Set off on an unforgettable 9 or 13-day tour and head straight for Southeast Asia! From Siem Reap to the optional extension in Luang Barang, via the splendid Ha Long Bay, this trip will amaze you with its unique landscapes and ever-changing scenery. Steeped in history, between vanished capitals, ancient Khmer empires and enchanting natural landscapes, you'll be dazzled by the diversity of these ancient lands. Don't forget to treat your taste buds to some of the best cuisines in the world!

 

Your itinerary:

 

9-day tour:

Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap

Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor

Day 3: Siem Reap - Floating villages

Day 4: Siem Reap or optional visit at an extra cost

Day 5: Siem Reap - Hanoi

Day 6: Hanoi or optional visit at an extra cost

Day 7: Hanoi - Ninh Binh/Ha Long Bay

Day 8: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay

Day 9: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi

Day 10: Hanoi - Departure

 

13-day tour (with extension to Laos):

Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap

Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor

Day 3: Siem Reap - Floating villages

Day 4: Siem Reap or optional visit at an extra cost

Day 5: Siem Reap - Hanoi

Day 6: Hanoi or optional visit at an extra cost

Day 7: Hanoi - Ninh Binh/Ha Long Bay

Day 8: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay

Day 9: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi

 

Day 10: Hanoi - Vientiane

Day 11: Vientiane - Luang Prabang by train

Day 12: Visit to Luang Prabang

Day 13: Luang Prabang - optional visit at an extra cost

Day 14: Luang Prabang - Departure

Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap

On arrival in Siem Reap, your private driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor Temple (Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel. 

 

You will visit Angkor Wat, the largest and most important temple on the Angkor site. Considered an architectural heritage site, it is the country's main tourist attraction. Its structure is therefore renowned for the grandeur of its architecture and the beauty of its Khmer architectural decoration. In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Thom, the capital of the archaeological city of Angkor. It is a large city that reflects the charm and beauty of Angkorian culture. The city is a true testament to the greatness of this empire.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 3: Siem Reap - Floating Beach - Siem Reap Countryside (Breakfast & Lunch Included)

In the morning, your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel. They will start this tour by driving 25 km southeast of Siem Reap town to Kampong Phluk. Although known as a floating village, it is not strictly a floating village.

 

Here, the houses do not float but rest on high stilts. Most of the houses in Kampong Phluk are on land, built on 8m stilts to protect them from flooding during the monsoon season when the water rises. The main houses are made of wood, palm leaves and tin roofs. You can also see floating fish farms, a crocodile farm, house shops and mobile boat shops.

 

Please note: Boat trips on the Tonle Sap are not recommended during the dry season (March to July) due to the lack of water for sailing. During this period, the visit to the Floating Village will be replaced by suitable visits when you are on site.

 

Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Siem Reap countryside. You will have the opportunity to meet the villagers and learn about their way of life and customs.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 4: Siem Reap (Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, enjoy some free time to relax or explore the town on your own or visit the Angkor temples with an optional guide.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 5: Siem Reap - Hanoi (Breakfast Included)

Breakfast at your hotel, then enjoy free time to relax until your transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi.

 

On arrival, your driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel.

 

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 6: Hanoi (Breakfast Included)

Breakfast at your hotel, free time to explore the city on your own, or visit the city with an optional private guide.

 

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 7: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Breakfast & Lunch)

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. You will take the road to Ninh Binh (Ha Long Bay). You will arrive in Ninh Binh after about a 2-hour drive.

 

On arrival, you will take a bike ride along the country road past rice paddies and rocks, a good opportunity to take beautiful photos of green rice paddies, water buffaloes and friendly locals. You will visit the Bich Dong cave (Jade cave), which, inseparable from the Tam Coc rivers, is part of Unesco's cultural and natural heritage. Trang An was designated by a king as "the second most beautiful cave in Vietnam''.

 

Back in town, you'll begin your adventure by pedaling along a small dyke towards Thung Nang, passing ponds and canals surrounded by karst mountains. Lunch in a restaurant.

 

In the afternoon, you'll take an unforgettable rowing boat trip among an impressive number of boats and start drifting with the current. For around 2 hours, as you drift along the calm, clear Ngo Dong River, you will see an immense carpet of rice fields, each a magnificent shade of yellow.

 

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

 

Day 8: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast at your hotel. At approximately 08:00, your private driver will pick you up and take you to Ha Long Bay via the motorway. On arrival, you will be met by the boat's crew and transferred to your boat. Welcome drinks and cold towels will be served while the cruise leader will share common safety rules before check-in.

 

Enjoy lunch at the restaurant as your boat passes through the beautiful islets of Halong Bay. Visit the Tung Sau pearl farm. You will have the chance to explore the pearl cultivation process or go kayaking (the cost of kayaking is at your expense).

 

Visit Titov Island - the island is named after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Stepanovich Titov. You can choose to hike up the mountain for a glimpse of Halong Bay or swim at the island's beach. Dinner and overnight on board.

 

Please note: The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions or local government regulations and the availability of the boat.

 

Overnight on board the cruise.

 

Day 9: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast & Brunch)

Enjoy a light breakfast with freshly baked pastries, coffee and tea at the restaurant.

 

Visit Sung Sot Cave - The largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. Let your imagination run wild with stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and sizes. At the end of this trip, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view from the cruise.

 

Enjoy a brunch on board. Your cruise disembarks at the port of Tuan Chau, where you will say goodbye to the sailors and end the cruise at around 10:15 am. Your driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Hanoi.

 

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 10: Hanoi - Departure (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel, free time until transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap

On arrival in Siem Reap, your private driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor Temple (Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel. 

 

You will visit Angkor Wat, the largest and most important temple on the Angkor site. Considered an architectural heritage site, it is the country's main tourist attraction. Its structure is therefore renowned for the grandeur of its architecture and the beauty of its Khmer architectural decoration. In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Thom, the capital of the archaeological city of Angkor. It is a large city that reflects the charm and beauty of Angkorian culture. The city is a true testament to the greatness of this empire.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 3: Siem Reap - Floating Beach - Siem Reap Countryside (Breakfast & Lunch Included)

In the morning, your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel. They will start this tour by driving 25 km southeast of Siem Reap town to Kampong Phluk. Although known as a floating village, it is not strictly a floating village.

 

Here, the houses do not float but rest on high stilts. Most of the houses in Kampong Phluk are on land, built on 8m stilts to protect them from flooding during the monsoon season when the water rises. The main houses are made of wood, palm leaves and tin roofs. You can also see floating fish farms, a crocodile farm, house shops and mobile boat shops.

 

Please note: Boat trips on the Tonle Sap are not recommended during the dry season (March to July) due to the lack of water for sailing. During this period, the visit to the Floating Village will be replaced by suitable visits when you are on site.

 

Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Siem Reap countryside. You will have the opportunity to meet the villagers and learn about their way of life and customs.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 4: Siem Reap (Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, enjoy some free time to relax or explore the town on your own or visit the Angkor temples with an optional guide.

 

Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 5: Siem Reap - Hanoi (Breakfast Included)

Breakfast at your hotel, then enjoy free time to relax until your transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi.

 

On arrival, your driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel.

 

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 6: Hanoi (Breakfast Included)

Breakfast at your hotel, free time to explore the city on your own, or visit the city with an optional private guide.

 

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 7: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Breakfast & Lunch)

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. You will take the road to Ninh Binh (Ha Long Bay). You will arrive in Ninh Binh after about a 2-hour drive.

 

On arrival, you will take a bike ride along the country road past rice paddies and rocks, a good opportunity to take beautiful photos of green rice paddies, water buffaloes and friendly locals. You will visit the Bich Dong cave (Jade cave), which, inseparable from the Tam Coc rivers, is part of Unesco's cultural and natural heritage. Trang An was designated by a king as "the second most beautiful cave in Vietnam''.

 

Back in town, you'll begin your adventure by pedaling along a small dyke towards Thung Nang, passing ponds and canals surrounded by karst mountains. Lunch in a restaurant.

