Sunday, March 3, 2013

Joyful Family Holiday in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

Let's join with us to discover the hidden beauty of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. This eleven days of cultural experience combines with nature, cuisine and art will bring you an unforgettable memories about Asia.


Duration: 11 days/10 nights
Tour Code: MLHL01
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Nha Trang - Siem Reap - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat - Banteay Srei - Angkor Thom - Tonle Sap Lake - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Buddha Cave - Kuang Si Waterfall

  • Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh Arrival

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car
    Meals: Dinner
    Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be welcomed by our private Vietnam tour guide and driver. And then they will transfer you to your hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh is the most exciting city of Vietnam and a mecca of commerce. It has a chequered history and a rich culture. Its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours and cities to visit in Vietnam. Free time at leisure. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

    Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City Tour

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    In the morning, we'll pick you up from the hotel for Cu Chi Tunnels tour, en route to visit the bustling market at Thu Dao Mot. Upon arrival in Cu Chi, we visit the incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometres hand-constructed by Vietnamese guerillas during the long struggle for independence where you will understand more about the Vietnam War or American War, a must see Vietnam Tour for any tourists to learn about Vietnam past and present days.
    In the afternoon, we visit Reunification Palace, Vietnam War Museum and the environment of Ben Thanh market. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Day 3 - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh

    Place Transport: Car->Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After breakfast, we drive to My Tho (65km) - the quiet capital city of Tien Giang province, is the traditional gateway to the Mekong Delta. This is an interesting and beautiful tour to catch a glimpse of the famous river. On arrival, we visit the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda- the most famous pagoda in the south of Vietnam whose architecture is a mixture of Vietnamese, Kh’mer and Chinese before taking a private boat trip along the small canals of Mekong River to see the daily life of the Mekong River people in both sides of the river. Then take a short tour by “xe loi” (motorized rickshaw) on the rural lane to the bank of Mekong River visiting a rice farm, coconut candy factory and honey bee farm. Continue our journey by sampaning through the canals and mangrove forests to reach to an island. Stroll on a fruit garden, taste diverse types of seasonal fruits, tea mixed with bee’s honey and enjoy a special folk show of traditional Mekong Delta music. In the afternoon, drive back to Ho Chi Minh.

    Day 4 - Ho Chi Minh City - Fly to Nha Trang

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car
    Meals: Breakfast
    After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure and stay overnight in Nha Trang.

    Day 5 - Nha Trang

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    In the morning, visit Long Son Pagoda and the Po Nagar Cham Tower, a sacred Hindu site dating back to the 2nd century AD. The town was built between the 7th and 12th centuries and have still used today as a place of pilgrimage for the Cham and Vietnamese Buddhists. In the afternoon, it's time to relax and enjoy the beach.

    Day 6 - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City - Fly to Siem Reap

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast
    After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City and catch the connection flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure and stay overnight in Siem Reap.

    Day 7 - Siem Reap - Ta Prohm - Angkor Wat - Banteay Srei

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Rise early and travel in the Tuk Tuk to visit 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. Return to the hotel for a late breakfast and a rest. In the afternoon, 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.

    Day 8 - Siem Reap – Angkor Thom - Tonle Sap Lake

    Place Transport: Tuk Tuk->Boat
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    In the morning, you will ride in a Tuk Tuk to visit Angkor Thom. Continue on to the Bayon Temple, the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Palace and the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, continue to enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floatting schools, floatting police station, and much more. It is same as a big village floatting on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and currant. 

    Day 9 - Siem Reap - Fly to Luang Prabang

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car
    Meals: Breakfast
    After breakfast, you will be tranferred to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon on arrival, tranfer and check in a hotel. After a short rest, you visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. 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, you explore the Night Market where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang

    Day 10 - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Buddha Cave - Ban Xang Khong Village

    Place Transport: Boat
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After breakfast, begin a Mekong Riverboat trip with your guide on the mighty Mekong River to visit the famous and sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves. These caves, overlooking the confluence of the Mekong  and Ou Rivers from on high, have been home to many thousands of Buddha images that were placed here by local people since 16th century, when King Setthathirat found the caves and declared them a holy spot. Nowadays, many of them still pay respect with this old tradition. Walk through the caves before returning to your boat and to Luang Prabang town. Enjoy lunch en route. Then visit the village of Ban Xang Khong where weaving of traditional Lao textiles takes place on traditional wooden looms. Return to Luang Prabang and spend the rest of the day to explore or relax on your own.

    Day 11 - Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfall - Ban Phanom Village - Depature

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    You'll be driven to the Kuang Si Waterfalls- a serene beauty spot where you can splash around in the pools or stroll the forest paths. You will also visit Ban Phanom- a well-known weaving village. Then, you will be transferred to airport for your flight. Thanks for  traveling with Minmax.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 10 Nights Accommodation with breakfast.
    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.


     - Flight tickets: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap, Siem Reap - Luang Prabang
    - Boat cruises as specified in the program.
    - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
    - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.
    - Meals (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 tax. Visas.
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other 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 Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

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