Day 1: Vientiane arrival
Welcome to Laos!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Vientiane Wattay International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane
After breakfast, you will start to explore Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. First, you will visit the
National Museum to get to know more about the history of Laos. Then, you will visit the
Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple in Laos with thousands of Buddhist images. After that, you will visit
That Luang Stupa and Patuxay Monument.
In the afternoon, you will take a drive about 25km from
Vientiane to Xieng Khuan, also known as the Buddha Park, which is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues.
After the tour, you will get back to downtown Vientiane.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple in Laos.Day 3: Vientiane to Luang Prabang
Today, you will take a morning flight to Luang Prabang.
After checking into the hotel, you will start the city tour by visiting the
Royal Palace Museum, where you can see many interesting artifacts, such as traditional costumes, jewelry, ornaments, rare furniture, etc.
Then, you will visit
Wat Xieng Thong, which is the most famous and beautiful temple in Luang Prabang. Built-in 1560, the temple is a distillation of the ancient temple architecture style. Here, you can appreciate the classical Laotian aesthetics up close, from the roofs sweeping low to the ground to the gold pillars carved with patterns.
After that, you will move on to the
Wat Wisunarat Temple and
Wat Aham with impressive stupas.
In the afternoon, you will head to the
Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn more about Laos’ ethnic cultures and continue to visit the weaving villages of
Ban Xiengkhong and
Ban Xienglek.
Later, you will get back to the city and visit
Wat Mai before climbing up
Mount Phousi. You will be indulged in the sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
At night, you can explore the
Night Market, where you will find kinds of handmade textiles, homemade handicrafts, etc.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Royal Palace now is the National Museum in Luang Prabang.Day 4: Luang Prabang
Before breakfast at the hotel, you will first
partake in a Morning Alms (Sai Bat) on the street.
Then, after having breakfast, you will go to take a 2-hour boat trip along the Mekong River to the
Pak Ou Cave. En route, you will not only enjoy the scenery along the Mekong River but also see how the locals lead their life at the riverside.
Later, you will explore the Pak Ou Cave, where a number of gold lacquered Buddha statues are. Also, you will stop at
Ban Xanghai village to try some local homemade rice wine. On the way back to Luang Prabang, you will take a short stop at
Ban Xang Khong, which is well known for its traditional Saa Jute paper-making.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
Ban Xang Hai is also named the Whiskey VillageDay 5: Luang Prabang
Today’s trip starts with a morning visit to the
Phousi Market, a local market where you can find almost everything there. It is a way to get close to the local life.
Then, you will visit
Kuang Si Waterfalls. You can enjoy the natural scenery, take some exciting outdoor activities, or just relax yourself in the park.
Before getting back to Luang Prabang, you will visit the
Black Hmong Ethnic Village to see how the ethnic group live in that natural environment.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore Luang Prabang town.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
The stunning natural scenery of Kuang Si Waterfalls.Day 6: Luang Prabang to Ho Chi Minh City
Today you will take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City from Luang Prabang in the morning.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and take you to your hotel to check in and leave your luggage.
Then, you will head to Dong Khoi Area to explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. You will walk to the
Opera House and
the former Hotel de Ville, visit the
Notre Dame Cathedral and the
Central Post Office, and wander up to the
War Remnants Museum to gain a glimpse of the war.
Your last sight for today is the
Ben Thanh Market, where you can deeply feel the lifestyle of the old Saigon.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Notre Dame Cathedral is the top famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang
Today, you will take one hour
flight to Nha Trang, the famous beach city in Vietnam.
Upon arrival, the rest of the day is free for you. You can relax in the hotel or go out for some street food crawl.
Stay overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 8-9: Nha Trang
Two days for freely explore
Nha Trang.
You can choose to snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments, or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views.
Stay overnight in Nha Trang.
Nha Trang, the famous beach city in Vietnam.Day 10: Nha Trang to Hanoi
In the morning, you will take a flight to Hanoi, the colonial capital city of Vietnam.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel to check in and leave your luggage.
Then, you will go to visit the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Then, you will visit the tranquil
Temple of Literature.
In the afternoon, you will visit the
Ethnology Museum.
At the end of today’s tour, you will explore the
Old Quarter, the bustling area of narrow open streets and alleys.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi.Day 11: Hanoi to Halong Bay (L, D)
After breakfast, you will transfer to
Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands.
After lunch onboard, you will visit
Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Then, you can go swimming or kayaking as you like in your free time.
Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.
The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.Day 12: Halong Bay to Hanoi (B); Hanoi to Siem Reap
In the morning, you can
join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave for the train station is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at Halong Bay.
On the way back to the harbor, you will explore
Surprise Cave, also known as Sung Sot Cave. It is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. You will be amazed by the stunning karst limestone with neon lights.
After that, you will transfer back to Hanoi airport and take the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival, you can have a good rest in the hotel.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.Day 13: Siem Reap Tour (Angkor Wat)
Today, you will enjoy a full-day trip to
Angkor Wat, the will of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia.
Your morning will begin
with a tour of Ta Prohm, a site wrapped in giant silk-cotton trees and strangler figs through which you'll feel like you're in a Tomb Raider setting.
Then you will come to
Banteay Kdei, a smaller version of Ta Prohm. You will go through the Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, and Bayon Temple. Weaving and climbing through winding tunnels and secret chambers, you can experience the mystery of the land up close.
After lunch, you'll have the
whole afternoon to explore Angkor Wat, peering through the intricate and ancient stone carvings to see how it once flourished.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia.Day 14: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
After breakfast, you will first visit
Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
After the tour, you will take a flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Our local guide will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Banteay Srei, one of the most elaborate temples in Cambodia.Day 15: Phnom Penh Tour
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the
Silver Pagoda, which is decorated with about 5,000 silver tiles on the floor. Then, you will visit the Royal Palace, where the Khmer royal family lives.
The next trip to the
National Museum will give you a detailed look at the history of Cambodia and a deeper understanding of the mysterious Khmer Culture.
Today will end with a visit to the
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 Prison) and
Choeung Ek (Killing Fields), where you will learn about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge and the dark history and devastation that occurred at the Security Prison.
Stay overnight in Phnom Penh.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation.Day 16: Phnom Penh Departure
Say goodbye to Cambodia.
You are free to arrange your time until the guide transfer you to the airport.
Service Included
Private transfer and English-speaking tour guide
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Flight and train tickets mentioned in the itinerary
Private van for land transportation
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes
Service Excluded
International air tickets
Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee
Meals as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Travel Restriction
In an effort to restart tourism and help the local economy recover, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos have lowered COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Before entering Vietnam you will need to purchase travel insurance with COVID-19 full coverage and download and use the “PC-Covid Viet Nam” Mobile app in order to enter the country.
To enteri Cambodia, you need to provide the vaccination certificate. If this is not available, you will need to take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival in Cambodia.
And while entering Laos, you need to provide a valid vaccination certificate or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (no more than 48 hours before arriving) and register it online with a health declaration form. Then, you will get a QR code to show on arrival.
We are well aware of the need for safety in traveling abroad in the post-pandemic era. We will provide you with one-to-one travel consultant service throughout the whole process to assist you in completing the visa application and proof of vaccination required by the destination quickly and safely. Professional local guides, drivers, and other services will escort your trip.
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