Day 1: Arrival - Luang Prabang sightseeing
Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou cave - Khouangsi Waterfall
AM: After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the distillation of local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving.
PM: You will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known weaving village, return to the city by late evening, for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Vientiane sightseeing
The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights, this morning before we catch a flight back to Vientiane. Upon arrival, we see the major temples including the oldest Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph, sunset by Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane
Day 4: Vientiane -Hanoi (Vietnam)
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). Then transfer to Wattay Airport to take flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in and relax
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi-Cruising Halong bay (Lunch on boat)
After breakfast we drive to Halong Bay- one of the most stunning natural wonders of Vietnam. Whoever comes to Vietnam should not miss the chance to visit Ha Long Bay, a picturesque blend of harmonious transition between the mountains and the sea. Ha Long Bay belongs to the Bac Bo (Ton Kin) gulf (about 200km from Ha Noi) and stretches an area of 1,500 km2 with three thousand green islands that look like gems. Many islands bear names given by fishermen according to their shape: Cone-shaped Cookie, Banana, Small Fish, Tortoise, Nail, wading Ox etc
In Ha Long Bay we will board a junk for a fantastic cruise through Ha Long Bay (4 hours). Have seafood lunch on boat. Overnight in Halong
Day 6: Halong - Half-day Hanoi city tour
In the morning, we return to Hanoi and continue with half-day excursion in Hanoi. We will visit the Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday), the One-Pillar-Pagoda and the historical Temple of Literature. Then on to a cyclo tour in the Old Quarter with its lively and narrow streets as well as we will visit a typical local market. In the early evening we will attend a performance of a traditional Hanoian Water Puppet Theatre.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi - Hue: Imperial Citadel & royal tombs
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Upon arrival the guide will meet you and bring you to your hotel.
After check-in we will have a short break before we head on to the see the Imperial City, an impressive complex, first built in 17th century based on the ancient practice of geomancy. We will visit Khai Dinh tomb and the Dong Ba market.
Overnight in Hue
Day 8: Hue - Hoi An ancient town - night walk
In the morning we leave the hotel for a boat ride on the Perfume River. Then on to Thien Mu Pagoda, which is located on the southwest bank of the river. The Pagoda was the centre of Buddhism in Central Vietnam. We continue to Hoi An. En route we will have a stop in Lang Co, where we have a short break. Lunch optional
In Hoi An your guide will pick you up in the evening for an amazing walk through the illuminated ancient part of the city.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An-Danang-Saigon
In the morning we will have a short drive to Da Nang airport and take a flight to Saigon, the Metropole of the South. In the afternoon we discover the city and come to see the Cathedral, the War Remnants museum before we end the day with a visit to China Town.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 10: Mekong delta: Boat trip on river canal & Floating market (Lunch on fruit garden)
We depart from the hotel in the morning and drive southwards to the Vinh Long Province, which is situated between two branches of the downstream Mekong river.
On arrival, we enjoy a boat trip along the river's narrow waterways, overhung with dense vegetation. We will have the opportunity to try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. We will make a visit to the Caibe floating market. For lunch, we will serve you the local delicacy - an Elephant's-Ear fish. Return to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 11: Saigon Departure
Transfer to airport to take flight to your next destination
End the tour
