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Treasures of Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
Day 1
Fly to Hanoi, the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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Upon arrival in Noi Bai International airport, you will be met and transferred to the for two nights. After check-in, start exploring this cultural city with a visit to One Pillar Pagoda, a wooden structure built in 1049 that sits on stilts over a lake; the Museum of Fine Arts, a magnificent building featuring all aspects of Vietnam's contemporary fine arts; Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong who dedicated it to Confucius in order to honor scholars and men of literary accomplishment; the Lake of the Resorted Sword and the Old Quarter of “36 streets and 36 wares”. Tonight, enjoy a Water Puppet show, a fantastic art form originating in northern Vietnam.
Day 4
After breakfast, drive 160 km to Halong City. Upon arrival in Halong Bay, enjoy a boat cruise through the spectacular Halong Bay with stops at its stunning caves and grottoes. Enjoy a seafood lunch onboard. After disembarking the boat, travel back to Hanoi. Rest of the evening is at leisure.
Day 5
After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, drive past the Marble Mountains to Hoi An, a charming small town with an eccentric mix of western and eastern-influenced architecture. Upon arrival, check-in to the for two nights.
Day 6
Enjoy a walking tour on Hoi An’s narrow cobblestone streets and visit the Phuc Kien Pagoda, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the colourful bazaar, and the local market. Later on, enjoy a boat trip down the Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village on Cam Kim Island. The residents of this village are woodworkers and boat building families. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 7
Travel to Hue, the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). En route, you will pass through the Marble Mountains. In Danang, visit the Cham Museum, which houses the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. The museum, which is a replica of Cham architecture, displays about 300 original sandstone and terra cotta artefacts, dating back to between the fifth and the sixteenth century before transferring to Hue. Overnight at the for two nights.
Day 8
This morning, travel upstream via a Dragon boat towards the Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s most preserved religious monument standing on the riverbank with its seven-floored tower. Also visit the Imperial Citadel also called the Forbidden Purple City. During the afternoon, visit the elaborate tombs of Emperor Minh Mang. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 9
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Caravelle Hotel for two nights. In the afternoon visit historic landmarks, which includes the Reunification Palace, the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Cholon, the city’s bustling Chinatown.
Day 10
Take a morning drive from Saigon to the heart of the Mekong Delta to Cai Be. Embark on a local boat to explore the Cai Be floating market, a lively market of fruit and vegetable barges with a picturesque Catholic cathedral on the riverside. Continue along smaller waterways and canals, stopping at the Mekong River Islands to visit orchards and local cottage industries. Enjoy watching how the delta residents make traditional treats such as dried longans, rice pancakes and puffed rice candies, with the chance to sample the local delicacies. Disembark at Vinh Long and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, check in at the for two nights. After check in at the hotel, start your tour with a visit to the Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat, one of the world’s most impressive historic sites. The magnificent temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu by King Suryavarman II. It was constructed over a period of 30 years and features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology. In 1992 the UNESCO declared the monument and the whole city of Angkor a World Heritage Site.
Day 12
After breakfast, continue your exploration with a visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Baphou, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace and the Royal Place area. Also visit the picturesque Ta Prohm ruin that had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown. Other visits include Ta Keo, Chay Say Tevoda, Thammanon, Bantey Kdei and Srah Srang. These exquisite temples depict Khmer history and myths. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Cambodian dinner and dance at the Angkor Village Hotel.
Day 13
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang via Bangkok. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings, you will be met and transferred to the for three nights. Spend the rest of the day exploring Luang Prabang at your leisure.
Day 14
Start the day with a tour of Luang Prabang. The entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Visit the National Museum, also called the Royal Palace, a modest but graceful building that combines traditional Lao and French beaux-arts motifs. Afterwards visit Wat Mai and Wat Visoun, the oldest living temple in Luang Prabag containing a collection of antique wooden Buddhas. Visit the nearby Wat Aham before continuing to Wat Xieng Thong, the crowning jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city. From there, stroll down the main street of Luang Prabang, stopping at some of the many temples that line its sides, including Wat Sibounheuang, Wat Si Moungkhoun, Wat Sop and Wat Sene.
Day 15
Travel by boat to the Pak Ou Caves, a magnificent group of caves that are noted for their impressive Lao style Buddha sculptures assembled over the centuries by local people and pilgrims. There are two caves, Tham Thing the lower cave and Tham Phum. Also visit Ban Xang Hai village, once a Jar-Maker Village. The community fills the jars with Lao Lao, the local rice whisky. Return back to Luang Prabang.
Day 16
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok, transfer to the l via hotel shuttle bus. Rest of the day is at leisure on your own.
Day 17
Transfer to the airport via hotel shuttle bus for your return flight home. Bon Voyage!!!
B–breakfast L–lunch D–dinner
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