15 Days – Discovery Indochina with four country
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Day 1 : Siem Reap Arrival (No Meal )
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport. Transfer to your hotel . Siem Reap is the nearest town to the temple complex of Angkor.
You will visit with your provide professional guide, the "Great City" of Angkor Thom, visits include the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Afternoon dedicated to visit the most famous & magnificent Angkor Vat temple. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. With many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water, carved bas-reliefs about Ramayana Story and day-to-day life at the time of Angkor's construction.
At the end of afternoon, following the season, since the Mountain Bakeng, the sunset on all the temples, with spectacular views over Angkor Vat.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 2 : Angkor Temple (B/L)
Morning visit of a selection of temples, including the Royal City of Preah Khan impressive sculptures, Neak Pean built on a small circular island, Ta Som, East Mebon, Preah Rup.
Afternoon we will continue our visits by Thommanon temple , Ta keo , one of Angkor's great temple mountains, Ta Prohm with a part of the jungle, Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang a Royal bathing place, Prasat Kravan with unique brick sculptures.
We will visit Les Chantiers Ecole, a handicraft center located in the center of Siem Reap. Les Chantiers Ecole was founded in 1992 and its goal is to revive that ancient Khmer art. This organization gives young people the opportunity to learn the art of stone, wood carving, and silk weaving.
Dinner on your own.
Ovenight in Siem Reap.
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Day 3 :Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake- - Luang Prabang (B) by flight
Suggest flight: REP – LPQ (16:55 -18:25 ) by Vietnam airline /Cambodia airline –charge from $145/pax (subjest to change )
After breakfast, transfer to Kampong Phluk Village.Kampong Phluk is a permanent floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake. You will board a local boat and cruise the waterways observing the authentic and diverse lifestyle of the local floating community. Admire the simple,yet fascination lifestyle and interact with your host to learn more about living on the water. The experience is wonderful as we pass by floating village, stilt houses,flooded forest,and fishermen at work. Then,come bank to visit Artisans D’Angkor and Old Market before transfer to airport to catch your flight departure to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Day 4: LuangPrabang – Khoangsi waterfall (B)
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. Return to your hotel for breakfast.
Transfer to visit the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Then, visit Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens,
vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts. After Phou Si Market, you will go visiting local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village. Continue driving to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. We return to the city by late afternoon to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Luang Prabang
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Day 5 : LuangPrabang – Pakou – LuangPrabang – Hanoi (B) by flight
Suggest flight: LPQ - HAN (17:10 -18:30 ) by Vietnam airline /Laos airline or Similar –charge from $140/pax (subjest to change )
Today, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. Cruise back in town, stop at Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking. Then transfer to the airport to catch flight to Hanoi.
Arrival Hanoi, Private car will pick you at the airport then transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 6 : Hanoi city – Halong bay (B/L)
After breakfast, spend your day taking a tour around the capital and visiting such sites as
the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside),a large memorial in Hanoi, located in the centre of Ba Dinh Square, which is the place where Vietminh leader Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945.
his former residence,stilt house of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam, fondly known as “Uncle Ho”.
One Pillar Pagoda, the emperor Lý Thái Tông constructed the temple in gratitude for this in 1049 by erecting a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, similar to the one he saw in the dream that he met the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who handed him a baby son while seated on a lotus flower.
Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first national university where offering ceremonies, study sessions and the strict exams of the Dai Viet took place. Built in 1070 at the time of King Lý Nhân Tông, it is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars.
Lunch in a restaurant.
In the afternoon, continue to the Museum of Ethnology, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam.
Then, you will enjoy a very interesting walking tour around the old quarter within 1,5 hours. Firstly the trip start from head of Cao Thang street where local people sell all traditional cooking spices of Vietnam such as onions, garlic, mushrooms, black mushrooms, peppers, lemongrass, ginger, galangal ... Then moving to Dong Xuan market, the biggest market in Hanoi, originally built by the French administration and surrounded by different streets, you will go through the market and turn right to Hang Ma street, the road is shimmered by decorating stuff , Chinese toys, the colorful lanterns, paper goods and in particular paper votive offerings.
Passing by Luong Van Can, Lan Ong, you arrive Hang Buom street where located the oldest temple of Hanoi - Bach Ma Temple, you will take some rest to admire the temple before continue walking through Ta Hien, Dinh Liet street to the most peaceful small alley of Hanoi - Trung Yen. On the way you have chance to explore daily life of local people who live and sharing their life in the confined spaces. We continue to Hang Be street - used to be one of the best well-known outdoor markets in town dating from medieval, with famous food”Mam Tep Chung Thit”, some years ago, it was disintegrated. At the end of this road, there is a coffee shop named Cafe market, where we will invite you a cup of coffee or iced fruit smoothies
Take a beautiful picture on the The Huc red bridge to Ngoc Son Temple.
Discover Hoan Kiem Lake, meaning "Lake of the Returned Sword" , where emperor Lê Lợi was boating on the lake when his magic sword, Heaven's Will, was grabbed by a turtle who quickly disappeared into the depths.
In the late afternoon you'll be transferred to Halong Bay, widely considered to be one of the most spectacular wonders of the natural world. Thousands of towering pillars of limestone karst, carved by the sea and the wind, make the bay an unforgettable sight. You'll stay over night in Halong Bay.
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Day 7 : Halong – Hanoi – Hue (B,L) /on Train
HAN –HUI : SE1 (19:35 – 08:56am) on train
After breakfast at the hotel you'll board a traditionalVietnamese "junk" boat for a 5-hour cruise around the bay. You'll have a chance to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this world wonder. The ghostly islands rising from the water are mainly made from limestone and are the result of the water level rising and lowering over the centuries, forming a karst. The process of erosion and weathering formed the karsts of Halong Bay into the unique shapes you see today. In 2000, UNESCO recognized Halong Bay as a World Heritage Site for the second time because of its geographical and geomorphologic values. Many of the islands in Halong Bay are, in fact, hollow and contain fabulous caves or grottoes. You will visit Thien Cung and Sung Sot Cave, or "Surprise Grotto," on Bo Hon Island. This is one of the largest and most interesting grottoes in Ha Long Bay. To enter the grotto, you'll ascend a path paved with great stone blocks obscured by trees and foliage. A seafood lunch will be served on the boat, and in the afternoon you'll head back to Hanoi. Enjoy 1 hour cylo before transfer to Hue. Overnight on Train.
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Day 8 : Hue–Thien Mu Pagoda –Thuy Bieu village –Emperor Minh Mang’s Tomb (B/L)
Arrival Hue arround 8:56 -9:00 am, Our guide will take you to having breakfast then take a boat for a cruise on the gentle Huong River.
Visit Thien Mu pagoda, built in 1601 on the order of the first Nguyen lords, Nguyen Hoang, who at that time was the governor of Hue.
Continue to a quiet Thuy Bieu village – 6.5 km from the city centre – a laidback village famous for growing the Thanh Tra fruit (a kind of small pomelo), visit many garden houses, a unique feature of Hue countryside, and enjoy a nice walking and biking around the village.
Visit an old communal house, pass by several ancient ancestral temples and communicate with local people.
Visit an incense making family and discover the daily life of local people while they are working strenuously with joy and enthusiasm. You may also join their activities: gardening, talking and drinking tea with them.
Back to Thuy Bieu restaurant, relax by steeping your foot in medicinal herb water – a traditional therapeutic practice and enjoy excellent massage by blind people.
Lunch at Thuy Bieu restaurant.
In the afternoon, discovery of Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb, ponds and gardens is known for its perfect harmony between architecture and its natural environment. It began to be built during his reign (1820-1841) and was completed only in 1843, two years after his death by his successor Thieu Tri.
Dinner on your own.Overnight in Hue.
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Day 9 : Hue –Bana Hills - Danang Golden Bridge – Hoian ancient town (B/L)
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang through Hai Van Pass and through the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co.
At 9:30 a.m : Upon arrival Ba Na hills, tour guide will lead you to get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. From The Cable Car, you can get a bird’s-eye view, see the vast forests, contemplate the beauty of the dreamy Mo stream and soft Toc Tien waterfall.
Arrive at Station 2, our guide will take you to Debay Wine Cellar and Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden is a huge flower garden, where many kinds of flowers, including rare flowers, and a 100-year-old grapefruit tree by the first funicular in Vietnam. And a highlight in this tour is the Golden Bridge ( also called ” Hands of God”) . This bridge was built with a very special structure with 2 hands holding the bridge. From the bridge, you can see the panoramic view of Ba Na mountain.
Afterwards, you will have chance to visit Linh Ung Pagoda , the highest pagoda among the three as it is located at around 1,500 meters above sea level.
At 11: 30 a.m: Have lunch at a restaurant at French village and take a short rest to continue exploring all Ba Na Hills
At 12:30 p.m: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to bask in the purity and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind.
Next place is the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement park in Vietnam with series of interesting games: Free fall tower, 4-5 D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park,..
At 14:00 – 15.00: Back to the cabin down the mountain. The car will take you directly to Hoian Ancient Town.
Walk around Hoi An ancient town and exploring its treasures :
Quan Cong temple – the brave and loyal Chinese General.
