$1,625.00/ person
Arrive at Noi Bai international Airport, welcomed by our tour guide and transfer from airport to our selected hotel in Hanoi. Take an orientation tour around the old quarter. Welcome dinner. Overnight at 3*** hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B/L/_)
After breakfast, Hanoi City tour to visit to Historical museum, Literature Temple the first University of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One-pillar Pagoda. Lunch. Afternoon, visit Quan Thanh Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and shopping in the old quarter. Evening enjoy Water puppet show. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3*** hotel in Hanoi.
After breakfast, Hanoi City tour to visit to Historical museum, Literature Temple the first University of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One-pillar Pagoda. Lunch. Afternoon, visit Quan Thanh Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and shopping in the old quarter. Evening enjoy Water puppet show. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3*** hotel in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Hoa Lu (B/L/_)
After breakfast, transfer to Ninh Binh (110 kms). Visit Dinh and Le temples in Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Then continue to Van Lam Village; lunch. Afternoon, take small sampan for 3 hours cruise to discover Tam Coc caves. Then visit Bich Dong Pagoda before returning to Hanoi. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3*** hotel in Hanoi.
After breakfast, transfer to Ninh Binh (110 kms). Visit Dinh and Le temples in Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Then continue to Van Lam Village; lunch. Afternoon, take small sampan for 3 hours cruise to discover Tam Coc caves. Then visit Bich Dong Pagoda before returning to Hanoi. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3*** hotel in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi - Ha Long (B/L/_)
After breakfast, transfer to Ha Long Bay via Hai phong Port. Visit Du Hang Pagoda, Hang Kenh Temple and sightseeing. Lunch en route. Keep going to Ha Long. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3 *** Hotel in Halong or overnight in Junk Boat ( if your group chose to stay in the Junk, Additional charge = 59 USD/person)
After breakfast, transfer to Ha Long Bay via Hai phong Port. Visit Du Hang Pagoda, Hang Kenh Temple and sightseeing. Lunch en route. Keep going to Ha Long. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3 *** Hotel in Halong or overnight in Junk Boat ( if your group chose to stay in the Junk, Additional charge = 59 USD/person)
Day 5: Ha Long - Hanoi (B/L/_)
After breakfast, take another 6 -hour boat Cruise on the bay. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Hanoi. arrival in Hanoi at around 18h00. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at our3*** hotel in Hanoi.
After breakfast, take another 6 -hour boat Cruise on the bay. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Hanoi. arrival in Hanoi at around 18h00. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at our3*** hotel in Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi - Hue (B/L/_)
Early breakfast then transfer to the airport for boarding to Hue on flight VN 245 ( 12 : 40 , 13 : 50 ). Welcomed by your tour guide at Phu Bai Airport - Hue and transfer to our selected hotel. Lunch. Afternoon, transfer to visit the Imperial Citadel Khai Dinh Tomb and Dong Ba Market. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3***hotel in Hue
Early breakfast then transfer to the airport for boarding to Hue on flight VN 245 ( 12 : 40 , 13 : 50 ). Welcomed by your tour guide at Phu Bai Airport - Hue and transfer to our selected hotel. Lunch. Afternoon, transfer to visit the Imperial Citadel Khai Dinh Tomb and Dong Ba Market. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3***hotel in Hue
Day 7: Hue (B/L/_)
After breakfast, all day visit in Hue: Cruise on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch in a best local restaurant. Afternoon, visit to Tu Duc Tomb, Diem Phung Thi exhibition of picture and shopping. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3***hotel in Hue.
After breakfast, all day visit in Hue: Cruise on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch in a best local restaurant. Afternoon, visit to Tu Duc Tomb, Diem Phung Thi exhibition of picture and shopping. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3***hotel in Hue.
After breakfast then transfer to Da Nang via the Hai Van Pass. Stop at the Lang Co Beach and the local fishing village. Arrive in Da Nang; visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountain. Lunch in Da Nang. Then continue to visit Hoi An: Japanese Bridge pagoda, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Old House, Quang Dong Assembly. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3*** Hotel in Hoi An.
Day 9: Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/_)
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport for morning flight to Ho Chi Minh city on flight VN 321 ( 8 : 20 : 9 : 30 ). Welcomed by your tour guide at Tan San Nhat Airport and transfer to hotel. Visit Ho Chi Minh City: The Old Colonial Residential, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, the War Crime Museum, China Town (Cholon) and a lacquer ware factory. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at our 3***hotel in Saigon.
