Wonderful Indochina Holiday

Doesn't Bangkok well earn the name as Land of Smiles? Once you land in Bangkok, the first stop in your Indochina tours, you will be embraced by its friendliness and our Thailand tour guide's smile. We will take you to hotel for check-in and have some free time afterwards.
Stay overnight in Bangkok.

Putting up its 21st-century facade for Thailand tour makers, however, Bangkok still keeps its old-school religious pride of holding so many temples and shrines that make the city appealing to Buddhists and Indochina tour makers alike. Today you will have a city tour visiting Bangkok's most famed temples.
Wat Traimit, the Temple of Golden Buddha, famous for its 900-years old five-and-a-half-ton solid gold Buddha image; and then continue to visit Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, the major landmarks and hottest Thailand postcard image, also a top must-visit site for the Thailand tours. Wat Po follows up, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, noted for its reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas). Have lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, we continue to visit the most famous tourist place in Bangkok: Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace adjoins Wat Phra Kaew. Despite the proximity of the two, there's a distinct difference in style between the Thai-styled Wat Phra Kaew and the more European-styled designs of the Grand Palace. After this place we go back to the hotel and free at leisure.
In the evening, enjoy some spectacular nightlife Bangkok presents. You can either shop with Bangkok's hip and wealthy at the Emporium Shopping Center or party till dawn in VW bars.
Stay overnight in Bangkok. 

After breakfast, IOT's private Thailand tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and drive to Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya is the former capital city of Thailand, and now a must-stop Thailand tour destination of Bangkok. The first place you visit is Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, one of the most beautiful summer palaces of Thailand. And then we will check out Wat Yai Chaimongkhol where you have a chance to get a close-up at the biggest Reclining Buddha Image. Later, the ruins of the old Royal Grand Palace & Temples will put a perfect anding to our morning tour.
At noon, transfer to the pier for a boat trip downstream the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok. Lunch will be served in the boat. The scenic 4-hour boat trip rolls out the painting of Bangkok's countryside, which becomes a part of your Indochina holiday memory.
We will be back in Bangkok at the evening. The night belongs to you!
Stay overnight in Bangkok.

We will take a morning flight to Chiang Mai. Check in hotel upon arrival and have some relaxing time in the charming town of Chiang Mai.
 In the afternoon, the journey begins with a visit to a Meo Hill tribe village. Originally from China, people here preserve some Chinese traditions such as having a big family and men hold the dominance. Later, we will go to Doi Pui Village. Doi Pui was once famous for opium cultivation. It's 1500 metre above the sea level. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, our trip continues on to Wat Doi Suthep Temple. With the white elephant legend, the temple has become one of the most visited sites in Thailand for all Thailand tours.
We will be back to Chiang Mai at the evening.
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

After breakfast, you will start today's Thailand holiday with an exciting visit to the Chiang Mai Elephant Camp, where these adorable creatures are well trained to work with and entertain people. Get on elephant's back, you are in for a deep touch into the forest trails. Later, you will get on an ox cart to weave your way back to the camp.Have lunch at the camp. In the afternoon, enjoy a bamboo rafting along Mae Taeng river. After that return to Chiang Mai and on the way we will stop to visit Orchid Nursery before going straight to hotel.
Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

After breakfast, we will be driving to the Golden Triangle, noted widely among those Thailand tours lovers, this 3-country border lures numerous visitors every year. On the way, we will make a stop at a hot spring and the ancient town of Chiang Sean. Our way is paved by the lush trees alongside when we finally get to the Golden Triangle.Have lunch and then we will drive to Mae Sai, the Brumes-Thai frontier town with humble dwellers.
In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to Ahka & Yao Villages upon the hillside, the villagers' smile will make a great souvenir for your Thailand tours.
Stay overnight in Chiang Rai.

Early in the morning, IOT's private Thailand tour guide will take you to Chiang Khong, from where we will take a boat trip up the Mekong River, straight to Pakbeng in Laos. The boat trip crossing border takes in rural life of the two countries, the same rice peddies, the same riverfront villages, but with different nationals. Buffet lunch is served on the boat.
We will arrive in Pakbeng in the afternoon. Check in and have some free time for yourself.
Stay overnight in Pakbeng.

In the morning, we will take a stroll in Pakbeng Market to see how Lao people begin their everyday life. Later, we will pick up the second leg of our boat trip, directly to Luang Prabang. En route, a stop will be made to visit a hilltribe village where people brew beer and whiskey. Have lunch on boat.
In the afternoon, we will arrive in Pak Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, where you visit the Tam Thing.
We will arrive in Luang Prabang in the evening. Check in and have a free night in the elegant town of Luang Prabang.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

One of the many reasons people get amazed in their Laos tours is the morning alms-giving ritual, which you will witness early in the morning. After that,we will enjoy a breakfast with bird's twittering. Later, we will take a city tour to be acquainted with Luang Prabang.
Today we will visit: Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple. Phousi Hill, the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi hill that dominates the skyline of Luang Prabang overlooking the finest panoramic view in the whole town. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will be free in the town.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, we head south down route 13 to Luang Prabang. The stunning mountain scenery makes for an interesting journey in your Laos tours. After a couple of photo stops, we will arrive in Vang Vieng. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
As part of our half day tour of Vang Vieng, we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout during war times. We will also cross the river to Ban Huai Ngai, a very pleasant village where we can explore the different lifestyles of the locals.We will be back to Vang Vieng at dusk.
Stay overnight in Vang Vieng.

After breakfast, IOT's private Laos tour guide will take you out to kayak for 3 hours along the Song River. During the 3 hours, we will go visit some temples and caves,of which Tham Lom Cave must be the most interesting one. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will drive you to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and another wonderful Laos tour destination. Check in upon arrival and have some free time in the city.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.

Vientiane, being the capital of such an ancient country means it has all the reason to lure numbers of Indochina tours diggers to discover its mejesty. Today, a city tour enables us to see the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues,; and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, housing the famous Emerald Buddha Image, amazes its Indochina tours makers. We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, getting an idea why it attracts so many people. And we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph.
The rest of the day is free.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.

Connecting to Laos, Cambodia shares something in common with Laos, that is, ancient charms and humble people. Travelling beyond the frontiers, our Indochina holiday reaches out to Siem Reap. Check in hotel upon arrival.
This afternoon, you will be free in Siem Reap.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, we will drive out of town to visit to the ancient capital of Angkor Thom dating back to 12th century. In Angkor Thom, we will visit the South Gate, the Bayon Temple, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Have lunch in a nearby restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit Angkor Wat, famous for its beauty and splendor to all the Cambodia tour makers. Later, we will visit Bakheng Temple enjoying a romantic sun set view form Bakheng Hill. And then we will drive back to Siem Reap before dusk.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning, we will visit Banteay Srei, aka Queen City and Banteay Samre, putting a perfect ending to your Cambodia tours.Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the late afternoon, our steps reach out to Ta Prohm, one of the area's most beautiful temples. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool, Ta Som, built in late 12th century C.E. the most distant temple on the grand circuit, small but classic. Preah Khan Temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Visit the unique interior brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls) and Ta Keo, constructed in late 10th early 11th century. Have lunch in a nearby restaurant and then we will go back to Siem Reap.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

The idyllic picture of Siem Reap, though less marvelous as Angkor Ruins, is considered as another piece of Cambodia tours' treasure. Today, we will take a horse-riding trip of one hour around Siem Reap. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip in Tonle Sap Lake to the floating village, which, interesting enough, is a completed community with markets, hospitals, schools and everything a community needs. Later, we will go to Puok National Silk Center to get fascinated by the artful performance at the looms.We will be back to your hotel before dusk.
At night, IOT will take you for a dinner show of Apsara dance, which is crowned to the west as Khmer Ballet, a real eye treat for your Cambodia tours.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Opening up to outsiders, Phnom Penh has triggered a tourism boom for world-wide Cambodia tour fans, keeping up with the conventional and still the hottest Cambodia tours destination of Siem Reap. Today, Phnom Penh welcomes you with her most enthralling smile. This morning, you will fly to Phnom Penh from Siem Reap.
Check in upon arrival and then we will start a city tour visting Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Raung Damrei Museum and National Museum of Fine Arts, ending the day in the Independence Monument.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

In the morning, IOT's private Cambodia tour guide will drive you to the pier. Get on a boat, we will sail off to Chau Doc. With all the authentic rural life paintings along the river, you will find the 5-hour boat trip is quite a pleasant treat for your Indochina holiday! Have lunch on the boat.
When we arrive in Chau Doc, a Vietnam tour guide will take you to the visa control for entry into Vietnam, the amazing country with a handful to offer for your Indochina holiday. Afterwards, you will be driven to hotel for check-in.
Stay overnight in Can Tho.

The reason why so many Indochina tour makers choose to stop over in Can Tho all lies in the morning market of Cai Be. Countless boats swarm around the waters with every single boat hanging up one piece of goods at the pole as an advertisement, which makes it a perfect lanscape painting for all the Indochina tour makers.Later, we will check out a family workshop, where people produce rice paper, coconut candy and rice wine in traditional ways. That will be followed with a small boat trip into the jungle along the natural canels.We will be back to Can Tho before noon. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, IOT's private van will drive you to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in upon arrival and have some free time in the city.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Today we will start a Ho Chi Minh City tour visiting the Thien Hau Temple, followed by the lively Binh Tay Market. As one of the spotlights for any Vietnam tours, Ho Chi Minh City lures worldwide Vietnam tour makers with its passion and magic. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit the War Remnants or History Museum and the former Presidential Palace. From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Have breakfast and some free time in the city. Later in the morning, a flight will take you to Hanoi. Check in upon arrival.
Later, we will take a cycling trip around the Old Quarter. If somebody tries to rewind the time, he might find Old Quarter's present-day is just another version of what it used to be in the 13th century. Buildings and streets remain little changed yet different people are passing their lifes by.
In the evening, IOT will invite you to a traditional Vietnam water puppet show. A Vietnam tour would not be without this entertaining yet eye-opening art form that used to function as a religious ritual.
Stay overnight in Hanoi. 

