Wonderful Indochina Tour Package – 12 Days Itinerary

After breakfast, tour the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, showcasing Lao artifacts, and visit Wat Sene, the city’s oldest temple, and Wat Xieng Thong, a masterpiece of Laotian architecture. Cruise upstream on the Mekong River, enjoying countryside views, to the Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues. Stop at Ban Xanghai, a village known for rice wine distillation. Return to Luang Prabang, visiting Ban Xang Khong, famed for Saa paper-making. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Optionally rise early to witness the alms-giving ritual, where saffron-robed monks collect offerings (notify guide in advance; dress modestly). Visit the vibrant Phousi Market, offering local produce and hill-tribe crafts. Drive to Khouang Si Waterfall, stopping at Ban Na Oune village and Buffalo Dairy Farm (optional tour at own expense or enjoy ice cream). At the waterfall, visit the Bear Rescue Center and swim in the turquoise pools or hike forest trails. Return to Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Explore the Wat Visoun stupa and elegant Wat Mai, then climb Mount Phousi for panoramic views and a gilded stupa. Browse the Night Market for handmade textiles. Transfer to the airport for a 16:55 flight to Hanoi (QV 313, available Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun). Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, your guide will escort you to your hotel for relaxation. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast

Discover Hanoi’s heritage, starting at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (closed Mon/Fri), Stilt House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. After lunch, explore the Museum of Ethnology (closed Mon, alternative: Vietnamese Women’s Museum), showcasing Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, and Hoa Lo Prison, the “Hanoi Hilton” where John McCain was held. Enjoy a 1-hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, browsing markets and galleries, followed by a traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart Hanoi by private car for Halong Bay (2.5–3 hours). At Tuan Chau Marina, check in at Paradise Suites Hotel and board the Paradise Cruise via electric cart. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while cruising past limestone islets. Visit Tung Sau Pearl Farm to learn about pearl cultivation or opt for kayaking. Explore Titop Island, hiking for bay views or swimming. Return to the cruise for a “Happy Hour” sunset, a Vietnamese cooking class, and a Western set dinner. Engage in squid fishing or relax. Overnight on the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by a light breakfast. Visit Sung Sot Cave, Halong Bay’s largest, with stunning stalactites. Cruise past Thien Cung, Dau Go Cave, and Fighting Cock Islet while enjoying brunch. Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina at 10:15 AM and transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, your guide will escort you to your hotel. Explore the bustling city at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Travel to Vinh Long (2 hours) and visit the lively Vinh Long Market, photographing tropical produce and local goods. Cruise to brick kilns, observing pottery-making from clay. Visit an orchard and traditional homestay, enjoying fruit, tea, and Southern Vietnamese music. Row through serene canals, witnessing rural life, including fish-catching and fruit-picking. Bike village paths, crossing a “monkey” bridge and passing farms. Return to Vinh Long by boat and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Ho Chi Minh City’s highlights: the Reunification Palace, former residence of South Vietnam’s president; Notre-Dame Basilica and Central Post Office, French-colonial landmarks; and Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a 14:00 flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and visit Prasat Kravan’s brick sculptures, Srah Srang (Royal Baths), Banteay Kdei, mystical Ta Prohm, Neak Pean fountain, and Preah Khan, a well-preserved temple built by King Jayavarman VII. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast

Explore Angkor Thom, entering via the South Gate with its ocean-churning statues. Visit Bayon Temple, famed for 54 towers with over 200 Avalokitesvara faces, Phimeanakas, Royal Enclosure, Elephant Terrace, and Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch, tour Angkor Wat, a 12th-century Khmer masterpiece spanning 81 hectares, emblematic of Cambodia. Watch the sunset from Pre Rup Temple. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive to Phnom Kulen Mountains, visiting the Grand Buddha Statue, River of Thousand Lingas, and Great Waterfall. En route back, explore Banteay Srei, the “Citadel of Women,” renowned for intricate pink sandstone carvings, and Banteay Samre. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cruise Tonle Sap Lake to Kampong Phluk Village, a stilted “floating village” with schools and a police station that shifts with water levels, showcasing a unique aquatic lifestyle. After the tour, transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight, concluding this Indochina adventure.
Meals: Breakfast