Tour Code: IC401 Departure Date: You Choice! Custom Days: 30..40..50.. Days Tour Route: (Thailand:) Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - (Laos:)Pakbeng - Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Vientiane - (Vietnam:) Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Halong Bay - Hue - Danang - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - My Tho - Can Tho Ho - Chi Minh City - (Cambodia:) Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Siem Reap - (Thailand:) Bangkok - Phuket - Bangkok (Could Customize) |
Day - 1 - Bangkok
Not a filthy third world capital anymore, Bangkok has adopted the chic that makes it as a top-tier Indochina tour destination. Today, you will make the first-time encounter with the City of Angles.
At the airport, our Thailand tour guide will greet you with a friendly Sawadeka. Check in upon arrival and have some free time in this amazing city.
Stay overnight in Bangkok.
Day - 2 - Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Putting up its 21st-century facade for Thailand tour makers, however, Bangkok still keeps its old-school religious pride of holding so many temples and shrines that make the city appealing to Buddhists and Indochina tour makers alike. Today you will have a city tour visiting Bangkok's most famed temples.
Wat Traimit, the Temple of Golden Buddha, famous for its 900-years old five-and-a-half-ton solid gold Buddha image; and then continue to visit Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, the major landmarks and hottest Thailand postcard image, also a top must-visit site for the Thailand tours. Wat Po follows up, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, noted for its reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas). Have lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, we continue to visit the most famous tourist place in Bangkok: Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace adjoins Wat Phra Kaew. Despite the proximity of the two, there's a distinct difference in style between the Thai-styled Wat Phra Kaew and the more European-styled designs of the Grand Palace. After this place we go back to the hotel and free at leisure.
In the evening, our Thailand tour guide will escort you to the airport for the flight to Chiang Mai. Arriving in Chiang Mai at around 9pm, check in and have a relaxing night rejuvenating yourself for tomorrow's Thailand holiday!
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day - 3 - Chiang Mai
In the morning, you will break into the mist on a motorcycle all the way to Wat Umong, an amazingly unique temple favored by a great number of Thailand tour makers. Right inside the forest, the temple demonstrates essenence of harmony as you walk in. Monks feed deer in the early morning and every Thailand holiday spender can give food to the turtles and fish in the pond surrounded by big trees. Signs with Buddha's words of wisdom are fluttering between tree branches, composing a noteless symphony with leaves rustling. One of the most mentioned features of Wat Umong of Thailand travel guidebooks is the underground temple and tunnels filled with miniture Buddha images are worthy a look-see. You will enjoy some hours of stay in this temple out of the norm. Later, we will be back to Chiang Mai main town and take a tour in the oldest temple of Chiang Mai, Wat Chiang Man before a yummy lunch in a nice local restuarant.
In the afternoon, we will take the local transfer, Song Taew or Double Bench, to climb up the mountain to visit Chiang Mai's most famous temple:Wat Doi Suthep Temple. With the white elephant legend, the temple has become one of the most visited sites in Thailand for all Thailand tours. Later, you will be taken back to hotel for a relaxing afternoon.
When the night falls, Chiang Mai is putting up her best dress to present you a spectacular dinner show. As an overview into Thai culture, Kantoke Show impresses Thailand tour fans not only by its outstanding performance but also the cultural soul.
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day - 4 - Chiang Mai
Don't miss a Chiang Mai cooking class in your Thailand tours!
Today, you will spend a couple of unforgettable hours at the cooking school learning about the authenic Nothern Thai cuisine.
In the late afternoon, you will be transferred back to hotel. Have some leisure free time wandering in town. Why not check out Chiang Mai Walking Street?
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day - 5 - Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
Elephant ride seems to be always a perfect photo to awe your friends back home for your Thailand holiday. Today, we are going to ride these sweet creatures another way: bareback! Sounds scary? Well you won't be after a show-how given by professional mahouts at Ran Tong Elephant Training Camp. Ride your own elephant, give it the order by hands, you don't need a mahout to whip your giant friend. On elephant's back, you will go through the jungle and reach Mae Sa Waterfall, where you and your giant friends would have so much fun bathing together in the water! Special memory, yes, that is what it is all about for your Thailand holiday!
