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Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia 16 days

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Discover the exquisite and magical three countries: Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Journey from the bustling metropolitan Saigon, to the ancient lantern-lit streets Hoi An. Visit the ancient palace of Hue and discover the land of thousand years of culture Hanoi. Embark on a boat trip in the idyllic Halong Bay. Stand astounded by the original beauty of Luang Prabang, before witness UNESCO Heritage Angkor Temples.

Route

Australia – Saigon(3N) – Hoi An(2N) – Hue(1N) – Hanoi(2N) – Halong Bay(1N) – Luang Prabang(3N) – Siem Reap(2N)

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Highlights

Astounded at hustle and bustle Saigon
Travel into an underground world of guerilla warfare, Cu Chi Tunnels
Uncover lantern-lit streets and age-old architecture in majestic Hoi An
Discover Hue’s imperial elegance
Wander ancient pagodas, French colonial buildings, experience traditional street life of Hanoi Old Quarter.
Enjoy the beautiful stunning of Halong Bay with a traditional boat cruise
Explore the beautiful Royal Palace in Luang Prabang
Cruise along the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves
Discover the exquisite Kuangsi Waterfall
Uncover the beauty of Angkor Thom complex and Angkor Wat with many famous relics.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Australia – Saigon by Vietnam Airlines

You will board a flight from your city in Australia to Saigon, the bustling city of Vietnam.

Meal: Inflight Meals

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Aerial view of rush hour on Saigon street, Vietnam, included in tours offered by Asia Vacation Group

Day 2: Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels – City tour

This morning we will leave Saigon to visit the tunnel network of Cu Chi. This unbelievable system had served as communication routes, storage facilities, hospitals and living quarters for Vietnamese fighters throughout American war. Afterwards, return to the city center by early afternoon and explore Saigon’s historic landmarks: the Old Saigon post office, Notre Dame Cathedral and Opera House. Continue your tour by visiting the Reunification Palace. Your day tour will end after the travel to visit Ben Thanh market – the biggest local market in Saigon.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Aerial view of Notre Dame Church in Saigon, Vietnam, included in tours offered by Asia Vacation Group

Day 3: Saigon – Optional tour to Mekong Delta

Today you are free at leisure or buy an optional tour to Mekong Delta.
Start your Mekong Delta exploring to Ben Tre Province to embark on board cruise on Ben Tre river (one of tributaries of Mekong river, sight-seeing lively activities along river as fishing, water transferring). Stop at brickwork to see how to make bricks in handy traditional style by printing and baking. Next, visit one of plenty of coconut processing workshops located along canal. Turn on natural scissors creeks where they look smaller and smaller to go to village and take a walk to family workshop making sleep mats and enjoying some fruits and tea. Continue taking a motor cart (xe lôi) or cycle riding under tree shades, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on really life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. Lunch is served at the restaurant riverside. Afternoon, you take rowing-boat along water palm creek and boat back to Hung Vuong Pier, where your transport is waiting back to Saigon.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Mekong River Trip with Asia Vacation Group

Day 4: Saigon – Flight to Danang – Hoi An

After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to the airport for your flight to Danang. Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at Danang Airport transfer you to your stay-in hotel in Hoi An. On the way, you will stop at Cham Museum for your sightseeing.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An

Today, you are free at leisure to enjoy your day. We have some optional tours for your interest: Hoi An Cooking Class or My Son Holly land tour.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

My so sanctuary in Hoian, Vietnam, included in tours offered by Asia Vacation Group

Day 6: Hoi An - Hue

After breakfast, we will leave for Hue. Upon arrival, we will visit Imperial Citadel and the tomb of Tu Duc and then take a cruise up the placid Perfume River to visit the Tomb of Nguyen Dynasty – Emperor Minh Mang and the traditional Thien Mu Pagoda. Then enjoy the local life by visiting Dong Ba market. Check in your hotel in the late afternoon.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Thien Mu pagoda in Hue, Vietnam, included in tours offered by Asia Vacation Group

Day 7: Hue – Flight to Hanoi

You will have breakfast and then we transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi Capital. On arrival, you will spend your time to explore Vietnam’s capital city, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside), the traditional stilt house and the respected One-Pillar Pagoda. Next destination is Temple of Literature.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Vietnam Hanoi Street Vendor Selling Straw Hat

