Heritages of Indochina Tour 14 Days

The meeting point is Siem Reap International Airport, from which you will enjoy the pick-up and transfer to a local hotel. For the rest hours of the day, you can refresh, take a good rest, or take a first glimpse of the charming town.

Sleep in Siem Reap.

Breakfast will be served in the hotel.

The major targets of the program today are the awe-inspiring Angkor temples. First, you’ll stop by the 12^th-century Angkor Thom – the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. It covers several significant monuments, and Ta Prohm is the not-to-miss, which remains photogenic and atmospheric, featuring trees growing out of the ruins and jungle surroundings. Next, the other must-see in the complex includes Banteay Kdei, Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphoun Temple, and Bayon Temple. These are some of the most visited complexes in the Angkor region for amazing photo shoots.

In the afternoon, you’ll explore Cambodia’s national image printed on its flag: Angkor Wat. This Hindu-Buddhist temple is the largest religious monument in the world, featuring the classical style of Khmer architecture for sightseeing and learning. There are intricate stone carvings that attract all attention. Watching the sunset over Angkor Wat is an impeccable experience.

Sleep in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, enjoy sailing on the laidback Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing the lake scenery and discovery of the floating Kampong Phluk Village. The morning boat trip will be filled with great photo shoots, a fresh vibe, a scenic view, and interesting floating sites. There will be time to observe the Khmer’s daily activities on the river. There are great things to see during a half-day voyage.

After lunch, enjoy a transfer to Siem Reap Airport to catch a flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to a local hotel. Have free time for ease.

Sleep in Luang Prabang

After breakfast, the full-day Luang Prabang City Tour will begin. You’ll come to see the local landmarks namely the Royal Palace Museum, Wat Sene, Wat Xiengthong, Wat Visoun, and Wat Aham. Each construction holds an irreplaceable role in Laos’ history and religion. The visit to the important temples and shrines will also provide you with valuable knowledge about classical Laotian architecture.

After lunch, let’s learn about the local ethnic culture in the Arts and Ethnology Center, and then enjoy more cultural exchanges in the weaving villages of Ban Xiengthong and Ban Xienglek. The drive will carry you back to the city and stop by Wat Mai for peaceful reflection. Next, challenge your sports spirit by climbing to the peak of Mount Phousi, in which the consecrated and gilded stupa is located. Feast your eyes on the marvelous view of the city and the giant Mekong River beneath, especially during the sunset.

In the evening, you can mingle with the Laotians in the night market and do the shopping for handmade textiles sold by the hill-tribe villagers.

Sleep in Luang Prabang

Make your morning in Laos special and memorable by attending the alms-giving ritual. You’ll give alms to the local monks and receive their good blessings in return. Then, have your breakfast. The next hours might be spent in the Royal Palace Museum for a glimpse of Laos history.

The next target of the day is the mystic Pak Ou Caves, which are accessible via a boat trip. It will take almost 2 hours for the boat to arrive at the area of the grotto. Take your time sightseeing the gorgeous Mekong River scenery and watching the locals’ activities on the riversides. Upon arrival, get ready to explore the ancient gold-lacquered Buddha statues well-preserved inside the cave.

The next hours are for marveling at the breathtaking Kuang Si Waterfalls. Capture the serene nature, relax, and have fun. The three-tiered cascading waterfall hidden in a tropical jungle is indeed a gem to explore.

Sleep in Luang Prabang.

You’ll have free time for ease until the transfer to Luang Prabang Airport for an international flight to Hanoi Capital of Vietnam. Getting to Hanoi, you’ll be picked up and transferred to a local hotel. Be free at leisure for the rest of the day. Take time roaming around Hanoi Old Quarter for a glimpse of the charming cityscape.

Sleep in Hanoi.

After breakfast, the full-day Hanoi City Tour will get started. You’ll be guided to visit the significant Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shores of West Lake. The pagoda remains peaceful and sacred for ultimate reflection. Next, the tour will proceed to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where you learn about the history of President Ho Chi Minh and his final resting place. The other city hotspots you must see are the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature.

