VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND LAOS EXPLORATION WITH KIDS
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Holiday with Kids is a dream trip for your family to discover Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos – the three countries created French Indochina in the past. During 21 days, you and your kids will have a complete overview of the treasures of these three countries from the subtle mixture of cultural visits, gastronomic tastings and stunning natural beauty as well as regional crafts.
The trip lasts 12 days in Vietnam from the North to the South and starts in historical Hanoi city – the capital city. The highlight of North Vietnam is Sapa – the symphony of the nature. Sapa’s ethnic culture and customs are the most beguiling things to experience. Occupying a majority, H’mong people appears the most in both of the town and the tiny hill-tribe villages, especially in Cat Cat Village. They used to wave brocade as the best traditional craft industry that is descended from generation to generation. Going with the sophisticated textile techniques, the brocade products is arranged for selling in many places in Sapa.
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Exploration with Kids also passes through many UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Halong Bay with more than 3000 limestone islands, Hoian Ancient Town, the complex of Hue monuments, My Son Sanctuary, Angkor Complex including Angkor Wat – the largest temple all over the world, Angkor Thom with more than 200 towers with four smiling faces; and Luang Prabang City.
The journey finishes in Vientiane – the largest city and the capital of Laos. Visit a few of the must-visit wats, including Wat Sisaket, Wat Ho Phra Kaew and if you’re up for a quiet, green spot further from town, Wat Sokpaluang.
With expertised travel consultants, excellent English-speaking local guides, tailor-made itineraries, and high-quality accommodations, Viet Prestige Travel is confident to offer you the best Indochina tours. Let us know what you want so that we can take you on a journey that best suits your taste!
Sightseeing Exploration
- Spectacular Sapa Mountainous Town, the gateway to Fansipan - the roof of Indochina
- Magnificent Halong Bay, listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site
- The jewels of Angkor Complex: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm Temple and Banteay Srei
Friendly-kid Activities
- Rickshaw ride in the old quarters of Hanoi's 36 streets
- Interesting Water Puppet Show in the evening
- Swimming, snorkeling in Cua Dai Beach and Kayaking in Halong Bay
Cultural Discovery
- Ethnic minority groups such as Ta Van Village of Giay People, Hang Da Village of Black Hmong, Sa Seng village of Hmong people in Sapa.
- Weekly local markets in Sapa only happened at weekend such as Can Cau Market in Saturday and Bac Ha Market in Sunday.
- Historic city of Hanoi - the capital of Hanoi, Phnom Penh - the capital of Cambodia and Luang Prabang.
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi Family Sightseeing Tour – Lao Cai
Day 3: Sapa – Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai
Day 4: Sapa – Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoian
Day 7: Hoian Half-day tour – Cua Dai Beach
Day 8: Hoian – Hue
Day 9: Hue – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho
Day 12: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh
Day 14: Phnom Penh City Tour
Day 15: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Day 16: Siem Reap
Day 17: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang
Day 18: Luang Prabang Family Sightseeing Tour
Day 19: Luang Prabang – Kuangsi Waterfalls
Day 20: Luang Prabang – Vientiane
Day 21: Vientiane – Departure
- Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, Viet Prestige Travel’s tour guide and driver will pick you up and lead you to the hotel.
- Overnight in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most ancient cities in the world. This place offers examples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the city center. A renowned destination for typical cuisine, home to fascinating attractions and hospitable people, and a diverse region with a combination of multi-communities. There is plenty to enjoy in Hanoi, from mouthwatering street food to fascinating history, from traditional entertainment to recreational activities.
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Hanoi Opera House
- The second day of this Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Exploration with Kids brings you to the most outstanding sights of Hanoi:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his stilt-house, the Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda.
- The Temple of Literature: the very first university in Vietnam, built in 1070 under Emperor Ly Thanh Tong
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology houses a display of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority people.
- Take a rickshaw ride (xich lo) around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarters with 36 streets, stop at The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple.
- Enjoy the water puppet show – a picture of the typical daily activities in Vietnam rural area.
- Transfer to Hanoi railway station for an overnight train to Sapa.
- Overnight in Hanoi
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Hanoi Water Puppet Show
- Once arriving at Lao Cai Railway Station, our driver and local guide will pick your family up for hotel check-in.
- After breakfast, start trekking down from Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai Village – the village of Black H’mong ethnic people.
- Experience the traditional culture of Dzay – a small local ethnic minority group in Lao Chai village. This village possesses a rich culture and beautiful stilt-houses nestled by terraced rice paddy fields.
- Remember to join a local ethnic market where ethnic people wear their traditional colorful dresses and sell their farming products and handicrafts as souvenirs.
