Discover Indochina is one of our most popular tours. This epic journey takes you through 3 very different countries and cultures. You may starting by the flight from Bangkok to Luangprabang and depart from Siemreap to Bangkok.
All prices quoted in USD per person is valid to 30 Sept 2025
(Except Christmas & New year &Tet holiday)
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Package Class
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Price per person in half-twin by private
car/coach with guide in the party of
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Single
Supplement
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2 pax
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3 - 4 pax
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5 - 7 pax
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8 - 11 pax
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3 stars
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2108
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1804
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1591
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1482
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403
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4 stars
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2337
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2032
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1820
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1712
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585
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5 stars
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2702
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2398 |
2186
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2077
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970
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Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang
On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos.
Evening, free on our own to explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – Khoang Si waterfall (B)
You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. This early morning ritual dates back generations in Laos. Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the alms giving ritual. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered).
After breakfast at hotel, we board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of 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 will make a stop at Ban Xang Hai village where rice wine is distilled. We will visit the caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum which house hundreds of Buddha statues.
Afternoon, transfer by private vehicle to Khouang Si waterfall. On the way, you can visit to the Lao ethnic minority group at Ban Na Ouane Village, H’Mong Village. Once at the waterfalls, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Khouang Si waterfalls and pass by the Asian bear rescue center. You will enjoy feeling the mist of the cool, turquoise waters of the different waterfalls. Swimming in the refreshing waters is possible.
Day 3: Luang Prabang – City tour - Fly to Siem Reap (B)
Breakfast, we then visit the Morning Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Then we visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Continue to the National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kingsright through the last sovereign. There will be free time to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area.
Transfer to the airport to fly to Siem Reap. Night in Siem Reap.
Day 4: Siem Reap - Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
This morning, visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Then, visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.
This afternoon, visit to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture.
Enjoy wonderful sunset from the top of Bakheng Hill.
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Day 5: Siem Reap – Tone Sap Lake - Fly to Hanoi (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
After the breakfast, you will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake at KAMPONG PHLUK VILLAGE. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place-to-place following water levels and current.
Then, transfer to Siem Reap Angkor Airport for your departure flight to Hanoi.
Night in Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
Have breakfast at hotel.
Start your tour by visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda. This is where you can relax and admire the unique architecture of the temples by West Lake. Next, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (only outside from Ba Dinh Square), an important historical landmark of Vietnam and the resting place of President Ho Chi Minh. Temple of Literature (Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam), the first university in Vietnam and also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hanoi. Afterwards, take a walk to Hoan Kiem Lake. And then visited Ngoc Son Temple.
Have lunch.
Free time at leisure. Night in Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on the cruise (B, L, D)
Depart Hanoi in the morning for Halong Bay, perhaps Vietnam’s most famous and most popular UNESCO World Heritage site. The name ‘Ha Long’ means the dragon descending into the sea and owes its origins to a Vietnamese myth.
Arrive at the Halong Bay jetty around noon and proceed with check-in formalities before boarding a boat for your unforgettable overnight cruise on Halong bay. After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself.
In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight on board the boat in Halong Bay.
Day 8: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Fly to Hue (B , Brunch)
Experience the sunrise over the emerald waters of Halong Bay.
Mid-morning the boat will return to shore.
Disembark and transfer to Hanoi Airport for the mid-late afternoon flight to Hue in Central Vietnam.
Freetime at leisure. Overnight in Hue.
Day 9: Hue City Tour (B, L)
This morning after breakfast, do a city tour to explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed ‘Complex of Hue Monuments’.
Boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda: you get on the dragon boat. You will cruise along the Perfume River about 30 minutes. After that, the boat will stop at another boat station. Here you can freely visit Thien Mu pagoda,which is the oldest pagoda in Hue city.
Then visit Minh Mang King’s Tomb: Considered as the most majestic of all Nguyen Dynasty royal tombs, Minh Mang Tomb is a complex of 40 constructions: palaces, temples, pavilions, etc. Many say that it’s a perfect combination of man-made and natural beauty in Hue, where architecture fits harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.