Day 8: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise

In the morning we will leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. Arrive at noon, embark a boat trip to explore one of the World’s greatest natural wonders cruising the thousands of limestone islands filled with caves of all shapes and sizes. Visit some of the hidden grottoes beneath the towering cliffs. A delicious seafood lunch and dinner will be served on board.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: On Cruise

Day 9: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hanoi Street Food optional tour

Enjoy the aquamarine waters of the bay at its best as the junk continues to cruise quietly through spectacular limestone formations. Disembark from the junk at noon and return to Hanoi. Free time at leisure until your dinner and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Optional tour: Hanoi Street Food.
Street food is generally considered artisan food sold on street, or to be concise, not served from restaurant or café. Visiting Hanoi without exploring some delicious street food will be a great regret. These inexpensive delicacies provide an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese cuisine. Hanoi’s tempting food stalls and family-run cafes are waiting for you.
You will have a taste of Northern Vietnamese delicacies such as: stuffed pancake, banh my, stuffed sticky rice balls, the unique egg coffee.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Bun cha dish in Hanoi, Vietnam, included in tours offered with Asia Vacation Group

Day 10: Hanoi – Flight to Luang Prabang

After the breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang. On arrival, you will be met by our driver for a stopover check-in at hotel.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 11: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si Waterfalls

Early wake up for observing morning ritual of saron-clad monks. Then travel to the former Royal Palace. Set foot out visiting: Vat Xieng Thong, Vat May, Vat
Visoun, Vat Aham and Vat Senna. Then, visit Kuangsi Waterfall. En-route visiting Ban Na Oune and Ban Tha Pane. Enjoy your plentiful time relaxing before we head back to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon. Climbing Mt. Phousi for the sunset panoramic view on your way back.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Khuangsi Waterfall in Luang Prabang, Laos, included in tours offered by Asia Vacation Group

Day 12: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves

Following 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. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both are repositories for thousands of Buddha images. Our first stop will be at Ban Muangkeo, a well-known village for Lao traditional rice whisky, namely Laoh-Khao to be distilled. You are welcomed to give it a taste and also take away as desired. Arriving back at Luang Prabang in late afternoon, and continue to drive outskirt of town to visit Ban Xangkhong, a village renowned for its wood paper making and Lao silk weavings with natural dyes.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 13: Luang Prabang – Flight to Siem Reap

You are free to stroll around the town for your own exploration before taking the flight to Siem Reap.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Haw Pha Bang temple at Luang Prabang, Laos, included in tours offered by Asia Vacation Group

Day 14: Siem Reap – Angkor Temples

Spend a full day discovering the mystical Angkor temples. Your day starts with a visit to Angkor Wat. Next stop will be the ancient Ta Prohm Monastery. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Thom (the Great City) beginning by the south gate and the famous Bayon of the 12th and 13th centuries. Then, journey to the Elephant Terrace and the raised Leper King Terrace, built in the 12th century and which features many beautifully sculptured Apsaras.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Man face mt in Siem Reap, Cambodia, included in tours offered with Asia Vacation Group

Day 15: Siem Reap – Tonle Sap Lake optional - Australia

Today you are free till the late afternoon to the airport back home.
Optional tour to Tonle Sap Lake.
Start your trip with Kampong Kleang, a floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake, and as yet bypassed by mass tourism. All the houses are on stilts offering an exceptional natural environment with breathtaking views of floodplains, rice fields and water vistas as far as the eye can see. Walk through the village meeting the locals and a family who raises crocodiles. Afterwards, travel by boat over the canals to a large lake where Vietnamese people live when they are displaced from their homes because of the seasons.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner on Plane

Accommodation: Overnight on Plane

Tonle Sap lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia, offered in a tour with Asia Vacation Group

Day 16: Home Arrival

You will arrive at home today.

Meal: N/A

Accommodation: N/A

Inclusions

International flights from Melbourne/Sydney for round trip by Vietnam Airlines
All the internal flights during the tour (05 segments) Saigon – Danang Hue – Hanoi Hanoi – Luang Prabang Luang Prabang – Siem Reap Siem Reap – Saigon
Accommodation in the category chosen in the itinerary.
Overnight on Halong Cruise
Breakfast and Meals as mentioned in the program.
All local boat rentals and cycling as mentioned in the program.
Traditional local boat trip to Pak Ou Cave.
Transportations with A/C
All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
Local English speaking guide in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
Two bottle/ person/ day

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Visa

Vietnam

Visitors to Vietnam must hold a valid passport. Passport must be valid six months beyond the returning day to the country of origin. A single entry visa should be arranged in advance to your travel. We, as your travel agent, will handle the entire visa process. Please fill out the form and send your passport to us. In return, we will email you the Visa Approval Letter and provide full support for any questions your might have when completing the form. Visas must be used within three months of being issued.

Laos

Visitors to Laos must hold a valid passport. Passport must be valid six months beyond the returning day to the country of origin. You can easily get Laos visa on arrival in most border crossings and all Lao International airports. Validity starts from day of entry into Laos. Tourist/Business: 30 days (can be extended twice in Vientiane for 30 days). Visas must be used within three months of being issued.

Cambodia

Cambodia require visa for all nationalities. A single entry visa should be arranged in advance of travel.

Communication

Vietnam

Phone Calls

You are able to make both international and domestic calls from your hotel room. Please be advised to check call charges with hotel staff or the local tour guide. The reasons are the costs could be expensive and hotel might require service charges as well.

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are popular in Vietnam. Moreover, international roaming service is available, which means you can use your own mobile phone. Please ensure that you are aware of the costs and have activated your international roaming prior to your departure.

Internet & Email

One way to get internet connection is to visit internet cafes. This is usually the cheapest and easiest method. Almost hotels have internet access, but charge at a slightly higher rate than internet cafes. Several hotels might have Wi-Fi which usually comes with an additional cost, and might only be available in the lobbies.

Laos

Phone Calls

International and domestic calls can be made from your hotel room. You should check call costs with hotel staff or your local tour guide before making calls, as this can be expensive. A service charge may also be involved.

Mobiles Phones

Lao Telecom provides mobile phone services on the GSM and 3G systems. Competition is fierce and you can buy a local SIM card from almost anywhere. Calls are cheap and recharge cards are widely available. Network coverage varies depending on the company and the region. All mobile phones have a 020 code at the beginning of the number. Similar to this are WIN satellite phones, which begin with 030.

Internet and Email

The internet connection is slow. Laos is not a country for digital nomads or people working online. Most hotels have a business centre with internet access, but at a slightly higher rate.

Cambodia

Phone Calls

Easy make the international and domestic calls from hotel. Please note that you should check the costs before making calls. A service charge may also be involved. The international access code for Cambodia is +855. The outgoing code is 001 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 00144 for the United Kingdom).

Mobile

There are five mobile phone service providers in CambodiaMobiTel (T) 012, Beeline (T) 090, Smart Mobile (T) 010 & 016, Cube (T) 013, MetFone (T)097. MobiTel is the most widely used network and has transmitters in all major towns, although reception is still limited to within the town boundaries

Tourists can buy Sim Card for their mobile phones at arrival terminal of all airports in Cambodia and border Checkpoint. Usage is by pre-paid phone card, available in v alues from $2 to $100; in most towns, you’ll find outlets displaying the logos of the various providers

Internet and Email

If you want to get online, do it in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap – here you’re never far from an Internet shop or café and rates are under $1 per hour.

In the provinces it’s a different matter: even in Battambang and Sihanoukville access is limited, and expensive at around $3 per hour. One of the best ways to keep in touch while traveling is to sign up for a free email address that can be accessed from anywhere, for example Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Outlook or Skype or Facebook. Once you’ve set up and send mail from any Internet Café, or from a hotel with Internet access.

Tipping

Vietnam

Group tour

Tour tipping is an element of nowadays tourism industry, and therefore it is expected in Vietnam. Usually, the tipping is to pay for tour guides, drivers, porters and other people assisting you during the trip. Understanding that many of our customers are uncertain about the tipping amount, we will advise you on a standard tipping amount. We will be responsible for distributing the fee appropriately. If you go on a multi-country trip, the tipping amount will be paid either to us in full or when you arrive at each country. If the tipping amount is not handled by us (stated), the advised tipping amount will be given by you to the local tour guide.

