Luxury Indochina Tour

This perfect two week luxury Indochina holiday consists of staying in some of the best hotels and resorts in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia where you can experience pure relaxation and different cultures. This particular itinerary has been designed for only the most exquisite tours such as personal butlers, premium vehicles, helicopters, VIP touches all the way and enjoy a truly unforgettable experience to last a lifetime.

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Duration: 15 days/14 nights

Tour Code: MVLT03

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: This tour passes through 3 countries: Cambodia (Phnom Penh - Siem Reap) - Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh - Hanoi - Halong Bay) - Laos (Luang Prabang - Vientiane).

• Day 1 - Cambodia Arrival (Phnom Penh)

  Place Transport: Airplane
  Meals: Dinner

  Arrive in Cambodia, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour in a cyclo to visit to the National Museum, the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. End your day with a boat trip when the sun sets over the capital. Then enjoy our welcome dinner. Stay overnight in Cambodia.

  Day 2 - Phnom Penh

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  After breakfast, this morning you will continue your exploration of the capital. You will visit the genocide museum which is known as Toul Sleng and the Killing Fields. In the afternoon, visit the Sovann Phum office for a taste of traditional Khmer culture. Then stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

  Day 3 - Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Angkor Thom

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Having breakfast and then you will take a short flight in the early morning to Siem Reap. When arriving Siem Reap, our guide and driver will transfer you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a chance to ride in a Buffalo Tours Tuk Tuk to visit Angkor Thom. Continue to the Bayon Temple, the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Palace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Then stay overnight in Angkor Thom.

  Day 4 - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat - Banteay Srei

  Place Transport: Tuk Tuk
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

   Please get up early and let's go to the jungle enveloped temple of Ta Prohm. Next, you will visit the magnificent Angkor Wat. Enjoy a guided tour around this huge structure and learn about the glories of the Kingdom of Angkor. Then you will return to the hotel for a late breakfast and take a rest. In the afternoon, you will head to the temple of Banteay Srei or ‘Citadel of the Women’. On your way back to Siem Reap, enjoy the sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup. Having dinner and staying overnight in Siem Reap.

  Day 5 - Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh City

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  After having breakfast in the morning, we will transfer you to the airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Then you will spend the afternoon on a guided tour of the highlights of this bustling, cosmopolitan city. In the evening, you may take a cruise down the Saigon River, complete with local entertainment and a fantastic traditional and international buffet dinner. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

  Day 6 - Mekong Delta

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Having breakfast and today you will explore the heart of the Mekong Delta in a traditional sampan cruise in Cai Be. Then, you will visit floating markets and it give you a change to take a look at what has changed here for centuries. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a superb restaurant on the banks of the river before returning back to Ho Chi Minh City for relax. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

  Day 7 - Hanoi City

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, our guide will transfer you to the airport to catch the flight to Hanoi. Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, MinMax driver will transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon is free for you to relax. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 8 - Hanoi City Tour

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Having breakfast and you will start our journey today at the former house of Ho Chi Minh and his mausoleum- the famous monuments and hidden charm of Hanoi. Continue to the enigmatic wooden One Pillar Pagoda before stepping back in time as you walk through the peaceful Temple of Literature with its well preserved architecture. Then travel by cyclo through the bustling area of the Old Quarter. This afternoon is free to discover the art galleries, cafes or local markets. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 9 - Hanoi - Halong Bay

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  At around 8 am: after having breakfast, start your journey to Halong Bay and arrive at around midday to board a traditional junk for an overnight cruise. Halong Bay is recognized as best one of the natural wonders of the world. Thousands of towering pillars of sea and wind-carved limestone karsts make the bay become an unforgettable sight. After lunch, explore some of the huge limestone caves dotted around the bay and visit a floating fishing village. Then the captain will find a secluded spot where you can swim, soak up the sun on the top deck, or try your hand at kayaking. In the evening, enjoy a seafood feast for dinner and stay overnight in Cruise.

  Day 10 - Halong Bay - Hanoi

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Begin your morning by an early morning swimming (during the summer), followed by breakfast as you cruise through more spectacular scenery. In the afternoon, we will drive back to Hanoi where you will have one more evening to sample its fabulous cuisine and explore the Old Quarter then stay overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 11 - Hanoi - Luang Prabang

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  Arrive in Luang Prabang, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town which is nestled in a stunning setting amid lush mountains, this sacred city of golden temples and saffron robed monks provides endless opportunities for sightseeing. Then you wil visit a number of Wats and some of this peaceful town’s main highlights. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

  Day 12 - Luang Prabang

  Place Transport: Cruise
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  Having breakfast and spending your morning on a cruise to the Mekong River and visit the sacred Pak Ou Caves. Since the 16th century, local people have brought images of the Buddha to place in the caves - nowadays there are thousands of them attracted visitors. In the evening, take a stroll through the night market to buy some local crafts and souvenirs and stay one more night here.

  Day 13 - Luang Prabang - Vientiane

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  You will be transferred to the airport for the short flight to Vientiane after breakfast. This afternoon, let's enjoy a guided tour of the capital’s main sights. In the evening, take a stroll along the banks of the Mekong River and enjoy a drink when the sun sets. Stay overnight in Vientiane.

  Day 14 - Vientiane

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  In the morning, after breakfast and you will take a tour to That Luang, the cultural symbol of Laos with its magnificent golden sputa before ascending the steps up to Patuxai, Vientiane's own Arc de Triomphe for a spectacular view over a city that has almost no high-rise buildings. The cultural tour will lead you on to Vat Sisaket with hundreds of Buddha statues nestled in the temple walls and Vat Ho Phra Keo, the temple that once housed the sacred Emerald Buddha. Indulge in gastronomic delights at Chez Philippe restaurant renowned for its French-styled bistro before pampering yourself with some shopping and spa treatment. Observe the unique Baci Ceremony, an eclectic mix of Animist and Buddhist beliefs followed by authentic Lao cuisine in the home of your evening hosts.

  Day 15 - Vientiane Departure

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane
  Meals: Breakfast

  Having breakfast and then take a rest until we transfer you to the airport for your flight. We will see you off at the airport and we would like to send our special thanks to you for travelling with Minmax and hope that you will come back to Viet Nam and go travel with us. Wish you all the best. End of your journey!

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 14 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

  - Fflight tickets: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh- Hanoi - Luang Prabang - Vientiane, including airport taxes.

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program.

  - Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guest return to the hotel or reach their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.

  - Entry fees are mentioned in the program if necessary.

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport taxes.

  - Visas

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Others not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring ?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start ?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).