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Indochina Adventure

This active tour gets you closer to the destination by letting you hike, bike, and multisport your way through it. We provide the equipment, the experts, and the opportunity, you provide the energy.

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Day 01

Hanoi Arrival

Arriving Hanoi Capital

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Not included

Upon arriving in Hanoi, our tour guide will personally meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is time at leisure.

Optional evening activity: Hanoi street food tour

• Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do - on the street

• Stroll through hidden alleyways and bustling markets of Hanoi’s charming old quarter

• Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture

• Try local specialties with influences from French and Chinese cuisine

• Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake from a secret café

Day 02

Hanoi City Tour

Enjoy a full day tour covering the significant highlights of Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

8.30am, Asia Top Travel's tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby departing for an exciting city tour of Hanoi's significant highlights.

Morning, you will visit:

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is the final resting place of Vietnamese Revolutionary leader President Ho Chi Minh (It is closed on Monday and Friday).

Ba Dinh Square in front of the mausoleum is noteworthy as the site where President Ho Chi Minh declared the independence of Vietnam on September 2, 1945.

Presidential Palace was constructed between 1900 - 1906 by French architect Auguste Henri Vildieu, was intended to be Ho Chi Minh’s official residence but he had opted for a traditional Vietnamese stilt-house instead.

The humble traditional House-on-Stilts where president Ho Chi Minh lived intermittently from 1958 to 1969 is set in a well-tended garden adjacent to a carp-filled pond and has been preserved just as Uncle Ho left it.

Temple of Literature was originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society place then and now on education.

Lunch will be served at the local restaurant.

Afternoon, you will visit Museum of Ethnology is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. As well as the comprehensive array of exhibits inside, there are also traditional tribal houses reconstructed within the ground.

Ngoc Son Temple is located on a jade island on the Hoan Kiem Lake, its history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by crossing the The Huc Bridge which literally means the ‘Place Touched by Morning Sunbeams’. The Hoan Kiem Lake is the local point of the city and the source of many legends.

45 minute - Cyclo Tour through the Old Quarter that is also known as the 36 streets. This bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally each of the 36s names’ was related to the products being sold there. It’s a great place to explore on foot with numerous photo opportunities.

Water Puppet Show: Before heading back to your hotel, you will enjoy a traditional art performance at Thang Long Water Puppet Theartre.

Day 03

Hanoi – Ba Be Lake

Leaving Hanoi for Ba Be and enjoy a boat trip on the Vietnam's biggest lake on the mountain

Accommodation: Homestay in Ba Be national park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast is at the hotel.

08h00: Our tour guide and driver picks you up from hotel then depart for Ba Be National Park via Thai Nguyen, province of tea plantation. We make some stop en-route for shooting nice pictures. After that, keep going to Ba Be lake via Bac Kan province. Stop in Cho Ra for lunch before heading to Ba Be lake. You then enjoy 3.5 hour boat trip on Ba Be lake. The motorized boat will take along the Nang river to get to “Dong Puong” cave - a large cave with 30m high, 300m long, is an interesting place in Ba Be National Park.

Tonight you will have dinner and stay at Bo Lu village, where Tay people living. (The Tay people is one of the 54 Vietnamese group who still keep living very traditional style). You will have a chance to enjoy the delicious dinner by Tay woman. Overnight in stilt house.

Day 04

Ba Be – Nguom Ngao cave - Ban Gioc waterfall – Cao Bang

Visit a huge cave and waterfall in Cao Bang

Accommodation: Hotel in Cao Bang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After the breakfast, driver to Ban Gioc waterfall, visit the waterfall On this day you’ll take scenic in insightful day trip north of Cao Bang to the beautiful Ban Gioc waterfall on the Chinese border. This picturesque, cascading waterfall is 53 meters high and has an impressive span of 300 meters. The drive their offers unique landscapes, limestone karts formations soar from the verdant rice paddies of the surrounding farms of local ethnic minorities. Along the way, you’ll see Tay, Hmong and Dzao ethnic minority groups.

Heading back to Cao Bang, stop to explore the expansive 2,144 meter Nguom Ngao Cave to discover its brilliant stalactites. We will also stop at Pac Rằng village to learn more about the daily life of Nung people. Return to Cao Bang for overnight.

Day 05

Cao Bang – Meo Vac – Dong Van

Enjoy the scenic drive from Cao Bang to Ha Giang

Accommodation: Hotel in Dong Van

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, our driver will take you to Ha Giang.

The scenery is spectacular and the road runs along the sides of the mountains on the way. Stop en route for taking pictures of Ma Pi Leng Pass the most spectacular pass of the Northeast Vietnam.

Upon arrival Dong Van town, we make a short walk around the town and ancient village before check in hotel.

Day 06

Dong Van – Yen Minh – Quan Ba – Ha Giang

A full day for discovering Ha Giang province

Accommodation: Homestay in Ha Giang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day we drive from Dong Van to Ha Giang city via Yen Minh & Quan Ba. The scenery along the way is spectacular – a vast limestone mountain range and perpendicular walls of rock. You’ll visit the infamous Vuong Palace, once the home of a high-ranking H’mong family during French colonial rule. We then stop at Quan Ba Twin Mountain and Heaven Gate. Today you have many chances to take pictures of Vietnam’s outstanding landscape.

You arrive to Ha Giang in the late afternoon and check in a homestay in Tien Thang village.

Day 07

Ha Giang trek – Hoang Su Phi

Visit a rural distric of Hagiang province

Accommodation: Homestay in Hoang Su Phi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Having breakfast at homestay and hiking around Tien Thang village to enjoy the freshed atmostphere of the morning and rice fields. We then move to Thon Tha village, Only a total of 90 homes make up the whole neighborhood, traditional stilt houses made from wood and bamboo and with a palm-thatched roof. Your lunch today is served at a local family with simple but healthy and delicious food.

In the afternoon, we drive to Hoang Su Phi – a rural distric of Hagiang province. Known for the deep valleys and unique adaphological character. Hoang Su Phi not only brings good harvests for local but also offers a splendid attraction for tourist.
Stay overnight in Homestay.

Day 08

Hoang Su Phi trek

Have a full day trekking along the rice terrace paddy fields

Accommodation: Homestay in Hoang Su Phi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, after having breakfast at the homestay/ at the lodge. We will spend the whole day for a further trek to explore the mountains of Hoang Su Phi. This area is well-known for its dramatic rice terraces and also has been recognized as the national heritage. The highlights of the day also include the local hill tribes who you will meet on the way such as the Tay people, the Black Dao people or Yao with long tunic, the Red Dao people. Your picnic lunch will be served at a local family somewhere on the hike. Late afternoon get back to the homestay for dinner and overnight.

Day 09

Hoang Su Phi - Hanoi

Leaving Hoang Su Phi for Hanoi Capital

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

Breakfast is at the hotel. Check out.

09h00: We say goodbye Hoang Su Phi for a long drive back to Hanoi. The road is nice and easy today. Our drive occupied most of the day with some short breaks for lunch and taking photo en-route.

We arrive Hanoi in the late afternoon, check in hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10

Hanoi - Halong Bay (Sample itinerary of 3* cruise)

Have a leisure excursion after a long trip to mountainous area

Accommodation: Halong Bay Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

09:30: Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi by private car/van. After that we leave Hanoi for a 2.5 hour to reach Halong Bay.

12:00' - 12:30': At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our Halong Phoenix Cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.

13:00': When you are putting all of your stuffs into your cabin, our boat starts gliding out to the centre of the World Heritage Site. Your lunch, at the boat’s restaurant, is would be served with fresh local seafood, but vegetable menu is always available at your request. From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner then Thumb Islands before reaching to Luon cave area for kayaking.

14:30' - 15:00': We have time to gear up for one hour kayaking around Luon cave area. Our guide will show you some basic safety guidelines and techniques to paddle before helping you to sit on our brand new sit-on-top kayaks.After that our boat will help you visit the Titop Island one hour for swimming, sun-bathing or getting a panoramic view on island peak.

17:00': As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.

19:00': Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Day 11

Halong Bay - Hanoi

Visit the surprising cave before heading back to Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

07:00' - 07:45': Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

08:00' - 09:00':You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.

10:00':Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.

10:20':A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.

10:45':Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.

11:20': Depart the Halong Phoenix Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel around 15.00.

Day 12

Hanoi - Fly To Siem Reap

Leaving Hanoi for a new destination

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast,

You are free at your leisure until our guide and driver escort you to Noi Bai airport for the flight to Siem Reap.

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and greeted by our tour guide and transferred to hotel. After check in, you will be taken by Tuk Tuk, a small open-sided taxi common in Cambodia. The pre-orientation of Siem Reap will be conducted at Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chom, where is the holy place for worship at every religious day that Cambodian consider as important part of their life and continue to Wat Bo, a large, highly respected pagoda, founded in the 18th Century. Like the Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh, the vihear of Wat Bo contains unique wall paintings of the Reamker that are said to be late 19th Century. Look for the daily-life market scenes such as an opium smoking Chinese merchant, the colonial era French officer at the market and the French soldiers attending a traditional dance performance. Also of interest is the large collection of Buddha statues located behind the main Buddha and cruise around the suburb of Siem Reap town. Here you will have a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monks for happiness, prosperity and safety for your journey. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 13

Angkor Cycling (Cycling Distance: 45km)

A full day for biking

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

Breakfast at hotel. This morning we cycle to the archeological area, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. Continue to Ta Prom Temple then cycle through the villages and lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, continue your visits to Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake, Preah Khan temple. Visit the North Gate of Angkor Thom, Elephant Terrance and Bayon temple, (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara) until sunset. Come back to Siem Reap town and overnight at hotel.

Day 14

Trekking & Homestay

Travel out of the town

Accommodation: Homestay in village

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at hotel. This morning, we start our tour to countryside on road to Phnom Kulen Mountain which is 57km from town. You will be dropped off at the foot of the mountain called Preah Ang Chup where you will start your adventurous journey trekking up the mountain into the jungle. Within the 08km trekking, you will discover the hidden beauty of the nature on this mountain. After about 02 hours trekking, you will reach 1000 linga river, Reclining Buddha and enjoy swimming at the waterfall. Lunch will be provided as packed-lunch by the waterfall. We spend the rest of the day walking in the village where you will have homestay with the local people. Overnight in local homestay.

Day 15

Trekking, Monastery Stay & Meditation

Continue your trek to a monastery for evening meditation

Accommodation: Overnight in monastery

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast arranged by local, we continue another 13km trekking through 02 villages, Phum Preah Ang Thom and Phum Thmey before arriving to Wat Preah Kral Pagoda where you will overnight in camp in the monastery. While passing through the villages, you will be able to take chance to participate the community development activities to the real needed villagers. Tonight we will have a 45-minutes meditation course by the monk. Overnight in monastery.

Day 16

Trekking & Camping

Trekking & sightseeing

Accommodation: Overnight in Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we start another day of trekking. We start to trek to Bat Cave then continue to visit Srah Damrei, Aram Rongchen temple, Domrei Krab temple and Peiy Chen. Take-away lunch will be provided here. After break for lunch, we continue another 2 hours and half trekking to Ta Penh Village where you will spend one night camping. This is the very good place for sunrise the next morning from Peuy Wat Chas. Overnight in Camp.

Day 17

Trekking

Finish your long trek

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early wake up for sunrise view from the mountain. Breakfast at the camping site. Today is the last day of trekking down to another side of the mountain to Svay Leu Village. Along the way of this last trekking, you will find out few villages, rice fields, rivers and farms on the mountain. Once you reach the foot of the mountain, we will drive back to Siem Reap. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 18

Siem Reap - Tonle Sap Lake - Fly to Pakse

Enjoy your last day in Siem Reap

Accommodation: Hotel in Pakse

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. We visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. We take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. We spend the rest of day visiting the "Chantiers Ecoles - Les Artisans d'Angkor" which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Then, we transfer to Siem Reap airport for the flight to Pakse.

Upon arrival Pakse, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check in.

The balance of day is free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 19

Pakse - Tree Top Explorer

A real adventure day in an unparalleled South-east mountain forest setting

Accommodation: Jungle Hotel Paksong

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pick up you at your hotel. We arrive at Ban Nongluang after a 1-hour drive from Pakse, stroll for a while through the village and chat with the people. The village guides who will accompany us for the next three days give important first safety instructions. We then hike through coffee plantations and vegetable gardens until wild semi-evergreen forest gradually takes over. The trail winds down for a while, sometimes quite steeply, passing ravines, beautiful waterfalls and flower-studded plateaus. Along the way, the guides explain the plants traditionally used in the village kitchen or as herbal medicine.

A breath-taking canopy walkway high in the trees and crossing a steep river valley is a first challenge. We pass the huge 'Tiger' waterfall and reach the giant 'Kamet' fall (name of a monkey), where the water plunges more than 100 m down into a relatively narrow, densely forested valley basin with waterfalls apparently everywhere. Here is where the zip-lines start and the real thrill takes its course. Brace yourself for an adventure of a lifetime!

We take our lunch in the wilderness, explore the forest secrets of the area and may take a cooling swim before mastering the unbelievable zip-lines. The cables crisscross the valley in front of the majestic water wall, stunningly high and us perfectly cooled by the spray of the water. Enjoy the sensation of being weightless and truly one with nature. Let your adrenaline rush come to a maximum. It's joy, sheer joy!.

After a day of great activity, we finally settle for the night in the wonderful camp with restaurant nearby. For dinner, local food and absolutely delicious barbecues are on the menu. Chatting and recollecting the gorgeous experiences of the day, or just relaxing and dreaming under the stars about the incredible wonders of life, we finally retire into our own tree house almost 10 m above ground. These houses designed in traditional style, made of wood, bamboo, and grass, can only be reached by -- a zip-line. Bathrooms near the restaurant offer hot and cold water. An instant cozy sleep shrouded by the fiddling sound of the forest crickets is guaranteed.

Day 20

Tree Top - Pakse

A day of more challenges

Accommodation: Hotel in Pakse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

It's a day of more challenges, but also a day of saying 'goodbye'! After breakfast, we slowly trek uphill, passing a section of forest where gigantic trees dominate, obviously not yet spotted by illegal loggers…

Then it gets a bit tough and jaw-dropping when the trail suddenly "ends" at a steep rock wall, only passable on a 'via ferrata', where iron U-bolts are glued into the rock. There's no way of getting around but to overcome this obstacle in order to get to the other side. Don't worry, it's all safe and you are secured by state-of-the-art safety gear. It's not really long either, just thrilling.

Upon reaching the top of the mountain, one of the highest peaks in the area, an open plateau rewards everyone for all the 'hardship' – and for a last time – with stunning views of three waterfalls and vistas over the Mekong deep into neighboring Thailand. We'll take our lunch here before an easy 1½ hour hike back to Ban Nongluang, where a car is waiting to bring us to Pakse.

Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 21

Pakse - Wat Phou - 4000 Islands

Explore 4000 islands

Accommodation: Hotel in 4000 Islands

Meals: Breakfast

Today, make your way to visit Wat Phou Temple. Recorded on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Wat Phou is a stunning pre-angkorian temple built upon three levels.

In the afternoon, you have some time to explore Ou Mong Ruins before enjoy a short boat trip to the most interesting island of Don Det. Enjoy a boat trip along Mekong river, on the way you can see children of Mekong playing under water or the fishermen in their daily lives.

