North Vietnam & Laos Adventure 14 days

$2719 $3399
Duration
14 Days 13 Nights
Max People
12
Min Age
1+
Tour Type
Private tour

Overview

Get your firsthand in thisĀ 14-day adventure tourĀ to explore North Vietnam from Hanoi, Mai Chau, and Halong Bay to learn more about its diversity, wonderful nature, unique culture, and rich history. Moreover, traveling to Laos via the border gate at Tay Trang and then to the UNESCO site – Luang Prabang, is another intriguing option to discover the country. All of the fascinating sceneries and amazing local activities are waiting for you. Wait no more and join us!

Highlights
  • Immerse in the magnificent seascape of the natural World Heritage Halong Bay on a cruise
  • Interact with the ethnic group in Mai Chau and learn about the glorious history of Vietnam in Dien Bien Phu
  • Admire the Buddhist temples and spectacular waterfall in Luang Prabang
  • Visit the fantastic great stones wander - Plain of Jars in Vientiane

Whatā€™s Included

  • 13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 3 Dinner
  • Airplane, Car, Cruise, Shuttle Bus
  • Hotel (11 nights), Halong Bay overnight cruise (1 night), Homestay in Mai Chau (1 night)
  • Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotel or homestay with local
  • All transport during tour on air-conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off) in Vietnam and Laos
  • All in-tour stationed local English-speaking guide.
  • Meals as indicated in the program
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Notes:
  • ā€¢ *All prices in USD, are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
  • ā€¢ Prices are valid from 01 November 2022 till 31 October 2023 except Peak Season from 20 Dec 2022 to 10 Jan 2023 and from 08 Feb 2023 to 20 Feb 2023
  • -Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Policy

  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

Notes:

  • *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
  • Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Itinerary

Get your firsthand in thisĀ 14-day adventure tourĀ to explore North Vietnam from Hanoi, Mai Chau, and Halong Bay to learn more about its diversity, wonderful nature, unique culture, and rich history. Moreover, traveling to Laos via the border gate at Tay Trang and then to the UNESCO site - Luang Prabang, is another intriguing option to discover the country. All of the fascinating sceneries and amazing local activities are waiting for you. Wait no more and join us!

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Welcome to Hanoi - Capital of Vietnam

Morning/Afternoon

Arrive atĀ Noi Bai International Airport. Our diver will pick you up and travel to your hotel in Hanoi for check-in. Have a nice rest.

Walk around the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temples in your own time.

Evening

Enjoy a savory dinner at the finest local restaurant and have free time to explore Hanoi City.

Overnight in your hotel.

Meals:Ā Dinner
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi Full Day City Tour

Morning

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Meet your guide atĀ 8:00Ā and spend the whole day exploring the charming capital of Vietnam:

  • Visit theĀ Temple of Literature, the First University of Vietnam since 1070. It was built to honor Confucius (Khong Tu).
  • The next stop isĀ One Pillar Pagoda, with a unique pillar structure that looks like a lotus blooming in the center of Linh Chieu Pond.
  • Go toĀ Ho Chi Minh ComplexĀ and explore Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & his stilt house to learn more about the ultimate leader of Vietnam.Ā 
  • Travel to the ancient BuddhistĀ Tran Quoc PagodaĀ & strolling around the beautifulĀ West Lake.

NOTE: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday. Itā€™s also closed from June - August for renovation.

Have lunch at a restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese cuisine and rest briefly.

Afternoon

Visit theĀ Museum of EthnologyĀ - a unique museum devoted to Vietnam's 54 officially recognized ethnic groups. Here, you will be able to view artifacts, films, and photographs of clothing, farming implements,... that describe the daily lives, customs, and habits of many ethnic minorities in Vietnam.

16:30: The tour ends. Returning to Hanoi's Old Quarter, it's time to say bye to our guide.Ā 

Optional: You can choose a one-hour cyclo tour to discover more or watch a water puppet show - a unique Vietnam Art about wet-rice culture.

Stay overnight in your hotel.

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Morning

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.

8:00 - 8:30: Our driver will transfer you to Halong for a cruise in 2 days.Ā 

11:00 - 12:00: Arrive at the pier, check in, and embark on the overnight vessel to explore the magnificent Halong Bay.

Enjoy a delicious lunch with fresh seafood while sailing among the majestic limestone islands.

Afternoon

Join a different itinerary for each Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long, or Lan Ha Bay cruise. Enjoy many fun activities such as kayaking, swimming, and cave visiting.

