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An engrossing tour of three countries, beginning with an historical place, continued through a revered spiritual place, and, culminating with the bursts of scintillating nature’s unique treat. In brief, revel in the wonderful marvels of Siem Reap city (Cambodia). To its pride are, the largest Hindu temple complex in the world, the largest freshwater lake & the largest floating village on it, river water sanctified by flowing over thousands of Shiva lingas, and, of course, the innocence & the simplicity of the Cambodians. Moving ahead to Luan Prabang city (Laos), a land of magnificent Buddhist Pagodas & Monasteries, the endearing humble lifestyle of the Laotians and an unique blessed opportunity to be at the That Luang monument, which houses “Lord Buddha’s chest bone”, brings bliss to the seekers, before heading off to Hanoi city (Vietnam), a conservative, but, yet, a modern city, is an invigorating experience of sorts. This, along with the tours of the mystical Ha Long Bay & the serene nature reserve of Trang An, &Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist Pagoda of Vietnam, provides all the exhilarating roller coaster of an experience, rich with its undeniable charm. This tour, on the whole, provides the best of three unique countries, gratifying one and all, with the experiences and revelations, to cherish a life time.
Day 1: Welcome to Siem Reap city (Cambodia). Overnight in Siem Reap (No meal)
Day 2: Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom, UNESCO World Heritage. Overnight in Siem Reap (B/L)
Day 3: Kbal Spean – Banteay Srei. Overnight in Siem Reap (B/L)
Day 4: Tonle Sap Lake – Jungle Temple (Ta Phrom). Overnight in Siem Reap city (B/L)
Day 5: Siem Reap city – Flight to Luang Prabang city (Laos). Overnight in Luang Prabang (B)
Day 6: Luang Prabang, UNESCO World Heritage city tour – Kuang Si Waterfall. Overnight in Luang Prabang (B/L)
Day 7: Elephant tour – Wat Mai Temple – Phou Si Mountain – Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane (B/L)
Day 8: Vientiane city tour – Budha park – Evening flight to Hanoi (Vietnam). Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
Day 9: Hanoi – Halong Bay discovery, UNESCO World Heritage by cruising trip. Overnight on board (B/L/D)
Day 10: Halong Bay – Hanoi. Overnight in city center hotel (B/L)
Day 11 Hanoi – Ninh Binh day tour (Bai Dinh pagoda – Trang An Landscape Complex, UNESCO World Heritage). Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
Day 12: Hanoi full day tour (½ day in city center + ½ day Bat Trang pottery village). Overnight in Hanoi (B/L)
Day 13: Transfer to Airport (B)
Abbreviation: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
A backpack
A travel pillow
A quick-dry towel
Diarrhea treatment
Trousers
Flip flops (can buy in arrival cities later)
Travel adapter
Portable phone charger
Sun protection, a hat, sun-glasses
Waterproof jacket (a light-weight one, can buy in arrival cities later)
Sprays
Good photo-maker/ camcorder
Other things you think necessary
Welcome to you to Siem Reap city!
Viet Leading Travel's guide and the driver warmly welcomes you & picks you up at the Siem Reap International Airport, after you are done with the Immigration process & picking up your bags. With a comfortable drive of around 15 minutes, you arrive to Check-In to hotel, in city center.
Overnight in Siem Reap city center hotel.
After hotel breakfast, spend a beautiful day by discovering Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat is the largest religious building on earth. The huge temple complex, in the middle of the tropical jungle, was the center of Khmer high culture from the 9th to 15th century. In its heyday, there lived 1 million people, more than in any city of that time in Europe. You will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom with the famous Bayon Complex, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the Baphoun Temple.
In the afternoon, explore the "world-wide" Angkor Wat, built in 40 years of work by countless builders and sculptors on behalf of the most important Khmer King Siriyavaram. The day is rounded off by a visit to the Pre Rup Temple, which offers a unique and inspiring sunset over Angkor. Enjoy 1 hour foot massage before come back your hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap city.
Kbal Spean locates about 12km from Banteay Srei, in terms of a day-trip, its natural beauty compliments the man-made splendour of Banteay Srei. Kbal Spean was the refuge of 11th – 13th century religious hermits and over thecenturies they carved lingas stands, animals and sacral friezes into the surrounding rocks and riverbeds.
Spending time on enjoying lunch at local restaurant before exploring the second impressive place today – Banteay Srei Temple.
Banteay Srei Temple is the most remote of the temples in the Angkor World Heritage Site. Visits to Banteay Srei can be combined with side-trips to Kbal Spean, or the Phnom Kulen National Park.
End of tour activities, our guide and driver take the group back to hotel.
After breakfast, visit the temples of PrasatKravan, SrahSrang, Banteay Kdei and Ta Phrom.
Enjoying lunch at local restaurant before going to Tonle Sap Lake.
Taking boat trip on the Tonle Sap Lake with visiting swimming villages. It is one of the most fish-rich waters on the planet. For centuries people have adapted themselves to the changes of the water level influenced by monsoon rain and Mekong. On the way back stop at Wat Athovea.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Saying farewell to Siem Reap, the city of legend temples. Taking a flight to another World Heritage city of Indochinese countries. Our guide and driver pick the group up at airport with warmest greeting to say Welcome To Luang Prabang, Laos.
