Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Welcome to Laos!
Upon arrival,our guide will meet you at Tan Son Nhat 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 Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning, you will going to visit the
Cu Chi Tunnels, from which you can delve in to Vietnam’s turbulent history from the previous century. You will see how the tunnel network works and get to walk into the underground tunnels yourself and fell the wartime atmosphere.
After that, get back to Dong Khoi Area in downtown 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.
Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the popular attractions in Vietnam.Day 3: Side Trip to the Mekong Delta
Today, you will take a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta. After breakfast, you will first take a drive to
My Tho, the gateway of the Mekong Delta to visit a distinctive
Vinh Trang Temple.
Then, you will head to My Tho and transfer into a motor boat for a
cruise along the Mekong River. You will enjoy the landscape of the Mekong Delta and visit a local family on a small island to see how the local’s life is and taste the fresh fruits, honey tea, and honey wine with the family.
After your Mekong Delta tour, you will get back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vinh Trang is a Buddhist temple near My Tho.Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
After breakfast, you will
get to Hoi An by taking a flight to Da Nang first. Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Hoi An.
Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam. In the afternoon, you can get a close look at those historical architectures that were influenced by European, Chinese, and local Vietnamese cultures. You will visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky House, former merchants’ homes, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. Also, you can visit the colorful local markets to experience the local’s life.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam.Day 5: Hoi An Tour
Today you will
enjoy some free time in this delightful old town. You can take a bike tour to the gorgeous surrounding countryside, or take up a cooking class in the town.
Insider Tips: For more full-day or half-day tours in Hoi An, you can ask your travel consultant in advance.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An to Hanoi
Today you will transfer to Da Nang for the
flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Hanoi Noi Bai 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 Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi
Today’s tour starts with a visit to the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Museum, the tranquil Temple of Literature, and the
Ethnology Museum to have a better understanding of this capital city as well as the country.
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 8: Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Today, you are free until you take a flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang, the most popular travel destination in Laos.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Luang Prabang International Airport and take you to your hotel.
Then, 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.
Arts and Ethnology CentreDay 9: Luang Prabang; Flight to Siem Reap
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.
The last site for today is
Kuang Si Waterfall. You can enjoy the natural scenery, take some exciting outdoor activities, or just relax in the park.
After the tour, you will be transferred to the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
The stunning natural scenery of Kuang Si Waterfall.Day 10: Luang Prabang to Siem Reap
Say goodbye to Laos and welcome to Cambodia!
Today you will take a flight from Luang Prabang to Siem Reap, the heart of Angkor Wat.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap.
Day 11: 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 12: Siem Reap Tour (Banteay Srei, Tonle Sap Lake)
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.
In the afternoon, you will visit
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You will enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forests on a boat trip. Then, you will visit Kampong Phluk village on the lake to discover the life of the local people who live on the water.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Day 13: Siem Reap Departure
Say goodbye to Cambodia!
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer 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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