Indochina 15 days

This memorable journey visits the main highlights of Indochina, including enchanting towns, bustling cities, historic temples, ancient monuments and spectacular scenery.

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

We’ll be greeted upon arrival and transferred to the hotel for check-in and tour briefing. We’ll take an orientation tour and a chance to acclimatize ourselves if time permits. Overnight at hotel
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B)

After breakfast at hotel, we will pay a visit to the memorial complex to Ho Chi Minh to know his amazing life. Continue to the Single Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature to gain understanding of the two driving forces in Vietnam culture. Afternoon we visit the Museum of Ethnology which exhibits a large collection of artifacts about the cultures of the 54 ethnic groups in the country. Later we enjoy a performance of the famed traditional art form created by village farmers around the Red River Delta region – the Water Puppet Show
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)

After breakfast we check out and journey east to Halong Bay, Vietnam's greatest natural wonder. Upon arrival we board a traditional-styled junk and spend a full day and night cruising the bay's 3000 magnificent limestone islets. We have an opportunity to challenge ourselves with kayaking and swimming. In the evening when the boat is anchored in the middle of the stunning lagoon, we feast on a sumptuous dinner and later there’s a chance to do fishing with the crew. Stay overnight on boat.
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Luang Phrabang (B/L)

Wake up to fresh coffee and take a small boat to a nearby sandy beach for relaxing & swimming & sightseeing. For a great photo opportunity, it is well worth walking up to the hill top pagoda which overlooks the entire bay. Afterwards we return for a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to the shore. En route the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to mystical dragons! Disembark at 11:00 AM and transfer to back to Hanoi for late afternoon flight to Luang Phrabang. Upon arrival, we’ll be cordially greeted and transported to hotel for overnight.
Day 5: Luang Phrabang (B)

Start our day with Phosi Market, Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek. In the afternoon, we soak in the history of Luang Prabang at the Palace Museum, Wat Visoun, Wat Xiengthong, Wat Sene, and Wat Mai. Later, opt to visit the Traditional Art & Ethnology Centre or negotiate the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi. Conclude the day with a leisurely walk through the iridescent Night Market to see a lovely array of handicrafts.
Day 6: Luang Prabang (B)

Cruise up to the mysterious Pak Ou. We also visit Ban Xanghai and Ban Phanom village. Return to town for lunch then visit the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall, we visit the villages of Ban Ouay, Ban Ou and Ban Thapene and get acquainted with the Hmong, Lowland Laotian, and Khmu ethnic minority people and Ock Pop Tok. Later, we’ll be free to relax or explore the town independently.
Day 7: Luang Prabang – Siem Reap (B)

This morning, you’ll have free time to relax or explore the city on your own before transfer to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrive, we’ll meet up with tour guide and transported to hotel for overnight.
Day 8: Siem Reap (B)

We rise early (around 5:00 AM) and head to Angkor Wat to watch the sun rise. En route back to the hotel, we pay a visit Wat Thmei to learn about Cambodia’s tragic history. Afternoon, we continue sightseeing with the fascinating jungle-clad of Ta Prohm, and the Great City of Angkor Thom noted for its South Gate, Baphoun and Phimeanakas temples, the terraces of Elephant and Leper King, and especially the mysterious smiling Bayon.
Day 9: Siem Reap – Da Nang – Hoi An

We travel south towards the great lake of Tonle. Get on a boat and ride down the Kompong Phluk River and into the main village on the waters. We transfer to the airport for the flight to Da Nang. Met up local gudie at Da Nang and transfer to hotel in Hoi An for check-in and refreshment.
Day 10: Hoi An (B/L)

This morning, we ride a bike to the herb farming village of Tra Que to try working as a Vietnamese farmer. Enjoy an herbal treatment then prepare lunch including making Tam Huu and Banh Xeo pancake along with the host. Enjoy lunch and then some tea before returning to Hoi An town. We’ll be on foot exploring the ancient quarter of Hoian include the Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese merchant house, a Chinese Temple, and the Central Market.
Day 11: Hoi An – Da Nang – Saigon (B)

Free at our own leisure in the morning, we transfer to Da Nang airport for an afternoon flight to Saigon. Greeted by local guide at Saigon airport, we drive to our city center hotel for relaxation.
Day 12: Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)

Journey west to Cu Chi to visit the vast underground network of tunnels built as a defense in wartime. In the afternoon, a tour of the very centre of Saigon will includes the Unification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the City Hall, the Opera House, and Ben Thanh Market. Enjoy coffee and watch the city in rush hour.
Day 13: Saigon – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Can Tho (B, L)

Travel into the Mekong Delta, a world that lives and works on the waters. En route, a visit to Vinh Trang, an ornate Buddhist sanctuary. Upon arrival My Tho, a typical Mekong Delta town, we enjoy activities, local sampan along a side arm of the river and experience river life. Leave My Tho, we transfer to Can Tho for the night.
Day 14: Can Tho – Saigon (B)

We take a morning boat tour of Cai Rang and delve in the sights and sounds of this extraordinary market. Do a brief city tour including Binh Thuy ancient house and the Khmer Munirangsyaram Pagoda before returning to Saigon.
Day 15: Saigon Departure (B)

Free at our own leisure till the time to transfer to the airport for our homebound flight.