LT05: Overland Adventure Laos to Vietnam - 21 days /20 nights |
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Luong Prabang – Xiengkhuang – Mai Chau – Tam Coc – Hanoi – Halong – Hue – Hoi An – HCM – Cu Chi – Mekong – Phan Thiet
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Big Brother Mouse – Ban Khia Luang – Pak Ou Caves
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Xiengkhuang
Day 5: Xieng Khuang – Vieng Xay
Day 6: Vieng Xay – Mai Chau Meals: B +Guide Beautiful ride on the village road and picturesque mountains to Na Neo border gate, continue to Mai Chau which is the heart of a beautiful valley that is a world away from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. The modern village is an unappealing sprawl, but as you emerge on the rice fields and rural living it is transformed into a real paradise. It’s a stunning area, and most people here are ethnic White Thai who are very friendly. Tonight, we stay in the homestay, this evening, enjoy the traditional musice and dance.
Day 7: Mai Chau – Tam Coc Meals: B +Guide
Day 8: Tam Coc – Meals: B +Guide Free at leisure until we transfer you to
Day 9: Meals: B +Guide Today we enjoy a full day city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword. Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. In the evening, we enjoy a fantastic traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10: Meals: B, L, D + Guide
Overnight on board.
Day 11: Ha Long - Meals: B + Guide Get up early to catch the sunrise on the bay and relax with a cup of hot coffee or tea. We depart for a visit to the splendid Sung Sot grotto and a quick glimpse of a nearby fishing village. Enjoy another seafood lunch on board while cruising back through Halong bay to the pier. Transfer to Hanoi Airport for afternoon flight to Hue. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hue
Day 12: Meals: B + Guide Morning cruise leisurely along the romantic Perfume River visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda, Citadel and the Imperial tomb of the Emperor Minh Mang. Overnight in Hue.
Meals: B + Guide Morning transfer to Hoi An, visit Cham Museum and Marble Mountain on the way. You can also swim at Lang Co beach if you want. Check in on arrival, free time at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 14: Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An Meals: B + Guide Transfer from Hoi An to My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries. Drive back to Hoi An, visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 15: Hoi An Meals: B + Guide Free day at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 16: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels Meals: B + Guide
Day 17: Ho Chi Minh - Meals: B + Guide Drive to My Tho (65km). On arrival we take a private boat trip along the small canals of Mekong River seeing the daily life of the Mekong River people in both sides of the river. Then take a short tour by “xe loi” (motorized rickshaw) on the rural lane to the bank of Mekong River visiting a rice farm, coconut candy factory and honey bee farm. Continue our journey by sampan through the canals and mangrove forests to reach an island. Stroll on a fruit garden, taste diverse types of seasonal fruits, tea mixed with bee’s honey and enjoy a special folk show of traditional Mekong Delta music. Afternoon back to Ho Chi Minh, stop en route visiting the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda, the most famous pagoda in the south of Vietnam whose architecture is a mixture of Vietnamese, Kh’mer and Chinese. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 18: Ho Chi Minh – Phan Thiet (Muine) Meals: B + Guide
Day 19 - 20: Phan Thiet Meals: B Free days at leisure. Overnight in Phan Thiet (Muine)
Day 21: Phan Thiet – Ho Chi Minh Meals: B + Guide Free at leisure until we transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh airport for your flight home.
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On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Today, we make the days drive through wonderful natural scenery to Xiengkhuang. The journey will give you plenty of opportunities for photos and visiting hill tribe villages. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit Site 1 of the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are scattered all over the plateau. Overnight in Xiengkhuang.
Morning walk around the village to see people life and enjoy the atmosphere of the countryside before driving to Trang An for doing the beautiful rowing boat trip to discover 12 amazing caves and nature. Continue to Tam Coc, free at leisure and you can do optional another beautiful boat trip in TamCoc, walking to Thai Vi Temple or do the bike trip through the village to visit Bich Dong pagoda and cave.
Morning drive to Halong Bay (165km), Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site. Upon arrival, board your deluxe traditional wooden junk. Welcome drink on board. After a relaxing break, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while cruising through the wonderful Ha Long bay visiting its amazing grottoes and caves. Opportunity to dive off the boat and have a pleasant swimming in the deep blue water of East Sea before relaxing on your sun deck to view a Halong sunset. Dinner on board with excellent fresh seafood.
Day 13: 
After the breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, drive to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight in Saigon Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Morning transfer to Phan Thiet – Once a part of the Cham Kingdom, it’s now a perfect stop for beach holidays, an unremarkable town with a reasonable beach, some decent hotels, and a very good golf course. In a nice setting with white sand beaches and coconut trees, the beach resort of Phan Thiet is also endowed with amazing spots such as sand dunes, natural lakes and astonishing red canyons. Phan Thiet still has sizeable populations of Cham and Raglai ethnic minority groups. The former are a part of the area’s Cham heritage. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel, free time at leisure. Overnight Phan Thiet.Vietnam Tour Information
1, Traveling to Vietnam with friends or family. The more people travel the better price that you can get.
2, Traveling to Vietnam in low seasons (May - September) . You might save upto 15% for accommodation, complimentary night, dinner, drink...especially early bird in some hotels & resorts.
3, Book your Indochina holiday in advance. You will be able to get promotional price from airlines (In or out Indochina and also domestic or regional flights within Indochina)
4, Book second trip with us or if you are recommended by friends, family.. you will also get discount from us.
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