Pearl Of Indochina

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a guide in Siem Reap. Then drive to the West Baray Big Pond, a “baray”, a water reservoir built by the ancient Khmer. Visit Wat Thmei (Killing Field) which contains a unique stupa with glass walls that contains the bones of the victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well, others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. It's time to visit the Pre Rup temple for a romantic sunset. After short break, we will enjoy a welcome dinner with Apsara, the traditional Khmer dance performance that not only dance but also tells a story.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Please note: Standard check-in time is 2:00 p.m. Early check-in is subject to availability of the hotel


Overnight: Siem Reap

After breakfast, explore the south gate of Angkor Thom, known as Big Angkor, a 3 km² walled and water-covered royal city.The famous Bayon Temple was the last capital of the Angkorian fashion for over a century. The Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter high, 300 meter long terrace wall, which is decorated with carved elephants and spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - a huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, the Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite - and sandstone pyramid. The Leper King's Terrace is at the northern end of the Elephant Terrace, a double wall with deeply carved nags, demons, and other mythological creatures. Finally, visit the Ta Prohm temple, which is a wonderful combination
of human genius and natural beauty. Huge trees have been growing here for centuries.
In the afternoon, visit the Angkor Wat temple. The founder of the temple was Suryavarman II, who ruled Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to be dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. The plan of the pyramid-shaped conception of the temple in combination with rooms, alleys and
trenches is an old masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Experience fun hours in bars and pubs at Angkor night market.Overnight in Siem Reap.


Overnight: Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast

Flight from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang via VN 930 at 16.55-18.20
Breakfast at hotel and check out.
Morning visit to Floating villages, 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a trip on a traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap, the "Great lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Here you can see many examples of the Khmer Indochina way of life on Tonle Sap. Then visit Wat Bo, which was founded in the 18th century. A highly regarded pagoda contains very unique murals of the Reamker (Ramayana), which are said to have been made in the late 19th century. We continue to one of the city's lively open markets, Psar Chars, also known as the “Old Market”, where everything and everything is for sale. Finally, we visit Puok, the true and original place of Artisans d'Angkor silk, where you can see the whole process of making silk, from the silk worms chewing on the mulberry leaves to spin their cocoons that once formed silk chains. You will of course see the weaving mill and purchase the high quality silk products as a beautiful Cambodia souvenir.
Straight to Siem Reap airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free to explore the city or just relax.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Overnight: Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, your half-day city tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which houses a number of interesting artifacts. We then proceed to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, whose roofs protrude deeply and represent the classic Laotian architecture. We also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.
In the afternoon, we visit local villages of Lao ethnic minorities in Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. This then leads us to the beautiful Khouangsi waterfall, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or take a walk on the forest trails. We return to Luang Prabang in the early evening. Overnight in Luang Prabang.


Overnight: Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Join group tour to elephant Village.

•  08:00 – 08:30 Pick up at hotel lobby.
•  Arrival at Elephant Village Camp: Welcome by our camp manager and participate in a briefing about elephants.
•  Ride the elephant: Enjoy the impressive experience of a 3 km long elephant ride or on the neck of your
• elephant! (2 persons per elephant and without elephant seat)
•  Boat trip to the Tad Sae waterfall: Take a traditional Laotian long boat to the Tad Sae waterfall and relax
• or swim in the clear water (swimsuit recommended!)
•  Lunch in our Elephant camp restaurant: buffet with coffee/ tea and drinking water (vegetarian dishes available)
• Departure: Transfer back to your hotel in Luang Prabang around 1:00 p.m.Transfer to airport for your flight to Hanoi. Picked up at airport and transferred to check in hotel.Overnight in Hanoi.

Suggestion for nightly activities: Enjoy local beer in the Ta Hien streets, experience the atmosphere of a sleepless street with live music, the youth of Hanoi and foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the old town are also available. Or just spend your time in shopping centers or various boutiques.

Overnight: Saigon
Meals: Breakfast &Lunch

Breakfast at hotel.
It is your day today to visit the capital of Vietnam. Let's start with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, its simple house on stilts, and the one-column pagoda near Ba Dinh Square, where most of Hanoi's solumn ceremonies take place. Proceed to the Temple of Literature, the very first college for Vietnam scholars. In the afternoon, get an overview of the capital on a "Cyclo" visit from the old town of Hanoi to Ngoc Son temple on Hoan Kiem Lake (the "Sword" lake) in the Taoist temple of Quan Thanh. In the late afternoon, we will enjoy a unique and fascinating show from Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art in North Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi.
Please note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays from September to December due to annual maintenance.


