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Sightseeing tours in the cities feature the must-see sites, including Luang Prabang’s Wat Xieng Thong, a 16th-century temple featuring Buddhist art and architecture; Hanoi’s One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049; Hue’s Forbidden Purple City, the emperor’s residence constructed in 1804; Hoi An’s Thien Mu Pagoda; and Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace. In Ho Chi Minh City, your sightseeing includes the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi region, where you'll get to explore the deep, narrow tunnels constructed by the Viet Cong during the war.
You'll enjoy seeing some of Vietnam’s gorgeous sights and destinations via the water. Cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the world's most amazing scenery. You'll sail by islets, caves, beaches, and floating villages. In Phong Nha National Park, a boat ride on the Son River takes you to Phong Nha Cave. Enjoy a cruise in Hoi An on the Thu Bon River, where you'll pass unspoiled countryside.
A highlight of this Southeast Asia tour are the spectacular ruins at Angkor, including Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Angkor Thom; and 10th-century Banteay Srei Temple, known for its intricate decorations.
These are just some of the many highlights on this tour through Southeast Asia. Designed for savvy, value-minded travelers, it’s a dream vacation!
Highlights
Visit Mount Phousi, Wat Mai, the National Museum, and Wat Xieng Thong; Host service during your stay
HANOIVisit the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda; water puppets performance
HA LONG BAY
Day cruise on the bay
PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK
Boat ride on Son River, visit Phong Nha Cave
HUEVisit the Forbidden Purple City, Imperial Tomb of Minh Mang, Thien Mu Pagoda
HOI AN
Cruise on Thu Bon River; walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town
HO CHI MINH CITY
Visit the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and Cu Chi Tunnels
PHNOM PENH
Visit the Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum; Host service during your stay
SIEM REAP
Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Banteay Srei, and Ta Prohm; Host service during your stay
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 18 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
LUANG PRABANG, LAOS
Day1
Welcome to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your hotel room is available for a mid-afternoon check-in.
LUANG PRABANG
Day2
Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your morning by ascending MOUNT PHOUSI for beautiful views over the city and Mekong River. Then, walk through the historic town center stopping at WAT MAI, famous for its 5-tiered roof built in the traditional style of Luang Prabang. You will also visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM and WAT XIENG THONG, often thought to be the most beautiful wat, or monastery, in the city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore further.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
LUANG PRABANG
Day3
. A full day at your leisure. Perhaps consider an excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls or a cruise on the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves. Your Local Host can help with suggestions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUANG PRABANG–HANOI, VIETNAM
Day4
Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HANOI
Day5
Today’s included sightseeing tour takes you to many of the city’s highlights, including the TEMPLE OF LITERATURE, a peaceful series of walled courtyards and gateways, and ONE PILLAR PAGODA, designed to resemble a lotus blossom. You will also see Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the fascinating network of alleyways and shop houses that make up the Old Quarter. This evening, enjoy a performance of Hanoi’s famed WATER PUPPETS.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
HANOI-HA LONG BAY
Day6
Drive to Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s favorite destinations, and board your DAY CRUISE through the stunning bay. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail through the dramatic limestone islands, then explore the Sung Sot (Surprising Cave) and visit Titov Island.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
HA LONG BAY–HANOI–PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK
Day7
Return to Hanoi this morning and fly to Dong Hoi. From here, journey inland to remarkable PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK, a UNESCO park littered with beautiful jungles, caves, and underground rivers. Your lodging tonight is a charming farmstay at the base of park.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK
Day8
This morning, take a BOAT RIDE on the Son River to PHONG NHA CAVE, famous for its rock formations with names like the “Lion” and the “Buddha.” The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the activities and serene views at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
PHONG NHA-KE BANG NATIONAL PARK–HUE
Day9
Drive to Hue, stopping at the DMZ bridge en route. Upon arrival in the imperial walled city of Hue, visit the FORBIDDEN PURPLE CITY, modeled after Beijing’s famed Forbidden CIty. During your visit, you will see Thai Hoa Palace, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the Nine Dynastic Urns.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HUE–HOI AN
Day10
Begin today with a visit to pretty THIEN MU PAGODA, made up of seven tiers, each dedicated to a step assumed by Buddha to reach enlightenment. Continue up the river to the IMPERIAL TOMB OF MINH MANG, a majestic complex of courtyards, pavilions, and temples in a beautiful setting. Head south through spectacular Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) and visit the CHAM MUSEUM, then continue to the charming town of Hoi An.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
HOI AN
Day11
Start today with a CRUISE on the Thu Bon River, passing unspoiled countryside. Then, a leisurely WALKING TOUR through Hoi An Ancient Town brings you to the Japanese Covered Bridge. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HOI AN–HO CHI MINH CITY
