Best of Vietnam - Cambodia - Laos 13 days 12 nights (Mekong Delta exit to Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Luang Prabang)

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh ! You will be greeted by the driver, then transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of day is your own at leisure.

Check in time from 14h00 PM.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).

RETURN: 19:00

breakfast at the hotel

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. 

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. 

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. 

Return to Saigon. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at the hotel & do check out.

07:30: Hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, then depart for Cai Be. Upon arrival, take a boat ride and explore

on the Tien River. Experience the area's diversity and lush orchard gardens, known as the fruit basket of the

Lower Mekong River. Venture through charming villages, discovering ancient houses and indigenous culture.

Visit a family business producing coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Taste fresh fruit, enjoy Southern

Vietnamese folk music, and paddle through scenic canals in the Upper Mekong Delta.

Lunch offers a chance to prepare and relish Vietnamese specialties amidst a local garden, engaging with the

community. Cycle through orchards, interact with islanders for insights into daily life, and visit Ba Kiet’s

ancient house. Return by boat to Cai Be, then commence the journey to Can Tho City for an overnight stay.

06:00: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a leisurely boat ride to explore the scenic

tributaries of the Hau river and a visit to the lively Cai Rang Floating Market. Embark on a walking tour of a

local noodle factory and visit the Munir Ansay Pagoda, a renowned Khmer temple known for its unique

architecture. Next, travel by boat to the Con Son tourist area to tour the fruit plantation and indulge in seasonal

fruits. Enjoy lunch before departing for Chau Doc. Visit the Tra Su Forest, an intriguing destination in An

Giang known for its diverse flora and fauna within a vast mangrove forest. Experience a rowing boat journey

through the lush green forest with breathtaking views of the surroundings. Explore the Ba Chua Xu Temple,

a popular pilgrimage site, before checking in and relaxing at the hotel. End the day with a delightful dinner at

a local restaurant.06:00: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a leisurely boat ride to explore the scenic

tributaries of the Hau river and a visit to the lively Cai Rang Floating Market. Embark on a walking tour of a

local noodle factory and visit the Munir Ansay Pagoda, a renowned Khmer temple known for its unique

architecture. Next, travel by boat to the Con Son tourist area to tour the fruit plantation and indulge in seasonal

fruits. Enjoy lunch before departing for Chau Doc. Visit the Tra Su Forest, an intriguing destination in An

Giang known for its diverse flora and fauna within a vast mangrove forest. Experience a rowing boat journey

through the lush green forest with breathtaking views of the surroundings. Explore the Ba Chua Xu Temple,

a popular pilgrimage site, before checking in and relaxing at the hotel. End the day with a delightful dinner at

a local restaurant.

Overnight in Chau Doc

Breakfast at the hotel and you will take speed boat to Phnom Penh

Departure time 7h30 AM

Arrival time 13h10 PM

­ Upon arrival at Phnom Penh bus station, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Free at your own time at leisure. 

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Notes:

- Kindly print out your Vietnam visa and attach it into your passport to present at the border gate (compulsory)

- Cambodia Visa is made on the boat and paid by cash: the fee USD $30/ person/ Single + USD $5/ service fee. All is paid on the Express Boat. No accept E-visa.

Breakfast at hotel.

We start to visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda the most sacred shrine in the country. We then continue to

the National Museum, dedicated exclusively to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority of the exhibits are

from the Angkor period (9th to 15th Century), but some date from as early as the 4 th Century. Explore

the legendary temple of Wat Phnom which recites the history of Phnom Penh’s name. Continue to

discover The Tuol Sleng Prison Museum “S21” a visit to this site provides us a deep insight into the

painful bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge. Discover Wat Ounalom, It is a Pagoda located on Sisowath

Quay in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, near the Royal Palace of Cambodia. As the seat of

Cambodia's  Mohanikay  order, it is the most important wat of Phnom Penh, and the center of

Cambodian Buddhism. It was established in 1443 and consists of 44 structures. It was damaged during

the Khmer Rouge period but has since been restored. The main complex houses a stupa that contains

what is believed to be an eyebrow hair of Buddha and an inscription in  Pali . Free time for rolling at

Central Market (Style Art Déco). 

