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Indochinese Daydream (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) – 18 days

From dynamic Ho Chi Minh City to mythic Siem Riep from charming Hoi An and surprising Luang Prabang, discover Indochina and its multiples faces! Let the beauty of its landscapes, of its colorful temples and pagodas and of its smiling people inspire you. A true mosaic of colors, minorities and religions united by the same sweetness of living. Enjoy an in-depth discovery on the Inochinese peninsula! This tour includes breakfast and lunch only in order for you to enjoy street food on you own in the evening.

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Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city (L)

Welcome to Vietnam and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, the economic center of the country! Your guide will greet you at the airport and he will guide you through the beautiful old colonial quarters. You will visit the Old Post Office, the market, Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Giac Lam pagoda and Thien Hau temple. Night in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh (B, L)

Today, you will discover the Mekong Delta and the everyday life of its inhabitants with a day cruise. You will see how he people make coconut bricks and coconut fiber. Then, you will head towards Cai Son and Nhon Thanh creeks where the families make mats. You will cycle along the rice fields before sharaing lunch with the locals. You will take a rowing boat in Cai Coi creek and then you will go back to Ho Chi Minh city for the night.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Danang – Hoi An (B, L)

You will leave Ho Chi Minh’s restlessness to find peace and gentle pleasures in Hoi An, un charming town full of history. You will first take a plane to Danang (1:20). Then, we will drive you to Hoi An (1:00).
Japanese, Chinese, European and Vietnamese influences result is the incredible diversity of architectures of this small city. You will walk in the UNESCO World Heritage Old Quarter and your guide will tell you about the stories behind the old shops, houses and Japanese bridge.
Then you could dive in your hotel’s pool or wander by the workshops. Hoi An is famous for its lanterns, its silk and the know-how of its seamstresses. You could also ride a bike in the countryside. Night in Hoi An.

Day 4: Hoi An – Danang – Hue (B, L)

Morning (optional) : Traditional cooking class
After lunch, you will go to Hue in a comfortable car with air conditioning (about 5 hours). Night in Hue.

Day 5: Hue – Hanoi (B, L)

In the morning, you will visit Minh Mang and Khai Dinh tombs. You will attend a Vietnamese martial art show called Vo Kinh Van An. You will discover Tu Duc tomb and you will meet the people who make traditional conical hats and incense.
After lunch, (you will have to choose amon the 50 typical foods of Hué, Asia and Western food served at the buffet), you will visit the ancient citadel, similar to the Forbidden City of Beijing and Thien Mu pagoda. Then, you will sail on the Perfume River with a dragon boat as the sun sets. The boat will arrive at Toa Kham around 4:30pm.
In the evening, you will take a 1:20 long flight to Hanoi. Your guide will take you to your hotel in a comfortable car with air conditioning. Rest or take a walk in the busy Old Quarter near Hoan Kiem lake. Delicious street food will satisfy your demanding stomachs. Night in Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi – Lao Cai (B, L)

Hanoi is a bustling city that lives at the pace of scooters and travelling salesmen who walk along the refreshing trees that border the streets. Hanoi never sleeps. You will visit the Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s oldest University), One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and Ngoc Son Temple. Around 9pm, you will take the overnight train to Lao Cai in the Nrth of the country. Night in the train.

Day 7: Sapa (B, L)

You will arrive early in the morning at Lao Cai station. After breakfast in a local restaurant, you will have 2 hours to rest before you begin your trek from Sapa.
You will walk down the valley to the Muong Hoa River and from there to the black H'mong village Lao Chai. Black H'mong is one of the largest minorities in Northern Vietnam. They are proud of their culture, have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing.
You will continue to Ta Van village (1.200 m) to meet the Zay people, a fairly small minority of about 38.000 highlanders. Some of their traditions disappeared but many women still wear traditional purple, blue or green clothing. The Zay houses are build in wood and bamboo with clay floor.
We will have dinner and spend the night with a local family in Ta Van.

Day 8: Sapa – Hanoi (B, L)

Today, you will discover the marvelous and charming “city in the mist”, Sapa.
In the morning, you will to visit Thac Bac (Silver Waterfall), one of Vietnam’s most beautiful waterfalls. It is 500 meters high and can be seen from Ham Rong mountain on sunny days. Then, you will walk on Cau May, a rattan bridge to cross Muong Hoa river. On cloudy days, it is one of the most adventurous yet poetic place to be.
After lunch (Sapa specialties), you will check out of your hotel and continue your trip to Ham Rong Mountain, an ideal location to walk and take photos with vibrant colors of over 300 species of orchids, mount Fansipan (the roof of Indochina), the European garden, villages and Heaven Gate.
You will take the overnight train from lao Cai to go back to Hanoi. Night in the train.

Day 9: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay (B,L, D)

Soon after your arrival at Hanoi train station, you will embark on a relaxing trip to Bai Tu Long Bay. We will pick up up at your hotel and drive you to Halong city where you will get on a Chinese-style junk for an overnight cruise through the absolutely stunning waters of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. You will enjoy delicious seafood, chicken, pork and so much more just as we start sailing away from the shore.
This natural wonder doesn’t come up short on views: traditional sampans sail the crystal waters of the Gulf of Tonkin where nearly 2,000 limestone islands dot the sea. While cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay you will admire the fascinating rock formations before relaxing, swimming or kayaking on a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. Dinner and night on board.