- Overnight in local homestay in Sapa.
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Trekking
Family Trekking in Sapa from Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai
- The highlight of today’s trip is conquering Fansipan Mountain, which is known romantically as the roof of Indochina by modern cable car system in Sapa . This is the world’s longest and highest cable car.
- Enjoy the scenery and magnificent landscapes of Muong Hoa Valley – the biggest valley in Sapa, Hoang Lien National Forest while being on the cable.
- With the height of 3,154 meters above the sea level, Fansipan the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina Peninsula. From the top, you and your children will admire the mesmerizing views of the sea of clouds mixed with forested slopes.
- After that, transfer back to Sapa for taking a shuttle bus to Hanoi.
- Overnight in Hanoi
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Fansipan Legend Mountain in Sapa
- After breakfast, pass through the rice paddy fields of Northern Vietnam to reach Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Get on the cruise for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay with 3000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water.
- Admire the largest cave in Halong – Sung Sot Cave with sparkling and colorful stalactites and stalagmites.
- Join Vietnamese cooking demonstration to make fresh and healthy spring rolls – Vietnamese traditional dish including pork, rice vermicelli, prawn, and vegetables, etc.
- Experience squid fishing at night in the peak season of squid (from August to December).
- Overnight on board.
Cruise
Halong Bay - UNESCO Heritage Site
- Take part in Taichi Class in the early morning on the sundeck and then admire the sunrise before the breakfast.
- Enjoy the family activities such as kayaking through Luon Cave or taking a boat around Cua Van fishing village, which is home to many households living by fishing. This village is surrounded by a large natural landscape, deep sea, rocky mountain and blue sky.
- After brunch, transfer back to Hanoi for a domestic flight to Danang Airport.
- Local driver and guide will pick you up to the hotel in Hoian – about 30 kilometers from Danang.
- Overnight in Hoian.
Cruise
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Tai Chi Lesson on the sundeck
- Walk around Hoian ancient town – an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from 15th to 19th This UNESCO site is also famous for colorful silk lanterns. Most of the streets and alleys are decorated by these lanterns and the river is covered by many painted wooden boats.
- Take a visit to some great combination of Asia and Europe architectures such as: Japanese Covered Bridge – the symbol of Hoian, Old House of Tan Ky, Phung Hung House, Assembly Hall of Fujian Chinese, etc.
- Go cycling to Cua Dai Beach for swimming in the crystal blue seas and deserted white sands or Tra Que Herbs Village for discovering Vietnamese gastronomy and joining a cooking class.
- Overnight in Hoian.
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Family walking tour around Hoian Ancient Town
- Depart to Hue from Hoian, make a stop in some sites in Danang:
- – Non Nuoc Stone carving village which is famous for great sophistication of artworks and tiny vivid souvenirs;
- – Cham Museum, which is dedicated to the Champa existence, displays the largest exhibition of Cham sculpture in the world (about 300 sculptures from the 5th and 15th century).
- Admire the poetic and breathtaking views of the longest and highest mountain pass – Hai Van Pass and the scenic fishing village of Lang Co.
- Spend your afternoon exploring the complex of Hue Monuments with lots of historical sites and rich architectures in Hue Imperial City including the Forbidden Purple City – an inner sanctum reserved exclusively for the royal family of Nguyen Dynasty.
- Enjoy the gastronomy of Hue by paying a visit to Dong Ba Market – the oldest one in Hue with various kinds of food such as Bun Bo Hue, Com Hen, Banh Beo, Banh mi, etc.
- Overnight in Hue
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A small corner in Dong Ba Market, Hue
- Let’s join sightseeing cruise on Perfume River which will take you a long ride through Truong Tien Bridge. It’s known as a symbol of Hue connecting two riverbanks of Perfume River.
- The next stop of the cruise is Thien Mu Pagoda (The Pagoda of the Celestial Lady) – the oldest pagoda in Hue. With the height of 21 meters and seven storeys, Phuoc Duyen Pagoda becomes the most famous symbolic link with Thien Mu Pagoda. Moreover, other architectural structures such as Dai Hung, Dia Tang and Quan Am temples, the stone steles and bronze bells still retain.
- Disembark the board for a visit to Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh, Royal Tomb of Tu Duc, Royal Tomb of Minh Mang – three more significantly popular than other four other tombs in Hue.
- The crew moves to Phu Bai Airport in Hue for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Your family will be picked up at Tan Son Nhat Airport to the hotel.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
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Cruise
Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue
- In the morning, make a move to Cu Chi tunnels – a marvelous underground network constructed by Viet Cong soldiers during the long struggle for independence. This 121-kilometer-long complex of tunnels is also served as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters.
