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13 DAY(S) Daily Departure Tours

Luang Prabang – Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi – Saigon – Siem Reap

Description

A perfect escape to the lands of cultural diversity, captivating landscapes, and unique architecture dating back to thousands of years ago, immersing yourself in the fabulous heritages of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Indochina still is a paradise for tourists over the world. This Indochina package tour is one of our top-selling itinerary rewarding you at time-efficient to go deep into the heart of Indochina.

Highlights

  • Ultimate experiences in Luang Prabang from cultural vestiges to waterfalls, mountains; visit Laos' magnificent temples and enjoy unspoiled nature. 
  • Experience real life between cultural attractions of Hanoi. Take a leisure cruise in Ha Long Bay, an incredible sea area with 1,600 rock islets that attract 90% guests to Hanoi.  
  • Explore the bustling Saigon and visit the War Remnants Museum, one of the best museums in Asia as rated by Tripadvisor, and learn historic lesson at Cu Chi unique tunnels.
  • Discover the water world of Mekong Delta that moves to the rhythms of the mighty Mekong, where boats, houses, and markets float upon the innumerable rivers, canals and streams that criss-cross the landscape like arteries.
  • Explore the World Heritage site of Angkor, one of the most important archaeological sites in South East Asia.

Itinerary

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. 

After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribes and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. 

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Please note: Standard check-in time is 14:00. Early check-in is subject to availability with a surcharge from the hotel.
 

It is worth a visit to the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. Today we explore some of the major sights in this fabulous city, including the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, its exterior architecture is remarkable with decorated gilded stuccoes and doorways, a “tree of life” mosaic pattern set in coloured glass on the back wall and its three-tiered roofs sweeping low to the ground representing classical Laotian architecture. 

Visit Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center where you will learn more about local hill tribes in Laos Ock Pop Tock weaving center, an organization that is offering the weavers in the area the chance to earn a decent income through their weaving skills.
 

First, we visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village.  This then takes us to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We then return to Luang Prabang. This afternoon, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious 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 stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we disembark the boat to visit traditional villages and continue taking a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang 

Breakfast at the hotel

Free time until transfer out to the airport

Upon your arrival in Noi Bai Airport, our guide and private car will greet you and transfer to hotel for check-in. 

Overnight in Hanoi.
 

Today, we will start our city tour from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his simple house-on-stilts and the One-Pillar pagoda near Ba Dinh Square, where the most solemn ceremonies of Hanoi take place. Go on to the Temple of Literature, the very first high school of Vietnam Scholars and a temple dedicated Confucious. Have lunch at KOTO Van Mieu restaurant where provides hospitality and life skills to disadvantaged youth in Vietnam. 

In the afternoon, we will move on to the Museum of Ethnology, where you can find an excellent full collection of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam and wonderful implications of artifacts and patterns from their traditional handicrafts and clothes. Late afternoon, have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will go through the fascinating network of narrow alleys and shop houses also known as ‘The 36 Streets’ – each street being named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics to crafts and from medicines to tombstones. Drop by at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake. End of the day, we will enjoy a unique fascinating show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam. 
 

Breakfast and a short relax before transferring to Halong Bay. At 9 am, head East for nearly 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. Upon arrival in Halong, check in the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the cruise, enjoy cooking demonstration before having dinner. Evening attends activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise. 

Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. 
 

You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. 

Disembark and transfer direct back to Hanoi, to the airport for your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival at the airport, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to the city center to check in hotel.

Overnight in Saigon.
 

After breakfast, your day will begin with a visit to the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883 and colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the city’s major landmarks. Then visit Ben Thanh market, a symbol of Saigon. 

In the afternoon, transfer to visit Cu Chi tunnels – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. After a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Return and overnight in Saigon. 
 

Breakfast at hotel and check out. Head to My Tho, the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper,… Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop to visit an island in the area, enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the lush garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. Later, embark on other small boats rowed by the local people thru the small canals shadowed by water coconut trees to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. Lunch at the local restaurant by the Riverside (at your own cost)

In the afternoon, continue to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area with architecture combination of Chinese, Cambodian, and French cultures. Return to Saigon late afternoon. Overnight in Saigon.
 

Breakfast at the hotel. Free until check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival, welcome by a tour guide in Siem Reap, transfer to check in hotel. Then visit West Baray Big Pond, a “baray” is a water reservoir built by the ancient Khmer people. Continue to visit the "Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecole" the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. End of the day, visit Pre Rup temple for a romantic sunset view. 

Overnight in Siem Reap.
 

After breakfast, visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom starting with the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone. Bayon Temple - unique with its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces, Baphuon temple located in the North of Bayon represented of holy Mount Meru the residence of the gods in Hindu tradition. Continue the visit to this ancient city by going around The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Your lunch will be served after the visit to the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. This temple is famous by being chosen for major activities of Tomb Raider acted by Celebrity Angelina Jolie.

Afternoon continues to visit at Angkor Wat, highlighted by the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, carved on the walls and tell the stories of Hindu legends. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th  century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. Strolling around this massive edifice, seeing many galleries with Colums, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Return to Siemreap downtown. Transfer to your hotel for overnight.  
 

This morning, we visit to Kampong Pluk Floating Village. Kampong Pluk is about 20 Km from Siem Reap Town. Arrival at the dock, take a boat trip along a small stream to the village. Over 3000 inhabitants are real Khmers, their households made of wood and bamboo built on stilts of about 6m to 7m high. During the dry season when the lake is low and lack of water those buildings look like the skyscrapers. At this time of the year, many of villagers move out onto the lake and build provisional stilted houses. In a wet season, while the water level rises up again, the dwellers move back to their permanent houses on the flood plain, the stilts now hidden under the water. People made a living by catching fishes produce as well as smelly fish paste, fermented fish, smoked fish, dried fish, dried prawn, etc.

