FROM LAOS TO VIETNAM 16 DAYS 15 NIGHTS

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1: Vientiane

Day 2: Vientiane city tour (B, L)

Day 3: Vang Vieng (B, L)

Day 4: Tham Jang Cave, Ban Huai Ngai village (B, L)

Day 5: Temples of Luang Prabang (B, L)

Day 6: Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong (B, L)

Day 7: Luang Prabang - Fly to Hanoi (B)

Day 8: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Trangan - Maichau (B, L)

Day 9: Maichau - Hanoi - Hue (B, L)

Day 10: Hue city tour (B, L)

Day 11: Hue - Hoian - Buddhist sanctuaries (B, L)

Day 12: Tra Que village (B, L)

Day 13:  Hoian - Fly to Saigon (B)

Day 14: Saigon - Mekong river delta (B, L, D)

Day 15: Cai Rang floating market - Saigon (B, L)

Day 16: Saigon Departure (B)

FULL ITINERARY

Day 1: Vientiane

Welcome to Laos! Airport arrival, our guide and driver will welcome you and transfer you to hotel check in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Vientiane

Day 2: Vientiane city tour (B, L)

After breakfast, we explore the charming capital on a city tour. Highlights include Wat Si Saket - the oldest Buddhist monastery temple in the country, the former royal temple of Haw Pha Kaeo, Pha That Luang monument and the Buddha Park with its incredible array of Hindu and Buddhist sculptures. We also visit to the COPE Centre, a charity working with victims of unexploded bombs and mines. Overnight in Vientiane

Day 3: Vang Vieng (B, L)

This morning, we journey north through breathtaking scenery to Vang Vieng. Along the way, we visit Ban Keun, famous for its salt extraction plant and a village of local Lao rice wine whiskey distillation. A next stop is the busy and colourful market of Thalat market, where local hill tribes come to trade and shop and the 11th century archaeological site of Vang Xang. Upon arrival in picturesque Vang Vieng, spend the remains of the day at leisure or opt to explore the local caves, take a scenic bike ride or go tubing along the river. Overnight in Vang Vieng.

Day 4: Tham Jang Cave, Ban Huai Ngai village (B, L)

We explore the famous caves of Tham Jang this morning and visit Ban Huai Ngai village before travelling north to the enchanting Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 5: Temples of Luang Prabang (B, L)

Consider rising early this morning to view the daily ritual of saffron-clad monks and their procession down the streets of Luang Prabang collecting alms from the residents. Then a morning tour, taking in the highlights of Luang Prapang - the fabulous UNESCO Listed former royal capital. Sightseeing includes the ancient temples of Wat Visoun and Wat Aham, the Ock Pop Tok weaving centre and the beautifully ornate former Royal Palace. In the afternoon, we stop at ethnic minority villages before arriving at the beautiful Khuang Si waterfall. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 6: Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong (B, L)

Discover more of Luang Prabang’s holy sites with a morning visit to Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong. Then we set sail on a scenic cruise up the Mekong River to visit the incredible Pak Ou caves, which are crammed with Buddha images of all shapes and sizes, stopping at villages en route to sample local rice wine and shop for local handicrafts. Overnight  in Luang Prabang

Day 7: Luang Prabang - Fly to Hanoi (B)

Today offers free time for you to relax by the swimming pool or further explore Luang Prabang. Elephant rides, cycling and kayaking can be arranged locally. Late this afternoon we fly from Luang Prabang to Hanoi in Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Trangan - Maichau (B, L)

We will pick you up at your hotel, then drive to Tamcoc, about more than 3 hours. When we arrive, we will start to cycle around this peaceful countryside, you will have chance to meet local people, see villages. This is the most beautiful area for biking tour in Vietnam, it will be an easy biking, because it is flat area.

Lunch at a local restaurant with local specialties of goat meats and many other good food. After lunch, we drive to Trangan Ecotourism area, from here, you take a rowing boat trip along a calm, peaceful river and go through many caves in limestone mountains. Boat trip lasts for about 2 hours. Then, drive to Maichau. It takes nearly 3 hours to get there. Overnight in Maichau.

Day 9: Maichau - Hanoi - Hue (B, L)

After breakfast, take a light trek around the valley through villages for sightseeing, visit local homes, enjoy local interaction and perhaps join with locals at their farm work. Free at your leisure to enjoy fresh and peace air. Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant.

Then, our driver will transfer you to Hanoi. It takes nearly 3,5 hours to get there. Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant.

Drive back Hanoi and transfer to the airport to catch your flight from Hanoi to Hue. Arrival Hue, our guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and drive to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Hue.

Day 10: Hue city tour (B, L)

In the morning, a boat trip cruise on Perfume River brings you peaceful and calm down feeling. Hue is also famous for Tombs of Emperors and pagodas, a visit to there must be a worth. You'll visit Thien Mu pagoda as  well to see a famous Buddhist monk, Thich Quang Duc, who burnt himself in Hochiminh City to protest against regime of Southern Government. Then our guide will take you to visit Ancient Citadel and Purple Forbidden City, one of UNESCO's Cultural Heritages in Vietnam. Lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit one of the Emperor’s tombs. Overnight in Hue

Day 11: Hue - Hoian - Buddhist sanctuaries (B, L)

Hue - Road of the Ocean Clouds - Hoi An. Today we take the scenic Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds), which offers magnificent views of beaches to one side and lush hills to the other. En route we stop for a walk along Danang beach, featured in Francis Ford Coppola’s movie ‘Apocalypse Now’. Perhaps enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea before continuing our journey along the coast road to Hoi An.

The charming, old-world trading port of Hoi An with it cobbled streets, traditional homes and tiny shop houses is a perfect place to lose yourself in a bygone era. Boutique restaurants, hip cafes along the waterfront, delightful craft shops and artisans including some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors (whose services come at a nominal price), all can be found here.

On a short walking tour of the enchanting historical town, we’ll visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky house, former merchants’ homes and the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 12: Tra Que village (B, L)

A bicycle ride into the countryside, leads us to Tra Que village. Here,we discover age old farming practices and learn about traditional medicine. It’s a hands on experience today where we’ll assist with tending the fields and gardens and cooking lunch. Overnight in Hoi An

Day 13:  Hoian - Fly to Saigon (B)

Free at your leisure until our guide transfer you to the airport to catch your flight from Hoian to Saigon.

Arrival Saigon, our guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and drive to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Saigon

Day 14: Saigon - Mekong river delta (B, L, D)

Drive to the Mekong Delta. Often referred to as the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, the fertile Mekong Delta is famous for its abundant harvests of tropical fruits, flowers and rice, as well as it fantastic views while boating along the canals. Taking our sampan from Vinh Long we’ll cruise Cai Be’s maze of waterways visiting local cottage industries that produce popcorn, coco candies and paper along the way. Lunch is served today in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island. Overnight in Cantho.

Day 15: Cai Rang floating market - Saigon (B, L)

Early today we visit colourful Cai Rang floating market and drive to Saigon. Once called the Pearl of the Orient, modern Saigon is a thriving metropolis on the move. Sleek skyscrapers, gourmet restaurants, designer malls and swanky bars and spas are scattered between ancient pagodas, colonial era landmarks and lively street markets. Our walking tour of Saigon includes visits to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post office and the sombering War Remnants Museum. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 16: Saigon Departure (B)

Free time to relax until drive to the airport to catch your flight. End of your trip. Thank you very much and we hope to see you again!

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