Sensational Vietnam and Laos (Small Groups)

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Fall in love with Laos and Vietnam on this 2-week guided tour. Travel along the Saigon River in a speedboat, cruising past the city’s glittering skyscrapers to the Cu Chi tunnels. Here, walk through the tunnels dug during the Vietnam War and meet a Viet Cong veteran, who will share what it was like serving in the war. Board a private charter on the Mekong Del...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Fall in love with Laos and Vietnam on this 2-week guided tour. Travel along the Saigon River in a speedboat, cruising past the city’s glittering skyscrapers to the Cu Chi tunnels. Here, walk through the tunnels dug during the Vietnam War and meet a Viet Cong veteran, who will share what it was like serving in the war. Board a private charter on the Mekong Delta and cruise to a coconut production plant, where you can taste the freshest-possible coconut juice. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel in Hue before it officially opens. See the ancient town of Hoi An, walking its narrow lanes and over its iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Ascend to the top of Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang for a panoramic view of the city below.The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityHo Chi Minh City
End CityLuang Prabang

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Ho Chi Minh

Activities

  • Culture
  • Luxury Travel

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City

Your Vietnam luxury tour begins by private transfer to the five-star hotel in the heart of the city. Dine tonight in one of Saigon’s rooftop restaurants.

Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh.

Dinner

Day 2: Marvels of Saigon

Travel to the Cu Chi tunnels to meet a Viet Cong veteran. Learn the art of brewing Vietnamese coffee or visit the War Remnants Museum.

Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Cruise the Mekong Delta

Take to the waters to explore the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a ride on a tri-motorcycle and learn about coconut production before visiting the home of a former soldier.

Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Royal Refinement in Hue Relaxed Start

Cycle through green rice fields to the traditional garden houses of Phu Mong village. Dine at Ben Xuan Garden House Theater, serenaded by local musicians.

Pilgrimage Village, Hue.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Highlights of Hue

Enjoy a morning visit to the Imperial Citadel and royal tomb of Minh Mang. Take a cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace or visit a collector of rare antiquities in his private museum.

Pilgrimage Village, Hue.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Romantic Hoi An

Explore Hoi An through the eyes of a local. Enter former merchants’ homes, stroll lanes of traditional houses and cross the Japanese Covered Bridge. Dinner is your choice of traditional cuisine, modern Vietnamese or East-meets-West fusion.

Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: The Locals in Hoi An Relaxed Start

Glide to the Thanh Dong village in a traditional bamboo-basket boat learning from the villagers and a professional chef how to make Vietnamese food.

Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Hanoi Street Food Tasting Tour

Check in to your boutique hotel before joining a local gourmand for exploration of Hanoi's colorful street food culture.

Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Cruise Along Ha Long Bay

Discover Ha Long Bay’s emerald waters on your private, luxury junk boat and visit the Tien Ong Cave and Cua Van. Learn from the masters with a traditional Vietnamese cooking demonstration or relax on deck as the sun sets.

Paradise Cruise, Ha Long Bay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Ha Long to Hanoi Relaxed Start

Greet the day with Tai Chi before lingering over brunch as you cruise past the limestone formations en route to Hanoi.

InterContinental Westlake, Hanoi.

Breakfast

Day 11: The Temple of Literature Relaxed Start

Tour the Temple of Literature and view the Well of Clarity with a local scholar. Toast your travels over dinner.

InterContinental Westlake, Hanoi.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12: Welcome to Laos

Jet off to Luang Prabang, once the royal seat of the Lane Xang Kingdom and still the center of Lao culture. This town is also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check into your luxury hotel admiring its blend of elegant colonial style and tropical gardens surrounded by mountain ranges.

The Luang Say Residence, Luang Prabang.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13: Luang Prabang and Sunset Cruise

Uncover the real Luang Prabang; experience a living Buddhist tradition as you observe the offering of alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks. Bask in spectacular views of the Mekong and Khan rivers from Mount Phousi, and learn about the local rural lifestyle at Wat X...

Day 14: Depart Luang Prabang

Your Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang luxury tour concludes after breakfast with private transfer to the airport.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,776
Price per day$484
Last Updated: 10/12/2024
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Accommodation

Hotel Caravelle, Ho Chi Minh. Pilgrimage Village, Hue. Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An. Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi. Paradise Cruise, Ha Long Bay. InterContinental Westlake, Hanoi. The Luang Say Residence, Luang Prabang.,
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Meals Included
  • 7 Dinner (D)
  • 13 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Lunch with Wine (L)
  • Ho Chi Minh City: Admire the marvelous views from a lively rooftop restaurant at your Welcome Dinner in Saigon. Get to know your Travel Concierge and fellow guests as you dine on local delicacies in a sophisticated setting, with the lights twinkling across the city.
  • Mekong River Delta: Pause for lunch at the enchanting Mango Home, a thatched restaurant located on the Mekong. Savor delicacies enjoyed in the delta, including noodle soup, grilled fish, and giant prawns fresh from the river, as you enjoy views of the lush countryside.
  • Hue: Arrive at the home of celebrated painter and singer, Camille Huyen, for a memorable meal and private concert. Stroll around the traditional home she shares with her husband and hear about their fascinating lives and the dream that brought them home.
  • Hoi An: Dine out with Your Choice this evening. Choose from one of three hand-selected restaurants, known to our local foodies, each specialising in different cuisine from traditional to modern Vietnamese, or a fusion of east and west to tantalise your taste buds.
  • Hoi An: Visit the beautiful Cam Thanh Village with its dense coconut jungles that were once a shelter for local people and soldiers during the Vietnam War, but today the village is an important supplier of seafood, vegetables and rice to the region. Step into a traditional bamboo-basket boat and glide across the water to the Thanh Dong village where you learn from the villagers how they cultivate and harvest vegetables according to local customs. Continue your voyage through a peaceful water coconut forest to a riverside restaurant overlooking the rice fields. Enjoy and participate in a hands-on cooking class alongside a local chef. Savor your creations for your Highlight Lunch.
  • Hanoi: Join a local foodie in the Old Quarter to explore the street food culture of Hanoi. Dine as the locals do, on delights such as steaming pho (a beef noodle soup), rice paper rolls and crab spring rolls.
  • Luang Prabang: Join your fellow travelers for a family style lunch that gives back to the community. Kai Phaen restaurant reinvests all profits back into their trainees and supporting social programs, so you are helping give them a brighter, more secure future.
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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