Day12
Enjoy your morning at leisure. This afternoon, fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most vibrant city, packed with timeless traditions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HO CHI MINH CITY
Day13
Today’s sightseeing tour takes in Dong Khoi Street, the main shopping thoroughfare, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Afterward, visit the REUNIFICATION PALACE and the WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM, as well as the Chinese district.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HO CHI MINH CITY. CU CHI TUNNELS EXCURSION
Day14
Today, visit the CU CHI TUNNELS, an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles long that was used by the Viet Cong as a hideout and secret village during the war. See secret trapdoors, underground kitchens, living areas, and meeting rooms. If you are feeling adventurous, you may enter and explore the deep, narrow tunnels.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
HO CHI MINH–PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Day15
Today, fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PHNOM PENH–SIEM REAP
Day16
Today’s sightseeing tour takes in the ROYAL PALACE with its spectacular Silver Pagoda, as well as the haunting TUOL SLENG GENOCIDE MUSEUM, a former torture and interrogation center under the Khmer Rouge. You will also visit one of the KILLING FIELDS. This afternoon, fly to Siem Reap.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SIEM REAP
Day17
Today, visit nearby ANGKOR, the ancient Khmer capital. Visit the splendid temple complex that includes ANGKOR WAT, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and ANGKOR THOM, the former fortified royal city built by King Jayavarman VII, which includes Bayon and Baphuon Temples, the Terrace of Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
SIEM REAP
Day18
Today, visit the exquisite 10th-century BANTEAY SREI, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva that was built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. Unlike the other temples, TA PROHM has been left relatively untouched. Surrounded by jungle, tree roots grow over and through the ruin walls, and you will experience the temple with the same wonder as the early explorers who discovered it.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SIEM REAP
Day19
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Santi Resort & Spa
First-Class
Located just 10 minutes from town, the Santi Resort & Spa is set in a tranquil setting surrounded by rice fields, creeks, and waterfalls. Each room is designed to reflect the local charm using wood and colorful fabrics. Dine in the two restaurants or sip on a drink in the bar.
Location
Nadeung Road, Ban Nadeuy, Luang Prabang, Laos
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
Silk Path Hotel
First-Class
Find yourself in the refined elegance of the Silk Path Hotel located in the historic Silk district of Hanoi. This chic and sophisticated boutique hotel has an essence of classic luxury mixed with rich oriental heritage. The professional staff is ready to provide exceptional service to make all guests feel welcome. Guestrooms at the Silk Path are tastefully decorated and include modern amenities for your convenience. With two bars and two restaurants, the Silk Path Hotel is equipped to serve your every need.
Location
195-199 Hang Bong Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Television
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
Ha Long Plaza Hotel
Moderate First-Class
Ideally located in the Halong city, by Halong Bay, the Halong Plaza Hotel combines a warm welcome and excellent services to provide the ideal venue for guests. After a day of sightseeing, relax by the pool or indulge in a massage.
Location
8 Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
Chay Lap Farmstay
Superior Tourist-Class
Experience an idyllic blend of rural relaxation and Chay Lap Farmstay hospitality, with the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on your doorstep.
Location
Chay Lap Village, Phuc Trach Commune, Phong Nha- Ke Bang, Vietnam
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Phone
Eldora
Moderate First-Class
Eldora is a boutique hotel which embodies the essence of colonial elegance and blends it with modern conveniences, affording guests a truly singular experience.
Location
60 Ben Nghe Street, Thua Thien Hue Province, Hue, Vietnam
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Television
- Hair Dryer
Silk Luxury Hotel & Spa
First-Class
Silk Luxury Hotel & Spa is designed in modern, elegant and convenient accommodation. The hotel houses a restaurant serving a local and international cuisines, and features an outdoor pool, gym, and spa services.
Location
14 Hung Vuong Str, Hoi An, Vietnam
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Room Service
Paragon Saigon Hotel
First-Class
The Paragon Saigon Hotel features a sleek, modern design. Enjoy sweepings views of the Saigon city from the rooftop pool, or indulge in a treatment at the spa. The hotel's central location makes it a perfect base to explore this bustling city.
Location
22 - 24, Thi Sách, Ben Nghé, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
Sunway Hotel
First-Class
Situated in the city center at one of Phnom Penh's exclusive areas the Sunway Hotel is surrounded by lush greenery amidst colonial buildings and within walking distance to the river front, shopping, and tourist attractions.
Location
No 1, Street 92 Sangkot Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Hotel Facilities
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Phone
Saem Siemreap Hotel
Superior First-Class
The newly opened Saem Siemreap Hotel features elegant Khmer architecture. After a day of sightseeing, relax in the outdoor salt water pool, enjoy a massage at the spa, or sip afternoon tea in the lobby bar.
Location
Krom 6, Phoum Sala Kanseng Sangkat Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Business Center
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
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