Heritage Trails of Indochina

Today, enjoy a boat trip along the mighty Mekong River to visit mysterious Pak Ou Caves located near the confluence of the Mekong and Ou Rivers. This stunning cave is well known for its hundreds of Buddha images with different sizes and shapes. Lunch will be served onboard on the way back to Luang Prabang.

Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

You are recommended to get up early this morning to witness first- hand the special alms-giving ceremony taking place from the break of dawn. Later, proceed to the impressive Wat Xieng Thong - the most important and most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang. It was built under the reign of King Setthathirat (1559-1560) with picturesque scenery surrounding. In the afternoon, transfer without the guide to the airport to take a flight to Hanoi. On arrival at Hanoi Airport, meet your local guide and be transferred to your hotel in the city center for check-in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Spend half-day in the morning to explore this beautiful city with some of the impressive highlights including Ho Chi Minh complex, the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature, the famous first university in Vietnam and a walking tour around the boisterous streets of Old Quarter. Our local guide will introduce you to the 36 ancient streets and tell you some funny stories. You will have plenty of chances for shopping and do not forget to ask our guides for some shopping tips in Hanoi.

Back to your hotel around noon and free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

This morning, say goodbye to the bustling city and depart for another dreamy land – Halong Bay – a great natural wonder in Asia. It is also one of the most popular trips from Hanoi. Thousands of islands combine together to make the place an exciting site to explore in any visit to Northern Vietnam.

You will embark on a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on the magical bay. The cruise is also a great chance to savor a special menu of fresh seafood in the endless charm of limestone formations. Lunch and dinner are served on the boat. Overnight on boat.

Take the last chance this morning to delve into the tranquility of the stunning island over the bay as the ship cruises back to harbor. Then, transfer to Hanoi airport for a short flight to Danang. Take a short drive to Hoian – the fascinating ancient port town. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy a morning walking tour around the fascinating port town. The leisurely trip offers you a great chance to see the ancient houses built in Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures. You will explore the must-see attractions including former merchant’s houses and the hundred- year – old Japanese Bridge. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Today, take a drive to Danang with a stop at the Cham Museum en-route. The drive will take you through the fantastic views of the coastline as passing through the beautiful Hai Van Pass. Later, you will arrive at your hotel in Hue – the ancient capital of Vietnam. Check-in your hotel and free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

This day, you will be introduced to some of the impressive sites of the city. Take some time to visit Thien Mu Pagoda This is a good chance for you to rescue your mind from the daily pressure and breath the fresh air as well as find a peaceful feeling for your spirit. Afterward, proceed to the Imperial Citadel – the World Heritage Site followed by a cyclo tour around the ancient city. Continue onto some of the extravagant royal tombs before heading back to your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

This morning, take a flight to Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival, meet your local guide at Ho Chi Minh Airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the city center for check-in. In the afternoon, set out the half-day city tour to visit some beautiful museums and impressive colonial buildings. 

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, leave this vibrant city and depart for Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. After arriving at the pier, embark the boat and travel along the Chat Say River passing through various local working areas. You have time to witness first-hand the local economy and culture through some visits to the brick kilns. You could also taste the fresh coconut and see the exciting way to turn a coconut into daily products and foods.

Continue your boat trip through the small canal to observe the daily local life. Make a stop at a tranquil village where you enjoy a walk to get a real insight into the life of the delta region. You also visit a mat weaving house where the locals still use handloom to weave straw mats. 

Your excursion will be continued with a xeloi ride or a bike ride to another village to explore the picturesque views of farms, rice fields and vegetation. There is a stop at a local house where a delicious lunch with regional specialties is served such as elephant-ear fish and river shrimp. After lunch, take a short rest.

In the afternoon, take a sampan boat to relax and float along narrow canals to return to the pier. Transfer back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh for check-in. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

This morning, take a flight to Siem Reap – one of the important centers of Cambodia. The city features colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. On arrival at Siem Reap Airport, you will be welcomed by our local guide and then drive to your hotel for check-in. Free at your leisure for the rest of the day. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, start your temple exploration from the south gate of Angkor Thom which is no doubt the expression of the highest genius. Continue onto the well-known temple of Bayon – the spectacular central temple of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Wrap your discovery with a visit to the 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. Take your time to enjoy the sunset over the region.

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

This morning, depending on the water levels, there is a boat trip to the great Tonle Sap Lake for a great view of floating villages or a visit to the temple of Beng Mealea. After a great experience, you will be transferred back to your hotel around noon. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Free at your leisure until be transferred without guide to the airport for your departure flight. The room is at your disposal until noontime. Meals on your own. END OF SERVICES.