Your adventure in Vietnam has started:

• Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.
• Learn about Vietnamese culture while enjoying good quality Vietnamese coursing and let the excitement begin!

In the afternoon, enjoy a one – hour cyclo ride to explore:

• The charming colonial district with its leafy avenues.
• Hoan Kiem Lake and its legendary story, along with Ngoc Son Temple, nestled in the middle of the lake.
• The labyrinth of bustling streets filled with small shops in the famous and fascinating "Old Quarter," including the famous Silk Street (Hang Gai).

To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Hanoi, take a walking tour to discover:

• Walking through the iconic Old Quarter. 
• Colonial architecture, 

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Begin your journey by unravelling the Vietnamese culture and history in the Vietnamese capital:

• Start the day at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, a revered site of national importance and a pilgrimage destination for many Vietnamese.
• The visit includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from the outside), Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda,
• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, 
• Visit the Temple of Literature, 
• Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology,
• Grab a Vietnamese coffee while waiting for the train to pass by at the Train Street

In the evening, enjoy a Water Puppet Show – a traditional and ancient art form that is unique to Vietnam.

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Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay UNESCO Label – CRUISE and NIGHT Onboard

• Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, welcome aboard, and safety briefing.
• Check in to your private cabin.
• Enjoy lunch onboard while taking in the stunning views of Bai Tu Long Bay.
• Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, 
• Join a kayaking excursion to discover the limestone islands in the bay.
• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.
• Join a Vietnamese cooking class.

Dinner: Savor fresh seafood with an exquisite menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by qualified staff.

After dinner, free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.

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CRUISE – Hanoi – FLIGHT – LUANG PRABANG

Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

• Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by kayak or local rowboat. Discover the cultural life of fishermen and learn how to drive a boat under the instruction of local people, or have a fisherman rowing boat for you.
• Back to the boat.
• Check out of the cabin and start cruising towards the harbor while a set lunch is served.
• The entire crew will greet you and thank you as you arrive at the port at 11h30.
• Transfer back to Hanoi.

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Uncover the ancient religious capital of Laos, and be surprised by its serenity and spirituality by tuk tuk:

• Experience unforgettable moments by attending the procession of barefoot monks, 
• Visit some small morning markets,
• Visit a local food market to discover some typical local Laos cuisine.
• Marvel at the Wat Xieng Thong, 
• Visit the temple of Wat Visoun, 
• Meander through the That Makmo, stone stupa and Vat Aham, a major shrine in the city dedicated to the ancestors of Laos.

In the afternoon:

• Explore the National Museum (formally the Royal Palace) 
• The temple of Wat Mai, 
• Climb to the summit of Mount Phousi where you will discover a magnificent panoramic view of the ancient royal capital and the Mekong River at sunset.
• Relax with a traditional massage provided by Lao Red Cross.

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Luang Prabang – Elephant Camp (Group Tour) – Kuang Si Waterfall

Depart for the Elephant Camp nestled amidst lush teak forests along the Nam Khan River.

Enjoy a unique and magical experience with feeding your elephant, partly to thank the animal for saving you from walking!

Depart for the beautiful Kuang Si waterfall, approximately 30 km from Luang Prabang.

Through some beautiful natural places and past traditional houses made from bamboo, wood, and palm leaves.

Swim in a natural pool nested in the lush tropical vegetation at Khuang Sy waterfall.

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Luang Prabang – Cruise on slow boat – Pak Ou Caves – DAY TRAIN/ PRIVATE CAR – VANG VIENG

Explore a lively riverside scenery, set on the banks of the Mekong River on boarding a traditional wooden boat.

• 1.5 hours upstream from Luang Prabang, disembark to visit two sacred caves of Pak Ou, Tham Ting Cave and Tham Phoum Cave.
• Observe some elephants bathing in the water close to the banks, or some locals trying their luck and panning for gold.
• On the journey back, stop at the village of Ban Xang Hai, 
• Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong, 
• Upon arrival in Vang Vieng, transfer to your hotel.

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Vang Vieng – Nam Ngum Lake – Dong Markkhai Market – VIENTIANE

Depart for Vientiane, passing by Nam Ngum, the large artificial water reservoir created by the dam on the Nam Ngum River.

Enjoy scenic views along the route as we travel through spectacular countryside toward the mountainous region.

On the way, visit the lively and colorful Dong Markkhai market, where various hill tribes come to exchange goods and buy supplies.

Upon arrival in Vientiane, visit the impressive Patuxay Monument, known as the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane, before continuing to the famous That Luang Stupa.

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Pick – up from your hotel and transfer south along route 13 to the central Lao province of Khammoune.

On the way, stop at Prabaht Ponsan, a stupa dating back to the 15th century. It is also home to the Buddha's footprint, left when, as legend has it, he was crossing the Mekong.

Continue onwards into Khammoune province, stop at various points along the way to visit the villages.

Arrive at Hin Boun in the late afternoon.

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Hin Boun – Konglor – Thakhek

Transfer to Kong Lor village and board a small local boat into the famous Kong Lor Cave.

Navigate through the cave, which is over 7km long and includes a spectacular cavern over 100m high, as well as a breathtaking stalagmite gallery, which you can explore on foot.

Afterward, take a short walk in Ban Na Than village to explore traditional activities like weaving or enjoy a swim in the Hinboun River.

In the afternoon, drive toward Thakhek and visit the colonial houses.

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Take the road to Boloven Plateau (1250 m altitude), 

The plateau is also home to numerous ethnic groups, where you will visit villages featuring traditional stilt houses made of wood, bamboo, and woven materials.

Discover magnificent waterfalls named Tad Lo and Tad Fan.

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Visit Vat Phou temple, the temple of the mountain and a former Khmer ruins sacred place of the 9th century, heritage site by UNESCO in 2001.

Renovations have been undertaken to return it to its former glory. Explore the site and its museum.

Transfer to Khong Island, the largest of this group of islands.

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Cross the Mekong River to the site of the "4000 islands" and its wonderful peaceful landscapes. 

Transfer to Khong Island, the largest of this group of islands.

Discover the village of Ban Khong to see the Wat Keo Phouang Temple, 

Detour and stop by at the local market to discover the trade of palm sugar and other commodities.

Then, take a motor canoe through the region of the 4,000 islands to enjoy a look at river oriented life.

Stop at Khone Island to see the old colonial mansions of the French period, and while on the island we visit two waterfalls: the Li Phi falls, known as the “Phantom of the Abyss” and the spectacular Phapheng Waterfall, the largest in South – East Asia, on the border of Cambodia.

The day concludes with the observation of rare, white "Irrawaddy" river dolphins.

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Khong Island - Pakse – FLIGHT – Luang Prabang

Free time for personal activities until your transfer by private car with driver to the airport of Pakse for your flight to Luang Prabang.

You will be welcomed upon your arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

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