18 days tour

In-Depth Vietnam & Laos Tour 18 Days – Private Tour

$ 1,840 .00 USD

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In-Depth Vietnam & Laos Tour 18 Days – Private Tour

This tour includes:

Flights

2 Domestic Flights: Ho Chi Minh - Danang; Danang - Hanoi 1 International Flight: Hanoi - Luang Prabang

Accommodation

* Hotel in Hanoi, Sapa, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang and Cruise on Ha Long Bay (3 Star) - Double/Twin sharing for 2 people (Extra single supplements available)

Transport

Guide

English Speaking Guide

Others

Drinking water in the car All tickets, activities, and travel permits mentioned 24/7 support

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner as mentioned

Not included:

Others

Personal expense Beverage on meals Other meals not mentioned Tips and gratuities

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip In-Depth Vietnam & Laos Tour 18 Days – Private Tour

  • Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival (-)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ho Chi Minh Arrival (-)

      Warmest welcome from the biggest city in our country – Ho Chi Minh City. Welcome to Vietnam

      Your driver and guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Check-in and relax after a long flight.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Time to relax and figure out Ho Chi Minh City. In the morning, you can stroll along Tao Dan Park, and enjoy the coffee with Saigon style while listening to the history of Vietnam. Then follow your guide to see some of the following places:  the General Post Office (GPO), Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City People Committee, and War Remnants Museum. 

      In the afternoon, start a 2-hour trip to Cu Chi Tunnels. This place is legendary and very important during Vietnam War. Be mesmerized by the immense network of connecting underground tunnels. Watch a brief introductory video and experience the severe by going into the tunnels.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 3 Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta (Breakfast/Lunch)

      After breakfast, leave Ho Chi Minh City for Mekong Delta. During the 1.5-hour drive, pass by green rice fields before arriving at the beautiful rural My Tho. Your morning trip continues from here by motorized boat on the Tien River to the Tortoise Islet. On the way, see the fishing port, boat-building workshops, and the Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn Islet.

      Next, walk into the village, where you can visit a local fruit garden and enjoy the tropical fruit while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by islanders. Here you also can join the daily activities of the local people and take in the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. Visit the bee house, and take a picture of the snakes. Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden.

      The boat cruise will lead you through Bao Dinh Canal, entering Ben Tre province — “the land of coconuts.” Here you’ll see a typical agricultural model called “Garden – Pond – Cage,” before visiting the coconut candy-making shop.

      Next, enjoy a rowing boat trip on the small canal, fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s trees. After your boat ride, relax in a hammock or take a bike ride around the island before farewell time to return Ho Chi Minh City.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City  (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 4 Ho Chi Minh – Flight To Danang (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ho Chi Minh – Flight To Danang (Breakfast)

      Enjoy the atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh City and walk around the streets before transferring to the airport for a domestic flight to Da Nang.

      Upon arrival, the driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is your time to explore this City.

      Overnight in Danang.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Danang (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 5 Danang – Ba Na Hills – Hoi An (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Danang – Ba Na Hills – Hoi An (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Transfer to Ba Na Hills first thing in the morning to take in the breathtaking views from the summit, reached by cable car. Following your arrival, visit the renowned Golden Bridge for sightseeing and photo ops before moving on to the Debay Wine Cellar and the flower garden Le Jardin D’amour, which both have a variety of lovely blooms. To view the architecture in French Village, which is located at an elevation of 1138 meters, take a different cable car route. Enjoy a lunch buffet.

      You will spend more time playing games at Fantasy Amusement Park in the afternoon (most regular games and the 4D movie are already included in the tour package, but only a few games have prizes; you must pay an additional fee for these), then ride the cable car back to your hotel in Hoi An.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 6 Hoi An City Tour (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hoi An City Tour (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Start the day with a visit to Bay Mau Coconut Forrest where you will enjoy a unique basket boat ride. After the boat ride, walk around  the ancient town and you will visit: 

      The Phuc Kien Assembly Hall: an ornate Chinese-style temple that was first built as a traditional assembly area in which the ethnic Chinese Phuc Kien (Fujian) tribes could come together and socialize before it was turned into a place of worship. 

