Majestic 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
-Back in time to return royal ancient capital in Hue – The 1st cultural world heritage in Vietnam
-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

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.

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)

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, transfer to Hoian to enjoy a walking tour to visit the ancient town. You then continue with a visit to the home of a craftsman where you will discover the daily life of local people and observe how they make a lantern.

Day 05

Hoian – Hue (B)

In the morning, take free time to explore more of the ancient town or relax on Cua Dai beach until transfer by car over the most spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hue. En route, visit the Marble Mountain, Cham Museum and the Stone Village. Upon arrival, check-in and overnight at the hotel.

Day 06

Hue – Flight to Hanoi (B, L)

Enjoy a full day tour in the former imperial capital of Hue. A boat trip on Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda then visit to the Imperial Citadel. After lunch, visit the elaborate tombs of King Khai Dinh or King Tu Duc. In the evening, 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. Enjoying the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields. 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.

Day 11

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (B, L)

Participate the daily early morning alms giving to saffron-clad monks (Optional). Transfer to visit the city’s temples including Wat Sene & Wat Xieng Thong then take a boat trip to visit Pak Ou Caves. On the way, you will also enjoy a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. In the afternoon, you will visit some villages including Ban Xan Hai where the local rice wine is produced and other villages.

Day 12

Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall (B, L)

Transfer to visit the stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham & Wat Mai and Phosi market. Next, enjoy a Asian elephant tour and venture on a 35 mins journey through forests then visit some ethnic minority villages. Afterward, transfer to visit Kuang Si waterfalls then climb up to the top of Phousi mount for the beautiful view of the city & river at sunset.

Day 13

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

Visit to the National museum at the former Royal Palace which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages. You will also see the Central market 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	2612	3328	4338
2	1526	1884	2367
3	1399	1726	2153
4	1257	1565	1998
5	1191	1492	1928
6	1127	1422	1859
7	1110	1402	1840
8	1096	1385	1824
Sing - Sup	331	649	1096

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Ho Chi Minh City	Queen Ann Hotel www.queenannhotelvn.com Deluxe Room	Northern Charm Hotel Northerncharmhotel.com.vn City 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
Hue	Rosaleen Boutique Hotel www.rosaleenhotel.com Superior Room	Eldora Hotel www.eldorahotel.com Deluxe City Room	Indochine Palace Hotel www.indochinepalace.com P.Deluxe Room
Hanoi	Silk Queen Hotel www.silkqueenhotel.com Deluxe Room	Hanoi Pearl Hotel www.hanoipearlhotel.com City Deluxe Room	Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel www.panpacific.com Deluxe Room
Halong Bay	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

Inclusions

Hotel & Cruise accommodations
All domestic flights
English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicles
Meals (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Entrance fees 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 hotels
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping, gratuities, other drinks
Surcharge for peak season
Any other services not mentioned above