SUPERB LAOS AND VIETNAM FAMILY VACATION
With Superb Laos and Vietnam Family Vacation for 19 days from Viet Prestige Travel, your family will discover the land filled with unspoiled nature and teeming with pristine nature, unique traditions, and long-established cultures and walkthrough traces of military history, encounter local lifestyle and experience the beauty of these two neighboring countries of Indochina.
The journey starts in Luang Prabang, Laos, taking you to the highlights of this city such as Wat Xieng Thong, Royal Palace, Wat Mai, Mount Phousi. Then explore the nature of this UNESCO city by visiting Kuang Si Waterfall, Pak Ou Caves, Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden and discover its abundant culture by visiting Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center and Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center. Another special thing is that you can join Laos Alms Giving Ceremony in the early morning.
After four days in Luang Prabang, Laos, your family will take a flight to Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam. Take a sightseeing tour around the attractions of Hanoi city like the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum Complex, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and Hanoi Old Quarters. The tour continues in Mai Chau – Pu L:uong, an ideal route for trekking and cycling. Before traveling to Halong Bay – the UNESCO Heritage Sites with more than 3000 limestone islets, your family has chances of learning about Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and cruising on Ngo Dong River to Tam Coc caves of Ninh Binh. In Hoian – the land of lanterns, your kids can experience as a farmer at Tra Que Herb Village, cycle to An Bang beach for swimming and learn how to make local products. The next destinations of the journey are Hue City with Imperial Citadel; Ho Chi Minh City with Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral; and Mekong Delta with a cruise under the coconut trees and Cai Rang Floating Market.
Stunning Landscape
- Beautiful Kuangsi Waterfall with limestone-rich jungle and cascading pools
- The overview of Luang Prabang City from the peak of Mount Phousi
- Spectacular Halong Bay with more than 3,000 limestone islets
- The glorious view of the valleys, rice terrace, and rich rain forests
Attractive activities for Kids
- Swim in pure emerald water in Kuangsi Waterfall, Halong Bay, and An Bang Beach
- Cycle in the peaceful countryside of Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, Tra Que Village and Mekong Delta
- Go trekking in Pu Luong through the terraced rice paddy fields
Culture & Nature Discovery
- Laos Alms Giving Ceremony and Hanoi Water Puppet Show
- The diversity of fauna and flora in Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden
- The wildlife of animals in Bear Rescue Centrer
Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Kuangsi Waterfall
Day 3: Luang Prabang Culture Discovery for Family
Day 4: Luang Prabang City Tour for Family - Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi City Tour
Day 6: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Day 7: Pu Luong Trekking Tour
Day 8: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh
Day 9: Pu Luong - Halong Bay
Day 10: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoian
Day 11: Hoian Walking Tour
Day 12: Hoian Leisure Free Day
Day 13: Hoian - Da Nang - Hue
Day 14: Hue City Tour
Day 15: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Day 17: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 18: Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Day 19: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure
- After a long flight from your country to Luang Prabang UNESCO City, Viet Prestige Travel’s guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel.
- Luang Prabang is the city surrounded by Mekong River and famous for its golden city and impressive decorated Buddhist temples.
- When the sun sets, take a one-hour walking tour to Luang Prabang Night Market, which opens from dusk until 10 p.m selling various kinds of souvenirs such as colorful textiles, carvings, ceramics, clothing, etc.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
- Today, your family will explore the natural beauty of Luang Prabang City.
- First, visit Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden – where preserves Lao’s biodiversity and ethnobotanical heritage. This is a large jungle divided into 10 different garden area. Take a short trek to explore the fauna and flora. Coming to this site will help your family, especially your kids to learn about the botany.
- Continue the cruise downstream the Mekong River further to Ban Sing to enjoy the peaceful scenery of the country and then take a boat up along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves – home to hundreds of statues of Buddha with different shapes and size.
- Transfer by tuk tuk to Kuang Si Waterfalls that flows through limestone-rich jungle and empties out into a series of three gently cascading pools. By the way, admire the Bear Rescue Centre along the jungle walk to the falls.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Family Holiday in Kuangsi Waterfall
- Start culture discovery of Luang Prabang today with Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center to admire the collection of diverse Laos ethnic groups and learn more about their culture.
- This exhibition revolves around four main ethnic groups including Hmong, Akha, Khmu and Tai Lue.
- Take a visit to Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center, near the Mekong River. There are many classes for your family to participate in such as weaving class, village weaver class, bamboo weaving class and dyeing class.
- Spend the rest of the afternoon to get a cold drink at Silk Road Cafe while admiring the sunset behind the mountain.
- Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Kids Join Workshop Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center
- In the early morning, join the daily Laos alms giving ceremony – the most sacred tradition of Laos. More than 200 Buddhist monks depart from various temples to gather their daily meals from the faithful residents sitting quietly on the streets.
- Visit the Phousi morning market near the former Royal Palace. The local people come here to sell and buy local products such as many kinds of cakes, rice, vegetables, fish, pork, chicken, etc. This market is unique because it is set on the ground.
- Visit some highlights in Luang Prabang such as Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong – one of the largest and the most decorative temples; Wat Mai with its impressive gilded facade.
- Climb 328 steps to the top of the mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city and Mekong River.
- Ready for an international flight to Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam.
- Once arrival at Hanoi, Viet Prestige Travel’s guide and driver will transfer to the hotel in the city centre.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
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Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang
- After breakfast, have a full day today to explore Vietnam’s charming capital.
- Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and “House on stilt” in the same area with the Presidential Palace and the famous One Pillar Pagoda (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on every Monday and Friday).
- Next, we will also make a visit to the Temple of Literature – the first college of Vietnam for the sons of mandarins and the place dedicating to Confucian.
- Head to the interesting Vietnamese Museum of Ethnology, which features well-presented tribal art, artifacts and everyday objects of 54 officially recognized ethnic groups of Vietnam, gathered from across the nation, and examples of traditional village houses.
- Enjoy a one-hour rickshaw sight-seeing tour around Hanoi Old Quarter for watching lifestyle of people here and try the gastronomy of Hanoi.
- Watch a traditional water puppet show in the late afternoon about the local daily life of Vietnamese in rural areas.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
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Traditional Water Puppet Show, Hanoi
- Depart for Mai Chau Valley from Hanoi, the drive will take your family about 4 hours though mountainous roads, stop at Thung Khe Pass.
- Arrive at your homestay in Mai Hich village and have lunch with local traditional dishes at your homestay
- Bicycle ride with local tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages.
- Free time for bicycling, walking, shopping
- Enjoy the outdoor BBQ party in the garden and watch the Thai’s traditional dance and drink the traditional wine “ruou can”.
- Overnight in homestay.
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Family goes cycling in Mai Chau
- Get up early in the morning, seeing or even joining daily activities of local people to feel true essence of the local
- Drive about 35km to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, trekking through some steep slopes, crossing many beautiful streams. The 4-hour trek is not easy but definitely worth it! You will contemplate the glorious view of the valleys, rice terrace, and rich rain forests.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way at Eo Ken village, then meet up with your private car on the main road.
- Drive 8km and then trek down to Don village, arrive at your homestay
- Have dinner and stay overnight at your homestay.
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Pu Luong Trekking Tour for Family
- After breakfast, leave Pu Luong for a drive to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, visit two temples remaining from Hoa Lu’s time as an imperial capital – Dinh and Le Temples.
- Explore sites built by the Le and Dinh Dynasties, atmospheric temples that evoke Vietnam’s grand, pre-colonial culture.
- In the afternoon, board a rowboat along the Ngo Dong River, exploring the water-carved limestone caves along the way. This is the heart of the Trang An Landscape Complex UNESCO site, your family will enjoy dramatic views of the cliffs that erupt from the flat valley bottoms, lush rice paddies, and mountains.
- Return to shore for an hour-long bike ride through the villages and rice fields that surround Tam Coc, taking quiet roads that offer a serene experience of life in the Vietnamese countryside.
- Overnight in Ninh Binh.
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Tam Coc Ninh Binh Family Boat Tour
- In the early morning, depart for a 4-hour drive to Halong. Your drive will get through the Red River Delta which offers tranquil views of a beautiful plain with green rice fields.
- Upon arrival, you will board our ship and start your cruise on the bay.
- Have lunch on board with typical local dishes and fresh seafood while sailing in the beautiful bay, among spectacular limestone islets: Chien Islet, Trong Mai Islet, the fishing villages, etc.
- Take a short trek to Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) for admiring various sparkling stalactites and stalagmites or Ti Tov Summit for a panoramic view of the bay.
- Go swimming on a quiet beach, sunbathing on the sundeck or using spa services on board.
- Overnight on board.
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The overview of Halong Bay
- Wake up early in the morning to take part in a Tai Chi Class for body warm-up and enjoy the sunrise view.
- Go kayaking or sitting on a small bamboo boat to explore Luon Cave – an attractive destination for tourists.
- Experience the fisherman’s daily life by a visit to one of the fishing villages such as Vang Vieng Village, Cong Dam Village, Cua Van Village, etc
- Have a brunch on the cruise before getting disembarked.
- Transfer to the Noi Bai Airport for a short domestic flight to Danang, then transfer to Hoian by a van.
- Overnight in Hoian.
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Taichi Class in Halong Bay
- Start Hoian Sightseeing Tour with your family with a walk or a rickshaw around Hoi An town and visit the unique architectures mixed from Chinese, Japanese, French styles such as the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda, etc.
- Drive to My Son Sanctuary. From 4th to the 14th century AD, My Son was the site of religious ceremony of Champa dynasty’s Kings, and a burial place of Champa royals and national heroes.
- Enjoy live attractive Apsara dance performance – a Khmer classical dance. This is an exciting experience when watching amazing Apsara dancers performing in fanciful and mysterious beauty of My Son ruins under the stunning glow of sunset.
- When the sun sets, the pedestrian-friendly streets of Hoi An transform into a vibrant display of traditional lanterns, folk dance performances, and lit candles floating down Thu Bon River.
- Overnight in Hoian.
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My Son Sanctuary, Hoian
- Cycle through the rice paddy fields in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town.
- Share in the daily work life of local farmers – hoeing and a soil, watering veggie at an organic herb garden, riding water buffalo in the field, join a cooking class and enjoy the freshest air of the countryside beauty, for example in Tra Que Herb Village.
- Then, your kids will be excited when your family goes cycling to the famous An Bang Beach. The most popular activities at An Bang Beach are swimming, paddle-boarding, and surfing.
- Paddle the strange and unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war.
- Enjoy the best show of the planet – Hoi An Memories Show – a newly conceived world-class theatrical production showcasing the cultural heritage of the country. It is the largest performance in Viet Nam and can be compared to an Olympic Games opening ceremony.
- Overnight in Hoian.
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Kid Experiences Tra Que Herb Village Hoian
- On the way to Hue from Hoian, stop at Non Nuoc Stone carving village which is famous for great sophistication of artworks and tiny vivid souvenirs; and Cham Museum that displays about 300 sculptures from the 5th and 15th.
- Depart to Son Tra Peninsula to visit Linh Ung Pagoda, which consists of the highest Goddess of Mercy Statue of Vietnam.
- Across the outstanding Hai Van Pass and the scenic fishing village of Lang Co.
- Once arrival Hue, visit Dong Ba Market and try the specialties in Hue such as Bun Bo Hue, Nem Lui, Vietnamese Crepe, Clam Rice, Steamed Rice Cake, etc.
- Overnight in Hue.
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Dong Ba Market, Hue
- After breakfast, spend an entire day touring the Vietnam’s former ancient capital.
- Start the day with a visit to the Imperial Citadel, home to the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City where your family will get better understanding of the beauty of Vietnamese Royal architecture and culture.
- – Imperial City of Hue was once an enormous complex full of all the executive and bureaucracy you would expect from a country’s capital. It was enclosed within a square fortress (also known as the Hue Citadel), with each of the four walls about 2 kilometres long and a wide moat on the outside. All through this huge city were temples, palaces, offices, gardens, and residences. The most important bit was in the middle.
- – Purple Forbidden City, located in the middle of the city, is the most important bit. This place is used to be the private residence of the emperor and his closest confidants lived and worked. In the past, it would have been inaccessible to most people. Now, of course, we can all walk through it and see what remains.
- Then, take a beautiful dragon boat trip along Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the oldest and prettiest religious buildings in Vietnam.
- In the afternoon, continue on your family journey with the visit to King Ming Mang and King Khai Dinh tombs which are the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty.
- Overnight in Hue.
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Cruise
Imperial City of Hue
- In the morning, transfer to Thuy Xuan Village, which is famous for the manufacture of incense sticks. Your kids have chances of trying to successfully make an incense stick. Then visit other traditional craft villages of Hue such as conical hats village, paper flower village, or wood painting village.
- After having breakfast, move to Phu Bai Airport in Hue for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Stroll around the city and make a stop in Ben Thanh Market – the largest market in this city to taste Vietnamese cuisine and shop for souvenirs.
- Enjoy the dinner on the cruise through Saigon River, then take a walk on Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Bui Vien Walking Street to explore Saigon’s nightlife.
- Your family will be picked up at Tan Son Nhat Airport to the hotel.
