Laos - Vietnam tour 12 days: Uncovering Heritage Havens

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

Meals on your own. Overnight in hotel.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals               : NA

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning alms giving 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 hotel for breakfast.

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

This afternoon, continue to 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.  Meals on your own. Overnight in hotel.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals               : Breakfast

This morning transfer to the pier where you board a traditional long trail boat, for a relaxing cruise upstream on the mighty Mekong River. Enjoy stunning mountain scenery and witness the 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.

This afternoon, driving through green rice paddies and farms. On your arrival at the Kuang Si waterfall, enjoy your short walking on trails of falls to visit the bear rescued centre. Enjoy spectacular views and surrounding of 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.

Meals on your own. Overnight in hotel

Accommodation : At the hotel in Luang Prabang

Meals               : Breakfast

Free time until your transfer by our driver to the airport for your international flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival pick up and then drive to the airport for your flight to Hanoi.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hanoi

Meals               : Breakfast

Today, we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (Close on Monday, Friday & November), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. You then will move to Train Street where you have chance to see the Train come through

In the afternoon, visit the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, several of which we will see on our forthcoming trekking.

Transfer back to your hotel for free time.

In the evening, you will be picked up at 18.00 pm for Female Vespa Night Street Food tour, first you will have beautiful view and learn some history of Hanoi and learn a bit about the old quarter history and have nice picture at the old church 

Now start to ride though the alley and some busy street and driver pass the French quarter, cross some beautiful street for you to see how is Hanoi Night life then stop at a family run eatery Hanoians claim is the best spot for Bun Cha, one of the most tasty Bun Cha In Hanoi that why Obama Came to eat here in 2016, now become famous place, the people change to call this Bun Cha Obama, after enjoy Bun Cha will continue to the next place where you enjoy another food unique 

We leave Bun Cha Obame start ride up the the opera house for you have a stop to learn a bit of history and take picture of the area, then continue ride up to the ceramic road, then crossing pass Chuong Duong Bridge, then take you to eat Ngan Chay Toi at the secret restaurant as you know that only local people know about, you will eat Ngan Chay Toi kind of special and unique after eat Ngan chay toi we continue to next stop for another secret food again 

Now we ride up to Long Bien Bridge crossing one of the oldest bridge in Hanoi where you can see the red river and panorama view of Hanoi At night with beautiful view and spectacular, then we driver along of ceramic road to Ngu Xa Street to enjoy the special Pho Cuon, Cuon, Pho Chien Phong, this food unique you can't find it anywhere in Hanoi next place will driver pass many street like ho chi Minh Mausoleum and train street

Finally, we will head back into the densely packed streets of Hanoi to the train tracks where locals cook, relax, and sell their wares.  It is a bustling alley full of locals going about their nightly lives, right next to active train tracks!

Our tour winds down with a stop to a popular cafe to try the famous Vietnamese egg coffee and a top-secret desert which you only know when you travel with us!  First invented in 1946, especially it very nice location near the railly train track where you have chance to see the Train come through, it’s a delicacy of whipped egg yolk with sugar and condensed milk for sweetness, and just a drop of vinegar to fluff the eggs.  This is floated on top of a shot of espresso and dusted with cocoa powder. The end result is a coffee experience like no other, and a taste and texture reminiscent of tiaramisu.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Note: Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions we will do our best to accommodate

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hanoi

Meals               : Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and then start a 2.5 hours driving to Ha Long City. Comfort stop en route for photos and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to enjoy a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone this World Heritage Site. While being on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by swimming and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. Try the feeling of witnessing the sunset on boat is really great. Dinner on board. The captain then will anchor for the night nearby a remote island.  In the evening, there is the option for night fishing or just sit out on the deck and relax under the stars. Overnight on Junk.

Accommodation : On Ha Long Bay cruise

Meals               : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Waking up surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the bay, we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. The cruise continues to move around the bay for us to discover more secluded areas, we then take kayaking and swimming in the stunning bay. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a backup vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 2.5 hours journey to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival pick up and then transfer to your hotel in Hoian for your overnight

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hoian

Meals               : Breakfast, Lunch

08:00 am – 08:15 am: Our Car and tour guide will pick you up at hotel lobby. Reach Ba Na Hills via Cable Car.

Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car which gains 4 world scores.

Travelling through hills, contemplating the whole primitive forest and travelling freely by the Climbing Train. Come to Le Jardin D’Amour (consists of 9 gardens), Ling Ung Pagoda and Golden Bridge.

Continue to visit the French Village a classical ad romantic France with unique architectural works, peak of Chua Mountain, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple and Tru Vu Tea Shop,…

12:30 pm: Lunch at Restaurant by your own account

Join in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor games zone in Viet Nam. Discover Dinosaur Park and Jurassic Park, watch 5D, 4D and 3D cinemas, ride on Journey into the underground, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

15:00 pm: Return to the Cable Car and go down the mountain.

16:45 pm – 17:45 pm: Our Car will bring you back to your hotel. End of the tour.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hoian

Meals               : Breakfast

Today we pick up at your hotel in Da Nang and then transfer to Hoian. Then you will visit Cam Thanh village, where you can discover the beauty of Bay Mau Coconut Forest and learn how to fish like a local on a short basket boat tour in Hoi An.

In the heart of green trees, in harmony with the melodious rhythm of Basket Boat, you will experience wonderful moments!

This signature basket boat is called THUYEN THUNG! It is made of woven bamboo.

Then it's COOKING CLASS time by preparing your own lunch with local guidelines. You will be introduced to some Vietnamese dishes that you will then taste with the locals.

This friendly family get-together will end with a Hoi An herbal foot massage.

In the afternoon start walking to the Hoi An Old Town

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world.

Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.

Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.

Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm. Transfer back to your hotel in Hoian for your overnight.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hoian

Meals               : Breakfast

Start your tour today with the 4th century Cham religious sanctuary of My Son, which is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, located in a beautiful green valley surrounded by impressive mountains. While a small site, the ruins at My Son are the largest and most intact remaining in Vietnam. It is also the home to the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which records the development of the culture and history of the Cham people through their elaborate sculptures and carvings. The passable road ends about 1.5 miles from the actual site. At this point you have the option of taking a 4WD jeep or hiking the remainder of the distance to the ruins.

In the afternoon you have free time.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hoian

Meals               : Breakfast

Free time at the resort to enjoy the facilities and comforts of the finest resort in Hoi An, with breakfast included. Hoi An is now one of five UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites in Vietnam. For your leisure time, you are free to meander in Hoi An, unwind at Cua Dai Beach, indulge yourself at a spa

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hoian

Meals               : Breakfast

Free time until transferring to the airport for flight to the next destination. End of Asia King Travel’s Services.

Accommodation : NA

Meals               : Breakfast