Explore Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Thailand 20 Days

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: International Arrival, Hanoi

Welcome to Vietnam! On arrival at Hanoi airport, your tour guide will greet you with a welcome sign and transfer to hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax or head out into the city for a little adventure on your own.

Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour (Lunch)

The capital of Vietnam, a city that celebrated 1.000 years in 2010 has countless fascinating cultural and historic sites and our days’ tour will visit the highlights. See the grand Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh (viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov), the ‘icon of Hanoi’ – The One Pillar Pagoda, the beautiful Temple of Literature, West Lake’s Tran Quoc temple as well as the fascinating Ethnology Museum, the bustling Old Quarter, Ngoc Son temple and The Restored Sword Lake. Taking one hour cyclo tour around the Old Quarter to enjoy the beauty of Hanoi Old city. Having lunch at a nice restaurant. Enjoy a water puppet show in the afternoon.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B)

Today you will enjoy your Halong Bay cruise. It starts with about a 3.5 hours' scenic drive from Hanoi to the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, where you can see nearly 2,000 limestone islands dot the sea and traditional sampans and junks sail the glinting water, grottos, thick forests, and hidden coves. It will be a real ocean adventure! A variety of optional activities on board like kayaking, swimming, diving will definitely add more fun to this trip.

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue (B)

Continue your unforgettable Halong Bay cruise. Before disembarking the cruiser, you will enjoy your brunch at around 10 am. When the cruise finished, your guide and driver will meet you at the pier then drive to Hanoi Airport (around 3.5 hours' drive) to fly for the Imperial City - Hue. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to the hotel and free at leisure in the evening.

Day 5: Hue Sightseeing (B)

After breakfast, you will first visit the majestic Tomb of King Ming Mang erected in 1840. Then sail the Perfume River by Royal Dragon Boat to the serene Thien Mu Pagoda, which has seven storeys and is the tallest one in Vietnam. Transfer to visit Imperial Citadel with cobbled paths and tour the Forbidden Purple City, a walled fortress and palace in the former capital. Later on, absorb the energy, sounds, and odors of the bustling Dong Ba Market.

Overnight: Hue

Day 6: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B)

After a relaxing breakfast, head for Hoi An while enjoying the view of the coast and Da Nang from the top of Hai Van Pass on the way. On arrival in Da Nang, visit Non Nuoc Beach, Cham Museum which has a fascinating collection of rare works of art, and last, the famous Marble Mountain.

You will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon, check in to the hotel upon arrival and have some free time on your own.

Overnight: Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An Sightseeing (B)

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Then take a light excursion to go around the tiny town of Hoi An and visit the 400-year-old Japanese Bridge, renowned Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese merchants' houses. your guide will tell you all the stories behind these historical relics.

This afternoon you will be taken on a boat ride in the Hoai River to Thanh Ha Pottery Village. At every turn, you can see local people working on their crafts that have been handed down through generations. Enjoy the mix of peace and alive nightlight in Hoi An in the evening on your own.

Overnight: Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Catch your flight to Ho Chi Minh City at Da Nang airport after breakfast. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and escort you to the hotel for check-in.Then you will tour the former Presidential Palace (Reunification Palace). From there, the Tan Dinh Church, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll. The last place you will visit today is Binh Tay Market where you can find out anything there.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing (B)

Earlymorning, head for Hoc Mon District to visit the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. This place surely will give you a comprehensive insight into the amazing feat of engineering. Then the tour with the ornate temple of Cao Dai religion will be another highlight, where you will attend the fantastic mid-day service together with the followers. After lunch, drive back to the hotel and relax the rest of the day.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Can Tho (B)

Checkout and depart for My Tho to take a boat trip on Tien River, visit My Tho Fish Market and four islands. Continue to across Mekong River to visit the coconut candy and rice paper factory in Ben Tre. And then, have a horse cart ride along one of the most beautiful villages to Mr. Muoi Hai's house to enjoy honey tea and some seasonal fruits while listening to the traditional melody 'Tai Tu'.

Row on a sampan in Mekong River. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Then start driving to Can Tho.

Overnight: Can Tho

Day 11: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap (B)

Rise and shine! Start your tour today with a boat cruise along the endless waterway of mighty Mekong River to Cai Rang floating markets, where there are hundreds of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade. After
 hat, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and catch your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and take your leisure time for the evening.

Overnight: Siem Reap

Day 12: Siem Reap Sightseeing (B)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to the famous Angkor Thom Complex and be wowed by its South Gate, Bayon Temple, and Elephant Terrace, etc. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, get ready for an incredible visit to the jaw-dropping beautiful Angkor Wat. Then continue to Bakheng Temple, meanwhile, you can enjoy a sunset view of the distant Angkor Wat in the jungle.

In the evening, enjoy Apsara Dinner Show at Angkor Village Resort.

