Your Wonderful Indochina Tour is an individual tour
with a flexible schedule. There is no other traveler on the tour. You
will have a private English speaking tour guide and a private
air-conditioned vehicle at each destination.
The tour activities: Sightseeing, Culture & History, Leisure Activities & Entertainment, Cruising, Cuisine, Shopping...
The tour pace:
The pace of the tour is at the traveler's pace. At each destination,
the traveler will be guided by our local tour guide and independent time
to explore the place in their own way.
The accommodations: Vivutravel
specializes in private and personalized Indochina tour packages so we
will sellect best hotels, cruises in your requested hotel range of 3, 4,
5 stars which are central located, comfortable, safe, secure...Your
requested hotels or room types are welcomed, and we always advise you
some more information to make your stay a beautiful time in Indochina.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh
Meals: None
+ Guide
Ho Chi Minh city, the first stop for your Luxury Indochina Tour.
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, welcome by our private Vietnam tour
guide and driver and transfer to you hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh,
the most exciting city of Vietnam, a mecca of commerce, also a city with
a chequered history and a rich culture, its pagodas, museums, public
buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours and cities to visit in Vietnam.
Free time at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
Morning pick up from the hotel for Cu Chi Tunnels tour, en route to
visit the bustling market at Thu Dao Mot. Upon arrival in Cu Chi, we
visit the incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200
kilometres hand-constructed by Vietnamese guerillas during the long
struggle for independence where you will understand more about the
Vietnam War or American War, a must see Vietnam Tour for any tourists to learn about Vietnam past and present days. Afternoon drive back to Ho Chi Minh.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh - My Tho & Flight to Danang – Hoi An
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
Today, we continue our Vietnam travel with the interesting visit to Cai be floating market.
6am : Pick up at your hotel in HCMC. Depart for Cai Be by private ca,
stop to take photos in Tan An town overlooking the picturesque flat
rice fields. On arrival in Cai Be, set off by motor boat to visit the
Cai Be floating market and watch the locals trading fruit and many other
commodities on board their vessels. Then wander into the small villages
to visit the orchard and fruit plantation. Keep cruising to Vinh Long
through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper
Mekong Delta. Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and
crispy rice popcorn are made. Arrive in Binh Hoa Phuoc village, the
green pearl of Vinh Long town, where you can immerse yourself in nature.
Enjoy a lunch of fresh river food served in the heart of the garden
accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. Take a
delightful walk through the bonsai garden. Meet the car/van in Vinh
Long.
Afternoon drive back to Ho Chi Minh airport for the short flight to
Danang. Pick up and transfer to your hotel. Hoi An Ancient Town is an
exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port
dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street
plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have
combined to produce this unique heritage site.
Day free at leisure and overnight in Hoi An.
Day 4: Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
After breakfast, we invite you an interesting visit to My Son Holy
land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South
East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central
parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in
history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and
sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries.
Drive back to Hoi An, end of your today's beautiful Vietnam Tour
with the visit to the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old
Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside
market. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5: Hoi An
Meals: B
Hoi An Ancient Town - highlight of any tour to Vietnam that no Vietnam Tours
maker would skip, is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a
South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century.
Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both
indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique
heritage site.
Day free to cycle through rice paddies in the countryside of Hoi An
ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art
galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of
this quaint town. Or relax on the white sandy beach of the famous Danang
Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An – Hue
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
After breakfast, leave Hoi An for Hue, the last imperial capital of
Vietnam, well-known for magnific architecture, pagodas and royal tombs
laid in small villages and surrounding hills and one of the most popular
cities for all the Vietnam Tours.
En route have a look at the famous Danang Beach and visit Cham Museum
which contains the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world.
Upon arrival in Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel, the Purple Forbidden
City. Overnight in Hue.
Day 7: Hue – Flight to Hanoi
Meals: B
+ Guide
Hue
is one of places, which has many cultural heritages. Up to now, there
is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges
as in this ancient Capital City and favorite destination for all Vietnam Tours.
