Meals

As per the tour program: B=breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide French/German/Spanish/ Russian/ Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Hygieneprotocol

For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19.  Please note, to enter Vietnam you need to provide a vaccination certificate for Covid-19, in Laos and Thailand you can enter without a certificate but need to provide a negative PCR or rapid test issued no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. In Cambodia, if you do not have the vaccination certificate you will be obligated to make a test at the airport upon arrival.  Please contact our team before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements

Accommodation

HOTEL LIST 3-star hotel Hanoi: San Premium Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh: Queen Ann Hotel or similar Luang Prabang: Villa Chitdara or similar 4-star hotel Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar Luang Prabang: Maison Dalabua or similar 5-star hotel Hanoi: Apricot Hotel and Spa or similar Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Luang Prabang: Pullman Hotel or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Flights

Flights with 20kg allowance luggage included: Ho Chi Minh city to Hanoi Hanoi to Luang Prabang ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Not included:

Others

X International flights and departure taxes X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec, 21 Jan (Tet) X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in Vietnam) if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person, Cambodia:$30/person) X Services not mentioned above

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Welcome To Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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.
Day 2 Mekong Delta (B/L) Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta (B/L) Join A Group Tour

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.
Day 3 Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day Tour (B) – Fly To Hanoi - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day Tour (B) – 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.

HIGHLIGHT

Cu Chi underground tunnels: Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extend over 220km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

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.
Day 4 Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) Sharing Cruise/Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) 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.
Day 5 Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/Brunch) Sharing Cruise/Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/Brunch) 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.
Day 6 Hanoi Fly To Luang Prabang (B) – Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Fly To Luang Prabang (B) – 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.
Day 7 Luang Prabang – City Tour – Khoang Si Waterfall – Sunset Cruise Dinner (B,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang – City Tour – Khoang Si Waterfall – Sunset Cruise Dinner (B,D)

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. This early morning ritual dates back generations in Laos. Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the almsgiving ritual. (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 as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Then we visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. 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. You will enjoy feeling the mist of the cool, turquoise waters of the different waterfalls. 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.
Day 8 Luang Prabang Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

After breakfast, free at your leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight out

to the next destination.

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Discover Vietnam And Laos In 8 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Discover Vietnam And Laos In 8 Days

Welcome To Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Mekong Delta (B/L) Join A Group Tour

Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day Tour (B) – Fly To Hanoi - Flight Included

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) Sharing Cruise/Bus

Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/Brunch) Sharing Cruise/Bus

Hanoi Fly To Luang Prabang (B) – Flight Included

Luang Prabang – City Tour – Khoang Si Waterfall – Sunset Cruise Dinner (B,D)

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

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