THE BEST VIETNAM AND LAOS CLASSIC TOUR 10 DAYS - 9 NIGHTS

Saigon - Hoi An - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Luang Prabang

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Duration

10 Days - 9 Nights

Language

English

Highlights

During this trip, you will have an opportunity to travel through those ancient royal capitals in Vietnam and Laos. The tour begins in Saigon, the Cu Chi Tunnels remains to tell the story of the Vietnam War. Then, transfer to My Tho to discover the mystery Mekong River, you will understand how essential it is to Vietnamese life. Continue on to the Ancient Capital of Hoi An, then fly to the 1000 Year Old City - Hanoi. And enjoy a half-day tour through Hanoi's the Old Quarter. Discovering some of the treasures spread across the Bay of the Descending Dragon is also interesting and exciting. Leaving from Vietnam, you will enter another country with a glorious culture and stunning scenery. You will escort to visit the Royal Palace Museum, see the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, and finally, explore the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails.

Itinerary

day 1

Day 1: Saigon Arrival

Welcome to Saigon! Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for check in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight in Saigon

day 2

Day 2: Saigon City Tour - Meal: B

Today, you will be escorted to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You'll have an opportunity to see the various weapons used in the war on display. Then learn about the innovative ways the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war. The impressive underground system they built remains to tell the story of the Vietnam War.

In the afternoon, see the highlights of Saigon and learn the history of these iconic landmarks. You’ll explore some of the most important sights in Ho Chi Minh. Start by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. Constructed by French colonists during their settlement, discover its significance as the largest cathedral in Southeast Asia. Across the road is the Old Saigon Post Office, a neoclassical architectural building considered one of the main attractions in the city. Visit the Reunification Palace, home of South Vietnam’s President during the war. The next stop is Cholon, the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh. Explore the thickly settled district rife with tea-houses and pagodas, and the famous Binh Tay Market. Finish today's journey with a visit to the Emperor Jade Pagoda. Also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Saigon's finest.

Overnight in Saigon.

day 3

Day 3: Mekong Delta Discovery: My Tho - Flight to Danang - Meals: B

This morning, transfer to remote My Tho. This burgeoning capital rests in the Mekong Delta and is surrounded by beautiful countryside known as the "rice basket of Vietnam". Firstly, head to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, decorated with mosaics made from broken pottery. Overlooked by a tall white Buddha, it is set amongst lovely gardens overflowing with flowers, shrubs, lotus pools, and tombs, and ornate gates that provide entry. Continue on a boat ride along the river to view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages.

After lunch, visit An Khanh, a small village that specializes in fruit orchards and coconut sweets. If time permits, you can take a short cycling trip through the island or explore the island on foot (the island is flat and relatively small).

In the end, return to Saigon for your flight this evening to Danang.

Upon arrival, you will be escorted to Hoi An for hotel check-in.

Overnight in Hoi An.

day 4

Day 4: Full Day My Son Heritage, Hoi An Ancient Town - Meals: B

In the morning, travel to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views, lies the 4th century My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden for living or development. The ruins lie in a beautiful mountainous landscape. Enter the temples to hear all about the history and stories of the Cham people and this holy site.

In the afternoon, continue on to the Ancient Capital of Hoi An, which features the 16th-century port town in its preserved state. The town is a perfect mixture of ancient architecture, houses, and temples as well as modern western restaurants and cafes. The historic sites you will visit are the Japanese Bridge, a renowned Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese merchants' houses. Later, take a boat trip along the Huai River to Thanh Ha Pottery Village and see how local people work on their crafts. In the evening, the town became so romantic when the lights come on and you see colorful lanterns everywhere especially the flower lanterns floating on the river.

Overnight in Hoi An.

day 5

Day 5 Flight to Hanoi See - Meals: B

Enjoy the morning free on your own to be relax.

In the afternoon, fly to Hanoi in the afternoon.

Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up from airport and escort you to hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Hanoi.

day 6

Day 6: Full Day Halong Bay Cruise - Meals: B / L

Today, you will have a full day excursion to Halong Bay to discover the world’s natural wonder. Once at Halong Bay City, you will be welcomed on board for a four-hour cruise on the stunning bay, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area. As you are cruising, the boat crew will serve you a sumptuous local seafood lunch. After 4 hours, you will sail back to the harbor, rejoin car, and back to your hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

day 7

Day 7: Half Day Hanoi City Tour - Flight to Luang Prabang - Meals: B

In the morning, your guide and driver will pick up at your hotel, start the tour to beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake. This Pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism that visitors can learn more about. Then, head to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next destination is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave the pagoda for the Temple of Literature, which is the first college of Vietnam.

In the afternoon, you will take the flight from Hanoi Airport to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, your local tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. Then, the guide will escort you to the hotel and help you check-in.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

day 8

Day 8: Luang Prabang City Tour - Meals: B

Your full day city tour begins after breakfast, you will visit the Royal Palace Museum (closed on Tuesday), which hosts a range of interesting artifacts; See the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground and representing classical Laotian architecture; Visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham. In the afternoon, head to visit the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures before heading out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. Later, return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai. Finally climb to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and a sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. At night, you will visit the famous Night Market, where you'll find handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe peoples living in the surroundings.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

day 9

Day 9: Boat Trip to Pak Ou Caves | Kuang Si Waterfall - Meals: B

Your memorable trip will start from partaking in an alms ritual in the morning, you will accept the blessing by monks who you give the alms. Have breakfast in the hotel and then, visit the Royal Palace Museum to learn some history of Laos. Continue to you will embark on a private boat for a 2 hours boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. During the boat trip, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Mekong River and see the daily fishing life of local people in the riverside. Then, go to visit the Pak Ou Cave which locates by the Mekong River. Here, you will discover a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues in the cave. After that, you can have an excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls, where you will enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, have fun in waterfalls and relax. In the evening, you can wander around the city and the night market to discover the local life of Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

day 10

Day 10: Farewell from Luang Prabang - Meals: B

Today, the guide will transfer you to the airport. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again! End of Services!

Inclusions

Accommodation based on Twin/Double sharing room, (Include daily hotel breakfast).
Meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch)
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide. Other languages upon request.
Overnight Cruise in Ha Long Bay base on Twin/ Double sharing cabin, (Full meals).
Air - Conditioned Vehicle
Entrance fees
Welcome drink
Boat trips as stated in above sights

Exclusions

Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
Single room (quoted separately)
Other services not mentioned as the above
Bank Transfer Fees
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
Travel insurance & Tips/Gratuities
Drinks and beverage during the meals.
All airfares

Contact

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