Travel Laos & Vietnam, Charm and Discovery
12-day tour of Laos & Vietnam from €2090 per person for a group of 2 people
Discover the program of your stay in Laos & Vietnam
Pack your bags for an unforgettable 12-day adventure in Laos and Vietnam. Meet the Lao ethnic groups and their picturesque villages, navigate wild rivers in traditional boats, hike through countryside, rice fields, cliffs and jungle in search of fascinating caves and waterfalls.
In Vietnam, take a cruise in the magnificent Ha Long Bay. It's 1,600 unspoilt islets, a geological and archaeological wonderland, whose turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and sunsets will leave you with unforgettable memories.
... day 04
Mountains, wild rivers and rice fields
Breakfast at your resort, then a traditional wooden boat awaits you for a 50-minute sail on the Nam Ou River. You will visit the weaving village of Ban SopChèm and meet Laotian fishermen. Have lunch in the village (Ban Sopchème or Ban MuangNgoikao), then head downriver to moor at the small village of Ban MuangNgoikao. Your 1? hour walk in Lao Loum country (local tribe) starts here, on the banks of the river. On the way, you will visit the ThamKang cave and cross the valley surrounded by superb scenery combining mountains and rice fields. Arrival late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in a village of the Tay Ead tribe.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight stay : Guesthouse in Ban Na, Tay Ead tribe (simple comfort)
day 05 ...
Walk in a picture-postcard landscape, ride in a traditional wooden boat on a wild river
Breakfast in the village. After breakfast, return to Muang Ngoi along the same path as the day before, walking for 1? hours through the Laotian countryside before returning to your traditional boat for the trip down the Nam Ou to Nongkhiaw. During this short cruise, you will be able to see fishermen with nets, buffalo, children bathing, wooden and bamboo villages on the banks, etc. Lunch is on you on the way and you will then stop off at the village of Pak Ou, along the Mekong. You will cross the Mekong in a traditional boat to reach and visit the famous sanctuary caves of PakOu. The river here is lined with towering cliffs, limestone rocks carved out by the monsoon rains and the river's floods. Huge caves have formed as a result. The Pak Ou caves are home to thousands of Buddha statues, dressed in weathered red and gold. You will board your private boat for a cruise on the Mekong to return to Luang Prabang. Return to your resort. Dinner on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight stay : Charming resort (My Dream resort // deluxe room)
... day 08
Heading for Ninh Binh
After breakfast, you will take the road towards Ninh Binh, also known as Halong Bay on land. After about 2? hours on the road, you will settle into your accommodation.
In the afternoon, you will continue your visit by boarding a sampan, a type of boat made from woven bamboo or metal, on the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, also known as ‘Halong Bay on Land’. You'll sail through a heavenly setting that was also used for the filming of the movie ‘Indochine’. You will pass under caves to admire the karstic stalactites and stalagmites. At the end of the day, you'll have free time to relax or stroll around the embroidery village of Van Lam, famous for its traditional Vietnamese fabrics and embroidery crafts.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight stay : Hotel (Le Clos Du Fil ***)
day 09 ...
Halong Bay
After breakfast, you'll set sail for Halong Bay, a magnificent destination around 3 hours away.
On arrival at around midday, the crew of your traditional junk will welcome you and settle you into your private cabin, offering every comfort and a panoramic view of the bay.
Afterwards, you can enjoy a fresh seafood lunch while admiring the spectacular scenery of the bay as your junk sails out to sea.
During the day, you'll make a stop at the floating fishing village where you can explore the area by kayak and learn more about local fishing activities.
After an hour on the water, you can return to the junk to relax and soak up the sun by sunbathing on deck.
Before dinner, you will also have the opportunity to take part in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration or simply sip a cocktail on deck while watching the sunset.
You can then enjoy Halong Bay specialities at dinner, such as squid fritters, steamed fish and stir-fried vegetables with rice.
After dinner, you can relax and enjoy your stay on board the traditional junk in Halong Bay.
Overnight on board.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight stay : Jonque (Garden Bay Cruise***)
PRICE INCLUDES
Accompaniment by a French-speaking guide (English-speaking guide shared on the junk in Vietnam)
Luang Prabang - Hanoi economy class flight
The services of a driver.
Internal transport. (minivan or boat).
Accommodation or similar as mentioned in the programme.
Meals mentioned in the programme.
Excursions included in the programme.
Entrance fees to sites.
Park entrance fees.
24-hour assistance from the agency.
Laos government taxes related to your trip.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Your travel insurance.
International flights not mentioned in the programme
Meals as mentioned in the programme ( - = not included).
All types of drinks during your trip (water, spirits, beer, soft drinks, etc.).
Visa fees for Laos (40 to 45 dollars in cash at the border). You will need to provide 2 passport photos.
Options and extensions.
Tips to guides and drivers.
Porters during your trek (can be included on request).
Online payment fees.
For the full program, contact your travel agency in Laos!
