Vietnam is a country of colorful folklore, spectacular sceneries, diverse culture and rich history that has been in the center of attention for an ideal destination since few decades and because of the numerous beautiful attractions and sites that makes Vietnam a very special destination for all vacationers.

Furthermore, the country includes a plenty of luxury hotels and resorts as well as fantastic natural attractions that world-wide travelers call them as wonders of Vietnam. This culturally diverse and rich country has numerous natural wonders which Halong bay is stands on top of this list, Sapa is another great diverse cultural region in northern Vietnam that have been home to the ethnic minorities since, once in Sapa you have chance to see the beautiful landmarks, lush green valley with friendly naive locals which show their uniqueness with the presence of the colorful dresses and age-old traditions.

Uniqueness of a holiday to Vietnam

There are several reasons why generally tourists attracts to visit Vietnam, It is not just about the enjoying the vacation in terms of what you see as one can enjoy when they are in vacation, Vietnam has various destinations which are a blend of exceptional beauty and cultural intrigue. Here, you can also find beautiful lakes and wonderfully crafted Imperial city of Hue. There are many famous and highly visited areas in Vietnam, here are a few of them:

The Great Imperial citadel of Hue is one of the popular ancient and historic fortification constructions where tourists are get benefited with experiencing the beauty of this historical symbol. Almost, anyone with any aim of Holiday to Vietnam will get his way to visit this beautiful piece of history.

Delta of Mekong; Known as the rice basket of Vietnam and is seen as the country’s major tourist destination. When you are on your Holiday to Vietnam, you should not miss the opportunity to have a day or two in this region, this is a  piece of heaven which can soothe your eyes with an excellent facilities ranges from overnight slepp on the Mekong river cruise to the home-stay with the local families.

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The three main destinations that comprising Indochina: Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, there is of course a lot of things to see and much more to experience as each country has its own diversity of culture and attraction, one can spend a month in whole Indochina to experience the highlights of the three country starting the trip in Hanoi and end it in Vientiane after visiting Cambodia.

Planning an Indochina Lux Travel DMC Packages

There are trips that offer a great experience of all three countries combined as Indochina luxury travel packages to visit Vietnam , Laos and Cambodia in a specific time frame with a expertise tour plan to avoid rushing from place to place. As mentioned above, you must define where will be your arrival point so your tour organizer could put together with an exact plan and sightseeing of your interest. Most of the tour groups who’s planned to visit Indochina will start their trip in Hanoi, the Capital of Vietnam and travel through the length of the country from north to South, then check in to Cambodia, do their touring in there and then enter the last destination, the Laos.

First of all you have to decide what is the duration of your trip, to visit the Indochina at least you need three weeks to cover the highlights Indochina, unfortunately there are many traveler visiting the region without seeing all the key sites of each country, Visiting Indochina is not about seeing Halong bay, go to Mekong delta, visit Angkor wat and experience the luang prabang in Laos. Each country has a lot more than what we see in online travel magazines, Vietnam is packed with numerous hidden gems and visiting them is full of surprise and new experience.

For those who are taking the 3 weeks and more of the Indochina luxury travel packages could soak up into the Indochina’s culture, fine dine and foods, meet with people and experience the best of each country in a expertise way. As simple as say, everyone might be able to run a trip but not anyone is able to plan the right packages that can cover as much as attraction as possible without rushing from a city to other.

As implied from the name Indochina, the countries are timeless and full of new surprise, some travelers request to visit two country out of the three, for example visiting Vietnam and Cambodia, Or Laos and Vietnam or vice versa. This is pretty much depending on your taste and the style of traveling, or perhaps the time frame.

Taking the flexible Indochina Lux Travel DMC Packages

When looking for the best travel packages, it is a good idea to have in mind what you definitely want to experience, whether food and culture or adventure, or focus on cultural sightseeing or perhaps a tour packages to cover all of them. This could be in the form of a checklist which you may be able to use to narrow your search down on the tour operators website. Talk to your tour operator to make sure you get the best for your money and time.

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There are things to consider before traveling to Vietnam, you must answer the following question such as what to pack, what will be the best time to travel to Vietnam, how to travel through the country, where to change your money, how about the food, shopping, haggling, vaccinations and insurance and remember you are vacationing to a country that is ranked as top tourist destination in Asia, that means you need to read and get updated as much as you can in order to avoid the hassle when you are in Vietnam.

Get your health check up and Vaccination before taking a Vietnam vacation packages

To travel to Vietnam it is not mandatory to get fully vaccinated unless you are a long terms traveler and tend to visit the remote area for more than a usual time, the recommended vaccination are Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus, influenza, and Japanese encephalitis However, it is advised to consult with your local doctor before departure and find out what you really need to do. If you are coming to Vietnam from Africa then you might be asked for medical check and prove from the health ministry before obtaining your Vietnam visa on arrival.

Since Vietnam is a tropical country avoids being in the areas with much humidity, wet places are homes to different kind of mosquito that might be danger if they bite you although malaria is not too widespread in the country. Use proper mosquito repellent if you are camping in and around the farther National parks and the jungles or go with long sleeve both at dawn and at sunset because these are the times that most nasty mosquito are show off.

Flying to Vietnam, where it begins and where it ends

There are not much direct flights between Europe and Vietnam, although there are some fights from UK to Hanoi but from most of the Europe you will need a connection flight to get to the Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines is the national Airline of Vietnam that operates several flights from around 600 € with a stopover in Paris (shared with Air France flight) or Frankfurt (shared with Air Europe / Lufthansa flight). However, there are better options to flight to Vietnam, If your schedule is not meet the Vietnam Airline, then, you must try the Qatar Airways with stopover in Doha, or go with Emirates with stopover in Dubai, or even with classical Thai Airways via Bangkok. I recommend arriving to Hanoi and departing from Ho Chi Minh City, or vice versa as this saves your time and of course your money. In this route you will discover Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and so on.

Essential destinations in Vietnam

This is pretty much depend on how much time you have to travel to Vietnam and of course everybody want to visit and see as much as possible, however, based on what I wrote about the flights to Vietnam, you may arriving in Hanoi and choose to start your exploration from the Northern part of Vietnam, Halong Bay would be the must do and see of any holiday to Vietnam this is so called the natural wonders of Vietnam and recognized as the UNESCO heritage site in Vietnam, the luxury Halong Bay tours are vary from one day to the four day with overnight stay on board the luxury cruises, Hue and Hoi An are the gems of the central Vietnam and if your purpose of vacation is a luxury stay at the beach resorts then you must choose Da Nang city with its famous beaches and the iconic landmarks to explore.

Nha Trang is a most renowned beach destination in Vietnam, this is where both local and western tourist call a paradise, there are several world class resorts with luxury facilities that usually offers holiday packages from 3 to 1 week in length, the beaches are sandy and water is just crystal clear, several activities are arranged suh as boat trips, fishing, diving and snorkeling and of all of them, enjoying the Luxury cruising on the Nha Trang Bay through the Emperor Cruise with its several different activities such sailing on the bay with several other activities.

My Son holy lands are located near Hoi An and could be visited on a half day excursion. The site is an ancient place and while is not as famous as Angkor Wat in Cambodia but it worth a visit, the site is represents the ruins dating back to the ancient Champa Kingdom from the 4th century, most of what is survives today if what after the bombarding from the American War when it attacked by the B-52 bombers to a secret base of the Viet Cong.

While in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, you will have several options to enjoy you stay in the capital, the excursions could be made from Hanoi to Bat Trang ceramic village, this is a center where pottery makers are making and showing their products and it is located just a 15 KM away from Hanoi city. The other option which is a good choice for the nature lovers would be to take a day or two day trip to Tm Coc in Ninh binh city located 80 KM north of Hanoi, this is so called Halong Bay on ground, you see all those lime stone karsts are raising from the ground that makes it an incredible place to spend your day.

Your Vietnam Vacation Packages is definitely takes you to visit the Ho Chi Minh City or as its still commonly used by the old name as Saigon, it is the most encountered city in Vietnam, I call it as the New York of the Vietnam, this is where you face anything from the noisy and traffic that can be inside the hellish planet. Just search the temples of jade emperor or wander around the Cholon District (Chinatown of Saigon). And for those interested in following chapters of the Vietnam War there are many historical places like the Reunification Palace which has been survived from the Viet Cong on April 30, 1975, with the ability to access to underground bunkers used then. Moreover, the War Museum is one of those essential monuments that must be seen when on your tour of Vietnam.

There are many day trips and excursions that could be arranged from Ho Chi Minh City for such I can suggest the day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels along with the famous Cao Dai temple, of, day trips to the Mekong Delta’s different regions such as My Tho, Cai Be and Cai Rang floating market, Vinh Long and much more, depending on your time table and the schedule you might take a Mekong river cruise which enhance the southern Vietnam experience that also could be combined with the trip to Cambodia up to Siem Reap and the Tonle Lake.

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People visit Cambodia for aim to know its biggest historic monument, the Angkor Wat, this is where you will be able to see the largest religious monument in the world and this is surely the top of the any visit whether a luxury travel to Cambodia or a simple stopover visit. Cambodia has a lot to see and to do, from the chaos and bustling streets of the Phnom Penh, the charming capital of the country to the idyllic but pristine tropical beaches in the southern country, holiday makers will love to visit Sihanoukville and the Kep Island with their protected area will make a pleasant holiday to this beautiful country. This is not all, Cambodia’s contemporary history shake anyone’s soul and heart, the Khmer rouge regime and their barbaric idea of controlling make the Cambodian population reduce to one third from the decade that they have been on the power. To get more familiar one can visit the horrified killing field and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and or listening to the local who makes you to learn a lot about their history and their endless smiles will accompany us throughout this journey.

Popular travel itinerary that has taken well promoted for Cambodia tours and travel packages

Trip organized on the basis of the advice of Lux Travel DMC company as well as the suggestion from the travelers who have been to Cambodia and reported their stay on Trip Advisor and Lonely Planet travel guide. Cambodia is very safe and crime against the tourist are very rare, however, I recommend to not to take expensive jewelry and avoid the show off in rural area.

A trip to Cambodia is a unique experience that can only enrich the traveler’s emotions with an unforgettable memories by visiting its gigantic attractions The Cambodian people have a yearning, a thousand smiles, mild-mannered and never intrusive (as is the case in other Asian countries). It ‘a fact of young people (the recent war has killed the older generation) which retains its historic identity thanks to the wonderful archaeological sites but also through their own customs and traditions. It ‘hard to express the mood that pervades us even now as well as the emotions we experienced in ground Khmer. We will limit the description of the various paths, tips hotels and transportation as well as expenses incurred during the trip. The beauty of Cambodia must be seen to realize the immense archaeological wealth available to Cambodia and the emotions that can’t be written on words.

We recommend visiting the sites of Angkor Wat as the first stop for perhaps a bit ‘more challenging than the rest of the Cambodia. Upon arrival to the Airport in Siem Reap you will need to pay the fee for Visa on arrival for US $ 30, you will be granted a 30 days visa which could be extended if you want to travel more.

Include Angkor Wat in Siem Reap on your Cambodia tours and Travel Packages

Visit Angkor Wat in Siem Reap: It is a complex that have been built as the seat of the Khmer Empire, visiting the Angkor will give you an extraordinary experience that could be hard to forget. The temple complex was built in the early 12th century in honor of Vishnu and the mausoleum of King Suryavarman II (1113-1150), Angkor Wat is the highest expression of Khmer art that have been expanded through the Khmer Empire, the site combines harmonious architecture, great proportions and artistic details, Angkor Wat is the largest religious building in the world that ever made, local khmer call it as the mother of all temples. The hundred or so temples built between the ninth and fifteenth centuries are now the heritage passed down to us a sacred structure, the center of an empire that stretched from Burma to Vietnam. Nowadays, all of the travelers who coming to visit this amazing country either through the Cambodia tours and travel packages or alone will definitely include a few days visit to Siem Reap just for visiting the wonders of Ancient Angkor Wat.

Without doubt, the Angkor is the pearl and the soul of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the center of spiritual, political and geographical and the most important ancient civilizations in Southeast of Asia. The heart of the great Khmer empire, perfect fusion of creative ambition and spiritual devotion and a place of wonder and amazement lost in legend and surrounded by nature.

The story began in the year 802, when Jayavarman II declared himself the universal god-king, according devaraja worship, thus beginning the first of a succession of 39 kings who ruled over the lands of Cambodia. Thus he was created the Angkor and its temples, in a period marked by great and imaginary buildings, majestic temples and lavish decorations, complex irrigation systems and ambitious architectural projects. But the pomp reached became a target for the attacks of their neighbors Siamese. After repeated invasions, which culminated in the looting of Angkor in the 15th century, the city was abandoned to the jungle until the 19th century, when a French missionary discovered and revealed the existence of this jewel of the orient.

Siem Reap is the nearest town to the temples, current basis and starting point to visit the Angkor Wat archaeological complex. Siem Reap has become a base and the most important tourist attraction of the country due to the existence of the archeological sites in the Angkor Complex.

The city of Siem Reap is an interesting city with all those old shops and elegant French style and graceful tree-lined boulevards, French Indochina cultural heritage, mingle with luxury hotel and spa, gastronomy and shopping. Effervescent bars for foreigners are located throughout the city, especially in the note and lively Pub Street adjacent to Psar Chas. While cultural events such as the Apsara dance, the ancient Khmer dance, can guide us in knowing the habits and customs of the Khmer wonderful culture.

Siem Reap has demonstrated its ability to capitalize on its traditions with an eye toward the future. Only in the coming years we would know if the cradle of the Khmer gets its way of change to open up to the world, while keeping alive their magnificent traditions. One good way is through the cultural Cambodia tour packages that introduce travelers the way to learn about the Khmer culture by visiting the orphans and the cultural sites through the country.

When to go to Angkor and Siem Reap?

Although throughout the year you can enjoy a tropical climate and a lush rainforest, but this is well consider that from May to October, the region is battered by monsoons that could (but not always) have a negative impact on the possibility of taking long and excursions to Angkor Wat. The perfect time to visit is during the winter, when rainfall is minimal and the temperature is below 30 degrees.

Conclusion

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Vietnam and Cambodia – Where to go?

Both Vietnam and Cambodia has become a very popular place to make your vacation possible, every year numerous honeymooners take their vacation places in here. Vietnam offers different style of holiday as you can discover the country by vehicle, cruises in both Mekong and Halong bay, trekking, or back of the elephant. Some luxury providers offers Vietnam vacation packages from the air on Halong bay, or on hot-air balloon over the majestic temples of the Angkor Wat in Cambodia, or private chartered helicopter touring over the lush valleys of Sapa, the northern regions of Vietnam. Choose to visit both countries on a well-planned Vietnam and Cambodia tour packages and have an organized holiday.

Visit Floating villages in Cambodia

Cambodia is a small country in comparison with neighboring Thailand or Vietnam, however, this beautiful land offers a lot of interesting activities to see through its gigantic tourist attractions. A visit to Cambodia can’t be completed without spending a few days in Siem reap to see the temples of Angkor wat, also, you must visit Phnom Penh, a bustling capital with its adorable temples and royal palaces. Take a boat trip through the Tonle Sap Lake to experience a joyful boat trip on the biggest fresh waters of Indochina.

In addition, you can take an express boat from Phnom Penh through the Tonle Sap lake to reach the Siem reap. Perhaps the most interesting floating villages in whole Indochina could be visited in Cambodia, these floating villages nowadays has become one of the interesting tourist attractions in Cambodia, most of the travelers plan it to visit Tonle Sap Lake on an excursion from Siem ream.

Visit Phu Quoc Island in Southern Vietnam

Largest of Vietnam’s Island and probably the most idyllic and romantic beach in whole Vietnam, the Phu Quoc is more closer to Cambodia than Vietnam and to visit the island you will need to flight from Ho Chi Minh City or board the express boat from the mainland town of Ha Tien. The Island is very convenient as it has its own airport and there are several daily flights directly from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Most popular Vietnam and Cambodia tour packages

A popular trip to Vietnam and Cambodia should be included a visit from the length of the Vietnam, I suggest to start the journey from Hanoi where you will start your journey by exploring the northern places of interest such as:

• Hanoi
• Halong bay overnight cruise
• Sapa trekking with home-stay

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Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam has its own diversity of sightseeing; the most historical part of the Vietnam should be visited in Hue and Hoi An. Also, when in Da nang, you can enjoy the crystal clear beaches as the city host few of the most beautiful coastlines in Vietnam, don’t forget to plan the following cities in central Vietnam:

• Hue and Hoi An
• Danang Beaches

Southern Vietnam and Cambodia

I combined the southern attractions of Vietnam along with Cambodia because these are well- matched together since there are many tour programs from different travel agencies in running from the southern Vietnam to Phnom Penh and the Siem Reap, following are the must-do in these areas:

• Ho Chi Minh City – Visit and excursions to Cu Chi and Tay Ninh temple
• Mekong Delta discovery from a day to multi-day visit with Mekong cruise
• Beach escape to Phu Quoc Island
• Mekong river cruise from Chau doc to Phnom Penh in Cambodia
• Visit Angkor wat temples

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If you are planning to travel to Laos, I recommend you to combine your vacation with one of the great destinations in the region, whether Laos and Cambodia, or Vietnam and Laos or perhaps a holiday to Indochina that is covering Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam altogether. Planning your trip might be a little bit time consuming and tiring because there is no direct flight to Laos from Europe and USA or from Australia, but that’s not an issue because it enable you to think of adding another destination to your bucket list and that’s a good news almost for those who have a good taste of traveling through south east of Asia.

If you combine your Laos holiday with let’s say Vietnam, then because of direct flights i have mentioned above I recommend you to land in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam and start your holiday from where you will be able to visit the most amazing destinations n Indochina such as Hanoi, the charming and oriental capital of Vietnam, Halong Bay, the new Natural Wonders of the World recognized as a UNESCO heritage site, Hue and Hoi An, Sapa, Nha Trang for those beach lovers and finally Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

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Top things to do beside your Laos tour packages

Luang Prabang is without doubt one of the gems of the south east of Asia. This charming town is located in northern Laos and has been recognized as a UNESCO heritage town since 1994. Luang Prabang features the former royal palaces and dotted with more than 30 different beautiful temples along with the natural sites in a beautiful environment that makes the town well-worth to spend a few days when in Laos.

That Luang, also commonly known as the Great Stupa that is located in capital city, the Vientiane, and is recognized as a national symbol of the country, When in it is highly recommended to pay a visit to this sacred site, the site looks like a fortress from outside, the temple itself is glazed with the golden leaf and is one of the most see attractions of the country.

