Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam Travel
Travel to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam with Pacific Holidays. We offer you a unique opportunity to visit the highlights of these Southeast Asian countries. You will also have an initial stop in Bangkok, Thailand where you will tour the highlights of this city, as well. Your next stops will include the best of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
- Laos, a landlocked country in a heavily forested and mountainous landscape is made up of over 47 ethnic groups. Your Laos tour includes sightseeing to the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, where you will see religious temples and lively markets filled with handicrafts and silk goods. The city tour of Vientiane, the current capital, includes That Luang Temple, the Patuxai arch and the central market.
- Visitors to Vietnam are delighted with the beautiful deltas, soaring mountains, divine beaches and green rice paddies. In Hanoi visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the 900-year-old Temple of Literature, Fine Arts Museum, the Central Market and more. In Ho Chi Minh City you will see the Presidential palace, the Chinese market, the Quang Pagoda and other highlights.
- Cambodia, with a population of almost 15 million people, is dominated by the Mekong River and the Tonle' Sap (the fresh water lake). Enjoy your stay in Phnom Penh, capital city and the commercial, economic and political hub of Cambodia. Enjoy all the splendid sights, including the 12th century Angkor Wat temple, the symbol of Cambodia.
Enjoy your travel to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam with Pacific Holidays, an industry leader with over 15 years of experience. For details on this or any of our Asia travel packages, please click on the selections below or contact 800-355-8025 for more information
Sample Itinerary: Day 1, Monday - USA/Bangkok
Depart the United States on a Cathay Pacific Airways trans-Pacific flight for Bangkok.
Day 2, Tuesday - En Route
Cross the International Date Line.
Day 3, Wednesday - Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. (Amari Atrium Hotel/Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel)
Day 4, Thursday - Bangkok
This morning's city tour includes visits to renowned Buddhist temples: the Temple of the Golden Buddha and the huge Reclining Buddha at Wat Po. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 5, Friday - Bangkok/Vientiane
Depart Bangkok by air for Vientiane, the capital of Laos, situated on the Mekong River. A city tour includes That Luang Temple, the Patuxai arch, and the central market. (Lao Plaza Hotel) (B/D)
Day 6, Saturday - Vientiane/Luang Prabang
Take a 40-minute flight north to Luang Prabang, the ancient capital and home of the former royal family. Afternoon sightseeing includes temples such as Wat Phousy, located on a hill overlooking the city. Also visit the lively markets with arrays of silk goods and handicrafts. (Villa Santi Hotel) (B/L/D)
Day 7, Sunday - Luang Prabang
Depart on a boat trip this morning along the Mekong River to visit the sacred caves of Pak Ou. Drive through scenic rural landscapes to visit a handicraft village on the return journey. (B/L/D)
Day 8, Monday - Luang Prabang/Vientiane
Today visit the former king's palace and then proceed to a local market for shopping. After lunch transfer to your return fight to Vientiane. The rest of the afternoon is free. (Lao Plaza Hotel) (B/L/D) Day 9, Tuesday - Vientiane/Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi in the morning. In the afternoon enjoy a city sightseeing tour. A water puppet show in the evening. (Sunway Hotel/Hilton Hanoi Hotel) (B/L/D)
Day 10, Wednesday - Hanoi
Morning sightseeing tour includes Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his former residence. Also visit the 900-year-old Temple of Literature, Fine Arts Museum and the Central Market. Afternoon at leisure to browse the market. (B/L)
Day 11, Thursday - Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Afternoon sightseeing at the Presidential Palace, formerly the official residence of Ngo Dinh Diem. Then visit Cholon - HCM City's Chinatown. Visit the Quang Pagoda, a thriving Buddhist center, and the large Chinese Market. (Grand Hotel/Sofitel Plaza Hotel) (B/L)
Day 12, Friday - Ho Chi Minh City
This morning visit the Cu Chi tunnel complex, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Your tour also takes you to the History Museum and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure to visit cafes, shops and markets. (B/L)
Day 13, Saturday - Ho Chi Minh City
Drive to My Tho. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. A boat trip takes you past fishing villages and farmlands of the Mekong Delta. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. Tonight enjoy a dinner with traditional music. (B/L/D)
Day 14, Sunday - Ho Chi Minh City/ Phnom Penh
A morning flight takes you to Phnom Penh. Your afternoon tour includes the National Museum (Khmer art) and the Royal Palace and its Silver Pavilion with a floor of solid silver. (Sunway Hotel/InterContinental Hotel) (B/L/D)
Day 15, Monday - Phnom Penh/Siem Reap
Today may be the highlight of your trip as you fly to Siem Reap to visit the ruins of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, perhaps the most extensive temple ruins in Asia. (Angkor Century/Sofitel Royal Angkor Hotel) (B/L/D)
Day 16, Tuesday - Siem Reap
A full day is spent at Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom with a comprehensive tour and then some time to look around independently. (B/L/D)
Day 17, Wednesday - Siem Reap/Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. (Amari Atrium Hotel/Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel) (B)
Day 18, Thursday - Bangkok/USA
Depart Bangkok via Cathay Pacific Airways flight back to the United States and arrive the same day. (B)
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