UNESCO Indochina

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This itinerary is designed to showcase some of Indochina's many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It combines Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, visiting the beautiful Laotian town of Luang Prabang, Vietnam's Halong Bay & port town of Hoi An, and Cambodia's world famous temples of Angkor Wat to create an unforgettable tour of Southeast Asia
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This itinerary is designed to showcase some of Indochina's many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It combines Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, visiting the beautiful Laotian town of Luang Prabang, Vietnam's Halong Bay & port town of Hoi An, and Cambodia's world famous temples of Angkor Wat to create an unforgettable tour of Southeast Asia

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHalong Bay
End CityHoi An

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Luang Prabang

Trip includes

    • All accommodation with breakfast daily (Check in 2pm, Check out 12pm)
    • Internal economy flight between Luang Prabang & Hanoi and Danang & Siem Reap
    • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private a/c vehicle (unless stated)
    • Pre-registration letter for visa on arrival
    • English speaking guide on land tours
    • Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Luang Prabang
Meet and greet at airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day if free for you to start exploring the local area.

| OVERNIGHT:
Luang Prabang hotel

| MEALS:
None

| EXTRAS:
Single room supplement (LATMUI), Extra day in Luang Prabang - pre-tour

DAY 2: Luang Prabang city tour, Pak Ou caves, & night markets
After breakfast, you will first visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. We then embark on a leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranqu...
| OVERNIGHT:
Luang Prabang hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

DAY 3: Luang Prabang alms giving, Kuang Si waterfalls, fly to Hanoi
Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting qui...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hanoi hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

DAY 4: Hanoi, Halong Bay
This morning we drive to the coastal town of Halong where we transfer you to your private traditional wooden junk where you'll enjoy lunch onboard as you cruise into the bay. The scenery is just amazing as you pass close to the towering limestone karsts jutting up into t...
| OVERNIGHT:
Junk boat

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5: Halong Bay, overnight train to Dong Hoi
After an early breakfast we rise to see daylight emerging from the mist, revealing the dreamlike rocky formations of Halong Bay. Whilst sailing back to the mainland, why not join the onboard Tai Chi Class. From here, we return to dry land and make our way back to Hanoi for the overnight train to Dong Hoi.

| OVERNIGHT:
On board sleeper train

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6: Dong Hoi, Phong Nha Cave
We arrive into Dong Hoi station and transfer to Chay Lap village, a 45 minute drive and just on the edge of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Upon arrival at the village, you will then be warmly welcomed by a local family and invited to their house. You'll stay the ni...
| OVERNIGHT:
Homestay

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: Hue, half day citadel tour
This morning we'll transfer you to Hue. Hue was the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty 1802-1945 and this imperial city was modelled on the Forbidden City in Beijing. There are many temples and palaces within the walls and although much was damaged during the T...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hue hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 8: Hue, drive to Hoi An
Your morning is free in Hue before we drive south to the riverside town of Hoi An. The drive follows the coastline along the South China Sea as the road winds its way up Hai Van Pass ("Pass of the Clouds"). From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving internati...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hoi An hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

DAY 9: Hoi An, half day tour
We start the day early with a walking tour of this former trading port famous for its restored architecture, home-made silk, expert tailors and delicious noodles and seafood. Our first stop is Chua Ong Pagoda, dating back to 1653, built in honour of the Chinese general Q...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hoi An hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

DAY 10: Hoi An free day
Spend the day at leisure on the beach or having clothes made by one of the expert, inexpensive tailors Hoi An is famous for.

| OVERNIGHT:
Hoi An hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

DAY 11: Hoi An, fly to Siem Reap
Today we transfer you to nearby Danang for your flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Upon arrival we'll transfer you to you hotel where the rest of the day is free for you to relax.

| OVERNIGHT:
Siem Reap hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

DAY 12: Full day tour of Angkor
We start your tour of Angkor at the South Gate of Angkor Thom where statues of the gods of good and evil line the entrance. Next we head to the Bayon, known for the numerous smiling faces that line the towers. These bas reliefs tell a story of daily life and the great ba...
| OVERNIGHT:
Siem Reap hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 13: Transfer to the airport for departure
Free time until we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Siem Reap - post-tour

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,645
Price per day$203
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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What's excluded

    • International Flights in to Laos and out of Cambodia
    • Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia visa fees
    • International airport departure tax
    • Early/late check in/out service at hotels
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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