VIETNAM - LAOS MOUNTAIN DISCOVERY

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Tour Code	IN04	Download as PDF
Route	Hanoi – Ha long – Lao Cai – Sapa – Villages – Lai Chau – Dien Bien Phu – Tay Trang – Muong Khua - Oudomxay – Luang Prabang
Duration	10 days / 09 nights
Features	Deeply enjoy a trip in Northwest Vietnam, the most magnificent and picturesque mountain area of the country before passing over famous Tay Trang bordergate near Dien Bien Phu to Laos and venture into the region of hill tribes, rugged mountains and scenic river landscape.
Extention	Easy to connect with Bangkok, Yunnan and Northern Myanmar. Check here for direct flights to these destinations.
NOTE	Not recommended in rainy season of Laos, from June to September. Strongly recommended in March, April, October and November for the photogenic planting and harvest times.

ITINERARY IN BRIEF

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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI (D)

Welcome to Noi bai airport and transfer to Hanoi. City tour starting at Museum of Ethnology, then take a rickshaw around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy a show of Water Puppetry. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI - HALONG BAY – TRAIN TO LAO CAI (B/L/D)

Full day discover Halong Bay, a U.N. World Heritage by boat to enjoy its thousands rocky islands, inner-island grottoes, go swimming or kayaking. Back to Hanoi for night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the Train.

DAY 3: LAO CAI - SAPA (B/L)

Light explore Sapa with Sapa market, Dragon Peak, Cat Cat village of hill tribal people. Enjoy daily life of Hmong ethnic group. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 4: SAPA (B/L)

Full day deep discover Sapa by hiking along river and valley. Enjoy the beauty of terraced rice field. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 5: SAPA – DIEN BIEN PHU (B/L)

Leaving Sapa for Dien Bien Phu old battlefield with stops en route to enjoy O Quy Ho Pass and visit the biggest Reservoir of hydropower plant of Vietnam. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.

DAY 6: DIEN BIEN PHU – TAY TRANG – MUONG KHUA (B/-/D)

Discover the historical site at Dien Bien Phu including A1 Hill, Dien Bien Museum, the Shelter of General De Castri and War Memorials. Transfer to Tay Trang Bordergate to cross to Laos. Pick-up at Laos side and transfer to Muong Khua for overnight.

DAY 7: MUONG KHUA – OUDOMXAY – LUANG PRABANG (B/L)

A big expedition in Northern Laos with rugged mountain scenery, villages of colorfully-dressed montagnards. Enjoy landscape en route before arriving in Luang Prabang for overnight.

DAY 8: LUANG PRABANG - PAKOU CAVE – KHOUANGSI WATERFALL – LUANG PRABANG (B/L)

Visit the city’s oldest magnificent temple of Wat Xiengthong, take cruise on Mekong River to Pak Ou Cave, visit local village and try local rice wine. Go on to Khuangsi Waterfall where we can go swimming or hiking along forest’s trails. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 9: LUANG PRABANG – LAO SPIRIT ADVENTURE – LUANG PRABANG (ELEPHANT RIDE + RAFTING)

Transfer to the outskirt of Luang Prabang to enjoy an elephant ride in the rainforest, then take a relaxing rafting on the river. Join the night market in Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 10: LUANG PRABANG DEPARTURE (B)

Visit The National Museum at former Royal Palace and Central Market. At your leisure until transfer to the airport for departure.

SERVICES INCLUDED

SERVICES not INCLUDED

§ English-speaking tourguides (each area)

§ Land transfer by air-con vehicles

§ Twin-shared room with daily breakfast

§ Meals as quoted in the program

§ Bottle of drinking water during transfer

§ Admission

§ Elephant riding

§ Low season big discount

§ Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax

§ Visa arrangement for Vietnam and Laos

§ Early check-in, late check-out surcharge

§ Other meals, drinks

§ Personal expenses (phone call, laundry, tipping etc.)

§ Any services not mentioned in the program

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