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15-Day Indochina Tour of Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos

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Overview

Embark on a 15-day Indochina tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, travel into the heart and soul of Indochina.

You'll begin your trip in the dreamy clutches of Hanoi, a modern yet ancient city, and sail on amazing Halong Bay with over 3000 mountainous lush green islands jutting out the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. You'll then head to the Imperial city of Hue for your fix of grand temples, royal tombs and palaces.

For an equally enrapturing experience, you'll visit Hoi An and allow yourself to be seduced by the charm that oozes through the ancient city and gets swept away in the fun-loving charisma of its inhabitants. You'll then explore in Vietnam's south, cruise the Mekong Delta and discover some of the islands.

You'll immerse yourself in the cultures of Cambodia and Laos through these beautiful countries and explore the incredible Angkor complex and pay your respects with a visit to the Wat Thmei Pagoda (Killing Fields). Then, you'll head to Laos and tour the breathtaking scenery around Luang Prabang before finishing up in the atmospheric city of Vientiane.

Combining the highlights of three countries, this Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos tour will open your eyes to the delights of Indochina and leave you awe-struck by these magical locations.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Begin Your Indochina Tour of Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos

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Begin Your Indochina Tour of Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos

On arrival at Hanoi international airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel for check-in and refreshment. Afterwards, you will embark on a short orientation tour of the city. On the tour, you'll visit the St Joseph Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Jade Temple and the Temple of Literature. In the late afternoon, you'll hop on an hour rickshaw tour around the Old Quarter before enjoying a local dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Lan Vien Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Hoan Kiem Lake

    Ngoc Son Temple

    St Joseph Cathedral

    Hanoi Opera House

    Temple of Literature

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

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    Restaurants

    Quan An Ngon Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Hoàn Kiếm

Day 2

Hanoi to Halong & Overnight Cruise

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Hanoi to Halong & Overnight Cruise

Today, you'll check out and travel around four hours to Halong Bay where you'll embark on your overnight cruise. This is a traditional junk, perfect to sit near the window and admire the scenery at a slow pace. After lunch, you'll stop at the Surprise Cave and enjoy some beach activities at Ti Top or Soi Sim Beach. In the evening, you'll have a delicious dinner on board and then relax and chat with other passengers or try your hand at squid fishing.

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    Accommodation

    Bai Tho Junk

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    Activities

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Surprise Cave

    Soi Sim Beach

    Squid Fishing

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    Restaurants

    Bai Tho Junk

    Bai Tho Junk

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Hạ Long

Day 3

Halong Bay back to Hanoi

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Halong Bay back to Hanoi

After a leisurely breakfast, you'll take a small bamboo boat to visit the Luon Caves. Passing through the entrance, you come across a tranquil lake surrounded by limestone mountains. Afterwards, it's back to the Junk to explore the natural wonders of the area before checking out and having an early lunch while cruising back to the mainland. Your driver will take you back to Hanoi.

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    Accommodation

    Lan Vien Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Luon Cave Kayaking

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    Restaurants

    Bai Tho Junk

    Hanoi Old QuarterOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Halong Bay to Hanoi

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Hanoi

    Haiphong

    Quảng Ninh Province

Day 4

Fly to Hoi An via Da Nang

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Fly to Hoi An via Da Nang

This morning, you'll enjoy some shopping before transferring to the airport for a short flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, your driver will pick you up at Da Nang airport and take you to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. You'll then drive to the Marble Mountains, named after the five elements: Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). Afterwards, you'll transfer to Hoi An to your luxury hotel and the rest of the day will be free for you to enjoy however you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An Historic Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Hanoi Old QuarterOptional Activity

    Marble Mountains

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    Restaurants

    Streets RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi Street Train to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Da Nang International AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Da Nang International Airport to Hội An

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Da Nang

    Hội An

Day 5

My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An City Tour

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My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An City Tour

After breakfast, you'll visit My Son Sanctuary, a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu temples constructed by the Kings of Champa. You'll then have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, followed by a visit to Quan Cong Temple, the Old House of Tan Ky, the Japanese Covered Bridge. Then, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. After dinner, you can take in the nightlife of the vibrant ancient town admiring the boats on the river and the lanterns all around.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An Historic Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    My Son Sanctuary