Overnight: Siem Reap

Day 13: Siem Reap
Sightseeing (B)

If you like, take an early morning trip to Angkor Wat to enjoy the stunning sunrise and brisk bird songs. You can also have a friendly talk with the monks and nuns at a nearby pagoda. After breakfast, drive to visit Banteay Srei, which is renowned for its intricate decoration carved in pinkish sandstone. See some local villages on the way

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then continue to visit Ta Prohm Temple bounded by massive roots of huge trees and Takeo Temple, a pyramid of five levels reaching a total height of 40m. After the tour, have some leisure time on your own.

Overnight: Siem Reap

Day 14: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang (B)

Transfer to the edge of the Tonle Sap Lake through the countryside to board a local longtail boat to reach Kompong Phluk, an isolated community of three villages built on stilts. You will take a small boat through the flooded mangrove forests and observe rare wildlife.

After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the airport for your afternoon flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in, the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Day 15: Luang Prabang Sightseeing (B)

One thing you can not miss this morning, observe the Morning Alms-giving Ritual and also visit Morning Market or Phousi Market. After breakfast, start the tour to visit Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Visoun, the Royal Palace Museum

After that, driving to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can chill with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or a walk along the forest trails. Have a picnic lunch near the waterfall and enjoy the pleasant air there. Drive back to Luang Prabang with a short stop at Ban Ouay Village. Arrive in the town before sunset. If you like, climb up to Mountain Phousi for sunset.

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Day 16: Luang Prabang Sightseeing (B)

After breakfast, enjoy a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives you a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside and an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, which is crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes.

Along the way, stop off at the village of Ban Xang Hai, where they make the distillation of local rice wine. On return, take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong - well known for its hand weaving. Drive back to Luang Prabang for overnight.

Overnight: Luang Prabang

Day 17: Luang Prabang - Bangkok(B)

You'll fly to Bangkok next. Upon your arrival, your guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.

Overnight:Bangkok

Day 18 :  Grand Palace - City & Temples - Canals Tours (Lunch)

After breakfast we tours visit to Royal Grand Palace, dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremony

In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After visit these complex we followed by visit to Wat Pho a house gigantic Reclining Buddha.

We will board on a long tail boat trip along the Chao Phraya River and the many lively inner canals which offer some fantastic views of the local life close up. Along the way we make stopover at Wat Arun, the temple of Dawn, before lunch at a floating restaurant. In the afternoon, we will drive visit the WatTraimit is well known as the Golden Buddha.Return to hotel and free for relaxing

Day 19: Capital city of Siam, Ayutthaya.
Embark on a guided day trip to the World Heritage site of Ayutthaya, the old capital of Siam, and visit 4 of the historical city's most remarkable temples. Travel from Bangkok in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle or choose to join the tour at your first stop in Ayutthaya, Wat Lokayasutha. This temple is known for its giant reclining Buddha image, one of the few structures remaining intact here.
Your next stop is Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, being part of the royal palace complex this is where royalty performed rituals. It is considered the most important temple of Ayutthaya.
Then, visit Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya. One of the oldest and most significant temples in the history of Ayutthaya, it once housed the Buddha's holy relic. Admire the famous Buddha head entwined within the roots of a Bodhi tree.
After, tuck into a hearty lunch at a local Thai restaurant, where your guide will be available to advise on local culinary specialties.
Last but not least, finish your trip at the grand, riverside Wat Chaiwattanaram. Marvel at its compelling architectural style, influenced by the Angkor Wat complex in Cambodia, as you wander around the monumental grounds.
Overnight hotel in Bangkok

Day 20: Bangkok Departure
Today free to explore the city on your own until time transfer to the airport for your flight departure.

ACCOMODATION

Like everything we do at Bravo Indochina Tours, our hotel selection is done with great care and thoughtful consideration. We look beyond establishments that boast the ultimate address, we look at the elements of their underlying philosophy: holistic, sustainable, inspired and uncompromising in service excellence. We look for character. They may offer a timeless
elegance, serenity or sophistication. They may even be destinations in their own rights. Every one of our favourite properties is hand selected  are key components in the design of our travel journeys.

• Siemreap: Bayon Modern Residence Hotel
• Hanoi : Sunline Hotel (Superior)
• Hue : Orchid Hotel or Alba Spa Hotel(Superior)
• Hoi An : Lotus Boutique Resort Hou Ai (Superior)
• Ho Chi Minh city: 
  Blue Diamond Luxury(Superior)
• Bangkok : New siam palace ville hotel (Superior)
• Luang Prabang : Vangsavath Hotel (Superior)

See our list of hotel below. ****It may changes (to similar hotels) are subject to availability and time of booking

TOUR INCLUDED

• Air Conditinal vehicle transfer 
• English guided excursions as per program (Other languages available with surcharge)
• Excursions as mentioned in itinerary
• Entrance fees during guided time
• All service charge and government taxes
• Accommodation based on twin or double rooms with daily breakfast, single supplement have surcharge
• Meals as mentioned in itinerary (L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

Note : The internal flights is quoted seperately upon your booking