Welcome to Laos! Upon arrival,our guide will meet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the morning, you will going to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, from which you can delve in to Vietnam’s turbulent history from the previous century. You will see how the tunnel network works and get to walk into the underground tunnels yourself and fell the wartime atmosphere. After that, get back to Dong Khoi Area in downtown to explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. You will walk to the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, and wander up to the War Remnants Museum to gain a glimpse of the war. Your last sight for today is the Ben Thanh Market, where you can deeply feel the lifestyle of the old Saigon. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Today, you will take a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta. After breakfast, you will first take a drive to Vinh Long, a riverside town about 136km from Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a boat cruise to the Cai Be floating market to see how the locals selling and exchanging goods from boats. Then, you will head to Binh Hoa Phuoc Island, where you will visit local villages and get close to the country life by visiting the family workshops. You will learn how they produce tiles, ceramics, rice-paper, and coconut-candy in traditional ways. In the afternoon, you will move on to Can Tho. The rest of the day is your time. You can take a rest in the hotel or wander around as you like. It is recommended to go to the night market at night. Stay overnight in Can Tho.

After breakfast, you will visit the largest floating market in Can Tho. It is an important hub for transporting goods from the Mekong to the rest of Vietnam so it is more crow opended and dynamic than other floating markets. After that, you will drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for your flight to Nha Trang, the famous beach city in Vietnam. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is free for you. You can relax in the hotel or go out for some street food crawl. Stay overnight in Nha Trang.

You can choose to snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments, or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views. Stay overnight in Nha Trang.

Today you will take a flight to Da Nang. Your guide will meet you at Da Nang airport and take you to Hoi An, which is about a 1-hour drive. Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam. Strolling through the old town, you can get a close look at traditional Chinese, Japanese, and local Vietnamese architectures, experience the colorful local markets, and visit ancient temples. You will 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. Also, you can visit the colorful local markets to experience the local’s life. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Today you will enjoy some free time in this delightful old town. You can take a bike tour to the gorgeous surrounding countryside, or take up a cooking class in the town. Insider Tips:
For more full-day or half-day tours in Hoi An, you can ask your travel consultant in advance. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

After breakfast, you will visit My Son Holy Land, where a large complex of religious relics is. You will explore the ruins of ancient temples and towers of the Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 12th centuries. Then, you will continue your journey to Hue via the Mandarin Road. You can enjoy the beautiful views over the South China Sea outside of Hue by passing through the Hai Van Pass. Stay overnight in Hue.

In the morning, you will first take a boat ride along the Perfume River to the Tomb of Minh Mang. Along the river, you will see the local life up close. Upon arrival, you will walk in the gardens of the Tomb to see the beauty of the ancient decorations. Then, you will visit Tu Duc Tomb, a royal resting place for an emperor. Strolling in the garden, you will enjoy the perfect combination of characteristic architecture with local flavor and beautiful natural scenery. After that, you will explore the Imperial City of Hue, which has been influenced by many cultures, both eastern and western and ancient and modern. Stay overnight in Hue.

Today is free for you until you take the flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Today’s tour starts with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Then, you will visit the tranquil Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ethnology Museum. At the end of today’s tour, you will explore the Old Quarter, the bustling area of narrow open open streets and alleys. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, you will transfer to Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands. After lunch onboard, you will visit Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites. Then, you can go swimming or kayaking as you like in your free time. Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.

In the morning, you can join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave for the airport is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at Halong Bay. You will disembark in Halong city around noon and transfer to Hanoi airport to take the flight to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Vientiane Wattay International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city. Stay overnight in Vientiane.

Today, you will take a full-day trip in Vientiane. You will first go to visit the famous Wat Si Saket, which is the oldest temple in Vientiane. The temple was completed in 1818, and have a collection of more than 2,000 ceramic and silver Buddha images. Then travel to the spectacular Patuxai Monument, which is a large victory arch, marking the independence of Laos from French colonial rule. After that, you will move on to Pha That Luang, a 45 meter high gold-covered Buddhist stupa and the national symbol of Laos. It is built in 16th century, and has a history of more than 450 years. The final visit of the day will be the COPE Visitor Centre. Laos is one of the most heavily bombed countries in the world. And the COPE Visitor Centre teach visitors to Laos about the rehabilitation process for people injured by unexploded ordnance hidden in the Lao countryside. Stay overnight in Vientiane.

In the morning we will pick you up and take you to Vang Vieng, a town in the north of Vientiane. It takes about 4 hours to reach Vang Vieng by van from Vientiane. On the way, you will visit the traditional Hmong village at KM 52 and the archaeological site of Vang Xang, which was a Buddhist sanctuary during the 11th century. You will also visit the fishing village of Ban Houy Mo, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After arriving in Vang Vieng, you will enjoy a boat cruise along the Nam Xong River and get immersed in the beautiful scenery. Stay overnight in Vang Vieng.

Today is free at leisure, and you can take part in some activities as you like. There are a lot of interesting things to do in Vang Vieng, and here are some recommendations. Kayaking - you can enjoy kayaking along the Nam Song River, and enjoy the surrounding breathtaking scenery from the water. Mountain biking - if you want to experience something more stirring, the mountain biking is a perfect choice. The rough and beautiful scenery around Vang Vieng makes it a fantastic place for mountain biking. Explore Tham Jang Cave - the cave is one of the most famous caves in Vang Vieng. It was once an army bunker in the early 19th century. To get into the cave, you will take a walk up a steep set of steps, but it is worth the effort. Stay overnight in Vang Vieng.

Today, you will continue your journey north to Luang Prabang. En route, you will visit Phahom village and experience the local village life at the street market. Upon your arrival, you can have a good rest in the hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today you will spend a full day exploring the city of Luang Prabang. After breakfast, you will first visit the Royal Palace Museum, where you can see many interesting artifacts, such as traditional costumes, jewelry, ornaments, rare furniture, etc. Then, you will visit Wat Xieng Thong, which is the most famous and beautiful temple in Luang Prabang. Built-in 1560, the temple is a distillation of the ancient temple architecture style. Here, you can appreciate the classical Laotian aesthetics up close, from the roofs sweeping low to the ground to the gold pillars carved with patterns. After that, you will move on to the Wat Wisunarat Temple and Wat Aham with impressive stupas. In the afternoon, you will head to the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn more about Laos’ ethnic cultures and continue to visit the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. Later, you will get back to the city and visit Wat Mai before climbing up Mount Phousi. You will be indulged in the sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. At night, you can explore the Night Market, where you will find kinds of handmade textiles, homemade handicrafts, etc. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Before breakfast at the hotel, you will first partake in a Morning Alms (Sai Bat) on the street. Then, after having breakfast, you will go to take a 2-hour boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. En route, you will not only enjoy the scenery along the Mekong River but also see how the locals lead their life at the riverside. Later, you will explore the Pak Ou Cave, where a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues are. Also, you will stop at Ban Xanghai village to try some local homemade rice wine. On the way back to Luang Prabang, you will take a short stop at Ban Xang Khong, which is well known for its traditional Saa Jute paper-making. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today’s trip starts with a morning visit to the Phousi Market, a local market where you can find almost everything there. It is a way to get close to the local life. Then, you will visit Kuang Si Waterfalls. You can enjoy the natural scenery, take some exciting outdoor activities, or just relax yourself in the park. Before getting back to Luang Prabang, you will visit the Black Hmong Ethnic Village to see how the ethnic group live in that natural environment. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Luang Prabang town. Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.

Say goodbye to Vietnam! You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.