Vang Vieng, located in northern Vientiane and is simply a beautiful town that has been targeted by many travelers for some adventure reasons, tubing and kayaking in the Nam Song River attracting tourists for many years. Vang Vieng is surrounded by lush mountains, live rivers and the gigantic limestone cliffs as well as the beautiful green rice fields make sure to include Vang Vieng to your Laos tour packages, you won’t be regret at all.

Wat Si Saket, located in the heart of the capital city of Laos and is one of the most sacred and renowned in Laos and in whole Indochina that is representing the Buddha images inside the temple dating back to different period of the history from the late 16th to the early 20th centuries with all sizes and made with the wood, stone and bronze, it’s unbelievable but there are nearly 7000 thousand Buddha statue in this amazing temple.

Bolaven Plateau and Tad Fane Waterfall that is located in Pakse – Champasak in southern Laos. The area is a very well renowned for its natural and lush green scenery and is a great place to visit the ethnic minorities through the many interesting villages that has been unexplored. Also, the area of Champasak is best known for visiting the Indochina’s amazing waterfalls such as Tad Fane and the spectacular Dong Hua Sao. Southern Laos is highly recommended for any holiday to Laos

Bokeo is located in the northwestern Laos and is a rural provincial city rich in natural beauties with many hill tribes that living around the mountains. If you are looking forward to meet the ethnic minorities in their daily life and want to experience a truly unique hidden charm experience in Laos, you must then include Bokeo to your list of places to visit while in Laos.

Buddha Park or, as locally known as Xieng Khuan located in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, the Park is famous place that is dotted with more than 200 religious Buddhist statues each with different size and shape, the park was built in 60’s by a retired monk who spend all his life to study about the Buddhism and Hinduism.

The Plain of Jars Xieng Khouang: The Plain of Jars is a archaeological sites dating back to the ancient time, this is with no doubt is the oldest of all Laos tourist attractions, the Jars are dotted around the vast area and until now nobody could claim what was the exact function of these mysterious carved jars.

Wat Phu in Champasak, southern Laos; the original meaning of the Wat Hu could be translated to temple of mountain, The site is located on a hillside and offers a stunning views over the surrounding land with the great sceneries from the Mekong River. Travelers with a bit of appetite history and art will be amazed by the magnificent ruins of this Khmer temple complex.

That Ing Hang Stupa: This beautifully carving stunning stupa date back to the early 16th century and is located in Savannakhet in central highlands of Laos.

Getting to Laos?

As explained above, there will be no direct flight to Laos from Europe, America and or Australia, the cheapest and the easiest way would be to flight to Bangkok, or to Hanoi and or in Ho Chi Minh City and then change a short flight to either Luang Prabang and or to Vientiane. Charters flights to Laos from Hanoi now become popular because of the increasing numbers of group travel packages to Vietnam

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Let start from the Northern Country which is more popular in terms of flights deals and many tourist from Australia and USA will land first into Hanoi, however, Starting your holiday from Hanoi to spend a few days exploring its charming lakes, Buddhist sanctuaries, Temples and the Pagoda’s, Palaces and numerous museums that are dotted around the beautiful Hanoi, the next step should be at least a two days to explore a magnificent UNESCO heritage site that has been recognized as a natural wonder, the luxury Halong bay tours are coming in different class and style, there are more than 100’s of cruises, boat and traditional junk that leading the explorers through this magnificent jungle karst bay, the other destination in the northern loop of the country should be Sapa, this is a very famous part of Vietnam known for its gigantic but serene lush valleys that is home to the different ethnic minorities that are living across the Sapa Valley, there are several activities such as trekking in different level, home-stay with local peoples, visiting hamlets and participate in the daily life while visiting the colorful markets.

The next destinations according to your time-frame and interest would be definitely the central highlights of Vietnam, in such you must flight from Hanoi to Da Nang and spend a few days in the central area, Da Nang has become among the most renowned beach holiday to Vietnam with its own class and standard of hospitality as well as several world class luxury beach resorts. Hue and Hoi An are two ancient peace of Vietnam that should not be missed at all, from my point of View and according to TripAdvisor readers almost 14 out of 20 tourist will visit those two ancient cities, so, planning and staying in the central Vietnam should be well considered.

Let not forget that Vietnam has a long coastline and in such travelers might find it very interesting, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc Island as well as Mui Ne are among the most popular beach destinations in Vietnam. In Nha Trang, there are more facilities and more luxurious compare to other beach destinations in the country. Once in Nha Trang, you could expect a luxury Vietnam vacation packages through the countless deluxe and high end beach resorts, boat trips and diving and snorkeling are also very well organized and arranged through any hotels and or travel agencies.

Southern Vietnam, this is the most exciting part of any travel within Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, or, former Saigon is one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia as the hectic life that lives there is proof of this. The city represents some of the most important attractions in Vietnam, explore the central Saigon and visit the basilica Cathedral as well as the central post office , there are also several museums and palaces that will keep you busy for a few days stay in the biggest metropolis of Vietnam. However, when visiting Saigon, you will feel the Vietnamese tradition, gastronomy, architecture, etc that is well mixed with the French colonial style in the old days. When traveling to Ho Chi Minh you will be surprise with the mix of architectural styles that you will see, the typical curved roofs of the region coexist with the communist practices and geometric constructions.

Mekong Delta, the most beautiful part of the Indochina will surely capture your eyes and soul, life is on through the waterways and nothing better than spending a few days on the luxury Mekong river cruise tours , the most popular and well organized waterways between Vietnam and Cambodia is to cross the border by speedboat or cruise. Furthermore, the tours allow you to experience the most famous cities on the Delta such as My Tho, Ben Tre, Cai be and Cai rang with its well renowned floating markets and the Chau Doc that leading the cruise journey to Phnom Penh, in Cambodian side.

Vietnam and Cambodia Tour Packages: What to include?

Cambodia is located in Southeast Asia bordering with Thailand to the west, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to the east and the Gulf of Thailand to the south. In Phnom Penh, the capital of the kingdom, you can visit the Royal Palace, official residence of the Cambodian king. You meet some of the best venues and museums are allowed and the manicured gardens that surround it. The country’s most prominent religious monuments are Wat Phnom, Wat Lang Ka and Wat Koh Ounalom

The remains of the Khmer empire can be seen in the temples of the city of Angkor Thom, an archaeological site dating back to 9th to the late 15th century which occupies more than 400 square kilometers. Find the pyramid of Baphuon, the Terrace of Elephants and the Leper King, Ta Prohm temple Buddhist lifted off the ground by the force of the roots of the jungle, and the Angkor Wat. This is also one of the most popular activities that one could include to the Cambodia tour packages . In addition, Siem Reap is situated a few kilometers from Angkor and is the ideal place to stay while visiting the temples instead and there are few excursions that could be arranged as a day trip from Siem Reap in such I can recommend Tonle Sap and floating villages on boat trip.

Most popular Vietnam and Cambodia tour packages

Talking about the best routes in Vietnam and Cambodia, I would suggest southern Vietnam and Siem Reap including cruise tours through the Mekong to the Phnom Penh, or if you have more time to explore both country in depth, then, I would suggest to start in Hanoi and explore then northern area, then flight to central city of Da Nang and visit Hue and Hoi An, then, think of Nha Trang and Southern country as well as the Mekong Delta. The Vietnam packages tours are much more popular then combining other Indochina destinations together, the reason should be around the flight deals between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap, or the exotic waterways that offers an excellent holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia

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Often we read on travel forums such as LonelyPlanet and or TripAdvosor different advices on itineraries for travel to Laos and Cambodia in 15 days, or Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam in 20 days. I just want to say that Laos is an amazing country with plenty of unique attraction and sites to see and well worth a trip for sure. As for safety says that it is the safest Southeast Asian country (almost all destinations are), which is a super-easy country to travel, roads are not as good as what you see in Europe, but good for road traveling at all, ATMs are dotted around the Vientiane and Luang Prabang though I advice to bring cash if you are visiting the remote area, there are good hotels with quality services that make you feel at home.

Laos tour packages: What to prepare before traveling?

Vaccination: visit your local clinic and speak to a doctor that you are going to travel in a tropical country, some vaccination are essential especially if you are traveling to the remote area.

Laos Tourist Visa: This is required for anyone who is traveling to Laos, a 30 day single entry tourist visa is available at any land borders as well as the International airports, the stamping fee is US $35 for most of the nationalities.

Travel budget: This is pretty mush depend on your traveling style, if you are a back-packer and traveling on a shoe-string you could expect a budget of daily $30 including your accommodation while if you are a mid range option travelers you could of expect something between 60 to 80 $ staying in 3 to 4 star hotels, Laos also offer luxury options for travelers with special interest, there are luxury resorts, cruising options and much more in terms making a Laos tours

Travel insurance: Like vaccination, some travelers prefer to travel to the country without insurance, but to be honest; this is a very essential factor as you never know what will be happening to you while you traveling on the road, of anywhere, so, buy your own travel insurance and explore with a better confident.
Language barrier: Lao people speak the form of Thai language with a bit of differences in the dialect when in conversations; it is very comfortable if you try to learn a bit of the essential phrases especially if you are traveling on your own.

Flight to Laos: There is no direct flight to Laos from Australia, USA, the best and most reasonable flights are via Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, try to book well in a head of time to get the best deals, if you travel only to Laos, then my suggestion is to flight in to Vientiane and out from Luang Prabang or vice versa

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Guide to plan your Laos tour Packages

Those who follow me in this article already know that Southeast Asia is an area that fascinates me and my Travel to Laos back in love with the country as authentic as simple and rural it is. My experiences have been there forever etched in my memory and has been one of the most memorable trips I’ve done. Following are some of the recommended places that must be include into your Laos tour packages

Si Phan Don: Also known as the 4000 Island, located in southern Laos and today I’ll give you ideas on where to stay or what you can see and to do in the two main islands, the Don Det and Don Khon which are the bordering islands with Cambodia, to getting there you must plan to go on an organized tour to book all your accommodation, boat trip and so on

See Irrawaddy dolphins: One of the attractions and the reason that many people come to Southern Laos is to see the Irrawaddy dolphin, a curious endangered dolphin (fewer than one hundred in the Mekong Delta) usually live in coastal areas close to river. To see Irrawaddy Dolphins you must take a morning tour from Don Khon and the best time to visit the Dolphins are in a dry season from December to May.

Vientiane: The tranquil capital of Laos and a laid back town for a few days stay, there are several glazed temples and Pagodas in the city that worth a visit, there are also some options for day trips off to Buddha Park and to the country side if you are a fan of cycling, for the nights, I recommend you to enjoy your time on one of the cafes and restaurant at the bank side of the Mekong river.

Luang Prabang: After spending a few days of journey through the wonderful, hypnotic Mekong River, you might be arrived at your next destination, the religious city of Luang Prabang in the north of Laos and one of the main tourist destinations in Laos and perhaps whole Indochina. Not surprisingly, it was the capital of the kingdom of a million elephants until 1545 and today keeps such mysticism that all travelers passing through it is hopelessly in love with its relaxed atmosphere.

Huay Xai: This little town that is on the edge of the country with border with Thailand, is an ideal to feel the true character of northern tribal peoples of Laos who living near the mountains and enjoy the surroundings, I recommend to make a plan to this city if you are crossing the borders with Thailand.

Trip to Laos and Cambodia: Preservation and Planning?

It is a good idea to combine your Laos tours with a few days trip to Cambodia, both countries are heavily attracted by tourists since few decades ago and traveling to each country could totally be a different experience. Try to flight in Phnom Penh and spend a few days exploring the beautiful attractions, then move north to Siem Reap to discover the Angkor Wat Temples and other interested site such as floating villages in Tonle Lake, however, there are some other interesting places in between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh such as Battambang and Compong Thom that should not be missed if you are a fan of traveling off the beaten track.

Lux Travel DMC: leading your Luxury desires in Laos and Indochina

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If you are eager to live new exhilarating travel experiences, surround yourself with beautiful natural settings or simply relax and soak up the sun, come to Southeast Asia, where unplugging is not only a suggestion but a necessity.  This incredible and varied part of the world will grant you with many enriching travel experiences, culture and patrimony to unveil, and the liberating feeling of an immersion in nature.

If you are looking to visit Southeast Asia in 2018, Lux Travel DMC can offer what you can expect.

1.Wellness-inspired vacation experiences

If what you’re searching for is to live a rejuvenating wellness and holistic travel experience, search no more and set your sights on Southeast Asia. The region is a temple of spas and resorts exclusively dedicated to guide you in the path of feeling good within yourself and practice healthy activities such as yoga or meditation. Escape for a while your hectic life and take your time to relax and reinvigorate your life while slow traveling.

2.The most beautiful beach escapes

Come for the incredible islands, shorelines, bays and picture-perfect places! From the turquoise shorelines of Krabi to the stunning UNESCO World Wonder bay of Halong, Southeast Asia is full of beach experiences for you to escape the cold, swim in emerald waters and discover the underwater world. Whether you choose a classic such as Thailand or more off the beaten path places such as Phu Quoc or Koh Rong Samloem (two neighbor paradise islands in Vietnam and Cambodia) you won’t be disappointed by the range of luxury and extraordinary resorts that they offer. Dream of soft white sand and crystal clear water and make it happen in Southeast Asia.

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3.Diverse culture and influences immersion

The culture in Southeast Asia is very diverse: on mainland Southeast Asia, that encompasses Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand, which is a mix of cultures between Chinese and Indochinese. That is why, when traveling to Indochina you will witness impressive beautiful temples. From Myanmar holy sites to the plethora of styles in green Laos, passing by the majestuous Angkor Wat complex.

These countries all share many cultural influences, India and China as well as Europe, mainly French. Rediscovering the old Indochina also involves its fine arts, the Apsara dancers in Cambodia or the famous Puppetry shows in Vietnam.

4.Thrilling adventures in nature

Want to have thrills in a stunning location? Then Southeast Asia has the best travel destinations for you. From experienced adventurers to the ones looking for recharging deep in nature, there is something for everyone. Take a trip to discover the amazing waterfalls of Laos, the world of caves in Phong Nha, Vietnam and the green natural scene of Northern Thailand in Chiang Mai.

Take a look at our luxury destination articles to find more about travel experiences in Southeast Asia.

