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Indochina, 22 Days · Private tour
Laos, Vietnam with Sapa and Cambodia
Indochina in full
Explore lush natural landscapes and let yourself be carried away by the culture and traditions of each country. From the mountains of Laos to Halong Bay in Vietnam and the temples of Angkor in Cambodia. An adventure full of discovery awaits.
When should we get going?
Departure date
Departures from January 2025 till March 2025
From
Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county...
Private Tours. Enjoy a personalized vacation
What are the advantages?
- Choose who you travel with: Travel alone, as a couple or as a group of up to 9 people and they will be the only ones you share the experience with (it’s you, traveling with your own). In many tours the price per person is reduced the more you are!
- Choose your departure date: Most private tours have daily departures. Don’t you conform to the journey, let the journey conform to you.
- Organized and flexible: Everything is organized but when traveling privately, you don’t depend on strict schedules, providing agility and flexibility in visits.
- Customization and Attention: Being private, both guides and drivers give all their care and attention to you.
- Travel without worry: You have the advantages of a trip on your own but with the peace of mind that everything has been designed so you don’t miss anything. Your only concern is to enjoy the experience to the fullest.
Travel details
City of origin - Luang Prabang
Departure with destination Luang Prabang. Night on board.
Luang Prabang
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Luang Prabang
Breakfast. In the early morning we visit the Royal Palace Museum and then embark on a cruise along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues. En route we'll stop off at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is made. On our return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, we visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, the centre of ethnology and traditional Lao art, and enjoy the sunset from Wat Prabath. Before returning to the hotel, we visit the city's night market. Accommodation.
Luang Prabang
Breakfast. You'll spend today surrounded by nature and elephants. On arrival at the Elephant Village camp, we'll have a short briefing about these animals and spend the morning learning about how this special herd of pachyderms lives. Freshly prepared picnic lunch at the same camp's restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll hike to the Tad Sae waterfall and bathe in the natural pools. Water levels vary according to seasonal conditions. Back at the camp, we'll take a tour of the river in a traditional boat. Return journey to the hotel and overnight stay.
Luang Prabang - Hanoi
As the sun rises, we prepare to join one of the most sacred traditions in Laos, which involves more than 200 Buddhist monks leaving various temples to collect the food offered to them by worshippers. Before returning to the hotel for breakfast, we visit the morning market for an immersive insight into the daily life of the locals. After breakfast we visit Phousi Hill, ascending a total of 329 steps to enjoy the best panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River. Next, we head to the Kuang Si Falls, which are the largest in Luang Prabang. Afternoon free to enjoy a swim or walk to the village of Ban Thapene. On the way to the airport for a flight to Hanoi, we pay a short visit to the bear recovery centre and the Ock Pop Tock living handicraft centre, located near the Mekong. Upon arrival in Hanoi, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Hanoi
Breakfast. First thing in the morning, we visit Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and its surroundings, where we'll see the One Pillar Pagoda and its ancient house. Next, we visit the Temple of Literature, which was the first university in Vietnam and is dedicated to Confucio. After lunch, we head to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn more about the country's different ethnic groups. To end the day, there's a visit the old town and Hoan Kiem Lake on a cycle. Transfer to hotel and overnight stay. Note: For visits to temples or spiritual/cultural sites, formal clothing that covers the knees and shoulders must be worn. The Museum of Ethnology and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are closed on Mondays. The alternative visit will be to the Hoa Lo prison, and in the case of the mausoleum, we'll only visit the surrounding area.
Hanoi - Sapa
Breakfast. Transfer to Sapa by road. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. After lunch we drive to Silver Waterfall where we'll trek to the waterfall itself. We then continue our journey by road to Fansipan Gate, the highest point in all of Indochina. Return to the hotel, rest of the afternoon free. Accommodation.
Sapa
Breakfast. Today we trek through the Muong Hoa valley, passing through the rice terraces to reach the village of Linh Ho, where the Back Hmong people live. From there, we follow the river until we reach the village of Lao Chai, where we visit several local families and see their way of life and traditions. Lunch. During the afternoon, we finish our trek in the next village, Ta Van, residence of the Giay people. Return to hotel. Accommodation.
Sapa - Hanoi
Breakfast. Today we climb Fansipan, the highest peak in all of Indochina. We reach the sacred site by cable car, and once at the top, we'll have the chance to visit the pagoda and savour the experience of feeling the clouds beneath our feet. Lunch and transfer by road back to Hanoi. Accommodation.
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Breakfast. Transfer by road to Ha Long Bay, where the crew of our ship will be there to welcome us. Afternoon visit to the Dark Cave, famous for its natural beauty and surrounded by Lan Ha Bay. Free time to enjoy a swim in this breathtaking place. Return to our ship. Lunch, dinner and night onboard.
Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
After a light breakfast, we visit Trung Trang Cave, one of the most impressive and geologically rich caves on the island of Cat Ba. Back to our ship for lunch in the port. Disembark and transfer to return to Hanoi. Accommodation.
Hanoi - Hue
Breakfast. Transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Lunch on arrival at a local restaurant. We'll start our visit with the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City. Next, we'll discover the daily life of the locals at the Dong Ba market. And if time permitting, we'll stop by the high school, Quoc Hoc de Hue, and hopefully see some of the school's students in their traditional Ao dai attire. Return journey to the hotel and overnight stay.
Hue - Hoi An
Breakfast. Today we spend the morning at Lang Co beach and visit the winding road of Hai Van, with its views of the entire coastline. After lunch and on the way to Ho Ian, we visit the Cham Museum in Da Nang and the Linh Ung Pagoda. On our road journey we'll see the Marble Mountains, Five Hills, symbolising the five elements, which are located by the sea in the Ngu Hang Son district. Arrival at the hotel in Hoi An. Accommodation.
Hoi An
Breakfast. Today our guide will be meeting us at the hotel to start a cycling route to the village of Tra Que. Once there, we'll be doing an immersive activity to learn about the traditional cultivation techniques of the area, as well as the medicinal uses given to certain plants. We'll also prepare our own lunch with products from the garden. After lunch we visit the old part of the city, including the Chinese Assembly Hall, the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, the Old House of Tan Ky, and Chinatown on the other side of the canal. Return journey to the hotel and overnight stay. Note: Wear appropriate clothing to participate in agricultural activities. In the event that you are unable to cycle, private transport will be used.
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast. Free time until the prearranged transfer to the airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast. Today we spend the morning visiting the Cu Chi tunnels. Lunch at a local restaurant and return journey to Ho Chi Minh City. Visit to the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, and the Central Post Office. Return journey to the hotel and overnight stay.
Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta
Breakfast. Brief sightseeing tour of the city of Cai Be. We then reach the island of Tan Phon and cycle or walk along its paths and trails to experience the daily life of its inhabitants. We'll hop on a boat and paddle along the canals to the place where we'll have lunch. Later in the afternoon, we return to our boat to cross one of the longest rivers in the world, the Mekong River, to reach the island of An Binh. Here our host family awaits us and we'll be their guests for one night. Dinner and overnight stay.
Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast. Free until the arrival of our boat to tour the floating village and visit the brick kilns to learn how the pottery is made. We will also see how catfish are reared in the Mekong River and finish up at the market in the city of Vinh Long. Lunch. Return journey to Ho Chi Minh City. Accommodation.
Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap
Breakfast. Transfer to airport to take the flight to Siem Reap. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Siem Reap
Breakfast. Today you can spend the whole day exploring the ruins of Angkor. We'll visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King, then head on to the Angkor Wat Temple. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we'll head into the jungle to visit the Ta Prohm Temple. Return journey to the hotel and overnight stay.
Siem Reap
Breakfast. Today it's the turn of the Hindu Temple dedicated to Shiva, Banteay Srei, which for many is “the jewel in the crown”. After lunch, we head to the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, Tonlé Sap, where we'll go onn a traditional boat ride to the village of Chong Khneas, located 10km south of Siem Reap. Return journey to the hotel and overnight stay.
Siem Reap - City of origin
Breakfast. Free time until your airport transfer. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Internal flights.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.
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Private visits that are detailed and not considered as optional.
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Cruise around Ha Long Bay.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 20 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 3 dinners.
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Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category.
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Transfers as per itinerary.
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Meal board as per itinerary.
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Travel insurance.
Your trip doesn't include
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Visa to enter in Laos.
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Electronic Visa to enter in Cambodia.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Laos are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Laos.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Formal clothing that covers the knees and shoulders must be worn when visiting temples or spiritual sites.
- The Museum of Ethnology is closed on Mondays, so the Hoa Lo Prison will be the alternative attraction.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex is closed on Mondays, in which case only the surroundings can be visited.
- Wear appropriate clothing to participate in agricultural activities.
- Triple rooms in Vietnam are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Vietnam.
- Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.
- To reconfirm services at the destination, please send us your passport details within 24 hours of booking.
- The cruise itinerary around Halong Bay will depend on the ship confirmed in each case.
- Triple rooms in Cambodia are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Cambodia.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.
- The Soul of Vietnam Village show is not daily, so depending on the day of your departure it may be replaced by a traditional puppet show on the water.
- It's not possible to accommodate three adults in a cabin on the Ha Long Bay cruises. So, in this section of the trip, it will be necessary to use a double cabin and an individual cabin. Check supplement.
- Since January 2020, restoration work has been underway at the Bayon Temple on the Angkor archaeological site, so some areas will remain closed to the public.