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| Duración | Destino | Salida |
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| 11 días y 10 noches | Laos (Luang Prabang) Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi) | Laos (Luang Prabang) |
Day 1:
Luang Prabang – Arrival [/Dinner]
Arrive at Luang Prabang airport, you will meet your local guide at the exit after immigration, and your luggage collected and be transferred to your hotel for check in (Official check in at your hotel: 14:00).
Lunch on own account. In the afternoon, start your visit with Wat Vixoune founded in 1512 during the reign of King Visounnalath (1501-1520), this temple was a symbol of the Kingdom’s unity. The carved wooden railings in the temple’s windows are reminiscent of the Wat Phou temple in Champasak, in the far south of Laos. Inside you can admire ancient statues and steels. Also located on the grounds of this temple is the That Pathoume, also known as That Mak Mo (the watermelon stupa) because of its shape. Then, proceed to Wat Xieng Thong, known as the golden city temple, this 16th- century complex was built near the meeting of Luang Prabang’s two rivers, at the end of the peninsula. Adorned in ornate colored glass, this temple is considered to be the most beautiful temple in Luang Prabang and is important as a religious and national symbol. It was here that Laotian kings were crowned. End of the day by climbing up Phousy Hill, the energetic can brave the humidity to climb the hill’s 300- plus steps for a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings. A small 200-year- old stupa, or temple, sits atop the summit. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2:
Luang Prabang – Watch Takbat – Pak Ou caves [Breakfast/Lunch]
06.00 Rise early to observe the solemn morning ritual of monks walking through the streets to collect alms. Tak Bat, or alms giving, is a must-see experience for travelers to Luang Prabang.
After pickup at dawn from your hotel in Luang Prabang, transfer to a street where a single-file line of silent, saffron-clad Buddhist monks walk with their alms bowls each morning.
Luang Prabang’s many monastic communities are sustained by the local Buddhists who place sticky rice in the monks’ bowls during the daily ritual. Take the opportunity to make a rice offering with the help of your guide, or simply watch in awe as dozens of monks emerge to stroll past laypeople offering flowers and incense in reverence for this sacred observance. After the monks have passed through, visit a market that pops up each morning near Luang Prabang’s main thoroughfare. Brush elbows with the locals buying fruits, vegetables, meat, and spices from vendors who display an enticing array of products. If you’d like, try regional snacks like dried buffalo skin and rice-flour chips.
Return to your hotel. Right after breakfast you will be picked up again at your hotel and visit the National Museum the former Royal King’s Palace. Built in 1904, this palace museum offers a glimpse into the world of Laotian kings and their families.
On the grounds: an opulent pavilion housing the Prabang Buddha and a garage holding mid-century American cars, gifts from the United States.
* Please note that when visiting the National Museum in Luang Prabang, one should be dressed modestly (shoulders and legs must be covered).
Continue to Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham is one of Luang Prabang’s largest and most richly decorated temples.
Both its interior and exterior are extensively adorned with black and red lacquer decoration and gold leaf. The temple, also known as Wat Mai, meaning “new temple” was founded around 1780 by King Anurat of the Luang Prabang Kingdom. Transfer to the local pier to Embark on a traditional boat and then cruise upstream on the Mekong River to delve into Luang Prabang’s rich culture and heritage with a Mekong River cruise to the sacred caves of Pak Ou Caves which sit among the limestone cliffs where the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers converge. The caves are spilt into Tham Ting and Tham Theung, both of which are filled with thousands of Buddha images and statues which have been deposited over the
centuries by pilgrims. On the way, stop at a picturesque village and discover the secrets of Lao rice wine distillery at Ban Xang Hai. After our cave exploration, we jump back on the boat and enjoy lunch on a local restaurant as we return to Luang Prabang. Lunch at a local restaurant near opposite the caves. Return to the town by boat. On the way back, you will stop at Ban Xang Khong, handmade paper village.
