Day 1: Chiang Rai – Parbeng
Pick up at the hotel or airport in Chiangrai and transfer to Hueysay.
After immigration, take a scenic boat trip along the Mekong River to
Pakbeng and overnight
Day 2: Pakbeng – Luang Prabang (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel (optional walk to Pakbeng market, where people
from the surrounding villages of minorities exchange their goods).
Continue our wonderful cruise along the river to Luang Prabang. Stop at a
fishing village for picnic lunch and oberserve traditional process to
obtain local rice alcohol. Continue to Pak Ou Village at the mouth of
the Nam Ou rivr, visit Tamting caves of a 1000 Buddha statues. Arrive
Luang Prabang before sunset. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 3: Luang Prabang (B)
Breakfast at hotel, visit to Kuangsi waterfall, picnic lunch at local
village. Return to Luang Prabang for sightseeing around the city to
famous temples and palaces.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Hanoi and evening Victoria Express to Sapa (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Take morning flight to
Tonight we will board Victoria Express train to Sapa
Day 5 – 6: Sapa trekking (B,L,D)
Arrive Laocai station around 6am there will be a transfer to Sapa,
situated at an altitude of 1,600 meters and 33 km from Lao Cai. It’s a
beautiful, scenic drive as we wind our way towards Sapa. After we have
checked into our hotel and had breakfast we will embark on a soft walk
to visit Catcat village to take in stunning scenery that this region has
to offer. As we walk to the village nestled in the valley below Sapa,
we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from
Sapa. These minority people walk to Sapa to trade at the markets. Sapa
market is always an exciting place as several different ethnic
minorities congregate here. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 7: Sapa trekking (B)
We walk uphill toward Supan, red Dzao villages. As we walk to the
village nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local
minority people on their way to and from Sapa. These minority people
walk to Sapa to trade at the markets. Sapa market is always an exciting
place as several, different ethnic minorities congregate here. As well
as the H’mong you will also see the Dao (pronounced Zao). Dao women are
particularly striking as they wear a large red turban often covered with
old coins or jewelry. We meet our awaiting jeep for the drive to Sapa.
Tonight’s accommodation will be at Victoria Sapa hotel
Day 8: Sapa – Hanoi (B)
After breakfast there will be a transfer to Laocai station for scenic
day train back to Hanoi. The train take us through the most spectacular
scenery along the Red river to Hano. We arrive Hanoi later in the
afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 9: Hanoi – Halong (B,L,D)
You will be met at the station and transferred to Halong Bay, which
will take about 4 hours. Breakfast is served en route. Arrive Halong bay
You will board your private boat to cruise around Halong bay and soak
in the misty atmosphere of this world heritage site. Halong bay is a
breathtaking secluded bay with over 3,000 limestone islands rising from
the clear emerald waters of the Bac Bo gulf. It is one of the most
magnificent scenic regions in Vietnam and has been referred to as the
8th Wonder of the World. The area of about 1500sq km is dotted with
innumerable beaches and grottoes, created over thousands of year by the
waves and wind. You will have the opportunity to swim from your boat and
explore some caves. You will enjoy a seafood feast for lunch on board.
We will continue our excursion around this stunning bay until the sun
comes down. Overnight on boat.
Day 10: Cruise Halong bay Cruises – Fly in the evening to Hue (B,L)
Rising early to the sound of ocean coming to life for another nice
day we breakfast and set out for a lovely morning on water. We then
continue our exploration to the lagoon and deserted beach. We visit the
Bai Tu Long bay before our lunch. Drive back to the airport for the
afternoon flight to Hue. Arrival transfer to our hotel in Hue
Day 11: Hue (B)
Today we will set out for the exploration of Hue’s famous highlights,
including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Built in the 19th
century by the Nguyen dynasty, the City was home to the former Emperors
of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. In the surrounding countryside there is
the picturesque Thiem Mu, or Heavenly Lady Pagoda. One of the most
poignant displays here is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963,
drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South
Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists. Also worth visiting
are the tombs of the former Emperors, in particular that of Emperor
TuDuc.
Day 12: Danang via HaiVanPass. (B)
As we bid Hue farewell this morning we continue our south bound
journey, this time in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus. Today’s
destination is the old trading town of Hoi An. Along the way though we
will stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments. From here we
head up to the Hai Van pass, stopping at the top to take in the stunning
views north over Lang Co beach and south over Danang city. Continuing
on our way down the other side and into Da nang, where we will stop at
the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains.
Arriving in Hoi An we spend the rest of the afternoon exploring and
relaxing.
Day 13: Hoian – the evening fly to NhaTrang (B)
Today there is plenty of time to discover what Hoi An has to offer.
You can spend your time walking around exploring the many Chinese
assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been
occupied by the same family for fifteen genera ions. The town is also
famous for it’s shops in particular it’s large number of tailors. If you
wanted, you could have a whole new wardrobe made for you here! You
might like to take a boat ride with one of the local women across the
Thu Bon River. Perhaps you would like to hire a bicycle and head off on a
scenic ride to Cua Dai beach, about 4 km away. There’s even the chance
to improve your culinary skills with a Vietnamese cooking lesson! One
thing is for sure – there is no shortage of things to do in this town!