Afternoon, we visit Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. After that visiting Puok, the real and original place of the Artisans d’Angkor silk, where we see the full process of silk-producing, from the silkworms munch on the Mulberry leaves to spin their cocoons which used to make silk warp. Then visit Wat Bo founded in the 18th century, a highly respected pagoda contains very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) that are said to be late 19th century and Local Market. Overnight in Siem Reap.
 

Breakfast at the hotel. Your time at leisure to relax and enjoy the services at the hotel or strolling around to visit  Siem Reap Town, shop the souvenirs at the market before going home. Check out and transfer to the airport to board the onward flight back home. Say goodbye to Indochina.
The standard check-out time is 12:00 pm
 

Inclusion

  • Accommodation with double sharing room with daily breakfast
  • Meals as mentioned in the program with local food. L-Lunch, D-Dinner
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. 
  • Private transportation by vehicle with A/C
  • Boat trip as mentioned in the program
  • Cruise on non-private junk in Halong Bay
  • Round trip overnight train tickets Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi: Private cabin
  • Bottles of mineral water on tour (02 bottle/pax/day)
  • Local English speaking guide(s) in each place (different guide in different places). Station guide on cruise in Halong Bay
     

Exclusion

  • Visa Approval Letter to Vietnam and Visa stamping fee at the airport upon arrival
  • Meals not mentioned (lunches and dinners) in the program
  • Domestic and international flights and airport tax
  • Travel insurance
  • Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel/Room upgrade
  • Holiday and festive surcharge 
  • Tip, drinks, personal expenses and any services not clearly mentioned in the program
     
 

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INDOCHINA AND RURAL VIETNAM

sundaysytmen

I booked this package by myself and travel to experience different cultures and meet with people. I traveled in Indochina as whole because the culture here is bound together. Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia as whole is to be experienced together if you want to get deep to the culture of the area. I travel alone and had the pleasure of traveling with Threeland two times and preparing the third one next year. Threeland understands why you travel and tailor an itinerary you will not forget. One more thing I will recommend is ask Threeland to prepare an itinerary and travel in the rural areas to see the magnificent rice fields and meet it`s people dine and live together with them to feel the uniqueness. I promise you will bear with you rest of your life .The guides are professionals and the drivers are safe.

INDOCHINA ESSENTIAL

Sharon

My husband and I booked with Threeland Travel based on a friend's recommendation and had a good time. Our agent, Ms Stella was very good and prompt with replying all of our emails. We had a customized itinerary based on their Indochina Essential Draw to Vietnam and Cambodia. We had 5 local guides and 4 of them were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Most hotels that we stayed were fine and food provided were good.

Best Private Tour to Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia

Katie

Every time we decide to travel to SE Asia, we will always select Threeland Travel as our tour organizer. We really enjoyed the service to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia which has been arranged by this agency. They would bend over backwards to satisfy and please all requirements.

Great experience and service

Pennington John Peter

Very professional and fun tourguide. We love having Vanda as a guide. The driver was very professional and safe. We enjoyed everything we visited. 

Excellent Vietnam Cambodia tour

Maricha Castro

Hotel, driver and guide were excellent. 

Private Vietnam Cambodia

Alison Thompson

We would like to thank all of the staff for their wonderful hospitality. We had a great time and it has been a highlight of our travels. The food was amazing. Compliments ro the chefs. I will definitely recommend to all my friends.

Halong bay is higlight

Kyle Dixon

We had an amazing time in Ha Long Bay. The weather was beautiful the whole time. We enjoyed all the planned activities. Every single staff member on the boat was incredible, very attentive, nice and helpful. Mr. Long was a great guide, funny and informative. the food was also huge highlight, the portions were massive and everything was delicious. But wifi on cruise needs improving. 

Thank you Threeland Travel

Kenneth David

Very knowlegable about the temples. Lovely and hoppy guide. Hoppy visitors :)

Amazing Trip

Marianna

The tourguide was amazing. I only wish it was longer! thanks so much for the amazing time in Siem Reap.

Threaland Travel Company

John M

In researching our upcoming holiday to Vietnam/Cambodia we were recommended to contact Threeland Travel as they could arrange a private group tour - we weren't interested in joining a large organised tour group. Our contact Linda, following input from us as to where/what we wanted to do put together numerous draft itineraries until we decided on the final tour. Linda was so helpful & accommodating & gave valuable advice throughout. She arranged a private tour for 4 - our own guide, bus & driver for each area we went to. We were amazed at the level of service as well as the quality of the service we received from each guide/bus driver. They looked after us as though we were their family. There were times when we wanted to change our itinerary as we went on our travels - no problem to do this - the unexpected does happen such as illness, too tired, just want to relax. We traveled throughout Vietnam then the Mekong River cruise into Cambodia - not one hitch. Our guides even assisted us to check in for each internal flight. A level of service we didn't expect. We stayed 5 star the whole journey as the prices provided to us by Linda made it an affordable option. We have since priced similar organized tours to the same areas & the pricing has been double for most tours. We couldn't believe what we got for the price we paid. We had the most amazing holiday at nothing but the best accommodation with exceptional guides & drivers in very good small buses with air conditioning & plenty of bottled water. All we had to do was have a great time, shop & enjoy all the Vietnam & Cambodia had to offer. With a small group tour we missed the problems that come with a large tour - we encountered one such tour on the Mekong River Cruise - and so pleased that we went with Threeland travel. Thank you Linda & all involved in making our recent holiday one to remember. We are definitely going through them again to explore this fascinating area more thoroughly. Highly recommend them

 
 

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