Laos - Vietnam - Mekong Delta
14 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival - Vientiane - Luang Prabang (L/D)

• Arrive Vientiane airport and transfer to the city for sightseeing : stop at Patouxay (the Victory Gate), then Vat Si Muang with its flowers stalls.
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Continue visit That Luang Stupa, 45m. high and the most revered shrine in Laos
• Transfer back to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang.
• Depart Vientiane by QV 103 for Luang Prabang
• Upon arrival Luang Prabang, transfer to Le Parasol Blanc Hotel
• Dinner and accommodation at Le Parasal Blanc Hotel or similar

Day 2 - Luang Prabang (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple, then take the traditional boat trip upstream on the Mekong River to visit the famous caves of Pak-Ou, located at the side of the steep cliff on the bank of the Mekong River housing hundreds of Buddha statues.
• Lunch at Pha An Restaurant.
• On the way back by boat visit Ban Xiang Khong, the hand made paper village.
• Dinner at local restaurant
• Accommodation at Le Parasal Blanc Hotel or similar

Day 3 - Luang Prabang - Vientiane (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit morning market, the National museum (the former king’s palace), Vat Mai with its beautiful five-tiered roof and varanda, climb up the Phousi Hill overlooking the city and surroundings.
• Lunch at local restaurant
• After lunch visit Vat Visoune with Tat Makmo, the watermelon shape stupa and stop at Vat Aham
• Transfer to the airport for flight to Vientiane
• Depart Luang Prabang by QV 104 for Vientiane
• Arrival in Vientiane, transfer to the Hotel for check in .
• Dinner and accommodation at Don Chan Palace Hotel or similar

Day 4 - Vientiane - Hanoi (B/-/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit the fresh and colourful market of Thong Khan Kham then proceed to Vat Sisaket, the oldest temple in Vientiane, built in 1818 and Ho Phra Keo former royal temple and free time at Talat Sao, the central market.
• Lunch (to own account)
• Afternoon visit the weaving village of Ban Nong Boa Thong then transfer to the airport for departure flight to Hanoi
• Depart Vientiane airport for by VN 840 for Hanoi
• Arrive Hanoi, transfer to Sunway Hotel or similar for check in
• Dinner and accommodation at the Sunway Hotel or similar

Day 5 - Hanoi - Halong - Hai Phong (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole October and November) Residence and One Pillar Pagoda
• Drive to Halong, 180 km east of Hanoi.
• On arrival take a wooden boat and have seafood lunch on board.
• Discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. A 4-hour boat trip will visit to Thien Cung and Dau Go grottoes.
• Drop off in Halong town
• Proceed to Haiphong transfer to hotel for check-in
• Dinner and accommodation at the Harbour View Hotel or similar

Day 6 - Hai Phong - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Hai Phong, visit to the Garden theatre, Du Hang Pagoda and Kenh temple.
• Transfer back to Hanoi
• Lunch at Koto restaurant (or Brother Cafe as alternative)
• Visit to Temple of Literature built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Quan Thanh Temple and Fine Art Museum.
• Transfer to the Hanoi airport
• Depart Hanoi by VN 317 for Danang
• Arrive in Danang, Proceed to Hoi An. Transfer to hotel for check-in.
• Dinner and accommodation at the Hoi An Hotel or similar

Day 7 - Hoi An - Danang - Hoi An (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Proceed to Danang, transfer to visit Cham Museum; Marble Mountain and China Beach.
• Back to Hoi An
• Lunch at White Lanterns restaurant
• Discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences.
• Visit the Phuc Kien hall, Japanese covered bridge, Tan Ky old house and the workshop of traditional occupation of Hoi An ancient town.
• Dinner at Riverside Garden restaurant
• Accommodation at the Hoi An Hotel or similar