We will be back to Chiang Mai before lunch. After a quick lunch, you can stretch out legs while we are boating up to Chiang Rai along Mae Kok River. While other Thailand tour makers consider an overland drive to Chiang Rai is the right way to go, you, luckily enough, have an out-of-ordinary experience with our, which including the riverfront villagers waving hello to you from distance. The boat trip will take us about 4 hours and we will get to Chiang Rai at evening. Check in upon arrival and have a free night in Chiang Rai.
Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day - 6 - Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai, a border town sitting in peace by Mae Kok River, what brings you so much attention from oversea Thailand tour makers? Today is time to find out!
In the morning, we will take a lovely short boat trip to Chiang Sean. History has blessed with this old little town with rich and vivid tints, and the town itself is noted for an overview of 3 countries, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, at Golden Triangle. Regardless a somewhat bland stand at Golden Triangle, today we will visit the less-known yet richfully informative museum, House of Opium. Opium has been the major economic support of the region before tourism finally took over and yesterdays deserve our attention and learning. We will take a free stroll in town before lunch.
After lunch, we will drive back to Chiang Rai, and take a tour in the famous Wat Rong Khun. 'You haven't seen all the temples till you see this!' as some Thailand tour fans claim, the white exterior is overcasted with tiny mirrors that shine out the entire temple shimmering right in front of you. Path leads you to the inside passing by the fire-burning hell where thousands of hands reaching out for mercy, which might get you thinking the real meaning of life and where the true faith lies. This is not the only reason why Wat Rong Khum becomes a must in Thailand tours in Chiang Rai, more awaits for your visit.
Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day - 7 - Chiang Rai - Houi Xay - Pakbeng
Early in the morning, our Thailand tour guide will escort you to the pier of Houi Xay for Luang Say Cruise to Luang Prabang, Laos. As the boat slowly leaving shore, those happy moment spent with your Thailand tour guide would stuck in memory as you can still see him/her waving goodbye. Here hoves your new Indochina holiday passion: Laos!
One stop will be at a minority village for your free stroll. At dusk, we will get to Pakbeng, a modest town by the Mighty Mekong. Your Laos tour guide waits for your arrival and takes you to check-in. Later, you will be invited to a nice dinner in a local restaurant.
Stay overnight in Pakbeng.
Day - 8 - Pakbeng - Luang Prabang
Today your cruise will take you to a humble village by the Nam Ou River, where you can get encounter with local folks and talk about their daily events. Later, the Laos tour guide will lead you to the famous site of Pak Ou Caves, where Buddha figures of all sizes are stilling inside darkness witnessing sunrise and sunset over the Mighty Mekong for God-knows how many years. As a must-do for all Laos tours in Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves always reward the international Laos tour makers with unique yet somehow surreal feeling. Get out of the caves, you will have lunch on board.
In the afternoon, you will see the outline hoving up in woods as your cruise boat slowly approaching to Luang Prabang. Finally, here you are! our private Laos tour guide will give you the warmest welcome and take you to hotel for check-in.
After refreshing, you will be invited for a Lao dinner with traditional Lao dance, making a perfect introduction for your Laos holiday in Luang Prabang.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day - 9 - Luang Prabang
Early in the morning, little birds will wake you up.You might be feeling drowsy from the warmth of sleep.However, no sooner has a line of walking monks emerged than you get clear-headed. Morning alms collecting supports most of the monks in Luang Prabang, and this ritual also enjoys great prestige over other Laos tour attractions. After giving alms to monks with respect and best hope for them, you will visit Luang Prabang's most famed attractions: the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping towards to the ground in the classical architectural style of Luang Prabang temples.Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham are two of the major seats of Buddhism in town. At dusk, we will climb up Mountain Phousii for a peaceful sunset.
Dinner cruise over the Mekong River with a traditional Lao dance show will engrave your memory for this Laos holiday.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day - 10 - Luang Prabang
Get tired of the Buddhism images or temples? Plunge yourself into nature!
This morning, as driving to Kuangsi Waterfall, we will stop at Asian Bear Rescue Center, where kinds of endangered Asian bears are being taken good care of. Later, we will travel to the famous Kuangsi Waterfall for a cool-off. Have picnic lunch in this stunning natural setting.