Specialized for many years in manufacturing and selling products made from Silk and Sa Paper. This evening, we recommend taking a stroll through the night market. Down the street from the former palace, dozens of sellers display there both authentic Laotian crafts, such as woven silk, embroidered textiles, and silver jewelry, as well as made-in- China offerings of Beer Lao T- shirts and knockoff cotton scarves. The serene atmosphere and beautiful goods make it one of the best places to buy souvenirs. (Daily: 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm). Dinner on own account. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3:
Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall – Hanoi [Breakfast/Lunch]
Breakfast at your hotel. 08.00 You will check out from your hotel and visit Ock Pop Tok, the weaving center and social enterprise that seeks to preserve traditional weaving techniques. Ock Pop Tok (meaning “East Meets West” in Lao) was founded on the principles of fair trade and sustainable business practices.
The company was pioneering social business and ethical fashion before these terms were even a part of our cultural lexicon. Ock Pop Tok or OPT to those ‘in the know’ has grown from a small shop selling only a few designs, to becoming one of The most important textile and artisanal institutions in all of Laos and South East Asia. Drive to Kuangsi waterfall. Kuang Si Waterfall is the biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals. Visit the Bear Rescue Center in the Kuang Si Waterfall. Lunch at a local restaurant near the waterfall. Right after lunch, you will be transferred to Luang Prabang airport and depart to Hanoi (Departure flight must be after 17.00 pm). Meet on arrival at Hanoi International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. (Check-in time is 2 pm). There is then free time at leisure. Dinner is to your own arrangement. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4:
Hanoi Full Day City Tour [Breakfast/Lunch]
A day of fascinating exploration starts with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior only) and the former president’s stilt house where Uncle Ho lived from 1958 to 1969. We then head to the iconic One-Pillar Pagoda and the Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon we visit the Temple of Literature;
Ngoc Son Temple; Hoan Kiem Lake; and enjoy a water puppet show performance, a unique Vietnamese art form that takes its origins from rural festivals in Vietnam. We then take a fun stroll around the Old Quarter to explore 36 old streets before heading to a traditional coffee shop to enjoy a glass of refreshing Bia Hoi, locally brewed beer. Breakfast is included. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Dinner is to your own arrangement. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5:
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
Our tour of magical Ha Long Bay takes in a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has over 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald waters, many of them containing picturesque grottoes. Our excursion starts with a drive to the Bay (160km, approximately four hours) for the overnight cruise. The boat leaves the pier at between 12.30-1 pm, with lunch served immediately after departure. Then we are free to discover magical Ha Long Bay which is known as the ‘dragon descending into the sea.’
Optional activities include swimming, kayaking, cooking demonstrations and night squid fishing. Breakfast is included at the hotel. You will enjoy dinner and overnight on board.
*Please note: the cruise itinerary and schedule is subject to seasonal weather conditions.
Our tour guide does not join the group on board, there will be an English-speaking guide of the cruise company to take care of the passengers during Halong boat trip.
Day 6:
Ha Long – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An [Breakfast]
We continue the cruise through magical Ha Long Bay until we dock at 12 noon and proceed to Hanoi International Airport for the flight to Da Nang. Lunch and dinner are to your own arrangement. Overnight in Hoi An.
* Please note: The regular flight for the seat-in-coach transfer is HAN DAD – VN 181 (departure time approximately 4.00pm – subject to availability).
In the case of a different flight, a surcharge applies for a private transfer from a local restaurant on the way from Ha Long to Hanoi Airport and from Da Nang airport to the hotel in Hoi An.
Day 7:
Hoi An [Breakfast/Lunch]
Today we undertake a fascinating walking tour to discover the historic town of Hoi An which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in unique architectural styles with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. We visit Phuc Kien Hall, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky old house and a silk workshop.
Breakfast is included at the hotel. Lunch is at a local restaurant and dinner is to your own arrangement. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8:
Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue [Breakfast/Lunch]
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Hue, through the spectacular Hai Van Pass (if weather permits) and then visit the Cham Culture Museum in Da Nang. In the afternoon, we visit the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market. Breakfast is included at the hotel. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Dinner is to your own arrangement. Overnight in Hue.
Day 9:
Hue – Ho Chi Minh City [Breakfast/Lunch]
Today we enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River and then then visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Tomb.
