Multi – Colored Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia – 18 days from Luang Prabang

This 18 day Multi – Colored Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Tour is an amazing Indochina tour. Because, each of the Indochinese countries (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) has its own unique attractions, diverse cultures and beautiful landscapes. Ancient monuments, historic towns and old royal capitals are witnesses for the illustrious past; nowadays, it is opening the doors to the world and showing tourists its hidden treasures.

 Luang Prabang Hanoi – Sapa Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap

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Indochina MapMulti – Colored Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia in brief:

Day 1: Luong Prabang Arrival
Day 2: Luong Prabang Tour
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Flight to Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi City Tour –  Train to Lao Cai
Day 5: Lao Cai –  Sapa Tour
Day 6: Sapa – Market Tour & Train to Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise
Day 8: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Hue
Day 9: Hue – Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi An
Day 11: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be floating market – CanTho
Day 14: Can Tho (Cai Rang floating market) –  Chau Doc
Day 15: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
Day 16: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
Day 17: Siem Reap
Day 18: Siem Reap DepartunreMulti – Colored Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia in details:

Day 1: Luong Prabang Arrival (G)

Luang Prabang, the first stop for your Indochina tours isUnesco Heritage listed city.Upon your arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel. Today, depends on your flight, we will arrange a suitable itinerary for you to visit Luong Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luong Prabang tour (B/L) (G)

pakou cavesLuang Prabang is the perfect break during your Indochina tours. If you wish, get an early start (6:00am or so) and go watch or participate in the traditional Lao rite of Almsgiving to the monks. In the city, some 300+ monks file through silently collecting alms. This is an amazing sight and your guide will be on hand to demonstrate and explain this important ritual.This morning, we visit Wat Xieng Thong (Golden City Temple), the city’s most magnificent temple by the Mekong. From here, we catch a traditional long boat trip up the Mekong river to visit the famous Pak Ou cave. The upper section of the cave is part of a limestone cave staffed with Buddha images of all styles and sizes. En route, we will also visit Ban Phanom, a traditional weaving village.

Overnight at hotel in Luangprabang

Luang PrabangDay 3: Luong Prabang – Hanoi (B) (G)

Free at leisure until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our private Vietnam Tours guide and driver will welcome your Vietnam Holiday to Hanoi, a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the dynamic face of new Asia. Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: HanoiCity Tour –  Train to Lao Cai (B/L) (G)

Hanoi Vietnam Tour, Hanoi Tour, Vietnam Holiday

Hanoi without a doubt is an exotic city for your Vietnam Tours. Today we enjoy a full day Hanoi city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword.

Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. In the evening, we end Hanoi city tour with a fantastic traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

At 20h00, we transfer you to the train station for overnight train to Lao Cai.

Day 5: Lao Cai –  Sapa Tour (B/L) (G)

Arrive in the early morning in the border town of Lao Cai where it’s a short transfer to Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of this area, the monotony of the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colours of its hill tribe population. It is here you will find hands stained with colour from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps, purses and leggings.

sapa travelTake a morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black & Flower H’Mong, Tay and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their silverware and handicrafts, and to buy provisions. Afterwards, we will do one of the most beautiful Sapa Tours with the drive to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Black H’mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world’s most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups. Back to Sapa by private car, free at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa – Market Tour & Train to Hanoi (B/L) (G)

The markets in the Northern Vietnam are always the colorful meeting places for the hill tribes, spotlight for any Sapa Tours and of course, your unique Vietnam Tours experience. Minority people come down from the mountains to sell their products, or just for catching up on the latest news, gossip, drinking away troubles or seeking for lover. In the morning, drive to visit one of the areas weekly markets;

Can Cau Market, Bac Ha, Sapa Tours, Vietnam ToursMarket days:

Can Cau Market – Saturdays

Bac Ha Market or Muong Hum Market or Muong Khuong Market – Sundays

Cao Son Market – Wednesdays

Lung Khau Nhin Market – Thursdays

Coc Ly Market – Tuesdays

In the late afternoon, your Sapa tour guide and driver transfer you back to Lao Cai to catch the night train back to Hanoi. We hope that you have enjoyed your Sapa Tours with us. We say goodbye with sincere thanks and looking forward to welcoming you again for your coming Vietnam Tours and Sapa Tours.

Overnight on the train.

Day 7: HanoiHalongBay Cruise (B/L/D) (G)

Halong Tours

Pick up from the train station, this morning, we have already arranged a room in a mini hotel for you to have shower and breakfast before driving to Halong Bay (165km), Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site and highlight of any Indochina tours. Upon arrival, board your traditional wooden junk. Welcome drink on board. After a relaxing break, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while cruising through the wonderful Ha Long bay visiting its amazing grottoes and caves. Opportunity to dive off the boat and have a pleasant swimming in the deep blue water of East Sea before relaxing on your sun deck to view a Halong sunset.  Dinner on board with excellent fresh seafood.Overnight on board.

