Embark on an Epic 15-Day Indochina Adventure: Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, the ultimate itinerary for an unforgettable journey through Southeast Asia. This exciting tour kicks off in Siem Reap, where you'll marvel at the splendor of Angkor Wat, and concludes with a refreshing swim in the stunning Khuang Si Waterfall. Along the way, you'll visit tranquil villages, kayak around limestone islands, and master the art of Vietnamese cooking. Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the rich cultures, breathtaking sights, and serene relaxation that this tour offers. Experience the perfect balance of cultural immersion and leisure for an unparalleled Indochina adventure.
Your Indochina trip begins with your arrival in Siem Reap. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
3 stars hotels: Hari Residence or similar
4 stars hotels: Somadevi Angkor Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: Angkor Miracle or similar
Start point
Siem Reap International Airport Pick Up, Siem Reap International Airport (REP), Airport Rd., Siem Reap, Siem Reap 171211, Cambodia
Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready to explore the famous Angkor complex. Start your exploration with the visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the best-preserved holy Buddhist gateway to Angkor Thom, built in the 12th century. Then visit Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, the Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace. Continue to Ta Prohm, a famous temple covered by trees growing out of the ruins. This temple is the one, where the most impressive scenes of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider were filmed.
After lunch, you will visit Hindu temples Thommanon, Chaosay Tevoda, and Ta Keo, the small, attractive temples in a good condition, built all the same time as Angkor Wat. Then continue to Angkor Wat - one of the “7th Wonders of the World” and a World Heritage Site since 1992. Famous for its beauty and splendor Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. After visiting Angkor Wat, you will get to the top of Bakheng Hill for the sunset viewing. Bakheng is the first temple constructed in the Angkor area. This mountain temple offers extraordinary views of the Tonle Sap and Angkor Wat.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
3 stars hotels: Hari Residence or similar
4 stars hotels: Somadevi Angkor Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: Angkor Miracle or similar
Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your transfer to Phnom Penh by air-conditioned bus. Check in your hotel and have some rest.
In the afternoon, the guide will meet you and take you to explore Phnom Penh's attractions. Visit the Royal Palace, which is currently a resident of His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal family. The palace looks like a small town of royal dynasties. Continue to Silver Pagoda, which serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds. Finally, visit Wat Phnom Temple, one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh. It was built in 1373 on an artificial hill by the wealthy widow Daun Chi Penh.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
3 stars hotels: LCS Hotel or similar
4 stars hotels: Anik Palace Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: Sokha Phnom Penh or similar
Have breakfast at the hotel, then visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison). This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces. More than 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeng Ek to be executed. Then visit Russian Market (Toul Tumpong Market). Here you can find everything: clothing, a large selection of Buddha images and woodcarvings, betel-nut boxes, silk, silver jewelry, and classic musical instrument. Then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
3 stars hotels: Acnos Hotel or similar
4 stars hotels: Alagon Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
3 stars hotels: Acnos Hotel or similar
4 stars hotels: Alagon Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Start 8:00 AM - END 2:30 PM
Cu Chi Tunnels is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, a must-see for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War.
The tunnels are located approximately 60km from Ho Chi Minh city. The tour departs at 8:00 am from your hotel in district 1. Enjoy the scenery along the way, as we pass the lush, endless rice fields and the ducks are water buffaloes swimming in the rivers. You might find it hard to imagine that once the area was almost completely destroyed by bombs and mines from the war, when Cu Chi was a “free target zone “.
Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war.
Head back to the city in the afternoon; the tour finishes at 2:30 PM.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
3 stars hotels: Acnos Hotel or similar
4 stars hotels: Alagon Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Relish the remaining moment in Ho Chi Minh before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hanoi. When you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. The rest of the time is free at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
3 stars hotels: San Premium Hotel or similar
4 stars hotels: Tirant Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: Apricot or similar
Location: Moc village, Ba Vi district, Hanoi (About 68km from central Hanoi city, about 1.5 hours by car)
Highlight:
Harvesting tea leaves on a traditional, 30-year-old Tea Plantation
Cooking with a friendly local host
Visiting local workshops in the village
Cycling across the rice field and villages
Traditional Foot Soak with herbs following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority
08:00 – Private guide and car pick you up at your hotel/residence.
09:30 – Arrive to Ri village where you will start the trip at your host’s house with a welcome drink. Meet Duoc (Mr.) – a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner who tells historical stories with his own experience.
10:00 – Follow Duoc to his vast tea-farm and learn how to harvest tea leaves. This is a green and peaceful place where you can enjoy beautiful scenery of the village. You may then help him pick tea leaves, and be shown how to collect the best part of the tea tree to make the most wonderful beverage of Vietnam – the traditional tea. Carry on with the process of producing tea at his small workshop, most of the works there are manual.
