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Honeymooners

You are planning your honeymoon trip and Indochina has come to mind, by clicking on this theme, we know just what you are looking for.  So, let Indochina Voyages Travel do its job as an Indochina destination expert.
With just under 2000 miles of coastline, Vietnam is no novice when it comes to brilliant beaches and its mountains host a very diverse and colorful selection of minority ethnic groups.  Cambodia shows off the Angkor ruins, including the stunning Angkor Wat, considered one of the 7 Wonders of the World.
 And consider Laos, a land-locked country famous for its laid-back and Buddhism-oriented life style! Laos may lack the spectacular ancient temples of Cambodia or the Hawaii-like beaches of Vietnam but it is a great place to get lost, especially within the traditional Southeast Asian city of Luang Prabang.
Thanks to its vibrant yet traditional cities, idyllic coastline, incredible scenery, and pulsating history and culture… Indochina has much to offer to the newly wed.  Pack some flexibility, humor and patience. Come expecting the unexpected; be ready for an adventure as well as a holiday and Indochina will deliver. As always, our task can not be completed without your wish list for the trip. Give us the opportunity to craft a tailor-made, unforgettable honeymoon trip of a lifetime that you will not be able to turn down.

Day 1: Siem Reap – arrival
Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport and transfer to the hotel (rooms may not be ready until the afternoon). In the morning, transfer to the archaeological site. Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara). Lunch local restaurant. Visit Preah Khan, built by the King Jayavarman VII and, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Neak Pean, a fountain (built in the middle of a pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), the temple of Ta Som, as well as the unique brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan. Sunset at Pre Rup.
Accommodation: in Siemreap
Meals: Lunch

Day 2: Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, 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 and the 12th century 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. Lunch at restaurant. Visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Sunset at Angkor Wat.  
Accommodation: in Siemreap
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Siem Reap
An early bird special:
Transfer to the archaeological site for the sunrise from the Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray  and Angkor Wat Or sunrise at Srah Srang. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Morning, transfer to Banteay Srei temple (10th c), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap.  Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit to "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap and time at leisure at a local market.  
Accommodation: in Siemreap
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh (Air) 
Breakfast at the hotel. At leisure. Then, get transferred to the airport for the flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, get picked up and transferred to the hotel for check in. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Killing Field, and Toul Sleng museum (S-21) and Russian Market. If time permits, enjoy the boat cruising along the Mekong River and sightseeing along the riverside until sunset.
Accommodation: in Phnom Penh
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Phnom Penh – Chau Doc (boat)
Breakfast at the hotel. At leisure until get transferred to the pier for the a 5-hour boat cruise to Chaudoc. Arrive Chaudoc, take a walk to the hotel. Afternoon take a boat visit fish farms where fish are bred in wooden cages suspended under floating houses on the river. Continue by boat to visit a village of stilt houses belonging to the Cham minority where colorful traditional textiles are woven on old wooden looms. Return to the dry land in time to drive up Sam Mountain to watch the sun set over the Cambodian border
Accommodation: in Chau Doc
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Chau Doc – Can Tho
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and head to Cantho. Check in the hotel upon arrival. The balance of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: in Can Tho 
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Can Tho – Saigon 
Rising to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we breakfast and start our trip with a boat cruise on sparking streams along the endless waterway of mighty Mekong River to the colorful Cai Rang floating market. There will be hundreds of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade. Sellers advertise their wares by crying out across the waters. We visit the lush orchards and are treated to a delicious tropical fruits with an opportunity to interact with local people. Back the hotel and check out and head Saigon. Lunch en route. Check in the hotel upon arrival in Saigon.
Accommodation: in Saigon 
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 8: Saigon
Breakfast at the hotel. Set out to begin a city tour visiting Saigon historical landmarks including the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, former Presidential Palace, War Remnant Museum and China town. Lunch at Ngon restaurant with village atmosphere Ending the tour with a visit to Ben Thanh Market from where you can buy things home as souvenir. 
Accommodation: in Saigon 
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 9: Saigon
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive 170 km to Tay Ninh, located near the Cambodian border and birthplace of the Cao Dai religion. Visit the Great Cao Dai Temple and observe the noontime prayer as priests dressed in colorful robes and their followers chant below the “All Seeing Eye.” Continue to the famous Cu Chi tunnel to explore the amazing underground tunnel system built by Vietnamese guerilla fighters during the war. On the way back visit a rice paper making factory in Cu Chi district before heading home. Lunch at local restaurant in Cu Chi.
Accommodation: in Saigon 
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 10: Saigon – Nha Trang (Air)
After breakfast, free on own. Then, get transferred to the airport for the afternoon flight to Nhatrang. Arrive Nhatrang, get transferred to the hotel for check in. The balance of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: in Nhatrang 
Meals: Breakfast 

