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:
Email:
hd.vittour@gmail.com