Like A Local in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos 22 days

Afternoon

- Welcome to Siem Reap

- Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, the tour guide picks up you and transfers you to the hotel in the city center

- Free to explore Siem Reap until the welcome dinner with the Apsara Dance show

- After dinner, you will be transferred back to your hotel and overnight in Siem Reap

Explore The Cambodia Angkor Wat

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Morning

- 8: 00: Visit the jungle Ta Prohm Temple, which used to be the place to film the famous Hollywood film, Tomb Raider

- Explore more of the Grand Tour Circuit such as Rre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, and Preah Khan

- Have lunch at the local restaurant

Visit The Old Ta Prohm Temple

Afternoon

 - Discover Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. It has five distinctive towers emblazoned on the Cambodian flag

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Afternoon

- Free morning at the hotel

- Relax at your hotel or join the optional tour including lazing at the swimming pool, taking a Tuk Tuk ride, and scrolling around the local market for some souvenirs

- Transfer to the airport for the flight to Phnom Penh

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Morning

- Join the sightseeing tour to explore Royal Palace compound, one of the impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces

Royal Palace Compound, A Famous Tourist Destination

- Continue to the Silver Pagoda, which displays plenty of Buddha statues decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold, and silver

- Take a visit to Independence Monument, and National Museum. The tour stops at Wat Phnom, the only hill in town with sacred sites

Afternoon

- Around midday, the tour guide transfers you to the boat station

- Take a speed boat across the border of Vietnam

- Arrival in Chau Doc, transfer to the hotel

- Stay overnight in Chau Doc

Get On A Speedboat To Chau Doc

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc

Morning

- Get on the car or bus to Cai Be or Can Tho

- Board one of our ships and get familiar with your cabin

- Enjoy your lunch while the boat cruises through the branches and canals of the Mekong

Afternoon

- Sit back on the sundeck or in our lounge to enjoy the lush vegetation and the diverse daily life of the people in the Mekong Delta

- Disembarking the cruise, join the land excursion, and stroll through lush orchards or rice fields

- See how food is processed or watch how locals build their boats

- Back to the cruise and enjoy your favorite drink at the bar while the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise

Morning

- 7.00AM: Morning Tea break will be served on board

- 8.00AM: Checking-out the cruise. Excursion on rowing sampan to explore small canals and enjoy Folk music 

- 10.00AM: Bicycle or walking through small villages along Mekong River 

- Take samples and try your bargaining skill with local people

• On Monday/Wednesday/Friday, you will explore the small channels of the Mekong Delta around Cai Be with a small sampan or by foot. Have lunch at the Mekong Rest Stop
• On Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday, have lunch in Vinh Long City

Afternoon

- Disembark in Can Tho or Vinh Long and transfer by shuttle bus to Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Morning

- Join the sightseeing tour to explore Ho Chi Minh City

- Visit bustling Cholon (Chinatown), Thien Hau pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas of the Chinese, and the colorful Ben Thanh Market

- Stop at Notre Dame Cathedral, which was inaugurated in 1880 and became the spiritual and cultural crucible of the French presence in the Orient

- Move to the Post Office designed by Gustav Eiffel and resembling a grand railway station

- Explore the former Presidential Palace, renowned for its symbolic role in the fall of Saigon in 1975, and the War Remnants Museum

A Family Visits Saigon Post Office

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Morning

- Transfer to the airport for the flight to Da Nang

- Travel a short distance south past the famous Non Nuoc Beach

- Travel to the enchanting town of Hoi An, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage

Afternoon

- Stay overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Morning

- Ride a bicycle along picturesque country roads outside Hoi An. Our destination is a local farm in Tra Que vegetable village

- Take a short tour around the vegetable gardens, and learn more about the local produce and farming techniques

- Join locals in their preparation and fertilizing the land

- Have lunch in the village

Experience A Local Farm In Tra Que Vegetable Village

Afternoon

- Cycle back to Hoi An

- Free at leisure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Morning

- Get transferred from Hoi An to Hue by private car or shuttle bus

- Arrive in Hue, and join the food tour by cyclo

- Taste the goodness of Hue, explore and eat delicious Hue food like a local

- Our friendly local tour guide will explain the history as well as the background of the dishes while you are enjoying them

Take A Picture In Hai Van Pass On The Way To Hue

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Morning

- Explore Hue on the city tour

- Visit Hue Citadel, which has been officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

- Discover Minh Mang king’s tomb, one of the most beautiful mausoleums around Hue

Explore The Ancient City Hue

Afternoon

- Free at leisure till time to take a short flight to Hanoi in the evening

- Transfer to your hotel, and overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Morning

- 8:00: Pick you up at your hotel for the city tour on the motorbike

- Learn more about the history of the Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Opera House, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and West Lake

- Pass some of the most exclusive real estate in Vietnam to find out lifestyle differences between the central district and others

- Have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant

Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum During Hanoi City Tour

Afternoon

- Free time at leisure for the rest of the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Morning

