Northern Vietnam and Laos in 11 days

The capital of Vietnam, a city that celebrated a millennium in 2010, is home to several cultural and historic monuments that will be visited on today’s excursion. See the grand Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh (viewed from the outside; closed on Mondays, Fridays, and between October and November), the ‘icon of Hanoi’ – The One Pillar Pagoda, the beautiful Temple of Literature, West Lake’s Tran Quoc temple, as well as the fascinating Ethnology Museum, the bustling Old Quarter, Ngoc Son temple, and The Restored Sword Lake. Taking one hour to appreciate the splendor of Hanoi’s Old City by seeing the Old Quarter. Dining in a fine restaurant for lunch. Amuse yourself with a water puppet performance in the afternoon. Stay the night at a hotel in Hanoi.

Notes: The Hanoi Children’s Cultural Center, Times City Aquarium, Thu Le Park, and other Hanoi attractions may be arranged for children.

After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, we’ll head for Hoa Lu – Tam Coc, pausing along the way to see the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. After arriving in the region of Ninh Binh, your tour guide will transport you to Hoa Lu, the historic royal capital of Vietnam. We will visit the temples of the Dinh and Le kings. Discovering the valorous exploits of these two Chinese monarchs throughout the conflicts of the 10th century.

Tam Coc – Ninh Binh

After that, we go to Tam Coc, which is located ten kilometers away from Hoa Lu. There, you will have lunch at a pleasant restaurant before boarding a small boat to tour Tam Coc, which literally translates to “Three Caves.” Tam Coc is an absolutely not-to-be-missed destination because to its breathtaking limestone cliffs, caverns that are both enigmatic and alluring, and the picturesque landscapes of the surrounding countryside, which include tranquil streams, rice paddies, and empty green fields. After that, you will be taken to your hotel in Ninh Binh by a transport. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Halong Bay

Our driver and guide will bring you to Halong Bay from your accommodation in the morning. It will take around two hours to reach Halong. Arriving around midday, you will check onto our luxury yacht and begin your spectacular Halong Bay vacation. There are hundreds of limestone islands standing in the center of the sea, and they are all covered with a thick covering of green vegetation, which makes Halong bay even more gorgeous. On the boat, eat lunch, dinner, and spend the night.

Get up early to soak in the crisp air of the ocean and participate in some morning workouts on the sundeck led by our ship’s master. After that, we will have breakfast and then our boat will raise its anchor so that we may resume sailing in the harbor. Keep your camera at the ready so you can get the most breathtaking images of Halong Bay first thing in the morning. After checking out, lunch will be served on the boat. The cruise on our boat came to an end at the port, and it was time to bid our goodbyes to Halong bay and go back to Hanoi by car or bus. Arrive at Hanoi about 4 in the afternoon.

Today, you will be transported from your accommodation to Noi Bai International Airport in preparation for your journey to Luang Prabang. Meet our driver and you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang is possibly Southeast Asia’s best-preserved traditional city. It is one of the most wonderful destinations to visit in Laos due to its calm and allure, as well as its spectacular natural landscape and cultural attractions. Today is at your leisure to visit the Luang Prabang Night Market, where you’ll discover a great assortment of handmade textiles created by locals and hill tribes.

The chance to participate in the daily morning alms-giving ritual to saffron-clad monks is afforded by an optional early start. Laos is the only Buddhist country that still observes this procession, making it a unique practice.

We have a brief guided tour of the city’s oldest temple, Wat Sene, and the majestic Wat Xieng Thong after breakfast. The majestic stupa of Wat Visoun and the sanctuaries of Wat Aham and Wat Mai will also be visited. We next embark on an upstream Mekong River tour that affords us a panoramic view of the calm landscape. We will make a stop to the Pak Ou Caves, two enormous tunnels containing hundreds of Buddha statues. Throughout the day, we will also visit other villages, including Ban Xanghai, where the native rice wine is created. Back in Luang Prabang, we ascend Mount Phousi for a delightful tour of the holy, golden stupa and a sunset panorama of the city. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, we go to the Elephant camp on the outskirts of town, surrounded by lush vegetation. You will ride elephants through plantations and farms for thirty minutes. After that, we go to communities of ethnic minorities to see their way of life. Then, we travel to the stunning Khouangsi Waterfalls, where you may swim in the aquamarine pools or stroll along the forest walks. You will get the chance to see ethnic minority communities in the Ban Ouay, Hmong, Ban Ou, Lao Loum, Ban Thapene, and Khmu Villages along the route. In the late evening, we return to Luang Prabang to see the sunset at Wat Phabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Vang Vieng, a tiny, serene hamlet set in a Nam Song River bend. It is surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of tranquility and limestone outcrops. Take a bamboo raft through the limestone cliffs and valleys of the Nam Song River. Vang Vieng has a number of caverns. The most well-known of these caves is Tham Jang, which acted as a fortification against Chinese invasions in the early nineteenth century. Overnight in Vang Vieng.

After a hearty breakfast, begin your journey to Vientiane by strolling through the city’s lively central market. As soon as we’ve checked into our hotel, we’ll start exploring the city’s key attractions, such as the over 8000 Buddha sculptures at Wat Sisaket, the Emerald Buddha statue at Wat Ho Prakeo, and the That Luang Stupa, Laos’ most revered religious structure. We also visit the Patuxay (Lao Arc de Triomphe), which was recently erected in memory of those who perished in the previous battles and now serves as the city’s most recognizable symbol. At least one night in Vientiane is required.

The trip will come to a conclusion after breakfast when our driver will pick you up and take you to the Wattay airport for your flight home. See you at the next meeting!