HIGHLIGHTS VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND LAOS TOUR – Part 2

Vietnam is an exhilarating country to travel. Vibrant street life, exquisite food and epic landscapes await you here. A nation on the move, Vietnam balances cool urban culture with traditional values. In the cities, ancient pagodas squat just around the corner from sleek rooftop bars; and in the countryside, life still follows the rhythms of the rivers and the rice harvest. This contrast between old and new Vietnam is a big part of its appeal. Another great reason to visit Vietnam is its diverse natural beauty. The capital of Hanoi is your gateway to the treasures of the north: spectacular mountains and bays studded with karsts. In the south, Ho Chi Minh City will entice you with its captivating streets (just watch out for those motorcycles). Let’s make your journey an unforgettable one! Let’s explore the beauty of Vietnam together!

Highlight Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos tour

Read more: HIGHLIGHTS VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND LAOS TOUR – Part 1

Day 12: Half Day Can Tho – Drive back to Ho Chi Minh

07:00 AM: Breakfast at your hotel where your private guide and driver will meet you to escort you to the pier of Can Tho for an adventure on the river. Your motorboat and captain will greet you and help you onboard. You’ll be taken to the largest floating market in Can Tho where local farmers bring their bulk products for sale.

After that, you’ll drive back to Ho Chi Minh city

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

Day 13: Flight to Phnom Penh 

Today, you will take the flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel at Hoi An for check in.

Phnom Penh

The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

Day 14: Phnom Penh City Tour

07:00 AM: Start the day with a Tuk-tuk ride to visit the Silver Pagoda which is decorated with about 5000 silver tiles on the floor and the Royal Palace where the Khmer royal family lives.

Silver Pagoda

Silver Pagoda

After that, tour the National Museum where you can see a large collection of Khmer history, arts and architecture.

12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, head straight to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to delve into the sad past of Khmer people. Accompanied by the knowledgeable guide, you will see the exhibitions in the museum and then pay a visit to Choeung Ek Memorial, a pagoda constructed out of over 8000 human skulls excavated from the Killing Fields.

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Choeung Ek Memorial

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

Day 15: Flight to Siem Reap 

Today, you will take the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for check in.

Siem Reap

The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

Day 16: Angkor Thom Ancient Capital Day Tour

07:00 AM: After breakfast, begin your explorations of the remains of an ancient civilization that once ruled much of Southeast Asia. Today, visit the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom. 

First on the agenda is Ta Prohm. Worn by time, rain, and overpowered by the jungle, this immaculate structure hidden under a canopy will leave you feeling as if you’d stepped into an adventure movie set.

Ta Prohm

Banteay Kdei

Then, visit Banteay Kdei (“Citadel of Chambers”). Continue on to the Victory Gate, the Terrace of the Leper King, the Royal Palace, and Baphuon and Bayon. Bayon sets itself apart with its almost 200 smiling faces, sure to make you feel welcomed on your second day to the Kingdom of Wonders. With its winding tunnels, chambers, and daring climbs, Bayon offers many picturesque moments to keep your camera busy.

In the late afternoon, you may enjoy an amazing sunset view from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup.

The top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

Day 17: Angkor Wat – Banteay Srei

Today, you will visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Angkor Wat. Entering Angkor Wat and viewing its amazing architecture and history. Angkor Wat possesses some of the longest and most intricate stone carvings. This complex is four times the size of the Vatican City making it the largest religious site in the world. You are able to spend the morning exploring through the many chambers that once housed many treasures of the ancient world.

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

In the afternoon, continue on to the remote temple of Banteay Srei: set deep in the jungle. The Citadel of Women, Banteay Srei was carved from red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to elaborate decorative wall carvings, which are well preserved to this day. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale in comparison to the other colossal temples around Siem Reap, unusually so when measured by the standards of Angkorian construction. This temple is considered the jewel of Khmer art.

Temple of Banteay Srei

Temple of Banteay Srei

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
• Meals: Breakfast, 
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

Day 18: Tonle Sap Lake, Kampong Phluk – Flight to Luang Prabang 

In the morning, a half day excursion to Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake – Tonle Sap Lake. You’ll take a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake views and mangrove forests. Spend the rest of the morning at Kompong Phluk, the largest village on the lake, to discover the fascinating daily lifestyle of the local people who live on the water.

Tonle Sap Lake

Tonle Sap Lake

Take a short rest until transfer to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for check in.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.
• Meals: Breakfast 
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

Day 19: Luang Prabang City Tour

Your full day city tour begins after breakfast, you will visit the Royal Palace Museum (closed on Tuesday), which hosts a range of interesting artifacts

See the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground and representing classical Laotian architecture

Temple of Wat Sene

Wat Xieng Thong

Visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.

Stupa of Wat Visoun

The shrine of Wat Aham

In the afternoon, head to visit the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures before heading out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. 

Arts and Ethnology Centre

Later, return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai. Finally climb to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and a sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.

Wat Mai

Mount Phousi

At night, you will visit the famous Night Market, where you’ll find handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe peoples living in the surroundings.

