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Tour name : Indochina Nature Impression

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Trip code : ASW (V20)

Duration : 20 Day(s) - 19 Night(s)

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Day - 1 : Hanoi ( No meal)

Greeting warmly, Pick up and transfer on the way to your hotel for check-in, your guide will introduce this amazing country. Have the rest of the day on your own to explore.Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day - 2 : Hanoi - Lao Cai ( B/D)

Hanoi, standing for a perfect gateway into Vietnam, has gracious landscape and rich culture that immerge every Vietnam tour maker. Today, we will Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple,making it a memorable day for your Vietnam tours! Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, get a deeper reading into Hanoi with the visit to Van Mieu Temple. Later, you will make a one-hour cycling ride around the Old Quarter. Stop at Ngoc Son Temple for a short visit.
In night, we will take an overnight train to Lao Cai, a transmit for all the Vietnam tour makers who want to get to Sapa.
Stay overnight in the train.

Day 3 : Lao Cai – Sapa ( B/D)

Arrive at Lao Cai train station in the early morning, pick up and take you to Sapa through the winding roads terraced hillsides to your hotel. After breakfast, a morning walking tour of Sapa gives you the chance to capture the bustling morning of the local markets and rural life in Lao Chai - Ta Van Village. Free time till lunch.
During your way, you will have opportunity to see people working on world's most beautiful rice terraces and visit some of the local families, via your guide, you will learn many interesting things about the ethnic minorities culture and life. Upon arrival at the homestay, greeting to the family, the rest of the day, you can walk around to explore the village or help your guide cook delicious Vietnamese food for dinner or enjoy a cup of hot coffee in picturesque and peaceful village.

Overnight at Ta Van village with a Day family

Day 4: Sapa - Lao Cai – Hanoi (B/L/D)

After your breakfast with pancake made by your host family, we continue trekking (a bit up and down) through bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dao people who originated from China and migrated to Vietnam starting around the 12th or 13th century and continuing until the early 20th century. The majority migrated into Vietnam during the Minh dynasty, due to drought, failed crops and the pressures of Feudalism in China.

After a break at beautiful waterfall we trek a bit further to explore the village and learn about their life. We trek up to the main road and get picked up back to Sapa. Shower at a mini hotel then drive to famous Ta Phin village to see another village of Dao people. Continue back to Lao Cai for the overnight train back to Hanoi.

Stay overnight on train – Private 2 berth cabin – Soft sleeper with A/C.

Day 5: Hanoi – halong (B/L/D)

Pick up and After breakfast at hotel,

8:30: taking a 3 hour scenic drive from Hanoi east to the World Heritage sight of Ha long Bay. With thousands of limestone peaks, dotted caves and traditional fishing villages, it’s a place you will never forget. Spend one nights cruising through the magic of the Bay on a traditional junk.

11.30 -12.00: Arrival in Ha Long Tourist Wharf. Transfer to Ha long cruise by tender

12.00 - 12.30: Welcome cocktail on board. Check into your private cabin, while we start cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay

13.15 -14.30: Vietnamese lunch served on board, against the stunning backdrop of limestone formations and islands such as: Coc Island, Cap De Island, Bo Cau Island, Vong Vieng fishing village.

16.00: Arrive in Vong Vieng fishing village, discover the life of local people by a sampan. Enjoy one of optional activities:

Available activities as:

- Visiting the village by sampan

- Diving to discover Bai Tu Long bay

- Swimming in Cong Troi beach (transferred by tender, included)

- Kite flying, relaxing on sundeck

- Kayaking

18.00: Stop in Trong cave area /Ho Dong Tien cave area for overnight.

19.00: Have dinner with fresh seafood provided by fishing villagers in the bay.

20.00-24.00: Freely enjoying the beauty of Ha long at night, join with one of optional activities: Realease the windlamp, fight up the fireworks, enjoy traditional music (on special occasions) or barbecue (up on passenger’s request)

Day 6: halong Cruising in Ha long bay and back to Hanoi – Danang City (B/L)

6-6.30: At leisure or practice Tai Chi with our instructor during the sunrise.

6.30-8.00: Start your day with an International Buffet Breakfast or set menu, then visit the cave by tender.

8.00-8.45: Explore the Cave of Surprise (Sung Sot Cave) one of the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay.

9:00 – 9:25: Swimming/relax

9:30: Turn back to the Tourist Wharf – continue cruise slowly through Ha long Bay

10:00: Check-out, clear bills

10.45: Depart to Ha long Tourist Wharf, transferred to the restaurant for lunch.

12.00: After lunch, drive to the airport in Hanoi. Upon arrival, take the flight ……….to Danang City.

On arrival Da Nang airport, driver welcome you at Da Nang international airport and drive you to Hoi An Ancient town far away 40 km. You will stopover at Cham Museum where displays the variety of Cham architectures and Marble Mountain – famous with the name of Five Mounations for visiting these places in Da Nang. Arrive Hoi An check in hotel. Overnight in hotel in Hoi An.

