savage wars and hardship, a destination with vast history and diversified culture, long coastlines, mountainous region, and lush forests is now a traveler’s first choice .vietnam is situated in Southeast Asia is known as heaven on earth.
Indochina Tour Package – A perfect destination for vacation and to explore the culture.
The finest beaches of halong bay and islands, exotic wildlife, Laos, and cuisine, absolutely the delicious one, all team up to make the destination truly captivating.
Cambodia match the splendor of Angkor Wat, a World Heritage-listed temple complex that represents the biggest religious monument on the planet.Cambodia is also a treasure trove for shoppers and bargain hunters .While you’re at it, take a trip to Siem Reap to pick out the best quality silk cloth, Cambodian craftsmanship such as stone carvings, silverware, and ceramics. Cambodian south coast is the new island region to explore, which makes it a must for the avid traveler to take a holiday to this country.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
From November to April, during the dry season.
Frequently Asked Questions
It varies, but usually breakfast and some other meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
UNESCO sites, temples, Halong Bay, and Angkor Wat.
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