Night Market

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

Day 20: Pak Ou Caves –  Kuang Si Waterfall

Your memorable trip will start from partaking in an alms ritual in the morning, you will accept the blessing by monks who you give the alms. Have breakfast in the hotel and then, visit the Royal Palace Museum to learn some history of Laos. 

Continuing, you will embark on a private boat for a 2 hours boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. During the boat trip, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Mekong River and see the daily fishing life of local people in the riverside.

Then, go to visit the Pak Ou Cave which is located by the Mekong River. Here, you will discover a number of gold lacquered Buddha  statues in the cave.

After that, you can have an excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls, where you will enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, have fun in the waterfalls and relax.

Our Services:

• Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

Day 21: Luang Prabang –

Today, the guide will transfer you to the airport. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!

Our Services:

• Accommodation: None
• Meals: Breakfast 
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide
• Transfer: Private car

End of tour and services.

PACKAGE PRICE FOR PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR:

INCLUSIONS:

✅ PRIVATE door to door transport (new vehicle) with air-conditioned

✅ Accommodation shared in Double/ twin room with daily breakfast

✅ Experienced English speaking guide

✅ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)

✅ Entrance fees, permission

✅ Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day

✅ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

✅ Bank fees if payment by credit card

✅ Gov tax and service charge

✅ No extra charge after final confirmation

✅Visa approval sheet

✅Travel Insurance

✅Domestic flight Hanoi – Danang – Hochiminh

EXCLUSIONS:

❌ Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle

❌ Other than mentioned in the itinerary

❌ Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, soft & hard drinks

❌ Meals not mentioned in the program

❌ Tips are welcomed!

❌ Travel Insurance

❌International flight ticket

❌Vietnam Visa stamp fee

❌Early check in & Late check out

❌Tips for tour guides and drivers,…

 CHILD POLICY FOR LAND TOUR

✅Children under 10 years old sharing with 02 adults with an extra bed: 75% of adult fare

✅Children under 10 years old sharing with 02 adults without an extra bed: 50% of adult fare

✅Child under 02 years old sharing with 02 adults without bed: FOC

Child Policy For Air Ticket

✅Children under 24 months old: 15% of adult fare

✅Children from 02 years old: 100% of adult fare

CANCELLATION POLICY

Payment for the tour is a fundamental part of the tour’s income and contributes to the overall cost of equipment, running costs, staffing, administration, etc. As the Company will have incurred the majority of its costs before the tour starts, we need to impose cancellation charges to cover these costs.

Deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel your booking, we will impose cancellation charges as follows:

• 30 days or more prior to departure – loss of deposit
• 15-29 days before departure – 30% of tour cost*
• 7-14 days before departure – 50% of tour cost*
• 6 or fewer days before departure – 80% of tour cost*

* or deposit if greater.

Tailor-made tours may be subject to alternative cancellation terms, which will be communicated to applicable Clients at the time of booking.

All cancellations must be in writing and be made by the person who submitted the booking form. Please send an email to your contact at the Company, with a copy to info@advantour.com.

Once the tour has started, no refund for any unused portion or part of the tour or services to be provided will be given. If you want to make any changes to the tour, or depart the tour early, such alteration or departure will be entirely at your own expense and liability. You will also need to communicate in writing to the tour operator your reason for leaving the tour. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Hotels are subject to availability.
2. Flight fares are subject to change.
3. The passport’s validity should be a minimum of 6 months from the intended return date.
4. About the Vietnam visa, I would recommend you obtain the e-visa which is the best option for now – very quick and easy via our government website:  https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu
5. Traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand requires travel insurance covering the cost of medical evacuation flights.

PASSPORT

Every consumer is required to have a current passport and visa. You are accountable for acquiring a valid Vietnam visa. At the LPC Travel office upon arrival, all passports and visas must be produced. Before entering any location where we conduct tours, a photocopy will be created in our office and given to the local police for registration.

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT

While making a reservation, you will need to pay a deposit or deposits. You will be told by your advisor how much that will cost. Depending on the specifics of the trip and the up-front expenses LPC Travel may incur, deposit amounts can vary significantly. The needed deposit sum will be confirmed after you indicate your desire to book your trip.

Credit cards and bank transfers are accepted forms of payment. LPC Travel will not impose any bank or credit card fees, however it might be wise for you to confirm, before making the payment, whether your bank and/or credit card provider will assess any foreign transaction fees or other fees. LPC Travel disclaims responsibility for any additional fees imposed by your bank or credit card company.

RESPONSIBILITY

It is taken very seriously to guarantee that suppliers uphold high standards. Nevertheless, since we do not run restaurants, hotels, or home stays, we are unable to be held accountable for any issues arising from the booking unless they were specifically caused by our carelessness or the fault of one of our employees.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We firmly advise you to purchase suitable travel insurance to protect your travel plans. Your insurance coverage should at the very least cover cancellation, medical and repatriation costs, accidental death, loss of personal property, personal injury, and personal liability insurance.

LPC SERVICES AND TRADING JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Hotline: 0916688855
Website: lpctravel.com.vn
Address: Room 1703, 17th Floor, Thang Long Building, 98 Nguyen Nhu Kon Tum Street, Nhan Chinh Ward, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi.