Treasures of Vietnam & Laos: Culture & Nature Combined  12 Days  

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Halong Bay Landscape
Halong Bay Landscape
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hanoi - Hoa Lo Prison
Hoi An - Lantern Market
Hoi An - Cam Thanh Village
Ben Tre
Ben Tre
Cu Chi Tunnels
Monk khat thuc Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Laos
Overview
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  • Start/End: Hanoi/Luang Prabang
  • Route: Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Ben Tre - Luang Prabang
  • Duration: 12 Days
  • Theme: Culture and Heritage
  • Tour type: Private tour
  • Tour schedule: Daily departure
  • Tour guide in: English
Highlight

Embark on an unforgettable 12-day journey to discover the best of Vietnam and Laos! Wander through Hanoi’s iconic landmarks and the famous Train Street, cruise in style through the breathtaking landscapes of Halong Bay, and take part in a hands-on cooking class in the charming town of Hoi An. Experience the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City on a classic Vespa ride, explore the rich history of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and soak in the serene beauty of the Mekong Delta. Then, journey to Laos and step into the spiritual heart of Luang Prabang, where golden temples, cascading waterfalls, and the timeless tradition of almsgiving await. Get ready for a journey filled with culture, flavors, and memories that will last a lifetime!

Itinerary
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  • Arrival in Hanoi, welcome at Noi Bai airport, and transfer to your hotel in town.

    Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you’ll be greeted by our driver at the pickup lobby. You’ll then enjoy a 45-minute drive to the heart of Hanoi, passing over the Red River, where you can catch a glimpse of the city’s unique architecture and its famously bustling traffic. Once you arrive in the Old Quarter, the driver will drop you off at your hotel.

    Included:
    Transportation
    Palago Boutique Hotel(Executive Room)
    10 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
  • Discover Hanoi's major attractions, the famous Train Street, and enjoy a Water Puppet show

    9:00 AM: Get pick up by tour guide to the Temple of Literature which was built under the Ly dynasty in 11th century for worshipping Confucius and teaching Royal children. Enjoy a walk in the garden to the city’s symbol Khue Van Cac. You will then visit the World Heritage "stone steles” which shows the name of outstanding students. Continue to explore the Quoc Tu Giam which is considered as the first national university of Vietnam.

    Continue to Hoa Lo prison museum. Spend an hour to learn about the Vietnamese War. Hoa Lo was one of the largest prisons in Indochina, built by the French colonists in 1896 for Vietnamese political prisoners. Later, it was better known as the Hanoi Hilton since it imprisoned American pilots.

    In the afternoon, you visit the French Quarter – it is a “little Paris” in Hanoi with tree-lined boulevards, government head offices and a big square. Visit (outside) Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum before having a leisurely walk in the botanical gardens to visit the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he used to live and work. Towards the unique One – pillar pagoda which is one of the city’s symbols. It takes us from 1 to 2 hours to explore this complex, depending on the number of traveler.

    Hanoi Train Street is a one-of-a-kind, vibrant alley in the heart of Hanoi, where a railway track runs just inches away from residential homes. It offers a fascinating glimpse into local life combined with the excitement of trains passing up close. If you're lucky, you might witness a train passing right in front of you—a thrilling and unforgettable experience. While you're there, relax with a local drink at one of the cozy trackside cafes and soak in the unique atmosphere.

    Exploring the Hanoi Old Quarter which was built in the 15th century as a trading center in the capital city with 36 streets of different products. Despite the changes, the Old Quarter is always considered a live city museum. The unique tube houses, small alleys, temples, open door markets and street vendor foods come together in a beautiful harmony. Discovering the town by walking is the best way to stimulate all your senses.      

    Finally, enjoying the water puppet shows that is the unique performances, first appeared in the 11th century. In these shows, the daily life, culture and belief of Vietnamese people are described by puppets on water. The show usually integrates a traditional music performance as well.

    Come back to hotel. End of the day

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Leisure: Water puppet
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Palago Boutique Hotel(Executive Room)
    10 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
  • Travel to Halong, Cruise to Lan Ha Bay, Explore Dark & Bright Cave, Bamboo Boat Ride, and Swimming

    8:00 – 8:30 AM: If transport is included, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the heart of Hanoi. From there, we’ll begin our journey to Halong City, enjoying a scenic drive through the picturesque Red River Delta. The trip takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with a convenient stop along the way for restrooms if needed.

    11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer to the main boat by tender. Embark on Sena Cruise. Warmly welcome to Sena Cruise! While enjoying a welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that, you will check in to your cabin.

    13:00 – 13:30: A fabulous lunch is served as Sena Cruise starts her sail into magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Halong Wonder, much quieter with fewer tourists. She will pass thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

    15:00: Visit the Dark and Bright Cave – famous for its pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Take photos of the romantic, lyrical local sights. This is the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming, revealing the true beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterward, immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities.