Enjoy the stunning views of water while relaxing at the pool of the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 22

4000 Islands - Pakse

One more day to explore the islands

Accommodation: Hotel in Pakse

Meals: Breakfast

Today is devoted to explore the Don Det and Don Khone, two smaller islands which are considered the heaven of backpacker.

Take a tuk tuk to visit these two islands, which are linked by a bridge. Visit Ban Khone fishing village - where you could explore the ruins of French railway tracks and the beautiful Liphi Waterfall. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere in the islands and take awesome photos of the local life and natural beauty.

In the afternoon, we transfer back the mainland, drive to Khone Papheng - one of the most significant attractions of the 4000 islands. This 10 kilometer waterfall becomes the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia and considered the jewel of Laos.

Check in your hotel in Pakse. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 23

Pakse - Luang Prabang

Leaving for Laos' ancient Capital

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast

Free at leisure until we transfer to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang .

Welcome on arrival and transfer to the hotel to check in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 24

Cycling Tour In Luang Prabang Town

Enjoy a full day biking tour

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, grab your bicycle and then visit the morning Phosi Market is by far the biggest market in Luang Prabang. Three quarters of it is covered, there are several hundred merchants of all kinds proposing a large variety of products. You can find there vegetable gardeners as well as small stalls selling clothes (always in the Chinese style), merchants for health products, dried buffalo skin, local tea, school materials, hardware, etc.

Afterwards, we will visit the ancient town’s most highlighted sites, including:

Vat Xieng Thong or Temple of the Royal City- one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art.

Vat Senna - literally means "Temple of a 100 000 treasures" also one of the most beautiful temples of Luang Prabang.

In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Royal Palace which is now the National Museum built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. In 1975, communist government overthrew the monarchy and the palace was then converted into a national museum. The museum is an ideal place for visitors to learn more about Lao history and culture.

In the late afternoon, it’s time for sunset moment on the Phousi Mountain where you also can have a nice panorama of the city. Leaving here, on the way back to hotel, we will stop to visit the H’mong Night Market where you can find a lot of souvenirs in traditional style of Laos.

Transfer back to hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 25

Luang Prabang - Cycling To Ban Long Lao - Homestay

Travel out of the town!

Accommodation: Homestay in Ban Long Lao

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we start cycling from your hotel at about 8:30 AM. We start cycling on the paved roads and hilly about 20 Km to Ban Long Lao. On the way we will visit Khmu and Hmong villages. Especially we also we visit Nam Dong Garden Park to see the organic garden. From there we continue our cycling throughout the forest and rice paddies. Arrival Ban Long Lao check in to Home Stay and overnight. Dinner would be served from the family.

In the evening you can exchange the Hmong traditional, history and cultural with the family.

Day 26

Ban Long Lao Trekking - Kuang Si Falls

Trekking to Kuang Si Falls

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

In the morning before breakfast the guide will take you for a short walk throughout the village and then return to homestay for Breakfast

After your breakfast we will start trekking by passing rice field, bamboo forest around 3hour to waterfall, enjoy picnic lunch, swimming, relaxing ,and see recue bear, then drive back to city in around 1hour.

Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 27

Pak Ou Cave Boat Trip

Enjoy a day cruise to Pak Ou Caves

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast

Today, transfer to the pier and take a long-tailed boat for an upstream cruise. During the cruise, you will be treated a stunning of nature along the river. From the distance you can see limestone cliffs where the hidden Pak Ou Caves are located. The cave is home to thousands of Buddha statues which make the region a revered one. Take your time to explore numerous images hidden in the cave.

Then, make your way back to the city. En-route, stop to visit Ban Xang Hai village to learn more about the making process of the traditional Lao rice whisky. It is a great chance to taste its unique flavor. Move onto Ban Xang Khong village- famous for its wood paper and Lao silk weaving.

Afterwards, we transfer back to hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 28

Luang Prabang Departure

End of the trip

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy last minutes in the city on your own before transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until 12:00 noon only. Meals on your own. End of services.

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