Day 8 - Hoi An - Danang - Hue (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Hue across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea.
• Arrival on Hue, the royal city of Vietnam’s last ruling dynasty and transfer to the Saigon Morin Hotel or similar, then visit Tu Duc tomb,
• Lunch at Club Garden restaurant
• Boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda.
• Visit Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market
• Dinner and accommodation at the Saigon Morin Hotel or similar

Day 9 - Hue - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer from Phubai airport
• Depart Hue by VN251 for Ho Chi Minh City
• Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the Equatorial Hotel or similar
• Lunch at Vietnam House restaurant
• City tour: visit China town, Thien Hau Pagoda, History Museum with water puppet show (if time permit) and former Presidential Palace. Make photo stops at the famous tourist sites such as Notre Dame Church, and Central Post Office.
• Cyclo ride from Equatorial Hotel to Rex Hotel for dinner
• Accommodation at the Equatorial Hotel or similar

Day 10 - Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Tay Ninh (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Excursion to Tay Ninh church, center of the Cao-Daism religion which combines Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism.
• Lunch en route
• Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the Vietnam war.
• Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City
• Dinner and overnight at the Equatorial Hotel or similar

Day 11 - Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Can Tho (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Pick up at hotel
• Drive to My Tho (2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City) and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. My Tho is a prosperous town of 175,000 inhabitants in the Mekong Delta. It is famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit an orchard on an island, with lunch en route at a local restaurant.
• Continue with a visit to a snake farm before proceeding to Can Tho.
• Dinner and accommodation at the Victoria Hotel or similar

Day 12 - Can Tho - Thot Not - Chau Doc (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Boat trip on Rach Ngong river and visit fruit orchard and Cai Rang floating market.
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Orient tour in town visit to the Kh’mer temple
• Continue to Chau Doc on the route visits to the Bang Lang bird sanctuary.
• Check-in at the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel
• Dinner and accommodation at the Victoria Hotel or similar

Day 13 - Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Cruise on the Mekong river to visit the boat trip to Islamic Champa Village and fishing breeding houses on the Mekong River.
• Visit Sam Mountain, Lady Xu Temple, Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple, Tay An Pagoda.
• Depart Chau Doc to Ho Chi Minh City
• Lunch at local restaurant in Chaudoc
• Depart Chau Doc to Ho Chi Minh City
• Transfer to the Equatorial Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
• Dinner and accommodation at the Equatorial Hotel or similar

Day 14 - Ho Chi Minh City - Departure (B/-/-)

• Breakfast at hotel
• Time at leisure for own activities before transfer to the airport
• Depart Ho Chi Minh by international flight for next destination

Prices

USD p.p Booking Var A Guarantee minimum 2 pax weekly departure every Sunday for seat-in-coach tour or daily departure for private tour. Child policy:02-12 years, sharing twin room with 2 adults: * 15% discount with extra bed and breakfast * 25% discount without extra bed and without breakfast * No discount for child who stay in sharing twin room. Maximum 04 children are allowed at reduced rates, per party. NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability. Hotel Var A Luang Prabang Le Parasol Blanc Hotel STD room Vientiane Don Chan Palace Hotel Superior Room Hanoi Sunway Superior Haiphong Harbour View STD room Hoi An Hoi An Hotel DLX room Hue Saigon Morin Hotel ROH room Saigon Equatorial Hotel Deluxe Can Tho Victoria Hotel Garden view room Chau Doc Victoria Chau Doc Hotel Garden view room We will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking. Included in the price:(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Accommodation and meals as described, food only (please note that some hotels provide only CBF). All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport. Domestic air tickets Vientiane/Luang Prabang/Vientiane, Hanoi-Danang & Hue-Ho Chi Minh in economy class. Domestic airport taxes. International air ticket Vientiane-Hanoi. All entrance fees. Traditional boat fare as per mentioned in the programme. English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request). Service charges, room tax and baggage handling. Not included in the price: Visa fees. Airport taxes. Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs, personal insurance. International air tickets to Vientiane and from Ho Chi Minh.

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