Rout	:	Vientiane - Nam Ngum Lake – Vang Vieng - Luang prabang – Hanoi –Dangnang – Hoian – Hue – Hochiminh City
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Features:

A trip with lively imagines and the major sites of the two countries in Indochina such as: landscapes and population of Vietnam, and Laos – Land of Millions of Elephants. Hotels with good comfort and a visit throughout Vientiane and many original services will bring you about an excellent balance in this area in terms of history.
Extraordinary Indochina, so much liked, so much song, for the wonders which nature is endowed with generosity as for the heads with work of art that was born to create. The timeless beauties of Halong Bay and majestic banks of Mekong River are decorated by the refinement of the Hue mausoleum. On the way from Vietnam to Laos you will go from rapture to dazzling and have unforgettable memories about Indochina.
Itinerary in details

Day 1: Arrival Vientiane – Highlights of Vientiane (L/D)

 

You are welcomed by a local guide at Wattay international airport. Then transfer to your hotel. in the afternoon enjoy a city tour to Wat Sisaket with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues, Wat Prakeo, which was the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha, which today lives in Bangkok, also visit Wat Simuang and other sites you will see include That Luang monument, the great sacred stupa, and next door, Vientiane's own Patouxay (Victory Gate), Centrally located on Lane Xang Avenue, this monument was built in the 1960s to commemorate those who died in past wars. The monument was modeled after the Arc de Triumph in Paris, yet retains its Laotian identity with traditional decorative motifs. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city. Last visiting of this day is to take a short walk for the reddish sunset on the Mekong riverbank.
Dinner is served in a famous restaurant with a traditional Laos Music and dancing accompaniment. Then return to your hotel.

Day 2: Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake – Vang Vieng (B/L/D)
After a full breakfast, begin the drive to overland to Vang Vieng by private car. En route, you could witness the beautiful scenery and take a short stop observing the traditional salt extraction (salt making village). Enjoy seeing the way of life of local people along the road and also observe sticky rice wine distillation at Ban Pak Kha Nhoung. Then continue to take a boat trip about 30 minutes on Nam Ngum dam (282 Paradise islands) at 92km on road No.10. This is the largest lake in Laos. This artificial lake was built to produce electricity and was indeed the first hydroelectric dam ever built in Laos. Activities of traditional catching fish would be found here. Enjoy your lunch with Lao main dishes by the lakeside. Late afternoon, continue to overnight in Vang Vieng, a small town situated on the skeleton of Nam Xong River and facing forward to evergreen mounts. For the rest of time, free at leisure. Dinner will be served on the terrace.

 

 

Day 3: Vang Vieng – Luang prabang (B/L/D)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel; visit the local market and then the Tham Jang caves through which flows a crystal clear stream before continuing the drive to Luang Prabang. This memorable afternoon drive passes through splendid scenery and past many panoramic lookout points on the winding mountaintop road. There are several stops en route to take in the scenery. You will arrive in Luang Prabang early in the evening, check into the hotel, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or the hotel (depending on time factor). Welcome to Luang Prabang, the former royal capital & crown jewel of the ancient Lane Xang Empire the Land of a Million Elephants.

Day 4: Luang prabang – Temples and Around Luang Prabang (B/L)

 

After breakfast, enjoy a half -day exploration around Luang Prabang, the one of the World Heritage Sites in Laos named by UNESCO. Well known as rich in cultural heritage, the seat of timeless culture, and epitomizes the graceful architectural style.
Visit Wat Mai, built in 1796, the five tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) and its big columns decorated in Lao motif, National Museum, once a king's palace. A collection of personal artifacts belonging to the former Royal Family. Phou Sii hill naturally stands right in the center of the small charming city. Climb its 320 steps sight-seeing the whole views of town for many miles in each direction. Wat Phu Sii situates at atop mountain, along side the clue of Indochina war anti-aircraft guns! Wat Xieng Thong temple further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, its several roofs sweeping low to the ground. Here see also the impressive "tree of life" mosaic. Wat Vixoun temple, the site of unique stylistically shaped as a Half melon stupa, originally built entirely of wood, was for many years a museum of architecture.
You can find dinner on your own arrangement at any number of fine international restaurants and Lao beer is an excellent taste and differs from other, and many types of oversea wine are also available at reasonable prices.

Day 5: Luang prabang – Mekong River Cruise to Pak Ou Cave (B/L)
If you wish, make an early start with your guide to witness or participate in the local tradition of alms giving to the monks. In the city, some 300 monks file through silently collecting alms. This is an amazing sight and your guide will be on hand to demonstrate and explain this important ritual. Then return to your hotel for breakfast.
Then on board a traditional boat along the mystery Mekong River to visit the famous & sacred Buddha Caves. From the cave, overlooking the confluence of the Mekong “the Mother of river” & Ou Rivers, has been housed to many thousands of Buddha images that were placed here by local people since 16th century. Walk through the caves before having the romantic picnic lunch which will be served at a bamboo cottage, where you can satisfy panoramic view of mountain ranks and turquoise green rivers.
On the returned route, take a short visit the rice wine distillation (Lao Traditional whiskey-Lauw Lao) at Ban Xang Hai village. Forward to the hotel to relax or explore on your own. Luang Prabang is a wonderful walking town, and you can find dinner on your own at any number of fine international restaurants.
Tonight, if you’d like, your guide escort you the local nightlife - shopping at Night market (Night Bazaar), disco or Lao circle dancing ( Lamvong ) techniques.

