Essential Indochina - Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia

Today, you arrive in Hanoi. Receive a warm welcome from the driver waiting outside at Noi Bai International Airport to facilitate your transfer to your hotel.

Spend your night staying at 4* The Q Hotel Hanoi in a nice Deluxe Room with your bed and breakfast included.

The Q hotel

When you stay at this fantastic 4* hotel, enjoy premium amenities and beautiful city views. It is also close to top travel attractions such as Hanoi Old City Gate, Quan Thanh Temple, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Suitable for both families and couples, the hotel offers its guests plenty of quality amenities, including a fitness centre, top-quality spa facilities, a sun terrace, a restaurant and a bar. As for dining, you get to relish a superb family-friendly restaurant offering Asian, Vietnamese, and European delicacies.

On this day, you will join a Jeep Tour accompanied by a group. Begin this fantastic tour as a guide arrives at the hotel lobby for a meet and greet and further provide you with a safety briefing and begin our adventure in and around Hanoi Old Quarter.

The first part of our Hanoi Jeep tour will take you through the Real Hanoi through the city’s unknown parts having a variety of schools, backstreets, and markets (including black markets), where locals survive and thrive.

On the second part of the Jeep tour, you will cover the most noteworthy regions of the city, including the renowned Ho Chi Minh mausoleum-the Mecca of Vietnamese; the famous Temple of Literature; Taoist temples of Tran Quoc (1000-year old); French Quarter, Hanoi Opera House, the iconic and trendy train-street, and more!

Also, you will be staying at Hidden Gem Cafe where you can relish the health, organic, and authentic food of Hanoi which will also include secret dishes that are passed down in the families along with local delicacies (the cafe also has vegan and vegetarian options as well).

On this day, first, you will depart from Hanoi and get on a 2.5-hour drive to Tuan Chau Harbour on the new highway.

Get a nice welcome aboard and you will set sail through the bay as your lunch is served.

Pass through the beautiful magical bay where you will see plenty of gorgeous sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves in the appearance of dragon’s teeth.

Have a nice lunch and hop on a short trek up to a nearby summit to enjoy picturesque views of the bay which appears golden-like. Next, head for a swim on a nearby quiet beach or you can always sunbathe on the sundeck.

In the afternoon, you are headed for a fascinating fishing village where you will have the opportunity to interact with fishermen living in the bay for three generations.

When you return on board, relish fantastic cocktails while you enjoy a beautiful sunset. Later, on your deluxe junk, you will unwind and relish a lavish dinner as you go for an overnight stay.

Start your morning with a pleasant tai chi session and enjoy stunning views of the sunrise over the bay. Have your breakfast and then visit a stunning limestone grotto and head back to your hotel to enjoy one last experience of Halong Bay before you cruise back to the dock.

Check-out time is 11:45 am.

The boat will arrive at the harbour by noon time to get on a drive back to Hanoi. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Indochine Cruise

This is an amazing 5* cruise experience offering high-class luxury services to its guests with elegant accommodation options with plenty of space and privacy for its guests. One of the biggest and newest cruises on Ha Long Bay, Indochine offers 43 spacious cabins that are decorated with classical Indochinese heritage designs which make for a pleasant cruising experience. If you are looking to explore Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay, choosing this means of cruising is possibly one of the best possible choices.

Today, your entire day is free as per your leisure before you get transferred to the airport in Hanoi to board your flight to Luang Prabang.

At the time when you reach Luang Prabang, you will be greeted by a driver awaiting you at the airport to assist you with your transfer to your hotel.

Spend the day as per your liking for your leisure. And, later enjoy a pleasant overnight stay in Luang Prabang.

Le Bel Air Resort Luang Prabang

This is an excellent premier 4* resort located on the bank of the pristine Nam Khan River and close to popular travel attractions such as Wat Xieng Thong, Mount Phousy, and the Night Market. The resort features 66 rooms (in 3 categories) offering stunning views of the river and the surroundings. Guests get a good number of quality amenities during their stay here including indoor and outdoor swimming pool (a kid's pool is also available), spa & wellness centre offering superb massage services, and lush gardens.

Start the day by having a nice breakfast, followed by, you visit the Royal Palace Museum, which features a range of exceptional artifacts. Your next stop on your tour is the splendid Wat Xiengthong, which has a unique classical Laotian architecture.

After this, you will transfer to the pristine Kuang Si Waterfall where you can enjoy a rejuvenating swim or you can just walk along the forest trails. Take an entire afternoon for the same.