In the afternoon, we will drive back to Luang Prabang. Enjoy a free kick-back in the cafe.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day - 11 - Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Enjoy a free morning in Luang Prabang. Have lunch on your own and we will fly to Vientiane, a thriving capital speaking for today's Asia.
Upon arrival, you will meet our Vientiane Laos tour guide, who will share a brief introduction about the city as driving to hotel for check-in.
How to spend your first afternoon in Vientiane? How about an encounter with traditional Lao weaving and dyeing? our private Laos tour guide will take you to Phaeng Mai Gallery (option: Huoey Hong Vocational Textile Training Center)The ancient art of silk weaving was lost for years under the Comunist regime. Nowadays, with the inbrusting foreign influence and interest from the likes American weaver Carol Cassidy who started Lao Textiles in 1990, the once elaborate and endangered art form is experiencing a renaissance. Weaving up the textlies in a traditional loom and dyeing them with natural pigments should be a perfectly momorable piece for your Laos holiday.
In the evening, your dinner will be served in Phatoke Laoderm restaurant with a splendid traditional Lao dance.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
Day - 12 - Vientiane
Vientiane, being the capital of such an ancient country means it has all the reason to lure numbers of Indochina tours diggers to discover its mejesty. Today, a city tour enables us to see 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, housing the famous Emerald Buddha Image, amazes its Indochina tours makers. We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, getting an idea why it attracts so many people. And we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph.
The rest of the day is free.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
Day - 13 - Vientiane - Vang Vieng
As the most accessible eco-getaway Laos tour destination near Vientiane, Vang Vieng reputes for its picturesque river basin landscape and harmonic pastoral. Making your own Laos holiday apart from the norm, our Laos tour guide will help you make today as a memorable adventure.
In the early morning, you will take a drive to Hin Heup, where we will start a kayakking adventure on the River Nam Lik. Water is gushing out unbelievable vitality as you paddle downstream for an hour or so. After getting out of water and dry yourself up, we will trek into the forest for a nice setting to lunch.
In the afternoon, get ready for some zing in the zip-line setting. Woooooow!
After a full day of excitement, please relax yourself as your Laos tour guide escorts you to Vang Vieng. Arriving at evening, check in hotel and have a free night in this peaceful laid-back town.
Stay overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day - 14 - Vang Vieng
After a breakfast, your trekking trip starts from the village of Phathao some 12 km north of Vang Vieng. After reaching the mountain range, a climb leads to heights with spectacular panoramic views. Near the top of the ridge lies the Tham Hok Cave. It contains some of the most impressive stalactites and stalagmites to be found in Vang Vieng. Have picinic lunch in the forest.
After the descent down the far side of the mountain, we will go swimming in cool pools nearby rapids.We will be back to Vang Vieng before dusk.
Stay overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day - 15 - Vang Vieng - Vientiane - Hanoi
As part of our half day Laos tour of Vang Vieng, we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout during the Lao-China war time, leaving the Laos holiday makers some unsolved mysteries. We will cross the river to Ban Huai Ngai, a very pleasant village where we can explore the different lifestyles of the locals. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, free at your own pace to explore the area. And then we will be back to Vientiane, just in time to catch the flight to Hanoi.
We will arrive to embrace Hanoi's passionate night. Check in upon arrival and have yourself a sweet dream.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day - 16 - Hanoi
Today, we begin your Vietnam holiday with a cycle tour of the fascinating Old Quarter - 36 streets in old-schooled French colonial style would present you the past days. Cycling ends in the Old Citadel, from where we will walk along the beautiful tree-lined boulevards until we get to Ba Dinh Square, site of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. We visit the humble House on Stilts, in which Uncle Ho lived and painted a brighter day for Vietnam. Then continue on to visit the Presidential Palace.Have lunch in a nice restaurant.
Afterwards, we visit the infamous 'Hanoi Hilton' - Hanoi's former central prison made famous first for the incarceration of the leaders of Vietnam's national liberation movement and later US Air force pilots shot down over North Vietnamese airspace.
Afternoon is free at your leisure.At night, you will get some awesome experience from a wonderful water puppet show.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day - 17 - Hanoi - Lao Cai
Leaving Hanoi at approximately 8.00am, we will drive to our boat on the banks of the Red River, starting today's Vietnam holiday along Hanoi's necklace with this Red River cruise. We will begin our cruise through the countryside and have plenty of time to relax before making our first stop at Chi Phuong Dock, where bikes will replace cars and we will go cycling (or taking a motor tricycle at your request) along the country road in the lush Red River Delta. En route, we will visit But Thap Pagoda and people in the village. From here we continue cycling to Dong Ho Handicraft Village, renowned for its unique wood prints. Each family runs their own workshop and we have the opportunity to observe how the printing process works. Have lunch in the village.
In the afternoon, you will be back on the cruise boat after a short cycle ride. After dinner on your own, our private Vietnam tour guide will take you to the train station for the overnight train to Lao Cai.
Stay overnight on the train.
Day - 18 - Lao Cai - Sapa
The sunlight breaks into different colors through your window as the train finally arrives at Lao Cai trains station. After a short break, we will start our Vietnam tours in Sapa.
Leave no luggage behind, are you ready for a special Vietnam holiday adventure in Sapa? Hold your answer untill we go walk down the mountain in haze and get to Ham Rong Orchird Garden for a beautiful sunrise. Another day of hope begins with the first sunlight over Sapa's mountain range as the local market is putting the fair on a high tide. Later, we will visit the most famous minority village of Cat Cat Village, where you will get some close-up experience about the traditional weaving and dyeing. Try to weave, that won't be easy! Have lunch in the village.
In the afternoon, relax your body and soul in Silver Waterfall before we go back to Sapa. Some hours are free for shopping and photos before bed-time. Now back to our question: are you ready? Yes, now we know you are more than ready!
Stay overnight in Sapa.
.(*Note: As you arrive in Sapa very early, we will arrange an early check-in for you to take a nap, refresh and have breakfast, which is one special feature we boast for our private Vietnam tour service.)
Day - 19 - Sapa - Lao Cai
Early in the morning, we will check out Bac Ha Market (*Note:open only on Sundays. Other options will be offered subject to your travel date.)in Bac Ha Village, where Flower Hmong, Phu La and Dao Tuyen people are haggling over prices. The nomens of these minorities might not mean a squat to you, but the colors colliding in their costums is without a doubt a feast for your Vietnam holiday in Sapa.Later, we will take a free ramble through this bustling market before lunch in a simple yet clean restaurant. After lunch, we will go to Trang Do Village where villagers will help you get onto a water bufflo cart to saunter around.Later, you will take a boat trip down the Chay River, taking in the stunning landscape all for your Vietnam holiday memory. Today's fun ends with a cup of warm herb tea upon arrival in Sapa. Check in hotel and soak yourself in dreams.
Stay overnight on the train.
Day - 20 - Lao Cai - Hanoi - Halong Bay
Arrive in Hanoi just to catch the early sun for another Vietnam holiday morning! Take a break from the long journey and then our private van will drive you to Halong Bay one of the most popular sites for all Vietnam tours.
Itineraries differ in different cruise junks, nevertheless, you will likely see Bai Tu Long Bay, Coc Island, Cap De Island, Bo Cau Island, Vong Vieng fishing village,Trong Cave,Ho Dong Tien Cave, which are all the golden nuggets for your Vietnam holiday. In our cruise junk list, you will certainly find a favorite one to enlighten your Vietnam holiday.
Stay overnight on the junk.
Day - 21 - Halong Bay - Hanoi
Halong Bay engraves your Vietnam holiday with its stunning beauty and awe of how wonderful God's work can be! Today, our cruise goes on. Kick back on the sundeck, savor every minute of this precious Vietnam holiday.
After a seafood lunch, the junk slowly approaches to the shore, where our Vietnam tour guide is waiting for you. Back to Hanoi in the early afternoon, and the rest of your day is at your own pace.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day - 22 - Hanoi - Hue
Have breakfast and some free time in Hanoi. Later, your Vietnam tour guide will take you to the airport and say goodbye. The flight to Hue will take about 2 hours, arrive in the late morning, you will be warmly greeted by our Vietnam tour guide in Hue. Check in upon arrival and our Vietnam tour guide will walk with you along Hue's mossy streets to a nice local restaurant for lunch whilst walking you through a brief history of Hue.
