Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Bangkok, and Phuket: April departure

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Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Bangkok, and Phuket

April 7 – May 5, 2025

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Depart Ottawa

Depart Ottawa for your first flight (overnight) to Paris.  Connect in Paris for your flight to Saigon.

Day 2

Depart Paris

Depart Paris on your second flight (overnight) to Saigon.

Day 3

Arrival in Saigon

Arrival in Saigon and transfer to your hotel.  Dinner at the hotel tonight (D).

Day 4

City tour of Saigon

Your morning is free to spend at your leisure. In the afternoon, depart with a local guide for a city tour. You will visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, Chinatown, Binh Tay Market, and Thien Hau Temple. Dinner at Hoa Tuc Restaurant. (B/D)

Day 5

Rice farm and Cu Chi Tunnels

Today you will visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. En route to Cu Chi you will stop at a local rice farm to discuss how it is harvested. Return to Ho Chi Minh for lunch. The remainder of your day is free to explore the city. (B/L)

Day 6

Free day

Today is a free day to explore Saigon at your leisure.  Your Travac Tours Director will have suggestions on how to make the most of your time in this beautiful city.

Day 7

Da Nang

This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival Da Nang, a local guide will take you on a short tour of Da Nang, to historic points of interest and the Cham Museum.  After lunch, you will be transferred to Hoi An and arrive in the late afternoon. (B/L)

Day 8

Hoi An

You will begin your morning with a half day walking tour of the village of Hoi An with a local guide. You will visit ancient merchants houses, a Hokkien temple, 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and Hoi An’s colorful riverside market. After lunch, you will visit a workshop where artisans make Hoi An’s famous lanterns and have the opportunity to make one of your own. (B/D)

Day 9

Free day

Today is a free day in Hoi An. Your Travac Tours Director will have optional tour ideas. ($) (B)

Day 10

Hue

Today you will be transferred from Hoi An to Hue. You will stop en-route at the Marble Mountains stonecutters and pass over the spectacular Hai Van Mountain pass.  Upon arrival in Hue, the remainder of your day will be at your leisure. (B/L)

Day 11

Hue

Today you will be transferred to the outskirts of Hue to visit the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Stop en-route to see incense being made. You will then visit the Khai Dinh Tomb. After lunch, you will travel to Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, and finally the Dong Ba Market before heading back to the hotel. (B/D)

Day 12

Hanoi

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful colors of Hanoi on a cyclo tour through the city’s old quarters. (B/D)

Day 13

Hanoi

Today you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former home, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoa Lo Prison.  The remainder of your day will be free.  (B/L)

Day 14

Halong Cruise

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Halong for your cruise. Lunch and dinner are included on board. (B/L/D)

Day 15

Return to Hanoi

After brunch onboard the ship, you will be transferred back to Hanoi.  The remainder of your day is free. (Brunch)

Day 16

Luang Prabang

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang.  Upon arrival, you will have a city tour to the Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visoun. End the day enjoying the sunset from the top of Mount Phou Si.  Dinner at Sena restaurant. (B,D)  

Day 17

Luang Prabang

Today we will board a private boat and head out to explore the mighty Mekong River and some of its villages along the way. We will cross the river to the village of Ban Xieng Mae where we’ll walk to Wat Chom Phet, a temple built by the Thai army in 1880. You need to walk up about 100 steps to visit this small-dilapidated temple from where you have an undisturbed and peaceful view over the Mekong River and Luang Prabang. Next, we will visit the ancient Royal temple of Wat Long Khoun, that was formerly used by Kings and Queens for meditation purposes. Our next stop is the village of Ban Chan, famous for its pottery making. Here we will meet the locals and learn about their daily lifestyle. We will reboard the boat and continue our cruise upstream the mysterious Pak Ou caves, two caves set in a limestone cliff facing the Mekong River crammed with thousands Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. We then return downstream to Luang Prabang, making a stop at Wat Done Khoun temple, a unique temple situated on an island in the Mekong. We arrive back at Luang Prabang by early evening, while the sun sets behind the mountains. End the day enjoying the sunset from the top of Mount Phou Si. (B/L/D)