Afternoon, visit Khai dinh tomb and Imperial Citadel where Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 with numerous of attractive places to see like Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden Purple City. Thai Hoa Palace.
The tour ends by shopping at Dongba Market - Dong Ba market is the biggest and most significant central market of Thua Thien Hue province and the adjacent regions.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 10 : Hue - Hoian (B, L)
Have breakfast at hotel. Then, transfer to Hoian. Stop over at Langco beach, Cham museum in Danang, sculptures on stone village at Mabre mountain. Arrive Hoian. Check in hotel and relax.
Night in Hoi An.
Day 11 : Hoian (B, L)
Have breakfast at hotel.
Visit Hoian - an old trading town, some 30km from Danang. Walking tour to visit Hoian: Japanese Covered Bridge, TanKy Old house, Assembly Hall Chinese. PhucKien Pagoda, this is the oldest and famous chinese Pagoda in Hoian, Then have a look at Hoian Museum, see the real life of Vietnamese peoples at the Market on the river side.
Overnight in Hoian.
Day 12 : Hoian - Danang - Hochiminh city (B, L) Flight
Have breakfast at hotel. Then, transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. The biggest city and consider as the economic capital of Vietnam.
Pick up at Tan San Nhat hotel and transfer to hotel in the central of Ho Chi Minh City. Short city tour to City Hall, Cathedral , Post office and BenThanh Market. Return to hotel. Free time at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Mytho - Mekong Delta (B, L)
Am : Breakfast at the hotel. 8h00 Drive southward to Mekong delta. Boat trip in MyTho through tiny canals and quiet villages. Lunch in nice restaurant inside garden. Visit bee-raising farm, coconut-candy enterprise. Afternoon transfer back Saigon with stop over in VinhTrang pagoda for visiting. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 14: Hochiminh departure (B)
Am : Breakfast at the hotel.and free time till transfer to the airport.
End tour services.
Accommodation offering in this trip: ( click to see hotel )
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Cities
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3 stars
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4 stars
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5 stars
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HANOI
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LA DOLCE VITA |
THANG LONG OPERA |
APRICOT HOTEL |
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HA LONG
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GARDEN BAY LEGEND CRUISE |
V'SPIRIT CRUISE
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ALISA PREMIER CRUISE |
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HUE
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ROSALEEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL |
ROMANCE HOTEL HUE
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INDOCHINE PALACE HUE |
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HOI AN
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THE BLUE ALCOVE HOTEL |
EMM HOTEL HOI AN |
BLISS HOI AN BEACH RESORT & WELLNESS |
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SAI GON
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ACNOS GRAND HOTEL
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HAPPY LIFE GRAND HOTEL & SKY BAR |
GRAND SAIGON HOTEL |
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SIEM REAP
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THE SANCTUARY RESIDENCE
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TARA ANGKOR HOTEL
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ANGKOR PALACE RESORT
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LUANG PRABANG
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VILLA CHITADA
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LE BEL AIR RESORT
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PULLMAN RESORT
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(Additional cost for flight from Luang Prabang to Siem Reap: 190 USD/person, Vietnam Airlines, Econimic class)
Tour Cost includes:
- Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Half board meals as indicated in the itinerary ( B= Breakfast, L = lunch )
- International flight: Siemreap - Hanoi
- 2 domestic flights with airport taxes: Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Hochiminh
- English or French - speaking guide
- Full Entrance fees
- Private Boat trip in Halong Bay, Perfume River in Hue, Tiengiang river in Mytho
- Private Boat in MeKong in Laos and Tonlesap in Cambodia.
- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room)
Tour Cost excludes:
- International Airport taxes (Laos 12 USD, Cambodia 25USD)
- Visas to Vietnam
- Visa to Laos (30 $ for Visa on arrival)
- Visa Cambodia (25 $ for Visa on arrival)
- Travel insurance; tips; personal expenses, emergency transfers
Trip Summary :
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Where:
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Trip starts in Laos and ends in Vietnam
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When:
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All year round;
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Grade:
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Moderate to Strenous;
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Accommodation:
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Tourist-class hotels (Standard and clean hotel),
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Transport:
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Private car or bus, boat, public ferry,
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Meals:
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As indicated;
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
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