Indochina Essence




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Overview
Highlights
- Travel through 3 countries by boat, cruise, cyclo, tuk-tuk, and bicycle.
- Sail on one of the world’s most magnificent bays
- Stay one night on the Mekong
- Walk along the small streets of Hanoi Old Quarter
- Discover the famous tunnel network of Cu Chi
- Witness the most impressive Buddhist temples of the Indochina
- Join Tak Bat ceremony in Luang Prabang
- Admire the extraordinary Angkor Wat
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Trip includes
- Transportation by private vehicle with A/C as mentioned
- Local English speaking guide(s) as mentioned
- Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.
- All local boat rentals and cycling as mentioned in the program.
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
- Non-private cruise in Halong and Mekong Delta
Itinerary

Hotel: Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel Upon arrival, your private guide will meet you and take you to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel after your flight or taking a stroll along the busy streets of the city.
Today's highlights Cu Chi Tunnel and Saigon Landmarks
Hotel: Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel Meals: Breakfast Visit the tunnel network of Cu Chi which was sheltered to over 16,000 Vietcong guerrillas during the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, set out on a tour of the fo...
Today's highlights Follow the waterway to discover Ben Tre's local businesses
Hotel: Coco Riverside Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner In the morning, depart from Saigon to Ben Tre, the “Green Venice” of Vietnam. Follow the waterway to discover different loc...
Hotel: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Meals: Breakfast, Lunch After breakfast, get on a boat and see the commercial life on the water with loaded boats transporting goods. Visit the beautiful Cao Dai temple as well as the busy local market. Head back to Saigon and st...
Today's highlights Get refreshed by a visit to Tra Que herb village
Hotel: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Explore the beautiful countryside of Hoi An today. Breathe in the fresh aroma of many kinds of herbs when you come close to Tra Qu...
Hotel: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Meals: Breakfast Explore Hoi An at your own leisure, seeing what interests you. Along with the historic buildings, this UNESCO World Heritage town captivates millions of visitors with its charming vibe and mouthwatering food. Banh mi, Com ga, Cao lau,... you make your own list.
Hotel: Capella Hanoi Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Fly to Hanoi and transfer to your next hotel. After spending time for yourself, meet your guide to get acquainted with Hanoi. Visit the Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology - two of the best attractions in the ...
Today's highlights A hanoi's morning tour on a scooter
Hotel: Capella Hanoi Meals: Breakfast Depart at around 5.30 and discover the charming city from dawn on a scooter tour. Explore the wholesale flower market, the 100-year-old Long Bien Bridge, and other typi...
Hotel: Ginger Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Drive from Hanoi to the emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands of Halong Bay. You will board the luxury cruise for your overnight cruise through the bay. Enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Site from your cabin then followed by a fresh seafood meal as you watch the amazing sunset over the dramatic seascapes.
Hotel: Sofitel Luang Prabang Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Cruise among the islands to discover more about the bay. Return to the dry land after a hearty lunch and drive to the airport. Fly to Luang Prabang and transfer to Sofitel Luang Prabng. This poetic city is your next destination.
Today's highlights Picnic lunch at Kuang Sy Waterfall
Hotel: Sofitel Luang Prabang Meals: Breakfast, Lunch After breakfast, drive to discover some treasures of Luang Prabang. You will visit the Royal Palace and gorgeous Kuang Sy Waterfall where you have a picni...
Today's highlights Discover Pak Ou cave by boat
Hotel: Sofitel Luang Prabang Meals: Breakfast Wake up early for the Buddhist ritual of 'Tak Bat' at Vat Nong temple. Next stop is a local market where your senses are awakened. Sample some tasty snacks before brea...
Today's highlights Cycle to learn about the most ancient temple sites in the region
Hotel: Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas Meals: Breakfast Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cambodia. Arrive at the airport and meet your local guid...
Today's highlights Private lunch at a secret temple
Hotel: Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Angkor Wat is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. It's famed for extraordinary ruins and bas-relief...
Hotel: Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas Meals: Breakfast Enjoy a leisurely morning in the magic city before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
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What's excluded
- Drinks during the meals
- Meals not mentioned
- Personal insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Any service not mentioned in the program
- International flights and airport taxes
- Visa fees
- All internal and regional flight tickets in economy class with/without departure tax
Accommodation
- Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel
- Coco Riverside Lodge
- Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
- Capella Hanoi
- Ginger Cruise
- Sofitel Luang Prabang
- Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas
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