Day 18

Luang Prabang to  Siem Reap

Today we transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. After transferring to the hotel, we will have dinner with an Apsara dance show. (B,D)

Day 19

Siem Reap
After exploring the ancient city of Angkor Thom, we will visit the ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terraces and the Leper King Terrace.  We will see the impressive Ta Prohm Temple which is mystically enveloped by jungle. In the afternoon, you will visit magnificent Angkor Wat with its extraordinary architecture, and you may have a chance to experience spectacular sunset over the monuments. (B,L)

Day 20

Siem Reap 
After breakfast, you will visit the graceful 11th century Temple of Shiva – Banteay Srei – and the Banteay Samre temple. In the afternoon, we will venture to the Lotus & Silk Farm on a half-day journey, nestled just beyond the borders of Siem Reap, along the road to Phnom Krom and the Tonlé Sap Lake. Relax and unwind at the rooftop tea lounge, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and delicious lotus cake and tea. Browse through the elegant lotus textiles, accessories, and souvenirs at the farm’s shop, each item a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans. Visit the lotus fields and customise your lotus-inspired attire at the tailor’s workshop, adding a personal touch to your journey.  Engage in hands-on workshops, where you’ll learn the art of creating unique handicraft souvenirs from lotus flowers.  (B,L)

Day 21

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

Your morning is free to spend at your leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to airport for flight to Phnom Penh. Lunch at local restaurant. (B,L)  

Day 22

Phnom Penh
After breakfast we will embark on a full day city tour including the National Museum, the Silver Pagoda containing the Emerald Buddha statue, the Royal Palace and Phnom Penh’s oldest shrine, Wat Phnom. Afternoon visit Toul Sleng museum and Killing Fields. (B,D)

Day 23

Phnom Penh

Today is free to enjoy at your leisure. Your Travac Tours Director will have ideas or optional tours for today. (B)

Day 24

Phnom Penh to Phuket

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flights via Bangkok to Phuket. (B)

Day 25

Phuket

Today is a free day to spend at your leisure. (B)

Day 26

Phuket

Today is another free day to spend at your leisure. (B)

Day 27

Phuket to Bangkok

Today we will depart Phuket to Bangkok.  Upon arrival in Bangkok, we will embark on a tour to Temple City, Grand Palace, and Klong. We will visit Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), experience monk chanting at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, Coronation Hall, Funeral Hall and the famous Emerald Buddha.

After lunch we will continue by long-tail boat along the canal to see a Thai houses and typical rural life and visit Temple of Dawn. (B,L)

Day 28

Bangkok to Paris

Today will will depart Bangkok for our transfer flight to Paris. Overnight in Paris. (B)

Day 29

Paris to Ottawa

Return to Ottawa. (B)

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Hotel Information


Saigon: Renaissance Riverside Hotel

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
8-15 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1
Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
700000
+84 28 3822 0033


Hoi An: Hotel Royal

Hotel website


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Hotel Address
39 Đào Duy Từ
Hoi An Town, Quảng Nam, Vietnam,

+84 235 3950 777


Hue: La Residence

Hotel website


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Hotel Address
5 Le Loi Street Hue, Vietnam
,

+84 234 3837 475


Hanoi: Melia Hotel

Hotel website


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Hotel Address
44 Ly Thuong Kiet Street
Hanoi, Vietnam 001235,

+84 439343343


Halong Bay: Jasmine Junk

Cruise line website


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Luang Prabang: Satri House

Hotel website


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Hotel Address
Banwatsane, Luangprabang
Luang Prabang, Laos,

+856 71 253 491


Siem Reap: Le Meridien Angkor

Hotel website


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Hotel Address
Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Khum Svay Dang Kum
Siem Reap, Cambodia, 17259

+855 63 963 900


Phnom Penh: La Rose Suite

Hotel website


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Hotel Address
4B, Street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac Khan Chamkarmorn
Phnom Penh, Cambodia 12301,

+855 23 222 254



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