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Vietnam – Laos 12 days 11 nights

Tour code: VT-VLA-001
Type: Combined tour, Vietnam – Laos Tour

In recent years the tours combined Vietnam to the South East Asian countries becomes more and more popular. The trips will bring to the tourists the chances to explore the multiple destinations in each country also their culture richly. If in the past, the tours from Vietnam to Cambodia are considered the only priority in the series of combined tours in South East Asia, the tour to Laos from Vietnam now renew the journeys in this area.




 Day 1: Welcome to Sai Gon

Pick up you at the airport in Sai Gon, transfer to the hotel and have some minutes for relax. In the afternoon, you visit some places typical in Sai Gon such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office where you find out the unique architecture in French style in Sai Gon. Then you visit Ben Thanh Market where all products are displayed. From here you know more about the bustle life of Saigoneese and have chance to enjoy some local delicious dishes or buy some specialties as the souvenir. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 2: Sai Gon - My Tho – Sai Gon

Have your breakfast and transfer to My Tho that far from Sai Gon just about 70km. This is considered the gate into Mekong Delta in the South of the Country. From here you have a boat trip along Tien River and then visit some local orchard garden and know more about the simple life of the people living in this area. Drive back to Sai Gon. Time is for your leisure. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 3: Sai Gon – Flight to Da Nang – Hoi An

Enjoy your breakfast and then transfer to the airport to take a flight to Da Nang. This is the young city of the Middle of the country. From here you have a short trip to visit Marble Mountain which is one of the symbols of the city. You visit Non Nuoc Village where you know more about the art sculptures made by the stones in Marble Mountain. Continue your trip to Hoi An. Have your time for visiting around the ancient town in the evening romantically. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 4: Hoi An – Hue

Have your breakfast and visit Hoi An Ancient town with some old architecture to know more about the commercial town in 16-17th century in the country. And you transfer to Hue. You will pass through Hai Van Pass which is the spectacular pass in the Middle of Vietnam. You have a stop in Lang Co Beach to have wonderful view of this place. Continue to Hue. Have your time to visit Hue Citadel with some typical destinations such as Royal Citadel and take a boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, and then visit Tu Duc Tomb that is considered one of the special architectures of Nguyen Dynasty. After that the trip leads you to Dong Ba Market where you explore the trading activities of Hue people. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue – Flight to Ha Noi

Have your breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the airport to take a flight to Ha Noi. Pick up you to the hotel. Time is for your individual. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 6: Visit Ha Noi

Enjoy your breakfast and start the day of visiting Ha Noi. The destinations for your exploration are One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. These places are not far from the center of the city. You will be impressive by the unique architecture of One Pillar Pagoda that was built a long time ago. And The Temple of Literature will tell you about its history as the first university of the country. In the afternoon, you will visit Tran Quoc Pagoda which is one of the old pagodas in the city and then visit Ethnology Museum to know more about the ethnic group in Vietnam. In the late afternoon you enjoy the Water Puppet Show interestingly. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 7: Ha Noi – Ha Long

Have your breakfast in the hotel and transfer to Ha Long city which is far from Ha Noi about 170km, It takes you about 3to 4 hours for transfer. Arrive in Ha Long, transfer to the wharf to take a cruise trip in Ha Long Bay. This is the wonder of the world as a heritage that recognized by UNESSCO. You have amazing trip to explore the bay with some stone islets with its impressive shapes. Overnight on boat.

Day 8: Ha Long – Ha Noi – Flight to Vientiane

Welcome the new day from the bay in the fresh air and the fascinated views from the nature. The trip leads you to Dau Go Cave and Thien Cung Cave which are two very famous caves in the bay. From here you will find the spectacular stalactites. Come back to the land at noon, pick up you and drive back to Ha Noi to take a flight to Vientiane. Arrive in Vientiane; it is time for your individual. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 9: Visit Vientiane

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and start the day of visiting Vientiane which is the capital of Laos. You will visit National Museum where you understand more about the history of Laos’s people. And you visit Wat Sisaket that is one of the oldest temples in the country. The next destination is Haw Phra Kaeo which is one of the biggest pagodas here.  This is the important pagoda called the Royal Temple where the royal family comes to pray. In the afternoon, you visit Morning Market and join the bustle trading activities of the local people. Then the trip leads you to Pha That Luang which is the famous pagoda in Laos with its gorgeous look covering by gold. After that you visit the Arc De Triomphe located in Lane Xang Boulevard. From the highest point in this place, you have a great view of Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 10: Vientiane – Luang Prabang

Have your breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the airport to take a flight to Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang Is far from Vientiane more than 400km to the north. It is considered one of the heritage sites of the world recognized by UNESSCO. Arrive in Luang Prabang you start the trip to visit the Royal Palace called Haw Kham. It was built in 1904 in the time of French colonial. In the late afternoon, you conquer Phou Si Mountain to have the fascinated sunset. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 11: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel then take a boat trip to explore Mekong River. The trip leads you to Pak Ou Caves where you are impressive by a thousand of Buddha statues in the caves. These statues are more than 300 years old. Visit this place; you understand why Pak Ou Caves which are the famous places for the pilgrimage tour in Laos. Overnight in Laos.

Day 12: Luang Prabang – End the trip

Have your breakfast in the hotel. Have your time for visiting around the city. Transfer to the airport to take a flight back to Sai Gon or to return home. End the trip.

Depart: 8:00
Price: Please contact

 Inclusion:

Hotel pick up & returns
Accommodation (2 pax/ room)
11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
New minivan, entrance fee
Boat trip in My Tho
Boat trip in Ha Long Bay
Boat trip in Luang Prabang
Flight Sai Gon – Da Nang & Hue – Ha Noi
Flight Ha Noi – Vientiane & Vientiane – Luang Prabang
Mineral water
English speaking tourguide
Travel Insurance
Free for children 0-5 years old
50% off for children 6-10 years old

Exclusion:

10% VAT
Tips and gratuities
Personal expense such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.

Cancellation/ change charge:

Before 21 days of the departure day: charge 50% of tour cost
After 14 days of the departure day/no-show: charge 100% of tour cost

Booking:

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