ID10: Exploring Indochina Tour - 24 days from Phnom Penh |
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Your Exploring Indochina Tour is an individual tour with a flexible schedule. There is no other traveler on the tour. You will have a private English speaking tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle at each destination.
Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Luong Prabang – Hanoi – Sapa – Tam Coc – Halong – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta – Phu Quoc Island
ITINERARY Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a free quotation and best price! Exploring Indochina Tour in brief: Day 1: Phnom Penh Arrival Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour Day 3: Phnom Penh - Flight to Siem Reap Day 4: Siem Reap Angkor Tour Day 5: Siem Reap Angkor Tour Day 6: Siem Reap - Flight to Luang Prabang Day 7: Luang Prabang Tour Day 8: Luang Prabang Tour Day 9: Luang Prabang - Flight to Hanoi Day 10: Hanoi City Tour - Train to Sapa Day 11: Sapa Tour Day 12: Sapa Market - Train to Hanoi Day 13: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (Ninh Binh) Day 14: Ninh Binh - Halong Crusie Day 15: Halong Cruise - Hanoi - Flight to Danang (Hoi An) Day 16: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An Day 17: Hoi An Free Day Day 18: Hoi An - Danang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh Day 19: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh Day 20: Ho Chi Minh - Can Tho (Mekong) Day 21: Can Tho - Flight to Phu Quoc Island Day 22 & 23: Phu Quoc Island Day 24: Phu Quco Island - Flight to Ho Chi Minh
Exploring Indochina Tour in details: Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh Meals: None +Guide
Phnom Penh, the first stop for your Indochina tours, once the ‘Pearl of Asia’, Phnom Penh’s shine was tarnished by the impact of war and revolution. But that’s history, and Phnom Penh has risen from the ashes to take its place among the cool capitals of the region. After touching down in Cambodia's capital, take a city tour by cyclo to learn about the country's history and culture. Visit the historic displays at the National Museum and the glittering buildings of the Royal Palace before heading to Wat Phnom for sunset views of the city. Overnight in Phnom Penh. Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour Meals: B, L +Guide After breakfast, we start our Indochina tours with the visit to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, R
Day 3: Phnom Penh – Flight to Siem Reap Meals: B +Guide After breakfast, our Indochina tour guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for a short flight to Siem Reap, upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4: Siem Reap Tour Meals: B, L +Guide
Day 5: Siem Reap Tour Meals: B, L +Guide Early morning get up to view the magnificent and wonderful sunrise from the Angkor Wat temple. And then back to hotel for breakfast. Temple tour with our driver and guide to visit Banteay Srey Temple which known as Pink Temple and on way back visit Banteay Samre. Afternoon visit Petit Circuit: Thommanon, Chau Say Teveda, Ta Keo, Ta Promh, Banteay Kdei & Sras Srang. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 6: Siem Reap – Flight to Luang Prabang Meals: B +Guide
Day 7: Luang Prabang – City tour – Kuang Xi Waterfall Meals: B, L +Guide Luang Prabang is the beautiful break during your Indochina holiday. This morning, we will visit the temple of Wat Xieng Thong which is considered as the most magnificent temple of Luang Prabang. It was built in 1560 by Setthathirat King in the classical Lao architecture style, Wat Wisunalat (also called Wat Visoun), one of the city’s oldest temples. And continue the exploration of the city with the visit of the Royal Palace Museum. And have lunch in one of many good restaurants. In the afternoon, we drive to visit the beautiful Kuang Si waterfall on the other side of Luang Prabang .You can do some bathing and relaxing in the turquoise natural pools below. Make sure you visit the Bear Rescue Center just near the entrance. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 8: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave Meals: B, L +Guide
Today we will do one of the most interesting Luang Prabang tours, embark a boat for a cruise up the Mekong past scenes of rural riverside life until reaching the famous Pak Ou Caves at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers. The two caves in a limestone face are filled with hundreds of Buddha images, brought here over centuries by worshippers including former kings. “Pak Ou” remains a popular pilgrimage site for local people. During Lao New Year in April, the caves are crowded with devotees who gain merits by ceremonially washing the Buddha statues. The upper and lower caves are explored. return to Luang Prabang for lunch. Afternoon is free time on your leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 9: Luong Prabang – Flight to Hanoi Meals: B +Guide Free day at leisure until we transfer you to the airport for the flight to Hanoi with Laos airlines. Upon arrival, our private Vietnam Tour guide and driver will welcome your Indochina Holiday to Hanoi, a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the dynamic face of new Asia. Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10: Hanoi – Train to Sapa Meals: B, L + Guide
Hanoi without a doubt is an exotic city for your Indochina tours. Today we enjoy a full day Hanoi city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword. Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. In the evening, we end Hanoi city tour with a fantastic traditional water puppet show. In the evening board the overnight train to Lao Cai near the Chinese border.
Day 11: Sapa Tour Meals: B, L + Guide
After breakfast at a local restaurant, take a morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black & Flower H'Mong, Tay and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their silverware and handicrafts, and to buy provisions. Afterwards, we will do one of the most beautiful Sapa Tours with the drive to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Black H'mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world's most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups. Back to Sapa by private car, free at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 12: Sapa Market – Train to Hanoi Meals: B, L + Guide The markets in the Northern Vietnam are always the colorful meeting places for the hill tribes, spotlight for any Sapa Tours and of course, your unique Indochina tours experience. Minority people come down from the mountains to sell their products, or just for catching up on the latest news, gossip, drinking away troubles or seeking for lover. In the morning, drive to visit one of the areas weekly markets;
 Market days: Can Cau Market - Saturdays Bac Ha Market or Muong Hum Market or Muong Khuong Market - Sundays Cao Son Market - Wednesdays Lung Khau Nhin Market - Thursdays Coc Ly Market - Tuesdays In the late afternoon, your Sapa tour guide and driver transfer you back to Lao Cai to catch the night train back to Hanoi. We hope that you have enjoyed your Sapa Tours with us. We say goodbye with sincere thanks and looking forward to welcoming you again for your coming Vietnam Tours and Sapa Tours. Overnight on the train.
