16 days tour

16 Days Faces Of Asia: Thailand - Laos - Vietnam

$ 3,694 .48 USD

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16 Days Faces Of Asia: Thailand - Laos - Vietnam

This tour includes:

Transport

all overland trips and transfers in Laos and Vietnam in air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

local German-speaking tour guide

Meals

Meals according to program (F=breakfast, M=lunch, A=dinner)

Flights

Scheduled flights from Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Dรผsseldorf with Qatar Airways or another renowned airline to Bangkok and back from Siem Reap in Economy Class including all taxes and fees (subject to change by the airline) Flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang in Economy Class with Bangkok Airways Flight from Luang Prabang to Hanoi in Economy Class with Vietnam Airlines Flights within Vietnam: Hanoi-Danang and Hue-Saigon in Economy Class with Vietnam Airlines

Accommodation

2 nights in a 3-4 * hotel in Bangkok (national category) 3 nights in 3* hotels in Laos (national category) 8 nights in 3*- 4* hotels in Vietnam (national category), including one night on a junk in Halo Bay Planned hotels or equivalent: Bangkok: Furama Silom ***/*, Cross Vibe Sukhumvit **** Luang Prabang: Luang Say Inn *** Hanoi: Hong Ngoc Cochinchine *** Hoi An: Oriental Hoi An *** Hue: Park View Hotel **** Ho Chi Minh(Saigon): Acnos Grand ***

Not included:

Others

Visa fees for Laos Visa fees for Vietnam, if applicable, currently free of charge Visa for entry to Thailand free of charge Optional excursion programs are available: Pak Ou cave near Luang Prabang; Cu Chi tunnel near Saigon

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Itinerary of your trip 16 Days Faces Of Asia: Thailand - Laos - Vietnam

  • Day 1 Day: Flight To Bangkok (Catering On Board)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day: Flight To Bangkok (Catering On Board)

      Flight from Frankfurt, Berlin, Dรผsseldorf or Munich to Bangkok (other airports on request, surcharge possible).

  • Day 2 Arrival In Bangkok (On-Board Catering)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Bangkok (On-Board Catering)

      Arrival in Bangkok. Reception by the tour guide, transfer to the hotel and free time. 2 nights in Bangkok.

  • Day 3 Exploring Bangkok (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Exploring Bangkok (F)

      Today you set off on an exploration tour of Bangkok. You will visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po), the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimmit) and the Marble Temple (Wat Benjamabophit). Free time in the afternoon.

  • Day 4 From Bangkok To Luang Prabang (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      From Bangkok To Luang Prabang (F)

      Transfer to the flight to Bangkok and welcome to Luang Prabang, the jewel on the Mekong! Arrival at Luang Prabang airport, transfer to the hotel and free time. Your room will be available from 14.00 hrs. Relax and refresh yourself at the hotel or take some time to explore the city on your own.


      3 nights at the hotel in Luang Prabang.

  • Day 5 Luang Prabang (And Pak Ou Cave), (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Luang Prabang (And Pak Ou Cave), (F)

      The city of Luang Prabang, with its privileged location where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet and at the foot of an ancient mountain range, is one of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Asia. You are sure to explore the cityโ€™s oldest temple, Vat Visoun, the temples of Vat Xieng Thong and Vat Senna. To make the most of your visit to this picturesque city, our tour guide will share his knowledge of Luang Prabangโ€™s history, architecture and culture with you.


      Free time in the afternoon or participate in the optional sightseeing program: Pak-Ou Cave


      Cruise on the Mekong River by local motorboat to Pak-Ou Cave, an extraordinary Buddhist site in the Luang Prabang area. During this excursion on the Mekong, lined with karst rocks and small villages, you can observe life on the banks of the river. After climbing the steps to the entrance of the cave, hundreds of Buddha statues await you.

  • Day 6 Luang Prabang And Kuangsy Waterfall (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Luang Prabang And Kuangsy Waterfall (B)

      In the morning, visit the National Museum in the former royal palace with a collection of personal belongings of the royal family.


      Then drive to the KuangSy waterfalls, one of the highlights in the Luang Prabang area. These unique waterfalls consist of limestone formations and countless turquoise pools. Enjoy the surroundings and refresh yourself in the pools!

  • Day 7 From Luang Prabang To Hanoi (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      From Luang Prabang To Hanoi (F)

      Free time until transfer to Luang Prabang airport for the flight to Hanoi in the afternoon. The rooms are at your disposal until noon.


      Reception at Hanoi airport, transfer to the hotel and free time. 2 nights in Hanoi.

  • Day 8 Hanoi - Capital Of Vietnam (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi - Capital Of Vietnam (F)

      In the morning, start your full-day discovery tour of the capital with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed mid-June to mid-August). This is a tribute to the architecture of the Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow, a traditional stilt house and the one-pillar pagoda from the 11th century. Later you will visit the Ethnographic Museum. This was founded in 1997 at the Francophonie Summit; it is both a research center and a public museum that provides interesting information about the countryโ€™s 54 ethnic groups.


      In the afternoon, visit the Van Mieu Temple of Literature, located on the site where Vietnamโ€™s first university was founded. The university was built in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong for the education of princes and mandarins. With its courtyards, altars and roofs, Van Mieu is a special example of traditional Vietnamese architecture. The tour then continues to the Old Quarter district and the area around Sword Lake. In the evening, you will experience a traditional water puppet theater performance - an art form that was invented a thousand years ago by farmers from the Red River Delta region and was eventually used for royal entertainment during the Ly and Tran dynasties.

  • Day 9 Hanoi - Halong (F/M/A)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi - Halong (F/M/A)

      In the morning, you will leave Hanoi for Halong Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which you will reach around midday. Board a modern wooden junk built in the traditional style and explore one of the most impressive karst landscapes in Southeast Asia. On board, you can enjoy the local delicacies from the sea during lunch and dinner. You will also spend the night on board.

  • Day 10 Halong - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Halong - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An (F)

      If you get up early in the morning, you will have the best view of the bay with its clear water. After breakfast, you will pass the spectacular sandstone formations of Halong. Discover this remote and idyllic part of the bay and its unique islands. Disembark the boat at around 10:30 and transfer to Hanoi airport. Flight to Danang in the afternoon, welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Hoi An. 2 nights in Hoi An.

  • Day 11 Hoi An (F/M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hoi An (F/M)

      In the morning, you cycle through a lagoon landscape to the small village of Tra Que, which is famous for its vegetable cultivation. Here you will explore herb, spice and vegetable gardens, which you can recognize from afar by their smell. Help the local farmers with the harvest to get some mint and basil for your subsequent introduction to the secrets of Tra Que cuisine. Of course, you can also enjoy the prepared delicacies straight away.


      In the afternoon, you will visit the historic city center of Hoi An, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among other things, you will visit the Japanese bridge, Hoi Anโ€™s landmark, the Chinese temple, old trading houses and Phung Hungโ€™s house.

  • Day 12 Hoi An - Danang - Hue (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hoi An - Danang - Hue (F)

      After breakfast, continue to the old imperial city of Hue (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The journey to Hue takes you over the Hai Van Pass (Cloud Pass). From here you have a wonderful view of the coastline of Vietnam.


      Once in Hue, you will first visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang and the Thien Mu Pagoda on the Perfume River. Hue was the capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945 under the emperors of the Nguyen dynasty. Famous for the grace of its palaces, imperial tombs, pagodas and temples on the banks of the Perfume River, it is a place of almost poetic beauty. Todayโ€™s program ends with a visit to the majestic, historic citadel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Hue.

  • Day 13 From Hue To Saigon (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      From Hue To Saigon (F)

      Early morning transfer to Hue airport and flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Reception and drive to the city center. You will see the most important historical sights of the city: the old Saigon post office, Notre-Dame Cathedral (probably only possible to visit outside until early 2027), the War Museum and Dong Khoi market street. Free time in the late afternoon. 2 nights in a hotel in Saigon.

  • Day 14 Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon (F/M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon (F/M)

      Drive from Saigon to the Mekong Delta near Cai Be. On a boat trip, you can observe the hustle and bustle and life in the Mekong Delta. On Tan Phong Island, you leave the boat and explore village life. You will see how residents make traditional products from water hyacinths, hut roofs from coconut leaves and delicious rice paper. Then take a sampan boat (rowing boat) on narrow, winding canals. After this adventure, continue the boat trip to An Binh Island, where you will enjoy a refreshing cup of tea accompanied by traditional music and visit a local brickworks. Disembark in Vinh Long and drive back to Saigon by car.

  • Day 15 Saigon And Departure Or Extension At The Beach Hotel (F/Board)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Saigon And Departure Or Extension At The Beach Hotel (F/Board)

      Free time until transfer to Saigon airport. The rooms are at your disposal until midday.


      Optional sightseeing program Saigon in the morning: Cu Chi tunnels


      You leave Ho Chi Minh City early in the morning and drive to the Cu Chi tunnels. Originally, the tunnels were painstakingly dug by hand by the Viet Minh (resistance forces) during the French Indochina War. This network of underground tunnels was further expanded during the American Vietnam War. At their peak, they were 200 kilometers long, 3 to 4 meters deep and equipped with kitchens, sleeping quarters, medical and sanitary facilities. At the end of the tour, you can taste the specialty of Cu Chi, khoai my luoc (boiled cassava) - which was eaten daily during the war.

  • Day 16 Arrival In Germany (Board)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Germany (Board)

      Arrival at the airport in Germany and end of the trip.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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