Indochina heritage road package tour,

www.goasiatravel.com Indochina Heritage Road Package TourTour Overview:You will discover the UNESCOHeritage Road in Indochina with GATtravel. Here you can not only visit thenatural beautiful landscapes but also theheritage sites. Let’s start the trip withtopic of heritage tour from the North tothe Centre of Vietnam. You will see thewhole spirit of friendly Vietnam. Thenyou visit Siem Reap – the sacred land ofancient temples to visit Bayon Temple,the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, theElephants Terrace and the Terrace of theLeper King, Ta Prohm. The next destination is Phnom Penh functioning as Capital city ofKingdom of Cambodia with Silver Pagoda, Royal Palace, Victory Monument, Tuol SlengPrison. The last interesting destination is Luang Prabang – The Former capital of Laos.Although UNESCOs designation of Luang Prabang as a World Heritage Site in 1995raised the towns international profile and contributed to a mass influx of tourists, thedesignation also means that the towns growth will be managed and will hopefully retainits charm for years to come. This trip will leave you an unforgettable experience inIndochina.Tour outline:Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D and Water Puppet Show)Day 2: Hanoi full day city tour and Silk village (B, L)Day 3: Hanoi - Halong - Emotion cruise (B, L, D)Day 4: Emotion cruise - Halong – Hanoi (B, L)Day 5: Hanoi half day free shopping - Hue (B)Day 6: Hue full day city tour (B, LDay 7: Hue free shopping (B)Day 8: Hue - Hoi An free time (B, L)Day 9: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B)Day 10: Siem Reap arrival (D)Day 11: Siem Reap discovery (B, L, D)Day 12: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (BDay 13: Luang Prabang free time (B)Day 14: Cruising in Luang Prabang (B, L)Day 15: Luang Prabang departure (B) 17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

www.goasiatravel.comTour itinerary:Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D and Water Puppet Show)Our driver picks you up at Noi Bai airport and transfer to centre. Check in hotel, enjoy 1hour Cyclo tour. Welcome dinner with Vietnam traditional cuisine. And then have ticketsfor a performance of traditional Water Puppetry (an art form unique to northernVietnam).Day 2: Hanoi full day city tour and Silk village (B, L) In the morning, we pick you up early to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Ho Chi Minh Museum. A short drive to The Temple of Literature - The first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century to admire the beautiful construction and learn about Royal court and Vietnamese talents. Have lunch in local restaurant. Short time to relax before a drive ahead to silk village,here you can look at the way that local people make silk – the very sophisticated formulato make the best silk. This work has been trained to younger people by the skillfulartisans. You can choose some samples for souvenirs.Day 3: Hanoi - Halong - Emotion cruise (B, L, D)8.15: Take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay and arrive in Halong TouristWharf. Welcome to Halong Emotion Boat Welcome cocktail – cruise briefing, safetyinstructions12.30: Check in the cabin13.00: Vietnamese lunch served on board, while cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay,passing Yen Ngua Island, Luon Cave.16.15: Explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave, one of the most beautiful caves in HalongBay.17.12: Stop at Titop Beach, enjoy one of optional activities:Available activities as: Swimming at Titop Beach; Climbing up to Titop Peak; Relaxingon sundeck; Kayaking (require before check in Emotion Cruise)Requested activities as: Massage; Diving18.00: Back to cruise, anchoring for overnight19.00: Have dinner21.00: Leisure time, enjoy the comfort in your cabin or chat with your friends at bar 17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

www.goasiatravel.comDay 4: Emotion cruise - Halong – Hanoi (B, L)6.30: Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck6.30-8.00: Start your day with a light breakfast8.15- 9.30: A fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, Fighting CockIsland, Dog Island. Arrive in Ba Hang Floating fishing village, a peaceful village. Visitlocal houses, fish farms, schools and chat with friendly fisher men.10:00- 11:00. Have brunch and clear bills.11.30. Back to the Tourist Wharf and transfer to Hanoi16.00: Arrival in Ha Noi. Free time for shopping around old quarterDay 5: Hanoi half day free shopping - Hue (B)Free shopping until our driver pick up and transfer to Noi Bai airport for domestic flightto Hue.Arrival Hue, Check in hotel and enjoy Hue folk music show on Dragon Boat in theevening.Day 6: Hue full day city tour (B, L)In the morning, our tour guide picks you upat the hotel. Get on Dragon Boat along thecharming Perfume River. Visit the tranquilpagoda named Thien Mu. It has a beautifularchitecture and long history. From there,the car will take you to the Imperial Citadel.Learn about Vietnam Royal Court and thelast reign of 13 in Nguyen Dynasty. Comeclose to the fact of Vietnamese feudalism bylegends and a visit Thai Hoa Palace. Lunchat local restaurant is followed.In the afternoon, have a drive to the two best King tombs. If Minh Mang tomb is the mostmajestic one, then Khai Dinh tomb shows the complete contrast as a concreteconstruction. Both of them say the life and personalities of the King - Each Royalmausoleum reflects the personality of the Emperor it commemorates. Late afternoon tea,get back to the hotel.Day 7: Hue free shopping (B)You are free and shopping all dayOptional: Biking tour US $ 27 per person 17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