      The Old House of Tan Ky: is described as the perfect example of an 18th-century merchant’s house that has been well-maintained by over 7 generations and counting. In the Old House, your guide will take you through the antique-filled rooms where you’ll find relics of the prospering trade cultural exchanges between the Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese.

      The Japanese Covered Bridge: the most famous bridge of its kind in Vietnam and probably the most visited tourist spot in the city, built by the Japanese community back in the day to reach the Chinese quarters. The Phung Hung House is a two storey building that features a fusion of Chinese and Japanese architectural design, plus handicrafts that showcase the culture and heritage of Vietnam.

      Next, head to Tra Que Vegetable village. After lunch, walk around to visit the local activities of the farmers in this unique village where vegetable farming is one of the main earn of living.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 7 Hoi An – Danang – Flight To Hanoi (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hoi An – Danang – Flight To Hanoi (Breakfast)

      Enjoy the last moments in Hoi An before a transfer to Danang for a flight to Hanoi capital.

      Check-in at your hotel and relax after your flight.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 8 Hanoi City Tour (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi City Tour (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Today, you have the opportunity to learn more about Hanoi deeper. Visit the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum first. The Temple of Literature, widely known as the first university in Vietnam, is the next stop on the tour. It was constructed in 1070. This temple is now regarded as a key symbol of Hanoi.


      Visit the Museum of Ethnology after lunch to learn about the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam and their rich customs. Return to Hoan Kiem Lake after that, then embark on a fun 1-hour cyclo to experience the Old Quarter’s afternoon vibe and watch a Water Puppet show.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 9 Hanoi – Sapa By Shuttle Bus – Fansipan Mount (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi – Sapa By Shuttle Bus – Fansipan Mount (Breakfast)

      Today, we will take you from Hanoi to Sapa on a newly-constructed highway by shuttle bus. And now, get ready to observe a dramatic change from the hectic metropolitan life of Hanoi to the hilly rustic Sapa. The road trip lasts for around 6 hours.


      In the afternoon, start a cable car trip to explore the Fansipan Mount – known as the “roof of Indochina” at the height of 3,143m. There you can get a panoramic view of both Vietnam and China. Conquering the mount has been a pride for all adventurers.


      Back to Sapa and overnight at a hotel in Sapa


      Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 10 Hiking: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hiking: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (Breakfast/Lunch)

      A full-day 15-km trek to Muong Hoa Valley today rewards you with an up-and-down winding journey through the vast greenish terraced rice paddies, home to the Black Hmong indigenous. Don’t forget to cast an eye over the interesting daily activities of the natives there as well as the smiliest faces of the tribal children studying in a school at the back of the village.


      Get picked up by a taxi at the end of the day for a transfer back to Sapa town.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 11 Sapa – Hanoi By Shuttle Bus (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sapa – Hanoi By Shuttle Bus (Breakfast)

      Spend the morning exploring the charm of Sapa town at your own leisure. You can have a walk or a lot of photo opportunities and visit Sapa Market, Ham Rong Mountain, Sapa Stone Church...etc.


      In the afternoon, say goodbye to Sapa and get back to Hanoi by limousine shuttle bus.



      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 12 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay On Cruise (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi – Ha Long Bay On Cruise (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

      Today is set for an insight into the marvelous Ha Long Bay from Hanoi. 

      7:30 – 8.30: Picked up by shuttle bus at your hotel and head for Halong Bay.

      12:30- 13:00: Embark on a cruise after the check-in procedure at the pier and enjoy a welcome drink.

      13:00- 14:00: Lunch be served while cruising among wonderful limestone islands…

      14:00- 15:00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave

      15:00:  Boat moves to Luon Cave area for kayaking and swimming, hiking Titop Island if the time permitted, take photos.