11:15 – Have a ten-minute drive to visit another host family in Moc village where you will enjoy a fun cooking class with Chin (Mrs.). She will show you how to cook some Vietnamese dishes and you will then enjoy lunch with food you helped cook.
13:30 – Stroll around the village and visit some local families to understand rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hat and other local products are made.
14:45 – Enjoy a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields and interact with local farmers by chance.
15:30 – Wrap up your countryside tour by a traditional foot bathing in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority. This will relay you (and your feet!) after cycling around the village.
16:00 – Drive back to your hotel/residence in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
3 stars hotels: San Premium Hotel or similar
4 stars hotels: Tirant Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: Apricot or similar
Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world's most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.
The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).
Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.
In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.
Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don't miss the sunset before having dinner.
Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Note:
In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.
Overnight in Halong Bay.
3 stars: Le Journey or similar
4 stars: La Pandora Cruise or similar
5 stars: Doris or similar
The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Hanoi.
3 stars hotels: San Premium Hotel or similar
4 stars hotels: Tirant Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: Apricot or similar
Relish the remaining moment in Hanoi before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Vientiane (Laos).
On arrival at the Vientiane Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. If time permits we will show you around the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph.
Overnight in Vientiane.
3 stars hotels: Orchid Hotel or similar
4 stars hotels: Lao Poet Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
Have breakfast at the hotel. We check out and transfer to train station to take speed train to Vang Vieng C92 @ 10:20 11:32. Meet our guide and transfer to hotel for checking in (early check in upon availability). Vang Vieng is a small town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Start your afternoon by exploring the famous caves of Tham Jang, which were once used by the local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders. Then we visit Blue Lagoon and free on your own to attend on activities here such as swimming, kayaking, tubing, zipline (expenses paid on your own). You have option to climb to the top of Pha Nam Xay View Point to admire the panorama view of Vang Vieng town during the sunset (we recommend to visit before 3:30pm for safety reason).
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
3 stars hotels: Silver Nagas or similar
4 stars hotels: Inthira Vang Vieng or similar
5 stars hotels: Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng – Deluxe (5* hotel N/A in Vang Vieng)
This morning, we say goodbye to Vang Vieng, transfer to train station to take speed train to Luang Prabang C92 @ 11:32 12:24. Picked up by our guide, transfer to check in hotel.
After a short rest, we visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign; the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Next, we will visit Wat Visoun, the holiest temple of the city, which was entirely rebuilt in 1887 after being destroyed by the invading Black Flags from Southern China. In the courtyard of Wat Visoun stands the Watermelon Stupa shaped like the fruit from which it takes its name. Then we visit Traditional Art & Ethnology Center to learn more about Laos handicraft & textiles.
Evening free to visit Night Market.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
3 stars hotels: Villa Chitdara or similar
4 stars hotels: Souphattra Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: Satri House or similar
Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Today we will visit Phousi Market, where you will see a big diversity of local specialties such as dried buffalo skin, local tea, and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables, and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups such as Hmong village Ban Ouray, Laoloum village Ban Ou, and Khmu village Ban Thapene. After exploring the villages, we will take you to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We then return to Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
3 stars hotels: Villa Chitdara or similar
4 stars hotels: Souphattra Hotel or similar
5 stars hotels: Satri House or similar
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Indochina. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Trip Ends.
3 stars hotels:
Siem Reap: Hari Residence or similar
Phnom Penh: LCS Hotel or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: Acnos Hotel or similar
Hanoi: San Premium Hotel or similar
Halong bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar
Vientiane: Orchid Hotel or similar
Vang Vieng: Silver Nagas or similar
Luang Prabang: Villa Chitdara or similar
4-stars hotels:
Siem Reap: Somadevi Angkor Hotel or similar
Phnom Penh: Anik Palace Hotel or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: Alagon Sai Gon or similar
Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar
Luang Prabang: Maison Dalabua or similar
Vientiane: Green Park Boutique Hotel or similar
Vang Vieng: Inthira Vang Vieng or similar
5-stars hotels:
Siem Reap: Angkor Miracle or similar
Phnom Penh: Sokha Phnom Penh or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar
Luang Prabang: Satri House or similar
Vientiane: Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
Vang Vieng: Riverside Boutique Vang Vieng – Deluxe (5* hotel N/A in Vang Vieng)
Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)
Flight from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh (include 20 kg luggage )
Flight from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi (include 20 kg luggage )
Flight from Hanoi to Vientiane (include 20 kg luggage )
Experienced English-speaking guide
French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russia speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied
As per the tour program:
B=breakfast
L-Lunch
D-Dinner
- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car
- Private car for the excursion
- Boat as per itinerary
- Accommodation based on double/twin share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water during transfers
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after service confirmation
• Arrival and Departure Flights
• Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
• Travel Insurance
• Public holiday surcharge (if any)
• Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
• Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
• E-visa
• Surcharge for airport transfers between 12:00 am – 05:00 am
• Other services not mentioned above