Overview
This Heritage Trails of Indochina tour gives you the chance to explore the highlights of Southeast Asia countries - Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Along with cultural and historical values, our Indochina tour packages also offer various chances to take in the natural beauty of these hidden gems. The tour is a great introduction to the majestic beauty of the region. Check out our Vietnam travel packages for other amazing places in Vietnam.
Highlights
- Discover Luang Prabang’s history, culture by visiting the most famous temples, museums
- Explore one of the most respected holy sites in Laos with a history dating back thousands of years – Pak Ou Caves
- Discover our capital – Hanoi with interesting history, culture stories and amazing street foods
- Experience overnight cruise in Halong Bay to understand why it is considered “the should-not miss destination” in Vietnam
- Hoi An is not only beautiful in the day time with incredible ancient buildings and bougainvillea but also in the night time with sparkling lanterns in the night time
- Hue - our imperial & royal city where managed to hold onto its old world charm, despite the many ravages of war and time
- Ho Chi Minh city – our largest city with many popular destinations with rich history, French colonial buildings
- Enjoy many fun activities in Mekong Delta which is considered the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam, is carpeted in a dizzying variety of greens
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Tour Code
VNZA-805
Duration
15 Days
Departure Dates
Flexible
Accommodation
Up to 5 Star
Transports
Private car , Shuttle bus, Airplane, Boat, Cruise
Special Offers
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Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal at 1.30pm. Afterward, head out to Phou Si Mount to enjoy the fabulous views of the surroundings. Do not miss out on the chance to stroll around the colorful night market. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Overnight cruise on Halong Bay
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.
Meals: Breakfast & Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
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.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Useful Information
Inclusions
- 15 day tour from Luang Prabang to Siem Reap.
- 14 nights' accommodation.
- Delight your taste buds with Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laos cuisine with 19 meals included.
- Shuttle bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
- All slow local boats as mentioned
- All airport transfers
- English speaking guide (in each location you will have a different guide).
- Entrance and sightseeing fees as stated in the itinerary.
- Service charges and government VAT tax
Exclusions
- International flight tickets
- Vietnam visa stamp fee: 30 USD per person for single entry
- Cambodia Visa fee: 30 USD per person
- Laos Visa fee: 40 USD per person
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
- Travel insurance
- Domestic/ regional flights: Luang Prabang - Hanoi, Hanoi - Da Nang, Hue - Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap
Meals
- Breakfast: 14
- Lunch: 3
- Dinner: 1
- Brunch: 1
Transport
- Private car
- Local boat
- Airplane
- Shuttle bus
- Cruise
Included Activities
- Exploring Pak Ou Caves
- Hanoi half day city tour
- 2D1N on non-private Halong Bay Cruise
- Hoian walking tour
- Hue sightseeing
- Day trip to Mekong Delta
- Angkor Temples Tour
Special Note:
Our prices are valid for daily departures (except some special case as explained below) for groups from 1 to 6 pax. If your party has more than 6 adults, please send us an email, we will advise our best price for your group.
Our prices are not valid for some special occasions and peak season as below:
° Christmas and New Year (normally, there will be surcharged for Gala Dinner on 24.Dec and 31.Dec Eves – applied for 4 and 5-star hotels)
° Easter Holidays: some 5-star hotels in Hoian will be surcharged for Easter Holidays
° Vietnam Lunar New Year – from 25.Feb.2020 – 03.Mar.2020 – if you travel during this period, there will be surcharged for some services – we will advise you clearly at the time of booking
Cancellation by Customer
Should you need to cancel your holiday once it has been confirmed, the party leader must immediately advise us in writing sent to us via fax or email. The following cancellation charges will be applied:
- More than 21 days prior to departure: The total of deposit paid to us (30% of the Tour value).
- 7- 21 days prior to departure: 50% on total value of the trip charged, due to hotel charges for no-shows and organizing fees.
- Within 1-6 days prior to departure: 100% on total charged.
- No-Show: 100% on total charged.
Note: Insurance premiums and amendment charges are not refundable in the event of cancellation.
Cancellation of domestic or international flights:
If the cancellation occurs after a deposit was paid to the Airlines, a cancellation fees, of 25 – 40 % of the airfare for the domestic flight and USD30 – 50/pax for the international flight, is required (according to the policy of the Airlines).
