An absolute cultural exploration & Photography of Vietnam Laos Cambodia tour packages

  • icon-date15 DAYS
  • icon-date25 Meals

This tour was focusing on promoting cultural exploration. The trip not only offers the “cannot miss” destinations but also takes you to many off-beaten path destinations. Starts from the hill tribal villages and most spectacular rice terrace fields in northern Vietnam and crosses the border to Laos to delve into the culture of the Buddhist land to Angkor Wat, the largest ancient monument in the world. Join us on a journey where you can touch and feel the cultural connection with the beauty of Indochina.

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    The Photography of Vietnam Laos Cambodia tour packages in 17 days: Hanoi (Vietnam) -> Ninh Binh (Vietnam) -> Ha Giang (Vietnam) -> Sapa (Vietnam) -> Dien Bien (Vietnam) -> Luang Prabang (Laos) -> Siem Reap & Angkor Wat (Cambodia)

    Day 1: Hello Hanoi! Welcome Dinner (D)

    Upon arriving at Hanoi airport, our guide and driver will be there to pick you up and then stop by our hotel to drop off your luggage and get some rest. The rest of the day is your free time to explore the city until we gather for our welcome dinner in the evening. (The first-day schedule could be modified to meet your needs and your time of arrival). Related tour: Hanoi Tours (Daily Tour)

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    Hanoi streetnight
    Hanoi in the morning

    Day 2: Local handicraft villages in Hanoi– Ninh Binh (B, D)

    Save the little charm Hanoi for later, this morning, we will visit photogenic handicraft villages where incense and bamboo fish trap making has been a longstanding tradition and work for locals. Besides learning about the dying incense sticks process, we also have an opportunity to capture the most colorful and beautiful moments of the villager’s movements from different angles while they do their jobs. Related tour: Photography tour Vietnam

    In the afternoon, we will visit Ninh Binh, a World Natural Heritage Site since 2014. The following activities will be hopping on a bamboo boat and rowing along the Ngo Dong River where you could see the “Indochina” film set. The boat ride offers an outstanding view of thousands of astonishing limestone cliffs and an exciting experience going under Hang Ca and Hang Ba caves. After lunch, our tour guide will take you to Bich Dong pagoda which is built on top of a mountain and therefore offers us the view of the most appalling scenes of all Hanoi holidays on each level. Return to Hanoi in the evening.

    Ninh Binh
    Ninh Binh famer
    Ninh Binh - Tam Coc

    Day 3: Hanoi – Thong Nguyen (Ha Giang) (B, D)

    The day starts early with a long but stunning journey from Hanoi to Ha Giang. On the way, we will pass through many beautiful valleys and mountains, especially when we reach the remote Chay River Valley. Stop in some tribal villages to meet and feel the local hospitality and learn more about their lifestyles. We aim to get to Thong Nguyen before sunset to capture the most beautiful time of the day over endless layers of rolling hills & rice terraces at the end of the day’s light. Related Tour: Ha Giang Loop Tour (3 days & 2 Nightss)

    Day 4: Thong Nguyen – Ha Giang (B, L, D)

    After enjoying your complimentary breakfast at the hotel, say goodbye to Thong Nguyen and make our way to Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang Province. This place is considered the most spectacular rice terrace region in Vietnam, and certainly among the most beautiful on the planet. Once we get there, we will spend our entire day exploring the area and finding the best spots for photoshoot opportunities and views.

    In addition, we will visit the home of several tribal people, who live in peaceful villages on the hills and valleys in this region. If we visit the town during school time, we can picture one of the rooms in the schoolhouse full of tribal kids with stunning backgrounds filled with backdrops for environmental portraits.

    Ha Giang - Hoang Su Phi
    Ha Giang Market
    Ha Giang twin moutain

    Day 5: Farewell Hoang Su Phi– Bac Ha (B, L, D)

    Spend our last hours at San Sa Ho and Ban Phung village in Hoang Su Phi to enjoy the morning light shining over the villagers and rice terraces. After that, we will make our way to Bac Ha for a special tribal market the next day.

    Day 6: Bac Ha – Sa Pa (B)

    Bac Ha is famous for its tribal Sunday market where Flower H’Mong, Nung, and Tay ethnic sell their exotic local products from fruits, vegetables, and textiles to livestock such as goats, pigs, and buffalo. Make sure you spend enough time blending yourself in colors, sounds, and northern signature products. Head to Sapa right after the market for another adventure through hill tribal villagers and spectacular rice terraces.

    sapa Vietnam
    sapa vietnam
    terraces in sapa

    Day 7: Sapa- Dien Bien (B, D)

    There will be a long drive from Sa Pa to Dien Bien where we will cross the border to Laos but it won’t disappoint you with a mixture of rice fields, spectacular landscapes, and colorful tribal villages along the way.

    Day 8: Dien Bien Phu- Border Crossing- Nong Kiaw (B, L, D)

    After breakfast, we will drive down south through the peaceful Muong Thanh Valley to the Tay Trang border gate to Laos where our local guy awaits you. Crossing the border, we will continue through one of Laos’ most remote regions to Muang Khua, a one-horse border town located on the banks of the Nam Ou River. It depends on the time we might stop for lunch at Pak Nam Noy or drive further to Ban Na My. Then continue the journey to Nong Khiaw – a charming rustic little town on the bank of the Ou River. It is squeezed in between some of the most fantastic limestone mountains north of Laos.