(You can choose your preferred cruise while booking with us.)

17:30: Return on board and participate in theĀ sunset partyĀ andĀ Vietnamese cooking classĀ onboard, or simply admire the gorgeous sunset on the sundeck.

Evening

Have a nice dinner at the restaurant.

Enjoy night entertainment: night movie, squid fishing, karaoke, etc.

Stay overnight on board.

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Ā Halong Bay overnight cruise
Day 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi

Morning

Join in Tai Chi Class in the early morning or relax on the sundeck to welcome the pretty sunrise on the bay.

Take a cup of coffee or tea and have breakfast, then explore the surrounding islands by rowboat or kayakĀ (depending on the itinerary).

Brunch time. Enjoy your meal while the cruise returns to the harbor.

11:00 - 12:00: Disembark, our driver will pick up & transfer you back to Hanoi.Ā 

Afternoon/ Evening

Arrive at your hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

Stay overnight in Hanoi. You can explore the beautiful Hanoi Old Quarter by yourself.

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Hanoi
Day 5 Hanoi - Mai Chau - Trekking to Explore Ethnic Village

Morning

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel. Pack your luggage and transfer toĀ Mai ChauĀ - a small but pretty town in Northern Vietnam.

On the way, you can see the majestic mountain and valley that create such refreshing scenery for your eyes. Letā€™s enjoy the rural countryside landscape there.Ā 

Visit theĀ Muong TribeĀ and interact with the friendly ethnic people here. Then get to the impressiveĀ Thung Khe PassĀ for a panoramic view of Mai Chau.

Have lunch with the White Thai Tribe's family and chat with the villagers here.

Afternoon

Participated in a trekking tour to explore some tranquil villages and visit the ethnic Thai people.Ā 

You will have a chance to get closer to the local peopleā€™s lives in the mountainous area while also witnessing the stunning scenery of Mai Chau.

Return to homestay and help the host for preparing the traditional dinner.

Evening

Enjoy an interesting live dance & music performance from the locals and have a tasty meal.

Overnight in your homestay.

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Ā Homestay in Mai Chau
Day 6 Mai Chau - Moc Chau - Pha Din Pass - Dien Bien Phu

Morning

After having breakfast, take a short drive toĀ Moc ChauĀ and visit the vast and green Vietnamese tea gardens here, which are perfect for fantastic photos.

Then, continue transfer toĀ Dien Bien Phu.

Go throughĀ Pha Din Pass, the natural border of Dien Bien and Son La. This is one of the greatest passes in the Northwest, famous for its craggy, winding curves that bring majestic beauty but are also full of poetic charm.

Afternoon

Arrive at Dien Bien Phu, famous for the beauty of the wild nature and the battleground associated with Vietnam's illustrious Dien Bien Phu victory.

Travel to your hotel and have a much-needed rest after a long drive.

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Dien Bien Phu
Day 7 Dien Bien Phu Discovery Full day

Morning

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then get ready to explore Dien Bien Phu - the historical destination, remarked on the victory of the Vietnam War in 1954 to end French colonialization.

First, you will visit theĀ local marketĀ of Thai tribes and learn about their culture and farm products.

Next, follow the guide to discover theĀ military baseĀ in The Command of Dien Bien Phu Campaign in the forest of Muong Phang.

Afternoon

VisitĀ Dien Bien Phu MuseumĀ and look at its unique structure that looks like a Vietnamese soldier hat.Ā 

Take your time to watch more than 1000 artifacts as well as many pictures and documents, all of which related to the resistance war against the French colonialists.

Transfer toĀ A1 HillĀ - the bunker of French General De Castries and where fierce battles occurred.

Get back to your hotel and relax.

You will have free time to enjoy your last day in Dien Bien.Ā 

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Dien Bien Phu
Day 8 Dien Bien Phu - Laos - Muang Khua - Nong Khiaw

Morning/ Afternoon

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Prepare your luggage, then check out.

Transfer toĀ Tay Trang Border GateĀ to access Laos.

After taking immigration and customs processes, transfer toĀ Muang KhuaĀ - a border town in Phongsali Province, at the border between Nam Ou & Nam Phak Rivers.

After an early lunch in Muang Khua, travel toĀ Nong KhiawĀ - the most scenic rural town in northern Laos.

Arrive at your hotel. Check-in and free at leisure for the remainder of the day.

Evening

Explore the peaceful town on your own. Strolling around the surrounding area and trying some delicious local cuisine.

Overnight at your hotel.

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Nong Khiaw
Day 9 Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave

Morning & Afternoon

After breakfast, we will drive toĀ Luang Prabang, a UNESCO Heritage City with spectacular mountains and colonial buildings in North Laos.

Along the way, we will stop to visitĀ Pak Ou Caves, a mysterious cave with many Buddha statues. The latest research shows about 4,000 statues here, 1,500 in the upper cave, Tam Pum, and 2,500 in the main cave, Tam Ting.

Continue the trip down to the city of Luang Prabang. This former royal capital, with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture, and stunning mountain backdrop, retains a unique charm rarely found in all of Asia.Ā 

Arrive at your hotel. Letā€™s check-in and have a rest.

Evening

Have the whole night free for yourself. You can visit the Old Quarter, go shopping in the night market, or try local food.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 10 Luang Prabang City Tour - Kwang Si Waterfall

Morning

Wake up early this morning to participate in the most sacred tradition of Laos: the alms-giving ritual, where many monks depart from various temples to gather their daily meals from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.

Back to the hotel to have breakfast and be ready to explore the most beautiful spots of Luang Prabang:

  • Visit theĀ Royal Palace Museum, also called the National Museum, which used to be the residence of the Lao royal family and hosts a wide range of interesting artifacts.
  • Head to the magnificentĀ Wat XiengThongĀ (Temple of Golden City), with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Laotian architecture.
  • Take a look at theĀ Traditional Art & Ethnology CenterĀ to learn about the many Lao ethnic groups.Ā 

Afternoon

After lunch, transfer to the beautifulĀ Kuang Si Waterfall, where you can cool off with a refreshing pool swim or walk along the forest trails for the rest of the afternoon.

If you wish, you can see Asiatic bears up close at the Bear Rescue Centre along the jungle, walk to the waterfall, or go to the Butterfly Park.

Return to Luang Prabang and ascend the 329 steps to the top ofĀ Phousi HillĀ for a beautiful sunset view of the city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong River.

Overnight in your hotel.

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 11 Luang Prabang - Phonsavan

Morning

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up and transfer you toĀ PhonsavanĀ (duration: 7 hours)

On the way, you can take photos of wonderful landscapes, forests, mountains, and hill tribe villages here.Ā 

Afternoon

Arrive at the hotel in Phonsavan and relax at your leisure. Enjoy the tranquility of this pretty town.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Meals:Ā Breakfast
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Phonsavan
Day 12 Phonsavan - Xieng Khuang - Explore Plain of Jars

Morning

After breakfast, go to Phonsavan's Central Market and buy some souvenirs if you like.

Then, you will visit theĀ MAG exhibition,Ā which displays items of unexploded weapons and documentaries about wartime in Laos.

Explore three sites of great stone wonders atĀ Plain of Jars, a megalithic archaeological structure with thousands of stone jars gathering in numbered clusters throughout the Xieng Khouang plain.

Afternoon

Join a tour of the ancient capitalĀ Muang KhounĀ and nearby Hmong & Thai Dam villages and take this chance to glimpse the daily life of its inhabitants.

Return to your hotel.Ā 

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Phonsavan
Day 13 Xieng Khuang - Fly to Vientiane + City Tour

Morning

After breakfast, prepare your luggage and take a domestic flight to theĀ Vientiane Capital.

Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for checking in. Have a lovely rest before the afternoon tour.Ā 

Afternoon

Meet your guide and start the excursion to discover the must-visit places in Vientiane:

  • Take a sightseeing tour to Vientiane's oldest Buddhist temple -Ā Wat Si SaketĀ 
  • Head toĀ Haw Pha Kaew, the royal temple famous for its Emerald Buddha and now used as a museum.
  • Transfer toĀ Pha That LuangĀ - the great stupa & sacred reliquary. It has become a national symbol of Laos and gets printed on banknotes and national emblems of the Lao.
  • Stop at the Victory Gate of Laos -Ā PatuxaiĀ - a war monument in the center of Vientiane.

Evening

Enjoy the nightlife in Vientiane and relax at your leisure.

Meals:Ā Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:Ā Hotel in Vientiane
Day 14 Vientiane Departure

Have breakfast and enjoy your free time in the morning.

Transfer toĀ Wattay International AirportĀ and take a flight back to your hometown

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Meals:Ā Breakfast
Accommodation:Ā NA

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