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Day 1: ARRIVAL – PHNOM PENH – CITY TOURS ( L/D)

Welcome to Cambodia! Up on arrival at airport in Phnom Penh our guide and driver will transfer you to hotel for check in. have lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch, start to visit the Independence Monument and the notorious Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 prison). This former school was used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Visit Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of the city. Founded 1373, the pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river.End your day tour at Central Market a labyrinth of stalls, selling everything from CDs and DVDs to silks, crafts, jewelry and more. Have dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 02: PHNOM PENH – CITY TOURS – SIEM REAP BY OVER LAND (B/L/D)

Breakfast in Hotel Phnom Penh City tour: Visit the Victory Monument and the Royal Statue of late King-father Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk and the National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art-notably sculptures-from throughout the ages. Visit the Royal Palace, built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of the floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha, encrusted and weighing 90 kilograms and small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha.

Transfer to Siem Reap by land with public bus, approximately 6h of drive without guide escorted. Arrival Siem Reap, meet guide and driver at bus station and transfer to hotel for check-in. overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh

Day 03: SIEM REAP – TEMPLE TOUR (B/L/D)

Breakfast in hotel In the morning, visit 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), Baphuon recently re-opened after years of restoration), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. After lunch, visit the most famous of all the temples on 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 Cambodia 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. Sunset at Angkor Wat for countryside view.

Dinner will be served at local restaurant with classical/Apsara dance show overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

Day 04: SIEM REAM – KBAL SPEAN  WITH 1000 LINGAM RIVER– BANTEAY  SREI (B/L/D)

Breakfast in hotel transfer to visit Kbal Spean with thousand Linga River by hiking through the tropical jungle where the former king of Khmer Empire purify himself with the holy water as well as.

Lunch at local restaurant Transfer to visit Banteay Srei temple (10TH century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer Art. Stop at a local village to visit families who are producing palm sugar. Continue to Banteay Samre, built in the 3rd quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern example remarkably well preserved. Two concentric walls enclose the ensemble. Visit local village of Pradak to see the simple way of local people produce natural palm sugar from palm juice (called Toek Thnot in Khmer) Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

Day 05: SIEM REAP – Departure – VIENTIANE (B/L/D)

Breakfast in hotel in the morning, enjoy with your free and easy until the time check out our guide will pick up before transferring to the airport for catching your international flight On arrival in Vientiane Capital, you are met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane

DAY 06 : VIENTIANE – XIENGKHOUANG ( B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel, visit morning market and transfer to airport flight to Xiengkhouang, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh

DAY 07 : XIENGKHOUANG – LUANGPRABANG ( BY ROAD ) (B/L/D)

Early morning, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Then heading out the this small town to Luang Prabang, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After checking into hotel, (if time permit) we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount 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, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.  Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 08: LUANGPRABANG – PAK OU CAVE (B/L/D)

Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 09: LUANGPRABANG – DEPARTURE– HALF DAY CITY TOUR  ( B/L/D)

Witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight and follow up by the visit of local morning market And departure and  Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, welcome by our guide and transfer to hotel for check in. The driving time is approximately 30 minutes. Afternoon, take a half-day city tour to visit the War Remnants Museum, which features an extensive collection of exhibits including weaponry, photos and documentation on Vietnam’s wars with the French and Americans, and the Reunification Palace the South Vietnam President’s residence and symbol of the Southern Administration’s reign until end of April 1975. Last, stop for shopping at the French-built Ben Thanh Market which dates back to 1870 and whose main entrance clock tower has become a city’s symbol. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH FULL DAY CU CHI TUNNELS – VUNG TAU (B/L/D)

Morning, take a half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, 75 km Northwest of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and later on Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. Afternoon, drive to Vung Tau, beautiful seaside resort with golden sandy beaches and warm water all year around. Arrival Vung Tau, check in and free at leisure for swimming and relaxing at the beaches. Overnight at hotel in Vung Tau

DAY 11: VUNG TAU – HO CHI MINH (B/L/D)

Morning, city tour to visit the Summer Palace of the Emperor Bao Dai, the Jesus Monument, which overlooks the Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean. Next, visit Whale Temple Christ Hill, Goddes of Mercy, Thuy Van Beach. Afternoon, drive back Ho Chi Minh city. Check in hotel. Free and easy. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 12: HO CHI MINH – MY THO (MEKONG DELTA) (B/L/D)

Morning, after breakfast, travel by road to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho City, capital of Tieng Giang Provine, embark on a boat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on the Unicorn Island to enjoy wandering through verdant orchards, tasting fresh fruits and listening to some Southern style traditional music. Move on to the second delta province, Ben Tre, where you will watch local villagers make coconut candy in a rural workshop, walk around briefly and try riding a horse-pulled carriage. More cruising to some bee-keeping households to taste fresh homegrown honey and honey tea. Lunch at local restaurant. (Seafood or Vegetarian Food). Go back Ho Chi Minh City and spend time at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 13: HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B)

Meet our guide & driver at the hotel lobby then transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for flight..