Highlights of Vietnam Cambodia & Laos

Welcome to Hanoi: Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Your guide and driver will meet you outside the baggage claim of Noi Bai Airport and take you to your hotel in the city center.

In the afternoon, take a walk around the center, visiting some of Hanoi’s main attractions: the Opera House, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.

St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi city

In the evening enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique Vietnamese Art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture – followed by a welcome dinner at one of Hanoi’s finest restaurants.

Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Pickup at 08:00, you have a full day to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. Start with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. Follow it with the Ethnology Museum (You can visit other museums based on your interests - let your travel consultant knows).

In the afternoon, transfer to the Ba Dinh Square where stands the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh who led Vietnam to its independence from French colonial rule. This site has become an important city landmark and a perfect place to learn more about Vietnam's rich history. From there, wander through the beautiful surrounding gardens toward the One Pillar Pagoda and Presidential Palace, where a replica of Ho Chi Minh's simple working space is on display.

Hanoi Cyclo tour

Later, hop on a cyclo, one of the most typical vehicles in Hanoi, is a human-powered transport with a seat at the front for passengers and the driver at the back. With this hour leisurely ride, which is the perfect chance for photos and slow-moving sightseeing, you will have a great local touch.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Get a transfer on the highway through the land of fertile Red River Delta to Hon Gai pier where you board the boat for cruise on spectacular Halong Bay & Bai Tu Long Bay. 

Said to be one of the most beautiful nature wonders in the World, Halong Bay consists of thousands of limestone islands soaring up from the emerald water of the bay. The different shape of islands here is the result of the work of wind and water through millions of year. With dotted pristine beaches, floating villages, amazing natural caves and fascinating scenes, Halong and its surroundings is the must-see for travelers to Vietnam.

Check in on board upon arrival at noon time.
Have lunch while leisurely cruising to the core of the bay amongst thousands of dramatic lime stone islands.
In the afternoon you will enjoy kayaking through the karsts and breathtaking nature or swimming on one of the beaches
Enjoy sunset party while your cruise is sailing to the overnight anchorage.
Dinner and overnight on board amongst islands and under star live sky.

Note: the cruise itinerary can be different depending on tide condition, boat and route assigned.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise

Wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise over the Bay’s spectacular landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 

After breakfast, take a rowing boat tour around to visit to a floating village.
Later, you will cruise to visit another part of the Halong Bay.
Lunch is served on your way cruising back to the harbor.

Disembark the boat at early noon (11.00 – 11.30 depending on boat and tide). Drive back to Hanoi and get a private transfer to the airport for afternoon flight to Danang, Transfer to the hotel in Hoian upon arrival.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then free at your own leisure in the morning. You are free to explore Hoian at your own pace or relax on the beach.

Around noon, our driver pick you up at the hotel and transfer to the station for day train to Hue city.

Enjoy scenic view of Hai Van Pass on the way. Arrive Hue in late afternoon. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy free time.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

08:30 The driver and tour guide pick you up at the hotel. Spend an entire day touring the Vietnam’s former ancient capital. Start the day with a visit to the Imperial Citadel, home to the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City – once the Emperor's private residence. The Imperial City was created in the 19th century and modeled on the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Hue Imperial Citadel

In the afternoon, continue on your tour stopping at the Imperial Museum, Tu Hieu Pagoda and vibrant Dong Ba riverside market.

Accommodation: Mekong Eyes/Le Cochinchine Cruise

Enjoy your free day to explore Siem Reap.

After breakfast, you will first visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family.

Royal Palace Musium

8:00 am – 8:30 am: Pick up by our English - speaking guide from your hotel lobby within Luang Prabang, Laos

Arrival at the Elephant Village Camp: Welcome greeting by your guide and participate in a short briefing about elephants
 

Elephant Feeding: Get up close and personal with elephants

Explore Elephant Village: Visit our elephant hospital, museum, gallery and dung paper making facility!

One on One Experience: Enjoy the impressive experience of being a Mahout! 1 person per elephant

Boat trip to the Tad Sae Waterfall: Ride in a traditional Lao long boat to the Tad Sae Waterfall and relax or swim in the clear water. Swimsuit recommended! (note: water levels will vary with seasonal conditions)

Lunch: Dine at our Elephant Camp restaurant. Your buffet lunch is served with coffee / tea and drinking water (vegetarian options are available)

1:00pm: Depart the camp. Transfer back to your Hotel in Luang Prabang

You are free to stroll around the town for your own exploration before taking the departure flight

 

Meal: Brakfast

Accommodation: None

Pick-up: 08:30 AM