Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and take you to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
Today, you will head to Dong Khoi Area 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.
Notre Dame Cathedral is the top famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Side Trip to the Mekong Delta
Today, you will take a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta. After breakfast, you will first take a drive to
My Tho, the gateway of the Mekong Delta to visit a distinctive
Vinh Trang Temple.
Then, you will head to My Tho and transfer into a motor boat for a
cruise along the Mekong River. You will enjoy the landscape of the Mekong Delta and visit a local family on a small island to see how the local’s life is and taste the fresh fruits, honey tea, and honey wine with the family.
After your Mekong Delta tour, you will get back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vinh Trang is a Buddhist temple near My Tho.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
After breakfast, you will
get to Hoi An by taking a flight to Da Nang first. Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Hoi An.
Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam. In the afternoon, you can get a close look at those historical architectures that were influenced by European, Chinese, and local Vietnamese cultures. 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.
Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam.
Day 5: Hoi An Tour
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.
Day 6: Hoi An to Hanoi
Today you will
transfer to Da Nang for the flight to Hanoi.
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.
Day 7: Hanoi
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Museum, the tranquil Temple of Literature, and the
Ethnology Museum to have a better understanding of this capital city as well as the country.
At the end of today’s tour, you will explore the
Old Quarter, the bustling area of narrow open streets and alleys.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi to Halong Bay (L, D)
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 to swim or kayak as you like in the free time.
Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.
The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Day 9: Halong Bay to Hanoi (B)
In the morning, you can
joining a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at the Halong Bay.
In the afternoon, you will get back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around the city.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.
Day 10: Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Today, you are free until you
take a flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang, the most popular travel destination in Laos.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Luang Prabang 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 Luang Prabang.
Day 11: 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.
Royal Palace now is the National Museum in Luang Prabang.
Day 12: 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.
The last site for today is
Kuang Si Waterfall. You can enjoy the natural scenery, take some exciting outdoor activities, or just relax in the park.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to the city.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
The stunning natural scenery of Kuang Si Waterfall.
Day 13: Luang Prabang to Phonsavan
Today, you will take a long time
drive from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan, where the Plain of Jars is.
Upon arrival, your local guide will take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you.
Stay overnight in Phonsavan.
Day 14: Day Trip to the Plain of Jars
After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a drive to the
Plain of Jars, a UNESCO world heritage site in Xieng Khouang.
Together with Stonehenge in England, Easter Island in Chile, and the Stone Man Circle in South America, the plain of jars is known as one of the "Four Great Stone Mysteries of the World". You will be amazed to see a large number of limestone jars scattered on the plain. No one knows what they were used for. The mystery of these stone jars makes this rural area attractive to many tourists from all over the world.
After the tour, you will get back to the town.
Stay overnight in Phonsavan.
Plain of Jars, a UNESCO world heritage site in Xieng Khouang
Day 15: Phonsavan to Vang Vieng
In the morning we will pick you up and
take you to Vang Vieng, a town in the north of Vientiane. It takes about 6 hours to reach Vang Vieng by van from Vientiane.
Vientiane is a famous leisure tourist destination in Laos. The unique karst topography and caves along the Nam Xong River make it perfect for cave exploration and rafting. Also, the villages along the river are good places to relax.
After arriving in Vang Vieng, you will check in at the hotel and explore around on your own, or just take a break in the hotel.
Stay overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 16: Vang Vieng to Vientiane
After breakfast in the morning, you will leave Vang Vieng and
head to Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
After checking into the hotel, you could take a sightseeing tour of the surrounding areas to see the
Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and visit
Budda Park.
Later, you will enjoy a spectacular view of the sunset over the Mekong River.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
lao-thai-friendship-bridge
Day 17: Vientiane Tour
Today, you will enjoy a Vientiane city tour to explore the highlights of this city, like
Wat Si Saket,
Wat Ho Prakeo, and
That Luang Stupa. Also, you will see the
Patuxay (also known as Lao Arc de Triomphe), the landmark of Vientiane.
In the afternoon, you will visit
Wat Ong Tue,
Wat Inpeng, and
Wat Haisok, to see the rest essentials of Vientiane.
Later, you will return to the Mekong Riverside and enjoy the last night in Laos.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple in Laos.
Day 18: Vientiane Departure
Say goodbye to Laos.
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
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Service Included
Private transfer and English-speaking tour guide
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Flight and train tickets mentioned in the itinerary
Private van for land transportation
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes
Service Excluded
International air tickets
Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee
Meals as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.
Vietnam and Laos Travel Restriction
In an effort to restart tourism and help the local economy recover, both Vietnam and Laos have lowered COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Before entering Vietnam you will need to purchase travel insurance with COVID-19 full coverage and download and use the “PC-Covid Viet Nam” Mobile app in order to enter the country.
And while entering Laos, you need to provide a valid vaccination certificate or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (no more than 48 hours before arriving) and register it online with a health declaration form. Then, you will get a QR code to show on arrival.
We are well aware of the need for safety in traveling abroad in the post-pandemic era. We will provide you with one-to-one travel consultant service throughout the whole process to assist you in completing the visa application and proof of vaccination required by the destination quickly and safely. Professional local guides, drivers, and other services will escort your trip.