HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM & LAOS 14 DAYS

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Laos and Vietnam are both Indochina nations in Southeast Asia. Though in the same area, each country has its history, culture, and nature. Coming to Laos, you can explore various impressive ancient temples with monks clad in an orange robes. Explore the wild natural landscape and unspoiled waterfalls in Laos. Discover the beauty of lifestyle and scenery from the north to the south in Vietnam. Experience the hustle and bustle of the city to the tranquil and calming vibe of rural areas in southern Vietnam.

Tour type:  Group tour, Join in tour                 Duration : 14 Days   

Departure: Daily                     

Tour Styles: Interact with local, Cultural.

Destination: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Hue - Hoi An - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Luang Prabang - Indochina

ITINERARY TOUR:

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL

Morning/ Afternoon

- Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Evening

- Join with companions in a rooftop dinner in Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS

Morning

- Travel by speedboat from the city's sparkling buildings to the green paddy fields scattered along the Saigon River to see the best of Saigon

- Reach Cu Chi Tunnels, which were dug in 1948 for guerrillas to hide from combatant forces during the Vietnam War

- Meet a former Viet Cong soldier who used to live in these underground villages during your visit and learn about the difficult living conditions

Afternoon/ Evening

- Return to the city for a leisurely walking tour that includes sights like Notre Dame Cathedral and Gustave Eiffel's Central Post Office

- Spend your leisure time exploring Saigon by night

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Activities:

- Discover Cu Chi Tunnels

- Join a city tour in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 3: MEKONG DELTA BOAT TOUR

Morning

- Embark on a private boat to the Mekong Delta

- First stop with a demonstration of coconut production and processing, as well as a taste of fresh coconut juice

- Take a tricycle ride through narrow village roads to a rice noodle factory to see how the region's most popular breakfast is made

Afternoon

- Continue your cruise to Mango Home for a delicious Mekong Delta lunch

- Take a walk through the shady village roads to Mr. Sau Tuong's house, a former soldier who fought the deadly Khmer Rouge, the group responsible for the Cambodian genocide

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Activities:

- Discover Mekong Delta in a full day

DAY 4: HUE CITY DISCOVERY

Morning

- Take in views of the lush countryside as you fly to Hue for the next leg of your journey

Afternoon/ Evening

- Take a cyclo ride to Phu Mong Village, where you can visit a traditional garden house and craft houses and relax

- Pay a visit to Ben Xuan Garden House Theatre, a unique venue that serves as both a dining establishment and a cultural exchange experience

- Meet the owner Ms. Camille Huyen - a celebrated painter, singer, and all-around renaissance woman with royal ancestry and her husband, a former Swiss banker

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Activities:

- Experience the cyclo ride and local life in Hue

DAY 5: HIGHLIGHTS OF HUE CITY

Morning

- Get up early for a private tour of the Hue Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before it opens to the public

- Take an escorted tour of the former royal court in a state-of-the-art electric cart as a renowned local historian leads you through the towering main gates and shows you the majestic architecture and beautiful gardens

- Pay a visit to Minh Mang's Tomb, the second Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty

- Lunch is served on the Huong River at a local restaurant with views of the Thien Mu Pagoda

Afternoon

Optional:

- Visit an ancient temple to meet the headmaster of the Vietnamese Royal Martial Arts Academy, and attend a performance showcasing various martial arts techniques to learn about the practitioners' intricate training activities

- Take a boat ride to Tran Dinh Son's Museum, where you can see the vast collection of rare antiquities collected by him and his ancestors during the Nguyen Dynasty

Evening

- Free time to explore the city

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Activities:

- Visit Hue Imperial Citadel and the royal tomb

- Freely to choose your journey to a royal art academy or historical museum

DAY 6: HUE - DA NANG - HOI AN

Morning

- Get up early for departing from Hue to Hoi An

- Travel through Da Nang for a stopover at Hai Van Pass to take in the scenery from the top

Afternoon

- Go on to Hoi An ancient town

- Free time after checking in at the hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Activities:

- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An

- Sightsee the best view from the top of Hai Van Pass

DAY 7: HOI AN EXPLORATION

(Choose your optional itinerary to discover Hoi An on your way)

Option 1:

- Visit Cam Thanh Village, where you can admire the beautiful water coconut jungles

- Try a crazy bamboo-basket boat ride across the water to Thanh Dong Village

- See how the villagers cultivate and harvest vegetables

- Take part in a cooking class to learn how to make local recipes and have your dishes for lunch