Meals by your account

Overnight in Phnom Penh

Breakfast at hotel.

Our driver will pick you up to Bus station for your departure by Public bus to Siem Reap 314Km around

6hours drives. 

Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your reserved hotel. 

Meals by your account

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Full Day |Pickup: Between 7:40-8:10 AM

Starts: 8:30 AM | End: 6:30 PM

Breakfast at hotel.

Explore Angkor's ancient wonders with a new group of friends! The first stop is the Angkor Thom complex. Within these magnificent walls, you'll discover the fascinating beauty of Bayon and the world-famous Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider) Temple.

Following that, satiate your hunger at one of the many local restaurants within the Angkor Complex with some delicious Cambodian cuisine!

Your final two stops will be at the massive and gorgeous Angkor Wat, followed by a stunning sunset view from the top of Phnom Bakheng. The temples on this tour are among the largest in the Angkor Complex, and Phnom Bakheng has a 300-person limit at the peak, so we keep the temple count low to ensure enough time at each spectacular stop!

We'll return to town once the sun has set (around 6:30 p.m.) and your legs have grown tired.

Ovenright in Siem Reap

Full Day |Pickup: Between 7:40-8:10 AM

Starts: 8:30 AM | Ends: 4 PM

Breakfast at hotel.

Explore Banteay Srei and all the surrounding beauty! Begin your day with a visit to the modest and lovely Pre Rup Temple. Beyond that, you'll see the ornate pink-colored Banteay Srei Temple, which translates beautifully to "The Citadel of Women."

After that long trip, you'll be hungry, so stop at one of the neighboring eateries and tuck into some classic Cambodian curries, soups, and stir-fries.

Then spend the afternoon exploring the completely unique East Mébon, Ta Som, and Preah Khan Temples, which were all erected for various reasons at different times. Search for the details in these ancient walls.

Around 5 p.m., relax for a comfortable air-conditioned ride back to the city!

Overnight in Siem Reap

Breakfast at your hotel, free and easy until your flight, take flight to Luang Prabang 

On arrival at the Luang Prabang airport, you will be met and transferred to check in the hotel.

Situated in the centre of northern Laos, Luang Prabang is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its

outstanding cultural, historic and architectural values and its harmonious relationship between the natural and built environment. There is no activities planned for today, so you may stroll around for the first impression of this ancient city.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Breakfast at the hotel, we will first embark on the leisurely cruise upstream on the Mekong River , which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves

, a 16th century cave monastery filled with thousands of Buddha images, which locates 25 Kilometers North of Luang Prabang in the limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong River. En route, you will stop at Ban Muang Keo

, a well-known village for its traditional Lao rice whisky distilling. You will arrive back in Luang Prabang.

On arrival back in the city, visit the old Wat Sene, and the nearby magnificent Wat Xiengthong a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two - tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a eautiful ‘tree o f life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall. If time permits, we will drive out of the city to visit

Ban Xangkhong , the Thai Lue village, which is famous for its arts and crafts. We also visit the nearby village of

Ban Xienglek specializing in making the traditional Saapaper.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Tip: If you are fond of various ethnic cultures, you can visit Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday).

Wake up as the sun rises, we will prepare to join the most sacred tradition of Laos, the daily morning alms giving, which dates to the 14th century. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temple to gather their daily meal from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.

We then visit the temporary morning market near the former Royal Palace. Just set on the ground, the local people come here to barter their day’s catch from rice, to vegetable, to fish, or chicken.

After breakfast at the hotel, we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River.

Then transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si, which is the biggest waterfall 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

If you wish, take a short visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which houses a couple of dozen animals rescued from the hands of poachers and traffickers.

On the way back to Luang Prabang, we will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, 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. This is also one of the best spots to admire the sunset in Luang Prabang

Transfer back to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang

We have ample time to stroll around the town for your own exploration before taking the departure flight.

Check out time at 12h00 at noon.

End of tour!