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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.

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OVERVIEW TOUR

Tour type:  Private tour, Join in tour    Duration: 12 Days   

Departure: Daily from Luang Prabang                                 

Tour Styles: Interact with local, Soft Adventure, Relaxation, Cultural

Destination: Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Hue - Ho Chi Minh City

ITINERARY TOUR:

DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG ARRIVAL

Morning

- After arrival, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to the hotel you booked

- Check-in and take a short rest before the city tour

Afternoon

- Visit Wat Xiengthong, meant as “Temple of the Golden City”, one of the largest temples in Luang Prabang built in 1560 Mount Phousi, the highest hill in Luang Prabang

- Stop by the Royal Palace Museum, which was once the residence of King Sisavang Vong during the French colonial era

- Explore Mount Phousi, the highest hill in Luang Prabang, which is the ideal place to view the stunning sunset of the Mekong River

Evening

- Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with traditional dance and folk songs

- Discover Night Market to experience the lifestyle in Luang Prabang

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Activities:

- Pay a visit to Wat Xiengthong.

- Drop by Royal Palace Museum.

- Climb up to the top of Mount Phousi hill.

- Witness local life in Night Market.

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVES

Morning

- Join morning almsgiving, the traditional ceremony that dates back to the early 14th century

- Come to the temporary market in the early morning to see the life here and try local flavors

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Explore one of the main gorgeous monasteries of Luang Prabang - Wat Sene Souk Haram

- Discover Pak Ou Cave - known as the Thousand Buddha Cave due to thousands of various statues found in the cave

- Visit Ban Muang Keo, a famous village in Luang Prabang for its traditional Lao rice whisky distilling

- Pass by two ancient temples on the way back: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham and Wat Visoun

- Pay a visit to the preservation of many ethnic groups existing in Laos: Traditional Art and Ethnology Center

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Activities:

- Take part in morning almsgiving.

- Drop by a temporary morning market.

- Visit Wat Sene, Pak Ou Cave and Ban Muang Keo.

- Go to see Wat Mai and Wat Visoun.

- Stop by Traditional Art and Ethnology Center.

DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG - KUANGSI WATERFALL - VIENTIANE

Morning

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Explore one of the most amazing waterfalls in Laos - Kuang Si waterfall

- Visit Bear Rescue Center, a wildlife center located near the entrance to the Kuang Si falls

- Discover Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park and Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center

- Transfer to the airport for a flight to Vientiane

- Upon arrival, you will be picked up to your hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane

Activities:

- Witness Kuang Si waterfalls.

- Pay a visit to Bear Rescue Center.

- Visit Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park and Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center.

DAY 4: VIENTIANE - BUDDHA PARK

Morning

- Visit Wat Si Muang, known as the “Mother Temple” of Vientiane, which is the most frequented religious shrine in Laos

- Explore Buddha Park, an open-air park with giant sculptures of Buddha and Hindu deities

- Travel to Wat Si Saket, one of the oldest surviving temples in Laos, as evidenced by the decaying wooden structures

- Discover Patuxai Monument, meant the “Victory Gate”, is a war monument in the center of Vientiane

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane

Activities:

- Pay a visit to Wat Si Muang and Buddha Park.

- Pass by Wat Si Saket and Patuxai Monument.

DAY 5: VIENTIANE - HANOI

Morning

- Discover Vientiane on your own

- Take a departure flight to Hanoi

- Upon arrival, you will be picked up at Hanoi international airport and transferred to your hotel

- Check-in time: 14:00 (There will be an additional charge for early check-in)

Optional:

- You can relax for the rest of the day

- Contact us to take part in some exciting excursions to explore Hanoi’s culture:

+ Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour: Pass by many hidden corners of Hanoi to enjoy various street food.

+ Hanoi Cooking Class Half Day: Experience going shopping at a local market and learning to cook basic traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities:

- Explore Vientiane by yourself.

 - Rest at the hotel/ Join activities to discover Hanoi.

