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March 10, 2017Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi - arrival at the hotel Lan Vien. Discovery of the city by rickshaw (optional). Welcome dinner. [D]

March 11, 2017Day 2: Junk Cruise in Halong Bay

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the junk cruise on Halong Bay, lunch on board, discover caves and stop at the beach. Delicious dinner of fish and shellfish. Overnight in a high comfort cabin on board.[B-D]

March 12, 2017Day 3: Departure to Hoa Lu and Sampan Ride to Tunel Cave

Breakfast and lunch on board. Landing at noon and drive to Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh Province). Enjoy a small sampan to Tunel cave. Arrival at the Legend Hotel. Free evening. [B-L]

March 13, 2017Day 4: Visit to Maichau Valley Bich Dong Pagoda and Thung Nang Tour

Maichau Valley, sampan tour site of Thung Nang, visit Bich Dong Pagoda and lunch at the restaurant. Route to the picturesque village of northern minorities, meeting and dinner with the villagers. outstanding folkloric show and tasting rice wine. Night in traditional homes on stilts. [L-D]

March 14, 2017Day 5: Return to Hanoi

Breakfast at the homestay, then return to Hanoi. Dinner in Hanoi of the Northern specialties including the famous “Cha Ca” fish dish. [B-D]

March 15, 2017Day 6: Tomb of King Tu Duc and Cruise on Perfume River

Thai Nguyen - visit the Tan Cuong tea plantation. Tea tasting with a tea artisan, en route enjoy a packed lunch, and return to Hanoi. Hanoi's famous water puppet theater show (optional). Free evening. [L]

March 16, 2017Day 7: Hanoi City Tour

Hanoi city tour and the main monuments. Dine out and taste the northern soup specialty 'Pho'. Board the night train and departure to Hue. Snack basket included. [D]

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INDOCHINA TOURA Unique Experience, and Unforgettable Journey

March 10 - April 1, 2017

A flexible itinerary in three stages, with the main destination being Vietnam. A travel experience that has been tailor made for Tea Monde! You will discover the richness and splendour of Indochina culture off the tourist trail, accompanied by the Spices Tours professional team.

Cambodia - March 24 to 27 4 days to discover Cambodia, Buddhist temples and mythical locations. Visit Angkor Wat temple at your own pace, while pampering yourself in a luxurious hotel.

Laos - March 28 to April 1The ultimate destination of our trip. Three days in this beautiful area. Discover the famous Mekong River, Mount Phousy, cascades of Khung, and meet ethnic communities of the Khmu in the village of Ban Thapaene. Then back to Vietnam and Canada.

Vietnam - March 10 to 23 14 days in Vietnam with a bilingual guide. Discover Vietnam's capital city of Hanoi by rickshaw, 1 night aboard a Halong Bay junk, sampan tour, meet ethnic minorities in the Valley of Mai Chau, visit a tea plantation, and much more...

Have breakfast and arrive at the train station in Hue. Visit the tomb of King Tu Duc site and cruise on the Perfume River. Lunch in a garden restaurant serving local specialties. Visit the Citadel and Dong Market, then transfer to the New Star hotel and enjoy free time in the afternoon. Gourmet dinner with a great Hue chef. Return to the hotel. [B-L-D]

March 18, 2017Day 9: Travel through Cloud Passage to Hoi An

Breakfast at the hotel and from Hue to Danang and Hoi An through the stunning Clouds Passage. Lunch en route. Arrive in Hoi An - free time. Tour of the small town and a traditional silk factory (optional). Dinner. [B-L]

March 19, 2017Day 10: Cooking demonstration and Tasting of Local Specialties of the famous Tam Huu

Breakfast at the hotel. Route to Tra Que (optional), a small village of vegetable growers. Visit the village by bicycle and be met by villagers. cooking demonstration and tasting of local specialties of the famous Tam Huu. Back at the hotel, free afternoon and dinner. [B-L-D]

March 20, 2017Day 11: Transfer to Ho Chi Minh and tea tasting

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Danang for a flight to Ho Chi Minh (formely Saigon). Arrival at Le Duy Hotel, you are welcomed by your guide and city tour. Lunch during the visit. Tea tasting at Dong Song shop and back to the hotel. Free evening. [B-L]

March 21, 2017Day 12: Visit to a Cao Dai Temple. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Cai Be & Can Tho. Visit a Cao Dai temple and board for a river trip on the Mekong Delta. Stopover on an island and visit a coconut candy factory. Walk in an orchard tour and homestay for a tasting of tropical fruits and hot Jasmine tea. Small show of songs from local artists. Lunch of local specialties with local families and small sampan trip. Arrival at the hotel Hau Giang, dinner and free evening. [B-L-D]

March 22, 2017Day 13: Boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market

Breakfast at hotel and departure for a boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market. Transfer to Chau Doc, lunch on the way and visit the pagoda Tay An, the temple of the goddess Cha Xu. Arrival at the hotel Chau Pho. Evening free. [B-L]

March 23, 2017Day 14: Return to Canada or transfer to Cambodia

Breakfast at the hotel and transfers Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to those returning to Canada, and from the pier speed boat to Phnom Penh for those continuing on to Cambodia. Arrival at the Sunway Hotel and guided city tour. Free afternoon, dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Phnom Penh. [B-D]

March 24, 2017Day 15: Arrive at the Royal Angkor

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Siem Reap. Lunch en route and arrival at the Royal Angkor. Rest of the day free. [B-L]

March 25, 2017Day 16: Visit to Angkor Thom site and Angkor Wat

Breakfast at the hotel and visit the Angkor Thom site. Lunch at local restaurant and visit the Angkor Wat site in the afternoon. Evening free. [B-L]

March 26, 2017Day 17: Cooking workshop in Angkor Wat (optional). Transfer to Laos.