- After having lunch in Ho Chi Minh city, take a half day tour around the city
- – Reunification Palace
- – Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral (Red Church)
- – Old Saigon Post Office.
- – War Remnants Museum (once known as the museum of Chinese and American War Crimes) exhibits the US armoured vehicles, artillery pieces, bombs, and infantry weapons in the outside and war posters, photographs and documents in the inside.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Hotel
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral (Red Church)
- Along the way, we can enjoy the beautiful scene of green rice fields, see the peaceful Vam Co Dong river and the busy Long An town.
- When arriving to My Tho, pay a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda – a national historical and cultural relic. This is the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province, surrounded by gardens of ornamental trees, ancient trees and bonsai, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The architecture of Vinh Trang Pagoda is a harmonious combination of European and Asian architectures.
- Glide past the delta islands by a leisurely boat along the river and make a stop at Phoenix, Unicorn, Tortoise and Dragon islet to explore the typical stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages on the riverbank; then enjoy seasonal fruit, honey tea and admire Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by locals.
- Tour around the village roads through the green fields and gardens by “Xe Lôi” (Motorbike pulling cart) – one kind of tractor as well as the local’s daily vehicle.
- Proceed to An Khanh village, Ben Tre and experience cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along canals.
- Taste the sweet coconut tree candy and observe its manufacturing process at some families’ factories.
- Transfer to Can Tho and have an overnight in Can Tho.
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Family on cruise through Mekong Delta
- Wake up early in the morning, have a light breakfast and then get on a motorboat ride for Cai Rang Floating Market – the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta. It opens at around 3:00 a.m and the best time to visit is about 5:00 and 6:00 a.m due to its most hustling.
- Try the culinary of this main trading center of Mekong Delta with bunch of food, drinks, household commodities, and local specialties such as fresh fruits (pineapple, mango, watermelon, coconut, etc.), fish sauce, coconut candy, and dried food.
- Discover the unique culture and lifestyle of the locals. For example, your family will realize what each merchant sell by looking at the samples products hanged on the bamboo pole at the front of each boat.
- Continue your venture along the river and disembark to see the production process of rice paper, rice noodles and rice popcorn.
- Enjoy lunch before the driver escorts your family to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cai Rang Floating Market
- In the morning, our driver and guide will see you off at Tan Son Nhat International Airport for an international flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh Capital of Cambodia.
- Or to save the budget, your family can choose to transfer by Express Bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh in about 6 hours.
- Once arriving to Phnom Penh, Viet Prestige Travel’s driver and guide will pick your family up then escort you to the hotel.
- Overnight in Phnom Penh
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Hotel
Monks in Phnom Penh
- The first stop of your family’s city tour around Phnom Penh is the royal palace of Cambodia – a complex of buildings that serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia.
- Moonlight Pavillion serves as the stage for Khmer classical dance from the past to now. It can be easily seen from the outside since it was built along a section of the palace walls.
- There are four main compounds divided by walls.
- – Silver Pagoda is on the south side. Its main building includes many national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues. Other structures surrounding the main building are the statue of King Norodom, the library, the bell tower and a small model of Angkor Wat.
- – Khemarin Palace meaning “the Palace of the Khmer King” is to the north side. It’s an official residence of the King of Cambodia.
- – The central part is Throne Hall where the king’s confidants, generals and royal officials once carried out their duty. Currently, it’s used as a place for religious and royal ceremonies as well as a meeting place for guests of the King.
- – To the west is Inner Court or the private sector.
- Overnight in Phnom Penh
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Local Activities
Hotel
Moonlight Pavillion in Phnom Penh
- After breakfast, the crew moves to Phnom Penh Airport for a domestic flight to Siem Reap, which is well known for Angkor Archaeological Park. Or your family can select to reach Siem Reap by express bus, it takes about 6 hours.
- Admire the traditional Apsara Dance Show inspired by the Apsara carvings and sculptures of Angkor while having a buffet dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Hotel
The overview of Angkor Wat - the symbol of Cambodia
- Starting this day with Angkor Wat temple – the largest monument in the world built from the early 12th century and the symbol of Cambodia. This Hindu temple complex is dedicated to the God Vishnu for the Khmer Empire. It’s a miniature replica of the universe in stone and represents an earthly model of the cosmic world. There are five towers rising from the centre of the monument correspond to the peaks of Meru.
- Then, move to Angkor Thom, which is famous for Bayon Temple – the ancient complex, consisting of 54 towers and more than two hundred smiling Buddha faces.
