Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival
Welcome to Cambodia!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Siem Reap International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2: Siem Reap Tour (Angkor Wat)
Today, you will enjoy a full-day trip to
Angkor Wat, the will of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia.
Your morning will begin
with a tour of Ta Prohm, a site wrapped in giant silk-cotton trees and strangler figs through which you'll feel like you're in a Tomb Raider setting.
Then you will come to
Banteay Kdei, a smaller version of Ta Prohm. You will go through the Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, and Bayon Temple. Weaving and climbing through winding tunnels and secret chambers, you can experience the mystery of the land up close.
After lunch, you'll have the
whole afternoon to explore Angkor Wat, peering through the intricate and ancient stone carvings to see how it once flourished.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia.Day 3: Siem Reap Tour (Banteay Srei, Tonle Sap Lake)
After breakfast, you will first visit
Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
In the afternoon, you will visit
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You will enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forests on a boat trip. Then, you will visit Kampong Phluk village on the lake to discover the life of the local people who live on the water.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Day 4: Siem Reap to Luang Prabang
Today, you will leave Siem Reap and take a flight to Luang Prabang, Laos.
Upon your arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Then, you will visit
Wat Xieng Thong, which is the most famous and beautiful temple in Luang Prabang. Built-in 1560, the temple is a distillation of the ancient temple architecture style. Here, you can appreciate the classical Laotian aesthetics up close, from the roofs sweeping low to the ground to the gold pillars carved with patterns.
After that, you will move on to the
Wat Wisunarat Temple and
Wat Aham with impressive stupas.
In the afternoon, you will head to the
Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn more about Laos’ ethnic cultures and continue to visit the weaving villages of
Ban Xiengkhong and
Ban Xienglek.
Later, you will get back to the city and visit
Wat Mai before climbing up
Mount Phousi. You will be indulged in the sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
At night, you can explore the
Night Market, where you will find kinds of handmade textiles, homemade handicrafts, etc.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Arts and Ethnology CentreDay 5: Luang Prabang
Before breakfast at the hotel, you will first
partake in a Morning Alms (Sai Bat) on the street.
Then, after having breakfast, you will go to take a 2-hour boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. En route, you will not only enjoy the scenery along the Mekong River but also see how the locals lead their life at the riverside.
Later, you will explore the
Pak Ou Cave, where a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues are.
The last site for today is
Kuang Si Waterfall. You can enjoy the natural scenery, take some exciting outdoor activities, or just relax in the park.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to the city.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
The stunning natural scenery of Kuang Si Waterfall.Day 6: Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Say goodbye to Laos and welcome to Vietnam!
Today you are free to arrange your time until the guide transfer you to the airport for your flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia.
Day 7: Hanoi
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Museum, the tranquil Temple of Literature, and the
Ethnology Museum to have a better understanding of this capital city as well as the country.
At the end of today’s tour, you will explore the
Old Quarter, the bustling area of narrow open streets and alleys.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi.Day 8: Hanoi to Halong Bay (L, D)
After breakfast, you will transfer to
Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands.
After lunch onboard, you will visit
Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Then, you can go to swim or kayak as you like in the free time.
Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.
The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.Day 9: Halong Bay to Hanoi (B); Hanoi Departure
In the morning, you can
joining a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave for the airport is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at the Halong Bay.
On the way back to the harbor, you will explore Surprise Cave, also known as Sung Sot Cave. It is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. You will be amazed by the stunning karst limestone with neon lights.
After that, you will transfer back to the airport of Hanoi. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.
Service Included
Private transfer and English-speaking tour guide
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Flight and train tickets mentioned in the itinerary
Private van for land transportation
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes
Service Excluded
International air tickets
Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee
Meals as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Travel Restriction
In an effort to restart tourism and help the local economy recover, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos have lowered COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Before entering Vietnam you will need to purchase travel insurance with COVID-19 full coverage and download and use the “PC-Covid Viet Nam” Mobile app in order to enter the country.
To enteri Cambodia, you need to provide the vaccination certificate. If this is not available, you will need to take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival in Cambodia.
And while entering Laos, you need to provide a valid vaccination certificate or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (no more than 48 hours before arriving) and register it online with a health declaration form. Then, you will get a QR code to show on arrival.
We are well aware of the need for safety in traveling abroad in the post-pandemic era. We will provide you with one-to-one travel consultant service throughout the whole process to assist you in completing the visa application and proof of vaccination required by the destination quickly and safely. Professional local guides, drivers, and other services will escort your trip.
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