14-Day Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Itinerary: Premium Private Tour

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This 14-day itinerary is designed for travelers making their first trip to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Travel across Vietnam from north to south, exploring Halong Bay, pretty ancient towns, historical cities, and the amazing Mekong Delta, immerse yourself in the mystery of Angkor Wat, and experience the lifestyle of Laos - a "lost paradise". Your personal ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Learn to cook Vietnamese cuisine in an interesting cooking class.
    • Learn about the turbulent history of Ho Chi Minh City.
    • Explore the Mekong Delta by a boat, and learn about its farming and fishing traditions.
    • Explore the Mekong Delta by a boat, and learn about its farming and fishing traditions.
    • Step into the less-visited Banteay Samre and watch sunset at Pre Rup in Siem Reap.
    • Offering the first pot of ricer to the monks in Luang Prabang.
    • Jump into the crystal-clear water of Kuangsi Waterfall.

What's this trip about?

    This 14-day itinerary is designed for travelers making their first trip to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Travel across Vietnam from north to south, exploring Halong Bay, pretty ancient towns, historical cities, and the amazing Mekong Delta, immerse yourself in the mystery of Angkor Wat, and experience the lifestyle of Laos - a "lost paradise". Your personal Asia Highlights travel adviser is ready to design an ideal tour for your interests, schedule, and budget. Leave all the hard work of planning a multi-country tour to your travel adviser, and just enjoy your trip!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHanoi
End CityLuang Prabang

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Cambodia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Hanoi
  • Hoi An
  • Luang Prabang
  • Siem Reap

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Guided Group

Trip includes

    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English-speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline while you are traveling

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1 Hanoi Arrival, Vietnam

Arrive in the capital city of Vietnam; Hanoi welcomes you with a smile. Transfer to your hotel and relax.

DAY 2 Hanoi's Cultures, History and Flavors

Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology which will introduce you to 50-plus ethnic minority groups with colorful cultures and lifestyles. Temple of Literature show you the influence of Chinese culture. In Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, your guide will bring history to life. G...

DAY 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay, Cruise in a Breeze

Transfer to Halong Bay Board the cruise boat. Enjoy the sailing around the bay with the limestone hills. See villages, caves, and islets.

DAY 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An

Transfer back to Hanoi when your cruise reaches the shore at noon. Fly from Hanoi to Danang and then drive to the pretty and peaceful Hoi An.

DAY 5 Vegetable Village and Cooking Class

Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village to observe local farmers working the organic fields using traditional methods. Pick fresh sawtooth coriander and Vietnamese mint for your cooking lesson later today. Transfer to the Red Bridge Cooking School. Learn the traditional methods of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food from scratch.

DAY 6 Old Memories of Hoi An, Fly to Ho Chi Minh

Measure Hoi An Ancient Town with your footsteps, your guide will lead you to Japanese Covered Bridge, Old House of Tan Ky and Fujian Assembly Hall. Transfer to Danang airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 7 Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Visit the Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Send out a postcard from the central post office and see how long i

DAY 8 Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap, Boat Ride in Mekong

Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre, one of the country's southern provinces, situated in the Delta of the Mekong River. Hop on an enjoyable motor boat to catch a glimpse of the Delta scenery, houses built on stilts and local fish farms. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and fly to Siem Reap.

DAY 9 Essence of Siem Reap

Explore Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Bayon Temple, and Angkor Wat . Your tour guide will share interesting insights and even divulge some secrets of Apsara (female celestial being) carvings.

DAY 10 Beyond the Center of Angkor Wat

Visit Bantey Srei which is situated in the jungles and built with pink sandstone, demonstrates the essences of Angkorian art. Stop at a less-known ruin, Banteay Samre. Visit the Cambodia Landmine Museum and learn about Aki Ra's lifelong efforts to eliminate landmines. Put a perfect ending at a secluded temple Pre Rup, an ideal location for sunset.

DAY 11 Siem Reap - Luang Prabang

Enjoy a lazy morning in Siem Reap before the flight to Luang Prabang, Laos. Take a relaxing walk in the peaceful town of Luang Prabang.