After a corking good lunch in town, you will use a soft walking trip to know about Hue. Imperial Citadel and tour the Forbidden Purple City. Following the design of the Forbidden City in China yet with distinctive inspiration, Hue proudly holds this site as its major attractions luring world-wide Vietnam tours fans. Later, you can get some great deals done at the local Dong Ba Market.
Transfer back to hotel, please get some good rest because you have a big day of extra fun tomorrow!
Stay overnight in Hue.
Day - 23 - Hue
Breaking out of the textbook, our prompts for your special Vietnam holiday in Hue.Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda and drive to visit the majestic Royal Tomb of King Ming Mang are all on top of Vietnam travel list, but today you will see them all in a different way.
Early in the morning, after breakfast in your hotel, you will take a sunrise cruise down the Perfume River all the way to Thanh Hoa Village. Along the boat trip, we will make stops to visit the old Thien Mu Pagoda. As we arrive, a nice mountain bike will be loaded up for you to adventure through Thanh Hoa's narrow and bump country road, passing by lush rice peddies and fruit gardens, have lunch in a nice and clean local restaurant and then we will go all the way back to the pier where we started the cruise (about 2 hours). Strecth your legs on deck with Perfume River's vigorous daylight scenery.
In the afternoon, we will visit Royal Tomb of King Ming Mang before getting back to hotel. Free time at your own pace exploring this elegant old town.
Stay overnight in Hue.
Day - 24 - Hue - Danang - Hoi An
Never stop, your Vietnam tours are always on the move! We drive our way to Hoi An in the morning, the view of the coast and Danang from the top of the Hai Van Pass makes your Vietnam holiday journey very interesting and you are in for an excellent photo shooting. We will also visit the famous Marble Mountain, which stands for the five essential elements that establish nature. Sure the folktale will be quite an amusement for your Vietnam tours! Have lunch en route.
We will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon, check in upon arrival and have some free time on your own.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day - 25 - Hoi An
As much of Vietnam tour interest, Hoi An's Chinese-style architecture is an attractive bonus for your Vietnam holiday.
Today, we will take a cycling trip to visit Hoi An's hottest attractions: Japanese Bridge, Old Merchant House, China Assembly Halls and some other interesting shops. Later, we will walk deep into a narrow alley in search for a special lunch in a secret garden-like restaurant.
In the afternoon, a boat trip accross Hoi An River will take us to Thanh Ha Village, where you can witness generations keep the old ship-building, brick-baking and potting process alive.
As dark falls, a dinner cruise will roll out a picture of Hoi An at a night background as you are enjoying a fancy dinner on deck. Your private Vietnam tour guide will take you back to hotel after dinner.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day - 26 - Hoi An
If you want to blend yourself into a real Hoi An moment for a special Vietnam holiday, today is your day!
To some point, Hoi An Ancient town's charm, has eclipsed its original pastoral beauty. This time, in your Vietnam holiday, you have the chance to see what it is like being a farmer.
In the early morning, your private Vietnam tour guide will pick you up and take you to Tra Que, a remote village distant from the hassle and dazzle of Hoi An touristy spots.
Put on the farming outfit, you will be taught by a real farmer, who speaks no English but the language of smile and friendliness, about how to hoe, sow and water. Fertile soil, morning mist, lush veggies and sweating you, all brings you back to the age of innocent. Have lunch in the farmer's house.
In the afternoon, we will boat back from Tra Que to Hoi An town. Today's special experience will stay topic for quite a while after this Vietnam holiday, don't you think?
The rest of your day will include some beach activities, go have fun!
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day - 27 - Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City
Kick back and relax, have yourself a free day in Hoi An's amazing beach!
In the late afternoon, our private Vietnam tour guide will escort you to Danang airport for the ongoing flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Check in upon arrival, have dinner and free time on your own.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day - 28 - Ho Chi Minh City
No matter where you come from, a step in Ho Chi Minh City of your Vietnam holiday always rears in glamorous form. Paradox of modern and vintage, encounter of east and west, Ho Chi Minh City paints your dream for today's Asia.