Day 11: Nha Trang
At leisure
Accommodation: in Nhatrang 
Meals: Breakfast 

Day 12: Nha Trang
At leisure
Accommodation: in Nhatrang 
Meals: Breakfast 

Day 13: Nha Trang – Hanoi (Air)
Breakfast at the hotel. Get transferred to the airport for the flight to Hanoi.  Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to the hotel for check in. 
Set out to visit the Chuong conical hat weaving village passing Binh Da town to enjoy the local daily life along the way. Take a 2 km leisure walk through Chuong village to Da Ngu village. The stroll will lead you through two beautiful villages of old charming houses and smiling craftswomen under the cool shade of betel nut trees and fruit trees. Conical hat is a symbol together with Northern traditional attire traditional dress “ao dai”.  Enjoy a home-hosted lunch with a local family.
Accommodation: in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 14: Hanoi
Today’s full day city tour of this charming capital Hanoi with ochre-colored colonial style buildings, tree-lined avenues and many lakes.  Set out on a visit to the Temple of Literature to have an overview about Hanoi culture and history at the outset of the trip. Then visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument made of generous amount of marble and granite. This is where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” may be viewed, continue visiting the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda in the form of a lotus, it emerges from the water and rests on a single stone pillar. It contains a statue of the Goddess of Mercy with its legendary “thousand arms and a thousand eyes”. Lunch at Indochine restaurant. Afternoon, visit to a very beautiful Museum of Ethnology to enhance your understanding of Vietnam's diverse culture through its unique presentation of objects & dress from daily life. This evening attend a traditional water puppet, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form especially designed for depicting scenes from rural life and many episodes of national history. 
Accommodation: in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

Day 15: Hanoi – Halong 
Pick up at the hotel at 07:30am for a journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong Bay, the World Heritage. Stop en route for a cup of coffee at Sao Do. Arrive in Halong port around mid-noon to check-in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embark on Bhaya Classic. Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.  Continue to visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Kayak into the village or swim near the boat; Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.; Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, etc. Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Following by happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck. Enjoy Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard. After dinner, retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. 
Accommodation: on Bhaya cruise 
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner 

Day 16: Halong – Hanoi 
Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served. Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot). Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor. 
11.00 Disembark at Bhaya Café, Halong City. 
Pick up at the dock and transfer back to Hanoi for the night. 
Accommodation: in Hanoi 
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

Day 17: Hanoi – Luang Prabang (Air)
After breakfast, at leisure. Then, take a short flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel for check in. On own exploration of this the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. 
Accommodation: in Luangprabang
Meals: Breakfast

Day 18: Luangsay cruise – Pak Ou – Kamu Lodge  (Luangsay cruise)
Kamu boat leaves Kamu pier at 9a.m. for cruising up the Mekong River to Kamu Lodge. The boat first stops opposite the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit Pak Ou caves where there are two caves ‘Tham Ting’ and ‘Tham Phoum’ and thousands of Buddha images are found. Then, the boat arrives at Kamu Lodge so you will be able to check in and have lunch at the opened air restaurant. In the afternoon, you can participate in different activities; visiting Kamu village, archery contest, rice planting and harvesting, traditional fishing and gold panning (January to June). A set menu dinner is served and you stay an overnight at Kamu Lodge. 
Accommodation: on board 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 19: Luangsay cruise - Kamu Lodge – Pakbeng 
A continental breakfast is served at the restaurant from 7a.m. After relaxing yourself, Luang Say boat picks you up around 10a.m.-11a.m. for cruising up to Pakbeng. A buffet lunch is served on board and the next stop is at Ban Baw to observe the processing of the traditional rice alcohol. The boat arrives at Luang Say Lodge before sunset for an overnight stay and a dinner is served at terrace overlooking the Mekong River. 
Accommodation: on board 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 20: Luangsay cruise Pakbeng – Houei Sai (Thailand border)
A continental breakfast is served at terrace from 6a.m. The boat leaves Luang Say Lodge at 7a.m. One stop is made en route to Houei Sai to observe a rural life along the Mekong River at Ban Houy Phalam; a Kamu village. A buffet lunch is served on board. The boat arrives at slow boat pier in Houei Sai before 5p.m. (You may continue your journey to Chiang Rai, Thailand the same day.)
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Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

  
     
 
 
 

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