    Phuc Kien Assembly Hall

    Hoi An Museum of Folk Culture

    Old House of Tan Ky

    Japanese Covered Bridge

    Free Time in Hoi An

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    Restaurants

    Little Faifo Restaurant

    Lantern Town RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to My Son Sanctuary

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Quang Nam Province

Day 6

Hoi An to Hue

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Hoi An to Hue

After breakfast, you'll cycle to a local farm in the charming little village of Tra Que. Here, you'll talk to the farmers, join in preparing the land and fertilising it with seaweed from the local lake. You'll enjoy a hands-on experience helping to prepare some local dishes with your local chef and enjoy your cooking straight after. Mid-afternoon, you'll leave Hoi An and head to Hue, your next destination. After dinner, you will take a boat cruise on the Perfume River.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Romance4 star

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    Activities

    Biking to Tra Que Village

    Boat Trip on Perfume River

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    Restaurants

    Tra Que Village

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Hue

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Thua Thien Hue

Day 7

Explore Hue & Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

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Explore Hue & Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Today, you will be taken on a half-day tour of Hue to take in the main sights. An important centre for Vietnam and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Imperial city of Hue has plenty to explore, from amazing citadels to royal tombs such as Minh Mang and Tu Duc. After a local lunch, you'll transfer to Hue airport for your short flight to Ho Chi Minh City, your next destination. Upon reaching the city, you'll have the rest of the evening free to relax or explore on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Palace Saigon4 star

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    Activities

    Hue Imperial City

    Tu Duc Tomb

    Thien Mu Pagoda

    Nguyen HueOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Ancient Hue RestaurantOptional Activity

    Nam Viet RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hue to Phu Bai Airport

    Plane from Phu Bai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nguyen Hue

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 8

Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

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Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

This morning, you will visit the tunnels of Cu Chi, which are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in South Vietnam. The tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War. After lunch, you'll visit the Reunification Palace, the site of the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, then to Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, perhaps the grandest one in all of Southeast Asia.

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    Accommodation

    Palace Saigon4 star

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    Activities

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Independence Palace

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Explore Saigon by NightOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Indochine Restaurant Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels

    Private Driver from Cu Chi Tunnels to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 9

Explore the Mekong Delta & Fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia

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Explore the Mekong Delta & Fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia

After breakfast at your hotel, you will drive to My Tho, located near the Mekong Delta. Here, you'll take an interesting boat journey to Unicorn Island to visit a bee farm. Then, you'll change to smaller rowing boats to glide along the canals to the delicious smells of the coconut candy factory. For lunch, you'll try the local speciality "Tai Tuong". Afterwards, you'll head back to Ho Chi Minh City to catch a short flight to Siem Reap, the next destination on your Indochina tour.

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    Accommodation

    Angkor Holiday Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Unicorn Island

    Bee Farm My Tho

    Mekong Delta Boat Ride

    Coconut Candy Village

    Angkor Night MarketOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Yellow Mango RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Mỹ Tho

    Private Driver from Mỹ Tho to Ho Chi Minh City

    Plane from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Siem Reap International Airport

    Private Driver from Siem Reap International Airport to Krong Siem Reap

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Ben Tre

    Vietnam

    Tien Giang

    Siem Reap

Day 10

Explore Siem Reap & Tonle Sap

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Explore Siem Reap & Tonle Sap

After breakfast, you will visit Angkor Silk Farm then continue to Angkor National Museum, two highlights of an extended visit to Siem Reap. After lunch in a local restaurant, you'll take a boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake connecting to Mekong River. In the afternoon, you'll return to Siem Reap town where the rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your own pace. In the evening, you may want to head to the lively Pub Street.