Unused services:
No refunds or exchanges can be made with respect to accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services, included in the tour price, but not utilized by the tour members.
Children Policy
For children, please note:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (maximum 2 adults with 1 child under 2 years old)
- Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% price of adults
- Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% price of adults
- Children from 12 years old: as adult
Customer Reviews
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Based on 99 reviews. See some of the reviews here.
Christelle G
It was one of my best time ever Vietnam such interesting place with culture and cuisine. I would really like to thank Lyn and trang for arranging my holiday. From the pick up to drop off the tour guide waiting at the airports with your name on. It gives me as solo traveler the confidence of being secured. Vietnam. South Africa have two amazing gems in the organization Lyn and trang everything was perfectly arranged I felt safe in their hands. I met many friends try different foods. So to all solo traveller's don't be afraid get these two amazing human beings to arrange your trip to Vietnam.
John and Damietta Daniel
Just back from an exciting and memorable trip to Vietnam which was wonderfully organised and curated by Twitch, our travel consultant from Seni World, who has been very professional and proactive in making our trip hassle free from the time we contacted him for the quotation and itinerary. I would highly recommend his services for his professional approach, dedication and coordination for having made our stay comfortable.
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Liza
Wow wow wow! It was an absolutely amazing trip! I cannot recommend this company highly enough! It was our first time to Asia and it was incredible! From the first communication I had when we started planning our trip 6 month's prior to going to the end (and even afterwards) it was absolutely brilliant! Everything was so meticulously planned and executed and nothing was too much to ask! From the planning stages to the actual tour every question or query was rapidly answered without hesitation and with such friendliness and helpfulness! A HUGE thank you must go to Trang and Lyn for creating and executing our trip with such professionalism, dedication, friendliness and helpfulness - it was an utter joy dealing with them! I can a 100 % say that it is the best service I have EVER received!!! Vietnam and its people were breathtaking! This was also a very special and personal trip for us and Trang and Lyn made sure that it felt so special! They went above and beyond to make it special and we truly felt cared for and not just a number. Every day trip was excellent with great tour guides and everything was always on time - even the transfers and pick up guides were fantastic! We did not have to worry about a thing and could only enjoy ourselves! The hotels chosen were great and centrally located! I honestly cannot fault anything except that I wish more people and companies could learn the work ethic, responsibility and dedication that Trang and Lyn have shown! The communication with Trang and Lyn keeping us updated and just checking in on us were exceptional! We will truly never forget Trang and Lyn and our fabulous trip of a lifetime to Vietnam! Thank you, thank you, thank you again for making this trip so memorable and truly a trip of a lifetime!!! Will for sure recommend you to all family and friends and definitely use you again if we are fortunate enough to visit Vietnam again!!!
Linda F
Lucy from Seni World booked our entire holiday, it was magical from start to finish. All our transfers, hotels and tours were booked by Lucy and our visas were organised by her, it went without a hitch. Any questions we had, Lucy responded immediately, it didn't matter what time of day or night. I highly recommend Lucy and Seni World, thanks for the holiday of a lifetime. We so loved Vietnam - what a peaceful, happy, beautiful country!
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Vietnam's weather differs greatly from region to region. Depending on where and when you're going to visit, make sure you prepare for the weather before you go.
North: Best time to visit is during spring (from February and April) and autumn (from September to November). The temperatures are more moderate with lighter rainfall
Central: Best time to visit is between January and August when the weather is dry with no heavy rains
South: The best time to visit the region is during the dry season, between December and April when the city experiences warm weather without rain showers.
If you're planning to visit the whole country, it is possible to travel to any part of Vietnam during any season.
Depending on your place of choice and your interest, the duration could be varied. Normally, for first- time travelers, it will take you about 10- 14 days to discover the must-see attractions throughout Vietnam.
There are two available methods for passport holders from South Africa to choose to apply for a visa to Vietnam. You can either apply for your visa at the local embassy or obtain a visa on arrival with a visa letter.
You need to have a passport which is effective for at least 6 months beyond arrival date, 2 photos 4x6 and 2 blank pages on it for visa stamp (which costs 25$) and a visa letter. When you book tours with vietnamtour.co.za, we will offer a visa letter for free.
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