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Thuy Xuan Incense Village, Hue
- Departure to Mekong Delta – one of the largest deltas in the world.
- Discover the work, learn the manufacture of bricks and mat from the craftsmen in the workshop. Their products are produced with the greatest respect for their traditions and their environment. The visit is informative and very photogenic, thanks to an omnipresent ocher color.
- Join a coconut candy workshop and observe the manual process of making coconut candies. This is an interesting experience for your kids!
- Cycle along the village to the orchards then taste honey and exotic fruits such as coconut, banana, mango, pineapple, rambutans, durian, orange, watermelons, longans, grapefruit, grape fruit,etc.
- Arrival in Ben Tre , the pretty peaceful town away from the big tourist migrations, known by the slow pace of local life, beautiful sailing in a typical ferry under the shade of coconut trees and abundant harvests.
- Row in a boat along an arroyo submerged in the shade of the coconut palm trees. During this cruise, you can admire the beauty of the Vietnamese rural landscape, visit floating villages and aquaculture farms, taste exotic fruits as well as discover the daily life of local villagers.
- Then drive to Can Tho , the largest city in the Mekong Delta, nicknamed the “capital of the South” . Located on the edge of one of the nine great arms of the Mekong, it is the most important political, economic and university center south of Ho Chi Minh City. Rich in historical heritage such as ancient villages, pagodas and floating markets, this city is an ideal destination for those who wish to immerse themselves in the life of the Mekong Delta.
- Overnight in Can Tho.
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Cruise Through Coconut Trees Mekong Delta
- After early breakfast, discover Cai Rang Floating Market – the largest, important and lively “floating hall” of the Mekong Delta . Your family will have the opportunity to slide into small canals shaded by tropical fruit orchards, where you can taste the fresh fruit picked on site such as watermelons, carrots, dragon fruits, coconut, grapefruit, bananas, longans, oranges…
- Sample local fruits while the boat takes you to cross myriads canals.
- Visit an ancient house of Binh Thuy, formerly called Temple of Long Tuyen which was built in 1870 with French style in architecture but still remained traditional features of Southern style.
- Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City by van.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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A Floating Store at Cai Rang Floating Market
- In the morning, transfer to Cu Chi tunnels – a marvelous underground network constructed by Viet Cong soldiers during the long struggle for independence. This 121-kilometer-long complex of tunnels is also served as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters.
- After having lunch in Ho Chi Minh City, take a half-day tour around the city including:
- Reunification Palace – a must-visit for tourists in Saigon, used to be the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963.
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral – one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam, built in the late 1880s by French colonists.
- The Old Saigon Post Office – a beautifully preserved remnant of French colonial times and perhaps the grandest post office in all of Southeast Asia.
- Ben Thanh Market – an ideal place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art, and other souvenirs. Here, you’ll find eating stalls inside the market where you can get a taste of hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine.
- Overnight in Saigon.
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Cu Chi Tunnels with kids
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free time until the dedicated time to buy gifts for your family or friend, enjoy the services of the hotel or spa and prepare for your flight home.
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for a flight back home.
- Superb Laos and Vietnam Family Vacation for 19 Days comes to an end. Thank you very much and we hope your family will stay healthy and travel with us with your next journey!
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Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
| Vietnam Airline Economy |
Luang Prabang18:00 | VN 930 1hr 05min |
Hanoi19:05 | Availability | 120 International |
| Vietnam Airline Economy |
Hanoi16:00 | VN 181 1hr 25min |
Da Nang17:25 | Availability | 60 Domestic |
| Vietnam Airline Economy |
Hue13:25 | VN 1373 1hr 40min |
Saigon15:05 | Availability | 60 Domestic |
- Airfare and schedule are subject to modification without prior notice from the airlines
- Each ticket is inclusive of 7kg hand baggage and 20kg checked baggage
- Confirmation is subject to availability
- Hotel/ Beach resort including daily buffet breakfast, tax, service charge and free WIFI
- Professional Local English speaking guides on day trips & excursions
- All transportation by private comfortable AC car
- Additional meals as clearly mentioned (B:Breakfast, L:Lunch; D:Dinner)
- Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
- Domestic Flights
- Bottled water available on the transfer
- 24/7 hotline customer services during the trip
- No extra charge after confirmation
- All the International flight
- International departures taxes,Travel insurance
- Surcharge for early check in and late check out the hotel
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- All the meals which does not mentioned clearly above
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Vietnam visa stamp fee
- Other services not mentioned above
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