Highlights of Vietnam & Laos

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Detailed Itinerary
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Inclusion

-Visit Ho Chi Minh bustling city and explore the legendary Cu Chi tunnels
-Explore local life on the Mekong river by boat
-Stroll around the streets of the glowing Hoian ancient town
-Wandering around the old quarter in Hanoi and visiting its highlights
-Discover Halong Bay – UNESCO World Heritage Site
-Explore Luang Prabang – Considered as the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia
-Visit the charming & romantic town and enjoy the "River Tubing" in Vang Vieng
-Wandering around in Vientiane, the capital of Laos and visiting its highlights

Day 01

Ho Chi Minh City Arrival [Vietnam]

Upon arrival, pick up at the airport then transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 02

Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

Depart to Cu Chi Tunnels which are a maze of underground passages used by the Vietnamese communists during the Vietnam War as protection against the American air raids. After lunch, visit the War Remnants museum–it exhibited the old military equipment from the Vietnam War. Continue to visit the Reunification palace, formerly the Presidential palace that was the sight of South Vietnam’s surrender in April 1975. Walk down to see Notre Dame Cathedral then finish at General Post Office.

Day 03

Mekong Delta (B, L)

You will explore Ben Tre through a scenic boat ride along the river, witnessing traditional brick making, exploring coconut workshops and immerse yourself in local music. Then, you take a leisurely walk to a farmer's house crafting sleep mats, journey through coconut groves and local villages via tuk-tuk. After that, you will enjoy a rowing boat ride along palm tree-lined canals, followed by a lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 04

Ho Chi Minh City – Flight to Da Nang – Hoian (B)

Free to relax or explore more the city on your own until transfer to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, transfer to Hoian for check in and relax.

Day 05

Hoian – Basket Boat Tour (B, G)

You will visit Hoian’s vibrant market and ancient port to explore the rhythm of local daily life then enjoy a walking tour to visit the Hoian ancient town. After lunch, transfer to Cam Thanh, home to 7 hectares of coconut palm water to learn about the traditional art of making basket boats as well as the daily life of fishermen then take part in some hands-on activities in the basket boats that are fun, safe and interesting.

Day 06

Hoian – Da Nang – Flight to Hanoi (B)

Free time to relax on the beach or you can contact our travel consultant for more activities such as countryside tour, cycling tour, sunset cruise, cooking class, Golden bridge, My Son sanctuary, etc. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Hanoi.

Day 07

Hanoi (B, L)

Transfer to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex and the One Pillar pagoda. After that, visit the Ethnology museum where you can learn and see the various life aspects of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. After lunch, continue to visit the Literature temple, well known as Vietnam’s first university. Your tour in Hanoi will continue with a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter then watch the traditional water puppet show.

Day 08

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. Upon arrival, board an overnight cruise to discover the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy full board meals and many indoor and outdoor activities. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 09

Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)

Join a Tai Chi session then enjoy an international breakfast while the cruise cruises among hundreds of islets before coming back to the pier. Drive back to your hotel in Hanoi and free at leisure in the late afternoon.

Day 10

Hanoi – Flight to Luang Prabang (B) [Laos]

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 11

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B, L)

Visit the city’s oldest temples: Wat Sene & Wat Xieng Thong then take a boat trip along the Mekong river to the Pak Ou Caves where there are thousands of Buddha images. Stop to visit the two small villages then climb up to Wat Chomphet for the best view of Luang Prabang. Later, take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban XiengLek, small villages well known for silk weaving and Saa paper making, then return to the city and observe the sunset at Wat Phabath.

Day 12

Luang Prabang – Ban Long Lao – Kuang Si Waterfall (B, L)

Transfer to the Khmu village of Ban Long Lao Nong & the Hmong village of Ban Long Lao Song. Here, you will observe the lifestyles of these two culturally very different minority groups. Afterward, visit other ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. Next, stop at the Kuang Si Waterfalls where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths then climb up to Mount Phousi for an exploration of the sacred stupa and a panoramic view of the city at sunset.

Day 13

Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng (B)

Transfer to visit the stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham & Wat Mai and the National Museum at the Royal Palace then take an express train to Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Upon arrival, pick up then transfer to the hotel for check in.

Day 14

Vang Vieng – Tham Jang Caves (B, L)

You will explore the famous caves of Tham Jang then take a drive through paddy fields to the Tham Phoukham caves, the country’s beautiful and famous limestone caverns surrounded by forest. Along the way, you will meet local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyle. There is a small natural pool in front of the caves where you can swim and refresh yourself from the heat. The day ends with a superb sunset panorama reflecting over the Nam Song River.

Day 15

Vang Vieng – Vientiane (B, L)

Take an express train to Vientiane. Upon arrival, you will visit Wat Sisaket, the country’s oldest temple and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. En route, visit the That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos and the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. End of the day with a visit to the Buddha Park, a scattered and enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures near the Friendship Bridge.

Day 16

Vientiane Departure (B)

Depending on your departure time, you are free at leisure to explore the city more on your own or you can go shopping and then transfer to the airport for your own departure flight.

Number of Participants	Superior Category US$/Pax	Deluxe Category US$/Pax	Luxury Category US$/Pax
1	3699	4433	5381
2	2055	2420	2925
3	1828	2175	2686
4	1626	1959	2471
5	1530	1852	2370
6	1446	1761	2282
7	1425	1737	2260
8	1410	1719	2243
Sing - Sup	415	690	1240

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Ho Chi Minh	Queen Ann Hotel www.queenannhotelvn.com Deluxe Room	Eden Star Saigon Hotel Edenstarsaigonhotel.com Premium Deluxe Room	Mai House Hotel www.maihouse.com.vn Premium Room
Hoi An	Aurora Riverside Hotel www.aurorahoian.com Superior Room	Hoian Historic Hotel Hoianhistorichotel.com.vn Superior Room	Palm Garden Resort Palmgardenresort.com.vn Superior Room
Hanoi	Hanoi Nostalgia Hotel Hanoinostalgiahotel.com Historical Window Room	Hanoi Pearl Hotel www.hanoipearlhotel.com City Deluxe Room	Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel www.panpacific.com Deluxe Room
Halong	Syrena Cruises www.syrenacruises.com Deluxe Room	Starlight Cruise www.orientalsails.com Deluxe Room	Paradise Elegance Cruise www.paradisevietnam.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Luang Prabang	Villa Chitdara Hotel www.villachitdara.com Standard Room	Le Belair Resort www.lebelair-resort.com Ganier Room	Villa Maly Resort www.villa-maly.com Superior Room
Vang Vieng	Sisombat Plaza Hotel www.sisombatplaza.com Standard Room	Saksiri Boutique Hotel www.saksirihotel.com Deluxe Room	Amari Vang Vieng Resort www.amari.com Superior City Room
Vientiane	Lao Orchid Hotel www.lao-orchid.com Superior Room	Eastin Vientiane Hotel Eastinhotelsresidences.com Superior City Room	Amari Vientiane Hotel www.amari.com Deluxe City Room

Inclusions

Hotel & cruise accommodation
All domestic flights
Train Luang Prabang-Vang Vieng-Vientiane
English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Meal: B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Entrance fee as indicated in itinerary
Boat trip
Mineral water
All taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International flight to Vietnam/from Laos
International flight Hanoi - Luang Prabang
Early check-in & late check-out at hotel
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Personal expense
Tipping
Other drink
Surcharge for peak season
Any other services not mentioned above