Overnight: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast

 If you want to see how people in Hanoi get up and shine in the morning, get up early and walk to a lake near your hotel, you can join an exciting scene with hundreds of locals passionately practicing Tai Chi Quan, jogging in the morning , Martial arts, classical dance and so on. After breakfast and check out, we head to Halong Bay, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994 and 2006, and check in our boat. Enjoy a trip to Halong with stops to visit caves or to swim and enjoy the sunset by the sea. Fresh seafood dinner. Overnight on board.

Indochina Please note: the program may vary slightly depending on the cruise selected. The inclusion of kayaks is subject to each cruise program.

Overnight: Halong
Meals:All meals

Wake up in the morning with a taichi-quan or yoga exercises guided by the crew before having breakfast as your boat continues between the Halong Islands. Return to the habour and disembark the cruise. Transfer to Noi Bai airport around noon for your late flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An to check in.Overnight in Hoi An.


Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, let's spend our whole day visiting Hoi An. Together with our guide in Hoian, we will walk over the tiled Japanese bridge, visit silent Chinese assembly halls, visit old houses and trading houses, visit pagodas and walk in the market on the Thu Bon river, where we can find out the same feelings of Artists who see the roofs of Hoi An as a magical old world with oriental flair and a source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful city where you can buy lanterns, soft silk and raw silk, or have your clothes tailored within a day.Free time in the afternoon.
Overnight in Hoi An.


Overnight: Hoi An
Meals:Breakfast

After breakfast and check out, depart from Hoi An to Hue, and on the way we can visit Marble Mt. And Lang Co Beach, via the wonderful “Ocean Cloudy” pass and enjoy a wonderful view of the sea from the top of the mountain halfway down the pass. Arrive at our hotel in Hue at noon time.In the afternoon, visit Thien Mu Indochina pagoda and visit the tombs of King Minh Mang - the best reserved monuments of the Nguyen emperor since the early 19th - 20th and early 20th centuries. And then visit Dong Ba's busy market.Overnight in Hue.

Overnight:Hue
Meals: Breakfast

Recognized by UNESCO as the 1st for Vietnam World Heritage, Hue is highlighted by the ancient royal architectural work and most traditional Vietnamese lifestyle. After breakfast and check out hotel, we'll discover the city's charm from the Royal Citadel, Forbidden city and Royal Museum in Hue.Afternoon, transfer to airport take a flight directly to Saigon (also known as Ho Chi Minh city). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel to check in. The rest of the day will be at your leisure.Overnight in Saigon.


Overnight: Saigon
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, visit Cu Chi tunnels, one of the few surviving monuments from the Vietnam War. There are 200
km of tunnels underground that were dug by hand and inhabited by the Vietnamese guerrilla forces during the
conflict. At its peak before the Tet offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was the basis for almost 10,000 troops. To date, it is one of the most impressive examples of how violent the war used to be. You can even try to crawl into the underground tunnel to have the real experience. Return to Saigon. In the afternoon, we begin the city tour with Reunification Palace, which witnessed the violent Vietnam War that ended in 1975. The large building is now a museum and a hall for official receptions. Near the palace are the colonial-style main post office and Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built between 1877 and 1883 and is one of the main landmarks of the city. Take walk to Nguyen Hue Street to take photos of the Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh Committee (outside). From here, walk to Ben Thanh market, one of the most typical symbols of Saigon, to experience the daily life of the locals and to buy handmade goods there. Overnight in Saigon.


Overnight: Saigon
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast and check out hotel, drive to My Tho, home of the coconut and family factories with local products such as coconut candy and rice paper. Upon arrival, embark on a boat ride on the mighty Mekong River to bring life closer to the locals on the shore. We stop at one of 4 islands in area to visit the sights. Enjoy fresh tropical fruits served in heart of the garden, accompanied by traditional South Vietnamese folk music on the plantation. After that, board the small boats that rowed by the local through small canals with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. There, try the honey tea and see how the locals make coconut milk. Of course, you can also try it or go for a walk in the garden, where the locals feed honey bees. Then enjoy a carriage ride through quiet street of the village. We continue to get into a big boat to visit the vast area.
In the afternoon, on the way driving to Can Tho city, make a stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, one of the highlights in this area. Arrive at hotel in Can Tho, check in and take a rest. Overnight in Can Tho.


Overnight: Can Tho
Meals:Breakfast

Early in the morning, start from Ninh Kieu pier, where we drive and stop along the small and picturesque canals to see the floating market Cai Rang (the most beautiful with many row boats). We stop to enjoy the beautiful scenery and daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals. Walk around the village to visit a rice mill and rice/ noodle shop, where we watch how it is made. Come back to your hotel for your breakfast then free at leisure until check out time. Take your return to Saigon and check in hotel.Overnight in Saigon.


Overnight: Saigon
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast and check out, transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your departure. End of services.
Please note: Hotel check-out is 12:00.

Meals: Breakfast

                                                                                   End tour with happy memories