Day 7: Visit Hoi An ancient town & transfer to Hue (BL)

After breakfast, guide will take you to make a walking tour around Hoi An to explore the charming of this ancient town including Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tan Ky ancient house, go long Thu Bon river and discover the daily life of Hoian in a local market…There will be a chance for you to enjoy a traditional music performance in a house in Hoi An. guide will take you to a restaurant in Hoi An for taking part in a cooking class. You will be guided to cook Vietnamese foods by a Vietnamese teacher. This is an experience for you to know how to prepare and cook Vietnamese food. You will taste your dinner with dishes you cooked.

Then you check out hotel, you will leave Hoi An for Hue city. On the way you will stop to visit Hai Van Pass. From the top of the pass you have the whole panorama of Lang Co Beach and Cau Hai laggon. Here you can have chance to take wonderful photoghraphes. Next you spend more time at Lang Co beach for getting refreshment of this beach’s beauty. On arrival Hue, check in hotel and take a break. Tonight you are free to have dinner by your way. In the evening free to have more exploration of Hue ancient capital. Overnight in hotel in Hue.

Day 8: City tour & Boat trip on perfume river (BLD)

Am: Have breakfast at hotel. Today is your full day to visit the Heritage City with the complex of Palace and Mausoleums of Nguyen Kings. At 8.00 am our guide and driver take you to the boat landing on Perfume River by dragon boat to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. It is located in the north bank of Perfume river and have the beautiful sight for you to discover both its beauty and history. Next you will visit the Citadel is known as the palace of Nguyen Kings’ reign. Eco’s guide will give you to have more knowledge of Nguyen Kings as well as their lives and working with sites like the Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynasty Urns, Noon Gate… inside of the Forbidden Purple City and the outside is in the Imperial city like Nine Holy Cannons, Flag Tower, Ancient Museum. Have lunch at a restaurant to enjoy traditional foods of Hue.

Day 9: Visit Garden houses & departure to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

After breakfast, today is more chance for you to learn more of Hue people, history and its architectures with Garden Houses of Madarins in the past. You will make a city tour around Hue again to visit garden houses of Ngoc Son princess house and An Hien garden house to learn more of architecture of Hue houses’ system in the past. Then at noon the driver will transfer you to Hue airport for taking flight to next destination.

we will drive to Phu Bai Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your arrival will be warmly welcome by our guide, later you will go to the hotel for check-in. After lunch and a short break, we will start a city tour in Ho Chi Minh City.
The afternoon city tour takes in the most popular attractions for a wholesome Vietnam holiday plan, including Reunification Palace, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Notre Dame Cathedral and Thien Hau Pagoda. A short shopping trip to Ben Thanh Market ends up today's Vietnam tour perfectly.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho homestay (B/L/D)

Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at My Tho, cruising along small creek to Mekong River estuary, to Con Phung (Phoenix Island) and stop over a garden restaurant at a local house for Vietnamese lunch. The motorized boat cruises more along natural creeks and quiet village in Ben Tre Province. Visit orchards, bee - keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional music, see round a distillery, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy and coconut pulp. Then transferring to Can Tho. Diner and Homestay.

Day 11: Can Tho – Chau Doc town (B/L)

Starts from Ninh Kieu boat quay, we cruise along the small and picturesque tributaries, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop.

Tranfer to Chau Doc.Visit Chau Doc Town and Local market, Lady Lord Pagoda,Thoai Ngoc Hau Mausoleum, Tay An Temple. O/N at Chau Doc

Day 12: Chau Doc – Phnompenh (B/D)

Abf at hotel then take a speed boat to PNH.

Meet upon arrival in Phnom Penh, to be welcomed by our guide and transfer to the hotel.

This afternoon, visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom. See the different structures of this pagoda-style compound and stroll in its beautiful garden. Visit the Silver Pagoda so named because of its floor that is comprised of 5,000 silver tiles. A gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha are also housed here. Continue to the nearby National Museum. Built in 1917 it is an exceptional example of traditional architecture and is exclusively devoted to preserving and displaying Khmer art and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces are housed here including both pre-and post-Angkorian pieces. Visit the Notorious Tuol Sleng Museum. In 1975 Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot's security forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21). It soon became the largest such center of detention and torture in the country. More than 17.000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeung Ek to be executed; detainees who died during torture were buried in mass graves in the prison ground. The museum displays include room after room of these photographs of men, women and children covering the walls from floor to ceiling; virtually all the people pictured were later killed. End your visit of the charming capiltal with a visit of the Wat PhnomTemple, Phnom Penh’s namesake. Overnight in Phnom Penh at hotel.

