Customized tour to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in 17 Days will help you to explore the three Indochina countries. This is the perfect holiday package to discover the amazing cultures.
IDC Travel invites you to start your journey in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, to explore the city of 1000 years of history. Visit the sea of the legends of Halong Bay on a luxury cruise through hundreds of magnificent limestone mountains. Transfer to the Central of Vietnam to visit the remains of Vietnam’s last feudal dynasty at Hue. Explore the colorful Hoi An ancient town. Then visit Ho Chi Minh City – the biggest city of Vietnam. The city, known as the “pearl of the Far East,” is still the most appealing travel destination in Vietnam. Continue your journey to the south by visiting the Mekong Delta and its floating markets and tasting fresh tropical fruits.
Fly to Siem Reap – Cambodia, the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire, to visit the great Angkor Wat, the World 7th Wonder. Afterward, head to Luang Prabang and Vientiane. You will feel like getting lost in an ancient myth while visiting ancient temples.
To customize the itinerary to fit your travel plan, please contact IDC Travel for more details. The customized tour to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in 17 Days will offer you the most romantic experiences.
Arrival in Hanoi Capital.
Check-in the hotel.
You can enjoy dinner at a nice restaurant in the city center.
Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Hanoi – The city of lakes
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
Start your day by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Complex with the Mausoleum, Museum and the famous One pillar pagoda.
One pillar pagoda
On this day tour, you will visit the first university of Vietnam – Quoc Tu Giam. The complex was built in the 16th century and its Temple of Literature.
Enjoy the special Hanoi food for lunch.
Then you will visit the Ethnological Museum. Take a cyclo journey in the Old Quarter. Visit Dong Xuan market, the biggest and the most famous local market in the city. Enjoy a special Water Puppet show in the afternoon.
At 8:30 am, you will transfer by car to Halong City.
On board the cruise at around 12:00 am and enjoy your welcome drink.
Check-in for your luxury cabin.
Halong Bay cruise
Enjoy special fresh seafood for lunch while your cruise heads to Halong Bay. You will visit various karts: Trong (Drum) cave, Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Trinh Nu cave and Luon cave. Stop at the Floating Fishing village to explore local life.
Enjoy swimming and sunbathing on the Bay. Have dinner while admiring the sunset and the starlit sky.
Overnight on board.
We suggest that you should get up early in the morning. Admire the magnificent sunrise while enjoying the fresh air on the deck. The landscapes promise to be breathtaking, with the rocky Islands on the blue, clear waters of the Bay.
The morning becomes vibrant with the sound of birds singing and the waves tap gently to the board as well as the fresh air of the sea.
Titop island
Visit the Sung Sot Cave (Amazing cave) in the morning. Free time to swim and relax at Titop white sandy beach.
At 09:30, your boat will cruise back to the harbor. A delicious brunch buffet will be served from 10:30 to 11:30. Check-out from your cabin at 11:35.
Transfer back to Hanoi by car.
In the morning, you will take a flight to Hue City. Welcome at the airport and transfer to the center for check-in at the hotel.
Royal Citadel of Hue
You will visit the Royal Citadel. Built in the early nineteenth century by Emperor Gia Long, the monument has the style of Vauban French military architect. Before leaving the Imperial City site, we visit the Imperial Museum, which houses many valuable objects salvaged from the Imperial City.
Take a traditional boat trip to sail gently on the calm and beautiful Perfume River. Then visit Khai Dinh tomb, Minh Mang tomb. You will also explore Thien Mu Pagoda and the vibrant Dong Ba market.
Perfume River
Transfert to Hoi An, stopping along the way to explore the Cham Museum and Marble Mountain.
Hoi An was the big Asian trading port in the old time of the 17th and 18th centuries. The town now still retains those architectures and relaxed lifestyles.
Explore the former merchants’ homes, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colorful market on a walking tour around the ancient town center.
Hoi An
Take the 8:00 am flight to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon).
You will visit the City Hall, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the War Crime Museum, the Former Presidential Palace, the Municipal Theater in the city tour, Ben Thanh market and the China town.
Ho Chi Minh City Hall
Visit Xa Loi Pagoda, which holds the glass vase containing the heart of Thich Quang Duc. He was a Buddhist monk. So outraged by the inhumane treatment of his fellows, he committed suicide by burning on June 11, 1963, as a final protest.
At 8:00 am, you will transfer to visit the famous floating market Cai Be and the Mekong Delta. You will get on a private boat for a cruise
Pick up at the hotel at 8:00. Head to the town of Cai Be through the Mekong Delta. The town is well-known for its floating market. Here we will board our private boat and cruise to Vinh Long through the maze of river systems and canals.
