In this 7 day "Excursions to Vietnam, Siem Reap & Luang Prabang" from Vietnam, you will explore the bright lights and urban bustle of Saigon - Vietnam's modern metropolis, see the Khmer temple complex of Angkor Wat and behold the haunting beauty of Ta Prohm, discover an underground labyrinth in Cu Chi Tunnels, slow your pulse and awaken your imagination with the combination of world-class comfort and spiritual nourishment in the atmospheric Luang Prabang.
This tour takes you deep into the three beautiful countries in Southeast Asia, immerse yourself into their rich culture and elegant landscapes.
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Ho Chi Minh City Arrival.
Welcome to Vietnam’s financial hub: Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Arrive in the late morning and enjoy an orientation tour through Saigon’s bustling streets en route to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to recover from jet lag and explore the city on your own.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chi Tunnels & HCMC Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, travel outside of Saigon to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are an underground labyrinth of passageways, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War (or “American War” as it’s referred to here) as protection against American air raids. Those inclined are invited to crawl through selections of the tunnels to better understand what life was like for the Vietnamese soldiers during wartime.
In the afternoon, you will visit such sites as the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office and Ben Thanh Market.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Siem Reap - Tonle Sap
Enjoy a free morning in Ho Chi Minh City before transferring to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to catch a regional flight to Siem Reap, the gateway to the majestic temples of Angkor. Get picked up and driven to your hotel in town.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat ride, in a traditional wooden boat, on the Tonle Sap. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a “floating village” – boats have been converted to look like houses and the “village” move from place to place following water levels. We continue to one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chass, called the “Old Market”, where you can know more about the local life!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.
Angkor Wat Tour & Sunrise Experience
Picked up early at your hotel in Siem Reap by tuk tuk, you will have chance to watch magnificent sunrise over Angkor Wat Temple. Dawn is one of the most beautiful and haunting times to visit the temples, whose ancient sandstone blocks are gilded gold by the early morning rays.
For your most convenience, a table with hot tea or coffee is arranged in a local restaurant nearby Angkor Wat. You may bring breakfast box that ordered from your hotel and enjoy here. This is the best way to avoid the crowd when other visitors go back to their hotel for breakfast.
Next stop is the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk) and see the ancient capital of Angkor Thom built in the late 12th century. Then venture to Bayon Temple, famous for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. You can take your time to walk around and explore these incredible and finest Khmer structures. The sheer beauty of their craftsmanship will leave you speechless.
Following this, visit the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. The popular temple of Ta Prohm which is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries. However, probably more famous for being the location where they filmed the Tomb Raider movie.
Finally, as your day of exploration winds-down, the driver will take you back to the town.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.
Siem Reap – Fly to Luang Prabang
This morning, take a short walk through a tranquil Siem Reap neighborhood to learn about the local way of life.
Return to town for lunch.
Transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Luang Prabang, Laos. Upon arrival, your local driver and guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang – City Tour – Kuang Si Waterfall.
For early risers, there is a very special dawn visit to watch the monks collecting the alms. As the sun begins to rise, long lines of orange-robed monks leave their pagodas and walk barefoot down the streets collecting offerings from Luang Prabang residents. It is a beautiful, serene ceremony that highlights the spiritualism of the Laotian people.
After breakfast, wander around the beautiful ancient town of Luang Prabang taking in all of the sights. Enjoy a leisurely walk to the magnificent stupa of Wat Wisunarat, one of Luang Prabang's most historically important temples, built in the 16th century and serving as a small museum for religious artefacts. Next stop is Wat That Luang, traditionally the cremation site for Lao Royalty and housing the ashes of King Sisavang Vong and his brother, interred inside the large stupa, erected in 1910.
Continue to Wat Xieng Thong, a 16th century temple which epitomizes the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture and showcases classic Lao style roofs. This temple was one of only two temples spared by the Black Flag army in 1887, and it was then used as the leader’s headquarters during the invasion.
In the afternoon, you will explore the area around one of Luang Prabang's most impressive and picturesque waterfalls, Kuang Si. Trek through jungle parklands to Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, located nearby. Established in 2003, the centre has rescued numerous bears from wildlife traffickers and traditional medicine traders. Here, you will help-out with the bears' midday scatter feed. Afterwards, stroll to Kuang Si Waterfall, where cascading tiers plummet down into azure pools. Relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. For the adventurous, it is possible to walk to the top of the falls via a steep track where beautiful views and pools await, which are perfect for swimming.