- Pick up at your hotel and head to Mai Chau by van  

- Arrive in Mai Chau at mid-day, and enjoy a welcome drink

- Have traditional lunch in the village (vegetarian available)

Afternoon

- Start a cycling tour around the village, see farmers working in fields, and locals weaving scarves, and visit surrounding peaceful villages 

A Cycling Tour Around The Mai Chau's Natural Landscapes

- Return to the hotel

- Enjoy the outdoor BBQ party in the garden, watch the Thai traditional dance and drink the traditional liquor “ruou can”

- Overnight in the communal stilt house or Valley View Bungalow

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Communal stilt house or Bungalow in Mai Chau

Morning

- Join the local tour guide on the tour to more remote rural villages Na Meo and Na Mo

- Arrive in the villages, you can understand more about their culture and customs

- Come back to the homestay for lunch and check out

On The Tour To More Remote Rural Villages

Afternoon

- Free time for shopping and relaxing

- 15:00 to 15:30: Say goodbye to the host to get back to Hanoi on the shuttle bus

- Arrive in Hanoi, and drop you off at your hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Morning

- Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site 

Get On A Cruise To Explore Halong Bay

- Arrive at Halong Bay at noon, and you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise

Afternoon

- Have an excellent menu of fresh seafood for lunch

- Join some activities such as visiting the caves, kayaking, and swimming in the ocean...depending on the cruise itinerary

- Have dinner and night activities on board

- Overnight on the cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on board in Halong Bay

Morning

- Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and join a Tai Chi lesson 

- Following is a tea break while the boat continues cruising quietly through the spectacular limestone formations of Halong Bay

- Have brunch while the boat travels back to Hanoi

Afternoon

- Free time at leisure for the rest of the day

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Morning

- Have leisure time in Hanoi before your departure flight to Vientiane (Check-out time is at 12:00. If you want a late checkout, please contact our travel consultant)

- Get transferred to the airport in Hanoi for your onward flight to Vientiane

- Arrive and transfer to check-in at the hotel

Afternoon

- Visit the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues

- Pay a visit at the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image

- Visit the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, and take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument on the way to the hotel

- Have a welcome dinner at the local restaurant with the traditional dance and folk song, that is the best chance to experience the local culture

Wat Sisaket A Temple With Many Buddha Statues

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane

Morning

- Leave the capital to travel to Vang Vieng

- Pass through spectacular countryside, visit the busy and colorful market of KM52 

- Stop at some places for taking photos including Hin Heup bridge, and the fish market in Ban Tha Heua 

- Arrive in Vang Vieng, and enjoy stunning scenery with limestone outcrops that remain unspoiled, despite recent developments with the advent of tourism

Afternoon

- Head to Tham Phoukham caves, where you can see the most beautiful and famous limestone cavern, surrounded by natural forests

- Explore the paddy field areas, and the local cultures, meet the local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyles

- Arrive at the cave, and swim in the small natural pool in front of the caves

- Return to the town, enjoy the leisurely boat along the Namsong River, and admire the sun setting behind the mountains

See The Most Beautiful And Famous Limestone Cavern Tham Phoukham Caves

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Vang Vieng

Morning and Afternoon

- Walk around the local market to catch a glimpse of everyday life in a typical Lao rural area

- Head to the cave of Tham Jang, which was used in the early 19th century in defense against the Chinese invaders

- Continue to visit Ban Phathau, a very pleasant village to explore the different local lifestyles

- Saying goodbye to the local village then get on the new road to Luang Prabang, one of the best-preserved traditional cities in Southeast Asia

- Pass some stunning landscape scenery with a mixture of steep terraced fields and hill villages, which is a great place for you to take a photo

- Have a chance to admire the panoramic view over the surrounding area at the peak of more than 2000m

- Before reaching Luang Prabang, we will make a short stop to visit the local school at Ban Nasala

Pay A Visit To The Magnificent Tham Jang Cave

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Morning

- Visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family

- Embark on a leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River, and reach the mysterious Pak Ou Caves

The Mysterious Pak Ou Caves

- Stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine, and visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong

Afternoon

- Travel to Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday) to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures 

- Take your chance to admire the beautiful sunset in Wat Prabath, and enjoy the peaceful moment of the day

- Visit the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Morning

- Wake up early when the sun rises, and join the daily morning almsgiving, the most sacred tradition of Laos

- Head to the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace to see local people selling their day’s catch 

- Return to the hotel, you can climb 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River

- Visit Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang and was once home to the Prabang Buddhas

- Transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls, there are swimming pools where you can swim

- Explore Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers

Afternoon

- Back in Luang Prabang, we visit the Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park and the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center

- End the tour in your hotel in Luang Prabang

Climb To The Top Of Phousi Hill For A Panoramic View

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Morning

- Free to stroll around the town for your own exploration

- Transfer to the airport to take the departure flight

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA