11 Days Peaceful Laos Package Tour
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Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, either Domestic or International arrival, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for our driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it.
Transfer to hotel for check in (Check in time is 14:00 and early check in is not included).
Rest of the day, you are free to explore the Hanoi Old Quarter. Hoan Kiem lake is also known as Lake of the Restored Sword. This lake is a lovely place to go for a walk, jog, or sit along the lake. You can also visit Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge. You can try local beer or enjoy local street food. Also, Hanoi Egg Coffee is a must-try specialty in the capital city.
Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast at hotel, our guide picks up at hotel.
Sightseeing today includes explore Vietnam’s charming capital. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, start a Hanoi’s key sites:
The Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and stilt house)
The Presidential Palace, the nearby One Pillar Pagoda
The Temple of Literature;
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
Then visit Hoa Lo Prison - better known in the west as “the Hanoi Hilton,” was first a French colonial jail for Vietnamese political prisoners and later used during the Vietnam War for American pilots held as prisoners of war.
End the day’s, watch the traditional water puppet show.
Return to hotel after the show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Have breakfast at hotel.
Our guide will meet you at your hotel and start 110km journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short break on the way.
Upon arrival, visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
After lunch, leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.
Embark on a traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,...and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
Then arrive Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
Around 17:00: Return to Hanoi.
Drop you off at your hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Have breakfast at hotel and check out.
The journey begins with a transfer from Hanoi to either Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay, where guests board the cruise around midday. After a welcome drink and safety briefing, lunch is served while the boat sails through stunning limestone karsts and emerald waters.
In the afternoon, travelers take part in signature activities such as visiting a cave, exploring hidden lagoons by kayak or bamboo boat, and possibly swimming in calm, scenic areas. Depending on the route, the cruise may also pass floating villages or quieter, less crowded spots. As the boat anchors for the night, guests can relax on the sundeck and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
In the evening, a sunset party sets a relaxing tone, followed by a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and dinner onboard. Guests can then unwind with optional activities like squid fishing, socializing at the bar, or simply enjoying the tranquil night views over the bay.
Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong. Have brunch on board before returning to Halong pier then transfer back to Hanoi.
Then transfer to the airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, meet our driver holding you name on board at exit lobby and transfer to hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Have breakfast at hotel.
Pick up at hotel and transfer to experience Basket boat tour at Cam Thanh Village where you are able to learn something about local fishing industry and its locally cultural life. You cannot miss visiting the seven hectare water coconut woods with the unique ecosystem of water coconut trees. This place is a relic of the film revolutionary base during the war between US army and Hoi An people. You will be told about the safety instruction how to get balanced on the round basket boat, how to paddle in it a proper way. Of course, life jacket will be provided to you and our local people will help you how to navigate it. We will you be confident until you can row it by yourself. You can also enjoy a great round basket performance on the river which is awesome that you can see only one time in your lifetime.
After lunch at local restaurant, you will discover the Hoi An Ancient Town, the second UNESCO Site of the day, on a guided walking tour. Soak up the historic atmosphere of the former trading port and visit the vibrant local market, the Ancient House, Fu Jian Assembly Hall, and an 18th-century covered bridge built in Japanese style. Hoi An is also a growing hub of textile manufacture, and you have the option to see where residents tend silkworms and weave fine-quality silk fabric from the cocoons they produce.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Enjoy breakfast at hotel.
Around 09:00: Our guide will meet you at the hotel’s lobby and start the tour.
We will cycle (transfer by car is available with surcharge) to Hoi An’s colorful central market. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. So make sure your camera is handy.
We continue to Tra Que vegetable village where we will have a cooking class
At Tra Que, we will have a welcome drink for rest. Then, we walk through the vegetable gardens where local farmers work on their fields, using the traditional methods of hundreds of years ago, no electrical machinery here.
You will relax with Foot herbal massage
After the foot massage, it’s time to cook lunch. We will go to the restaurant & work together with the chef. With the instructions of the chef, we will learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food.
After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked.
Back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Have breakfast at hotel.
This day is free for your own plan.
You can visit famous tailor-made shops in here or nearby beaches as An Bang Beach or Cua Dai Beach by yourself.
Some other suggestions:
- My Son Sactuary (half day tour could be added upon your request)
- Night Market: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Hoi An Night Market. Browse through a wide range of stalls selling handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, and local street food. It's a great place to shop for unique gifts and immerse yourself in the local culture.
- Traditional Cultural Performances (Ky Uc Hoi An): Catch a traditional performance at one of the cultural centers in Hoi An. Experience captivating shows featuring traditional music, dance, and storytelling that showcase the rich heritage of the region.
- Boat Ride on the Thu Bon River: Embark on a relaxing boat ride along the Thu Bon River. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance and admire the illuminated lanterns along the riverbanks. It's a wonderful way to take in the beauty of Hoi An at night.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Have breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Da Nang International Airport to take domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, meet our driver holding you name on board at exit lobby and transfer to hotel for check-in (Check in time is 14.00, Early check-in is NOT included and subject to hotel’s availability).
Spend this day free and relax. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Have breakfast at hotel.
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, depart to Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Return to hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Have breakfast at hotel.
Meet our guide and driver at hotel lobby. Take a smooth one-and-half-hour ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.
On arrival at My Tho, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant, then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Have breakfast at hotel.
Free until our driver pick you up and transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Service ends.
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