Return to the town and spend remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.
Complete your trip and transfer will take you to Luang Prabang International Airport for your onward travels. A delicious early lunch will be served. We can drop you off at a hotel in the city or take you straight to the airport for your onwards flight. This is where your trip with us will end. We thank you kindly for joining Incredible Asia Journeys and we would love to be able to host you again in the future.
Meals: Breakfast
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Standing tall in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, the Eden Star Saigon Hotel is composed of luxury marble, elegant hardwood and a warm, chocolate décor throughout its choice of seven accommodation options. Large windows flood our spacious rooms with natural light, illuminating comfortable furnishings, gorgeous décor and the splash of the luxurious through Jacuzzis, freestanding bathtubs, king-sized beds and even massage chairs.Deep in the heart of District 1, you will enjoy the convenience of a prime location within Ho Chi Minh City, with all of its attractions within easy reach of the Eden Star Saigon Hotel. Views of the beautiful Hung King Monument and its surrounding park are constant on one side of the hotel, while the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum stand just beyond it. Restaurants, cafes and bars abound around the nearby vicinity of the hotel, but ultimate convenience and accessibility can be granted by our own luxurious dining and drinking establishments, along with a swimming pool, spa and gym within the Eden Star Saigon Hotel.
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Angkor hospitality and grace takes centre stage at the Tara Angkor Hotel, a 4-star offering in ancient Siem Reap. The grand design of the building and its gorgeous grounds offers you the perfect escape, conveniently located just outside of the town for maximum quietness.All of our rooms contain high-quality amenities and a décor that harks back to ancient Angkor and its beautiful art. Comfortable furnishings and chic bathrooms throughout bring Angkor tradition into the 21st century.In our lounges, restaurants, bars and at our spa and pool, you will find many ways to enjoy the serenity of Angkor, the civilisation of which was centered a mere 5.5km up the road. The centre of the town is just 1km away, providing convenience but also seclusion from the hustle and bustle.
5-star opulence awaits you in Siem Reap, at the Sokha Angkor Resort. Our grand establishment has a long history in Cambodia, and our roots are still deeply entrenched in everything that we do. Even in this new age of luxury, you will find our ancient Angkor heritage manifested across ornate wood, elaborate décor and a service of the most perfect display of hospitality.In each of our rooms, you will find a level of luxury unreached by many other hotels in Cambodia. Enormous beds and comfortable colonial features, like the chaise lounge, will provide the relaxation while charming wooden furnishings and exquisite garden and pool views from the window keep you grounded in luxury.Despite offering the perfect retreat from Siem Reap’s busy streets, the Sokha Angkor Resort is within easy walking distance of Pub Street, the Old Market and other central Siem Reap attractions. The largest attraction of all, Angkor Wat, is a mere 5.5km away, while the airport lies just 7.5km to the west.
Strategically situated in Luang Prabang Old Town, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Kuang Si Falls. This 3-star property features massage to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.
The Luang Say Residence Hotel is a 5 - star hotel located at 4-5 Ban Phonepheng, P.O.Box 507, 06000 Luang Prabang. It only takes you 10 minutes to drive from Luang Prabang International Airport and 10 minutes to drive from downtown Luang Prabang to hotel. The Hotel is built at the heart of a tropical garden planted with lotus. The Luang Stay Residence Hotel consists of 24 luxury and spacious guestrooms. Each rooms is decorated with spacious and feature beautiful wood furnishings. The air-conditioning rooms at The Luang Say Residence Hotel are equipped with all the modern amenities and facilities with a flat-screen TV, cable / satellite channels and a safe. Besides that, All rooms are equipped with a telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar, etc. Bathroom come with either a bathtub or shower. With ancient architecture and elegant wood furniture, convenient location, luxury and perfect services, modern and elegant facilities, enthusiastic and friendly staffs, you will be satisfied and pleased. We are sure that we will bring you to an unforgettable impressive feeling when you come to our hotel - The Luang Stay Residence Hotel is truly your colonial dream comes true that is set in the city.
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