Also, on the route, you can visit the Bear Rescue Centre and come up close to Asiatic Bears at the Bear Rescue Centre as you are headed for the waterfall.

After you are back in the city, go for a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Centre which is set in a beautiful location close to the Mekong where you can observe artisans producing top-quality fabrics (free tours are available every half an hour).

After this, when you transfer back to Luang Prabang, ascend up the top of Phousi Hill to get a pleasant sunset view of the city. The reflection of the city you can see on the Mekong River is also captivating!

Your tour terminates with you seeing the renowned Night Market which serves eclectic selections of handcrafted textiles by hilltribe people and residents in and around Luang Prabang.

Expect a pleasant overnight stay at your hotel in Luang Prabang.

Today’s entire day is free as per your leisure till you are transferred to the airport to connect with your flight to Siem Reap.

Once you arrive, you will find our driver outside who will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy a pleasant overnight stay in Siem Reap.

Hotel Somadevi Angkor Resort & Spa

Conveniently situated in a posh city centre location, Hotel Somadevi Angkor Resort & Spa offers luxury accommodation options and the perfect vantage point to explore the world-renowned Angkor Wat Temple. Also, a buzzy pub street is located only a 5-minute walk from your hotel if you'd like to enjoy some leisure time. At the hotel, you get an outdoor pool with a nice hot tub, a health club, a spa, a restaurant and a lounge region and more (you also get free WiFi throughout the property).

Begin your Angkor area full-day sightseeing tour when you cover the spectacular ancient ruins starting from the South Gate of Angkor Thom (it has 4 main gopura or gates), consisting of gigantic human faces imprinted on stone, including the Terrace of the Leper King, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephant Terrace, Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas, and also the largest and most complete Angkor Wat temple.

You will be strolling around this gigantic edifice as you see various galleries, libraries, courtyards, and ponds that are reflecting water from the towering temple and forest covered temple of Ta Prohm offering stunning sights.

At sunset, enjoy the beautiful views that you get at the Pre Rup temple before you are transferred back to your hotel.

In the early evening period, enjoy a Tuk Tuk (a small open-aired taxi-like) which is common in Cambodia to explore the beautiful suburb of Siem Reap town. Receive an auspicious blessing ritual by Buddhist monks to bless you with prosperity, happiness and safety.

Get a pleasant overnight stay during your time in Siem Reap.

The entire day today is free as per your leisure to explore Cambodia's beautiful city of Siem Reap.

Enjoy a pleasant overnight stay in Siem Reap.

From morning, enjoy the entire day at your leisure till you are transferred to the airport to connect with your flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Once you arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon), receive a warm welcome from our driver who is going to assist you in transferring to your hotel.

Spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City at an outstanding hotel.

The day is free as per your leisure till you are transferred to your Hanoi airport to connect with your flight to Phu Quoc.

Once you arrive at the airport at Phu Quoc, get assistance for your transfer to your hotel. After that, enjoy the day as per your leisure. And, a satisfying overnight stay in Phu Quoc.

Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort

This is one of Vietnam's Best! This is a stunning 5* hotel located in a beautiful location just some metres away from Long Beach and offers beautiful contemporary rooms and suites offering stunning vistas from their balconies. Guests will have access to a nice infinity pool overlooking the ocean and a decent Luna Thai Spa offering rejuvenating treatments and therapies.

Spend the day at your leisure. Enjoy a pleasant overnight stay in Phu Quoc.

Enjoy the day at your leisure. Receive overnight stay in Phu Quoc.

The entire day is as per your leisure. Receive a pleasant overnight stay in Phu Quoc.

The day hours are free as per your leisure till you are transferred to Phu Quoc Airport to board your flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

Once you arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport, receive assistance for your transfer to your hotel. A delightful overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City awaits you!

Northern Charm Hotel

Make your Vietnam holiday special by staying at this stunning and vibrant Northern Charm Hotel for a luxurious stay experience located close to the city's popular attractions and famous bar locations. This charming 4* hotel offers 125 rooms that are luxurious, contemporary and equipped with refined Asian-European architectural decor and equipped with WiFi, flat-screen TV, complimentary tea/coffee-making facilities, and an elegant private bathroom. Here you will find two quality restaurants - Panorama Restaurant and The Twelve Coffee offering diverse cuisine with nice city views.

The day is to be spent as per your liking. Relish a pleasant overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Spend the morning as per your leisure till you are transferred to Ho Chi Minh Airport to connect with your flight back to the UK.