We then embark on a short cyclo tour to an ancient village near Hue to immerse ourselves in the greenery of the ‘Garden City. You will be welcomed to an ancient garden house where the host family will not only share with you their lifestyle and traditions – they will invite you to enjoy an authentic home- prepared meal with ingredients sourced from their garden. Then enjoy a relaxing herbal footbath sourced from plants in their garden. We then transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, we transfer to the hotel. Breakfast is included at the hotel. Dinner is to your own arrangement. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
* Please note: The regular flight for the seat-in- coach transfer is HUI SGN – VN 1375 (approximately 6 pm departure – subject to availability and may change without prior notice). In case of a different flight, a surcharge applies for a round-trip private transfer from the hotel to Hue Airport and from Ho Chi Minh City International Airport to the hotel.
Day 10:
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City [Breakfast/Lunch]
Today we drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the American War, followed by the return to Ho Chi Minh City. After lunch we tour the War Remnants Museum, the Central Post Office and walk outside of the Reunification Palace, with free shopping time at the central Ben Thanh Market, or Le Cong Kieu Street, which has stores selling antiques and then Yersin Market. Breakfast is included at the hotel. Dinner is to your own arrangement. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11:
Ho Chi Minh City – Departure [Breakfast]
After breakfast is at the hotel, we transfer to Ho Chi Minh City International Airport and the conclusion of this tour.
- Tours and transfers with licensed Italian-speaking guiding services/assistance
- Accommodation with breakfast as specified in the program
- Meals as indicated in the program (food only)
- In Laos, all transfers and tour by minivan for SIC tour
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air- conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program
- Traditional boat fare from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou - Water on tour
- All applicable taxes and service charges - Official check-in at 14:00 &check-out at 12:00 (subject to modification depending on the selected hotels)
- Laotian visa fee
- Vietnamese visa approval letter and Visa stamping fee
- Supplement rates
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated - Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts,
ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns)
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature.
This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini- bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
- Early check in/late check-out at your hotel
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers
- Our English-speaking tour guide does not join the group on board
Please note: - Voluntary Carbon Offset Compensation (USD1.50 per person per day)
- We reserve the right to change a supplement to all guests if Tourism Authorities eventually decide to increase the fees applied to cruises in Ha Long Bay (e.g USD 21/person on 2D/1N cruise program)
| Día | Pernoctacion | Informaciónes adicionales |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parasol Blanc Hotel | Classic room o similarLuang Prabang | Luang Prabang International Airport, Luang Prabang, Laos - Arrival Terminal |
| 2 | Parasol Blanc Hotel | Classic room o similarLuang Prabang | |
| 3 | Lenid (54 Tho Nhuom) | ROH o similarHanoi | |
| 4 | Lenid (54 Tho Nhuom) | ROH o similarHanoi | |
| 5 | Glory Legend Cruise | Deluxe o similarHa Long Bay | |
| 6 | Phu Thinh Boutique Resort | ROH o similarHoi An |
Hanoi, Vietnam Da Nang, Vietnam |
| 7 | Phu Thinh Boutique Resort | ROH o similarHoi An | |
| 8 | Romance | ROH o similarHue | Da Nang, Vietnam |
| 9 | Emm Saigon | Superior o similarCiudad Ho Chi Minh | |
| 10 | Emm Saigon | Superior o similarCiudad Ho Chi Minh | Cu Chi, Vietnam - Cu Chi Tunnel |
| 11 | Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ciudad Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - Terminal Depature |
| Lugar | Standard | Superior | Deluxe |
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| Luang Prabang | Parasol Blanc Hotel | Classic room o similar | Victoria Xiengthong Palace Hotel | Palace room o similar | |
| Hanoi | Lenid (54 Tho Nhuom) | ROH o similar | Mercure Hanoi La Gare | Standard o similar | Pan Pacific | Deluxe o similar |
| Ha Long Bay | Glory Legend Cruise | Deluxe o similar | Indochina Sails Junk | Superior o similar | Indochina Sails Junk | Superior o similar |
| Hoi An | Phu Thinh Boutique Resort | ROH o similar | Hoian Central Boutique | Deluxe o similar | Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort | ROH (Loft Superior or Superior Town) o similar |
| Hue | Romance | ROH o similar | Imperial | Deluxe city view o similar | Indochine Palace | Deluxe o similar |
| Ciudad Ho Chi Minh | Emm Saigon | Superior o similar | Novotel Saigon Centre | Superior o similar | Caravelle | Deluxe o similar |
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