After breakfast, our tour starts with the beautiful boat trip on the
romantic Perfume River and visit Hue's best-known religious site-Thien
Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil
setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon, Indochina tour guide and driver in Hue will take you to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our private Vivutravel's guide and driver will welcome your Indochina Holiday
to Hanoi, a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the
dynamic face of new Asia. Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city
with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum
piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing
through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination
becomes reality. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi City Tour
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
Hanoi without a doubt is an exotic city for your Vietnam Tours.
Today we enjoy a full day Hanoi city tour of this charming capital city
including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on
Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house
on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the
impressive Ethnologic Museum, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu
Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword.
Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the
bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once
offered for sale at these places. In the evening, we end Hanoi city tour
with a fantastic traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 9: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise
Meals: B, L, D
+Guide
Halong tour must be the most beautiful tour in Vietnam for any visitors. This morning, after breakfast, we drive to Halong Bay (165km), Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site and highlight of any Vietnam Tours.
11:30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12:15: Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome
Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin
cruise.
13:00: Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu.
Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.
14.30: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach
and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for
fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We
will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
15.15: Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.
16.15: Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose
from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the
nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per
person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is
supplied.
The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in
Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the
village for approximately 20 minutes.
18:30: Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
Day 10: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Luong Prabang
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
6:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing
village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the
sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes.
8:00: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps
to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45
minutes.
9:00: Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please
check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins
(staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
9:30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10:00: Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10:45: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
11:00: Transfer by tender to the pier. Pick up by our driver and
transfer to Hanoi Airport for afternoon flight to Luong Prabang. Pick up
and transfer to your hotel, evening free at leisure.
Overnight in Luong Prabang.
Day 11: Luang prabang Tour
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
Luang Prabang is the perfect break during your Indochina tours. If
you wish, get an early start (6:00am or so) and go watch or
participate in the traditional Lao rite of Almsgiving to the monks. In
the city, some 300+ monks file through silently collecting alms. This
is an amazing sight and your guide will be on hand to demonstrate and
explain this important ritual.
This morning, we visit Wat Xieng Thong (Golden City Temple), the
city’s most magnificent temple by the Mekong. From here, we catch a
traditional long boat trip up the Mekong river to visit the famous Pak
Ou cave. The upper section of the cave is part of a limestone cave
staffed with Buddha images of all styles and sizes. En route, we will
also visit Ban Phanom, a traditional weaving village.
Overnight at hotel in Luangprabang
Day 12: Luang Prabang – Flight to Siem Reap
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
Leisure day in the morning or walking around the city for shopping or sight-seeing before our private Indochina tour guide
and driver will tranfer you to the airport for the flight to Siemriep
at 13.00 p.m. Upon arrival at Siem Reap you will be greeted by your
guide and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will have a tour
of the Angkor Wat Temple before making your way to the hilltop temple
of Phnom Bakheng to watch the sunset over this ancient land.
Day 13: Siem Reap – Angkor Complex
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
Siem Reap is no doubt a surprise for your Indochina tours.
Morning visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace
of Elephant, Terrace of Leper King and Pimean Akas. Lunch at local
restaurant.
Afternoon visit to the famous temple of Cambodia, Angkor Wat then
continue to visit the Bakheng Hill temple with Sun Set included from the
top of this hill, back hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14: Siem Reap Tour
Meals: B, L
+ Guide
This
morning, we take a wonderful cruise on Tonle Sap Lake for 1hour, visit
floating village and fisherman life, then back to visit Chantie
Ecole-Artisan D’Angkor and Old Market. Lunch at local restaurant.
This afternoon, transfer to visit the base of Silk Village Phauk,
it’s the village of Marble work, silk weaving and silk sewing and back
to visit West Baray. Back hotel. Dinner at local restaurant and enjoy
traditional Khmer folk performance of Apsara.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 15: Siem Reap Departure
Meals: B
+ Guide
Free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorial Indochina tours until Vivutravel's
private guide will see you off at the airport with the sincere thanks
for traveling with Vivutravel. We hope that you have enjoyed your Indochina tours with us and look forward to your next Indochina tours. Vivutravel says goodbye and see you again!!!
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