DAY 6: HANOI - HALONG BAY

Morning

- Enjoy breakfast in the hotel

- Travel to Halong Bay for a 3.5 hours drive

- Upon arrival. You will be welcomed by cruise staff and do the check-in procedure

- Have a luxurious lunch on board

Afternoon

- Join in various interesting activities on the cruise such as:

+ Visit Thien Cung Grotto

+ Kayaking

+ Take part in a cooking class

Evening

- Enjoy fresh seafood dinner

Optional:

+ Relax for the rest of the night

+ Join night activities on the cruise (depending on the cruise’s itinerary)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on board

Activities:

- Go sightseeing in Halong Bay.

- Join activities on the cruise.

DAY 7: HALONG BAY - HANOI

Morning

- You can wake up early to join a Tai Chi class

- Have breakfast on the cruise

- After heading to the port, you will be transferred to Hanoi

- Check in at the hotel and relax for the rest of the day

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Activities:

- Take part in Tai Chi class.

- Enjoy the scenery of Halong Bay.

DAY 8: HALF DAY HANOI CITY TOUR - TAKE FLIGHT TO DA NANG - HOI AN

Morning/Afternoon

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Visit Vietnam’s first university - the Temple of Literature

- Pass by Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which serves as the resting place of Ho Chi Minh President

- Witness One Pillar Pagoda, a historic Buddhist temple with unique architecture like a lotus flower

- Enjoy lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant

- Back to the hotel and head to the airport for a flight to Danang

- Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Hoian

- Check-in at the hotel and rest for the rest of the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Activities:

- Stop by the Temple of Literature.

- Pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

- Go to see One Pillar Pagoda.

DAY 9: HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN - ROAD TRANSFER TO HUE

Morning

- Have breakfast at the hotel before a walking tour

- Wander around the town and witness the local life

- Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge or the Fujian Assembly Hall of Chinese

- Pass by street shops and have a traditional drink made of herbal

- Drop by a handicraft store and choose your favorite souvenirs

Afternoon

- Transfer to Hue by shuttle bus

- Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Activities:

- Walk around old streets to see the life of local people.

- Pay a visit to the Japanese Covered Bridge or the Fujian Assembly Hall of Chinese.

DAY 10: HALF DAY HUE CITY TOUR - TAKE FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY

Morning

- Breakfast will be served at the hotel

- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a historic and ancient temple in Hue next to the Perfume River

- Explore the Imperial Citadel, where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled for more than a century

- Head to the hotel for relaxing before the flight

- Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City

- After arrival, you will be picked up to the hotel

- Do the check-in procedure and the remaining time is at leisure

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Activities:

- Pay a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda and see the Perfume River.

- Discover Imperial Citadel.

DAY 11: FULL DAY CU CHI TUNNELS AND CITY TOUR

Morning

- Discover a gigantic underground tunnel system - Cu Chi Tunnel and know more about Vietnam War

Afternoon

- Join a walking tour to witness the most impressive constructions of the city:

+ Saigon Opera House: one of the outstanding examples of French colonial architecture in Vietnam

+ Saigon City Hall:  was first constructed as a hotel by French architects, however now serves as city hall

+ Notre Dame Cathedral: one of the oldest churches and the top famous spots in Ho Chi Minh City

+ Saigon Central Post Office: was designed by the Eiffel Company, and constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century

- Stop by Ben Thanh Market to shop for souvenirs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Activities:

- Explore Cu Chi Tunnel.

- Visit Saigon Opera House, Saigon City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Saigon Central Post Office.

- Pass by Ben Thanh market.

DAY 12: DEPARTURE

Morning

- Have breakfast at the hotel

- Transfer to the airport for the departure flight

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA

The room is ready until 12:00 a.m. Please contact us for checking out late. It can be arranged subject to room availability with an additional charge.

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:

• 11 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 2 Dinner
• Airplane, Car, Shuttle Bus
• Hotel (10 nights), Overnight on board (1 night), NA (1 night)
• Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotel.
• Overnight on local train at a shared compartment with 4 soft berths (if any)
• Overnight at local homestay in a shared room, private blanket and mosquito net (if any)
• All transport during tour on air - conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off)
• All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
• Meals as indicated in the program
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• 3 domestic flights Vientiane – Hanoi; Hanoi – Danang and Hue - Ho Chi Minh (20kg luggage inclusion)

OUR PRICE EXCLUDE:

• Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
• Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
• International flights with taxes
• 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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