Day 13: Phnom Penh – Battambang (B/L/D)

Pick up at your hotel in Phnom Penh and depart Phnom Penh for Battambang by overland transfer (290 km. 4-5 hours drive). Stop at the silversmith village, see the pottery manufactories in Kompong Chhnang and visit also a fish market. Lunch at local restaurant along the way. Visit the stone carving in Pursat. Enjoy Battambang’s truly unique form of local transportation and take a ride on the Bamboo Train through the picturesque countryside. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at best available hotel.

Day 14: Battambang (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive along the picturesque Sangker River to Wat Slaket pagoda, the residence of the provincial Buddhist patriarch. Visit a Khmer Ancient House and make a stop to see the production of rice paper used for making spring rolls. Continue to visit Wat Ek Phnom. Visit a market where Prahoc, the Cambodian fish paste, is made. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit Phare Ponleu Selpak, this centre supports around 30 orphans and trafficking victims and is schooling more than 1,200 pupils, over 400 of who study visual arts, music, circus, drama and dance for leisure or vocational training. Drive to Phnom Banon, with its five sandstone towers on top of a hill and enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding plains until sunset. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Battambang – Siem Reap (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Option 1 (Mid July - Mid January)

Travel by private boat to Siem Reap along the Sangker River: Enjoy unspoiled landscapes and traditional daily-life scenes. Stop at Cheur Khmao pagoda, “Black Wood pagoda”, in Bak Prier floating village and cross the floating village of Prek Tuol. Picnic lunch on board. Continue by boat across the Tonle Sap Lake to Chhong Khneas floating village. Arrive at Siem Reap port and transfer to Siem Reap town. Note: During the dry season from mid January to mid July, the low level of the Sangker River can extend the navigation between Battambang and Siem Reap or even make the navigation impossible. We recommend during this season Option 2, an overland transfer from Battambang to Siem Reap.

Option 2 (Mid January - Mid July)

Depart from Battambang to Siem Reap via Sisophon by overland. Visit the Khmer silk village of Phnom Srok or “the little hill” and discover the whole process of transformation in the silk production – from the mulberry tree leaf to scintillating silk. Cambodia has several centuries of a strong silk tradition. However, silk production has encountered many difficulties in the last decades due to wars and population displacement. Most silk villages had to discontinue this handicraft, but Phnom Srok is the only area which has continuously maintained its knowledge and skills both in silkworm breeding and weaving. Huge rice paddy fields and a beautiful ornithological sanctuary border this islet of a few kilometers square. There, you will discover the skills of women who today are vigorously reviving these activities. Walking through “the trails of the golden silk” the visitor will encounter a quiet rural lifestyle, the beautiful traditional dwellings, the rice warehouses, the children’s curiosity and laughter, the smiles of the adults.

Upon arrive in Siem Reap and transfer to your hotel and remainder of day free at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap at hotel.

Day 16: Siem Reap (B/L/D

In the morning, visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom(12^th century), and then take elephant around 15 – 20 minute to Bayon temple, Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), theRoyal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12^th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Afternoon, Sunset at Angkor Wat. This evening enjoy dinner and Cambodian Cultural Dance performance at Apsara Theatre. Overnight in Siem Reap at Hotel.

Day 17: Siem Reap– Luang Prabang (B/L)

After breakfast, we visit the highlights of the Grand Circuit; visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. VisitPreah Khan. Built by King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, though, it’s well preserved and ongoing restoration efforts should improve this situation. Visit as wellNeak Peana fountain built in the middle of a pool and the temple ofTa Som. Afternoon, visit "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap and time at leisure at the local market (if time permits). Transfer back to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to next destination.

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai. We then ascent up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 18: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave – Khouangsi waterfall (B/L)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession.

AM: After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panaromic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.

PM: We continue our excursion toward Khouangsi Waterfall, en route, we visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. The Khouangsi Waterfall setting really illustrates paradise. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for silk handweaving and for traditional Saa Paper making. We return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 19: Luang Prabang – Elephant Camp– Luang Prabang (Elephant ride + Soft Trekking) (B/L)

Elephant and soft hiking tour to Khamu village

(Walking time total 3 hrs. (easy), in dry season Tad Sae waterfall is dry)

After arriving at the All Lao Service, you will experience the protected Elephants at the “Elephant Park Project” along the Nam Khan riverbanks. You can enjoy the 1 hr. Elephant ride on the back of a protected Asian Elephant.
A short and easy hiking tour will lead you out into the Fair Trek project area where villages profit directly from your visit. A small Khamu community lives below a high rising mountain range. Depending on the time available your Lao style Lunch will be served at Ban Houay Fai and return to Tad Sae waterfall, boat ride back to All Lao Services. Your car will bring you back to Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 20: Luang Prabang – departure (B)

After breakfast we visit The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, Also the Central Market is not to be missed. After visiting these sights in the morning, you have free time to explore the town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure

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