
Tour Code: VTI 01
Tour Route: Vientiane – Luang Prabang – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta – Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
Duration: 16 Days/ 15 Nights
Date: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Start/ End: Vientiane/ Phnom Penh
Tour Type: Landscape, Nature, Folk Arts, and Culture
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Active Level: Regular itinerary, Moderate walking
Tour Category: Indochina Tour Packages
BRIEF ITINERARY
Laos Itinerary 3 Days
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival
Day 2: Vientiane – Luang Prabang
Day 3: Luang Prabang
Vietnam Itinerary 8 Days
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Day 6: Hanoi City Tour
Day 7: Hanoi – Fly to Hue
Day 8: Hue – Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi An – Danang – Fly Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta
Cambodia Itinerary 5 Days
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap
Day 13: Siem Reap
Day 14: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
Day 15: Phnom Penh
Day 16: Phnom Penh Departure
- Full Itinerary
- Price & Inclusion
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Laos Itinerary 3 Days
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival (D)
Upon arrival in Vientiane, we will be transferred to our hotel. This afternoon there will be a city tour around Vientiane. Although it is a capital city, Vientiane has the feel of a small provincial town. The wide boulevards are almost devoid of traffic and with its many temples; the city retains the feel of another age. Our tour includes visits to the major temples of Wat Sisaket, Wat Phrakeo and the impressive That Luang Stupa, the country’s most important monument. We will also see the Arch of Triumph, the National Museum, and the main market. Overnight at hotel in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane – Luang Prabang (B, L)
This morning we transfer to the airport for the short domestic flight to Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang is best known for its beautiful scenery and high numbers of ancient temples. We embark on a tour of this enthralling town visiting, the Golden City monastery. We will also visit the fine temples of Wat May, Wat Visoun, and Wat That Luang. Later in the day, we go up to the Phousi Holy Hill to enjoy the excellent views of the town and a great sunset.
Day 3: Luang Prabang City Tour (B, L)
Today we take a trip to the Royal Palace Museum. The palace built in 1904 is relatively new by Luang Prabang standards and is a mix of traditional Lao and colonial French design. Afterward, we visit the morning market and the weaving village of Ban Phanom. Free at our leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.
Vietnam Itinerary 8 Days
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Hanoi (B, D)
Leave Laos we for traveling to Vietnam by airplane, upon our arrival we will be picked up and transfer to Hanoi city central where’s our hotel location. Tonight we will have dinner at one of the fine restaurants in town.
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L)
We depart for Halong Bay in the morning when we get there; we take a private junk to visit the majestic World Heritage Site. The 5-hour boat journey will take us around the secluded bay (Passing the Dog islet, Cockfighting islet, Tuttle islet then we will stop to visit Thien Cung (Heavenly Cave). Seafood lunch will be served on the boat. Disembark we will transfer back to Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
A full day explores the charming colonial city of Hanoi, we start our morning by visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, his House on stilt, One Pillar Pagoda. After that we visit Hanoi Hilton (the prison that keeps the American pilots when their aircraft were brought down during the war) then we continue to the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, we have one hour on the Cyclo (the pedal rickshaw) to see the Old Quarter. Tonight we will enjoy the unique water puppet show in the theater.
Notes: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opening time from Tuesday to Thursday and weekends from 8 am to 11 pm and closed on Mondays and Fridays. The mausoleum is closed for two months of the year, usually October and November, when Ho Chi Minh’s body is maintenance by Russian experts. Hanoi Museum of Ethnology will be the alternative destination.
Day 7: Hanoi – Fly to Hue (B, L)
Morning free at leisure until we transfer to the airport for an hour flight to Hue. Arriving in Hue we can look forward to exploring the superb sights of the city. In the afternoon we visit the Hue Citadel, the Imperial City and Dong Ba market.