In the afternoon, you select to visit Hanoi’s History Museum or Ethnology Museum, which stores and exhibits objects of local history, art, and culture. Later, there will be time to admire the historical Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Returned Sword) and Ngoc Son Temple. The next afternoon hours will be for a cyclo ride thru the Old Quarter streets, which host the local houses and shops. Feel free to stop by any address for shopping or eating Hanoi food.

Optional: You can choose to watch the Water Puppet Show performance in 1 hour for a unique cultural experience.

After breakfast, the Hanoi – Halong drive transfer will get started and take around 3 hours. When you arrive on Tuan Chau Island, the best voyage of the day will begin. Embark on an overnight Halong Bay Cruise, and then enjoy the welcome drinks, cruise briefings, etc. While it’s cruising around and along the magnificent limestone formations, lunch will be served onboard. Take time admiring the emerald sea and its gorgeous natural highlights.

When you’re on the board, be free to relax and enjoy the spa-massage services plus the Vietnamese cuisine, wines, and beverages. There will also serve live cooking demonstrations performed by skilled chefs.

Sleep on the cruise.

The early risers are welcome to gather at the sundeck for Tai Chi exercises and spectacular sunrise over the interesting-shaped limestone peaks. The experiences are precious amid the picturesque seascape. The cruise will keep moving toward a limestone grotto while the breakfast buffet is being served in the dining room. Venture out to explore the grotto and its inside essentials. Around noon, you’ll disembark and bid your farewell to the legendary Halong Bay.

Get on a car transfer back to Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport for the domestic flight to Da Nang City. From Da Nang, you will be transferred to Hoi An Old Town for an overnight stay at a hotel.

Sleep in Hoi An.

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic morning drive to the 4^th-century My Son Sanctuary, which is nestled amid the jungle, so the landscape is serene and mysterious. The visit will provide a great understanding of the impressive tower-temple, which once was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom.

In the afternoon, you will visit the 16^th-century old port of Hoi An Old Town, in which the ancient assembly halls, old houses, and Japanese Covered Bridge are well-preserved for later generations to study. Some houses are converted into coffee and tailor-made shops. The next activity is to take a boat ride on the romantic Hoai River toward the traditional Thanh Hoa Pottery Village, in which the locals’ pottery products are being produced and sold.

In the evening, the old town will become illuminated with colorfully well-lit lanterns. You might also see the flowery lanterns floating on the river, which establishes an unforgettable scenery.

Sleep in Hoi An.

Take a morning flight from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to a local hotel for ease.

In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive transfer to the historical Cu Chi Tunnels, in which you can try climbing thru the underground tunnels and witnessing the multi-function compartments. Furthermore, learn about the exhibited weapons used in wartime. This back-in-time journey might tell a story about a period of the Vietnam war.

Sleep in Saigon.

The morning drive transfer from Saigon to Vinh Long will begin, at around 136km. As a serene riverside town in Mekong Delta, Vinh Long owns a peaceful landscape for sightseeing. Next, embark on a local boat for cruising to the Cai Be Floating Market, where the merchants are hanging products on the wooden bars for sale. The interesting scene is where they are bargaining and exchanging items from boats. The boat will go on to Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet, which is known for bonsai gardening. There will also include a chance to visit the local houses in which families are making tiles and ceramics.

In the afternoon, let’s drive to Can Tho and stop at a local hotel for ease. Spend afternoon hours exploring the city and its night market for some happy shopping rounds.

Sleep in Can Tho.

After breakfast, take a morning cruise trip from the pier of Can Tho. The adventure on the river embraces great experiences in sightseeing and visiting the floating market. You will see dozens of boats gathering at one place, where local merchants hang a variety of goods for sale. The colorful floating market is a beautiful cultural trait of the Mekong Delta.

Drive back to Saigon for an overnight stay.

Enjoy your breakfast and have free time for ease until you get a transfer to the airport for your next flight. The Heritages of Indochina Tour 14 Days is concluded.