      17:30: Return to the cruise, relaxing….

      19:30: Dinner is served.

      20:00: Evening entertainment options: Squid fishing, karaoke, board games, movies or star gazing on the upper deck.


      Accommodation: On Cruise in Ha Long Bay(3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 13 Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Rise early for another chance to swim or rise later and have breakfast at your leisure. Enjoy more of Halong Bay on the way back and see some Islets shaped like the Fighting Cock, Incense Urn, Lonely Dog, Finger, and Duck.

      9:30- 9:45: Check out your room.

      11:00- 12:00:  Lunch will be served on the boat on the way back to Halong Harbor.

      12:30: Return to Halong Harbor and get back to Hanoi on a shuttle bus


      Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 14 Hanoi – Flight To Luang Prabang, Laos (Brakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi – Flight To Luang Prabang, Laos (Brakfast)

      Enjoy the last moments in Hanoi before transferring to the airport for a flight to Luang Prabang, Laos.

      Arrive at Luang Prabang international airport, and get transferred to your hotel. Check-in time at the hotel is between 13h30-14h00. Time for resting at the hotel.


      Meals on your own. Overnight in hotel.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 15 Luang Prabang City Tour (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Luang Prabang City Tour (Breakfast)

      An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning almsgiving ritual to saffron-clad monks. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving this procession. Stop and visit fresh local markets and back to the hotel for breakfast.


      This morning, depart to visit Wat Visoun, the site of the impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao.  Continue to visit Wat Aham. Then, visit the most photographed temple, Vat Xiengthong. Located at the end of the peninsular close to the confluence of the Mekong and Khan Rivers.

      This afternoon, continue to the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum. Visit Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief. During Pimai, the Lao New Year, the Prabang normally housed in the Royal Palace Museum is brought and put on public display in this temple. 


       Overnight in hotel.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 16 Luang Prabang – Cruise On Mekong – Pak Ou Cave (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Luang Prabang – Cruise On Mekong – Pak Ou Cave (B)

      This morning, the ferry to another side of the Mekong to visit Ban Xiemienne village.  Take a walk to discover Wat Long Khoun temple, located in the jungle. This monastery historically had important ties with the royal family of Luang Prabang. From its beginnings, Wat Long Khoun served as a retreat center for spiritual revitalization. It was a traditional practice that the new king-designate spend three days there in ceremonial bathing and meditative retreat.


      Then, embark on a traditional long trail boat, for a relaxing cruise upstream on the mighty Mekong River. Enjoy stunning mountain scenery and witness simple rural lifestyles. You will reach Pak Ou caves at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers. In these 2 caves are displayed hundreds of sacred centuries-old Buddha images which are the object of pilgrimages during the Lao New Year festivities around mid-April. Cruise back Luang Prabang. Stop and visit Ban Xangkhong, a weaving village, where you can jump into wooden looms with local expert for practical and experience.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 17 Luang Prabang – Farming Experience – Kuang Si Falls (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Luang Prabang – Farming Experience – Kuang Si Falls (Breakfast)

      After breakfast, spend the morning exploring the rice culture and farming experience with some hands-on activities along the way. Be welcomed by the hospitable farmers who will show you how rice is grown and harvested. You can plant rice in the rice paddy together with the farmers while seeing the buffalos plow the rice paddies. Discover what rice can be used to produce different products.


      This afternoon, driving through green rice paddies and farms. On your arrival at the Kuang Si waterfall, enjoy your short walk on trails of falls to visit the bear rescued center. Enjoy spectacular views and the surrounding orchids inside the park and falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools. Return to Luang Prabang.


      Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang (3*) - Double/Twin Sharing

  • Day 18 Luang Prabang – Departure (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Luang Prabang – Departure (Breakfast)

      Free time until your transfer by our driver to the airport for your international flight.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’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

Personal

You’ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

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: 6 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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