Floating market Cai Be
Before continuing our exploration of the delta’s tributaries and canals, you will stop at a Bonsai gardener’s home for a delicious Delta lunch, such as the popular dish of ‘Elephant ear fish.’
Depart to Can Tho.
Spend the night at Can Tho.
Get up early in the vibrant sound of Delta’s local activities. After breakfast, you will embark on the boat and cruise along the endless waterway of the Mighty Mekong River to Cai Rang floating market.
Cai Be from above
Hundreds of boats loaded with fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, and fish will trade on the river.
You will visit the interesting orchards and taste flavorful tropical fruits.
Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Take the flight to Siem Reap in the morning.
Enjoy the city tour to Rolous Group. You will visit the Preah Ko, Lo Lei and Bakong. Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang- Royal Bath, Prasat Kravan- Cardamon Sanctuary, Ta Prohm- Jungle Temple, Takeo, Chau Say Tevoda, and Thomamanon are all part of the Small Circuit.
Overnight Siem Reap.
Siem Reap
Take the morning tour to the Angkor Thom’s South Gate. You will visit the Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Baphoun and Bayon.
In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat- the World 7th Wonder. Enjoy the magnificent view of sunset on the Phnom Bakheng Hill.
Overnight Siem Reap.
Angkor Wat
Fly to Luang Prabang.
Check-in for the hotel in Luang Prabang city.
Free time to relax. You can also explore the city.
Luang Prabang City
Breakfast as you sail down the river through idyllic forest. Along the riverbank, there are many small village. Visit a local fishing village. Then head to a rice wine-making village. You can taste the famous Lao Rice wine. Then go to the Pak-Ou Caves, which house thousands of Buddha statues.
Transfer back to Luang Prabang late in the afternoon.
Luang Prabang, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a charming, small, dream-like town. The city is located on the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers in a spectacular mountain scenario.
Wat Xiang Thong
Before power was transferred to Vientiane, from 1353 to 1545, this place served as the capital of Lane Xang. When the kingdom fell apart in 1694, one of the grandsons of the deceased king formed a rival kingdom to those in Champassak and Vientiane.
Though severely damaged, the Luang Prabang monarchy lasted until 1975. Until then, it was formally under the rule and the reign of 63 kings. Spend the day discovering the sites and temples of one of Southeast Asia’s last Shangri-Las. Visit Wat Xiang Thong. This is the country’s most important Buddhist monastery.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Get up early to experience a daily early morning ritual. You will see saffron-clad monks extending their black Alms-giving bowls and accepting offerings from the locals.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
Take a visit of the temples of Wat Khili, Wat Visoun and Wat Mai.
Then visit the old Royal Palace. This place has now become a National Museum. There are also some spectacular artifacts, such as the Prabang, a humongous holy image given to King Fa Ngum by the Khmers in the 14th century.
Climb up to the nearby temple-topped hill of Phousi. From the top of the hill, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the river and the town below.
Royal Palace Museum – Luang Prabang
Take a short trip out of town to see the most beautiful waterfall in Luang Prabang. You can experience a daily life of locals in the villages. On the way, stop by Phosi Market, where you can find local tea, dried buffalo skin, and saltpeter. Laos is also famous for its traditional handicrafts. You can learn a lot about it when visiting the Lao ethnic minority villages of Ban Thapene, Ban Ouay and the weaving village of Ban Phanom.
In the permit of time, you may also discover Khouangsi, a beautiful Waterfall, swim or explore the forest paths.
Return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon. Visit the Street Night Bazaar. You are free to buy beautiful handmade textiles made by locals at reasonable prices.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, you will board the plane to Vientiane.
Visit the greatest temples upon arrival, such as Wat Sisaket, which has thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and Wat Prakeo, the former royal temple that once located the famous Emerald Buddha.
Patuxay Monument
Stop to image the majestic Patuxay Monument, Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe, on your way to the holy formation of That Luang Stupa.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.
Free time for relaxing before our driver takes you to the Wattay Airport for your flight back/ next destination.
Vientiane
Prices are in USD, per person.
This tour can be customized to fit your own demands. Best price and value guaranteed!
| Hotel / Group | 2 guests | 3~4 guests | 5~6 guests | 7~8 guests | 9~12 guests | Single surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | 2,795 | 2,489 | 2,309 | 2,295 | 2,205 | 540 |
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@Harry J. Buffington: It includes the air tickets as mentioned in the program: Hanoi - Hue, Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap, Siem Reap - Luang Prabang, and Luang Prabang - Vientiane. There will be an extra charge if you require flights to and/or from your home country.