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport for morning flight to Ho Chi Minh city on flight VN 321 ( 8 : 20 : 9 : 30 ). Welcomed by your tour guide at Tan San Nhat Airport and transfer to hotel. Visit Ho Chi Minh City: The Old Colonial Residential, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, the War Crime Museum, China Town (Cholon) and a lacquer ware factory. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at our 3***hotel in Saigon.
After breakfast, transfer to Cai Be. Take a boat for the cruise on the Upper Mekong River and visit a floating market, boat building and orchid islet. Pick up in Vinh Long in the Mekong Delta. Lunch. Transfer to Can Tho. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3 star hotel in Can Tho.
Day 11: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/_)
After breakfast, take a three-hour boat trip to visit the the Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating Market which are the most original ones in the area. Visit rice noodles workshop. Lunch. Transfer to Cao Lanh by bus. Take a one hour boat trip to see the Xeo Quit base in the Rung Tram Forest. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3***hotel in Saigon.
After breakfast, take a three-hour boat trip to visit the the Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating Market which are the most original ones in the area. Visit rice noodles workshop. Lunch. Transfer to Cao Lanh by bus. Take a one hour boat trip to see the Xeo Quit base in the Rung Tram Forest. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3***hotel in Saigon.
Day 12: Hochiminh city (B/L/_)
After breakfast. Driving west to Tay Ninh, head quarter of Cao Dai region. On arrival we attend the fantastic mid-day temple service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. On the way back a stop for a visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation, etc. and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Driving back to Ho Chi Minh. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3***hotel in Saigon.
After breakfast. Driving west to Tay Ninh, head quarter of Cao Dai region. On arrival we attend the fantastic mid-day temple service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. On the way back a stop for a visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation, etc. and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Driving back to Ho Chi Minh. Dinner on guest account. Overnight at 3***hotel in Saigon.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City - Vientiane (B/-/D)
Free for last minutes shopping until our driver and tour guide transfer group to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure to Vientien - Republic of Laos. You are met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop tot ake some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is wellknown as Vientiane 's own Arc de Triumph, sunset by the Mekong Riverside. Overnight in Vientiane.
We board a short afternoon flight to Xieng khouang, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. Sightseeing the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh (the capital town of Xieng khuang).
Day 15: Xieng khuang - Luang Prabang by road (B/ L)
Visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Transfer to Luang Prabang, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. After a photo stop, continue on up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane - Xiengkhouang - Luang Prabang. Passing over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. With its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After checking into hotel, [if time permits] we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. Explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight at Luang Prabang.
Visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Transfer to Luang Prabang, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. After a photo stop, continue on up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane - Xiengkhouang - Luang Prabang. Passing over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. With its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After checking into hotel, [if time permits] we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. Explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight at Luang Prabang.
Day 16: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave (B/ L)
We enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
We enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 17: Luang Prabang - Departure (B)
Visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights in the morning before catching a flight departs this small, charming city of former royal capital. Transfer to Luang Prabang airport to departure back home.
Visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights in the morning before catching a flight departs this small, charming city of former royal capital. Transfer to Luang Prabang airport to departure back home.
Quotation per person: 1,625 USD - Single supplement: 390
Services Included:
-Transportation by private car/van/ Bus -Cyclo ride in Hanoi old quarter 1-1,5 hour, Domestic flights : Ha Noi - Hue; Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh city and Saigon to Vientiane & Vientiane - Xieng khuang, Pick ups and transfers from/to airport ; From/to boat quay-English speaking tour guide, Entrance fees to sightseeing places and show tickets indicated in the itinerary, Hotel accommodation based on twin sharing or Double. Meals indicated in itinerary : B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner. Approval letter for Vietnamese landing visa at Noi Bai international airport. Boat trip in Mekong river -Visa to Laos
Excluded:
-International flight to/from Vietnam -Travel insurance -Drinks, Laundry & telephone fee at hotels-Other meals not mentioned in the program.-Vietnamese Entry visa stamp fee at Noi Bai Airport -Tips for local driver and tour guide
Note: B= Breakfast- L = Lunch- D = Dinner
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