Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam
$2500
per person
An exceptional journey to the highest places in Indochina inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, such as the legendary Halong Bay, serene monasteries of Luang Prabang and the majestic temples of Angkor buried in their lush jungle.
12 days / 11 nights
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Destination
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IncludedLaos, Cambodia & Vietnam
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Not IncludedNuits en hôtel 4*Le billet d’avionDeparture TaxesAssuranceLes taxes d’aéroportPersonal GuideBreakfast
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Day 1 - Beirut / Doha / Hanoi
Overnight on board.
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Day 2 - Rickshaw tour of Hanoi’s old quarters
- Meet and greet at airport, transfer to town. Pleasant rickshaw ride through the colonial quarters for a first glimpse of Vietnam’s cultural capital. Then visit to the Ngoc Son Temple and the Lake of the Restored Sword.
- Lunch and free time before dinner
- Overnight in Hanoi
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Day 3 - Hanoi’s nostalgic charm
- Tour of the city to discover its colonial and traditional atmosphere: The Tran Quoc and Quan Tanh Pagodas, the Museum of Fine-Arts, the Literature Temple which is dedicated to Confucius and the delicate One Pillar Pagoda. After lunch, visit the amazing Museum of Ethnology, then stroll around the 36 Corporations neighbourhood, along the alleys lined with busy stalls.
- Overnight in Hanoi
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Day 4 - Junk cruise (Hanoi/Halong - 180 km + cruise
- Early morning departure to Halong. Board the junk for a romantic cruise along the meanders of the bay, amid islands, creeks and fantastically-shaped peaks.
- Lunch and dinner on board.
- Overnight in Halong
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Day 5 - Lazy cruise and puppet show (Halong / Hanoi - 200 km)
- Brunch on board while you continue cruising through the unique landscapes of this mythical bay. Disembark by late morning, then en route to Hanoi with a stop at the village of Vinh Bao, home of the traditional puppets. Meet the craftsmen who will offer you a private show.
- Arrival to Hanoi by end of day.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 6 - Flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang «Welcome to Laos »
- Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang, meet and greet then transfer to your hotel. First glimpse of the old religious capital of the Land of Million Elephants: Visit the Wat Visoun, the That Makmo and the Wat Sene where you will get to listen to the evening prayers. Sunset on the banks of the Mekong at Wat Siphouthabath.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Day 7 - Luang Prabang, heart of Laos
- Visit the Museum of Ethnology and the National Museum then bicycle ride to the weaving village of Ban Phanom. In the afternoon, visit the Wat Xieng Thong Monastery, a masterpiece of balance and model of classic Laotian temples, and the elegant Wat Mai, characteristic of the Luang Prabang style, before climbing up the Phousi Hill which dominates the city.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Day 8 - Khamu ethnic minority villages to Khuang Sy Waterfall
- Cross the Khamu villages through narrow roads with a stop at the village of Ban Na Ouane before reaching Khuang Sy Waterfall where you can go for a swim.
- Return to Luang Prabang for lunch and free afternoon.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Day 9 - Flight from Luang Prabang to Siem Reap, Angkor « Welcome to Cambodia »
- At dawn, processions of bonzes gathering the offerings for the day then return to the hotel for breakfast.
- Catch your flight to Siem Reap in the early afternoon. Meet and greet then transfer to your hotel. Free time until dinner.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 10 - Angkor
- In the morning, discover by tuk-tuk the city of Angkor Thom, capital of Jayavarman VII, with its south gate preceded by an imposing row of giants, the famous Bayon with its enigmatic smiling faces, the impressive Baphuon that was recently re-opened after 60 years of renovation, the Elephant Terrace and the bas-relief of the Terrace of the Leper King.
- In the afternoon, visit the Senteurs Workshop which is specialized in the manufacture of products from perfumes and essential oils as well as locally grown herbs and spices.
- Then visit the famous Angkor Wat Temple which is listed as a UNESCO heritage site. Built during the 12th century, this temple is dedicated to Vishnou. It is the epitome of balance and an architectural perfection, and represents the peak of Angkorian art.
- In the evening, attend a show combining music, dance, acrobatics, juggling and contortion at the Phare.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 11 - Stroll through the history of Angkor kings
- Enjoy the sunrise from Angkor Vat. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Discover the extremely elegant Banteay Srei site, a true lacework of stone with its bas-relief of pink sandstone and a masterpiece of 10th century classic Khmer art. Then visit a palm sugar plant and the amazing, remarkably renovated Banteay Samre.
- In the afternoon, discover the mysterious Ta Prohm which is invaded by tentacular roots from the kapok trees. Visit the temples that were built during the reign of the last great Khmer king Jayavarman VII: the giant sandstone maze of Preah Khan, the delicate Neak Pean which is surrounded by ponds and the Ta Som with its row of courtyards and square towers.
- Dinner-show of classic Cambodian dances.
- Overnight in Siem Reap
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Day 12 - Tonlé Sap Lake and farewell to Angkor (Siem Reap / Bangkok /Doha / Beirut)
- In the morning, cross the Cambodian countryside amid the ricefields and plantations. Stop at a family to savor fresh coconut milk then embark on the traditional boats on Tonle Sap Lake to visit a village on stilts.
- Return to the hotel for lunch.
- In the afternoon, visit the Angkor National Museum.
- Transfer to the airport in the early evening for your flight to Paris via Hanoi.
March 2020 (Group of 10 – 15 persons)
- 3 nights Hanoi / 1 night cruise (halong) / 3 nights Luang Prabang / 3 nights Siem reap
- 2500 USD per person basic double room (with half board)
- 3300 USD per person basic single room (with half board)
- Hanoi, the nostalgic, along with 3 UNESCO heritage sites: Halong Bay,Luang Prabang and Angkor.
- Traditional Laotian villages, amazing little-known Khmer temples of Neak Pan and Preah Khan.
- A private water puppet show in a Vietnamese village of artists and circus acts in Angkor
- The Wat Visoun, That Makmo and the Wat Sene
- Luang Prabang the heart of Laos
- Khamu ethnic minority villages to Khuang Sy Waterfall
- Angkor, Siem Reap
- 11 nights in a 4 * hotels with half board (breakfast & dinner)
- 4-star cruise with overnight onboard, from Hanoi to Halong
- Private transfers airport / hotel / airport
- Private guide and bus for the organized tours
- All the entrance fees for the monuments and the museums
- Domestic flight
Most travelers visit Cambodia from November to March. If you prefer to dodge the crowds and go when prices are lower, the best time to visit Cambodia is from May to early October. Cambodia is warm year-round with temperatures rarely dipping below 68°F (20°C), wherever you go. Seasons are broken into wet and dry season.