    17:00: Return to Sena Cruise and relax on the cruise. Enjoy our sunset time and the “Happy Hour Deal” in all bars on the cruise. You will also have a chance to join our cooking class to challenge your skills in preparing the famous Vietnamese spring rolls. Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.

    19:00: Savor a deluxe dinner. After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar or partake in onboard activities: squid fishing, karaoke. Stay overnight on the cruise.

    Included:
    Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Tuan Chau
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L, D
    Boat: Halong bamboo boat
    Entrance fees
    Leisure: Squid fishing
    Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
    Sena Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Balcony Cabin)
    3b Dang Thai Than street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
  • Experience a Tai Chi class, kayaking, swimming in Tra Bau, cruise back to Tuan Chau, disembark, and travel back to Hanoi, take a short flight to Da Nang, then travel to Hoi An ancient town.

    06:00: Be an early bird for a photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.

    07:00: Have a light breakfast. Sena Cruises continues her sail, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee, and a light breakfast are served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

    08:15: Explore Tra Bau Area. Join kayaking & swimming to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.

    09:30: Return to the boat for check-out.

    10:00: Lunchtime. During the time, a well-prepared Set menu lunch is served. Sena Cruise slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.

    11:30 – 12:00: Return to Tuan Chau Port and disembark. 

    Our driver will greet you at the Cruise Waiting Lounge and transfer you to Hanoi. The journey takes approximately 2.5-3 hours, with a restroom stop available along the way (optional).

    Our driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Hanoi and take you to Noi Bai Airport. The drive takes approximately 45 minutes.

    Upon your arrival at Da Nang airport, our local driver will greet you and transfer you to your accommodation in Hoi An, a journey of approximately 1 hour. Once you reach your hotel, you’ll have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy at your leisure.

    Included:
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Kayak: Halong
    Leisure: Swimming,Morning Tai Chi
    Flight :Flight (HAN - DAD) - (Direct) / - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
    Hoi An Central Hotel(Superior Room)
    301 Nguyen Huy Hieu Street, Hoi An city, Quang Nam , Vietnam
  • Join a private cooking class, learn how to cook Vietnam traditional dishes.

    Welcome at the Hai Café (98 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An) rendezvous point (Transfer from hotel to meeting point on your own). After briefing, cycle to Tra Que village. We suggest you visit the vegetable garden where the villagers work according to the traditional method. Here, you will find and choose the coriander and fresh mint to prepare your dishes before drinking the local herbs.

    Then, you will go to a local market with the list of spices you need, select the local ingredients such as star anise, cardamom, sesame rice papers, banana flowers and return to Red Bridge Restaurant. You will have a chance to refresh before starting the cooking class. Accompanied by the cooks of Red Bridge, you will learn how to make traditional Vietnamese cuisine, using local ingredients to prepare 4 famous dishes including the famous national dish, Pho. After the cooking class, you can taste the dishes you prepared yourselves. Later, you will enjoy a half hour cruise on Thu Bon River back to Hoi An town center. Today's activities end at around 14:30 PM. 

    Included:
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Thu Bon river
    Transportation
    Cooking class: Hoi An
    Hoi An Central Hotel(Superior Room)
    301 Nguyen Huy Hieu Street, Hoi An city, Quang Nam , Vietnam
  • Transfer to Da Nang, and take the morning flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Hop on a vintage Vespa to discover Saigon back streets at night.

    Our driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Hoi An and transfer you to Da Nang Airport.

    Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, our local guide and driver will warmly welcome you at the pickup area. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel in the city, a journey of approximately 45 - 60 minutes. Once you arrive, proceed with check-in* and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure—whether you choose to relax or begin exploring on your own.

    To start off this Saigon night tour, enjoy drinks at our Vespa-themed café, Café Zoom, to watch “as the world goes by” (as said in the Lonely Planet guide book)

    Throughout the night, try a variety of food and drinks at 2 local restaurants and samplings of Saigon’s best authentic local food.

    Zoom past the famous must-see sights of Ho Chi Minh City while in the bustling traffic. We’ll also go to a Vietnamese-style coffee shop with special live music, and then wrap up the evening at an exciting music bar where the new generation of Vietnamese unwind and flaunt their unique styles.

    Guests ride pillion behind our drivers to enjoy and experience the Vietnamese nightlife with friends. This tour includes free flowing drinks and all you can eat, so come with an appetite!

    At the end of the tour, drive back to your hotel.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, D
    Transportation
    Flight :Flight (DAD - SGN) - (Direct) / - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room)
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Boat trip & biking in Ben Tre, interacting with local people, garden tour, Mekong Delta lifestyle experience

    8:00 AM: Tour guide and driver welcome you at your hotel for your transfer to Ben Tre, a beautiful region in the Mekong Delta River, famous for making coconut candy. Arrive at Hung Vuong pier, take a boat trip on Ben Tre River to discover the daily local life. Continue your boat trip on a canal to Nhon Thanh Village. This will be an opportunity to taste the fresh fruits.

    Take a bike ride (or Tuk tuk) on a small path through the villages and enjoy views of the coconut ranges, rice fields and vegetable gardens. A lunch of elephant ear fish is served in the village. A short walk will help you to discover the local life in depth. This is followed by a boat ride on the small canal shaded by the wild palm trees.

    Transfer back to Saigon in the late afternoon.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Ben Tre
    Transportation
    Bike: Ben Tre
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room)
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Explore Cu Chi tunnels

    8:00 AM: Leave from your hotel to visit the most striking place in the history of the Vietnam War, the Cu Chi Tunnels.

    Cu Chi is a real underground city made up of a large network of tunnels covering an area of over 250km long where the Viet Cong conducted the war of resistance against American troops. All of the tunnels were dug over a period of twenty years using only pickaxes and shovels. The tour includes special entering some part of tunnels. 

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room)
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Take a flight to Luang Prabang

    Our driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Ho Chi Minh City and take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport. The drive typically takes 45 to 60 minutes.

    Please note that for domestic flights, you should arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure, and for international flights, at least 3 hours in advance. During rush hours (7:00–8:30 AM and 4:30–6:30 PM), the drive from downtown Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat Airport can take more time. Plan accordingly to ensure a stress-free journey.

    Upon your arrival at Luang Prabang Airport, our local driver will welcome you and take you to your hotel. Recognized by UNESCO as the best-preserved city in Southeast Asia, Luang Prabang offers a unique blend of history and culture.

    Included:
    Meal: B
    Transportation
    Flight :Flight (SGN - HAN) - (Direct) / - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
    VN931 (HAN - LPQ) - (Direct) / 12:55 - 14:00 - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
    Villa Chitdara(Superior Room)
    Khounsua Rd., Ban Vat Nong, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Laos
  • Explore Luang Prabang city, discover Kuangsi waterfall, enjoy panoramic views from Phousi Mount, and stroll at the night market.

    Visit the Royal Palace Museum, which houses fascinating artifacts from the city's royal era. Discover Luang Prabang’s oldest and most impressive temples, including Wat Xiengthong, famous for its sweeping, low-hanging roof that exemplifies classical Lao architecture, the striking stupa of Wat Visoun, and the peaceful shrine of Wat Aham.

    We’ll drive to the breathtaking Kuang Si Waterfall, where you can cool off in its turquoise pools or stroll along scenic forest trails. You’ll also have the chance to visit the nearby bear sanctuary, managed by Free the Bears Fund Inc.

    We’ll ascend Mount Phousi to explore its sacred gilded stupa and enjoy panoramic views of the city, the sunset, and the Mekong River.

    Visit to the vibrant Night Market, offering a beautiful array of handmade textiles crafted by local artisans and hill tribe communities around Luang Prabang.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Villa Chitdara(Superior Room)
    Khounsua Rd., Ban Vat Nong, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Laos
  • Discover Pak Ou caves and visit traditional handicraft villages.

    We’ll board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, offering panoramic views of the serene countryside. Along the way, we’ll visit the fascinating Pak Ou Caves - two interconnected caves filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes, left behind by generations of pilgrims.

    Laos is famous for its rich heritage of traditional crafts. We'll take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village renowned for its traditional handwoven textiles. We’ll also visit Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek, two small villages known for their silk weaving and the production of Saa (jute) paper.  

    We'll stop at the Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center for a guided tour, where you’ll learn about silk production, meet the talented weavers, and discover the vital role of women artisans in preserving these cultural traditions.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B
    Boat: Luang Prabang
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Villa Chitdara(Superior Room)
    Khounsua Rd., Ban Vat Nong, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Laos
  • Transfer to airport

    Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time to relax before being transferred to Luang Prabang airport for your departure.

    Included:
    Meal: B
    Transportation
Inclusions
  • English speaking tour guide following itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
  • Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Cruise: Sena Cruise - 2D1N
  • Boat: Halong bamboo boat, Thu Bon river, Ben Tre, Luang Prabang
  • Transportation
  • Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Tuan Chau
  • Flight Tickets: Flight HAN - DAD (Vietnam Airlines - Economy) , Flight DAD - SGN (Vietnam Airlines - Economy) , Flight SGN - HAN (Vietnam Airlines - Economy) , VN931 HAN - LPQ (Vietnam Airlines - Economy)
  • Meal: Breakfast: 11, Lunch: 06, Dinner: 02
  • Bike: Ben Tre
  • Kayak: Halong
  • Leisure: Water puppet, Squid fishing, Swimming, Morning Tai Chi
  • Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration, Hoi An
  • Service charges and Taxes
Exclusions
  • International flight from/to your country
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and Gratuities
  • Other not mentioned in the program
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