icon7 Days Glimpse of Vietnam and Laos Tour

Tour Route:Hanoi – Halong Bay – Luang Prabang
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Start your 1-week journey from the profound city of Vietnam, Hanoi. Hop on a cruise in Halong Bay with multiple water sports. Then transfer to the UNESCO city of Luang Prabang, sightseeing the French-style buildings around the city and trying Laotian style spa!

Tour Code: INT-VL-VL07
Tour Type: Escorted Tour with Private Guide and Driver
Day 1

Vietnam: Hanoi arrival (1 night)

Day 2

Vietnam: Hanoi city exploration (1 night)

Day 3

Vietnam: Halong Bay cruise tour (1 night)

Day 4

Laos: Back to Hanoi; Flight to Luang Prabang (1 night)

Day 5

Laos: Luang Prabang city and local life exploration (1 night)

Day 6

Laos: Boat trip to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfall (1 night)

Day 7

Laos: Luang Prabang departure (1 night)

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Highlights of This Trip

Discover the best parts of the journey - the highlights that will make your trip truly memorable.

Hanoi City Exploration
Hanoi City Exploration

Never miss out on the Hanoi city exploration, Vietnam's capital city.

Explore historic temples, taste delicious street food, and experience the local culture. From ancient pagodas to bustling markets, we will show you the best of this vibrant city on this unforgettable trip.

Halong Bay Cruise
Sail through Halong Bay's Beauty!

Get ready for an amazing adventure in Vietnam's Halong Bay.

Hop aboard a cruise ship and sail through emerald waters surrounded by thousands of towering limestone islands. You'll explore caves, go kayaking, and savor delicious meals while soaking in the breathtaking natural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Take a Traditional Weaving Adventure!

Take a weaving adventure in a charming weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. Discover the art of weaving as locals guide you through vibrant traditions, creating a hands-on experience that connects you to the heart of their culture.

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Refreshing Swim in Kuang Si Waterfall

Dive into nature's oasis at Kuang Si Waterfall. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear pools, surrounded by lush greenery. Experience pure bliss as you unwind in this natural paradise.

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Laos-Style Spa Treatment

Enjoy the serenity with a Laos-style spa treatment. Let ancient traditions rejuvenate your senses as skilled therapists pamper you with soothing techniques, bringing relaxation and harmony to your body and mind.

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Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Hanoi Arrival

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Welcome to Hanoi!

Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is at your leisure for recovery.

Note: If your arrival time is early, and you prefer to explore the city instead of taking a nap, please kindly tell our travel consultant, and we’ll recommend one of our suggested activities like enjoying the Hanoi food tour by motorbike at night, or having a half-day cooking class, or walking around the Hanoi food street.

Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: NA
Day 1 Day 1
Day 2

Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

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Enjoy your breakfast. In the morning at 8:00 am - 8:30 am, you will be met by our tour guide at your hotel, start to explore the city of Hanoi. The morning’s activities include:

1. Tran Quoc Pagoda: located on the shores of West Lake, this pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism, a must-see for any of Hanoi city tour.
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: one of the most famous works in Vietnam. With great cultural and historical value, it will expand your understanding of the country.
3. One Pillar Pagoda: Hanoi’s iconic landmark not to be missed, famous for its extraordinary architecture. This Pagoda is not only a famous tourist attraction but also a religious stop for local pilgrims.
4. Temple of Literature: one of the top historical attractions in Hanoi, which is the first university in Vietnam. The temple represents Vietnamese ancient architecture and traditional fondness for learning.

End of the sightseeing, you will have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, and then take a rest.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy the following activities:

1. Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple: famous for its peaceful beauty, cultural as well as historical values.
2. Taking a traditional cyclo tour through the Old Quarter: the fascinating experience of rickshaws driving around the Old Quarter and experience the daily life of the local.
3. Savor the best street food in the world: never miss out the Vietnam food

After the tour, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Hanoi. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3

Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

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In the morning, after breakfast, our driver will pick you up at about 8:00 am, and then head to the cruise port of Halong Bay. It takes about 3 hours to arrive. Upon arrival, the cruise staff will help you with the check-in at around 12:00 am.

Welcome onboard in Halong Bay! You will be greeted with a welcome drink and the introduction and guidelines. Then, you will enjoy the lunch onboard in the elegant dining room.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy some exciting activities such as sightseeing, kayaking, or swimming according to each cruise’s itinerary.

While onboard, you can take advantage of the leisure time of the Spa, Beauty, and Massage services surrounded by the stunning scenery around you. Besides, you can also join in the chef’s cooking class and learn the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.

In the evening, an elegant dinner is ready with a fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.

After dinner, enjoy a leisurely evening onboard, such as joining in board games, squid fishing, a night movie, or bars & karaoke.

 Accommodation: Overnight at Halong Bay
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 4

Back to Hanoi; Flight to Luang Prabang (B, L)

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Your second day of Halong Bay Cruise will start with a Tai Chi class for 20 minutes to breathe the fresh air and brighten the day.

After breakfast, continue with the exploration of the tourist sites on Halong Bay. At around 10:00 am, it’s time to pack your luggage for checkout.

At about 11:30 am, your cruise boat will sail back to the port and you will enjoy an early lunch on the way. Then, our driver will pick you up at the port, heading to the airport in Hanoi and you’ll take a flight to Luang Prabang for about 65 minutes.

Welcome to Luang Prabang! Upon your arrival, your private local tour guide will welcome you at the airport and then escort you to your hotel in Vientiane city.

The rest of the day will be at your leisure to relax and exploring the city. You can enjoy some drinks in one of the cafés or stroll along the beautiful riverside.

Feel free to ask our tour guide for suggestions if you'd like to explore the city instead of taking a rest.

 Accommodation: Overnight in Luang Prabang
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5

Luang Prabang City Tour with Local Lifestyle Exploration (B, L)

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After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at 8:00 am – 8:30 am to start the day of the Luang Prabang city tour. In the morning, you will visit:

1. Royal Palace Museum: once served as the residence of King Sisavang Vong and was designed in the French Beaux-Arts style with many interesting artifacts of traditional Lao culture.
2. Wat Sene: the oldest temple of Luang Prabang.
3. Wat Xiengthong: its roofs sweep low to the ground and represent classical Laotian architecture.
4. Wat Visoun: the oldest Buddhist temple and the city’s museum of religious arts.
5. Wat Aham: the monastery of the blossoming heart.

After eating a delicious Laotian lunch, you are going on a tour in the afternoon.

1. Arts and Ethnology Center: learning about Laos’ many ethnic cultures.
2. Weaving Villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek: known for their arts and crafts including saa paper and silk.
3. Weaving Class: start with a simple explanation of silk, dyeing, and weaving. Tourists will get their own loom and guidance from a weaver to learn how to weave.

After the class, you will return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai, which is one of Luang Prabang’s largest and most richly decorated temples.

You will finish the afternoon trip by enjoying a refreshing drink at one of Café. Then, you will be escorted to the local night market to discover the local life of Luang Prabang.

After the tour, back to the hotel for a good rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6

Boat Trip to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfall (B, L)

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After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am – 8:30 am. The day begins with a boat ride up the Mekong River, which gives you a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside. Along the way, you'll stop and visit:

1. Ban Xanghai village: the place where Laos rice wine and rice whiskey are produced. You'll have the opportunity to try some and learn about the process used to make it.
2. Pak Ou Caves: two linked caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.

Lunch will be served near the caves. You'll try a local Laotian dish called "Orlam" which is a soup with vegetables and features a spicy wood that is partially edible. After a short rest, you’ll continue on your half-day tour to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall (Khouang Si Waterfall).