Day 8: Ha LongBayHanoiHue (B/L) (G)

Halong Bay TourPeople describe Halong Bay as majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious and words alone cannot do justice to the natural wonder that is Halong Bay. Imagine 3000 or more incredible islands rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin and you have a vision of breathtaking beauty. Halong Bay is pure art, a priceless collection of unfinished sculptures hewn from the hand of nature and it is said that your Indochina tours will not be complete without a trip to Halong Bay and spending one night on romantic Halong Cruise.

This morning, let get up early to catch the sunrise on the bay, doing Ta Chi on sundeck and relax with a cup of hot coffee or tea when the boat cruising to explore more of Halong Bay. All makes your Indochina Holiday with full sweet memory. Back to Halong city at around noon where Vivutravel’s private guide and driver are waiting for the transfer back to Hanoi airport for the flight to Hue with Vietnam airlines. Pick up by our guide in Hue and transfer to your hotel.

Day 9: HueHoi An (B/L) (G)

Hoi An Vietnam, Vietnam Holiday, Vietnam Tour

After breakfast, we drive to Hoi An,  a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years and for sure, Hoi An is a wonderful destination and choice for all kinds of Indochina tours This scenic drive passes through the fishing village of Lang Co before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds. Along the way, stop in Danang to visit the Cham Museum which contains the finest collection of Cham sculptures in the world. Upon arrival in Hoi An, free to take walking tour of the Hoi An ancient town centre. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An (B/L) (G)

Hoi An Beach BreakAfter breakfast, we invite you an interesting visit to My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries.

Drive back to Hoi An, end of your today’s beautiful Indochina tour with the visit to the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An – Danang Ho Chi Minh

Reunification Palace SaigonAfter breakfast, our Vietnam tour guide and driver in Hoi An will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, welcome by our private Vietnam tour guide and driver and transfer to you hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh, the most exciting city of Vietnam, a mecca of commerce, also a city with a chequered history and a rich culture, its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours and cities to visit in Vietnam.

In the afternoon, we will do the city tour of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, visiting to Reunification Palace, Vietnam War Museum and the environment of Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh – Tay Ninh Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh (B/L) (G)

After breakfast, enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province in the west of Cu Chi TunnelsVietnam. At Tay Ninh, visit the incredible Cao Dai Great Temple, with architecture that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy and where all the major faiths of the world blend together in a unique religious cocktail. In the afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence where you will understand more about the Vietnam War or American War, a must see Vietnam Tour for any tourists to learn about Vietnam past and present days. Overnight in Ho chi Minh.

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh Cai Be floating market CanTho (B/L) (G)

Mekong TourToday we will start our exploration of the Mekong Delta, a major rice producing area. This must be one of the most fascinating riverine deltas in the world. The Mekong splits into nine major arteries. A vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes plowing the waters gives the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere and no double one of the most favorite destinations for Indochina toursOn arrival,we will make a boat trip to the Cai Be floating Market, visit villages and meet the people of the Mekong Delta. Continue your boat trip to An Binh Island for Lunch in a local family and bike trip in the afternoon. Continue to Can Tho – the heart of Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Check in on your arrival, free at leisure and overnight in Can Tho.

Day 14: Can Tho (Cai Rang floating market) –  Chau Doc (B/L) (G)

Cai Rang Floating Market, Mekong Delta, Vietnam Tours

In the morning, we make the boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), truly highlights of any Indochina tours where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and later, you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill, a rice noodles making shop which are nice chances to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people in Mekong Delta. Continue going to Chau Doc via Long Xuyen. Check in on arrival. Visit the Sam mountain to enjoy the a breath-taking view on the Vietnamese-Cambodian border with flat rice fields and nice canals, visit caved pagoda. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 15: Chau Doc – Phnom Penh (B) (G)

Phnom PenhAfter breakfast, get on speed boat to Phnom Penh, once the ‘Pearl of Asia’, Phnom Penh’s shine was tarnished by the impact of war and revolution. But that’s history, and Phnom Penh has risen from the ashes to take its place among the cool capitals of the region.  Upon your arrival in the afternoon, visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Raung Damrie and National Musuem. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 16: Phnom Penh Siem Reap (B) (G)

After breakfast, our private Indochina tour guide and driver in Phnom Penh will transfer you to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap with Vietnam airlines. Pick up and transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 17: Siem Reap (B/L/D) (G)

Angkor

Siem Reap is no doubt a surprise for your Indochina tours. Morning visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephant, Terrace of Leper King and Pimean Akas. Lunch at local restaurant.Afternoon visit to the famous temple of Cambodia, Angkor Wat then continue to visit the Bakheng Hill temple with Sun Set included from the top of this hill. Dinner at local restaurant with Apsaras show & overnight in Siem Reap

Day 18: Siem Reap (B/L) (G)

This morning, we take a wonderful cruise on Tonle Sap Lake for 1hour, visit floating village and  fisherman life, then back to visit Chantie Ecole-Artisan D’Angkor and Old Market. Lunch at local restaurant then we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. With the sincere thanks for traveling with Indochinavalue. We hope that you have enjoyed your Indochina tours with us and look forward to your next Indochina tours. Indochinavalue says goodbye and see you again!!!

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