VIETNAM

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Day 1: Hanoi (Arrival)

Arrival in Hanoi. We welcome and transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi → Sapa

Early morning, pick up from the hotel depart for Sapa. Arrive Sapa Town around 1.00pm. You will see the town full of color with traditional costumes of H'mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Check-in hotel and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Around 14.30, have a short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village. See the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station. Stop at a bridge to see waterfall then you will walk uphill for to go back to Sapa Town. Have dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Overnight at hotel in Sapa town. (B,L)

Day 3: Sapa → Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking. At 9.30, trekking from Sapa town to Muong Hoa valley, admire the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain and rice terrace. Around 12.30, picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village. After lunch, heading to Ta Van village, home of Dzay ethnic people to see the local daily life. At 14.30, we picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa to go back to Sapa town. 15.00, have a shower at hotel before going back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi at around 21.00. Overnight in Hanoi. (B,L)

Day 4: Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo.

• Overnight on boat in Halong bay
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Day 5: Halong bay → Hanoi

In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.

During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.

• Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 6. Hanoi (city tour)

Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam's first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

Take a cyclo tour for sightseeing around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Watch video.

• Overnight in Hanoi.
• B,L

Day 7. Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time until we transfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Afternoon, explore the city on your own.

• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
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Day 8: Ho Chi Minh (Explore Cu Chi tunnel)

Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war's end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.

Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla's food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.

• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
• B,L

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh → Mekong Delta

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.

• Overnight in Can Tho.
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Day 10: Mekong Delta → Chau Doc

Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. We then head to Chau Doc.

• Overnight in Chau Doc.
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CAMBODIA

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CAMBODIA

Day 11: Chau Doc → Phnom Penh

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. After that, take a speed boat from Chau Doc, Vietnam to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Arrive at Sisowath tourist quay in Phnom Penh around 2.00pm.

Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

• Overnight in Phnom Penh.
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Day 12: Phnom Penh (city tour)

Morning, visit the notorious Choeung Ek Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison) which serve as a testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rouge (From 1975–1979. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, take some minutes at Independent Monument for photo taking. After that, visit the opulent Royal Place, home to Cambodia’s Royal family, and its Silver Pagoda. Continue your visit at The National Museum with its superb collection of Khmer art. The last place to visit today is Wat Phnome, the most famous buddhist temple in Phnom Penh.

• Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
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Day 13. Phnom Penh → Siem Reap

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Your leisure time until we transfer you to airport for flight to Siem Reap.

Afternoon, explore the city on your own.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 14: Siem Reap (explore Angkor)

In the morning, you will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

In the evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
• B,L,D

Day 15: Siem Reap (explore Beng Mealea)

We depart the city at 8:00am and head to Koh Ker, which takes about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will venture into the deserted ruins and surrounding forest and explore the Koh Ker temple complex, the former capital of the Angkorian empire during the years AD 928 to AD 944.

10.30am, we drive back to Siem Reap. On the way back, we stop at two famous temples: Prasat Neang Khmaw & Prasat Pram. Lunch at a local restaurant near Beng Mealea temple.

1.30pm, we visit Beng Mealea temple. Enjoy a short walk through the dense jungle and discover the wonders of an overgrown temple, Beng Mealea, which lay undiscovered for centuries. We proceed to the last one that we visit today, Banteay Srey, the “gem” of the Angkor area.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
• B,L

Day 16: Siem Reap (boat trip on Tonle Sap lake)

Morning, visit the National Museum at 7.30am. After that, you will have a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing. Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest lakes in Asia.

Leave the lake and head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the caving art school. Continue your visit to Wat Thmei.

Free Add-On: Visit Preah Khan Temple.

Rest of the day is your leisure time in Siem Reap. Explore the town on your own.

Overnight in Siem Reap. (B,L)

Day 17: Siem Reap → Luang Prabang

Breakfast at hotel. We transfer you to airport for flight to Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B,L)

LAOS

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Day 18: Luang Prabang (Mekong river)

After breakfast, visit the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1904 for King Sisavang Vong, before enjoying a leisurely cruise up the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha statues. Stop at Ban Xanghai village to see local rice wine production, then return to the city to visit Wat Sene and the stunning Wat Xiengthong temple. Explore Heuan Chan, a 19th-century aristocratic mansion showcasing Lao culture, and enjoy authentic Lao coffee or tea. End the day with a sunset view from Phousi Hill and a visit to the Night Market featuring handmade textiles.

• Overnight in Luang Prabang.
• B,L

Day 19: Luang Prabang (Kuang Si waterfall)

Begin your day with an immersive visit to a community-based rice farm near Luang Prabang, where you can engage in or observe rural farming activities amidst serene mountains and rice paddies. Explore local artisan workshops and learn about traditional Laotian medicine through an organic garden tour. In the afternoon, visit the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls, ideal for swimming, followed by a brief stop at the Bear Rescue Center. On the way back to town, visit the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center by the Mekong River, before returning to your hotel in Luang Prabang.

• Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Day 20: Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng

Morning, breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to explore the city on your own. We then transfer out to the train station to take the speed train to Vang Vieng (ABOUT 1 hour).

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in town.

• Overnight in Vang Vieng.
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Day 21: Vang Vieng (surroundings)

After breakfast, drive 14 km north to Tham Xang (Elephant Cave) on the Nam Song River, a significant Buddhist temple named for its unique limestone formations. Explore the nearby Tham Hoi (Snail Cave) with its deep, winding corridors and impressive limestone formations, followed by a visit to Loop Cave and its stunning stalagmites. At Tham Nam (Water Cave), enjoy tubing through the clear, cool waters, then trek 2 km to the Hmong village of Phathao through rice paddies and gardens, before returning to Vang Vieng. In the afternoon, visit Tham Pou Kham (Golden Crab Cave) and the nearby Blue Lagoon for relaxation.

• Overnight in Vang Vieng.
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Day 22: Vang Vieng → Vientiane

In the morning, explore the local market to experience everyday life in a typical Lao rural area. After breakfast, visit Tham Jang Cave, historically used as a refuge from Chinese invaders, and then drive to Tham Nangfa (Angel Cave) to marvel at its impressive limestone formations and unique stalactites. Relax at the Blue Lagoon before departing Vang Vieng for Vientiane, the capital city on the Mekong River, known for its blend of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and French influences.

• Overnight in Vientiane.
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Day 23: Vientiane (city tour)

We start by visiting the serene Wat Sisaket, followed by Wat Phra Keo, which houses a collection of Lao and Khmer art. Afterward, we visit COPE, an association supporting landmine victims, and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we explore the Patuxay monument, Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe, and Pha That Luang, the holiest site in Laos, before driving out of the city to visit the Buddha Park with its numerous religious sculptures, then return to the city.

• Overnight in Vientiane.
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Day 24: Vientiane (Departure)

Breakfast at hotel.

Your leisure time to explore the city on your own until we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.

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End of the journey!