Day 13: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Meals: B, L +Guide
Day 14: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise Meals: B, L, D + Guide Halong Cruise must be the most beautiful tour in Vietnam for any visitors to Vietnam. This morning, after breakfast, we drive to Halong Bay, Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site and highlight of any Vietnam Tours. Upon arrival, board your traditional wooden junk. Welcome drink on board. After a relaxing break, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while cruising through the wonderful Ha Long bay visiting its amazing grottoes and caves. Opportunity to dive off the boat and have a pleasant swimming in the deep blue water of East Sea before relaxing on your sun deck to view a Halong sunset. Dinner on board with excellent fresh seafood. Overnight on board.
Day 15: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hoi An Meals: B + Guide People describe Halong Bay as majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious and words alone cannot do justice to the natural wonder that is Halong Bay. Imagine 3000 or more incredible islands rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin and you have a vision of breathtaking beauty. Halong Bay is pure art, a priceless collection of unfinished sculptures hewn from the hand of nature and it is said that your Vietnam Tours will not be complete without a trip to Halong Bay and spending one night on romantic Halong Cruise. This morning, let get up early to catch the sunrise on the bay, doing Ta Chi on sundeck and relax with a cup of hot coffee or tea when the boat cruising to explore more of Halong Bay. All makes your Indochina Holiday with full sweet memory. Back to Halong city at around noon where Vivutravel's private guide and driver are waiting for the transfer back to Hanoi Airport for afternoon flight to Danang. Pick up and transfer to your hotel, evening free at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 16: Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An Meals: B, L +Guide After breakfast, we invite you an interesting visit to My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries.Drive back to Hoi An, end of your today's beautiful Indochina tour with the visit to the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 17: Hoi An Meals: B
Hoi An Ancient Town - highlight of any tour to Vietnam - is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. Day free to cycle through rice paddies in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town. Or relax on the white sandy beach of the famous China Beach. Overnight in Hoi An. Day 18: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh Meals: B +Guide After breakfast, our Vietnam tour guide and driver in Hoi An will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, welcome by our private Vietnam tour guide and driver and transfer to you hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh, the most exciting city of Vietnam, a mecca of commerce, also a city with a chequered history and a rich culture, its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours and cities to visit in Vietnam. Pick up nad transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: B, L +Guide Morning pick up from the hotel for Cu Chi Tunnels tour, en route to visit the bustling market at Thu Dao Mot. Upon arrival in Cu Chi, we visit the incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometres hand-constructed by Vietnamese guerillas during the long struggle for independence where you will understand more about the Vietnam War or American War, a must see Vietnam Tour for any tourists to learn about Vietnam past and present days. Afternoon drive back to Ho Chi Minh.
Day 20: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be Floating Market – Cantho Meals: B, L +Guide Today we will start our exploration of the Mekong Delta, a major rice producing area. This must be one of the most fascinating riverine deltas in the world. The Mekong splits into nine major arteries. A vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes plowing the waters gives the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere and no double one of the most favorite destinations for Vietnam Tours. On arrival, we will make a boat trip to the Cai Be floating Market, visit villages and meet the people of the Mekong Delta. Continue your boat trip to An Binh Island for Lunch in a local family and bike trip in the afternoon. Continue to Can Tho – the heart of Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Check in on your arrival, free at leisure and overnight in Can Tho.
Day 21: Cantho (Cai Rang Floating Market) – Phu Quoc Island Meals: B +Guide In the morning, we make the boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), truly highlights of any Vietnam Tours where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and later, you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill, a rice noodles making shop which are nice chances to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people in Mekong Delta. Around noon, transfer to Can Tho airport for the short flight to Phu Quoc. Met on arrival and transfer to your resort. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Day 22 & 23: Phu Quoc island Meals: B Phu Quoc - One of Vietnam’s star attractions, mountainous and forested Phu Quoc is a splendid tropical getaway set with soft secluded beaches, the water a thousand different shades of turquoise. Stunning sunsets, thunderclouds heaped on the horizon. Palm trees protruding perpendicular over the gentle waves. That's Phu Quoc island and paradise for Vietnam beach lovers and great place to end your amazing Indochina Holiday. Days free at leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Day 24: Phu Quoc Island – Ho Chi Minh City Meals: B Free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorial Indochina Holiday until we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh and connect with your international flight home with the sincere thanks for traveling with Vivutravel. We hope that you have enjoyed your Indochina Tours with us and look forward to welcoming you back for your next Indochina Tours, goodbye and see you again!!!
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aung Damrei and National Museum. In the afternoon, visit Toul Sleng (S21) and Cheung Ek of Killing Filed. Rest time for visiting Central Market. Overnight in Phnom Penh
Siem Reap is no doubt a surprise for your 
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Pick up from the train station, this morning, we have already arranged a room in a mini hotel for you to have shower and breakfast before driving to visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc which are two most beautiful sceneries of Ninh Binh province, just 100 km southeast of Ha Noi. Hoa Lu is the Ancient Royal Capital under Dinh Dynasty and pre-Le Dynasty, which lasted 41 years (968-1009). In comparison with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc is considered Ha Long Bay on land because of its beauty and charm. Sitting on boat en route Tam Coc, you have a good chance of viewing the scenic beauty of huge rocks standing along river and scattered green rice fields, which are all combined to form a poetic painting of the countryside. Overnight in Tam Coc.
Day 19: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh 
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