Transfer to airport for the flight to Nhatrang. Arrival transfer to our
hotel in Nhatrang. Our time in Nha Trang is free for relaxing and
soaking up the sun on the beautiful white sandy beaches and swimming in
the crystal clear warm waters. Overnight at hotel in Nhatrang
Day 14: Nha Trang drive to Dalat. (B)
Visit the Long Son Pogoda and the Ponagar Cham Tower, a sacred Hindu
site daring back to the 2rd century AD. The town was built between the
7th and 12th centuries and is still used today as a place of pilgrimage
for the Cham and Vietnamese Buddhists.
Depart for Dalat ( 250km) , a cool mountain resort. Its lakes,
waterfall, evergreen forest and gardens make Dalat one of the most
enjoyable places in Vietnam. On the way, visit Po Klang Garai Cham Tower
& Prenn waterfall . Arrive in Dalat and transfer to the hotel for
check – in. Overnight at hotel in Dalat.
Day 15: Dalat – Saigon (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing Dalat including train to Trai
Mat, the Lover’s lane, Xuan Huong Lake . Flower Garden and Linh Son
Pagoda. Afternoon drive to HCM city.
Day 16: Drive Mekong delta – Cruise Mekong river (B,L)
Set off this morning for a drive through the Mekong Delta to Cai Be
floating market. Here we will board our private boat for a cruise along
the maze of waterways and canals to Vinh Long. We will stop at the home
of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, before continuing our
exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta. Following these
visits we will once again board our vehicle for the drive to Ho Chi Minh
City.
Day 17: Cu Chi tunnels, city tour afternoon, evening fly Phnom Penh (B)
Drive to visit the Cuchi Tunnels. At the height of the Vietnam war,
the tunnel system stretched from the outskirts of Saigon all the way to
the Cambodian border of over 250 kilometers of tunnels. The tunnel
system, built over 25 years starting in the 1940s, let the Viet Minh
and, later, the Viet Cong, control a huge rural area. It was an
underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons
factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was several
stories deep and housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived
underground for years…. getting married, giving birth, going to school.
The ground here is hard clay, which made this whole thing possible. But
even so, the planning and construction was incredible. People dug all
this with hand tools, filling reed baskets and dumping the dirt into
bomb craters. They installed large vents so they could hear approaching
helicopters, smaller vents for air and baffled vents to dissipate
cooking smoke. There were also hidden trap doors and gruesomely
effective bamboo-stake booby traps. Today the trees and bushes have
grown back. And since 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for
visitors. Transfer to airport for the flight to Phnompenh. Arrival
transfer to our hotel in Phnompenh, the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia.
A visit to Phnom Penh is a very interesting experience indeed. It is a
city with an interesting pulse and it gives you a very true taste of
Asia. We will visi the Wats Phnom, National museum, silver Pagoda and
Royal Palace. Shopping at Phnompenh market and the Russian Market.
Overnight in Phnompenh
Day 18: Visit PhnomPenh – morning by boat Siemriep (B)

Boat trip to Siemriep ( only boat trip in the morning , no afternoon boat)
Upon arrival at Siem Reap you will be greeted by your guide and
transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will have a tour of the
Angkor Wat Temple before making your way to the hilltop temple of Phnom
Bakheng to watch the sunset over this ancient land. Overnight at Angkor
hotel
Day 19: Explore Angkor Temple (B)
Our drive this morning will take us to Prasat Kravan, Bantaey Srei
and Bantaey Kdei. This afternoon will find us at the Roulous Group of
Temples – Preah Ko, Bakong Lole Temples until sunset. Overnight at
Angkor hotel
Day 20: Explore Angkor Thom,Taphrom (B)
Following breakfast you will visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate,
Bayon, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the
Terrace of the Leper King. From here you will then make your way to
visit Ta Prohm before an afternoon visit to Preah Khan, Neak Pean, East
Mebon and Pre Rup temples. Overnight at Angkor hotel
Day 21: Explore all day starting in evening by fly to Bangkok (B)
Morning drive to Tonle Sap Lake for a lovely boat cruise to observe
life on the water. The trip for today will bring a slight change of
pace as we visit the silk farm of Pok, the Artisan D’ Angkor . Transfer
to airport for the flight to Bangkok.
Cost in US$ per person
Group |
6 pax |
4 pax |
2 pax |
Single Supplement |
Superior Hotels |
2,375 |
2,475 |
3,215 |
870 |
Hotels to be used:
City |
Superior 3-star |
Luangprabang |
Parasol Blanc |
Hanoi |
Sunway |
Sapa |
Victoria Sapa |
Hue |
Huong Giang |
Hoian |
Hoian |
Nhatrang |
Yaska |
Dalat |
Novotel |
Saigon |
Grand |
Siem reap |
Empress |
Phnom Penh |
Sunway |
Trip includes:
- All accommodation on double/twin basis with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Diner). Special
requirements (vegetarian, diet etc.) could be arranged upon request
- All transfers/ transport
- Tours with entrance fees, boat cruise, transfers and English speaking during guided time
- Flight tickets from: Luangprabang – Hanoi – Hue ; Danang – Saigon – Phnompenh
- Halong junk cruise & Dragon boat in Hue, boat trip in Mekong
Trip excludes:
- International airfares not mentioned & airport taxes
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- Visa and visa arrangement
- Travel insurance
- Other personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities