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Tour Only - DVIDO56B
10 Days / 9 nights Northern Indochina Overland
Luang Prabang-Vientiane-Laksao-Vinh-Hoa Lu-Hai Phong-Ha Long Bay-Hanoi |
 Valid Between: 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
Destination: Vientiane City
Tour Price: $1,179.00
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Day 1: Luang Prabang - Arrival (B)
Arrive at Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel. In the afternoon drive back to town for a brief city tour to the Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun. End the day with a memorable sunset from the top of Mount Phou Si.
Overnight in Luang Prabang |
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves (B/L)
Take a full-day boat trip on the mighty Mekong River. En route, visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves built into towering limestone cliffs along the riverbank. Inside the caves are thousands of statues of Buddha in various sizes. Continue down river to Ban Xang Hai village, where the local residents create a unique rice wine called lao lao. After a picnic lunch, return to Luang Prabang and to the typical Lao villages at Ban Xang Khong.
Overnight in Luang Prabang |
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Vientiane (B)
After breakfast, visit Luang Prabang market and a number of shops selling antiques and silver jewelry made by mountain tribes. Transfer to airport for the flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival in Vientiane, take a city tour to visit the religious museum at Wat Sisaket, where thousands of statues of Buddha in wood, bronze, and stone are displayed. The tour also includes Wat Pra Keo, original home of the Emerald Buddha and the 16th century That Luang Golden Stupa. The day ends viewing the sunset along the banks of the Mekong River.
Overnight in Vientiane |
Day 4: Vientiane - Laksao - Vinh (B)
Take a full-day scenic drive to the Laksao border crossing for entry into Vietnam. (Immigration formalities will be prepared prior to arrival at the border crossing). Drive to Vinh City in north central Vietnam and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Vinh |
Day 5: Vinh - Ninh Binh (B)
After breakfast, continue driving north to Ninh Binh, en route passing rice paddies and small villages. Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, transfer to hotel.
Overngight in Ninh Binh |
Day 6: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Kenh Ga - Water Puppets - Hai Phong (B)
Morning drive to Hoa Lu to two temples dedicated to ancient Vietnamese kings. Continue to Kenh Ga, a secluded floating village with a dramatic backdrop of limestone cliffs. Travel through the village by boat witnessing scenes of fishermen, children going to school, and everyday life along the riverfront. In the afternoon drive to Hai Phong stopping en route at Pho Minh Pagoda and at a small village known as the birthplace of water puppetry. Enjoy a water-puppet performance, eat local cuisine and fly lanterns for good luck. Proceed to Hai Phong.
Overnight in Hai Phong |
Day 7: Hai Phong - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
Drive to Ha Long Bay. Board a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Drop anchor for the night near a remote island.
Overnight on Junk |
Day 8: Ha Long Bay - Boat Cruise - Hanoi (B/L)
Spend a half-day cruising through quiet waters, stopping at colorful grottoes and swimming near deserted beaches. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon stopping en route at Dong Giao wood carving village.
Overnight in Hanoi |
Day 9: Hanoi - Sightseeing (B)
A full day to explore the architecture and history of Hanoi. In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex containing the Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's former home and the One Pillar Pagoda followed by the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, visit the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. A one-hour cyclo tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter is a relaxing way to end the day and includes a stop at an old Vietnamese long house.
Overnight in Hanoi |
Day 10: Hanoi - Departure (B)
Morning free for shopping or further exploration. Transfer to airport for departure.
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Special Note: Rates are per person based on double occupancy accommodations. Taxes are not included. Holiday blackouts, peak season surcharge and other restrictions may apply. Prices are subject to change without notice. |
