Day 1: Arrival Luangprabang
Upon arrival at the airport PG941 29Dec ETA
1150, you are met and transferred to the
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. Overnight at hotel in
Luangprabang.
Day 2: Luangprabang (B)
Luang Prabang is the well-preserved ancient
capital of the Lao Kingdom –
the jewel in the crown of
South East Asia for many who travel
here. Today it is a delightful, tranquil village
easily explored on foot. Wedged between the
Mekong and Khan rivers, it has been
nominated as a World Heritage site andis famous
for its many Wats (temples) - 32 of the 66 that
were built before French colonisation still
stand. All of them are well kept and in use,
with numerous monks in residence. The most
beautiful Wat is Zieng Thong overlooking the Mekong. After breakfast we board our small boat and head
to the holy caves of Pak Ou. This cave system is
crammed with images made in the likeness of
Buddha. It’s a good idea to bring along a head
torch as the more adventurous of our party have
the opportunity to head to the deep upper cave
known as Tham Phum. On the way home we stop to
visit the traditional home made rice wine
village
of Ban Xang Hai.
On return, we also have time visiting Ban
Xangkhong, Ban Xienglek, villages of
Jute Sar paper hand making, known for its hand
made paper quality. This afternoon is at leisure
to enjoy this charming town.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luangprabang –
Hanoi(B)
Transfer to airport for the flight to Hanoi. Arrival transfer to our hotel in town.
Free time to walk around old quarter to do
shopping.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi
(B)
Today, we have full-day tour of Vietnam’s capital city. You will
visit the house on - stilts of Ho Chi Minh (
this is where our uncle Ho spent the rest of his
life ) and the One Pillar Pagoda ( it was
constructed in 1049) and the
Litterature Temple ( a habitual symbol of Hanoi ), the Museum of Ethnology. After lunch, pay a visit to the
Hoan Kiem lake with its Ngoc Son temple.
Continue to visit the Old Quarter of Hanoi by
cyclo. Enjoy a kind of traditional Vietnamese
stage-art: Tonight we attend the water puppet
show. overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong bay(B)
Drive to Ha Long Bay for ½ day cruise to visit
the bay, limestone island, fishing village
and beach. Enjoy seafood lunch on boat.
Return to Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi – HCM city(B)
Transfer to airport for the flight to
Saigon. On arrival at Tan San Nhat
Airport, you will be met and transferred to
hotel. Ho Chi Minh City.
At leisure to enjoy the city, explore its
curiosities, its markets and the sourrounding
and shopping Overnight in
Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh city – cuchi Tunnels(B)
Am: explore Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible
underground tunnel network constructed by
Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for
independence. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
AM: Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the city and
shopping shopping
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh city – Angkor Wat(B)
A half day tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City,
still called Sai gon by many locals takes in the
Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Sai gon Post Office, a
lacquer ware factory.
Transfer to airport for departure flight to Siem
Reap. Upon arrival, pick up by our tour guide
and transfer to hotel for check in.Tour
of Angkor Wat and visit to the Rolous group,
the ancient capital of the 9th century,
including the temples of Preah Ko, Bakong, and
Lolei. . From here you will then make your way
to visit Ta Prohm before an afternoon visit to
Preah Khan, Neak Pean, East
Mebon and Pre Rup temples. Overnight
at hotel in Siemriep
Day 9: Angkor Wat(B)
Morning visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate,
Bayon, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the
Elephant Terrace and the. Terrace of the Leper
King. Free time to do shopping Artisan craft
weaving workshop
Day 10: Departure(B)
At leisure. Transfer to airport for the
departure flight