www.goasiatravel.comDay 8: Hue - Hoi An free time (B, L)Drive along beautiful Hai Van pass to get to Hoi An, a true Vietnam highlight. Visit hertailors and galleries, relax at the beach or take part in a cooking demonstration. Anambient boat trip down the Thu Bon River brings you to the heart of the UNESCO WorldHeritage –listed Ancient Town. Early rises should pack plenty of film you will bemesmerized by the sights and sounds of the fishing town’s early morning markets asboats arrive from the sea. Hoi An is very safe. If you love shopping then this is heavenfor you. Go for a deal where you “do not pay until happy”Day 9: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B)Today is long because you are transferred from Hoi An to Danang to fly to Ho Chi MinhCity and from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. Please prepare everything by eatingenough.Day 10: Siem Reap arrival (D)You arrive at Siem Reap International Airport and get transfer to the hotel (rooms maynot be ready until the afternoon). You visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depictingthe 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 ofAvolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and theTerrace of the Leper King. Sunset is at Angkor Wat. Dinner is at local restaurant andaccommodation at hotel. Lunch is at local restaurant. Afternoon, continue to visit yourtemple tour to the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang ("TheRoyal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessedelephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation), and themountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight stayat hotel.Day 11: Siem Reap discovery (B, L, D) Breakfast is at hotel. In the morning, you 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 Wats five towers symbolize Merus fivepeaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the 17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

www.goasiatravel.comsurrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Lunch is at local restaurant. In the afternoon, youvisit Preah Khan. Built by King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a placeof towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Ta Prohm. One of the areas mostbeautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered andretains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments ofAngkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the waysmost of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled uponthem. Dinner is at local restaurant and overnight stay at hotel.Day 12: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang (B)Breakfast is at the hotel. You are transferred to airport for the flight to Luang Prabang.After the short flight, you arrive in Luang Prabang, check in hotel and enjoy free time.You overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang.Day 13: Luang Prabang free time (B)You join a guided tour around this beautiful World Heritage town. Nestled in a stunningsetting amid lush mountains, this sacred city of golden temples and saffron robed monksprovides endless opportunities for sightseeing. You will visit a number of Wats (temples)and other fascinating sites and spend the afternoon exploring on your own at the relaxedpace of laid-back Laotian life.You overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang.Day 14: Cruising in Luang Prabang (B, L)After breakfast, you join a cruise on Mekong River to visit the famous and sacred Pak OuCaves. Since the 16th century, the local people have brought images of the Buddha toplace in the caves—by now there are thousands. You will have lunch on board. In theafternoon, you go on a walking tour of the town and visit golden Buddhist temples. In theevening, you stroll through the night markets to buy some local crafts and souvenirs.You overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang.Day 15: Luang Prabang departure (B)You can create your own day until transfer to airport for your next destination. Tour ends.Trip Notes:Tour guide: Local tour guide with international experience will give you the feeling ofsafety, protection. He will cares about every meal you eat, the room in hotel, especiallyhe gives you the concept of how to behave well towards the locals. He also let you knowall information about your tourist destination. 17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

www.goasiatravel.comThings to bring: When you travel, you had better take sun block, insect repellent and hator cap with you. It is easy for you to have flu or cold without careful preparation becausethe often changes of weather.Food: Try to get used to the food in different parts of Vietnam, Laos as well as ofCambodia, if you have any problem about food, please let tour guide know even beforemeals, we will change into the food that you prefer.Currency: US dollars are the best currency to spend in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.Tips: For tour guide, driver, boat crew… tipping depends on your satisfaction of yourtrip. It should be 10 USD/day for guide, 5 for driverTour Prices:Tour Name: Indochina Heritage Road Package TourDuration: 15 days and 14 nightsRate: On requestTour included:- Private transports in land in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia- Hotel accommodation with twin/double sharing basis in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia withdaily breakfasts.- Luxury Cruise in Halong Bay with twin /double sharing basis- Entrance and sightseeing fees to all indicated sites- English speaking guide escorted- Meals as indicated in itineraryTour excluded:- Domestic and International flights with visa extension and stamping fees- Beverages, travel insurance, government tax- Tips & gratuity and personal expenses- Meals are not indicated in itinerary- Others not clearly mentioned above 17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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