When you arrive in LuangPrabang, our guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is your free time to relax or explore the city on your own.

 

Luang Prabang is the capital city of Luang Prabang Province in north central Laos. It is exceptional for both its rich architectural and artistic heritage that reflects the fusion of Lao traditional urban architecture with that of the colonial era .The city is well known for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries.

 

In the evening, you have chance to enjoy some truly authentic Lao flavors, especially Beer Lao from a variety of restaurants.

 

Overnight in LuangPrabang.

You are recommended to get up early, around 5.30 to 6.30am to visit Vat Nong temple. Here, you will witness The Tak Bat ceremony ("TAK BAT" means giving alms to monks). In this ceremony, from the early morning Thai people go to the temple and bring food with them. They are filling monks’ bowl with food such as rice, soft drinks, cakes and so on… This ceremony happens in peaceful and respectful atmosphere. That’s why we recommend that you should wear decent clothing when watching the rituals or if you want to save this moment, you should take photos from a distance to show your respect.

 

Another choice that you could make is visiting a monk school in the city. This will be a great chance for those who are interested in monastery because you will have time to talk with young monks, learn about their daily life. 

 

After your breakfast at the National Museum - where remains a collection of personal artifacts of the royal family, including photos, musical instruments…, you will start your city tour. IN this tour, you will visit some most famous temples of the city. Highlights include: 

 

Vat May- the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang.

Vat Xieng Thong or Temple of the Royal City- one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art.

Vat Visoun- the oldest and one of the most beautiful temples of Luang Prabang.

The last one you will visit in this morning is Arts and Ethnology Centre.

In the afternoon, you will Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek- the weaving and textile villages. Here, you will have time to explore traditional handicrafts, admire diverse and unique products made by skillful hands of artisan. After that, you will return to town to visit a monk school. To finish a long day, you will climb Mount Phousi to enjoy spectacular panoramic view of the city at sunset.

 

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

In the morning, you will transfer to LuangPrabang Airport for your flight to Siem Reap- - the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia, the primary gateway to Angkor region. When you arrive in Siem Reap, our guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel. 

 

The remainder of day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Today, you continue to discover the ancient Angkor temples. In your tour to visit Angkor temples, you will discover the finest and most ancient in Cambodia. Highlights include:

Banteay Srei- a beautiful 10th-century Hindu temple complex, about 23 miles north of Angkor Wat. Completed in 967, Banteay Srei was the only major temple at Angkor not built for the king; instead it was constructed by one of king Rajendravarman's counselors, Yajnyavahara. Like most Khmer temples, Banteay Srei is orientated towards the east. The enchanting temple of Banteay Srei is nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its remarkable state of preservation, small size and excellence of decoration.

 

Angkor Wat- a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. Built in the first half of the 12th century, Angkor Wat is the best preserved-  an architectural masterpiece. Its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief's and sculpture make it one of the finest monuments in the world.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Today, you will have a new experience of Cambodian rural life as well as traditional Khmer culture. After your breakfast, you will depart your day by travelling through remote villages  and learn about daily life of the locals.

 

First, you will stop at Krabei Real village. Here, you have chance to explore the local market and purchase some supplies for your lunch. Shopping in the market will bring you friendly feeling when living among immense and charming nature and open people. Continue your journey through rice fields, houses, schools and pagodas. Visiting this area, you also have chance to learn about traditional handicrafts of villagers, their techniques as well as admire their unique products because many families skilled rattan weavers.

 

After around an hour, you will arrive at a local family. Here, you will be welcomed by the host and have time to chat with the family while they will prepare a lunch from what you have bought at the market. You could also take part in this preparation to have further understanding of typical Khmer cuisine. It is for sure that this will be an interesting experience for you!

 

After your intimate lunch with the family, you could spend time to relax and the village before returning to Siem Reap. On the way turning back to your hotel, you will visit the workshops of the Artisans d’Angkor and explore Siem Reap’s market. Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social business whose purpose is to create job opportunities for young people living in rural areas, while reviving at the same time traditional Khmer craftsmanship (stone and wood carving, painting on statues and on silk, lacquering, and silver plating). You will spend the rest of day to relax. Overnight in Siem Reap.

In the morning, you will transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia, located at the confluence of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap rivers. It has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security, politics, cultural heritage, and diplomacy of Cambodia. When you arrive in Phnom Penh , your guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Check in to your hotel.

 

In the afternoon, you will have visits to learn historical period of time of this city. The first visit is Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes- a museum in Phnom Penh. In 1975, Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot’s security forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21). This soon became the largest centre of detention and torture in the country. Between 1975 and 1978 more than 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the killing fields of Choeung Ek. S-21 has been turned into the Tuol Sleng Museum, which serves as a testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Today the building houses exhibits, paintings and photographs of many of the victims. Another place that you should make a visit is Cheung Ek- the best-known of the sites known as The Killing Fields. Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial, marked by a Buddhist stupa. 

