Guide

Local German-speaking tour guides, except on board the junk (English-speaking)

Transport

All transfers, trips and sightseeing as per program

Meals

14 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 1 x dinner

Flights

Scheduled flights D/A/CH - Luang Prabang - Hanoi - Danang/Hue - Saigon - Siem Reap - D/A/CH

Accommodation

14 nights in the above hotels or equivalent

Others

Entrance fees, national park fees

Not included:

Others

All meals and drinks not mentioned in the program Expenses of a personal nature tips Visa fees

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Day 1 Germany/Austria/Switzerland - Luang Parbang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Germany/Austria/Switzerland - Luang Parbang

Flight with Qatar Airways or other renowned airlines from Germany/Austria/Switzerland to Luang Prabang.
Day 2 Luang Prabang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang

Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, reception by the local tour guide and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel Luang Say Inn***
Day 3 Luang Prabang &Amp; Pak Ou Cave
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang &Amp; Pak Ou Cave

The city of Luang Prabang, with its privileged location where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet and at the foot of an ancient mountain range, is one of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Asia. You are sure to explore the city’s oldest temple, Vat Visoun, the temples of Vat Xieng Thong and Vat Senna. To make the most of your visit to this picturesque city, our guide will share his knowledge of Luang Prabang’s history, architecture and culture with you. In the afternoon, you will board a local motorboat to cruise to Pak Ou Cave, the most famous Buddhist site in the Luang Prabang area. During this beautiful excursion on the Mekong River, lined with steep karst cliffs and small villages, you can observe life on the riverbank. After the boat trip, you will reach the cave. After climbing the steps to the entrance, you will be amazed at how many Buddha statues you will find inside the cave.

Overnight stay at Hotel Luang Say Inn***
Day 4 Luang Prabang &Amp; Kuang Si Waterfall
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang &Amp; Kuang Si Waterfall

In the morning, visit the National Museum in the former royal palace, which houses a collection of personal belongings of the royal family. Afterwards, take a drive to the Kuang Si Waterfalls, one of the highlights of Luang Prabang. These rushing waterfalls consist of limestone formations and countless turquoise pools. For visitors to northern Laos, the waterfalls are a must-see destination. The lower level of the falls has been turned into a public park, where you can take a break and enjoy the shady, refreshingly cool atmosphere of the falls. The main interest lies further up the trail: numerous small, natural limestone pools formed by water erosion. Enjoy the surroundings and spend some time swimming or relaxing in some of the pools.

Overnight stay at the Hotel Luang Say Inn***
Day 5 Luang Prabang - Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang - Hanoi

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Hanoi. Your driver will be waiting for you and take you to your hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel Hong Ngoc Cochinchine***
Day 6 Hanoi &Amp; Water Puppet Theater
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi &Amp; Water Puppet Theater

In the morning, you start your full-day discovery tour of the capital with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This is a homage to the architecture of the Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow, a traditional stilt house and the one-pillar pagoda - built in the 11th century. Later you will visit the Ethnographic Museum. Founded in 1997 at the Francophonie Summit, it is both a research center and a public museum, exhibiting 54 ethnic groups found throughout Vietnam. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu in Vietnamese), located on the site where the first university of Vietnam was founded. Built in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the university was initially reserved for princes and mandarins. With its ancient courtyards, altars and roofs, Van Mieu is a special example of Vietnamese architecture. The tour then continues to the Old Quarter and the area around Hoan Kiem Lake.

In the evening, you will be able to enjoy a traditional water puppet theater performance - an art form invented a thousand years ago by farmers from the Red River Delta area and eventually used for royal entertainment during the Ly and Tran dynasties. This typical and beautiful art form often portrays everyday life scenes and legends with traditional music in the background.

Overnight stay at Hotel Hong Ngoc Cochinchine***
Day 7 Hanoi - Halong Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Halong Bay

In the morning, you leave Hanoi for Halong Bay, which you reach around midday. You board a modern wooden junk built in the traditional style and explore one of the most impressive tourist attractions in Southeast Asia. On board, you can enjoy the local delicacies from the sea during lunch and dinner.

You will also spend the night on board.
Day 8 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An

If you get up early in the morning, you will have the best view of the bay with its clear water. After breakfast, you will pass the spectacular sandstone formations of Halong. Discover this remote and idyllic part of the bay and its unique islands. Check out around 10:30 am, return to Halong Harbor and transfer to Hanoi Airport. From Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport you fly to Danang. Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight stay at the Oriental Hotel Hoi An***
Day 9 Hoi An - Bike Tour &Amp; Cooking Class
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An - Bike Tour &Amp; Cooking Class

In the morning, you will cycle through a lagoon landscape to the small village of Tra Que, which is famous for its vegetable cultivation. Unique herb, spice and vegetable gardens await you here, which you can smell from afar. Help the local farmers with the harvest to get some mint and basil for your subsequent introduction to the secrets of Tra Que cuisine. Of course, you can also enjoy the prepared delicacies straight away. In the afternoon, you will visit the city center of Hoi An, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its well-preserved historic alleyways and houses. Stroll through the town and visit the Japanese bridge, the Chinese temple and the house of Phung Hung.