After breakfast,we will take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay, one of the most popular sites for all Vietnam tours.
One of the great things IOT offers you is, no matter which junk you choose from our long list, you will enjoy the world-known bay in a spectacular way in your Vietnam holiday! The selection of your junks are all well equipped with facilities to meet your needs. Itineraries are different, however, you won't miss Bai Tu Long Bay, Coc Island, Cap De Island, Bo Cau Island, Vong Vieng fishing village,Trong Cave,Ho Dong Tien Cave, which are all the golden nuggets for your Vietnam holiday. In IOT's cruise junk list, you will certainly find a favorite one to enlighten your Vietnam holiday.
Stay overnight on the junk.

Waking up in the morning, ocean wind is tousling your hair tenderly. What a fantastic Vietnam holiday! Have breakfast and then we will be back to the shore. IOT's private Vietnam tour guide will take you to Ninh Binh via Haiphong. We will make a stop in Haiphong to visit the Navy Museum, one of the favorite Vietnam tour destinations for veterans. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
We will arrive in Ninh Binh in the afternoon. Check in hotel and then we make a visit to Hoa Lu with many pagodas dating way back to Dinh & Le Dynasty. Highlight to many Vietnam tours in Ninh Binh is to take a sampan ride to Tam Coc, the famed 'Overland Halong Bay'. Enjoy the sunset on our way back to hotel.
Stay overnight in Ninh Binh.

After breakfast, IOT's private Vietnam tour guide will take you to Bich Dong Cave Pagoda for a perfect ending of your Vietnam tours in Ninh Binh. Later, IOT's private van will drive you back to Hanoi. Check in upon arrival. Have lunch en route.
In the afternoon, you will be free wandering in the beautiful capital of Vietnam.
At night, your family will be invited to a traditional water puppet show, which is not only kids' favorite but also a cultural spotlight of your Vietnam tours.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.

This morning, we will say goodbye to Hanoi and fly to Yangon. Upon arrival, you will be taken to hotel for check-in.
Stay overnight in Yangon.

Not so many places in Asia could be as such a city with endless surprises, which will be proved ture in today's Myanmar tours in Yangon city. Our first stop will be the sparkling-over-town Shwedagon Pagoda. The massive bell-shaped stupa rises up to 10 meters above its hill-top surrounding, and the rituals held occasionally are really fascinating, making itself a highlight to any Myanmar tours in Yangon. Later,we will visit Chaukhtatgyi Paya where the giant Buddha is taking a rest.A small boat ride in Kandawgyi Lake (aka Royal Lake in some Myanmar tours) will reveal the grand Shwedagon Paya not far away in a different yet still marvelously beautiful way, putting a perfect end to our morning Myanmar tour in Yangon.Have lunch in a nearby restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Sule Paya, around which is the city's traffic circle built up and Myanmar tour makers would revolve to get a glimpse of the enshrined Buddha hair. And then, we will have a great chance to get some great deals in Bogyoke Aung San Market (aka Scott Market in some Myanmar tours).
Stay overnight in Yangon.

After breakfast, drive from Yango to Bago.Check in upon arrival and take a break from the long drive. Have lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Shwetha Lyaung Pagoda with the giant reclining Buddha, an absolute highlight to all Myanmar tours. Later, we will visit Shwemawdaw Pagoda sparklingly dominating the whole city. When sun is slowly setting, we will visit Kha Khat Wain Monastery where monks and novices are doing their daily ritual.
Stay overnight in Bago.

After breakfast at hotel, then morning drive to Kyaikhtiyo. Kyaikhtiyo is a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists. From the base camp (Kinpun Sakan) take a car ride up to Rathedaung (45 minutes) and then walk up to the Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda (45 minutes). This is where you will find the famous "Golden Rock", a huge boulder precariously perched on the edge of a cliff face seemingly defying gravity. It is believed that Buddha's hair is precisely placed on the Golden Rock stupa thereby keeping it's fine balance. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will be back to Bago. Have some free time in the peaceful town.
Stay overnight in Bago.

In the morning, we will drive back to Yangon, from where we will head to the ancient town of Thanlyin.
Once called Syriam, Thanlyin used to be an important trading port over-ruled by the Portugese and nowadays its surroundings offer many attractions for Myanmar tours makers. The old buildings still stand the evidence of the days of Proteguses colonial era. The 1822 meter long bridge spanning the Bago River made possible the 45 minutes drive from Yangon. Visit the fishing village of Kyuak Tan. The small village boasts for the Yele Pagoda, a temple complex on Khuak Tan Island in the Bago River. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, we will be back to Yangon. Enjoy an afternoon stroll in the famous Scott Market.
Stay overnight in Yangon.

Have some free time in Yangon. Later, you will fly to Hanoi. Check in upon arrival and have some free time at leisure.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.

This is the last day of your Indochina holiday, feeling attached to Indochina the wonderful and blessed land? Today, your private Myanmar tour guide will take you to the airport for the flight back home,ending up your beautiful jounery of Indochina tours.
Bon voyage and see you soon for your future Indochina tours!