Day 8: Hue – Hoi An (B)
This morning, we make our way down to the Perfume River. Pause at the best-loved architecture pagoda in Hue, Thien Mu pagoda (The Heavenly Lady pagoda). After that, we continue to go to the elaborate Tu Duc Tomb. In the afternoon, we go to Hoi An along the Highway 1A. We stopover at Hai Van Pass, My Khe beach, and Marble Mountain for short exploration. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9: Hoi An Sightseeing Tour (B)
Hoi An is a quaint riverside town popular among tourists for its charming architecture, souvenir and tailor shops, and café. Some of the lovely buildings in the narrow streets have changed a little over some hundred years. It now listed as a World Heritage Site. In the morning today, we enjoy the walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Old town visit Fu Kien Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tan Ky house, the Japanese Cover Bridge, Hoi An Museum, and the handcrafts workshops.
Day 10: Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
Transfer in the morning for the early flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, we will be picked up and transfer to our hotel. After check-in, we leave Ho Chi Minh City for the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, which was dug and used by Viet Cong during the second Indochina war. It is likely that the guide was once soldiers here and their insight will help us to understand the tragic part of Vietnamese history. Some part of the tunnel has been dug out bigger to accommodate foreigners- more than a touch of irony here!
It is also the chance for us to try some shots of the AK47, the rifle that uses by Viet Cong during the war. We return Ho Chi Minh City in the early afternoon. We tour around the city to visit the highlight of Ho Chi Minh City including Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, the former Presidential Palace, and Museum of War Remnants.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B, L)
After breakfast, we leave Ho Chi Minh City behind and head to Vietnam’s rice basket of Mekong Delta. We will pass through idyllic, rural scenes until we arrive at My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River, where we will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. After that we take a boat ride on the Mekong river, visit local homes and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try a taste of seasonal fruit and honey tea and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing. We return to Ho Chi Minh City around 5 pm.
Cambodia Itinerary 5 Days
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap (B, L)
Today we transfer to the Ho Chi Minh City airport for our flight to Siem Reap (Cambodia). Upon our arrival in Siem Reap, we will be greeted by our guide and transfer to the hotel. This afternoon we will head out for the majestic temples of Angkor, visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 13: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex (B, D)
An early start to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat followed by a tour of the temples including the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Baphoun, the Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King and Phimean Akas.
Afternoon tour visits Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevoda, Thammanon, and Ta Prohm Temple. Then we go back to hot air balloon station where we can ride a stable hot air balloon for a truly memorable sunset look over one of the Wonder of the World, Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (B)
Early morning drive to and Banteay Samre. This afternoon we visit the local market before transferring to the airport for a flight to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 15: Phnom Penh City Tour (B)
The city tour includes the National Museum, the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace, and Wat Phnom. Afternoon visit the Russian market, the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes and Cheung Ek, better known as the Killing Fields. And followed by a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 16: Phnom Penh Departure (B)
Free time until transfer to the airport for our flight home. Laos Vietnam Cambodia itinerary 2 weeks ends.
What’s Included?
- Local speaking English tour guide/s at different parts of the trip (other languages upon requests)
- All accommodation on twin share basis with daily breakfast
- Meals indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- All transfer & transports by private A/C coaches or cars
- Sightseeing as indicated entrance fees and permits
- International airfares: Vientiane – Luang Prabang; Luang Prabang – Hanoi; Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap; Siem Reap – Phnom Penh
- Vietnam domestic flights: Hanoi – Hue; Danang – Ho Chi Minh City
- Domestic airport tax in Vietnam
What’s Excluded?
- Visa Fees
- Personal expenses
- Arrival and Departure flight
- Tips to your tour guide and driver
- Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary
- Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
- Excess Baggage Charges
- Single Room Supplement
Notes: We choose only centrally located hotels with Western standard service & breakfast. However, we can also arrange good location and clean local hotel with lower prices. Please inquiry for details
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How many people are in the group (I do not like large groups at all)?
Is it possible to have 4 and 5 star hotels rather that 3 and 4.
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When is the best time to go for the best weather in Vietnam?
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Flying from Boston Massachusetts USA to Laos?
What airline would airline would we use to fly from Boston Massachusetts USA to Laos and return from Cambodia?
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The most interesting trip for in South East Asia?
I have been to Thailand and Myanmar but not to the rest of South East Asia. Let me know what you think is the most interesting trip for me?
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Visa for 2 week vacation in Indochina?
Must we get Vietnam visa, Laos visa and Cambodia visa before we arrival? We are interested to travel to Indochina next year and spending 2 weeks.
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24 days trip in Indochina?