DAY 12 Charming Town of Luang Prabang

Participate in an important ritual: morning alms giving. To show respect, locals offer their first pot of sticky rice of the day to Buddhist monks, who walk a long distance barefoot into the town. Visit the morning market of Luang Prabang, Xieng Thong Temple, the Traditional Art Exhibition Center and the Royal Palace Museum.

DAY 13 Kuangsi Waterfall Dipping

Drive out of Luang Prabang and visit some villages on the way to Kuangsi Waterfall. Go swimming or jumping into the crystal-clear water or easy hiking around the forest.

DAY 14 Luang Prabang Departure

After breakfast onboard, you will be transferred to the airport. Thanks for traveling with Asia Highlights and hope to see you again soon!

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Price per day$213
Last Updated: 5/17/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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China Highlights is the online travel service platform operated by the team of professional travel consultants at CITS Guilin. Started in early 1998, it was one of the earliest "China Travel" web sites. The brand name "China Highlights" has come to mean a reliable company. We have provided thousands of customers their unforgettable "China Experience".

With this dream, China Highlights was established in 1998: one man, one computer. With years of development, we now have English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian language teams. Each year 100+ colleagues in Guilin's head office help 10,000+ visitors discover China.

We provide Private Tour packages to all parts of China, and specialize in customizing and tailor-making tours for individuals, families and groups to specific requirements at great value for money. Hotels and restaurants are carefully selected to provide comfort and the best local food. Our English speaking guides are knowledgeable and experienced. We take you to the best attractions and sights in comfortable cars with safe drivers.

"Discovery Your Way!" means China Highlights specialize in 'discovery', that is finding out new and exciting things about China, and "customizing:, which means tailoring a tour to "your way". It has been our slogan since 2006 and it sums up key areas of our service: providing a genuine China experience with unbeatable flexibility.

Why Choose Us

Our company has been operating as a full service travel agency in China since 1959, and we've been online for over a decade. That’s a long time in Internet terms. Here are several reasons why more than 10,000 clients per year put their faith in us, as their China tour provider.

Freedom and flexibility:

"Discovery your way" is our motto and it is something that we are passionate about. We express this passion by giving our clients the tools to discover China in the way that best suits them.

--Small private groups: See China in the luxury in your own private vehicle with your own guide and driver.

--Tailor-made and customized tours: We specialize in tailor-made and customized travel.

Unique and Authentic China Experience:

We put together an itinerary based on your needs ensuring that you see the real China, eat authentic local food, and feel like you have been a participant not just an observer.

--Authentic food and dining experiences

--Great China destinations

--We try to use local guides that belong to a local ethnic group in areas like Tibet and the Silk Road.

Quality, Integrity and Honesty:

In our business, attention to detail is the key to quality. Every tour that we book is meticulously planned to try to ensure that it runs seamlessly.

--Relaxed and fair cancellation policy

--Real value for money

--No hidden costs

--Full disclosure of information including detailed flight information on the itinerary

--Fairness and equity to customers, staff and suppliers.

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We believe in ourselves, so that’s why we offer our unique money back Value and Service Guarantee. We keep our promises. Just ask our past customers. If something does go wrong, we fix it.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International travel expenses to enter or leave Asia.
    • Visa Fees
    • Excess Baggage Charges.
    • Personal Expenses
    • Meals: Any meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.
    • Insurance
    • Single Room Supplement
    • Gratuities, Tips to Guides or Drivers
Cancellation policy

Cancellation Refunds

We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your trip to China, however, we realize that there are many valid reasons that this can happen.

In the event of a cancellation, you enjoy a 100% refund of any payments made to China Highlights prior to 3 weeks before departure. The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows except as specified by your travel advisor:

  • Cancellation received prior to 22 days before departure: 100 % refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancellation received from 15 to 21 days before departure: 70% refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancellation received from 8 to 14 days before departure: 50% refund of all monies paid.
  • Cancellation received from 0 to 7 days before departure: no refund.
  • No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the payment.
  • After the trip has commenced, no refund for unused services due to your unwillingness/inability to participate, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.

Special Notes:

The terms for cancellation for tours of more than 10 people may vary from case to case. Please ask your travel advisor regarding the cancellation policy for a group of over 10 people.

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Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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