 

In the afternoon, you'll take an unforgettable rowing boat trip among an impressive number of boats and start drifting with the current. For around 2 hours, as you drift along the calm, clear Ngo Dong River, you will see an immense carpet of rice fields, each a magnificent shade of yellow.

 

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

 

Day 8: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast at your hotel. At approximately 08:00, your private driver will pick you up and take you to Ha Long Bay via the motorway. On arrival, you will be met by the boat's crew and transferred to your boat. Welcome drinks and cold towels will be served while the cruise leader will share common safety rules before check-in.

 

Enjoy lunch at the restaurant as your boat passes through the beautiful islets of Halong Bay. Visit the Tung Sau pearl farm. You will have the chance to explore the pearl cultivation process or go kayaking (the cost of kayaking is at your expense).

 

Visit Titov Island - the island is named after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Stepanovich Titov. You can choose to hike up the mountain for a glimpse of Halong Bay or swim at the island's beach. Dinner and overnight on board.

 

Please note: The itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions or local government regulations and the availability of the boat.

 

Overnight on board the cruise.

 

Day 9: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast & Brunch)

Enjoy a light breakfast with freshly baked pastries, coffee and tea at the restaurant.

 

Visit Sung Sot Cave - The largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. Let your imagination run wild with stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and sizes. At the end of this trip, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view from the cruise.

 

Enjoy a brunch on board. Your cruise disembarks at the port of Tuan Chau, where you will say goodbye to the sailors and end the cruise at around 10:15 am. Your driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Hanoi.

 

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 10: Hanoi - Departure (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel, free time until the transfer to the airport for the flight to Vientiane. On arrival, your driver will take you to your hotel.

 

Overnight in Vientiane.

 

Day 11: Vientiane - Luang Prabang by Train (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel, free time to explore the city on your own or an optional ½ day city tour with a private guide.

 

In the afternoon, your driver will pick you up and take you to the station for the high-speed train to Luang Prabang. You will arrive in Luang Prabang and your driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel.

 

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 12: Luang Prabang Visits - Villages - Waterfalls (Breakfast)

After breakfast, depart by car (30 km to the south) to visit the Kuangsi waterfall, a jewel of Laos' natural heritage. The Kuang Si waterfalls are astonishing for their magnificence and the incredible natural setting in which they are hidden. After falling, the water pours into several natural pools spread over several levels. The natural limestone pools reveal dazzling turquoise-blue water.

 

Stop en route to visit a market selling fresh produce and a small village belonging to the Hmong mountain tribe, probably the best-known minority group in Laos. Just before arriving at the Kuangsi waterfall, there is another Khmu minority village to visit if you wish.

 

In the afternoon, you visit the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, one of the most dazzling temples in Luang Prabang with its roofs flirting with the ground, representing the architectural benchmark of Luang Prabang.

 

Continue your city tour with the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun (Wat Winsunalat) which was built in 1513, and is the oldest temple still in use in Luang Prabang and the temple of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.

 

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 13: Luang Prabang (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel, free time to explore the city on your own, or visit the city with a private guide as an optional extra below.

 

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 14: Luang Prabang - Departure (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel, free time until the transfer to the airport for your return flight.

We have selected the following 4 or 5* hotels (or similar) depending on the option chosen:

 

Siem Reap: Saem Siem Reap hotel or similar 4* / Borei Angkor hotel or similar 5*

Hanoi: The Q hotel or similar 4* / Hotel du Parc hotel or similar 5*

Ninh Binh: Lalita boutique hotel or similar 4* / Emeralda Tam Coc resort or similar 5*

Ha Long: Indochina Sails cruise or similar 4* / Paradise Elegance cruise or similar 5*

 

During the extension in Laos:

Vientiane: Salana boutique hotel or similar 4* / Green Park hotel or similar 4*+

Luang Prabang: 

Low season (June - September): Le Bel Air resort Luang Prabang / My Ban Lao hotel or similar 4*+