Day 10: Bai Tu Long Bay – Hanoi – Luang Prabang (B, L)

After breakfast, you will visit Vung Vieng fishing village with a rustic row-boat. You will enjoy a nice lunch especially on the boat before going back to Hanoi. In the afternoon, you will take a flight to Laos. Luang Prabang used to be the capital of Lan Xang, the kingdom of the 1000 elephants from the XIVth century to 1946. Luang Prabang is a mysterious UNESCO World Heritage city hidden in the mountains which shelters beautiful temples and monuments. Night in Luang Prabang.

Day 11: Luang Prabang (B, L)

Today, you will visit the most beautiful areas of the former royal capital. You will start with the old Royal Palace which is now a National Museum where you will see a copy of the famous Pha Bang Bouddha, the real one being kept in a safe. You will sail on the Mekong Delta to visit Vat Longhoune’s frescos of the XVIIIth century.
Nothing is planned for the afternoon. We suggest you to cruise on the Mekong Delta until the mouth of the river to visit Pak Ou holy cave. Night in Luang Prabang.

Day 12: Luang Prabang (B, L)

Around 8 :30am, a local guide will take you to the Elephant Park, situate 15km away from Luang Prabang along Khan River. After learning about Asian and more specifically Laotian elephants, you will begin your journey, a one hour trip on the back of an elephant in the wild! You will stop at Tad Sae waterfalls (from July to January only) for a quick swim or you will wander in the jungle forest. You will take a boat to come back to Luang Prabang around 2pm. After lunch, you will visit Vat Visoun and its Sinhala-style stupa, That Makmo, Vat Aham and Vat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang’s most beautiful temple. Its superimposed roofs that touch the ground are a symbol of the city. To better enjoy the exceptional view of the city and the region, you will climb Phousi hill. Night in Luang Prabang.

Day 13: Luang Prabang – Siem Riep (B, L)

Enjoy your last morning in Laos before flying to Cambodia. Your guide will take you to your hotel in Siem Riep. Siem Riep is a stunning colonial and Chinese-style city, especially in the French quarter and near the Old Market. Tomorrow, you will discover what attracts more and more tourists in Cambodia: Angkor! Night in Siem Riep.

Day 14: Siem Riep (B, L)

After breakfast, you will visit Angkor Wat. Entirely dedicated to Hinduism’s Supreme God Vishnu, it was built at the beginning of the XIIth century by Suryavarman II. The temple is considered a work of art of Khmer architecture. 300 000 workers and 6 000 elephants took part in its construction which took 37 years.

In the afternoon, we advise you to go to Kompong Phluk village. Its inhabitants change houses according to the water level of the lake. When the water is high, they live in stilt houses. When the water is low, they build their own huts directly on the ground. From their village, you can visit in the damp forest on a small boat. Night in Siem Riep.

Day 15: Siem Riep (B, L)

Morning (optional) : Traidtional cooking class including famous Cambodian dish Amok. Or free time in the morning.
During the afternoon, you will visit the ancient capital Angkor Thom. You will admire the faces sculpted on the 37 remaining towers of the famous mountain-temple Bayon and Ta Phrom Temple. Night in Siem Riep.

Day 16: Siem Riep – Phnom Penh (B, L)

After breakfast, we will take you to Phnom Penh. You will first visit the strange insect market and after lunch, you will visit the Royal Palace, the Golden and the Silver Pagodas and the Vietnam/Cambodia Memorial. If you enjoy Casino games, you should go to Nagar Resort, the most famous and luxury Casino of the country (optional).

Day 17: Phnom Penh (B, L)

Free time all day. Night in Phnom Penh.

Day 18: Phnom Penh – Departure (B)

Enjoy your last hours in Cambodia before you fly back to your country!

Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city (L)

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh (B, L)

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Danang – Hoi An (B, L)

Day 4: Hoi An – Danang – Hue (B, L)

Morning (optional) : Traditional cooking class
After lunch, you will go to Hue in a comfortable car with air conditioning (about 5 hours). Night in Hue.

Day 5: Hue – Hanoi (B, L)

Day 6: Hanoi – Lao Cai (B, L)

Day 7: Sapa (B, L)

Day 8: Sapa – Hanoi (B, L)

Day 9: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay (B,L, D)

Day 10: Bai Tu Long Bay – Hanoi – Luang Prabang (B, L)

Day 11: Luang Prabang (B, L)

Day 12: Luang Prabang (B, L)

Day 13: Luang Prabang – Siem Riep (B, L)

Day 14: Siem Riep (B, L)

Day 15: Siem Riep (B, L)

Day 16: Siem Riep – Phnom Penh (B, L)

Day 17: Phnom Penh (B, L)

Free time all day. Night in Phnom Penh.

Day 18: Phnom Penh – Departure (B)

Enjoy your last hours in Cambodia before you fly back to your country!

Price & Inclusion

Note:
The itinerary might subject to change due to weather or tide condition with our prior notice
Cruise schedule subject to change upon weather and operation conditions

What to bring:
Sun block
Camera + Film
Insect repellent
Original Passport
Hat
Swimming suite
Sun glasses
Candy, cakes, books, notebooks, pens, pencils or other learning tools for children and elderly in the fishing village.

What's included?
Private ground service
Special romantic honeymoon room - Luxurious Cabins and Suites with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
Welcome drink
Entrance fees and permits
In-house English speaking guide
Luxury Vietnamese and International Lunch and Dinner (Set Menu)
Vietnamese and International Breakfast
Sampan boat trip
Tai Chi session
Kayak on day 2
Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges
Special gifts for honeymoon couple

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