UNESCO Sites Uncovered: Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam 26 days

Morning

- Arrival at Siem Reap International Airport and transfer directly to the hotel in the city center

- Check-in and stay overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Morning

- 8:00: Start your tour with an excursion to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, famous for its series of stone-carved colossal human faces

Angkor Thom, famous for its series of stone-carved colossal human faces

- Visit Ta Prohm Temple which once appeared in the famous Hollywood film, Tomb Raider

Afternoon

- Continue to get to Angkor Wat to admire the style of architecture and stroll around this massive monument

- Explore several galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds

Evening

- Have a buffet dinner and enjoy the traditional Khmer dance show at a local restaurant

- Overnight at your hotel in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Morning

- Take a drive to the famous Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of Women)

- Back from the temple and stop at Pradark Village to explore how villagers make palm sugar and handicrafts

- Continue to visit Banteay Samre Temple, the small circuit, and the unique sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Takeo, Thommanon, and Chau Say Tevoda

- Have lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon

- Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for a short flight to Phnom Penh

- Arrival and meet your local guide and head to your hotel to check in—overnight in Phnom Penh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

Morning

- Visit the Royal Palace

- Continue your tour with a visit to the National Museum, one of Phnom Penh’s true architectural gems

- Have lunch at a local restaurant

- Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for a flight to Vientiane

- Arrival at the airport and meet and transferred to check in the hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane

Morning

- 8.30: Pick you up at the hotel

- Get Northbound to see some breathtaking scenery en route, and visit the busy and colorful market of KM52, where various hill tribes come to trade goods and buy provisions

- Pass Hin Heup bridge and Ban Tha Heua, reach Vang Vieng

Afternoon

- Start our board through paddy field areas to Tham Phoukham caves to see the most beautiful and famous limestone cavern

- Explore the local cultures by greeting the local villagers and learning about their daily lifestyles

- Transfer back to town and enjoy the leisurely boat along the Namsong River while admiring the sun setting behind the mountains

The Namsong River

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Vang Vieng

Morning

- Get around the town to visit the local market to see the typical life of Laos rural area

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

- Continue to visit Ban Patau, a peaceful village, and explore the different local lifestyles

- Start our expedition on the new road to Luang Prabang and pass some stunning landscape scenery with a mixture of steep terraced fields and hill villages

Afternoon

- Have a chance to admire the panoramic view over the surrounding area at the peak of more than 200

- Make a short trip to visit the local school at Ban Masala then reach Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Morning and Afternoon

- After breakfast, you will first visit the Royal Palace Museum

- Embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves

Mekong River

- Stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine

- Visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics

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

- Admire the sunset at Wat Prabath

- The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe people

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Morning

- Visit the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace

- Ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River

- Explore Wat Visoun, dating back to 1513 during the reign of King Wisunarat (Visoun)

- Transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si waterfall, which is the biggest in the Luang Prabang area

Afternoon

- Take a short visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers

- Stop to visit the Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park (closed from 15 APR – 30 JUN; 01-14 SEP, & 01 JAN every year) then return to Luang Prabang

- Visit Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center. This beautiful, traditionally styled workshop, where weavers, spinners, and batik makers produce top-quality fabrics, offers free tours every half-hour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Morning

- Free to get around the town of Luang Prabang, then transfer to the airport to take a Hanoi flight

- Arrival and meet your tour guide and head to your booked hotel in the city center

- Check-in and relax 

Optional: We introduce two one-of-a-kind traditional performances which are found nowhere else than in Vietnam. You can choose one of below options:

- Water Puppet Show where puppets are performed on a water stage with folk music, presenting ancient tales, folklore and daily life in the Vietnamese countryside.

- Tu Phu (Four Palaces) Show - a very unique show about the ritual of spirit practiced in the Vietnamese indigenous religion with music, colors, and lively dance performance. The Four Palaces Shows take place on Thursday and Saturday every week.

If you're interested in the shows, please contact our travel consultants to book.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Hotel rooms may not be ready until 14:00 but an early check-in would be guaranteed with a surcharge.