High season (Oct-Dec): Le Grand Luang Prabang hotel or similar 4* / My Ban Lao hotel or similar 4*+

The day begins with a visit to the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh - the founder of the nation, containing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside), the stilt house and the single-pillar pagoda. Next, you'll visit the pagoda Tran Quoc - Hanoi's oldest pagoda on the shore of West Lake. You'll continue your interesting day with the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university which was built in the 11th century. Enjoy lunch in a restaurant  

In the afternoon, you will be taken for a visit to the Vietnam Ethnology Museum - the largest indoor and outdoor museum with its remarkable cultural and daily life exhibits - it is the only and most interesting museum that shows the 54 different ethnic minorities currently living in Vietnam. Later, you take a walking tour of the Old Quarter which is the very pulse of Hanoi and paints a picture of history that has stood the test of time. You explore the vastness of this tourist magnet, indulge in its timeless beauty, and get a closer look at its messy, crazy, exciting but authentic pace through a deeper encounter with local life. 

Services included: English-speaking local guide, private transfer, Lunch, entree, mineral water.

In the morning, you will set off to visit Banteay Srei. Built in the 10th century during the reign of Jayavarman V, since its construction it has been entirely dedicated to the deity Shiva, also known as Tribhuvanamahesvara or Lord of the Three Worlds. Like all other Angkorian temples, Banteay Srey is surrounded by a moat and brick and laterite walls. It has three enclosures, each housing different buildings. Next, you will visit Banteay Samre, a structure often referred to as a mini Angkor Wat. Built in the 12th century, this temple is dedicated to Vishnu, one of the main Hindu deities.

In the afternoon, enjoy a short drive to the Rolous temple group, the first site of the 600-year-old Angkorian period, built in the ancient town of Hariharalaya. On arrival, marvel at the breathtaking sight of the Bakong temple, a five-tiered pyramid made entirely of sandstone, surrounded by brick towers. You will then visit the Lolei temple, a group of four ruined towers surrounded by an artificial reservoir built in dedication to the Hindu god Shiva. On to the Preah Ko temple, the first of the three temples to be built, with only a group of ruins, surrounded by the lush greenery of the forest.

You will have a half-day to explore the city of Vientiane. Visit the serene Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues; the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which now contains a collection of Buddha statues. Also enjoy a visit to Luang Stupa, the symbol of Laos and the Patouxay (Triumphal Arch), recently built in commemoration of those who died in past wars and offering a breathtaking view of the city from above. Return transfer back to the hotel.

 

Services included: Private guide and transfer, entrance fees, and 2 bottles of water.

 

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From pristine coastline and frenzied cities to dense jungle and peaceful towns, Cambodia is an icon of southeast Asia crowned by the awesome beauty of Angkor Wat, a sprawling complex of ancient temples and ruins that showcases the grandeur of Khmer architecture.

The capital city, Phnom Penh, is a bustling blend of colonial architecture, lively markets, and thriving street food scenes. Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, is a unique town where cosmopolitan flair and traditional charm collide, offering an array of restaurants, art galleries, and vibrant night markets.

Head to the idyllic southern coastlines of Sihanoukville, Kep, and the beautiful island of Koh Rong for a sandy beach paradise with plenty of opportunties for water sports.  

Cambodia's troubled past takes root in the mighty Khmer Empire, thousands of years ago, and spans up until the recent genocide of the 1970s. And yet, the resilience and spirit of Cambodia'e people is clear in their kindness, warmth and welcoming nature. 

 

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Hanoi, the vibrant capital city, embodies the nation's diverse history with its well-preserved French colonial architecture and ancient temples. Embark on a cruise through Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where towering limestone karsts rise from emerald waters. The peaceful Mekong Delta is a serene escape into a world of lush green fields, winding waterways, and floating markets. 

Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon, boasts a buzzing blend of history and modernity. Skyscrapers stand side by side with ornate temples, and lively markets offer an abundance of sights, sounds, and flavours. Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate network of underground passageways used during the Vietnam War, and gain insight into the country's tumultuous past.

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