Naga - Discover Vietnam and Laos

Ref: TRISEA-10

Thailand-Laos-Vietnam
17 days 
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Detailed Tour Itinerary:

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 1

Meet upon arrival, our guide and driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. He will transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Overnight:  Asian Ruby 2 HotelMeals: None • Transport: car or minibus
Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 2

Today is a free day. You can explore this exciting on your own or go on a daytour during which you will visit the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. The city has some interesting colonial buildings such as the old post office and the cathedral. Cholon, the Chinese quarter, has some stunning Buddhist pagodas and a very interesting market.



Overnight:  Asian Ruby 2 HotelMeals: Breakfast
Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 3

Today is a free day. You can go on an excursion to the famous Vietcong tunnels at Cu Chi. This tour is usually combined with a visit the Holy See of Caodaism in Tay Ninh, a remarkable church or temple. It is also possible to visit the Mekong Delta on a day trip. Ho Chi Minh City also has some interesting museums.

Overnight:  Asian Ruby 2 HotelMeals: Breakfast
Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 4

You will have to arrange the transfer to the airport by yourself. Hotel staff can assist you with arranging this transfer.

 

Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Danang.  **not included**

 

Meet upon arrival, our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. He will transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Check-in time is noon.

Rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight:  Vinh Hung Riverside ResortMeals: Breakfast • Transport: car or minibus|flight

Day 5: Hoi An

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 5

Today is a free day.

Hoi An, formerly known as Faifo, is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Hoi An has been declared a  UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. The town is located along the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Danang.

You can explore the old streets of Hoi An on your own today.

Overnight:  Vinh Hung Riverside ResortMeals: Breakfast

Day 6: Hoi An

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 6

Today is a free day.

You can try your hand at cooking Vietnamese food today and go on a biketrip. The Cham ruins of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage site, can be visited on a half-day trip. Very close to Hoi An is Cua Dai Beach, a beautiful beach with fantastic waves. Be careful when you go for a swim.

Overnight:  Vinh Hung Riverside ResortMeals: Breakfast

Day 7: Hoi An - Hue

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 7

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel. You will be visit Marble Mountains and the famous Cham Museum in Danang. This museum displays artifacts from the culture of Champa. We continue our drive to Hue. Drive to Hue over the Hai Van Pass from where you have fantastic views over the South China Sea. In the afternoon we will enjoy a seafood lunch at a restaurant at Lang Co.

 

After arrival in Hue you will visit the Forbidden Purple City, constructed under Emperor Gia Long's reign in the early 19th century AD. It's located inside the Citadel of Hue, which was badly damaged during the Tet offensive in 1968.

Overnight:  New Star Hue HotelMeals: Breakfast|Lunch • Transport: car or minibus

Day 8: Hue - Hanoi

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 8

You will have to arrange the transfer to the airport by yourself. Hotel staff can assist you with arranging this transfer.

 

Fly from Hue to Hanoi on Vietnam Airlines.  **not included**

 

Meet upon arrival, our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. He will transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi.

Check-in time is noon.

Rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight:  Hoa Binh Palace HotelMeals: Breakfast • Transport: car or minibus|flight

Day 9: Hanoi

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 9

Today is a free day.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a charming city with its tree-lined streets, scenic lakes and vibrant Old Quarter. You can explore the city our your own. Don't miss the museum and mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh , the founding father of modern era Vietnam. Also highly recommended is a very early rise to visit the Hoan Kiem Lake which is the centre of sports and workout every morning.

Overnight:  Hoa Binh Palace HotelMeals: Breakfast

Day 10: Hanoi

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 10

Today is a free day.

Today you can go on a bike trip in the scenic countryside of Hanoi or go on a day excursion to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc, the "dry Halong Bay", or to the Perfume Pagoda. Hanoi has some excellent museums such as the Ethnology Museum and the Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum.

 

Overnight:  Hoa Binh Palace HotelMeals: Breakfast

Day 11: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 11

You will be picked up by guide and shared bus at your hotel for the join-in trip to Halong Bay. On the way to Halong city, we enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Embark on Halong Phoenix Cruiser for welcome drink followed by a cruise briefing and safety instructions. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while our cruiser heads to the bay passing the beautiful limestone seascape.

 

In this afternoon, you will visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay. The two chambers that form this amazing grotto are decorated with thousands of spectacular stalactite and stalagmite forms, enjoy kayaking (weather permitted) with guideline around the fishing village then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. Fresh fruit platter will be served on the sundeck. Halong Phoenix cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Luon Cave

 

Cooking demonstration and discover the mystic recipes of the Vietnamese cuisine. Seafood set-dinner on board

 

Enjoy evening activities – Movie Night, Board Games, Fishing or karaoke program

Dinner and Overnight on board

Overnight:  Phoenix CruiseMeals: Breakfast|Dinner|Lunch • Transport: car or minibus

Day 12: Halong Bay - Hanoi

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 12

A new day has come with beautiful sunrise view from your cabin. We will have breakfast while complimentary tea & coffee are served. Continue trip by tender to Ti Top Island for swimming or climb up to the top to see the outstanding scenery of the bay. Return to Phoenix Cruiser. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor. Lunch is served on board. After that, disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 1600. Drop off at hotel.

Overnight:  Hoa Binh Palace HotelMeals: Breakfast|Lunch • Transport: car or minibus

Day 13: Hanoi - Luang Prabang

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 13

Check out at noon.

You will have to arrange the transfer to Hanoi airport by yourself. Hotel staff can assist you.

 

Fly from Hanoi to Luang Prabang on Vietnam Airlines or Lao Airlines.  **not included**

 

Meet upon arrival, our guide and driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. He will transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Overnight:  Bua Luang HotelMeals: Breakfast • Transport: car or minibus|flight

Day 14: Luang Prabang

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 14

Today is a free day.

The town Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the French colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. The town has been declared a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1995. You can wander the streets of Luang Prabang on your own and visit some of the stunning Buddhist temples. You can also make an excursion to the Kuangsi Waterfall and visit the bear rescue center there.

 

Overnight:  Bua Luang HotelMeals: Breakfast

Day 15: Luang Prabang

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 15

 

Today is a free day.

You can make a boat trip to the famous Tham Ting Caves at Pac Ou. It is also possible to visit the Elephant Village and ride the elephant.

 

Overnight:  Bua Luang HotelMeals: Breakfast
Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 16

Free day.

Check out at noon.

You will have to arrange the transfer to the airport by yourself. Hotel staff can assist you.

 

Fly from Luang Prabang to Bangkok on Bangkok Airways.  **not included**

 

Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. He will transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight:  Park Plaza Sukhumvit BangkokMeals: Breakfast • Transport: car or minibus|flight

Day 17: Bangkok

Naga - Discover Vietnam and LaosDay 17

The tour ends after breakfast.

 

End of the program.

Overnight:  No accommodation Meals: Breakfast

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Price includes:
- English speaking guide during sightseeing
- Meals as indicated
- Accommodation as mentioned on the itinerary
- Tour and transfers as indicated on the itinerary
Price DOES NOT include:
- Air tickets both domestic and international
- Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- All Drinks
- Tips