Morning/ Afternoon

- Join the half-day Hanoi city tour to explore several attractions for sightseeing and learning history: Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the West Lake, and Tran Quoc Buddhism Pagoda

- Have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant

- You will have the option for your Tour Guide to take you to any location in the Old Quarter or to your hotel

- Free time at leisure for the rest of the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

The tour can start either in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on your availability

Morning

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

- Arrive at midday, and enjoy the traditional lunch in the village (vegetarian available)

Afternoon 

- Join the bicycle ride with your tour guide around the village to see how life here goes on and immerse in the peacefulness

- Go cycling, walking, or shopping on your own 

- Return to your place for an outdoor BBQ party and Thai ethnic traditional dance show

- Have a chance to try one of the famous local specialties called “ruou can” — overnight in the communal stilt house or valley view bungalow

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Communal stilt house or Valley View Bungalow in Mai Chau

Activities: Leave Hanoi for Mai Chau town. In the afternoon, follow tour guide ride bicycle around the villages and meet friendly Thai people.

Morning

- Go with a local tour guide to visit more remote rural villages Na Meo and Na Mo villages to understand more about their culture and customs 

Na Meo Village

- Back to the homestay for lunch and check-out

Afternoon

- Free time for shopping and relaxing

- 15:00-15:30 Say goodbye to the family to get on the bus to drive back to Hanoi (3.5 ~ 4 hours drive)

- Arrive in Hanoi, drop you off at your hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities: In the morning, follow tour guide walk to remote rural villages Na Meo and Na Mo villages. In the afternoon, transfer back to Hanoi.

Morning

- 07:45 – 08:00 Pick up at your hotel and depart for Halong city

- Arrival at Halong city, you will board your cruise boat and are warmly welcomed by a professional and friendly crew

- Check into the cabin

- Enjoy a specially prepared lunch while cruising towards thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water

- Pass by Stone Dog islet, floating fishing village, incense burner islet, fighting chicken islet...

Afternoon

- Enjoy the fun time kayaking and swimming

- Enjoy dinner on board then choose your own way to relax after dinner, watching movies, and listening to Vietnamese traditional music

- Board games and squid fishing are available for entertainment during the nighttime.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on board in Halong Bay

Activities: Depart for Halong Bay. Embark on a cruise and set sail into the magical bay. Depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day, you may visit a beautiful cave, swim or relax on beach, kayak... Overnight on cruise.

Morning

- Wake up early to enjoy your morning in the bay

- Have a light brunch while the cruise starts cruising to the most stunning caves of Halong Bay for the last sightseeing trip

- Explore caves then get back to the harbor for transfer to Hanoi

Afternoon

- Back on shore and return to Hanoi

- Spend your free time relaxing or discovering

- Transfers you to Hanoi train station for a Dong Hoi overnight train

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight on train

Morning

- Arrive in Dong Hoi in the early morning and meet our driver at the train station

- Head straight to Phong Nha, there will be a stop at a local restaurant for breakfast

Phong Nha Cave

- Reach the Phong Nha - Ke Bang attraction complex and deep into the Vietnamese jungle. This is truly a unique chance to enjoy the real wilderness of Vietnam

- After a 25-minute boat trip, arrive at Phong Nha Cave

- Take your time exploring and admiring the beauty of the cave

- Have lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon

- Take an excursion to Paradise cave, one of the most beautiful caves in the world and the longest dry cave in Asia

- Back to the hotel in town

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Hoi

Morning

- Pick you up at your hotel in Dong Hoi, and take you to Vinh Moc Tunnel

- Stop along the way to see a small church showing the signs of a mortar attack in the area and visit former US Bases 

- Go through the DMZ, where some of the bloodiest battles were fought during the Vietnam/American War

- Walk across the Ben Hai River on Hien Luong Bridge which used to demarcate the division between North and South Vietnam (1954-1975)

Afternoon

- Arrive at the fascinating Vinh Moc Tunnels and join the tour

- Take into the tunnels and explore the complex, walk past huge bomb craters, and amazing fighting trench

- Venture into the tunnels and explore the tiny living rooms, food and weapon storage, and school that villagers would have survived on

- End trip and transfer to Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Morning

- Start to explore Hue by a visit to Thien Mu pagoda

- Visit ONE of the three most beautiful mausoleums around Hue:

• Minh Mang Royal Tomb
• Tu Duc Royal Tomb
• Khai Dinh Royal Tomb

- Discover Dong Ba Market where you can see, smell and taste the freshness of the produce

Optional Activities: Hue - Imperial citadel (VND150,000)

Afternoon

- Free at leisure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Morning

- Pick up, then transfer to the Hotel in Hoi An for check-in

- Land transfer by shuttle bus or Private car with a stop at some sightseeing on the way for a short break (admission fee not included)

- Spend leisure time relaxing

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Morning

- Pick up at your hotel in Hoi An

- 7:00: Drive to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also a collection of Champa ruins nestled amongst the mountains in  Quang Nam province

- Follow a tour guide exploring the groups of temples and learn more about the history of the Champa Kingdom

- Stop to visit the Sa Huynh Champa Culture Museum in Tra Kieu

- Return to your hotel

Afternoon

- Free in the afternoon

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

On your free day in Hoi An, you can spend your time exploring the town on your own or join one of our optional activities. 

Optional: We introduce some ways to explore the beauty of Hoi An. You can choose one of the below options:

- Option 1: Discover My Son Holly Land Half day: My Son Sanctuary - a collection of Champa ruins nestled amongst the mountains in a geological basin of the Quang Nam province. Price from $ US50/ person

- Option 2: Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh village: Join the farmers in preparing and fertilizing the land. Get to know the villagers’ daily working routines, like raking the ground, sowing, watering and picking greens, and many more gardening activities. Price from $ US70/ person

- Option 3: Hoi An Vespa Tour Price from $ US80/ person

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Morning

- Transfer to the Da Nang airport to take a flight to Hanoi

- Head to the hotel in the center of the city

- Check-in hotel and free at leisure to relax

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Activities: Transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Hanoi.

Morning

- Visit the following places of interest:

• The Reunification Palace used to be the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On 30 April 1975, when North Vietnam soldiers set foot inside this building with a red flag on hand, the whole world knew that the Vietnam war had ended.
• War Remnants Museum with many photographs is from both Vietnam and US sources; US military vehicles like tanks, jets, and booms are displayed outside.
• Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office, the 02 most famous and oldest classical French colonial architecture constructions were built more than 100 years ago.

- Discover the local market with a wide selection of goods ranging from shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais

- 12:00: the car will transport you back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Activities: gain an insight into the city’s development through a city tour to the most significant landmarks.

Morning

- Getaway from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta and immerse in the peacefulness and get to know the local lifestyle

- Board a long-tailed tour to experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways

Afternoon

- Get through fish farms, orchards, paddy fields, and swamplands and partake in many interesting activities that only exist in the Mekong Delta

- Spend a day or two in Can Tho to recharge batteries before venturing out to the floating markets nearby

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Activities: Starting from Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong delta explore tour begins with a short drive south, leaving the city behind and entering the rural landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Passing motorbikes piled high with goods, large water buffalos working in the fields and school children cycling to school, you will be entertained by the endlessly entertaining scenery.

Morning

- Travel to Cai Rang Floating market by boat for an excursion and see every trading activity take place on the river

Cai Rang Floating Market

- Have a taste of Hu Tieu - the traditional rice noodle of the Mekong people, and durian, known as the king of tropical fruits

- Stop at a local village and visit the rice husking mill. Lunch is available.

Afternoon

- Disembark at Ninh Kieu and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Optional: We introduce some ways to explore the beauty of Ho Chi Minh City. You can choose one of below options:

- Option 1: Dinner Cruise on Saigon River: Spend romantic evening time to enjoy a special dinner on boat while the cruise setting sail on the Saigon River. Traditional music and dance performance is a worth-to-wait part of the night making everything even more memorable. Relax yourself among the amazingly beautiful views and scenery of Saigon nightlife. Price from $ US33/ person

- Option 2: Cu Chi Tunnels & Cooking Class Full day: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels - have a unique experience about underground life during the war time. Visit Ho Chi Minh Agricultural Villages, work in the garden like a real farmer, pick organic ingredients from the garden for your cooking class. Hand on cooking class, enjoy great healthy cooking tips and leave with nice certificate, recipes, souvenirs Price from $ US74/ person

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Morning

- After breakfast, free until transferring to the airport for boarding home sweet home or next destination

- End of tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA