Vietnam & Laos

Discover the delights of Vietnam & Laos, and journey through historical wonders, natural beauties and ancient UNESCO towns.

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Day 01: Arrival at Luang Prabang

Pick-up and welcome at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Relax and discover Luang Prabang by yourself. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

If you’re able to wake up before dawn (05:30 am), you’ll have chance to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight dating back generations in Laos. After breakfast, start your visit to the Royal Palace. (Open from 08:30 am to 11:30 am and from 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm daily except on Tuesdays). Continue with the exploration of the main Buddhist temples of Luang Prabang including: Wat Visoun, Wat Ahamand, Wat Xiengthong. Then visit the Wat Mai temple and watch sunset at the top of Phousi Hill. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, embark on a two hour cruise in a long-tail boat on the Mekong River and visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. After lunch, drive south to one of Luang Prabang’s most picturesque sights, the Kuang Si waterfall. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Transfer to airport for a flight to Ha Noi. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi.

The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay. The cruise will pass exquisite scenery; limestone islands majestically rising out of emerald water, seductively scattered with grottoes and caves. Overnight on the Junk Cruise.

Free at your leisure time. We will depart to Ha Noi after lunch. Transfer to airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

Explore Hoi An ancient town on foot is one of the best ways to absorb the beauty of this city. Overnight in Hoi An. After the tour, contact Ann Tailor to have a free tailor-made item of clothing. In the afternoon, visit My Son, Wander around the lost Champa Kingdom that dated back to the 3rd century Explore the temples and learn about the fascinating history behind this sanctuary of Hinduism. Overnight in Hoi An.

Discover Hoi An’s countryside and its local food by bicycle. We will pass verdant rice-paddies to visit a very local village. Sample the traditional Hoi An specialty, Cao Lau. Learn how to make the local delicacy - White Rose. Move on to Cam Nam to sample some Yin and Yang food balancing favorites. Overnight in Hoi An.

The tour kicks off in style with coffee at local coffee shop in the center of Hoi An. After that it’s time to hop on your scooter to start exploring Hoi An’s hidden gems and charismatic locals. Take a drive past the old town to Cam Nam Island where we’ll visit some local houses and places where people lives and works traditional lives such as local ship repair yard, local shoes-making shop, a rice cracker place and lantern making house.

Afterwards, on our drive through the countryside, you’ll experience the resplendent beauty of the rice paddies, grazing buffalo and monkey bridges, all of which you can take photos of. We’ll cruise on to Tra Que Village, a beautiful herb and vegetable garden which supplies vegetables for the restaurants in the ancient town. At the end of the tour, guests can unwind at a stunning beach lounge overlooking one of the best beaches in Vietnam, An Bang Beach, with a refreshing drink. Overnight in Hoi An.

At night Hoi An ancient town transforms into what’s also known as lantern town. The night market is filled with beautiful handmade arts and crafts but the real charm lies in the colorful lanterns that adorn all the buildings and streets. You can capture some unforgettable shots when your boat passing through the Hoai river. Treat yourself to the spectacle of twinkling evening lights which rival the stars overhead. After that, enjoy Water Puppet show in Hoi An before heading to a nice restaurant locating on a bank of Hoai River. Overnight in Hoi An.

After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to Da Nang to catch the departure flight.
Tour starts on every WEDNESDAY (Day 01) from Luang Prabang, from 01 Jan 2020 – 16 Dec 2020
Tour price starts from $2,165 pp (twin share) for 3 star hotel accommodation; from $2,585 pp (twin share) for 4 star hotel accommodation.
Inclusions
  • Hotel pick-up and return by new air-conditioned minivan
  • Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
  • 11-night accommodation at twin share basis.
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees
  • Mineral water during touring
  • Meals specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfasts, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Local English speaking tour guides
  • All flight tickets listed in the itinerary
Accommodation
  • LUANG PRABANG: VILLA LAO WOODEN HOUSE (3 STAR) / VILLA SANTI HOTEL (4 STAR)
  • Hanoi: FLOWER HOTEL (3 star) / FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL (4 star)
  • Halong: MAJESTIC CRUISE (3 star) / LAVENDER ELEGENCE CRUISE (4 star)
  • Hoian: SUNSHINE HOTEL (3 STAR) / TROPICAL BEACH RESORT (4 star)

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