Intoxicating towns in Vietnam and Laos on the 13 th

 

Line highlights:

① Go deep into the representative areas of Vietnam and Laos and feel the customs of small towns.

② VIP pick-up, quick customs clearance, and stay in top hotels around the world.

③ Take a motorcycle at night, visit the night market for snacks, and have a big meal.

④ Visit Hoi An and Hue towns, and follow the chef to cook Vietnamese food.

⑤ Halong Bay 2 days and 1 night Luxury cruise, deep into hidden islands and beaches.

⑥ Tricycle shuttles through the old city of Hanoi, visits art galleries on foot, and feels the collision between old and new cultures.

⑦ Stay in Luang Prabang for 3 nights in a row, and enjoy the old customs of Buddhist mountain city and French Indochina.

⑧ Only the top guides and motorcades are employed; Professional/friendly/have their own opinions on hometown culture, far exceeding the industry standard level.

From the beginning of October to the end of April of the following year, 2 people will start at any time

Line schedule

Itinerary

 

Day 1 Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Pick up by car and drop off to the hotel.

 

Meals: None

HOTEL : Park Hyatt Saigon

Day 2 Full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning, visit historical buildings of the city, including the Church of Our Lady built in the 19 th century, the Central Post Office, the mansion of the President of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) before 1975. At noon, go to a small restaurant frequented by locals for lunch. Follow native artists in the afternoon and tour art galleries and independent art galleries.


In the evening, the guide takes you on a motorcycle ride and looks for night market delicacies. Head to the most authentic Saigon night markets and Vietnamese-style coffee shops for tastings including the snail dish that has taken Saigon by storm and the traditional Banh Xeo dish (fried pork, prawn rice). You don’t need to be able to ride a motorcycle, just sit in the back seat.

Dining: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Hotels: Park Hyatt Saigon


Day 3 Fly to Clam Harbour to Hoi An

Take a flight to Xiang Harbor and visit the Cham Sculpture Museum, which contains Cham art sculptures from the 4 th to 14 th centuries. The Cham people are an ancient nation that has lived in Vietnam. In the 2 nd century AD, they took advantage of the decline of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China and raised troops to establish the Cham Kingdom. Since the 10 th century, they have successively clashed with the Ding Dynasty and the Li Dynasty in Vietnam, the Zhenla Kingdom of Cambodia and Mongolia, and were finally annexed by the Nguyen Dynasty in 1832.


Continue the 1-hour ride to Hoi An, one of Asia’s busiest ports in the 18 th century, and enjoy some leisurely time at the beachfront resort.

 

Dining: Breakfast

HOTEL : Four Seasons Hotel


Day 4 Hoi An Tour

In the morning, visit Hoi An, an important trading town that rose from the 15 th century and flourished until the 19 th century. The ancient city retains Japanese, Chinese and European architecture, and the guide will take you through ancient temples, residential houses, art studios and fish markets, which has a nostalgic charm. in the end Learn Vietnamese cuisine cooking with a local chef.

 

After lunch, return to the hotel and enjoy a seaside holiday.

 

Dining: Breakfast, lunch

HOTEL : Four Seasons Hotel


Day 5: Travel to Hue, half-day tour

Take a 2.5-hour bus to Hue, the imperial city of Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam from 1802 to 1945, and visit Lingmu Temple, a famous Vietnam temple with a history of 400 years. Then take a river ferry cruise on the Xiangjiang River and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river.

 

Dining: Breakfast

HOTEL : Azerai La Residence

 

Day 6 Hue Tour, Head to Hanoi

In the morning, visit the royal tomb of Nguyen Dynasty (16 th to 18 th century) in Hue City, which is the largest and best-preserved ancient building complex in Vietnam, covering the tombs of six emperors. afternoon Take a flight to Hanoi.

 

Dining: Breakfast

HOTEL : Sofitel Legend Metropole


Day 7 Heading to Halong Bay, the river ferry sets sail

Take a 3-hour bus to Halong Bay. After boarding the ship at the pier, enjoy seafood dishes. The afternoon begins with a visit to the Pearl Farm to learn about the farming and collection of freshwater pearls. Then head to the hidden beach for a swim. If your physical strength allows, you can climb to the top of the mountain on foot, overlooking the karst landform of Halong Bay.

 

Dining: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Hotels: Select River Steamboats


Day 8 Halong Bay tour, return to Hanoi

Enjoy the sunrise on the deck in the early morning and drink Vietnamese coffee. Continue cruising through the karst-featured bay with distant fishing boats floating on the sparkling waters. Return to the pier at noon and take a 3-hour ride back to Hanoi.


night Follow the professional food guide, go deep into the night market to find authentic food, including the food stalls that US President Barack Obama stopped during his visit, and taste barbecue powder, crab spring rolls, etc.

 

Dining: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotels: Sofitel Legend Metropole


Day 9 Full-day Tour of Hanoi

Explore Hanoi by human-powered tricycle and on foot, shuttling through the streets and markets in the 1,000-year-old ancient city (the museum is closed on Monday/Friday); Visit the Confucian Temple built in the 11 th century, and Vietnam’s past history has slowly unfolded since then. Lunch at noon in a small local restaurant. In the afternoon, according to your interests, you can visit independent art galleries or buy souvenirs at the market.

 

Dining: Breakfast

Hotels: Sofitel Legend Metropole


 

Day 10 Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos

Fly to Luang Prabang, a small town in northern Laos. Here is The ancient capital of Lancang Kingdom in the 14 th century 。 Upon arrival, pick up the airport to the hotel, where the residence is close to the waterfall stream, accompanied by the chirping birds in the rainforest.


Dining: Breakfast

HOTEL : Rosewood Luang Prabang


Day 11 Luang Prabang Tour

Set out before sunrise and join local Buddhist believers Participate in the 2500-year-old alms giving ceremony. This ceremony can only be seen in Laos. There are many monasteries in the streets and alleys of Luang Prabang, and the monasteries here are closed. Hundreds of monks go to the streets and alleys every morning to seek alms, and the whole city will wake up. Then return to the hotel for breakfast.


After breakfast, visit Luang Prabang, the most beautiful ancient city in Laos, visit the National Museum converted from the former royal palace (closed on Tuesday), and the 16 th century Xiangman Temple with many Buddhist handicrafts. Before sunset, ascend the 328 steps to worship the sacred mountain Pussi and enjoy a panoramic view of Luang Prabang.

 

Dining: Breakfast

Hotels: Rosewood Luang Prabang


Day 12 Luang Prabang Tour

In the morning, take a boat ride upstream along the Mekong River and Namkan River to the famous Thousand Buddha Cave, which preserves Buddha statues of different styles and sizes left by all pilgrims. On the way, you will also visit traditional fishing villages.


In the afternoon, take a bus to the traditional village. The residents here still maintain the traditional crafts of hand-made pulp papermaking and weaving. You will learn about these traditional ancient methods and try weaving and dyeing yourself.

 

Dining: Breakfast

Hotels: Rosewood Luang Prabang



End of the trip on Day 13

Special bus drop off to Luang Prabang and end the trip.

 

Dining: Breakfast

Hotel: None

 

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