 

Transfer back your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel. 

In the morning, you will make a visit to the Royal Palace- one of Phnom Penh’s most splendid architectural achievements. The palace was built in 1866 by His Majeaty Preah Bat Norodom, great grandfather to our current King. The Royal Palace is built on the site of the old town. Then, stop to visit the National Museum - where remains a collection of personal artifacts of the royal family, including photos, musical instruments… and Wat Phnom- the namesake and symbol of the capital city of Phnom Penh. With the height of 27 meter (88.5 ft), it is the tallest religious structure in the city.

 

Then, you will have a lunch at Friends the Restaurant with traditional Cambodia food.

In the afternoon, you have time to relax or explore further the city before being transferred to Phnom Penh Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. When you arrive, your guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel.

 

Ho Chi Minh City is now the most populated city in Vietnam. Modern office skyscrapers, amidst Oriental style pagodas and food stalls along the street, create a dynamic urban area in very special sense. Ho Chi Minh City’s architecture and lifestyle is the reconciliation between American and Chinese influence, with many dots of modernity yet without losing Vietnamese traits.

 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the morning, you will take a land transfer north to Cu Chi tunnels- an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Củ Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters.

 

After returning to the city, you will depart your tour for some highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, particularly:

 

The Reunification Palace- a historical relicof an era that ended only 40 years ago. It is known as the famous historical witness which passed through the two fierce wars against the French and American colonists. The palace was built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City

Notre Dame Basilica- a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters. At the time it was built, the Basilica was the most beautiful cathedral of this kind amongst all French colonies.

Saigon Central Post Office -one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. The Central Post Office was built around 1886 – 1891 based on Villedieu’s design, a famous French architect.

 

Continue your trip to Cho Lon - Vietnam’s largest Chinatown with roots dating back to 1778; it’s also a place of great historical and cultural importance. It’s the traditional and distinctive lifestyle of ethnic community here that makes Cho Lon famous and attractive to people everywhere it exists. Here, you have chance to Taste the local favorite noodle for lunch. After your lunch, make a visit of Quan Am Pagoda- one of Cholon’s most active and colourful temples. This shrine was founded in the early 19th century.

 

After leaving Chinatown, you will discover newer developing areas, observe a visual feast with the combination of old and new architecture. Finally, finish your tour by heading up the Bitexco Tower- a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City. It is the tallest building in the city, the 3rd tallest in Vietnam. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 

In the morning, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang. When you arrive, you will be picked up and transferred south to Hoian. 

 

Then, continue your journey to explore the ancient town of Hoian. Hoian Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. The town comprises a well-preserved complex of 1,107 timber frame buildings, with brick or wooden walls, which include architectural monuments, commercial and domestic vernacular structures. Take time to visit the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market.

 

Meals on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

Today, you will spend a day to explore the most characteristics of Ha Noi. Especially, we recommend some sites such as Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum- a large memorial to the Vietnamese leader in Hanoi, Vietnam; One Pillar Pagoda- a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi or Hoan Kiem Lake- a lake in the historical center of Hanoi. Many tourists also choose the Temple of Literature as a stop in their journey. About 2km west of Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature is a rare example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names and origins of 1307 doctors, corresponding to 82 examination courses from 1442 to 1779. If you visit the temple at the beginning of the year or in May when many important examinations take place, you will catch sights of numerous students who come and rub the tortoise head. Such an act is believed to bring them luck to pass the test. 

 

After your lunch, you could visit Ethnology Museum- the largest and the most interesting Museums in Ha Noi . 

 

A walking around the Old Quarter also brings you better understanding about the history of this ancient city. Move on to Dong Xuan Market to feel the bustle and the excitement of a corner of the city.

 

Meals on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

In the morning, we will transfer you to Halong Bay to start your journey on the charming bay by a traditional junk.

 

Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam. The Bay consists of about 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Designated a World Heritage site in 1994, this mystical landscape of limestone islets is often compared to Guilin in China or Krabi in southern Thailand. In reality, Halong Bay is more spectacular. As the number-one tourist attraction in the northeast, Halong Bay attracts visitors year-round.

 

During you expedition, you will have chance to disembark, use smaller boats or kayaks to explore further grottos and caves and some floating fishing villages. In your cruise, the cuisine is both plentiful and of a very high standard especially seafood.

 

Overnight on board.

In the early morning, you have chance to enjoy fresh atmosphere and stunning views of the Bay or you could take part in a Tai Chi class, or a cooking class (only available on selected junks) to start your new day.

 

While your junk returns to the mainland, you have time to enjoy a brunch on board. En-route, you could make stops to visit some spots of interest.

 

In the late afternoon, you will arrive back at port and start your journey to Hanoi. Meals on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.