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Arrive at Wattay airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Vientiane.
We transfer to the airport for a brief morning flight to the mountain kingdom of Luang Prabang. This former royal capital has retained its small-town charm offering a glimpse into its unchanged way of life. Visit the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun and climb to the summit of Mt. Phousi for a stunning panorama of the town and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Travel on a long-tailed boat on the Mekong River to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves where hundreds of gilded and wooden Buddha statues are housed inside a towering limestone cliff. After a picnic lunch on the banks of the Nam Ou River, visit the riverside village of Ban Hang Sae to observe the making of rice wine and a textile weaving demonstration. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Morning transfer to the airport for a 40-minute flight to Xieng Khuang. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and begin exploration of the Plain of Jars where mysterious giant stone jars are scattered over an area of several hundred square metres. The jars range from 1 to 2.5 metres in height dating back 2,000 years are assumed to be funery urns or storage containers. Visit several nearby H'mong villages en route back to Xieng Khuang. Overnight in Xieng Khuang.
Visit the local market before transferring to the airport for a morning flight to Vientiane. Transfer to the hotel with remaining time free for own exploration. Overnight in Vientiane.
Early morning transfer to Wattay Airport for flight to Savanakhet 06:00 ' 07:05. Upon arrival, take a long drive of around 6 hours to the Lao Bao border between Laos and Central Vietnam. Walk across the border to reach the DMZ area and continue another 3 - hour drive to the former capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty of emperors from 1802 till 1945, Hue city. Free at leisure upon arrival and an optional Royal dinner. Overnight in Hue.
A full day of sightseeing in and around Hue. Take a dragon boat upstream to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's most reserved religious monument standing on the riverbank with its seven-storey tower, then continue by car to visit the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen emperors once ruled Vietnam. Afternoon, spend time visiting the two elaborate mausoleums of Emperor Tu Duc, and Khai Dinh by road. Overnight in Hue.
Trip Included
- Accommodation sharing a twin or double room.
- Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above
- Boat trips as specified in the programmer.
- The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
- Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programmer.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Trip Excluded
- International and domestic flight tickets and airport tax.
- VISA to Laos
- VISA to Vietnam
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Camera fees (if any)
- Surcharges for Peak seasons (if any)
- 13 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily buffet BKF.
- Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above
- Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary. Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
- Entry fees are mentioned in the program if necessary.
- Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.
- Air tickets: Economy class - Vietnam Airlines
- Da Nang - Hanoi
- International flight tickets and airport taxes.
- Visas
- Dinners, except as specified above.
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Others not mentioned in the above detail program.