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    Accommodation

    Angkor Holiday Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Angkor Silk Farm

    Angkor National Museum

    Tonlé Sap

    Pub StreetOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Tonle Mekong Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Krong Siem Reap to Angkor National Museum

    Tuk-Tuk from Tonlé Sap to Krong Siem Reap

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Cambodia

Day 11

Explore the Angkor Wat Temples

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Explore the Angkor Wat Temples

Today you will be taken on a full-day tour of the famous Angkor temples in Siem Reap such as majestic Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple and Banteay Srei Temple. Before visiting Banteay Srei Temple, a delicious local lunch will be served. After visiting the Landmine Museum, the rest of the day will be free for you to spend however you wish, it may involve a little trip to the night market to shop for souvenirs. Today will be sure to be a highlight of your Indochina tour!

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    Accommodation

    Angkor Holiday Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Angkor Wat

    Ta Prohm

    South Gate of Angkor Thom

    Bayon Temple

    Banteay Srei Temple

    Landmine Museum

    Angkor Night MarketOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Por Cuisine

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Krong Siem Reap to Angkor Wat

    Tuk-Tuk from Cambodia Landmine Museum to Krong Siem Reap

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Banteay Srei

    Siem Reap Province

Day 12

Siem Reap to Luang Prabang in Laos

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Siem Reap to Luang Prabang in Laos

This morning, you'll have some free time for last-minute shopping or exploring Siem Reap one last time at your own pace. After lunch, you'll visit the Wat Thmei, which was formerly a site of killing fields in Siem Reap during the Khmer Rouge era. You'll then transfer to Siem Reap airport to take a short flight to Luang Prabang in Laos where you'll be staying for the next couple of days. Upon arriving at your resort, you'll have the evening free to relax.

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    Accommodation

    Chanthavinh Resort & Spa4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Siem Reap

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Krong Siem Reap to Krong Siem Reap

    Private Driver from Krong Siem Reap to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport

    Plane from Krong Siem Reap to Luang Prabang

    Private Driver from Luang Prabang Airport to Luang Prabang

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Luang Prabang Province

Day 13

Explore Luang Prabang

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Explore Luang Prabang

An early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms from the faithful residents. Then, you'll embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River to see the mystery Pak Ou Caves with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues in various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. After lunch, your city tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace, Wat Xieng Thong and Mount Phousi.

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    Accommodation

    Chanthavinh Resort & Spa4 star

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    Activities

    Luang Prabang Morning Market

    Ban Xang Hai

    Pak Ou Caves

    Royal Palace Museum

    Wat Xiengthong

    Mount Phousi

    Luang Prabang Night Market

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    Transportations

    Boat from Luang Prabang to Ban Xang Hai

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Luang Prabang Province

    Luang Prabang

    Laos

Day 14

Luang Prabang to Vientiane

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Luang Prabang to Vientiane

This morning, you'll depart to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or a walk along the forest trails, then learn about butterflies and local flora at Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park. You'll then take a short flight to Vientiane. After lunch, on your tour, you'll visit Wat Si Saket, Wat Pha Kaew and That Luang Stupa. End your day by watching the sunset over Mekong River and perhaps visiting the night market.

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    Accommodation

    Xaysomboune Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Kuang Si Waterfall

    Kuang Si Butterfly Park

    Wat Si Saket

    Patuxay Monument

    Haw Phra Kaew

    Pha That Luang

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Luang Prabang to Kuang Si Waterfall

    Private Driver from Kuang Si Waterfall to Luang Prabang Airport

    Plane from Luang Prabang Airport to Wattay International Airport

    Private Driver from Wattay International Airport to Vientiane

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Luang Prabang Province

    Vientiane

Day 15

Buddha Park & Vientiane Departure

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Buddha Park & Vientiane Departure

This morning, you'll check out of the hotel and visit the Buddha Park, an enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow. There are approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and revealing his ideas about the universe. Afterwards, you'll transfer to Vientiane airport for your flight home marking the end of your Indochina tour.

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    Activities

    Buddha Park

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    Transportations

    Tuk-Tuk from Xaysomboun Boutique Hotel to Wattay International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vientiane

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 53 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Please note: The hotels in this itinerary are subject to change at the same level without prior notice, depending on the hotel's availability upon request and confirmation.
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