Indochina Overland Tours, Compact Indochina Overland Tours

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Indochina Overland Tour allows you to travel through Laos - Vietnam - Cambodia. It is designed for those who want to explore all famous ancient cities or almost majestic sights of these countries such as Luangprabang , Hue , Hoian, Siemreap...In addition, there are many world's heritage sites such as Halong bay, Angkor Wat... in Indochina. You will also visit through modern cities blended by French architechture in Indochina war period such as Hanoi, Saigon. You will have a good chance to explore Mekong one of the world's longest river, it flow through 6 countries including 3 of Indochina.
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DAY 1: COMPACT INDOCHINA TOURS: ARRIVAL - LUANG PRABANG SIGHTSEEING TOUR

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Luang Prabang - the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.


DAY 2: COMPACT INDOCHINA TOURS: EXCURSION BY BOAT TO PAKOU CAVE (B/L/-)
After breakfast, we depart hotel to the boat landing, and take an excursion (a few hours) by boat, upstream on the Mekong to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height.

En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of foliage. Slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Our first stop will be at Ban Muangkeo, a well-known village for Lao traditional rice whisky, namely Laoh-Khao to be distilled. We are welcome to taste it and also take away. Lunch is at a riverside restaurant. We arrive back at Luang Prabang in late afternoon, and continue by car to outskirt of town to visit Ban Xangkhong, a well-known village for its wood paper making and also Lao silk weavings with natural dyes.

DAY 3: COMPACT INDOCHINA TOURS: SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN THE SACRED CITY OF TEMPLES (noon flight) (B/-/-)

The third day in Luang Prabang , we take a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of temples, of which nearly fifty temples still remain in the town and surrounding areas. Visit Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple, whose two guardian figures at the foot of the steps which represent two characters from the Ramayana – Hanuman, the Monkey God and a fierce Yaksa; Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture; Phousi Hill, the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi hill that dominates the sky-line of Luang Prabang overlooking the finest panoramic view in the whole Luang Prabang. Then, we visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace. It displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market. After visiting these sights, there may be free time (depending on your flight) to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure afternoon to Ha Noi.

DAY 4: COMPACT INDOCHINA TOURS: HANOI - FULL DAY OF SIGHTSEEING (B/-/-)

Today we commence our exploration of Hanoi with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. Later on, we will take a short visit at Hilton Prison where Vietnamese soldiers did captured & detained American pilots from 1967 till 1973 to learn more about the history of Vietnam war against American Imperialists. In this afternoon, visiting the outlaying Ethnologic Museum is also a major part of our sightseeing. This gleaming mansion is dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic group s. Afterwards we drive to the Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. They are some major highlights set by the beautiful West Lake. We also visit the old quarters and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance.
O/N in Ha Noi.

DAY 5: LAOS INDOCHINA TOURS: HANOI - HALONGBAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)
After having breakfast at hotel, you will be picked by our guide & driver at hotel then driven to Halong Bay - 170km from the East of Hanoi. On the way, you will have chances to stop by green paddies to see the Vietnamese farmers working on their fields or you might get by a Humanity Center where we are nursing the disabled Children who are left behind the War & they are victims of Agent Oranges caused by American troops.

At around 12:00, you will reach to Halong Bay recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1994. The islands in Ha Long Bay are mainly limestone and schist islands most lying in the two main areas: the southeastern part of Bai Tu Long Bay and southwestern part of Ha Long Bay. They are the result of many times of rising and lowering processes of the continent to form a karst. The process of nearly full erosion and weathering of the karst created the unique Ha Long Bay in the world. In 2000, UNESCO recognized it as the World Heritage for the second time for its geographical and geomorphologic values. On arrival at 12h30, We are welcome on the traditional boat and have welcome drink. Start the boat trip to visit Halong Bay with outstanding natural beauty of many Islands such as Con Cho Island, Dinh Huong Island, Canh Buom Island, Ga Choi Island and have fresh seafood lunch served on board.
In the afternoon, you will have opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay- Sung Sot Cave or Suprising Cave, then wimming on Titop or do kayak to visit Luon Cave. Watching sunset. Fishing with seine and owing bamboo boat (on request)
Dinner and overnight on boat.

DAY 6: COMPACT INDOCHINA TOURS: HUE VACATION OF SIGHTSEEING ( Afternoon flight) ( B/L/D)
In this morning, we will keep on our journey by junk-boat to to explore more islands & natural beauties of Halong Bay.

At around 10:30: you will have a brunch served on cruise before reaching to Halong Harbour at around 12:00. Right here our car will be at disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi with stopover at Dong Trieu Ceramic village.
At around 15:30: You will get to Hanoi & the rest of time you will be free on your own
In the afternoon,you will be transferred to Noi Bai airport for a afternoon flight to Hue. Upon arrival, you will be escorted by our guide & driver then driven to your hotel for a drop of your luggage.

DAY 7: COMPACT INDOCHINA TOURS: CITY IN DANANG - HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN (B/-/-)
DAY 8: COMPACT INDOCHINA TOURS: HOIAN – SIGHTSEEING TOUR (B/-/-)
DAY 9: COMPACT INDOCHINA TOURS: SAIGON CITY TOUR ( By Morning flight) (B/-/-)

DAY 10: LAOS INDOCHINA TOURS: TOURING TO TAYNINH – CUCHI TUNNELS (B/-/-)
DAY 11: LAOS INDOCHINA TOURS: FULL DAY TO MEKONG DELTA (B/L/-)
DAY 12: LAOS INDOCHINA TOURS: SAIGON – SIEM REAP BY MORNING FLIGHT (B/-/-)
DAY 13: LAOS INDOCHINA TOURS: 1 DAY TRIP ANGKOR WATT (B/L/-)
DAY 14: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

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