Indochina Highlights Odyssey 21 Days
Travel Style:
Essential Highlights, Multi-Countries
Duration:
21 DAYS
Suitables:
Adventure Seekers, First Timers, Nature Lovers, Photographers
TRIP OVERVIEW
Destinations:Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Luang Prabang
Starts in/Finishes in:Hanoi/Luang Prabang
TRIP IN DETAILS
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your downtown hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter or relax at your hotel. Hanoi combines modernity with old-world charm and striking colonial architecture, complemented by serene lakes and parks.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- Meals: None
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
After breakfast, embark on a tour of Hanoi’s highlights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, stilt house, Presidential Palace, Museum) and the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology and enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. End the day with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
The morning is free for you to explore at your own pace. At 11:00 A.M, join a street food tour in the Old Quarter, guided by an expert who will introduce you to the intricacies of Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy tasting local dishes and observing daily life. You can continue exploring or return to your hotel as desired.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- Meals: Breakfast, Street Foods
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
- Optional Vespa Scooter Tour (05:00 – 08:00 AM)
Depart for Halong Bay after breakfast. Board a traditional wooden junk for a scenic cruise, including visits to ancient limestone caves, kayaking, and swimming. Relax on deck with a drink as you watch the sunset and enjoy a seafood dinner under the stars.
- Overnight on a wooden junk in Halong Bay
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Begin your day with a morning swim or Tai Chi session, followed by breakfast and a visit to a notable cave. Return to Hanoi by mid-afternoon, then board the Reunification Express Train to Hue at 19:30.
- Overnight on the train
- Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
- Accommodation: Overnight Train
- Transportation: Overnight Train
Arrive in Hue, where you’ll enjoy a full day tour including the Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market, and a dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit the Royal Tombs of King Ming Mang or King Khai Dinh. Return to your hotel in the evening.
- Overnight in Hue
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Drive south to Hoi An via the scenic Hai Van Pass. Visit either the Cham Museum or Marble Mountain in Danang, then continue to Hoi An. In the afternoon, take a guided walking tour of Hoi An’s historic Old Town and enjoy some free time to explore.
- Overnight in Hoi An
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Visit Tra Que Herb Village for an interactive experience with local farmers and a herbal foot massage. Enjoy a cooking class and learn to make local dishes. Return to your hotel or spend time at An Bang Beach in the afternoon.
- Overnight in Hoi An
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Enjoy a free day to explore Hoi An at your leisure. Options include visiting My Son ruins, taking a cooking class, or joining a photography tour. Alternatively, relax at the beach or explore further.
- Overnight in Hoi An
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and take a 1.5-hour drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. After lunch at a riverside restaurant, explore the tunnel network used during the Vietnam War. Return to the city by late afternoon.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Tour Ho Chi Minh City, visiting the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Old Post Office. In the afternoon, explore Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple, and local markets.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Drive to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta for a boat tour on the river. Visit brickworks, coconut processing workshops, and a village with local crafts. Enjoy a rowing boat trip and return to Can Tho for the night.
- Overnight in Can Tho
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Visit the Cai Rang floating market by boat, then tour a fruit garden. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Fly to Phnom Penh and visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum. Explore the riverside promenade and return to your hotel.
- Overnight in Phnom Penh
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Enjoy a free morning in Phnom Penh. Fly to Siem Reap in the afternoon and enjoy a buffet dinner with an Apsara Dance Show in the evening.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
- Morning visit to the Killing Fields
Visit the Banteay Srey temple, known for its intricate carvings. In the afternoon, cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to Kompong Pluk village, with the option to see local village life.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
Early morning visit to Angkor Wat for sunrise. Explore Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm. Return to your hotel to rest and enjoy sunset views at Angkor Wat.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
After breakfast, fly to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the city.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
- Optional: Visit Pouk/Angkor Silk Farm
Cruise the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, then visit Ban Xanghai village. Return to Luang Prabang for a bike tour of local highlights and a visit to the Night Market.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat
Participate in the morning alms giving ceremony, then visit Kuang Si Waterfall for a swim and picnic lunch. The rest of the day is free.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Transportation: Private vehicle
- Optional: Full Day Mahout Experience
Free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Farewell from Indochina!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: None
- Transportation: Private vehicle
PRICE GUIDE & NOTES
Pricing depends on your group size and requested services, such as hotel type. Please fill out the form below, and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
Meals:
20 Breakfasts , 11 Lunches, 1 Dinner , 1 Brunch 
Transportation:
Private vehicle, Boat, Overnight Train 
Accommodation:
Based On Your Request
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All transfers and pick-ups by private vehicles with experienced drivers
- Accommodation in selected hotels on a twin/double share basis and 1 night on a cruise boat in Halong Bay
- Domestic flights within Vietnam: Hanoi – Danang and Hue – Ho Chi Minh City (economy class with Vietnam Airlines)
- Domestic flights within Cambodia: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (economy class with Cambodia Angkor Air)
- Regional flights: Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom
- Penh and Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (economy class with Vietnam Airlines)
- Experienced English-speaking local guides
- Private boat trips in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- All entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
- 1-hour cyclo tour and first-class water puppet tickets in Hanoi
- All VAT and government taxes
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
- Entry visa to Vietnam
- International flights and airport taxes
- Travel insurance
- Drinks, tips, and other personal expenses or services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Bank transfer fees
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FAQ
Are there any restrictions on photography in Vietnam?
Yes. Photography in or near military installations, airports or similar locations is prohibited. Anyone caught doing so will have the film, and possibly the camera or camcorder, confiscated and may be arrested.
Can I change my tour details after confirmation?
Once the official payment has been made, changes in tour details should be requested via email (divitravelvietnam@gmail.com or email of the staff processing your booking), and is subject to a surcharge of hotels and restaurants (depending on each case). Possibility of reservation amendments is also subject to service availability of our suppliers (hotels, restaurants and other)
Can I enter Vietnam later than my granted arrival date in visa approval letter?
Yes, you can enter later than the granted arrival date in visa approval letter providing that you exit by granted exit date.
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