We will show the advised tipping amounts and other essential information in your travel guidance’s final documents.

Short stay

Tipping for short stay is not compulsory. However, tipping is appreciated and the guides and drivers normally receive them from tourists. We will indicate the advised tipping amounts for the local guides and drivers in your travel guidance’s final documents. Please be reminded that tipping is only at discretion of individual.

Laos

In most places in Laos, tipping is not expected though as always it is appreciated. If you want to tip, 10% percent is pretty generous.

Shopping

Vietnam

Shopping in Vietnam can be interesting. We have included a reasonable number of visits to local stores, government factories that not only provide an opportunity to purchase a locally produced, but also great-value souvenir. Please be advised that this might vary depending on local conditions, and definitely won’t interfere with your itinerary listed sightseeing. Likewise, we ensure our visiting shop have a reputation for quality, originality and honesty. We do our best to ensure our customers won’t get ripped off.

Laos

Laos is an excellent destination for elaborate handicrafts like hill-tribe silks, arts, crafts, home-furnishings, jewelry and couture quality textiles dominate the market. Although many of these products are available is Thailand, some of the things listed above are unique to Laos and its hill-tribes. In buying traditional crafts such as silks and carving, tourists are invariably helping to support a still-growing and fragile economy.

Food

Vietnam

The costs of listed meals are included. We usually provide breakfast in buffet style at your stay-in hotel, where you can find both local food and Western food according to your preference. Lunches and dinners are traditional reputable restaurants’ delicacies. The food is catered to the majority to ensure they are not too spicy or taste strange.

Drinks will be at each own expense. Beer is common and cheap. Bottled water, juices & sodas are also widely available – please be advised that you should only have ice or fruit juices from a trustworthy restaurant to prevent any undesirable event during the trip. Western wines are expensive and rarely available at normal restaurant.

Black tea (commonly known as Lipton by locals), coffee and baguettes are widely available in most places. However, fresh dairy milk is usually not served because they are not favored by locals, but many restaurants will provide this if requested. Local people usually consume sweet condensed milk with their tea and coffee. Iced coffee with milk (‘Cafe Sua-da’) is significant choice among locals.

Laos

Lao people enjoy fresh vegetables and herbs, for this reason they appear in almost every Lao meals. Meat and fish are usually grilled or steamed as a result, the famous are fresh and the dishes low in fat.

Lao cuisine has many regional variations, due in part to the fresh foods local to each region. You can either enjoy and authentic Lao meal (khao niew or sticky rice is a staple) in many of the restaurants or spend a morning to cook delicious Lao dishes for your lunch.

Lao food is traditionally eaten with sticky rice using fingers. In the countryside, people all eat as family style, sitting on the floor, sharing a few dishes. Lao traditional food is dry, spicy and very delicious based on fish, buffalo meat, pork, poultry and especially herbs. It is always being freshly prepared and not being preserved. Other than sticky rice, which can be eaten either sweet or sour, or fermented and is eaten with fingers, Laotian food is very rich in vegetables and is often browned in coconut oil.

Exclusion

– Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Visa

– Personal expenses (laundry, domestic/international phone call…).

– Travel Insurance during your trip. (contact us to get your details)

– Tipping for the tour. (not mandatory)

– Drinks are not mentioned in the program.

– Any service not clearly mentioned in the program.

– Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change.

– Extra cost or missing tour caused by flight delay or cancel.

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*Prices included Location Surcharge and Peak Season surcharge
* indicates Lowest Price for that region

We are updating available departure dates. Meanwhile, feel free to Contact Us for inquiry.

Notices

Domestic flights from Brisbane/Adelaide/Canberra: $400 surcharge (round trip)
Domestic flights from Perth or New Zealand: $600 surcharge (round trip)
Peak season surcharge (Jan, Mar, Apr, Oct & Nov): AUD 200
Tipping of AUD 100 is not included – tipping is recommended, but not mandatory
Single supplement surcharge: Standard: $750; Premium: $750; Luxury: $1299