Escorted Tours
Welcome to Hồ Chí Minh City, perhaps better known to most as Sài Gòn. Just walking a few minutes along one street will take you past busy Ancient Markets, quaint Pagodas and French Colonial Mansions. Upon arrival, transfer to Sài Gòn centre and check-in at your hotel. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to get acquainted with your surroundings.
After breakfast, you will enjoy city tour, visiting sites such as the Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum and the shopping street of Dong Khoi, known as Rue Catinat during the days of French rule. Then discover downtown Sài Gòn on a short walking tour, which takes you past the Notre Dame Cathedral, the imposing Central Post Office and the Opera House. Afternoon is at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
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In the morning, travel from Saigon to the Mekong delta. Upon arrival in Bến Tre, take a boat on the river. Stop at brickwork to see how to make bricks in the handy traditional method soil brick is moulded from clay arranged inside the kiln and became brown after baking. Visit coconut processing workshops located along the canal. Go on natural scissors creeks where they look narrower to the village. Take a short walk to a family workshop run by women making sleep mats and enjoying some fruits and tea and chatting with local people to know about their rural life. Take a motor cart (xe lôi) or bike on a shady road, pass by rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. In the afternoon, take a rowing boat along water palm creek. After, you will be transferred back to Saigon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, we drive to Củ Chi, which was never been discovered by American forces, the tunnels were an important Viet Cong base during the American War. Stretching over 200 kms, this incredible underground network, which were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War and were the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam's base of operations for the Tet Offensive in 1968. This afternoon you will be transferred back to Sài Gòn Airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Meals: Breakfast
The majestic towers and intricate bas reliefs of the sprawling Angkor Complex are a sight to behold and today you will embark on a comprehensive exploration, starting at the most famous Temple of Angkor Wat, before continuing to the walled city of Angkor Thom. There’s a magical end to the day planned, as you climb to the top of the Pre Rup Temple in order to watch the sunset over the jungle. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, we discover some of the Angkor complex’s lesser known gems visiting Ta Keo, Chan Sey Tevoda, Thommanon, Preah Kahm and Preah Neak Pean. You will also visit Ta Phrom, beautifully overgrown by jungle. The sight of giant trees growing through the walls of the Temple buildings is quite incredible and makes for a truly atmospheric experience. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast this morning, we travel to Tonle Sap Lake, where we board a boat for a tour of the floating villages. We return to Siem Reap for your flight to Luang Prabang in neighbouring Laos in the afternoon. Upon arrival, transfer to Luang Prabang for hotel check in. Please Note: As per local regulations, only 16 seater vehicles are allowed in the city. Meals: Breakfast
With its idyllic mountain setting, mystical Luang Prabang has been proclaimed the best preserved city in South-East Asia. A guided sightseeing tour offers the best introduction to visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful Temple, we then take a traditional boat trip upstream on the Mekong River to visit the famous Caves of Pak-Ou. En route we visit a local Rice Wine Distillery and Ban Phanom Weaving Village. We then proceed to Wat Phousy on the top of the hill overlooking the Mekong River. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron clad Monks collecting offerings of Alms from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual. After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls, which is the biggest in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50 metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals. There is also the chance to walk to the nearby Village of Ban Thapene and explore the hidden Waterfalls, which is rarely visited by other tourists. We will also take a short visit to the Bear Rescue Centre, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers. On the way back to Luang Prabang, we will make a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Centre, set serenely close to the Mekong, this beautiful, traditionally styled workshop, where weavers, spinners and batik makers produce top quality fabrics, offers free tours every half hour. In the evening, we transfer to the Airport for our onward flight to Hà Noi. Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy sightseeing tours to the city's landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature, visit Hà Nội's Ethnology Museum and its fascinating exhibitions about the diverse hill tribes in Viet Nam and Hà Nội Hilton Museum. Ẹnoy a rickshaw ride around the Old Quarter, it has to be the best way to see this historic part of Hà Nội. Then, enjoy traditional Water Puppets Show this evening, a fantastic art from originating in the Northern Vietnam, best seen in Hà Nội. Overnight in Hanoi Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Following breakfast, journey to Hạ Long Bay, where you will board the Cruise in Hạ Long Bay and enjoy a cruise amidst the stunning limestone karsts that punctuate the waters of the bay, carved over millions of years by the action of the wind and sea. You will also visit a floating village and take a short ride on a rowing boat as you view the breathtaking scenery of huge rock formations. Later, you might want to go kayaking or swimming. Please Note: the itinerary will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There can be no more relaxing way to start the day than with a spot of tai chi before breakfast on board your boat. You will head back to Hà Nội in the afternoon for your overnight stay. Meals: Brunch
After breakfast, your explorations of Indochina come to a close, as you head to the Airport for your onward flight taking beautiful memories of your trip home with you! Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (lv)
