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Essential Vietnam Laos Tour 11 Days

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Hanoi - Halong Bay - Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Saigon - Mekong Delta

Tour code: VL-VBT01
Beyond the western mountain range of Vietnam lies its quiet neighbor - Laos, this trip is brings you from the top to bottom of Vietnam with Hanoi exotic historical destinations that posses both the Chinese and French style to Saigon dynamic.
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Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival

Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to hotel in Hanoi. Check in & free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

08:00: pick up at your hotel to Ho Chi Minh Complex for visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One pillar pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century and Art Museum. Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi before walking tour in 1000 Years Old Hanoi Old Quarter then enjoy Water Puppet Unique show at 20:00. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)

07:30 - 07:45 Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta.
10:30 Stopover on the way for short break
12:30 Arrive at Hon Gai wharf - Meet the captain, crews and join us for a welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instructions and check-in cabins.
13:00 Lunch with fresh seafood is served while cruising towards Vong Vieng floating village, passing through extraordinary shaped-islands.
15:30 Drop anchor at Vong Vieng: visit local houses, fish farm, schools and have a chat with the friendly fish men. (You also swim here if you like) The other option is to travel by kayak (passenger row kayaks for themselves). The kayaking option is $10.00 per person unless pre-booked.
17:00 Back on board, enjoy the sunset and continue cruising to Luom Bo for anchoring.
19:00 Dinner is served.
21:00 Enjoy the comfort in your cabin or night fishing… Overnight on the junk.

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)

06:30 Enjoy the bay’s morning landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:30 Lightly breakfast is served.
08:30 Explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
09:30 Back on board, continue cruising, enjoy the stunning views of the Bay and relax.
10:30 Lunch is served on board while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier.
11:30 Check-out
12:00 Arrive Hon Gai wharf. Farewell.
12:30 Return from Halong to Hanoi.
14:30 Stop-over in Dong Trieu town to visit a ceramics workshop.
16:30 Arrive in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi - Luang Prabang (B) - by flight

Free until time transfer to airport flight to Luang Prabang, the tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Asia. On arrival, we transfer you to hotel.

Day 6: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave (B, L)

Today we will have full day excursion to visit Luang Prabang town which is perhaps the best - preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. UNESCO registered 1995 as World Cultural Heritage City then board a boat embarking upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interest in visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and size. Turn back to hotel in the afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 7: Luang Prabang - Vientiane (B, L) - by flight

Free until time transfer to airport flight to Vientiane. After a short rest, we set our orientation short Walking Tour to Lao Capital, strolling around the city distance, and observing the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Seeing the city lifestyle of local Lao people. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 8: Vientiane - Saigon (B, L) - by flight

After breakfast, transfer you to the airport for flight to Saigon. The sightseeing tour of Saigon will bring you the experience of the Saigon now a thriving mix of people, colour and activity. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 9: Saigon - My Tho - Can Tho (B, L)

Pick up at hotel. Depart for My Tho for boat ride through natural canal under the shadow of the water coconut trees; view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river sides. Stop on road visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Then enjoy the rowing boat ride along the creeks before returning to My Tho by motorized boat. Proceed to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 10: Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Vinh Long - Saigon (B, L)

07:00 After breakfast, take the morning boat trip to visit the Cai Rang floating market with the busy sense right at the time, more cruising through the small channels system, visit the rice noodles making village. Experience the "monkey Bridge" in the Delta. Break time for lunch. Return to Saigon via Vinh Long to visit the local snake. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 11: Saigon - Departure (B)

Free at leisure until time transfer to airport for flight back home. End of service!
Tour Prices
Tour cost in US$ per person
Hotel Class Number of persons in group
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Trip Included

  • Private tour
  • Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner)
  • All transfers and transportation as indicated in program
  • All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • English speaking tour guide at places as indicated in program
  • Boat trip as indicated in program
  • Air tickets: Economy class
    • Hanoi - Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang - Vientiane
    • Vientiane - Saigon

Trip Excluded

  • Surcharge on Chirstmas Eve and New Year Eve
  • VISA to Vietnam (Please make sure you have 6 months passport validity. We can help for visa on arrival if request)
  • VISA to Laos
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
  • Other meals and drinks
  • Late check out or early check in at all places (Normally check in at 14:00 and check out at 12:00/ surcharge if request)
  • Insurance travel
  • Tips & gratuities
  • All other services are not made on the written form
Accommodation
Destination Hotel/Resort/Cruise Class
3 Star 4 Star 5 Star
Hanoi MK Premier Boutique or Maison D’Boutique Hotel or similar Boss Legend or Pearl Hotel or similar D’Opera or Sheraton Hotel or similar
Halong Bay Marguerite Junk or V’Spirit or similar Huong Hai Sealife or Syrena or similar Aphrodite cruise or Indochina Sails Junk or similar
Saigon Elios or GK Central Hotel or similar Liberty Central or Silverland Sakyo Hotel or similar Saigon Sofitel Plaza Hotel or Nikko Hotel or similar
Can Tho Hau Giang or West Hotel or similar Iris or TTC Hotel or similar Victoria Can Tho resort or similar
Vientiane Lao Orchid or Chanthapanya Hotel or similar Vieniane Plaza or similar Don Chan Palace hotel or Green Park Boutique hotel or similar
Luang Prabang Villa Pumalin or similar Villa Santi or The Grand Luang Prabang hotel or similar Souvannaphoum hotel or similar
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