17-Day Viet Nam & Laos

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Arrival (-/-/-)

Pass By: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Pick-up and welcome at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Mekong Delta – Cai Be Floating Market

Stop At: Cai Be Floating Market, Cai Be Vietnam
The day will begin with a two-hour ride from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta. You will: take a boat cruise to one of the highlights of the Mekong-Cai Be Floating Market; stop over at a local house to watch how locals make coconut candy, rice-paper, rice-popcorn and rice wine; spend time enjoying traditional music and tropical fruits on Tan Phong Islet. Lunch on a local specialty- “Elephant Ear Fish “ at a local home. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City tour

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Explore the famous Cu Chi tunnel complex for fascinating and informative insight into how Vietcong lived in this underground military base.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: War Remnants Museum, 28 Vo Van Tan Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
In the afternoon, we will visit some of the other major attractions in HCMC: the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office. Then, return to the hotel and relax. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang (B/-/-) - 01 hour flight

Pass By: Da Nang International Airport, Hải Châu District, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Da Nang.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Da Nang – My Son Sanctuary (B/-/-)

Stop At: My Son Sanctuary, Duy Phu Commune, Duy Xuyen District Vietnam
After breakfast, a visit to the My Son Sanctuary is an experience that should not be missed while exploring the beautiful city of Hoi An. Wander around the lost Champa Kingdom that dated back to the 3rd century. Explore the temples and learn about the fascinating history behind this sanctuary of Hinduism. Overnight in Da Nang.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Da Nang - Hoi An - Visit Ann Tailor for a free tailor-made item of clothing (B/-/-)

Stop At: Ann Tailor, 30 Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
10:00 Pick up at the hotel and transfer to Hoi An. Take a measure for a free tailor-made item of clothing before checking in hotel. Free in the afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Hoi An - Foodie Tour (B/L/-)

Stop At: Tra Que Vegetable Village, Cam Ha Commune, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
Discover Hoi An’s countryside and its local food by bicycle. We will pass verdant rice-paddies to visit a very local village. Sample the traditional Hoi An specialty, Cao Lau. Learn how to make the local delicacy - White Rose. Move on to Cam Nam to sample some Yin and Yang food balancing favorites. Overnight in Hoi An.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Hoi An City tour (B/-/-)

Stop At: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
Exploring Hoi An ancient town on foot is one of the best ways to take in the city’s charm. Free in the afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Hoi An – Relax (B/-/-)

Pass By: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
Free at leisure on your own relaxation or shopping. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ha Noi City Tour (B/-/-) – 1 hour by flight

Pass By: Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, Around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Transfer (no guide) to Da Nang airport to catch the flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will visit the Temple of Literature (The first Imperial School in Vietnam), Hoan Kiem Lake, the Jade Mountain Temple, But Tower (Pen-Shaped Tower), Dai Nghien (Ink Stand), The Huc Bridge (the red painted wooden bridge)… Have a cyclo (pedicab) ride around Ha Noi ancient town. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 11: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) - 4 hours by shuttle bus

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay. The cruise will pass exquisite scenery; limestone islands majestically rising out of emerald water, seductively scattered with grottoes and caves. Overnight on the Junk Cruise.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 12: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (B/L/-) 4 hours by shuttle bus

Pass By: Halong Bay Vietnam
Free at your leisure time. We will depart to Ha Noi after lunch. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 13: Ha Noi – Luang Prabang (B/-/-) – 1 hour 10 minutes by flight

Pass By: Luang Prabang Airport, Laos
Transfer (no guide) to Noi Bai airport to catch the flight to Luang Prabang, Laos. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 14: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave - Kuangsi Waterfall (B/L/-)

Stop At: Pak Ou Caves, Ban Pak-Ou 06000 Laos
After breakfast, embark on a two hour cruise in a long-tail boat on the Mekong River and visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. After lunch, drive south to one of Luang Prabang’s most picturesque sights, the Kuang Si waterfall. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 15: Luang Prabang - City Tour (B/-/-)

Stop At: Golden City Temple (Wat Xieng Thong), Luang Prabang Laos
If you’re able to wake up before dawn (05:30 am), you’ll have chance to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight dating back generations in Laos. After breakfast, start your visit to the Royal Palace. (Open from 08:30 am to 11:30 am and from 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm daily except on Tuesdays). Continue with the exploration of the main Buddhist temples of Luang Prabang including: Wat Visoun, Wat Ahamand, Wat Xiengthong. Then visit the Wat Mai temple and watch sunset at the top of Phousi Hill. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 16: Luang Prabang – Relax (B/-/-)

Pass By: Luang Prabang Night Market, Sisavangvong Rd, Alley Behind Lao National Tourism Office, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos
Relax and discover Luang Prabang by yourself. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 17: Luang Prabang – Departure (B/-/-)

Pass By: Luang Prabang Airport, Laos
After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to airport to catch the departure flight.

END TOUR.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.