In the morning, our private Vietnam tour guide will take you on a city tour visiting: Notre Dame Cathedral, with all the materials imported from France, this Catholic Church served for French colonialists and in someway became a major channel to preach God's gospel to local folks; quite worthy a sidetrip, that is the Post Office, which is just a few steps from Notre Dame Cathedral and a great place to mail your Vietnam holiday postcards; Chinese culture has the Jade Emperor Pagoda as its best speaker, the Taoist Jade Emperor is sitting sublimely and flanked by guardians, overlooking people who are seeking for wealth, health and immortality. Have lunch in a nice local restaurant.
In the afternoon, have some free time strolling in the city, delving into the old alleyways and quirky boutiques.
In the evening (around 5pm), our private Vietnam tour guide will take you to the pier for a boat trip on the Saigon River. Boating down to Binh Quoi Village where you will enjoy an excellent cultural show presenting the wedding with a bridal procession on water and dance. Have dinner at the riverside.
After dinner, we will escort you back to hotel with twinkling stars in the sky.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day - 29 - Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Ho Chi Minh City
Just outside the city, a reminder of wartime evocates history buffs' passions, that is the Cu Chi Tunnel System.
In the morning, you will take an interesting tour here. Later, we will get a taste of Vietnam's most intriguing and tricky indigenous religions: Cao Daism in the Cao Dai Great Temple, a somewhat eerie rococo extravaganza jamming the conflicting architectural idiosyncrasies of a French church, a Chinese pagoda, Hong Kong's Tiger Palm Garden and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Regardless of the quizzical jaw-dropping, this place is a good rest spot after a Cu Chi Tunnel System trip. Have lunch in a nearby restaruant.
In the afternoon, we will drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and you will have a great deal of fun while exploring the city at your own pace.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day - 30 - Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Can Tho
Heading out of the bustling city, we ride along rice field to My Tho, a famous stop for any Vietnam tours in Mekong region. Upon arrival, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien River. The exciting cruise continues to Unicorn Island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house.
Passing through Tan Thach natural cannals in Ben Tre after lunch, we will reach Thoi Son Island, where we will trek through the fruit plantation.Along the boat ride, you will get to know why people claim that My Tho is a beautiful peice of memory for your Vietnam tours.
We will go to Can Tho by car. Check in upon arrival and have some free time afterwards.
Stay overnight in Can Tho.
Day - 31 - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh
The early morning fair over the Cai Be Floating Market is considered as a showcase of Mekong Delta life for all Vietnam tours. This morning, we will get up early and take a private boat to this bustling overwater market. Later, we will visit a small island, where seasonal fruit is served and you can chat with the local folks. Have lunch in an orchard.
In the afternoon, you will be back to Ho Chi Minh City, go shopping before the evening flight to Phnom Penh.
At night, we will arrive in Phnom Penh, the upgoing capital of Cambodia, a base for your Indochina holiday during the following days. Our professional Cambodia tour guide will escort you to hotel for check-in.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day - 32 - Phnom Penh
Opening up to outsiders, Phnom Penh has triggered a tourism boom for world-wide Cambodia tour fans, keeping up with the conventional and still the hottest Cambodia tours destination of Siem Reap. Today, Phnom Penh welcomes you with her most enthralling smile.
After breakfast, we will start a city tour visting Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, Raung Damrei Museum and Independence Monument.Have lunch in a local restaruant.
Want to try a new way to tour Phnom Penh around? our special quad bike arrangement meets your zest for adventure!
Get on your quad bike (motorcycle at request), and our professional Cambodia tour guide will take you to roar off the bumpy road in the capital's countryside. We will pass by green rice paddies, banana and mango plantations as well as remote villages along the Prek Thnot River. En route, we will make a stop at Kampong Kdol Pagoda, which is widely known for its statue representing the Buddha's life.After about 2 hours, our quad bike trip goes on to the mind-provoking site of Killing Fields. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people. At dusk, we will drive back to Phnom Penh for a relaxing night.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day - 33 - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Have breakfast in your hotel and some free time to walk around in Phnom Penh. Later, we will take a flight to Siem Reap, one of the main bouts of your Indochina tours.
Check in upon arrival. Later, we will take a boat trip over the grand lake of Tonle Sap to visit the floating village of Chong Khneas. What an amazing picture of life! People make it work over the water, which is a marvelous landscape for your Cambodia holiday yet real life for them. We will be back to the city along with a peaceful sunset.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day - 34 - Siem Reap
Up in the northwest of Cambodia, Siem Reap is a modest little town with magnificent Cambodia tour value that is the stunning Angkor Wat Ruins. Everybody gets a taste of the glory of the long-gone Khmer kingdom in their Cambodia tours.