Overnight stay at the Oriental Hotel Hoi An***
Day 10 Hoi An - Danang - Hue
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An - Danang - Hue

In the morning, continue towards Hue. The journey to Hue takes you over the Hai Van Pass, from here you have a wonderful view of the coastline of Vietnam. Once in Hue, you will first visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang and the Thien Mu Pagoda. At the end of the afternoon, visit the majestic citadel.

Overnight stay at Park View Hotel****
Day 11 Hue - Saigon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue - Saigon

In the morning, transfer to Hue airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Reception and transfer to the city center. Then visit the main historical sites of the city: the old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral (from outside), the War Museum and Dong Khoi Street. Afterwards, you will have some free time.

Overnight stay at the Acnos Grand Hotel***
Day 12 Mekong Delta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta

After arriving in Cai Be, board your boat, cruise on the calm waters and observe the local life along the Mekong Delta. You will then disembark at Tan Phong Island, where you can walk or cycle along green village paths and even visit some local families. You can observe how the inhabitants make traditional products from water hyacinths, hut roofs from coconut leaves and delicate rice paper. After admiring these handicrafts, soak up the tranquil atmosphere on a sampan - a rowing boat. The boat will cruise along narrow, meandering canals before you return to your actual boat. You will continue the journey and sail leisurely to An Binh Island, where you can enjoy enchanting traditional music and a refreshing cup of tea. In the afternoon, visit the local brick factory, disembark in Vinh Long and head back to Saigon.

Overnight stay at Acnos Grand Hotel***
Day 13 Saigon - Siem Reap
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon - Siem Reap

After breakfast, transfer to Saigon airport and flight to Siem Reap. Reception by the local tour guide and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the Hotel Angkor Aurora***
Day 14 Temple Of Angkor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Temple Of Angkor

In the morning, you will drive along a road lined with huge trees that are hundreds of years old. Suddenly you will come across a majestic stone door, the entrance to Angkor Thom, also known as ’the great city’. Curiously smiling faces carved in stone magically appear out of nowhere - the Bayon Temple, built between around the 12th and 13th centuries. This amazing structure is surrounded by 54 towers, each decorated with 4 faces. After visiting the Bayon Temple, head to Baphuon, an 11th-century temple hill whose restoration was completed by French architects not so long ago. You can then marvel at the Elephant Terrace, which is 350 meters long and was once used for royal audiences and public ceremonies. Your tour continues to the Terrace of the Leper King, built in the 12th century and dotted with magnificent asparagus sculptures. In the afternoon you will visit the most famous temple: Angkor Wat. You start in the central nave and will quickly realize how huge the temple is. This architectural achievement is very artistic as a whole, but also a wonder to behold in all its small details.

Overnight stay at the Hotel Angkor Aurora***
Day 15 Temple Of Angkor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Temple Of Angkor

You start your day with a trip to Banteay Srei, a beautiful pink sandstone temple also known as the ’Citadel of Women’, which houses some remarkable sculptures of deities. Although it is not the largest temple in the Angkor complex, it is the most distinguished and truly captivating in its beauty. It became legendary in more recent times due to the misadventures of Malraux, who stole a bas-relief and two apsaras in 1923. It is also the only major temple that was not built by a king. The construction is attributed to Yajnavaraha, a courtier and advisor to the king. It is a true jewel of Khmer art and today one of the best restored temples at the archaeological site. The journey continues with a drive through the picturesque Cambodian countryside to Banteay Samre. Located off the beaten track, you will enjoy the peace and serenity of the temple. End your day with the unmissable Ta Prohm, often referred to as the ’Tomb Raider Temple’ thanks to the Hollywood movie in which it featured. This 12th century Buddhist temple boasts an impressive design and fascinating ruins that seem to blend into the surrounding forest.

Overnight stay at the Hotel Angkor Aurora**er
Day 16 Siem Reap - D/A/Ch
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Siem Reap - D/A/Ch

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and return flight to D/A/CH.
Day 17 D/A/Ch
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

D/A/Ch

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Itinerary of your trip Laos - Vietnam - Cambodia

Germany/Austria/Switzerland - Luang Parbang

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang &Amp; Pak Ou Cave

Luang Prabang &Amp; Kuang Si Waterfall

Luang Prabang - Hanoi

Hanoi &Amp; Water Puppet Theater

Hanoi - Halong Bay

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An

Hoi An - Bike Tour &Amp; Cooking Class

Hoi An - Danang - Hue

Hue - Saigon

Mekong Delta

Saigon - Siem Reap

Temple Of Angkor

Temple Of Angkor

Siem Reap - D/A/Ch

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