Essence of Laos & Vietnam - 15 days - Global Pal

Cobala · #1 09-01-2010, 02:41 AM

Essence of Laos & Vietnam - 15 days
Starts : Vientiane ( Laos), ends : Ho Chi Minh ( Vietnam)
Highlights:
*Vietnam : Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi Capital, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An
*Laos : Luang Prabang, Vientiane
Trip Code : LV-EoLV15
VientianeDay 1 -2 : Arrival - Vientiane

Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel.

Explore laidback Vientiane by bike, on foot or by jumbo. Gaze up at the tapered golden stupa of Pha That Luang, an important symbol of Lao nationhood, or perhaps visit the insightful Lao National Museum. Be sure to visit the vibrant morning market - it's open all day.

Accommodation in Vientiane :
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room

Pak Ou CaveDay 3 - 5: Luang Prabang- Pak Ou Cave

Flight to Luang Prabang , Cool off by the spectacular Kuang Si Falls before boarding a riverboat to the revered Pak Ou Caves, filled with hundreds of images of Buddha.

Accommodation in Luang Prabang :
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room

HanoiDay 6 : Hanoi

Take a flight to Hanoi capital of Vietnam, From French-colonial buildings and graceful boulevards to rich cafe au lait, Hanoi has an elegant timelessness. See it on a stroll or taste the East-West blend at a restaurant.

Accommodation in Hanoi :
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room

Halong BayDay 7 : Halong Bay Cruise

Cruise beautiful Halong Bay amid magnificent limestone karsts. Dive into the bay's turquoise waters before devouring a mouth-watering seafood feast.

Accommodation in Halong Bay:
+ Boat grade: 4 Star Cruiser
+ Room type: Superior Room

HanoiDay 8 - 9 : Hanoi

See a traditional water puppet performance and pay respect to the father of modern Vietnam at the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum complex. Catch an overnight train to Hue.

Accommodation in Hanoi :
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room

Accommodation on Train : Hanoi to Hue :
+ Train grade: Express
+ Room type: A/C soft sleeper cabin

HueDay 10 : Hue

Discover an imperial past while wandering the great walled citadel, the Nguyen emperors' tombs and the stately Thien Mu Pagoda.

Accommodation in Hue :
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room

Hoi AnDay 11 -13 : Hoi An

Travel past iridescent rice paddies and peaceful fishing villages en route to ancient Hoi An, famed for traditional architecture, talented artists and tailors.

Accommodation in Hoi An:
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room

Ho Chi Minh CityDay 14 -15 : Ho Chi Minh & Departure

Experience the buzz of Vietnam's economic hub from a slow-moving cyclo. Hunt for bargains in the historic Ben Thanh Market or sample some regional fare at one of the city's atmospheric villas. Tour end with airport transfer on Day 15

Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh :
+ Hotel grade: 4 Star
+ Room type: Superior Room

vietnamroyaltourism · #2 09-17-2010, 08:35 AM

Angkor Wat - the capital of the temple, more than 5.6 km in circumference, with five massive towers, the world's largest, 65 m high main tower. This is also the largest temple in Angkor. The road to Angkor Wat is a long stone bridge spanning the lake surrounding the temple. Angkor Wat rectangular, 1,500 m long, 190m wide. According to scholars Finot, Coedes, Bosh, the temple was built under King Suryavarman II to the tomb of Emperor worship, with the sculpture, according to legend the god Visnu. To feel the mystical power, charm of Angkor Wat, visitors should see Angkor Wat at sunset. The sun's golden sunset, the temple and the stone tower here stand out as a bright yellow blocks, hidden under the trees jaggery.
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