Panorama Of Vietnam - Cambodia - Laos - Thailand
4 Countries Tour
Step into an authentic Indochina tour with an incredible mix of cultures, natural landscapes, activities, cuisines and religious. We will take you to the spectacular Angkor Wat and marvelous karst peaks in Ha Long Bay or gently calming down in hushed footsteps of monks during Alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang. This wonderful panorama tour is meticulously designed to show you a more in-depth viewpoint and thrillers than just must-sees. 4 countries in one shot give you a taste of all the big sites plus some hidden corners. From Bangkok to Vientiane to Angkor, from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay to Mekong Delta, you won’t want to miss a thing.
Full itinerary
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Next, you’ll visit Wat Pho – the first centre of public education and ‘Thailand’s first university’ where you will find mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues placed in the temple-educated people on different subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation. You’re then offered the Thai traditional massage with a 30-minutes treatment as an excellent break after a morning tour.
In the afternoon, experience a trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat. The tour shows you more scenes of life by water, more local traditional way of living that totally away from all the high-rise and modern buildings of Bangkok City. As we gently pass Thonburi residential areas, a stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun). Next, visit the Flower and vegetable market that closed to the Chao Phraya River, this part brings you to a rural piece of Bangkok where there is a vast selection of all kinds of flowers, orchids and tropical flowers. You also see how the merchants create very special flower garlands. This Bangkok day ends at the Golden Mountain. Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.
Note: Please dress respectfully by not wearing sleeveless, shorts or sandals, when visiting the Grand Palace and temple complex.
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Although the ancient villages of foreign traders lining the Chao Phraya riverbanks were abandoned when the city was sacked by Burmese troops in 1767, some remnants survive to showcase the cities past glory. Arrival, start at the Summer Palace of the late King Rama V, commonly known as “Bang Pa-In”. Move on to the magnificent ruins of early splendor that Ayuthaya is famous for all over the world. We will pass all the most impressive ruins of this World Heritage Site for taking sufficient pictures. We then return to Bangkok by cruising down the Chao Phraya River on a comfortable, air-conditioned cruise ship, while enjoying a sumptuous buffet lunch on board. Upon arrival at the disembarkation point in Bangkok in the late afternoon, we drive you back to your hotel.
Note: Kindly be aware that proper attire is required to enter the Summer Palace compounds; staff will be pleased to advise you accordingly
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Afternoon, we continue to visit Lao Revolutionary Museum where you’ll learn and get to know what happened during the French colonial time, and during the reign of the King Anou and Chao Fa Ngum. Visit Ban Nong Bouathong the weaving village, to get to know how people feed worms for the silk and lots of the Lao textiles.
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Meet your driver for an airport transfer with a private vehicle and guide. Check in hotel
Same day, we explore Luang Prabang to visit former royal temples, Wat Visun where one can see the Biggest statue, Wat Xieng Thong the most beautiful temple in Luang Prabang with its mosaic decoration and the former royal carriage. Next, visit the Museum (former king’s palace). End of day, climb up Mt Phousi overlooking the city of Luang Prabang and then visit night market.
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Afternoon, drive through beautiful sceneries of paddy fields and mountains to reach Ban Khoklin where you board on a private boat on Nam Ou River for 30 minutes to visit Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims and continue down the Mekong River return to Luang Prabang late afternoon.
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Welcome to Siem Reap _ Cambodia! please go to custom desk as your first point of entry to get visa-on-arrival into the country and pay stamping fees directly by cash to custom office there then guide will pick you up outside and transfer to the city for check in and leave your bag before continue the tour in Siem Reap.
Afternoon, deep in the jungle, a visit of Kbal Spean will be made. Kbal Spean is known as the river of the Thousand Lingas and highly recommended. The rocks of the river have been carved during 11th and 13th Century, which gives it a magical touch. Next, drive to Kbal Spean in 1h15 on a good unpaved road and climb-up to this extraordinary site of the Thousand Lingas before heading back to Siem Reap in the early afternoon. We don’t recommend this tour during dry season as there is no water in the river.
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After a short your rest, you will visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag. This masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. End of day take a relaxing stopover at Prasat Chrung visiting Tadev Hole and temple with the best Sunset. Return to your hotel and end of the tour
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Afternoon we continue to visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S 21), followed the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek it is approximately 15Km from the city. You’ll witness Cambodias horrible recent past. End tour, stroll around Russian market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, CDs and other souvenirs. Back to the hotel
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Arrival Chau Doc, meet our guide & driver then transfer to hotel for checking in. Time at leisure in the rest of day
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Afternoon, tour in the city starting with Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral built over 130 years ago by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles and stained-glass windows from Chartres. Next, visit Sai Gon Post Office, a fine colonial building which was designed and built in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel. Move on to Cho Lon or the city’s China Town where you will visit the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built in 1909 in dedication to the Lord of Heaven. It’s filled with smoky incense and fantastic carved figurines and still buzzing with worshipers, many lounging in the front gardens.