Transfer to hotel, check in and free time to enjoy the city by yourself.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Start to explore Luang Prabang with visiting Wat Visoun, the oldest still active temple in Luang Prabang, with a collection of gilded wooden buddha statues from the 15th and 16th century. Continue to Wat Xien Thong, probably the most beautiful monastery in Luang Prabang, as well as to the National Museum (Royal Palace), a royal residence, preserved as the royal family last resided here (closed on Tuesdays).
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.
After breaking, straightly go to Kuang Si Waterfall, one of the most beautiful one in Laos.
Kuang Si waterfalls whose sintered terraces form a perfect natural backdrop. Enjoy swimming in the clear water or just relaxing. Afterwards, we will go to the "Khmu" village of Ban Tha Pene, before returning to Luang Prabang.
Picked up by our English speaking guide from your hotel lobby within Luang Prabang, Laos.
Arrival at the Elephant Village Camp: participate in a short briefing about elephants.
Bareback Elephant Ride: Enjoy the impressive experience of a 1 km bareback elephant ride (1 person per elephant).
Boat trip to the Tad Sae Waterfall: Ride in a traditional Lao long boat to the Tad Sae Waterfall and relax or swim in the clear water (swim suit recommended).
Lunch at our loacal restaurant. Buffet lunch served with coffee/tea and drinking water (vegetarian options are available).
It would be great chance to fill up your temple collection when you join in our package with visiting Wat Mai (Wat May), the largest and most richly decorated of temples in Luang Prabang.
The day tour would be ended by spectacular view from Phou Si Mountain, 100m high hill in Luang Prabang old town.
Leaving Luang Prabang, the world heritage city, taking an evening flight to Vientiane Capital.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Explore Vientiane’s attraction places for instance Wat Si Saket (the house of thousand Buddha images), Wat Prakeo (the original home of the emerald Buddha), That Luang Stupa (the stupa that kept the relic of Lord Buddha), Wat Simuang, Patouxai (Vientiane arc de Triumph).
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and break.
Afternoon: excursion by road to visit Buddha Park, on the way have a short break to view Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge.
Saying farewell to beautiful Laos country, taking an evening flight to one of the most peaceful cities of the world, Hanoi Capital, Vietnam.
Overnight in Hanoi city.
Our guide and private transfer will pick you up at the hotel to Ha Long Bay (recognized as one of the 7 new natural wonders) on cruise to contemplate picturesque scenery of thousands of limestone islands with some stops to enjoy some tour activities, such as: beautiful fishing village, Kayaking or Rowing boat, beach, cave…
Overnight on cruise.
Note: Cruise itinerary might be changed because of the tide level, weather status and other objective reasons.
Morning: continue to cruise around Ha Long Bay until lunch.
Afternoon: transfer to Hanoi city.
Arrive at hotel in Hanoi. Check in and free to go around the city or take rest at the hotel.
Viet Leading Travel’s guide will pick up at hotel, takes the group to visit the biggest Pagoda in Vietnam.
On the way, you will have chances to take the outlook of Vietnam rice fields with the hardworking farmers going about their work in the large rice fields.
Discover Bai Dinh pagoda with more than 500 La Han statues, where you can find the biggest Buddha statue made in bronze of 10 meters height, 100 tons in weight!
Enjoy lunch in local Vietnamese restaurant with local Vietnamese dishes.
We will transfer from Bai Dinh to Trang An, The World Heritage site. Upon arrival, we will take the boat trip around Trang An visiting the cave complexes (Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave), all caves are mystical and in wilderness, you also have chances to admire the beautiful scenery of mountain and rivers of the popular countryside of Vietnam.
Getting on the bus for returning to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi, to check-in to your hotel and free time, through the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Viet Leading Travel’s guide will pick up at hotel and take you to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidents Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where the President lived and worked until his last breath).
After that, you have chance to visit and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and charming beauty of one of the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, Tran Quoc pagoda.
Enjoy Lunch at a local restaurant with local Vietnamese cuisine
Continue your tour at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first Imperial University in Vietnam which was built in 1070.
Spending the rest of your day to visit Bat Trang village, one of the most famous traditional villages about pottery. It is about 15 km away from city center.
Bat Trang, the seven-century old pottery village, an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not ignore.
Later afternoon: Arrive hotel for free time.
Note: Monday and Friday, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes, will visit outside of the mausoleum.
After your breakfast, Check-out of the hotel & Leading Travel’s driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport, for your home bound flight.
Thus, completing the memorable holiday in Indochina countries, with Leading Travel.
We bid you goodbye, thanking you with gratitude for your decision to come choosing our services and choosing Leading Travel services to enjoy this trip. We hope to see you again, and fervently wish getting your kind recommendations to your relatives and friends. Bon Voyage!
Private transfer in latest version with experienced driver
2 bottles of water/pax/day tour on transfer (500ml/bottle)
Private boat in Tonle Sap lake
1 elephant per person in Elephant tour (Luang Prabang)
Private boat in Trang An
Shared electric car round trip for visiting Bai Dinh pagoda
Private professional and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide for tour activities
Halong bay cruising itinerary
Kayaking or bamboo rowing boat in Halong bay
Meals as mention in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Hotel accommodation in Siem Reap, Luang Prabang and Hanoi: Double or twin room
Cabin on Halong bay cruise: Double or twin cabin
Foot massage in Siem Reap in 1 hour
All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
All kinds of beverages
Airfares (international & domestic)
Visa approval
Travel insurance
Tips
Bank fees
Other things not mentioned in inclusion list
Any part of this itinerary can be altered to fit your need, e.g.accommodation, add/skip city, tour length..