Spirit Of Indochina 19 days

HA NOI - HA LONG BAY - HUE - HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY - CHU CHI TUNNELS - MEKONG DELTA - SIEM REAP - PHNOM PENH - VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG 

 

ITINERARY

DAY 1 ARRIVE HA NOI

on arrival at ha Noi Noi Bai Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. A welcome drink and tour briefing is followed by a city orientation tour of the old quarter by cyclo and a performance of Water Puppetry.

 

DAY 2 HA NOI

Tour President ho chi Minh’s Mausoleum and house on Stilts, the one Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, followed by tour of the Museum of Ethnology and hoa Lo Prison Museum. After enjoying a quiet coffee near tranquil hoan Kiem Lake you are free to explore ha Noi’s old Quarter.

 

DAY 3 HA NOI - HA LONG BAY

Travelling to the World heritage site of ha Long Bay in the morning board your junk and enjoy a welcome drink followed by a seafood lunch while cruising through the bay. You also explore one of the many beautiful grottoes, swim and after dinner try some night fishing.

 

DAY 4 HA LONG BAY - HA NOI - HUE

More swimming and enjoy brunch while cruising to the harbour for return trip to ha Noi. Stop at Dong Trieu ceramic village, see artisans create superb vases and other masterpieces using centuries old skills. Then take  a flight to hue and the rest of the time is free at leisure.

 

DAY 5 HUE

This morning stroll the paths of the Imperial citadel and glimpse the royal splendour of a bygone era. Later visit the ornate tomb of King Khai Dinh, followed by a boat ride on the Perfume River to serene Thien Mu Pagoda and the majestic tomb of King Ming Mang.

 

DAY 6 HUE - DA NANG - HOI AN

A drive along the highway one takes you over the hai Van Pass and into  Da Nang where you see the famous cham Museum and then on to Marble Mountains for a panoramic view over the South china Sea.continuing on travel to the old Merchant Town of hoi An.

 

DAY 7 HOI AN

This morning have a guided introduction to hoi An, where restored shop houses, chinese Assembly halls, Pagodas, shared water wells and the Japanese covered bridge paint a vivid picture. The remainder of the day is free to explore at your own pace or relax under an umbrella at nearby cua Dai Beach.

 

DAY 8 HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY

Today you wander through the town which was once a flourishing port during Nguyen dynasty until transferring to the airport in Da Nang for your flight to ho chi Minh city. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free at leisure.

 

DAY 9 HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS

Explore the city’s historic landmarks including Notre Dame cathedral, the former uS Embassy and experience the excitement of market activities in cho Lon, ho chi Minh city’s chinatown. In the afternoon explore the phenomenal underground tunnel network at cu chi.

 

DAY 10 VINH LONG - CAN THO

heading south to Vinh Long board a motor boat and travel up the Mekong River to explore cai Be Floating Market. A visit to the industries and orchards of Vinh Long is followed by a lunch of local specialties, before travelling & to can Tho.

 

DAY 11 CAN THO - HO CHI MINH CITY

A morning boat ride take you to the fascinating floating market at cai Rang and then continue up the leafy waterways to a fruit orchard and can sample delicious tropical fruits and learn about the Delta ‘s way of life from your friendly local hosts before returning to ho chi Minh city.

 

DAY 12 HO CHI MINH CITY - SIEM REAP

You are free until transferring to the Airport for your flight to Siem Reap. upon arrival meet your cambodian tour guide and transfer to your centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is free to visit this city at your own pace.

 

DAY 13 SIEM REAP

This morning set out for nearby Angkor Thom city with its 600 years old temples and complete this mornings exploration with a visit to The Bayon. Before returning to your hotel climb a top hill temple to enjoy a wonderful sunset over the 12th century - built Angkor Wat.

 

DAY 14 SIEM REAP - PHNOM PENH

Enjoy a morning cruise the floating fishing villages of Ton Le Sap Lake, the largest lake in Southeast Asia before transferring to the airport for ongoing flight to Phnom Penh. upon arrival meet your guide and drive to your centrally located hotel for refreshment.

 

DAY 15 PHNOM PENH - VIENTIANE

You take a sobering journey into the darker side of recent cambodian history as you visit the chilling Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of choung Ek. There is time to explore the colourful central and Russian Markets or Silver Pagoda before transferring to the Airport for your flight to Vientiane.

 

DAY 16 VIENTIANE

Visit the striking monument of Pha That Luang, the historical Wat Si Saket and Wat Ong Teu with its huge bronze Buddha. There is also time to explore the busy‘morning’market, admire Vientiane’s fading French architecture and relax on the banks of the Mekong River for sunset.

 

DAY 17 VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG

A morning flight brings you to Luang Prabang. Nestled in the arms of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers with a dramatic mountain backdrop, historic temples and the busy traffic of hill tribe traders, Luang Prabang is very bewitching. Visit the market, Wat Xieng Thong and late afternoon Mount Phu Si for a superb view of sunset.

 

DAY 18 LUANG PRABANG

Visit the Royal Palace Museum which offers a glimpse into Lao’s Royal Past before taking a boat up the Mekong River to the Buddha filled caves of  Pak Ou. Also visit a weaving village displaying elaborate and colourful Lao textiles as you make your way to the beautiful Kuang Si Falls.

 

DAY 19 DEPART LUANG PRABANG

Free until transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

 

END OF SERVICES

Name your destination, we will bring you you there!

16 nights hotel accommodation 1 night on board the junk

1 night on board the Express Train Breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 1 dinner

Train ticket for air con., 4 berth compartment Air-conditioned vehicles & boat cruise Entrance fees and sightseeing as specified

Local English/French speaking guides

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* personal expen