1. Bear Rescue Sanctuary: three bear houses were built with a capacity for 25 rescued bears.
2. Kuang Si Waterfall: the most beautiful in Laos. You can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails.

After the tour, your tour guide will escort you to enjoy a Laotian style spa and get relaxed. Then, you will get back to the hotel for a good rest. 

Accommodation: Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

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In the morning, after breakfast, your tour guide will escort you to the airport.

Tour service ends here.

Hope you enjoyed a great trip with us and we look forward to seeing you next time.

Note: If you’re planning to continue exploring the Indochina region, like Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, please never hesitate to tell us, we’re tour experts for all of these destinations.

 Accommodation: NA
 Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7

Service Inclusions & Exclusions

SERVICE INCLUSIONS

Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.

Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.

Private English speaking tour guide service.

Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.

Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner).

SERVICE EXCLUSIONS

-International air tickets.

-Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.

-Meals are not listed in itinerary.

-Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.

-Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.

-Surcharge for public holidays (if any).

-Services not stated in the itinerary.

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Private Van & Experienced Drivers

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of our private van service with skilled drivers. Relax as we take you to the destination safely and hassle-free.

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Expert Local Tour Guide

Discover the best of your destination with our expert local tour guide. They'll show you the hidden gems and share fascinating insights to make your trip unforgettable.

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Local Special & Unique Activities

Experience the heart of our community with local special activities. Join us for unique adventures and cultural experiences that will leave you with cherished memories.

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High-Quality Accommodations

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Suggest Local Flavor Meals

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Worry Free Vacation
Throughout the tour Helen, our operations manager, communicated with us via WhatsApp to make sure everything ran smoothly each and every day. She even met us at our hotel in Siem Reap to introduce herself.All of our guides were courteous, professional, and very knowledgeable.
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Ivy planned our tour and Helen was operating/communicating once we landed there. Overall it was very impressive, well organized, smooth with great hotels, guides and drivers Thoroughly planned covering all highlights of both the countries.
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Our fantastic tour took place in April-May 2024, and everything went smoothly in all three countries without a single hitch!All in all, we couldn't have been happier with the service we received. Thank you very much, Indochina Tours. We wholeheartedly recommend this outstanding travel organization.
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My wife and I (retired, 70's) arranged for a 28-day self-guided tour of Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam with Indochina Tour in November-December 2023. Everything worked perfectly in all three countries, not a single hitch! We had different tour guides in each location we visited, and their service ranged from excellent to superb.
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We really couldn't have asked for a better trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Thanks to Indochinatours.com, Sreypov, Kea and each of the guides and drivers at each destination on our trip. In the planning phase, Sreypov and Kea were consistently responsive to all our questions and discussions, usually responding within 24 hrs of any comment or request
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They offer as much flexibility with your trip as you desire and are very professional in their approach. They will make a plan that fits you and your schedule. (One thing I did learn was to be very specific in your requests as to sights to see etc. If you leave it up to Ivy she will make sure you see all of them!
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Great Experience!
Well this was a year in the planning with lots of talks with my rep Helen, to start off was my trip to Vietnam Hanoi/hoi an and oh chi min city and everything was great all the guides at each city and the trips to boot the hotels was all as expected. Next was Cambodia (siem reap) and what a place again guide and trips was outstanding really enjoyed Cambodia hotel was outstanding also.
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Private 14-Day Tour!
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Considerate Service!
Having just returned from a 25 day tour of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, we must express our grateful thanks to Bliss and Kea for arranging a memorable holiday.Ms Bliss worked with us to arrange the programme and accommodate the various changes we kept making. Ms Kea then made all the arrangements which ensured a trouble free itinerary.
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  • Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Luang Prabang
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SERVICE INCLUSIONS

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Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.

Private English speaking tour guide service.

Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.

Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner).

SERVICE EXCLUSIONS

-International air tickets.

-Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.

-Meals are not listed in itinerary.

-Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.

-Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.

-Surcharge for public holidays (if any).

-Services not stated in the itinerary.

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