    Note: The Tay Trang border gate immigration normally closes for lunch between 12.00 am- 1.30 pm (It may take some 30 minutes for Immigration and customs processes)

    Day 9: Nong Khiaw- Luang Prabang (B)

    The day of Vietnam Laos Cambodia tour packages starts with a pleasant walk around the village while enjoying great views over the Nam Ou river or visiting a small temple complex in the center of town. Continue the journey of a 2-hour drive passing picturesque scenery along the Nam Ou River and a beautiful mountainous setting heading to Pak Ou Caves – a pantheon of gold Buddha statues tucked into the nooks of the limestone cliffs.

    Enjoy the cruise along the Mekong from the cave to the village of Ban Xang Hai. Stop here to learn how locals make LauLao (Lao whisky) and LauHai (Lao wine) before continuing this river way down the Mekong to head to the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. Enjoy the golden sunset time around a cluster of beautiful temples and monasteries before dinner time.

    Day 10: Luang Prabang – Sunrise Alms Giving (B, D)

    The Alms Giving Ceremony is a “cannot miss” event when we are in Luang Prabang. In the morning, Buddhist monks leave the monastery of Luang Prabang temple with their alms bowls in single file lines to receive alms of rice, other foods, or money. In Luang Prabang, with so many monasteries nearby, the number of monks is in the hundred. Then head for the stunning Kuang Si Waterfalls and its numerous turquoise pools set in the rainforest. After lunch, we will return to Luang Prabang, and the rest of your day is your free time to explore the city. Related blog: Luang Prabang travel guide

    Day 11: Luang Prabang – Elephants – Siem Reap (B)

    The morning starts with a fun activity- An elephant bath in the Mekong River. The activity is our unique experience because it isn’t open to the public. You can feed and commune with the gentle giants. This includes Lao’s only White Elephant, who has quite a funny personality. These are rescue elephants (except for the baby) and are very well taken care of. Learn more: travel guide Cambodia

    Return to the hotel for check-out and then it’s back to the airport for the flight to Siem Reap and the mind-blowing temples of the ancient Khmer Empire in Cambodia. Related Tour: Siem Reap tour package

    Day 12: Angkor Wat – The Ancient Road fewer Travelers (B)

    Located in Siem Reap province of Cambodia, Angkor Wat, the UNESCO World Heritage Site was the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire that ruled Southeast Asia between 802- 1431. However, we will start our day by visiting some amazing temples built by the Khmer before Angkor Wat which was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II. Some are clad in great tree roots similar to Ta Prohm. We will spend time visiting the Ancient Road and listening to our guide explain the extraordinary history of the Khmer Empire. Stay here in the late afternoon to watch the impressive sunset over the temples. Learn more: Best things to do in Siem Reap

    Day 13: Angkor Wat Central – Of Temples & Goddesses full day (B)

    Delve into the culture and history with a full day at Angkor Wat Central today. For those who would like to watch the sunrise over Cambodia’s most ancient and most respected monument, we will leave the hotel at 4:30 am. The morning will certainly be filled with visiting and enriching yourself with several temples within the ancient grounds while listening to our local guide introduce the extraordinary history of Angkor. Visit the Angkor Central and Ta Prohm (of Tomb Raider fame). Return to our hotel, the rest of the day is your free time.

    Day 14: Angkor Wat & Environs (B, D)

    Return to the less traveled road with stunning and rarely visited forest temples and monks. In addition, we will visit some rural villages to explore Khmer life with authenticity. Arrive back to the Complex in time for the sunset over the Bayon. While the sun is shining over the most beautiful monuments, we can see a water blessing given to the locals by monks. Return to Siem Reap city through the green park and enjoy our dinner before the night ends.

    Day 15: Farewell Siem Reap (B)

    Enjoy your last hearty breakfast and some free time to wander on your own or get stuck into some souvenir shopping until we take you to the airport and fly home with wonderful memories of Vietnam Laos Cambodia tour packages (15 days) (not including late check-out for the hotel).

    INCLUSIVE:

    • Accommodation based on twin-sharing occupancy
    • Meals as indicated in the program, (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
    • Private A/C car or van with driver during on tour.
    • English or French speaking guide (any other requested language guide)
    • All entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated in the program
    • Service charges, rooms tax, and handling fees

    EXCLUSIVE:

    • International air tickets and airport departure taxes
    • Visa stamping fee
    • Travel Insurance
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Personal expenses and other services
    • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program

    NOTES: Tour can be modified, and hotels changed to suit your tastes and budget. Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and weather.

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    Diep Van

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    Email: diep.van@ftripvietnam.com

    Diep Van

    Founder & Photography Guide

    Specialties: Culture, landscape, portrait, hiking, active and adventurous tour

    Besides my unlimited passion for traveling, a professional tour guide for over a decade, I have been taking photographs since sitting at Hanoi of the University of Culture in the early 2000s. Photography started as a hobby but it was seriously taken due to my work relations and my significant passion for the beauty of our world, especially in Southeast Asian parts such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

    Within a few years of taking photographs, my works began to be recognized by many reliable international publications such as AFAR Travel, The Times, and The Daily Telegraph newspaper. In addition, I continuously add to my growing profile by winning numerous major awards: 3rd Position of The Independent Photographer 2018, 1st Position of Amateur Photographer of the year 2018, Grand Prize Winner of the AFAR Travel Photography 2019, and a Gold Award of San Francisco Bay International Photography 2020.

    I photograph a wide variety of subjects, from travel to landscapes to street scenes. I enjoy documenting the East’s rich cultural heritage and its land soaked in glorious sunrise or sunset light in remote and secluded spots. And, I am very happy to share my knowledge and experience with you. You can visit Luminousvietnamtour to explore tour!


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