Phuc Kien pagoda, This is the most well-known assembly hall in the ancient town.Fukjianese were Chinese traders who first came to Hoi An in great number, at least in the XVII century. That was the reason why all above mentioned gods were worshipped in this pagoda after the collapse of the old pagoda. The Japanese Bridge, Hoi An’s signature landmark used widely as an emblem of the town. It was built by Japanese merchants in the 16the century Tan Ky ancient house, the most popular of Hoi An’s old houses. Hoi An port, the World Heritage listed by Unesco.
Dinner on your own.Overnight in Hoi An.
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Day 10 : Hoi An/DaNang – Saigon City – Cuchi Tunnel (B/L) by flight
Suggest flight: DAD -SGN (8:00 -09:25 ) by Vietnam airline /Laos airline or Similar –charge from $65/pax (subjest to change )
Breakfast at your hotel then transfer to the airport catch flight to Saigon.
Arrival Saigon airport transfer to Visit Cuchi Tunnel . Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".
Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon We the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. Dinner at your own. Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 11 : SaiGon – Mekong delta – Cao Dai Temple (B/L)
Drive to visit My Tho Town in Tien Giang Province, one of 11 provinces in the Mekong Delta. Boat trip on Mekong River to visit farmer's house and garden. Lunch on an islet in the river. Visit bee-raising farm, coconut-candy enterprise. Drive back to Hochiminh City. Stop at Long An Town to visit a CaoDai Temple, a strange religion in the South of Vietnam. Overnight in Hochiminh City.
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Day 12 : SaiGon– Yangon - Bago - Golden Rock (B/L) by flight
Suggest flight : SGN – RGN (09:30 -11:05) by Vietnam airline –charge from $235/ticket (subjest to change )
Breakfast at your hotel then transfer the airport catch flight to yangon.
Arrive at Yangon International Airport and meet with driver and drive to Bago. After 1hour and 30minutes drive, arrive at Bago. Bago is a famous pilgrimage destination and there are a large number of pagoda such as Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda, Shwethalyaung Pagoda. And have lunch at local restaurant and proceed to Kanbawza Thardi Palace that was built in 16th century. After learning about the history of the palace, continue to Kyaik Hti Yoe Pagoda (Golden Rock).After 2hours and 30minutes drive, arrive at Kyaik Hto. When you arrive Base Camp, take the light truck to Ya Thae Mountain, and then ride to Golden Rock by cable cars. Check in at Hotel and overnight at Golden Rock.
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Day 13: Golden Rock - Yangon - Mandalay (B) by flight
Yangon – Mandalay (18:15 -19:40) charge from $120/ticket/pax
View sunrise at Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda and light candles and offer fruits, food, and incense just like a local to Pagoda. Only men cross over a bridge across an abyss to apply golden level on the Golden Rock. And check out form Hotel and return back to Yangon Airport to continue to visit Mandalay. After 1hr and 20min fly, arrive at Tada-U (Mandalay) airport and meet with driver. After that, visit to U Bein Bridge, the oldest teak bridge in the world. You can enjoy the beautiful sunset of Taungthaman Lake and ride boat on your own cost in the lake and view the wonderful scene. After that, proceed to Jade Pagoda, world’s first Jade Pagoda and situated in Mandalay Region and entirely built by jade, one of precious stones. Then, back to Mandalay and check in at hotel. Overnight in Mandalay.
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Day 14 : Mingun – Mandalay sightseeing (B/L)
Enjoy breakfast and go to Mandalay Jetty and take about 1hr and 30min boat trip to Mingun. While taking boat ride, you can see the fascinating scenes along the Ayeyarwaddy River. Arrive at Mingun and walk around Mingun to visit Pahtodawgyi, the remains of a massive construction project begun by King Bodawpaya in 1790 which was intentional left unfinished. And visit to Pondawphaya, Mya Thein Tan Pagoda and Legendary Mingun bell which weighs around 55555Viss (90 tons) and one of the biggest bells in the world. Then, come back on boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River. Arrive at Mandalay and enjoy your lunch at local restaurant. Then, visit to Mandalay Palace, was built by King Mindone and one of the landmarks of Myanmar. After exploring the palace, proceed to Mahar Myat Muni Pagoda, the major pilgrimage site. And visit to Kuthodaw Pagdoa, known for the world largest book and it was surrounded by hundreds of stone tablet. After that, continue to Mandalay Hill, where you can visit to Su Taung Pyae Pagoda and enjoy the panoramic view of the Mandalay City and Ayeyarwaddy River. Then, return back to hotel and overnight in Mandalay.
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Day 15 : Mandalay - departure (B)
Breakfast at your hotel. Free time until transfer the airport catch flight back your country. End of services !
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