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Customize your tourVietnam - Laos Classic Tour 10 days 9 nights
- Danang
- Hoi An
- Hanoi
- Halong
- Luang Prabang
Tour type
Private
Duration
10 Days 9 Nights
Departure
Daily
Trip Highlights:
Vibrant cities, spectacular natural wonders, and rich cultural heritage are covered in the 10-day tour from Vietnam to Laos.
- Immerse yourself in the charming ancient town of Hoi An
- Discover Hanoi capital city with historical and cultural sites
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city with ancient temples, stunning caves, and waterfall
Trip Itineraries:
Day 1
Danang Arrival - Transfer to Hoi An
Arrive at Danang International Airport, meet our guide, and be transferred to the hotel in Hoi An. Rest of the day is free. Overnight in Hoi An.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 2
Hoi An Walking Tour (B)
Have breakfast at the hotel. You have free time in the morning. In the afternoon, take a walking tour to discover Hoi An Ancient Town with iconic sites such as Japanese Bridge, Chinese Temple, Tan Ky Chinese-style trading house, and Phuc Kien pagoda. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 3
Hoi An - Tra Que - Cooking class (B, L)
After breakfast, our guide meets you at the hotel and you start biking trip to Hoi An’s colourful central market. You have a chance to learn about the ingredients you will use in the cooking lesson later. Head to Tra Que village. Enjoy welcome drink.
Later, visit the herbs garden where local farmers use organic methods from 300 years ago on their field. Learn the traditional ways to cook Vietnamese food. Make some flowers and animals by vegetables for decoration. After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked. Return to your hotel. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 4
Hoi An - Danang - Fly to Hanoi - City Tour (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Catch your flight to Hanoi. Then, you explore Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed every Monday and Friday), traditional stilt house, One-Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature - the first University of Vietnam. Visit the Ethnology Museum (closed every Monday) and then Quan Thanh temple. In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet show. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 5
Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)
Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter and move to Halong. Arrive at Tuan Chau Pier, embark on Amanda Halong Cruise. Enjoy lunch while the ship cruises to Halong Bay. The first stop is Luon Cave where you can kayak or sit leisurely on a sampan boat rowed by a local and enjoy the stunning view. Return to the boat and move to Ti Top Island to hike and swim at the beach. Back onboard at around 17:30 and participate in Sunset party & cooking class with Happy Hour at the bar (Buy 2 get 1 drink free). Enjoy dinner and evening activities such as massage (extra charge), herbal wood foot bath in your room (free of charge 01 herbal bag for each cabin), bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional costumes “Footsteps of Heritage” or fish squid. Overnight onboard.
Summary:
- Transfer: Shared modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: On Cruise
Day 6
Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi (B, L)
Take part in a Tai Chi session on the top deck to refresh your body and mind. Enjoy a light breakfast before the 2nd excursion. Visit Surprise Cave - the largest and most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. Back onboard, check out your cabin. Enjoy the early buffet lunch onboard while the ship cruises back to the pier. Disembark at around 11:00 am. Arrive in Hanoi at around 3:00 pm. Overnight in Hanoi.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 7
Hanoi - Fly to Luang Prabang (B)
Catch your flight to Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 8
Luang Prabang Buddhist Ancient City And Temples (B, L)
Breakfast at your hotel. Visit the Royal Palace Museum (closed on Tuesday), Wat Sene - the oldest temple of the city and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong. Stop by the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.
Enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Arts and Ethnology Center before heading to Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek weaving villages. Return to the city to see Wat Mai in the late afternoon. Finally climb to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and enjoy sunset view over the city and the Mekong River. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Luang Prabang.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 9
Boat Trip to Pak Ou Caves / Khouang Si Waterfall (B, L)
After breakfast, get on a cruise along Mekong River to Ban Xanghai village which produces rice wine and rice whiskey. Then, explore mysterious Pak Ou Caves with gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Savor lunch. On the way back, visit Ban Phanom – a famous hand woven textile village and Khouang Si Waterfall. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Luang Prabang.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 10
Luang Prabang Departure (B)
Free time until our driver transfers you to the airport for your flight back home. Trip ends.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
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Customize this programInclusions:
- Transportation by private car with A/C
- Entrance fees and Sightseeing fees
- Local English speaking guides
- Boat rentals as mentioned in the program.
- Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
- Flights: Danang - Hanoi, Hanoi - Luang Prabang
Exclusions:
- Meals are not mentioned in the program, drinks and beverage during the meals
- Tips & personal expenses
- International flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Vietnam
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Any service not mentioned in the program
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