Option 2:

- Visit an oil workshop to learn about the different effects of smell and oil on your mind as well as your body

- Hand-made your personal mix

- Enjoy a light lunch

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Activities:

- Explore the uniqueness of Hoi An

DAY 8: HOI AN - FLIGHT TO HANOI

Morning

- Free time in the morning

- Move to Da Nang then take a flight to Hanoi

Afternoon

- Check-in at your hotel and take time to explore the old quarter of Hanoi

- Join a street food tour to enjoy the unique taste of Hanoi

Evening

- Free time in the evening

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities:

- Transfer from Da Nang to Hanoi

DAY 9: HANOI - HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT CRUISE

Morning

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Take a drive to Halong Bay

- Board a junk and enjoy a complimentary lunch on board

Afternoon

- Take in the breathtaking scenery of hundreds of limestone islands scattered across the sea

- Visit the limestone caves and fishing villages in Halong (depending on each cruise's itinerary)

- Back to the ship and join a sunset party or cooking demonstration

Evening

- Have a night on board and enjoy the nightlife activities on board: squid fishing, karaoke, movies, poker, etc.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Halong Bay cruise

Activities:

- Join a 2-day Halong Bay cruise

DAY 10: HALONG BAY - HANOI OLD QUARTER

Morning

- Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson

- Enjoy a brunch on-board as you cruise to Halong City to disembark

Afternoon

- Leave for Hanoi Old Quarter

Evening

- Free time in the evening and discover the nightlife of Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities:

- Transfer to Hanoi

DAY 11: HANOI CITY TOUR

Morning / Afternoon

- Visit the Temple of Literature, which was founded in 1076 as the first university for mandarins' sons

- Meet a professor who will share their knowledge of this illustrious institution

- Learn about Hanoian culture and Vietnamese architecture before exploring the temple grounds

Evening

- Join dinner party with travel companions

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities:

- Explore Hanoi city

DAY 12: ARRIVAL IN LAOS

- Take flight to Luang Prabang

- Relax for the rest of the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Activities:

- Transfer to Laos

DAY 13: LUANG PRABANG CITY TOUR

Morning

- Wake up early for the morning ritual of the monks

- Return to the hotel for breakfast

- Climb Mount Phousi for spectacular views of the Mekong and Khan rivers, as well as the surrounding mountain ranges

- Enjoy a delicious family-style lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon

- Travel to Wat Xiengthong, a beautiful temple of the Golden City

- Get on a private cruise to travel along the legendary Mekong at sunset

- Enjoy a refreshing drink while toasting your newfound friends as you observe the bustle of daily life along its banks

Evening

- Free time to explore on your own

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Activities:

- Visit Mount Phousi, Wat Xiengthong

- Cruise to Mekong river

DAY 14: LUANG PRABANG DEPARTURE

Morning

- Have breakfast and enjoy the last moment in Laos

- Get to the airport to leave Luang Prabang. End of the tour!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA

PACKAGE PRICES:

Notes:

• All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
• Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
• Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

OUR PRICE INCLUDE:

• 13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 2 Dinner
• Hotel (12 nights), Halong Bay cruise (1 night)
• 13 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 1 Dinner, 1 Brunch
• Hotel (13 nights)
• Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel, except overnight on train and home-stay (if any)
• All transport within Vietnam, as per itinerary.
• All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Meals as indicated in the program
• 3 flights: Ho Chi Minh – Hue, Danang – Ha Noi, Hanoi – Luang Prabang

Notes:

• *All prices in USD, are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
• Prices are valid from 01 November 2022 till 31 October 2023 except

- 20 Dec 2022 – 10 Jan 2023

- 20 Jan 2023 – 30 Jan 2023

- Hung King Commemorations: 28,29 April 2023

- Liberation Day: 30 Apr 2023

- International Workers’ Day: 01 May 2023

- National Day: 01,02, 03 Sep 2023

• Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

OUR PRICE EXCLUDE:

• Hotel EARLY check in and LATE check out
• Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
• International flights to or from Vietnam with taxes
• Transfer from and to airport
• Visa or Passport Fees
• Travel Insurance
• Tips, laundry and gratuities
• Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation by Customer

• 60 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 59 – 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 30 days – 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 14 – 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100 % charge per group/booking.

*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.

CHILDREN PRICES:

• The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
• For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
• 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

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