12 Days Vietnam Cambodia Laos Tour – The Most Worth Indochina Tour

This 12 days Vietnam Cambodia Laos tour is flexible and you can change at the last minute.

Route tour: VIETNAM – CAMBODIA – LAOS

BRIEF:

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour (Meal: Street food tour)

Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 3: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Hanoi (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay on overnight cruise (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh by flight (Meals: B/L//)

Day 6: Cu Chi Tunnel – Mekong Delta Tour (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City tour full day (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap by flight (Meal: D)

Day 9: Angkor Wat Full Day (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 10: Siem Reap Departure – Laos by flight – Vientiane arrive (B/L//)

Day 11: Vientiane – city tour – Buddha Park (B)

Day 12: Vientiane – Departure (B)

DETAILS ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour (Meal: Street food tour)

FLIGHT INFO:

Welcome guests at Noi Bai International Airport (New Terminal Gate 02 (Meeting point at Column 10)) then transfer to the city for hotel check-in. However, hotel standard check-in time starts from 14:00 hours, early check-in to hotel rooms is subject to room availability or at the hotel’s own discretion.

Our guide will welcome you at your hotel then start the walking tour to discover the Old and French Quarter.

Nowadays, the villages were turned to streets and many of them didn’t feature the business as it names anymore. But it’s worth your time to wander along the old streets and you surely gain many exciting experiences. Despite the damages that the Vietnam War left in Hanoi, the Old Quarter still retained much of the original traits that interest tourists, especially those with architectural passion. These houses are neither tall buildings as people normally see in cities nor stilt houses on lines of poles, which were popular in Vietnam’s mountainous regions these days. They are also called “tubular houses” which are short and narrow but have great length.

Enjoy some special food on tour:

• PHO or BUN (Noodle soup with Beef, chicken or pork)
• Banh Mi
• Nem ran (Deep fried spring roll)
• Egg coffee

Have dinner on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi.  

Meals: Street Food

Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village (Meal: B/L/D)

7:00: Pick up from your hotel, and depart for Sapa. Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break.

11:00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa

12.30: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

Check in Hotel. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.

14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for a photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for a bus to pick up to get back to Sapa.

Enjoy the dinner

Overnight in Sapa.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 3:  Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village – Hanoi (Meal: B/L/D)

Have breakfast at hotel, A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village – home of Dzay ethnic people. Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Relax and leisure on your own, shopping

15:00: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

20:00: Arrive hanoi for dinner.

Check in the hotel and relax.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay –  Halong Bay Overnight on Cruise (Meals: B/L/D) 

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and check out

07:30: Pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the pier to board a superior cruise where welcome drinks await. After check– in, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while cruising through the magical bay where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the water like dragon teeth.

After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay on Titop Island. Swim on a quiet beach, or sunbathe on the deck.

In the afternoon, back on board for the sunset view and have a chance to enjoy cooking class at restaurant then enjoy the meal you have prepared.

After dinner time you are free for some activities: Squid fishing, karaoke…

Overnight on the cruise 

Meals: Lunch and Dinner on cruise.

Day 5: Halong Bay- Hanoi- Ho Chi Minh by flight (Meals: B/L//)

06:30: Do Tai chi lesion

Wake up call to admire the dramatic sunrise on the bay. Relax with a tea or coffee cup before departing to the splendid Sung Sot Cave where stalactites hanging from the high ceiling. Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine onboard while cruising back to harbor.

11:30 – 12:00: Transfer back to the airport to Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive Ho Chi Minh, check in the hotel and relax.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: Breakfast and brunch on cruise.

Day 6: Cu Chi Tunnel – Mekong Delta Tour (Meals: B/L/D)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi Tunnels will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime.

Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war.

Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.

Have lunch at the local restaurant.

Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.

Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Have dinner at a local restaurant

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City tour full day (Meals: B/L/D)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.

Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city’s Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market or Ben Thanh Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town.

Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land – Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.

Have dinner at a local restaurant

Return to the hotel to relax.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh- Siem Reap by flight (Meal: D)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

You will be welcomed and greeted by our professional tour guide at Siem Reap airport and transfer to hotel (The room maybe not yet ready until afternoon). Check-in the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap

– Dinner at local restaurant

Optional tour for Chong Khneas Floating Village: USD/person

Start to visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. We take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia.

✅ Trip included

• Private tours with English speaking guide
• Private transportation with A/C
• Entrance fee
• Private boat on Tonle Sap Lake
• Cool water and tissue

Day 9: Angkor Wat Full Day (Meals: B/L/D)

After breakfast at hotel, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.

We continue to the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

We will end our day discovering Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Late afternoon, you will enjoy Remork ride (commonly called Tuktuk) around the city and you will have a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monk for the prosperity, happiness and safety for your trip. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Lunch & Dinner at local restaurant

Note: During the visit of the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat Temple 

– Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers).

– Visitors have to be in the queue and waiting to climb up the Bakan Tower of Angkor Wat

– Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower.                        

– It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabath Days, the Buddhist religious days (four days a month).

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 10: Siem Reap Departure – Laos by flight  – Vientiane arrive (B/L//)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to airport for your departure flight.

On arrival at the Vientiane Capital, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Vientiane is a charming and fascinating capital, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. Evening is free to visit Night Market.

Overnight in Vientiane

Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 11: Vientiane Laos – City tour – Buddha Park (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

After breakfast, we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Enroute to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

Afternoon, transfer out to visit Buddha Park with thousands of Buddha Statues inspired by Hindu culture. On the way back, we visit Lao Textile Museum to learn more about the Lao handicraft textiles.

Overnight in Vientiane

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel

Day 12: Vientiane – Departure (B)

FLIGHT INFO:

After breakfast, transfer to airport for departure.
Finish 12 days Vietnam Cambodia Laos tour with Smile Travel.

Vietnam Cambodia Laos Tour Included & Excluded

INCLUSIONS:

✅ Transportation with A/C

✅ Accommodations (shared double room) with daily breakfast. check-in time: 14:00, check-out time: 12:00

✅ 1 Night on Cruise in Halong Bay

✅ Kayak or Rowing boat in Halong Bay

✅ English speaking tour guide

✅ Admission fee to indicated sights

✅ Bottle water 01/person/day

✅ All Meal in program: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

✅ Remork (Tuktuk) ride in Cambodia

✅ Blessing ceremony in Cambodia

✅ Private boat cruise on Tonle Sap lake in Cambodia

EXCLUSIONS:

❌ Personal fee

❌ Beverage

❌ Visa

❌ Flight ticket

❌ Visa fee

❌ Tip for tour guide and driver ( 3-5 usd/ day/pax)Travel Agent will collect or you can give directly to the tour guide.

❌ Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

❌ Other not clear above

⚠️ NOTED:

• A child under 4 years old is FOC, sharing a room with parents. If any extra fee the parent will pay.
• A child from 4 to 8 years old is charged 75%, sharing a room with parents.
• A child from 9 years old is full of charge.

Have a nice trip!

Contact Smile Travel to book a tour:

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ACCOMMODATION:

RATE CONTRACT FOR GROUP TOUR in 2023

Private Tour Cost / person in USD | 16 Pax + 01 FOC (FOC based on sharing room)

Please note that you pay an extra 15 USD per person for each dinner if not mentioned in the details itinerary; Extra 5 USD/per for Halal Food or Indian Food (For Dinner)