Day 6: Luang Prabang – Kuang SII Waterfall – Hanoi - Vietnam (B/D)
After breakfast, drive with your guide by car to the Kwang Sii waterfall. The fall cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools. If you’d like, bring a bathing suite if you’d like to swim. After ward, transfer to the Airport flying to Hanoi.  
Tour guide will meet you on arrival at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Then pick you up to visit Museum of Ethnology – the most beautiful and biggest one in Hanoi, Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam's first university, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and walking on 36 old streets. Have dinner at local restaurant. Especially you will have a golden chance to see Water puppet performances in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 7: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
After breakfast, the guide will take you to HoChiMinh complex, including HoChi Minh’s Mausoleum the final resting place of Vietnamese great Father or Uncle Ho, President HoChiMinh’s stilt house, Ho ChiMinh Museum, One pillar Pagoda. Leave there for the Temple of Literature- the first college of Vietnam and the place dedicating to Confucianism. Having lunch at restaurant with traditional food. Then driving 3 hours through the Red River Delta , green rice fields to Ha Long City. Arrive in Ha long City, we transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ha long

Day 8: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)
Have breakfast at hotel before transferring to the Harbor, start to discover the World Natural Heritage, visiting Heaven Palace and wooden stakes Caves – one of the most beautiful Caves in Ha long Bay .Enjoying your seafood lunch while cruising around Fishing village, stone Dog island, incense burner islet, Fighting Cock islet (A 4-hour boat trip)... back to Ha long Wharf .The Guide will take you to see Ceramic village before reaching Hanoi . Dinner at your own .Overnight in Hanoi

Day 9: Hanoi – Danang – Hoian (B/L)
Have breakfast .Transfer to Noi Bai airport for the domestic flight to Da Nang in the morning Arrival at Danang. You will be greeted by our guide who will begin by escorting you on a tour of Danang City, including the Cham Museum, Marble Mountain before leaving for Hoi An check into hotel, followed by some free time to explore. Overnight in Hoi An

Day 10: Hoian Tour (B/L/D)
Have breakfast .Today.  You’ll have a guided visit to the Ancient Town of Hoi An with Japanese covered bridge, Quan Cong temple and Tan Ky House. Lunch at local restaurant. Following the tour there is free time to discover Hoi An.  Free yourself for discovering Hoi An town. Have dinner and your overnight stay will be in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoian - Hue (B/L/D)
After Breakfast .Transfer to Da Nang (the views from top of Hai Van Pass are excellent – you’ll be able to see Lang Co beach, then continuing on our way to Hue. Sightseeing tours in Hue.  You will visit the  Imperial citadel and the Dong Ba market. Lunch & dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hue

Day 12: Hue Tour (B/L)

 

After Breakfast . Boat ride on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Tomb.
Lunch at local restaurant.  You will have time to take a rest and enjoy the surroundings in Hue city. Overnight at hotel in Hue

Day 13: Hue – Sai Gon (B/L)
Have breakfast . Transfer to Phu Bai airport for domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh.  Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Transfer to the hotel. City tour to see the centre of city: Notre Dame Cathedral, History Museum, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda. Grand Theatre, China Town, Center Post Office and enjoy the Saigon business life. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 14: Hochiminh City – Cuchi Tunnel (B/L/D)
Breakfast. Visit Cu chi Tunnels - the underground Village famous in the American War. Back to town. Drive back to Saigon. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit Thong Nhat Conference Hall (former Independence Palace), War Museum or Historical Museum and chine town. Enjoy Water Puppet Show. Dinner at local restaurant.  Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 15: Hochiminh City – My Tho (B/L/D)
Have Breakfast. Coach trip to My Tho and take a boat trip to the island. Visit fruit gardens and enjoy tropical fruits. Lunch at  restaurant. Back to Ho Chi Minh City. Free time for shopping in Ho Chi Minh city. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 16: Departure (B)
Breakfast .Free time for discovering to  handicraft and Lacquer ware workshops in Ho Chi Minh. Transfer to the airport for departure. End of Tour
The Tour Price list on request

Tour Price Includes: Accommodation in hotels, basing on Double or Twin room with daily breakfast Transfer by air-conditioned car as itinerary All entrance fees & permits during guided time Local English or French speaking guide Boat trip on Halong bay & Cat Ba , Perfume river & Mekong delta Meals mentioned in the program Huong Hai Junk cruise on Halong Bay Train Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi (Soft sleepers, Air conditioner, 4 persons in one Cabin) Mineral water: 1 bottle/pax/day

Tour Price Excludes: Meals not mentioned in the program Visa arrangement Domestic and international flights with airport taxes Tip and gratitude Travel insurance and personal expenses