5.World-renowned foodie tastings

Asia and especially Indochina are considered a little heaven for foodie tastings. And the best ways to experience it are dining with a local, taking cookery classes or just enjoy street food while wandering around the markets as you can do in Thailand. Add up to these sensorial travel experiences embarking on a sunset river cruise dining treat or a Vespa food tour throughout the streets of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City.

With many years of experience in the luxury niche, Lux Travel DMC transports you to the colors and flavors of Indochina. Offering off-the-beaten-path itineraries and luxury services, our local experts will advise you throughout your preparation and stay. We will be happy to help you anyway.

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Vietnam stretched from the north to south like the letter “S” bordering with China in North, Laos in west and Cambodia in south-west and in South and east bordered with the south china sea and the gulf of Thailand, this means a good news for the beach lovers and those who are seeking for a vacation in a country that allow them to combine their holiday with other sightseeing options such as:

• Trekking and home stay in Northern area of Vietnam such as in Sapa
• Luxury cruise experience in different length, learn more about luxury Halong Bay tours
• Culture tours visiting Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon
• Beach escapes for honeymooners
• Indochina luxury tours to visit Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar

As of above explanation, you might have a simple idea on what you expect on a holiday to such a country with renowned and countless tourist attractions, beaches and many other activities that one could expect when in vacation. Here I am sampling some activities that might give you a better idea on what you can do when in Vietnam and as said there is something for everyone to do, even lazing around on the beaches.

The Jet Ski or kite surfing tour in Mui Ne beach could be an amazing and exciting experience. You are taken to some of the most renowned places along the beach and you can see some wild nature, colorful birds and marine life in other beaches such as those in central Vietnam. The Nha Trang is a very famous beach destination in south of Vietnam that attracts both locals and the western holiday seekers of any budget. The pristine beaches and the beautiful islands, world class and luxury resorts that let you enjoy every moment of your luxury vacation in Vietnam , however, if you are taking any water sport activities while in Nha Trang or  other tropical islands in Vietnam then you must ask in advance for your Vietnam packages tours providers to help you sort out the things at the best possible price.

For the luxury holiday makers there will be more choices because Vietnam is booming its Luxury tourism and luxury seekers are also paying a lot of attention to the core and nice of the luxury services, the Vietnam golf holidays are one of the best possible ones for those who are into this luxury sport, in addition, we should not forget that the Vietnam is among the first golf providers in Asia that opened its courses to the golf lovers.

In the other hand, the Luxury cruises in either Halong Bay or in Nha Trang Bay (the Emperor Cruise) are providing all sorts of luxury facilities and arrangements for the memorable holiday to Vietnam. However, the luxury Halong Bay tours are something that you do not see around the United States or other European countries as you can dine, drink and relax and party on the sun deck while the cruise moves around the spectacular Bay, The Emperor cruise is the first and the only luxury cruise in Nha Trang Bay that provides with the first class daily cruise through the Nha Trang Bay and the other nearby Islands. However, your vacation can be exciting when you dine for the evening as the program called “sunset cocktail and dinner”. The view of the Nha Trang islands is amazing to see as you are enjoying fine cuisine and drinks. Every year millions of tourist includes travel to vietnam to their bucket list for spring break to have fun and plenty of excitement.

Holiday to Vietnam and Indochina

Indochina peninsula covers destination that are exciting and planning a vacation could be the trip of lifetime. If you have more time to spend on your holiday then I strongly suggest to add Cambodia, or Laos and or Thailand and Myanmar to your itinerary, because exploring Indochina is like matching the pieces of puzzles, we need to complete it to see what we done.
To end your exciting Luxury holidays to Vietnam during your spring break, you can try kayaking in Halong Bay, or do fishing and other water activities in one of the many islands of Vietnam. The waters are amazingly clear, all you have to do is look down, and you see the marine life swimming through the emerald waters. You can stop along the way and do some snorkeling or relax on the beach.

Cambodia is also offers a wealth of beautiful beaches in Sihanoukville and the Kep Island as well as some protected marine life around the same area, so, makes sure to include Cambodia tour packages to your Indochina vacation to visit all those beaches as well as getting familiar with the must see in Cambodia, the renowned temples of Angkor Wat and the oriental capital city, Phnom Penh with its all colonial building and the charming beauties.

Laos is another exciting and full of adventure destination in Indochina that offers travelers a unique experience by visiting Vientiane with its many glazed temples such as the Wat Si Saket, or in Luang Prabang, a town that has been registered in UNESCO since 1994, Luang Prabang offers many visits to the Buddhist known temples and pagodas, royal palaces and the adventure trips that could be arranged as a day trip from this amazing town.

Conclusion

Lux Travel DMC will give you the opportunity to experience the luxury style of holiday to Vietnam and other Indochina destinations with the first luxury tour operator in Vietnam and the multi- award winning luxury travel provider since 2004.

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