8-Day Discover Vietnam and Laos Tour from Ho Chi Minh city | Mekong Delta, Cu Chi, Hanoi, Halong Bay and Luang Prabang | Meals Mentioned Included

What you'll experience

Highlights

8 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Welcome to Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

   Your trip begins with your arrival in Vietnam. Your private driver will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel by private transportation. Check in to the hotel and get over the jet lag.
   You can mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and product variety are splashed all over this area.
   After enjoying the first day yourself and return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.  
   Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Queen Ann Hotel or similar (3*), Upgrade to Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar (4*), Upgrade to Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar (5*)
2. 2

   Day 2 — Mekong Delta

   Kickstart your day with a hearty breakfast, and a trip to Mekong Delta follows. The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby around 7:15-7:30 am, and you will head to My Tho, which lies on the left side of the Mekong River.
   Upon arrival, board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands, known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island, walk around the country lanes, and see the orchards. Visit fruit plantations and enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music performed by the local people.
   Then take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside. Visit family workshops and honey-bee farm, and taste some honey tea and coconut candies.
   Refuel yourself with a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and later cycle around the Tan Thach village, and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you are not keen on a cycling trip, enjoy a cool breeze and a relaxing time in a hammock. Afterwards, you will get back to your accommodation.
   Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
    

   

   Mekong Delta

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Queen Ann Hotel or similar (3*), Upgrade to Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar (4*), Upgrade to Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar (5*)
3. 3

   Day 3 — Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day Tour - Fly to Hanoi (Flight Included)

   Have breakfast at the hotel and depart for Cu Chi tunnels. The trip will take approximately one and a half hours drive.
   【Itinerary】
   08:00 AM: Depart for Cu Chi tunnels from the meeting point. Visitors will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours. Our tour guide will give you an overview introduction to Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain the tunnel's histories and how fierce the war was in the area. You will be guided to the tunnels system, including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl under the tunnels…
   After that, travelers can try delicious manioc, the leading food for guerilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range. Leave Cu Chi tunnels and return to Sai Gon at the end of your trip.
   Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
    

   

   Cu Chi Tunnels

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Queen Ann Hotel or similar (3*), Upgrade to Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar (4*), Upgrade to Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar (5*)
4. 4

   Day 4 — Hanoi – Halong Bay (Sharing Cruise/Bus)

   In the morning, check out from the hotel and get pick-up by the Cruise. Take a route most scenic to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival at Halong, you get to enjoy a cruise on the Bay to better explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.
   After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long Bay, you'll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming, so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can opt to attend the activities taking part in the boat or relax for the day.
   Overnight on cruise.
    

   

   Halong Bay

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Le Journey Cruise or similar (3*), Upgrade to La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar (4*), Upgrade to Doris Cruise or similar (5*)
5. 5

   Day 5 — Halong Bay - Hanoi (Sharing Cruise/Bus)

   Rise early for a lesson in Tai Chi or just to enjoy a hearty breakfast. The boat will make its way back to the port stopping at the Limestone Cave, full of stalagmites and stalactites. From here, it's clear to sail back to the main harbor and return to Hanoi around 17:00. Free at your leisure time.
   Overnight in Hanoi.
    

   

   Halong Bay

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: San Premium Hotel or similar (3*), Upgrade to Tirant Hotel or similar (4*), Upgrade to Apricot Hotel and Spa or similar (5*)
6. 6

   Day 6 — Hanoi Fly to Luang Prabang (Flight Included)

   Have breakfast at the hotel, have some free leisure time until there will be a private cab to transfer you to the airport, and be ready for the next flight to Luang Prabang.
   On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your 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.
   Evening, free on our own to explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.
   Overnight in Luang Prabang.
    

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Villa Chitdara or similar (3*), Upgrade to Maison Dalabua or similar (4*), Upgrade to Pullman Hotel or similar (5*)
7. 7

   Day 7 — Luang Prabang - City Tour - Kuang Si Waterfall - Sunset Cruise Dinner

   You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered).
   Breakfast, we then visit the Morning Market, where you will see such diverse offerings. Then we visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground. Continue to the National Museum at the former Royal Palace 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. Then transfer by private vehicle to Khouang Si waterfall. On the way, you can visit to the Lao ethnic minority group at Ban Na Ouane Village, H'Mong Village. Once at the waterfalls, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Khouang Si waterfalls and pass by the Asian bear rescue center. Swimming in the refreshing waters is possible.
   Late afternoon, we go to boat pier to embark on a traditional cruise for sunset dinner. The 2.5 hours slow boat trip gives us the opportunity to see the view of the city from Mekong River. We continue sailing to Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden with the most beautiful sunset area. Enjoy our time with dinner before returning to our pier. Transfer to the hotel for overnight.
   Overnight in Luang Prabang.
    

   

   Wat Xieng Thong

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Villa Chitdara or similar (3*), Upgrade to Maison Dalabua or similar (4*), Upgrade to Pullman Hotel or similar (5*)
8. 8

   Day 8 — Luang Prabang Departure

   After breakfast, free at your leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight out to the next destination. Trip Ends.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively
* Price for Child applies when child of 3-11 years stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Infants below the age of 2 must pay an additional charge of $137.00 for a seat in coach, and share a room (Basic 3* Hotel) with two adults (one infant per room maximum).
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* We have the right to change your accommodation into split rooms.

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