Splendid Indochina Holiday

Setting an entry elsewhere (Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City), you will start your Indochina tours with the first stop in Vientiane, Laos. Indochina Odyssey Tours has your private Indochina tour guide waiting for you at the airport. We will take you to the hotel for check-in, and then you will have some free time on your own.
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.In the late afternoon, we will take a flight to Luang Prabang. Check in upon arrival.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today, we will have breakfast before walking down the shady sidewalks to Luang Prabang's most famed temple: Wat Xieng Thong, doubtlessly the most magnificant temple in town, representing classic Luang Prabang temple architecture. Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in use with unique architectural features.Wat Aham, chance to see devotees coming to make offerings to the town's most important spirit shrine at the base of the two large banya trees.Have lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will drive to Tad Sae Waterfall for a cool break in water. Afterwards, we will be back to Luang Prabang and go up to Mountain Phousii for a peaceful sunset over the town.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
At dusk, we will climb up the Phousii Mountain for a peaceful sunset.

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,free exploration at your own pace, and then we will fly to the next stop for your Indochina tours: Hanoi in Vietnam.
You will reach Hanoi in the afternoon, IOT's private tour guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel for check-in. Afterwards, you will enjoy a one-hour cycling trip in the Old Quarter district to find what colonial aera leaves behind for the upcoming Vietnam tours makers.
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, then attending a Water Puppet Show at Thang Long Theatre.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.

This morning we drive to Halong Bay (approximately 3 hours). Halong Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. In 1994 this unique landscape was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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 and 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.

06:30 Tai Chi exercise at the sun deck and continuation of cruise
08:00 Breakfast Buffet served in the restaurant
11:00 Check-out on board and disembarkation at Emeraude Café
We will meet you at the wharf and then drive you to the Hanoi airport, where you will take your ongoing flight to Hue,the next surprise for your Indochina tours!
As the night falls, we will be landing in Hue, one of the most postcard-printed Vietnam tour destinations. Check in and relax for tomorrow's Vietnam holiday.
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.
Stay overnight in Hue.

We drive our way to Hoi An 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 Hoi An in the afternoon, check in upon arrival and have some free time on your own.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.

A highlight to any Vietnam tour,Hoi An is oozing its charm. Today, you will take an easy 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. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
You will be free in the afternoon. Sunny beach, another feature for your Vietnam tour in Hoi An, will be ideal for a cool off.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.

In the morning, we will drive to Da Nang. Flying from Danang to Nha Trang, you will take in the thonging coastline all the way. Check in upon arrival.
Enjoy your free day in Nha Trang!
Stay overnight in Nha Trang.

Seemingly to moonlight as a commercial port, Nha Trang still stands proudly as one of the major beach destinations for any Vietnam tours.
Enjoy what Nha Trang offers you for an ideal Vietnam holiday!
Stay overnight in Nha Trang.

Have breakfast in the hotel and free time before we fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in upon arrival and take a short break, after which we will start an afternoon tour visiting the major sites for your Vietnam tours.
Our steps pave the path to Reunification Palace, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Notre Dame Cathedral and Thien Hau Pagoda. A short shopping trip to Ben Thanh Market ends up today's Vietnam tour perfectly.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Heading out of the bustling city, we ride along rice field to My Tho, a famous stop for any Vietnam tours in Mekong region. Upon arrival, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien River. The exciting cruise continues to Unicorn Island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house.
Next stops are the coconut candy, work shops and then we will be back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Lighten up much by the war-related yesterdays, Ho Chi Minh City holds many a historian sites. Today, you will be picked up by our English-speaking guide to visit Cu Chi Tunnels. This tunnel system was established and used by the Vietcong during the war of independence. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for Vietnam tours visitors. This gigantic underground network connects villages around, making it a wonderful destination for all kinds of Vietnam tours. Have lunch and we will be back to Ho Chi Minh City.
In the afternoon, we will take the flight to Siem Reap, a glittering spotlight for your Indochina tours. Check in upon arrival.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast in your hotel, we will visit Angkor Wat, the largest and most breathtaking monument at Angkor. Built as the funerary temple for Suryavarman II, who ruled from 1112 to 1152, Angkor never fails to reward the Cambodia tour fans with its grand scale, surreal bas reliefs and unbelievable attention to detail. At noon, IOT's private Cambodia tour guide will drive you back to Siem Reap for lunch.
This afternoon, we will focus our Cambodia holiday on Angkor Thom, including Pimeanakas, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and finally, the Bayon, with its mysterious towers and beautiful bas reliefs. We will be back to Siem Reap before sunset.
Later, you will be invited to a traditional Apsara dinner show. Enjoy the excellent dance and great food!
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.

After breakfast, enjoy your free time in the amazing city of Siem Reap before your fly to your choosen departure city(Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi) for the flight home.
IOT's done the whole Indochina tour operator job for you, and we sincerely wish to see you soon for future Indochina tours!
Bon voyage!