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Arrival Da nang airport, a short visit to Da Nang will be made. Da Nang is the fourth largest city in Vietnam with a major seaport, long sandy beaches and upscale resorts. You’ll visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture built in 1915 and housing the world’s most extensive collection of Cham ethnic sculpture artworks, the China Beach and the Marble Mountains, whose peaks represent the five basic elements of the universe before heading to Hoi An. The transfer distance from Da Nang to Hoi An is approximately 40 minutes.
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Afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Thu Bon River along the countryside landscapes. Afterwards, land on Kim Bong village where carpentry has been practiced since the 16th Century as the village’s trademark to visit some old-fashioned boatyards using timber as the main material. You’ll then move on to Thanh Ha village to see its traditional ceramic production trade still alive and thriving despite the 500-year passage of time. Return to your hotel
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Afternoon, explores the French Quarter through the ideas of its architects and the shape of its stones. It sets about unraveling all the threads of civilization, which have left their mark on the area, beginning with recent reminders of Soviet style. Only just around the corner discover a different world altogether as we visit the Buddhist pagoda of Quan Su, the centre of Vietnamese Buddhism and Tran Hung Dao streets. You’ll learn about the French approach to justice and punishment and hear tales of daring Vietnamese resistance to the repressive regime. End of day, finish tour with stop to enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
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Afternoon, continue the tour to one of the following museums of choice namely the Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Vietnamese History, the Museum of Revolution, the Museum of Military History or the Museum of Ethnology. Next, head for Hoan Kiem Lake, the center point of Hanoi whose name “The Return Sword Lake” originated from a legend of a sacred sword and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species and visit Ngoc Son Temple on the lake. Take a one-hour cycle tour of the Old Quarter of Hanoi with its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past. Finish the tour at the Thang Long Opera Theatre with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
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B,L,D
Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2.
After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with golden sails, go swimming on a quiet beach or sunbath on the sundeck. Later in the afternoon, you will visit an interesting fishing village with an opportunity to interact with local people who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. An optional kayaking trip is available weather permitting. Back onboard enjoy a lavish dinner and enjoy the bay view at sunset. Spend a night on board.
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Afternoon, free at leisure
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Price & booking
Package Prices ($) (From 01/10 To 30/04)
Tour package | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-8 pax | 9-10 pax | Single Supp | |
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Economy | 2571 | 2190 | 1987 | 1829 | 1727 | 678 | Book a pack |
Deluxe | 3203 | 2822 | 2619 | 2461 | 2359 | 1266 | Book a pack |
Luxury | 4142 | 3761 | 3558 | 3400 | 3298 | 2095 | Book a pack |
Package Prices ($) (From 01/05 To 30/09)
Tour package | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-8 pax | 9-10 pax | Single Supp | |
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Economy | 2556 | 2172 | 1966 | 1809 | 1705 | 648 | Book a pack |
Deluxe | 3091 | 2707 | 2502 | 2345 | 2240 | 1108 | Book a pack |
Luxury | 3840 | 3456 | 3251 | 3094 | 2989 | 1596 | Book a pack |
Package Prices ($) (From 01/10 To 31/12)
Tour package | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-8 pax | 9-10 pax | Single Supp | |
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Economy | 2621 | 2237 | 2032 | 1875 | 1770 | 713 | Book a pack |
Deluxe | 3281 | 2897 | 2692 | 2535 | 2431 | 1298 | Book a pack |
Luxury | 4225 | 3841 | 3636 | 3479 | 3375 | 2150 | Book a pack |
SURCHARGE FOR FLIGHT TICKET
Note: Subject to be changed without prior noticed
- From Bangkok (BKK) to Vientiane (VTE): US$ 230 per person
- From Vientiane (VTE) to Luang Prabang (LPQ): US$ 115 per person
- From Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Siem Reap (REP): US$ 220 per person
- From Ho Chi Minh (SGN) to Da Nang (DAN): US$ 115 per person
- From Da Nang (DAN) to to Hanoi (HAN): US$ 115 per person
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• All prices are quoted in USD/ per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy
• Supplement for standard local featuring menu meals: US$ 14 for lunch & US$ 18 for dinner in case you need to book more meals.
• Private services & daily departure
• Quotation is quoted based on English speaking guide: Surcharge for other guide
- Supplement for German Speaking guide: USD 15/day per group
- Supplement for Spanish Speaking guide: USD 20/day per group
- Supplement for Italian Speaking guide: USD 35/day per group
• Surcharge for Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve
• Surcharge for Peak Season at above mentioned hotels (if have)
• Surcharge for Vietnamese Lunar (TET) New Year - 25% of adult prices
FREE OFFER
• Mineral water is available during transfers
•Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival (this fees isn’t refundable even clients don’t need)
What's included
- Accommodation in a twin or double room with daily breakfast
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
- One night cruise on a wooden junk in Ha Long Bay
- Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival as complementary
- Private board for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Mineral water is available as complementary
What's excluded
- International & Domestic flight tickets
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Visa stamping fee at the airport (45US$ in Vietnam, US$ 30 in Cambodia & US$ 30 in Laos, paid by cash at the airport)
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
- Not included VAT