20-Day Glorious Indochina Holiday

Leaving your home for an Indochina holiday, one thing you expect must be friendly welcome by your private tour guide, which encounters once you land in Hanoi for the first stop in your Indochina tours. IOT's private guide picks you up and drives you to hotel for check-in.
Hanoi, standing for a perfect gateway into Vietnam, has gracious landscape and rich culture that immerge every Vietnam tour maker. Today, you will be at your own pace to explore this lovely city.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.

In the morning, you will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple,making it a memorable day for your Vietnam tours! Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, get a deeper reading into Hanoi with the visit to Van Mieu Temple. Later, you will make a one-hour cycling ride around the Old Quarter. Stop at Ngoc Son Temple for a short visit.
In night, we will take an overnight train to Lao Cai, a transmit for all the Vietnam tour makers who want to get to Sapa.
Stay overnight in the train.

Arrive at Lao Cai train station in the early morning, IOT's private guide will pick you up and take you to Sapa through the winding roads terraced hillsides to your hotel. After breakfast, a morning walking tour of Sapa gives you the chance to capture the bustling morning of the local markets and rural life in Lao Chai - Ta Van Village. Free time till lunch.
In the afternoon, we will trek up ( Sapa trekking has already been thousands of Vietnam tours makers' favourite) to the hilltribe villages.The trekking route will make a great afternoon for you. Go back to your hotel before dark.
Stay overnight in Sapa.
.(*Note: As you arrive in Sapa very early, we will arrange an early check-in for you to take a nap, refresh and have breakfast, which is one special feature we boast for our private Vietnam tour service.) 

Waking up to embrace the first sunshine make it an unforgettable piece of memory in your Vietnam tours.  (*Note: As you arrive in Sapa at 4am, we will arrange an early check-in for you to take a nap, refresh and have breakfast, which is one special feature we boast for our private Vietnam tour service.)
Today your Sapa trip drives you to Silver Waterfall,cooling yourself in the waters and scenery. Another less-stepped site, Heaven Gate, will immerge you in peace. Some put that Sapa is one blessing land that blesses its Vietnam tour diggers, which you'd prove while we take on the trip to Tafin Village of Dzao and H'mong people. Have picnic lunch en route.
After getting out of the village with the kids' waving goodbye, we will go to Lao Cai train station for an overnight train to Hanoi.
Stay overnight on the train.

Arrive in Hanoi just to catch the early sun for another Vietnam holiday morning! Take a break from the long journey and then IOT's private van will drive you to Halong Bayone of the most popular sites for all Vietnam tours.
Itineraries differ in different cruise junks, nevertheless, you will likely see 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.

The bay is like a dream for your Vietnam holiday, isn't it? This morning, you will have breakfast with the marvelous view. Later, a boat will take you back to the shore, from where IOT's private van will drive you back to Hanoi.
In the afternoon, we will take a flight to Danang, the transmit point for Vietnam tours to Southern coast. In Danang, your private Vietnam tour guide will escort you to Hoi An. Check in upon arrival and enjoy the colorful night in Hoi An.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.

My Son Holy Land, once a capital and religious center of Cham people, one the World Heritage of Vietnam. For a Vietnam tour into the heart of the ancient Vietnam, you might need My Son to guide you. This morning, we will drive away from Hoi An to this fairy land. Have lunch in a nearby restaurant and then we will be back to Hoi An.
After lunch, take a light excursion to go around tiny town of Hoi An and visit 400-year-old Japanese Bridge, 300-year-old Chinese temple, 200-year-old Vietnamese former merchants' house. Numbers don't mean anything, history thickness behind does. After the tour, you will be free in the charming town of Hoi An.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Your Indochina holiday embrakes for another lovely day.
After breakfast, we drive our way to Hue in the morning, the view of the coast and Danang from the top of the Hai Van Pass makes your Vietnam holiday journey very interesting and you are in for an excellent photo shooting. We will also visit the famous Marble Mountain, which stands for the five essential elements that establish nature. Sure the folktale will be quite an amusement for your Vietnam tours! Have lunch en route.
We will arrive in Hue in the afternoon, check in upon arrival and have some free time on your own.
Stay overnight in Hue.

Have breakfast in your hotel and then we follow the cobbled paths through the grounds of the Imperial Citadel and tour the Forbidden Purple City. Following the design of the Forbidden City in China yet with distinctive inspiration, Hue proudly holds this site as its major attractions luring world-wide Vietnam tours fans. Later, you can get some great deals done at the local Dong Ba Market. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will sail the Perfume River by royal dragon boat to serene Thien Mu Pagoda and drive to visit the majestic Royal Tomb of King Ming Mang. Back to Hue before sunset.
At night, you will take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in upon arrival and have a sweet dream in this charming city.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Today, your Vietnam holiday starts with a nice colonial center with broad promenades, squares, French colonial-era style buildings, temples and pagodas. Our stops are inclusive of Reunification Palace, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Notre Dame Cathedral and Thien Hau Pagoda. Living in its good old days with the name of Saigon, what this riverside metropolis reveals to all the Vietnam tours makers is the seamless blend of yesterdays and todays, as well as western and eastern cultures. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
Have some free time at leisure after lunch. In the late afternoon, you will be taken to Can Tho by IOT's private Vietnam tour guide. Check in upon arrival. Enjoy a free stroll in this graceful waterfront town.
Stay overnight in Can Tho.

The early morning fair over the Cai Be Floating Market is considered as a showcase of Mekong Delta life for all Vietnam tours. This morning, we will get up early and take a private boat to this bustling overwater market. Later, we will visit a small island, where seasonal fruit is served and you can chat with the local folks. Have lunch in an orchard.
In the afternoon, IOT's private van will drive you back to Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free time before the flight to Phnom Penh.
Arriving in Phnom Penh at the evening, IOT's professional Cambodia tour guide will make you feel the country's hospitality by a warm welcome. Check in upon arrival.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

Rugged small town growing up to be a thriving capital city, that is Phnom Penh, the first gateway for Indochina tour makers to get acquaint with Cambodia.
Today, IOT's professional Cambodia tour guide leads you to Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Raung Damrei Museum and National Museum of Fine Arts, all of which speak for the essential parts of Phnom Penh. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to the infamous Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.

Have breakfast in your hotel, free exploration in Phnom Penh before we fly to Siem Reap, a must-visit for all Cambodia tours. Check in upon arrival.
In the afternoon, we will drive our way to 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.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

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.
In the afternoon, enjoy your free time in the twon.
At night, we will attend a traditional Apsara dance, a real treat for your Cambodia tours. Known as Khmer Ballet, this art form nowadays is evolving around the lore of the apsaras, these celestial courtesans who may be found carved in the stones in Angkor Wat.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Have you heard of the name Gem of Angkor? Here is where many Cambodia tour makers linger, here is where countless great photos are taken, yes, and here is Banteay Srei, the City of Queen. It is hard to tell when is the best time to savor its beauty for every angel of it counts as picture perfect. Today, in your own Cambodia tours, you will be close to the pulse of this mysterious yet graceful ruin complex. Banteay Srei is smaller than other temple complex of Angkor Wat; however, it well earns the name as Gem of Angkor for its meticulously exquisite carving and elegant layout. We will spend the morning in Banteay Srei and drive back to Siem Reap for lunch.
In the afternoon, kick back in cafe and watch time passing by.
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, just in time for an Apsara show.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Indochina Odyssey Tours, your exclusive Indochina tour operator puts a dot in Luang Prabang for your Indohchina tours. This morning, you will fly to Luang Prabang from Siem Reap. Check in upon arrival.
After a short break, we will start a city tour.Luang Prabang's major attractions will greet us. First, we will visit Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple.Of course, Wat Xieng Thong, should never be overlooked for your Laos holiday. 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. Putting an end to the first day Laos tours, we will go back to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

First thing for every Laos tours maker to do in the morning is to visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. IOT's private van takes us to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will be back to the town and have some free time on your own.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

It takes us 3 days to savor Laos' mejesty for your Laos holiday, which comes to the utmost in an elephant safari in Elephant Park Project along the Nam Khan riverbanks.Have lunch at the camp.
In the afternoon, we will make a cool-off stop in Tad Sea Waterfall on our way back to the hotel.
Sun is setting and it's time for us to say goodbye to Laos. Take a flight to Hanoi, check in upon arrival.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.

This is the last day for your Indochina tours. IOT has completed the role of a professional Indcohina tour operator. We will drop you off at the airport and wave goodbye to you with the most sincere welcome for your future Indochina tours!
Bon voyage!