Luxury Indochina Tour

This perfect two week luxury Indochina holiday, consists of staying in some of the best hotels and resorts in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, where you can experience pure relaxation and culture in style and comfort. This particular itinerary has been designed for only the most exquisite of tours so think personal butlers, premium vehicles, helicopters, VIP touches all the way and enjoy a truly unforgettable experience to last a lifetime.

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Duration: 15 days/14 nights

Tour Code: MVLT03

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Cambodia (Phnom Penh - Siem Reap) - Viet Nam (Ho Chi Minh - Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay) - Laos (Luang Prabang - Vientiane)

• Day 1 - Arrival Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

  Place Transport: Airplane 
  Meals: Dinner

  You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour in a cyclo with visits to the National Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. End your day with a boat trip as the sun sets over the capital.

  Day 2 - Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  This morning continue your exploration of the capital. You will visit the genocide museum known as Toul Sleng and the Killing Fields. In the afternoon, visit the Sovann Phum office for a taste of traditional Khmer culture.

  Day 3 - Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Angkor Thom

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Take a short early morning flight to Siem Reap and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will ride in a Buffalo Tours Tuk Tuk to visit Angkor Thom. Continue on to the Bayon Temple, the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Palace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

  Day 4 - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat - Banteay Srei

  Place Transport: Tuk Tuk 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Rise early and travel in the MinMax Tuk Tuk to visit the jungle enveloped temple of Ta Prohm. Next, you will visit the magnificent Angkor Wat. Enjoy a guided tour around this huge structure and learn about the glories of the Kingdom of Angkor. Return to the hotel for a late breakfast and a rest. In the afternoon, head to the temple of Banteay Srei or ‘Citadel of the Women’. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup.

  Day 5 - Siem Reap – Fly to HCM city – a half day HCM city

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  In the morning, fly to Ho Chi Minh City and spend the afternoon on a guided tour of the highlights of this bustling, cosmopolitan city. In the evening, you may take a cruise down the Saigon River, complete with local entertainment and a fantastic traditional and international buffet dinner.

  Day 6 - Mekong Delta

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Explore the heart of the Mekong Delta on a traditional sampan cruise in Cai Be. Visit floating markets and get a feel for a way of life that has changed little for centuries. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a superb restaurant on the banks of the river before returning back to Ho Chi Minh City for some free time.

  Day 7 - Fly to Ha Noi

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Meet on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon is free at leisure.

  Day 8 - Ha Noi City Tour

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today discover the famous monuments and hidden gems of Hanoi starting with a visit to the former house of Ho Chi Minh and his mausoleum. Continue to the enigmatic wooden One Pillar Pagoda before stepping back in time as you walk through the peaceful Temple of Literature with its well preserved architecture. Then travel by cyclo through the bustling area of the Old Quarter. This afternoon is free to discover the art galleries, cafes or local markets at your leisure.

  Day 9 - Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  At around 8 am start your journey to Halong Bay and arrive at around midday to board a traditional junk for an overnight cruise. Halong Bay is widely considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world. Thousands of towering pillars of sea and wind-carved limestone karst make the bay an unforgettable sight. After lunch, explore some of the huge limestone caves dotted around the bay and visit a floating fishing village. Then the captain will find a secluded spot where you can swim, soak up the sun on the top deck, or try your hand at kayaking. In the evening enjoy a seafood feast for dinner.

  Day 10 - Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Enjoy an early morning swim (during the summer), followed by breakfast as you cruise through more spectacular scenery. In the afternoon drive back to Hanoi, where you will have one more evening to sample its fabulous cuisine and explore the Old Quarter.
  

  Day 11 - Ha Noi – Fly Luang Prabang

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town. Nestled in a stunning setting amid lush mountains, this sacred city of golden temples and saffron robed monks provides endless opportunities for sightseeing. Visit a number of Wats and some of this peaceful town’s main highlights.

  Day 12 - Luang Prabang

  Place Transport: Cruise 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  This morning, enjoy a cruise on the Mekong River and visit the sacred Pak Ou Caves. Since the 16th century, local people have brought images of the Buddha to place in the caves - nowadays there are thousands to see. In the evening stroll through the night market to buy some local crafts and souvenirs

  Day 13 - Luang Prabang - Vientiane

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  You will be transferred to the airport for the short flight to Vientiane. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the capital’s main sights. In the evening, go for a stroll along the banks of the Mekong River and enjoy a drink as the sun sets.

  Day 14 - Vientiane

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  In the morning, you will take a tour of That Luang, the cultural symbol of Laos with its magnificent golden stupa before ascending the steps up to Patuxai, Vientiane's own Arc de Triomphe for a spectacular view over a city that has almost no high-rise buildings. The cultural tour will lead you on to Vat Sisaket with hundreds of Buddha statues nestled in the temple walls and Vat Ho Phra Keo, the temple that once housed the sacred Emerald Buddha. Indulge in gastronomic delights at Chez Phillippe restaurant renowned for its French-styled bistro before pampering yourself with some shopping and spa treatment. Observe the unique Baci Ceremony, an eclectic mix of Animist and Buddhist beliefs followed by authentic Lao cuisine in the home of your evening hosts.

  Day 15 - Vientiane Depature

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for your flight. Tour ends.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 14 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  - Fflight tickets: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh- Hanoi - Luang Prabang - Vientiane, including airport taxes.

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  What to bring ?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  How to start ?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).