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Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok -Arrival
Meet upon arrival on Bangkok Airport. Look for your driver who will be holding a sign with your name on it. He will transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight: in Bangkok Meals: None Transport: Car

Day 2: Bangkok - Luang Prabang
Transfer to the airport.
Fly Bangkok to Luang Prabang PG 632 1130-1320 **issued by Green Trail Tours**
Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
The town Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the French colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. The town has been declared a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1995.
Overnight: in Luang Prabang Meals: Breakfast Transport: Car | Air | Car

Day 3: Luang Prabang
Free day in Luang Prabang. You can explore Luang Prabang on own. There are plenty of interesting daytrips possible in and around Luang Prabang. Our local office can give you information about this.
From your hotel you can easily explore the town on foot which is what we recommend you to do today. Just breathe in the atmosphere, wander through the small alleys, visit the mystical temples (don't forget to dress properly and take off your shoes). Enjoy the wonderful Lao and French food. Go shopping for textiles (Luang Prabang has some of the best textiles of the country) or take a Bia Lao on one of the terraces along the Mekong River.
From Phousy Mountain you have a commanding view over the town. Luang Prabang has an attractive evening market in one of the side streets of Sakkarine Rd., the ideal place to find some great bargains to take home.
Overnight: in Luang Prabang Meals: Breakfast Transport: None

Day 4: Luang Prabang
After breakfast drive to the Ban Sankhong, a village where weaving and sa papermaking takes place. Continue to Ban Don. In this village you will see local blacksmiths at work. Proceed to the village Ban Xang Hai famous for the local production of Lao Lao, the local whisky. Cross the Mekong to the Pak Ou caves There are two caves in the steep rock cliff at the confluence of the Mekong River and Ou River: Tham Ting, the lower cave and Tham Phum, which can be reached by a long stair case. They are full of Buddha images of varying styles, ages and size. Enjoy a picnic lunch, catered by a restaurant from Luang Prabang, nearby the caves.
Afterwards board a boat for a leisurely cruise down the Mekong back to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival transfer back to your hotel with the rest of the afternoon free at leisure.
Overnight: in Luang Prabang Meals: Breakfast | Lunch Transport: Car | Boat | Car

Day 5: Luang Prabang - Vientiane
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport.
Fly Luang Prabang to Vientiane **issued by Green Trail Tours**
Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon you will make a citytour of Vientiane, the capital of Laos. You will visit That Luang, the national symbol the Lao People's Democratic Republic, as well has Wat Ho Pra Keo and Wat Sisaket. You will finish the day at the Morning Market, which is in fact open the whole day.Return to your hotel.
Overnight: in Vientiane Meals: Breakfast Transport: Car | Air | Car

Day 6: Vientiane - Lak Sao
This morning your private guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel. You destination today will be the small town Lak Sao. We drive south, following the Mekong River. Lak Sao is 320 km. far from Vientiane, this will take approximately 6-8 hours for driving.
We will pass through some of the most dramatic and breathtaking limestone scenery in Southeast Asia. The Khammouan Limestone NBCA (National Biodiversity Conservation Area) is one of the most stunning landscapes of Laos. You can ask your guide to stop anywhere else along the way to make pictures or for any other purposes. The landscape is simply spectacular.Afternoon arrival in Lak Sao.
Overnight: in Lak Sao Meals: Breakfast Transport: Car

Day 7: Lak Sao - Dong Hoi
After breakfast you will embark on an adventure that will take the whole day.
Drive 32 kms (45 minutes) to the Nam Phao/Cau Treo border where you will say goodbye to your guide.
**you should have a Vietnam visa before entering Vietnam as the visa is NOT available upon arrival** (see our visa section for more details)
After having completed Immigration and Customs formalities on both sides you will meet your Vietnamese guide. Welcome to Vietnam!
Start driving to the coast about 6 hours (300 Kilometers).Scenery is fantastic. You will descend the Annamite Mountain Chain towards Dong Hoi on the South China Sea. Dong Hoi was largely destroyed during the Vietnam War. Many new buildings have been constructed since then giving this town a distinct atmosphere.
Overnight: in Dong Hoi Meals: Breakfast Transport: Car | Car

Day 8: Dong Hoi - Hue
After breakfast you will travel through the former demilitarized zone, scene of heavy fighting during the Vietnam war.  You will pass the bridge over the Ben Hai river, the former line of separation between North and South Vietnam.
Continue south towards Hue. Hue is 190 km. far from Dong Hoi, this will take approximately 4 hours for driving.
After arrival in Hue you will you go to the boatlanding where you will board a dragon boat for a pleasant boat trip on the Perfume River. You will visit the characteristic Thien Mu Pagoda and the tomb of the emperor Tu Duc before checking into the hotel
Overnight: in Hue Meals: Breakfast Transport: Car | Boat

Day 9: Hue - Hoi An
After breakfast you will be picked up at the hotel by your guide and driver. First you will visit the Forbidden Purple City, constructed under Emperor Gia Long's reign in the early 19th century AD. It's located inside the Citadel of Hue, which was badly damaged during the Tet offensive in 1968.
Then start the drive to Hoi An which will take about 4 hours in total (130 Kilometers.). On the way we will enjoy a seafood lunch at a restaurant at Lang Co Beach. Although a recently opened tunnel is for many the preferred way we will drive over the Hai Van Pass from where you have fantastic views over the South China Sea.
Before reaching Hoi An we will visit  the nearby Marble Mountains and the famous Cham Museum in Danang. This museum displays artefacts from the culture of Champa.
Hoi An, the picturesque port formerly known as Faifo, is another highlight of this trip. Over the years Hoi An has built a reputation. It is without a doubt one of the most pleasant places in Vietnam. It's packed with historic buildings and has a unique atmosphere. Hoi An boasts some of the best food in Vietnam.
Overnight: in Hoi An Meals: Breakfast | Lunch Transport: Car

