Laos & Vietnam Tour

Arrival

After enjoying a scenic flight you will arrive at Luang Prabang airport. On arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Where you have the afternoon to relax and settle into your new surroundings.

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Morning Alms & City Tour

Rise early before dawn to experience the fascinating traditions of Luang Prabang by witnessing the daily ‘Tak Bak’ morning alms ritual. Lines of orange-clad monks line the streets which are a truly magical sight. From here you will move on to explore the morning fresh markets before discovering the rest of this chocolate box town. You will take in all the main sites of this beautiful UNESCO town; Wat Visoun, Wat Xiengthong and of course finishing at the top of Mount Phousi to get an ariel view of town.

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Nam Ou Experience

This morning you depart Luang Prabang for a day’s river adventure. Driving north to the village of Ban Don Ngurn you will board a local traditional private longboat for a cruise down the beautiful Nam Ou River. You will enjoy a lovely picnic lunch on the picturesque banks of the Nam Ou River before continuing to visit a traditional weaving and dyeing village and then the sacred Pak Ou Caves crammed with thousands of Buddha images.

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Luang Prabang to Phonsavan

Today you will be driven to Phonsavan, the home of the Plain of Jars, through picturesque mountain roads. You will stop off at Ban Kiu Kam Pone and Ban Son Boom Villages before your final stop at the Buddha Cave which served as an army hospital during the war. Once arriving in Phonsovan you will visit the Mines Action Group (MAG) to learn about the important work they do in clearing land mines.

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Full Day Tour to Plain of Jars

After breakfast, you will be driven to the local market to buy food for a picnic for the day before driving on to Ban Kai, the land of the Bomb craters. From here you will be driven to a Hmong village where they build houses from bombs and recycle other war materials for everyday living. Following this you will be taken to the fascinating Plain of Jar sites 1 & 2 before returning to your hotel to reflect on what you have seen.

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Phonsavan to Vieng Xai

Today you will be transferred from Phonsavan to Vieng Xai in Houaphanh province in the northeast of Laos. This is a full day scenic journey which offers some of the most magnificent views in North Laos.

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Full Day Tour

You will spend today by first visiting the Pathet Lao revolutionary headquarters at Vieng Xai. This is where the senior communist leadership spent their time directing the war in the 1960s and 1970s from caves set within limestone hills. You will visit the most important caves here; Tham Souphanouvong, which originally houses the ‘Red Prince’ and Tham Than Kaysone, used by the first communist President, Kaysone Phomvihane. Returning you stop at a Hmong village and visit the 80m high waterfall at Tat Nam Neua.

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Vieng Xai to Mai Chau

Today you will cross the border at the remote crossing of Nam Xai and Na Meo into Vietnam. Arriving in the Mai Chau Valley you will travel along beautiful mountain roads climbing into areas of striking karst scenery till you reach your destination of Mai Chau. Once there you can relax and explore under your own steam.

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Full Day Walking Tour

After breakfast you will head out to see the daily life of the local people, exploring the White Thai villages of Pom Coong. To reach the villages you will undertake a light walk along mountain paths and rice fields. On arrival, you will get an insight into this ethnic minority that specializes in weaving, with your hosts being happy to show you their skills as you learn about their culture.

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Mai Chau to Hanoi

After Mai Chau, you will be transferred by private vehicle to Hanoi. Once arriving you will be taken to your hotel and will have the rest of the day to enjoy at your leisure. Alternatively, we could arrange a fun-fuelled Vespa evening food tour, perfect to find your bearings around this busy city and to also try some of the regions tastiest street food.

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Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

In the morning you leave Hanoi behind again and travel out to the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay; a world Heritage site of outstanding beauty. You then board your junk boat and enjoy lunch as you set sail. In the afternoon you will stop to explore ‘Sung Sot Cave’, considered to be the most beautiful cave in the Bay. Back on board you then enjoy dinner and settle in for the night.

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Halong Bay to Hanoi

Rise early for an amazing sunrise view over the sea and feel the silence of the beautiful misty bay. Brunch will be served while cruising further to explore the beauties of the Bay before returning to the Wharf. The boat continues cruising toward Ha Long port, where you will disembark at noon and then travel back to Hanoi for your last night in Vietnam’s capital.

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City & Country Life Tour

After an early arrival in Hanoi you travel to the Village of Bac Bien, crossing the Long Bien Bridge along the way. On arrival, you’ll get to embrace local Vietnamese village life, and visit the nearby pagoda. In the afternoon, you’ll return to Hanoi and visit some of its most notable sights such as the Temple of Literature and the famed Old Quarter on foot. You’ll later hop on a traditional bicycle rickshaw and explore the busy streets old French Quarter.

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Departure

Depending on your departure flight, you may have some free time in the morning before we transfer you to the airport for your departing flight home.

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