Those who want to go spend the day at Angkor Wat are free. There is a cooking workshop scheduled from 9:00-1:00 including a visit to an authentic Khmer Market. Those participating in the workshop may return to Angkor Wat. Those interested can visit the floating city of Tonle Sap afternoon. Evening free. [L]

March 27, 2017Day 18: Arrive in Luang Prabang

Breakfast at the hotel and free morning. It will be possible to return to Angkor Wat for those who want. Mid-day transfer to the airport for the flight to Laos. [B]

March 28, 2017Day 19: Boat trip on the Mekong, Visit Cave Pak and Rice Whiskey tasting

Arrive in Luang Prabang, and check in the Villa Santi Resort & Spa. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. [D]

March 29, 2017Day 20: Cooking workshop in Laos

Breakfast at the hotel and boat trip on the Mekong. Visit the cave Pak, lunch en route and stop at the village Ban

Muangkeo to visit a distillery and rice whiskey tasting Laho-Khao. Back at the hotel, dinner and free evening. [B-L]

March 30, 2017Day 21: Laos Cooking Workshop

Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the Tamnak Lao Restaurant Chef for the visit to the local market, followed by preparing five specialties of Laos cooking workshop. Evening free. [B]

March 31, 2017Day 22: Excursion to Mount Phousy and Khung waterfalls

Breakfast at the hotel and excursion to Mount Phousy and Khung waterfalls, have lunch en route and tours the villages along the road. Return to the hotel and have a delicious farewell dinner.

April 1, 2017Day 23: Transfer to airport for flights to North America.

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Itinerary Overview

Day 1 - March 10: Arrive in HanoiDay 2 - March 11: Junk Cruise in Halong BayDay 3 - March 12: Departure to Hoa Lu and Sampan Ride to Tunel CaveDay 4 - March 13: Visit to Maichau Valley Bich Dong Pagoda and Thung Nang TourDay 5 - March 14: Return to HanoiDay 6 - March 15: Tea Tasting & Water Puppet ShowDay 7 - March 16: Hanoi City TourDay 8 - March 17: Tomb of King Tu Duc and Cruise on Perfume RiverDay 9 - March 18: Travel through Cloud Passage to Hoi AnDay 10 - March 19: Cooking demonstration and Tasting of Local Specialties of the famous Tam HuuDay 11 - March 20: Transfer to Ho Chi Minh and Tea TastingDay 12 - March 21: Visit to a Cao Dai Temple. Overnight in Phnom Penh

Day 13 - March 22: Boat trip to Cai Rang Floating MarketDay 14 - March 23: Return to Canada or transfer to CambodiaDay 15 - March 24: Arrive at the Royal AngkorDay 16 - March 25: Visit to Angkor Thom site and Angkor WatDay 17 - March 26: Cooking workshop in Angkor Wat (optional). Transfer to Laos.Day 18 - March 27: Arrive in Luang PrabangDay 19 - March 28: Transfer to Luang PrabangDay 20 - March 29: Cooking workshop in LaosDay 21 - Marcy 30: Boat trip on the Mekong, Visit Cave Pak and Rice Whiskey tasting Day 22 - March 30: Excursion to Mount Phousy and Khung waterfallsDay 23 - March 31: Transfer to airport for flights to North America.

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PRICING

Price includes:

Booking Professional Services of your international flights The VISA and taxes Airport transfers on arrival and departure All internal transportation between destinations Hotels, meals as indicated on the schedule of meals Tour guide throughout the trip Local guide at each destination, tips including those of drivers Organized activities, except as indicated on the schedule of free activities

Price excludes:

Travel insurance International Flights Some meals (see schedule of meals) Drinks Tipping porters Some activities (see the table of activities) Flight to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh for those who do not continue the journey to the end Flight to Hanoi from Siem Riep for those who do not visit Laos Flight to Hanoi from Laos for those visiting Laos All personal expenses

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Vietnam14 Days & 13 Nights

$3,935.00

Cambodia4 Days & 5 Nights

$1,725.00

Laos3 Days & 4 Nights

$1,335.00

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Hoi An

Tra Que

Siem Riep

DAY ACTIVITY COST PER PERSON

Rickshaw ride in old Hanoi and its small commercial streets: District 36 guilds, streets of silk and cotton, and district around Lake Hoan Kiem.

Famous water puppet show. This show was created in the tenth century, a performing art where you not only find the mythical and legendary characters but also of Vietnamese peasants living everyday behind their bamboo hedge. The water puppets are the oldest form of self-expression in Vietnam. They are part of the spiritual heritage of humanity. It’s the soul of the Vietnamese people through them.

Guided walking tour of the small town of Hoi An also known for its beauty and unique architectural diversity. Many wooden houses Chinese traders built, pagodas, Chinese and Vietnamese temples, and Japanese bridge. Visit a silk factory and silkworm breeding.

Bicycle tour of the Tra Que village of vegetable growers. Discover the life of farmers and their craft. You can experiment with gardening activities with residents . For lunch, taste the famous specialty of the village, ''Tam Huu''. Learn to cook some typical dishes of the region. Return to Hoi An in the afternoon .

Cooking lessons at Champey restaurant after a visit to an authentic Khmer market. In your own cooking station, learn about the preparation of traditional dishes, guided by a Chef Khmer. Sample the typical Cambodian dishes you have prepared.

OR Workshop visit the ''Artisans of Angkor'' or young Cambodians who learn to work the stone. Then visit the floating village of Tonle Sap (Chong Kneas). This village is located 15 kilometers south of Siem Reap is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, extending to 12,000 km2 during the rainy season.

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