What will you recommend for 24 days trip in Indochina? We plan to visit Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia in early November.
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Are all airfares among Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia included in tour packages?
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For the flight from USA to Laos and return from Cambodia, you can fly with United airlines….please go to the airline they will recommend the best one for you… If we book from our country… It is very difficult to get the ticket … and the price will be very expensive.
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For the package tour, this is private tour (just two of you) not group tour so the time will be flexible for the visiting.
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About the weather in Vietnam, at the moment we are in winter, it is quite cold. It is lovely to travel from October to April, it is nice weather, special October.
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As per your request, I would be very pleased to suggest you a proposal 16 days /15 nights: “Great Indochina Loop Tour”. With this proposal, you will have a chance to enjoy all the sightseeing of 3 countries in Indochina as well as 3 difference cultures. I am sure that this trip will give you interesting senses.
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Yes, you should get visa before travelling. You should apply for Vietnam, Laos or Cambodia tourist visa online. Instead of applying through Indochina Embassy, you can do easier.
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Can you arrange a private tour for me in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia?
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Is it possible to customize tours to Vietnam and Cambodia?
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10 days trip in Indochina?
I would like to spend 10 days to visit Indochina, is it enough time to explore Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam?
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What is the longest tour you have organized for Indochina vacation?
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How long should we spend for Indochina vacation?
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Yes, we will arrange tickets for your tours in Indochina. But the tours are not included air ticket from your country to Indochina countries.
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Indochina countries have a lot of attractive sites to visit. 10 days is not enough for all, only for highlights in Cambodia
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Yes, we can prepare private tours with private tour guide/driver during Indochina trips.
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Of course, you can customize tours for your vacation in Vietnam and Cambodia.
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You may be interested in 24 Day Soft Adventure Indochina Tour, we have dropped you the itinerary and cost in detail, please check.
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The longest Indochina tour we have organized is 45 days. Please note that we can customize tours for your trip in Indochina.
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The time for Indochina tours is flexible, it depends on your time in Vietnam. You can customize tour for Indochina vacation. We can make 16 Day Great Indochina Loop Tour, 18 Day Discovery Indochina Tour, 24 Day Soft Adventure Indochina Tour. Please on request.
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Is 16 Day Great Indochina Loop Tour available?
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Yes, we have dropped you reservation form for 16 Day Great Indochina Loop Tour. Please fill in the blank and send us back via email.
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Hello,
I have about three weeks in Southeast Asia and I want to taste this Laos Vietnam Cambodia trip with some days more at Thailand. Can it be tailor-made?
Thanks,
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Hi Zagorec,
Thank you for your attention. Please check our email and let us know more about your wish to create your best tailor-made Laos Vietnam Cambodia tour.
Regards,
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Our friends who have been on 3 country tours Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia …
Our friends who have been on 3 country tours Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia suggested that it’ll be cheaper to go to these countries with 1st day of hotel booking. Then organize tour locally. This’ll be cheaper than online booking. Is this true?
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It is both true and not true.
True because you will buy tours from Open Tour or Sinh Café to join with other passengers. This services quality is below standard, or it is equivalent with what you pay, cheap and low standard services.
Not true because you will book tours at travel desks at hotels and you will get much more expensive than online price from TA (like Viet Vision Travel). Or you will call to travel Agents like us to book tours and all things are the same but you have work to do when you are on your holiday. You may take taxi with high prices from this place to another one…..
I would highly recommend you to book in advance all the services when you travel because you are taken care of by tour guides and drivers as well as meals, boats, domestic flight tickets….
And more important thing is open tours should be for young and backpacker travelers.
Please be noted that since you book the trip to Vietnam Laos or Cambodia or Indochina tours with us, we know what is the best to put in your tour to make the balance well between: touring, relax and fun. And all the logistic of the tour is very well. When you are at the new places, tour guide is welcome you, hotel is ready and exactly what we told. That one of the many reasons that you should book your tour in Vietnam (or Laos or Cambodia) with us
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Really enjoy this Laos Vietnam Cambodia itinerary 2 weeks. Want to know about date and price.
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Hi Alex Willson,
Thank you for your attention. Please check your email and let us know more about your wish to create your best Laos Vietnam Cambodia tour.
Regards,