Today, early in the morning, our comfortable private van will drive you 45min to the entrance of Angkor Wat Complex, embarking your mysterious Cambodia holiday first in Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat, literally means City of Temples, has witnessed sacrifices at important ceremonies by king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. Time lost its track and after re-discovery about 150years ago; it has soon become one of the most visited archaeological and artistic sites to all Cambodia tours. Today, under our professional Cambodia tour guide's lead, you will touch every inch and every detail of Angkor Wat. We will finish the tour in Angkor Wat before noon and drive back to Siem Reap downtown for lunch.
After lunch, we will take some free hours in one of Siem Reap's relaxing cafés. When the sky starts to turn orange, our private Cambodia tour guide will take you to Bakheng Hill for a stunningly beautiful sunset over the whole town. As the sun is slowly and gracefully setting down the horizon, your light-menu dinner will be served by the lakeshore of the Lotus Lake, a perfect place for gourmet after a whole day Cambodia tour, isn't it? Activities including fishing, boating and fish-feeding will be at your choice for some after-dinner fun.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day - 35 - Siem Reap
Have breakfast in your hotel with traditional Khmer instrument playing. Later, we will drive to Angkor Thom, literally meaning Great City, another famous Cambodia tours' spotlight.
Tuktuks and private transfers are both used to tour Angkor Thom, but in your special Cambodia holiday, you will trek through the marvelous Angkor Thom. Numerous huge pillars are engraved stories about Cambodia's history and culture, as well as some folktales, which greatly amuses us Cambodia tour makers with its vivid lifelikeness and remarkable perseverance. In Angkor Thom, we will visit its attached attractions including the grand South Gate, the Bayon Temple, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of Leper King. Angkor Thom will give us a joyful and plentiful morning and we will have lunch in a nearby restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will try to beat the heat under the lush trees in Ta Prohm. Hiding itself deep among the canopying trees, Ta Prohm secretly reveals its majesty for those savvy Cambodia tour makers. Ta Prohm, in fact is a brilliant complex of Angkorian architecture and sculpture, including: Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool; Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan Temple, built by the King Jayavarman VII. We will also visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls) and Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century. We will finish today's Cambodia tour and drive back to hotel.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day - 36 - Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Siem Reap - Bangkok - Phuket
Almost as the same size, construction and history as Angkor Wat, Beng Mealea (77km from Siem Reap)is like a mecca forgotten by time and people due to its remote location. Scattered bricks and collapsed stone walls have lost its glory yet the unpaired ruins are the best speaker for original Angkorian-era Hinduism culture.
Today, after a vegetarian breakfast with the monks from Wat Arun, we will pack up and drive to Beng Mealea. Step carefully upon the wooden walkways; try your best to imagine what has happened in this Lotus Pond that is the literal meaning of Beng Mealea. How is the glory to be recaptured once it is lost? Kids will be happy to offer a hand as you climb, candy is always a good way to say Thank you in return for their adorable smile. Have picnic lunch in the ruin complex.
In the afternoon, our cozy private van will take you back to Siem Reap. Refreshing up before we catch the international flight to Bangkok. Transmiting in Bangkok, your Indochina holiday is coming to the last chapter: Phuket holiday!
We will arrive in Phuket with countless stars in the sky, check in and sweet dreams!
Stay overnight in Phuket.
Day - 37 - Phuket
Enjoy your Indochina holiday in Phuket!
Stay overnight in Phuket.
Day - 38 - Phuket
Enjoy your Indochina holiday in Phuket!
Stay overnight in Phuket.
Day - 39 - Phuket - Bangkok
Enjoy your free day in Phuket!
In the late afternoon, you will fly back to Bangkok. Check in upon arrival and have some free time in town.
Stay overnight in Bangkok.
Day - 40 - Bangkok
Your Indochina holiday is coming to an end today, feeling kinda hangover?
Your professional Thailand tour guide will escort you to the airport and say goodbye, wishing you all the best!
Bon Voyage!