14 DAYS, INDOCHINA LOOP TOUR

Itinerary

 ITINERARY IN DETAILS:

DAY 1:  ARRIVAL SAIGON
Meet and greet upon arrival to Saigon airport, transfer to our hotel in center of Saigon.
Free time at leisure to relax or take the first sightseeing to  Saigon.
Overnight at Caravelle hotel in Saigon.

DAY 2: SAIGON – SIGHTSEEING – CUCHI TUNNELS(B)
Morning exploration of  Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Afternoon enjoy a half-day tour covering Thien Hau Pagoda, former Presidential Palace, History Museum, lacquer ware workshop & the War Crime Museum
Overnight at Caravelle hotel in Saigon.

DAY 3: FLIGHT TO DANANG – HOIAN SIGHSEEING (B)
Morning  flight 06.20/730  or 11.20/12.30  to Danang. Visit Cham museum in Danang where display fine artifacts of Cham people. Visit Non Nuoc beach and crafting village. Explore the charming little township of Hoian with old houses, temples. At leisure.
Overnight at Furama Resort

DAY 4: HOIAN - VISIT MYSON(B)
Breakfast in the hotel
This morning, drive about 1 ½ hour to visit My Son, one of the most important Cham site in the country and it’s set amongst lovely hills. My Son is another of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Hoi An.
This afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An . Hoi An is a lovely riverside township with narrow streets and old buildings. It’s also a great place for ethnic crafts. UNESCO has listed Hoi An as a World Heritage Site in Dec 1999. At leisure on prime beach.
Overnight at Furama Resort

DAY 5: VISIT HUE (B)
Drive to Hue and visit the Hue famous citadel. Visit the Thien Mu pagoda and boat
ride on Perfume river. Visit TuDuc royal tomb and perfumer river.
Overnight at Furama Resort

DAY 6: HUE -FLIGHT TO HANOI(B)
We take flight VN240,  8.30/09.40  to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi you will be transferred to our hotel  in Hanoi. At leisure to enjoy Hanoi. Tonight we enjoy the unique water puppet show.
Overnight at Sheraton hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 7: HANOI – HALONG EMERAUDE CRUISE(B,L,D)
We depart Hanoi at 08.30 for a drive through the beautiful countryside of the Red River Delta en route to Halong City. Ha Long Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, covers an area of 1,500 square km. With more than a thousand limestone peaks rising up from the crystalline emerald waters this area is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam and now one of four World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam. Visitors have constantly marveled at Ha Long Bay's natural beauty. The tiny islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes created by the wind and the waves, providing an excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing about on the boat deck. Upon arriving in Ha Long City we transfer to our private boat for an amazing cruise of Halong Bay, and weather permitting, have the opportunity for a swim in the crystalline emerald waters. The trip would not be complete without a sumptuous seafood lunch on board as we cruise. Dinner and   overnight on board

DAY 8: HALONG -  HANOI(B)
Rising early to the sound of ocean coming to life for another lovely day. We  breakfast over sunset before having more exploration of Halong bay by junk and then row boat to the lagoons. Visit  Luon caves, floating villages. We sail to explore the bay and  have  fresh seafood lunch on board before approaching Halong wharf. Return to Hanoi the late after-noon.  Overnight at hotel in Hanoi Hanoi around 17.00. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight at Sheraton hotel in Hanoi.

 
DAY 9: HANOI - LUANGPRABANG (B)
Transfer to airport for the flight to Luangprabang. Arrival transfer to the hotel. Sitting at the confluence of Mekong and the Khan rivers, Luangprabvang is the most beautiful city in the country if not Southeast Asia. Its many historical building is very well preserved and the medieval ambience also remains intact. We will visit Wat Visunalat, Wat Aham, and ascend Mt Phousy for a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding landscape.
Overnight at Maison Souvannaphoum in Luangprabang

DAY 10: LUANGPRABANG  (B)
This morning, we visit Wat Xieng Thong (Golden City Temple), the city’s most magnificent temple by the Mekong. From here, we catch a traditional long boat trip up the Mekong river to visit the famous Pak Ou cave. The upper section of the cave is part of a limestone cave staffed with Buddha images of all styles and sizes. En route, we will also visit Ban Phanom, a traditional weaving village.
Overnight at Maison Souvannaphoum in Luangprabang

DAY 11: LUANGPRABANG –FLIGHT TO SIEMRIEP (B)

Leisure day in the morning or walking around the city for shopping or sight-seeing before the tranfer to the airport for the flight to Siemriep at 13.00 p.m. Upon arrival at Siem Reap you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will have a tour of the Angkor Wat Temple before making your way to the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng to watch the sunset over this ancient land.
Overnight at Angkor Village Hotel in Siemreap

DAY 12: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR COMPLEX (B)
We will embark on an elephant ride to tour of Angkor Thom. This will include the South Gate, Bayon, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. From here you will then make your way to visit Ta Prohm before an afternoon visit to Preah Khan, Neak Pean, East Mebon and Pre Rup temples.
Overnight at Angkor Village Hotel in Siemreap

 
DAY 13: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR COMPLEX (B,D)
Today we will  visit  Prasat Kravan, Bantaey Srei and Bantaey Kdei. This afternoon will find us at the Roulous Group of Temples - Preah Ko, Bakong Lole Temples until sunset. Tonight we will enjoy diner with traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara.
Overnight at Angkor Village Hotel in Siemreap

 
DAY 14: SIEMRIEP– DEPARTURE (B)
At leisure
Transfer to airport for your flight home with fond of memories