- Continue the tour to Ta Prohm Temple – a jungle temple covered with the huge trees and the massive roots growing out of the walls.
- The tour ends with charming Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of Women or Citadel of Beauty) that is impressive with the pink color and the intricacy of its bas-relief carvings on the walls.
- Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Local Activities
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Family Sight-seeing Tour in Siem Reap
- Located in the heart of Cambodia and about 30 minutes south of downtown Siem Reap, Tonle Sap (the Vast Body of Fresh Water) is a must-see destination. Take a boat around Tonle Sap to observe the daily life of locals in some floating villages such as Kompong Phluk, Kompong Khleang and Cheong Kneas, Mechrey.
- Free relax until transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for a flight to Luang Prabang – UNESCO Heritage Site.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang
- Participate an Alms Giving Ceremony, at which hundreds of Luang Prabang monks from the different 35 temples walk in silence, meditating as they collect their daily alms from devotees.
- Your city tour begins after the breakfast, with some highlights in Luang Prabang such as Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong – one of the largest and the most decorative temples; Wat Mai with its impressive gilded facade.
- Do not forget to climb 328 steps to the top of the mount Phousi and enjoy the panoramic views of the city.
- When the sun sets, take a one-hour walking tour to Luang Prabang Night Market, which opens from dusk until 10 p.m selling various kinds of souvenirs such as colorful textiles, carvings, ceramics, clothing, etc.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Hotel
Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos
- Take a boat up along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves – home to hundreds of statues of Buddha with different shapes and size.
- On the way to come back, pay a visit to Living Crafts Centre, located on the bank of Mekong River, consider as the world of Laos handicrafts and textiles.
- Discover stunning giant Kuang Si Waterfalls that flows through limestone-rich jungle and empties out into a series of three gently cascading pools.
- Make a stop at Ban Xang Hai, which is famous for its home-made rice alcohol “Lao-lao”.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang
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Hotel
A family in Kuangsi Waterfall, Luang Prabang, Laos
- Get ready for the domestic flight from Luang Prabang to Vientiane – the capital of Laos.
- Take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane to religious museum of Wat Si Saket – the oldest temple from the Siamese war of 1828. The cloister and sim have been turned into a museum housing thousands of Buddha images. The museum includes over 10,000 images of the Buddha in various mudras.
- Right across the street is another Vientiane’s most important temples – Haw Phra Kaew. Its name derives from the Emerald Buddha. It then turned into the temple for Laos Royals and to enshrine the Emerald Buddha, which stayed here until 1779 before being taken to Thailand.
- Visit Pha That Luang Stupa – Lao’s most important Buddhist monument. The galleries on the inside of the cloister walls contain ancient Laos and Khmer artifacts like sculpting, statues, and inscribed steles.
- Overnight in Vientiane.
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Local Activities
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Pha That Luang November Festival in Laos
- Your family can relax at the hotel or walk around Vientiane before shifting to Vientiane for a flight back to the country.
- The tour Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Exploration with Kids – 21 Days completes! Hope your family will come back to Indochina more times!
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Viet Prestige Travel's Team in Laos
| Vietnam Airline Economy |
Hanoi16:00 | VN 181 1hr 25min |
Danang17:25 | Availability | 80 Domestic |
| Vietnam Airline Economy |
Hue13:45 | VN 1373 1hr 30min |
Saigon15:15 | Availability | 80 Domestic |
| Cambodia Angkor Air Economy |
Saigon08:25 | K8 613 1hr 00min |
Phnom Penh09:25 | Availability | 150 International |
| Cambodia Angkor Air Economy |
Phnom Penh10:00 | K6 105 55min |
Siem Reap10:55 | Availability | 170 Domestic |
| Laos Airline Economy |
Siem Reap 14:40 | QV 514 3hr 20min |
Luang Prabang18:00 | Availability | 120 International |
| Laos Airline Economy |
Luang Prabang 11:45 | QV 826 40min |
Vientiane12:25 | Availability | 120 Domestic |
- Airfare and schedule are subject to modification without prior notice from the airlines
- Each ticket is inclusive of 7kg hand baggage and 20kg checked baggage
- Confirmation is subject to availability
- Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Domestic flights & Entrance fees according the above program
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
- 2 days 1 night on board cruise in Halong Bay
- Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter
- Services charges and government tax
- No extra charge after confirmation
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- All the International flight
- International departures taxes,Travel insurance
- Surcharge for early check in and late check out the hotel
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- All the meals which does not mentioned clearly above
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Vietnam visa stamp fee
- Other services not mentioned above
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