Day 1: Vientian arrival (-/-/D)
Upon arrival, pick-up and transfer to hotel. Free at
leisure.
Day 2: Vientian city tour (B/-/D)
Full day explore Vientian, charming capital city of Laos.
Visit temple Wat Sisaket, one of the
oldest temple surviving. Next stop is Haw
Phra Kaeo. Then move to Pha That
Luang, the giant golden stupa. Continue to climb Arc De Triomphe of Laos,
Patuxai. Overnight in Vientian.
Day 3: Vientian – Luang Prabang
(B/-/D)
Morning flight to Luang Prabang. Pick up and transfer to
hotel for check-in. Afternoon visit Royal
Palace built in 1904 by French for King Sisavang Vong and the family. Then
to Wat Mai, impressive temple in
Luang Prabang. Climb up Phou Si Mountain
for stunning view, then wandering hill tribe market for shopping. Stay in Luang
Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave
(B/-/D)
5:30 AM witness Alms-giving
ceremony done by lines of monks in saffron dress. Back to hotel for breakfast.
Cruise along Mekong river, stop to
visit Pak Ou Caves. Short distance
from the Caves we visit village of Ban
Xang Hai, learn about Lau Lao, Lau Hai or Lao whisky and wine. Then move to
craft village of Ban Xang Khong. Back to center for visit famous Wat Xiang
Thong, very typical architecture of Laos. Stay in Luang Prabang.
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Kuang Si
Waterfall – Hanoi (B/-/D)
Explore craft living center of Ock Pop Tok overlooking to Mekong River. Then trip to Phosi local market filled with
traditional clothing and farm products. Short trek to Ban Ouay, H’mong hill tribe group. Then Ban Ou, Lowland Lao. Drive to Kuang Si Waterfall where you can
splash around the pool or walk along forest paths. Free time to stroll around
Bear Rescue Center. Back to old town to relax before taking flight to Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi city tour (B/-/D)
Full day city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh President’ Complex, Temple of Literature or First University
of Vietnam, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. Afternoon
visit to Museum of Ethnology before
having Rickshaw ride around the Old Quarter. Time for tasting Vietnamese coffee
at the Garden in Opera House of Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi – Halong cruise
(B/L/D)
Check out hotel and head to Halong Bay, one of 7 World
Wonders of Nature. Cruise through hundred limestone islets. Visit caves, swim
and kayak around the beach. Overnight on a 5 star cruise.
Day 8: Halong cruise – Hanoi (B/L/D)
Taichi in early morning before breakfast. Have sampan trip
to explore another cave. Brunch before coming back the shore. Drive back to
Hanoi. Free time for shopping in Old Town in Hanoi.
Day 9: Hanoi Departure (B/-/-)
Free until transfer to airport for flight home. End of the
service.
