16 DAY TOUR HANOI LUANG PRABANG SIEM REAP

Fly to Saigon for a three-night stay. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2 – Sightseeing today includes a visit to the Central Post Of ce, Reuni cation Palace and the War Remnants Museum. Later, visit the Cholon and the Thien Hau Pagoda.

Travel to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the Mekong. This area is called the ‘Rice Basket of Vietnam’, the rich and fertile lands producing a plethora of rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits. Paddle through the maze of palm-lined canals and get a glimpse of daily life on the Mekong Delta.

Explore the amazing network of Cu Chi Tunnels, where you’ll see the legendary maze of tunnels used by the Viet Cong to in ltrate South Vietnam during the war. Later, y to Danang and transfer to the UNESCO-listed city of Hoi An.

Take a morning walking tour of charming Hoi An, a wonderfully laidback, graceful and wilfully traditional town. Visit one of the oldest homes, still occupied by descendants of merchants that built it over 200 years ago. Also visit the elaborate Japanese Bridge, Hoi An Market and a local Chinese Temple with a stop en route to visit Reaching Out, a social enterprise craft workshop, and watch the artisans at work. The afternoon is at leisure to relax at the beach or in a riverside café.

Drive out into the countryside to Tra Que, a small farming community where you can enjoy the lush green countryside and stroll through the gardens to see the farmers at work. Later, take a ight to Hanoi, a charming and richly historic city of lakes, parks and shaded boulevards and Vietnam’s capital. In the evening, watch a performance of the famous water puppets.

Spend the day aboard your comfortable junk boat sailing amongst the spectacular seascapes, fringed by jagged karst formations jutting from emerald waters. Halong Bay, with its 1,600 islands and islets, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and is a vision of awe-inspiring beauty. It isn’t hard to see why it is one of Vietnam’s most popular destinations. Enjoy fresh meals on board and spend the night anchored on the tranquil waters. Return to Hanoi for an overnight stay on day 8.

Spend the morning exploring Hanoi’s Ho Chi Minh complex, the Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple – you’ll also take a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter and enjoy a avourful Vietnamese coffee at a café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake. Fly to the enchanting city of Luang Prabang.

Rise early to watch a Takbat alms giving ceremony. Ascend Phousi Hill for city vistas, visit Wat Xieng Thong, then cruise along the Mekong River to see the Pak Ou Caves. Return to Luang Prabang and visit Thin Hong and Ban Xang Khong Villages en route.

Visit the National Museum before continuing to the cascading turquoise waters of the Kuang Si Waterfalls. Return to Luang Prabang via Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre. This evening witness a traditional Baci Ceremony.

Fly to Siem Reap and visit Artisan D’Angkor, an organisation working to revive traditional Khmer arts and crafts.

The Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses over a thousand temples, all the remains of different capitals of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries. Enter the walled city of Angkor Thom and head to its heart to see the enigmatic Bayon, followed by the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Ta Prohm, an atmospheric temple left in the grips of the jungle. This afternoon is dedicated to the magni cence of Angkor Wat and intricate beauty of Banteay Srei temple. Climb to the summit of Pre Rup Temple at sunset for a view of the surrounding landscape.

High water season (Aug to Feb) Visit Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Enjoy a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the oating village of Kampong Kleng and observing the way of life of these lake communities. This evening enjoy dinner and an Apsara dance show.

Low water season (Mar to Jul) Head to Beng Mealea to explore this mysterious temple overrun by the jungle and the oating village of Chong Kneas. This evening enjoy dinner and an Apsara dance show.

High water season (Aug to Feb) Visit Beng Mealea, a mysterious temple overrun by the jungle. Enjoy a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake, visiting the oating village of Kampong Kleng and observing the way of life of these lake communities. This evening enjoy dinner and an Apsara dance show.

Low water season (Mar to Jul) Head to Beng Mealea to explore this mysterious temple overrun by the jungle and the oating village of Chong Kneas. This evening enjoy dinner and an Apsara dance show.

Enjoy a free day to explore city of Siem Reap on your own, you can rent a bicycle and cycle to nearby villages and or stay at your hotel and enjoy the last day of your stay, enjoy a last minute shopping is also another option.

Transer to the airport for the departure flight. End of the trip.