Day 10: Hoi An
Free day in Hoi An.
Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Hoi An is another UNESCO World Heritage on your journey. It's a small town and the sights can be easily visited walking. You can also rent a bicycle and explore the picturesque countryside. Only 4 kms from Hoi An is Cua Dai Beach, a great white sand beach with high waves.
Overnight: in Hoi An Meals: Breakfast Transport: None

Day 11: Hoi An - Danang - Saigon
Transfer to Danang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Fly Danang - Ho Chi Minh City **issued by Green Trail Tours**
Meet upon arrival and transfer to hotel.
Ho Chi Minh City was the capital of South Vietnam before the reunification of the country in 1975. Many people still call the city by its old name Saigon. The city is the economic driving force of the country and is really buzzing with activity.
Overnight: in Saigon Meals: Breakfast Transport: Car | Air | Car

Day 12: Saigon
Today you can explore this exciting city on your own.
You can visit some of the most interesting sights of the city such as the Thien Hau Pagoda, wander around the Ben Thanh market or drink a coffee on one of the terraces of the former "Paris of the Orient". Be careful when crossing the streets. Motorbikes won't stop for you.
Overnight: in Saigon Meals: Breakfast Transport: None

Day 13: Saigon - Chau Doc
Today we will drive to Chau Doc. This is a long drive which will take about 8 hours (345 kms). 
Continue to Chau Doc. You can ask your guide to stop along the way for taking pictures or for any other purpose. The Mekong Delta is very densely populated and you will see many children's smiles the next few days.
After arrival there will be time for a short boattrip to enjoy the waterfront of Chau Doc with its many floating fish farms. The fish are grown in nets under the boat. You will visit a traditional Cham village with its distinctive houses. The Cham that live here are muslims and the women wear colorful dresses. You can walk to the mosque a little further up the road. Return to Chau Doc.
Overnight: in Chau Doc Meals: Breakfast | Lunch Transport: Car & Boat | Car

Day 14: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh
After breakfast your guide will transfer you to the pier from where the boat to Cambodia will depart. The comfortable boat will bring you to the Vietnamese-Cambodian border at Vinx Xuong/and passes villages. It's a scenic trip. The boat is a regular service from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh, not a private boat.
**a Cambodian visa is available upon arrival and you will need one picture**
After approximately 5 hours you will see the spires of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda: Phnom Penh is in sight! The boat will moor at a pier on Sisowath Quay where our representative will welcome you: Sooasday! Welcome to Cambodia!
He/she will transfer you to your hotel. Along Sisowath Quay are many restaurants and cafe's. You will be spoilt for choice.
Overnight: in Phnom Penh Meals: Breakfast Transport: Car | Boat | Car

Day 15: Phnom Penh
In the morning visit of Choeng Ek, the location of the infamous Killing Fields. Continue to Tuol Sleng prison, the notorious Khmer prison where thousands of Cambodians perished in the darkest hours of Cambodian history. You will have lunch at Khmer Surin restaurant.
Afternoon free at leisure. You can visit sights such as the Silver Pagoda and the Royal Palace on your own or visit one of the interesting markets such as the Central Market and the Russian Market.
Overnight: in Phnom Penh Meals: Breakfast | Lunch Transport: Car

Day 16: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
After breakfast you will drive to Kompong Thom. At Kompong Thom you leave the main road for your visit to Sambor Prei Kuk. The road to Sambor Prei Kuk is hobbly and unpaved. Sambor Prei Kuk was the capital of the Chenla Kingdom which predates Angkor by several centuries. The ruins are spread out over a vast distance. Sambor Prei Kuk gets very few visitors and you can enjoy the beautiful ruins in peace and quiet.
After your visit it's back to the main road and start the last leg to Siem Reap. Siem Reap is 314 km. far from Phnom Penh and this will take approximately 6 hours for driving.
Along the way you will stop briefly at Spean Praptos, a fantastic stone bridge from the Angkor period. The bridge is used only for pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles and stands as proof of the craftmanship of the Khmers.
At the end of the afternoon you will reach Siem Reap, near Angkor. Angkor will without a doubt one of the absolute highlights of this exciting trip.
Overnight: in Siem Reap Meals: Breakfast | Lunch Transport: Car

Day 17: Siem Reap
Today you will explore some of the main sights of Angkor. Visit Ta Phrom, the gem of Angkor. This temple has been largely taken over by the jungle. The sight of temple ruins overgrown with the roots of huge fig trees is unforgettable. Visit Preah Khan where the World Monument Fund has a project. Return to the hotel in the late morning for a break for lunch and a swim.
In the afternoon return to Angkor. You will have the whole afternoon for a visit to the main temple, Angkor Wat. Return to the hotel.
Overnight: in Siem Reap Meals: Breakfast | Lunch Transport: Car

Day 18: Siem Reap
Today is a free day. You can return to the Angkor complex for another visit but you can also opt for an exciting trip to some of the more remote temples such as Beng Mealea and Koh Ker.
Overnight: in Siem Reap Meals: Breakfast Transport: None

Day 19: Siem Reap - Bangkok
Transfer out to the airport.
Fly Siem Reap to Bangkok **issued by Green Trail Tours**
Overnight: No Accommodation Meals: Breakfast Transport: Car | Air