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Discover Vietnam and Laos In 8 Days

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Start point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the streets of Ho Chi Minh City
  2. Day 2

    Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Cruise down the Mekong River around four islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, Tortoise)
    • Walk around the country lanes on Unicorn Island
    • Visit fruit plantations and enjoy tropical fruits with folk song music
    • Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal
    • Visit family workshops and honey-bee farm, taste honey tea and coconut candies
    • Cycle around Tan Thach village or relax in a hammock
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    My Tho
  3. Day 3

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Cu Chi Tunnels tour including weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens
    • Documentary film about tunnel history
    • Crawl through tunnel system
    • Try manioc (guerilla warriors' food)

    Optional Activities

    • Fire AK47, MK16, or machine guns at shooting range
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  4. Day 4

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise exploration of Halong Bay limestone rocks and karst grottoes
    • Visit famous limestone cave with kayaking or swimming options

    Optional Activities

    • Participate in activities on the boat
    • Kayaking or swimming near floating villages
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  5. Day 5

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Limestone cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites

    Optional Activities

    • Tai Chi lesson
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  6. Day 6

    Hanoi to Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Chitdara or similar), Hotel ( Souphattra Hotel or similar), Resort (Pullman Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Night Market and handmade textiles
    Landmarks
    Night Market
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  7. Day 7

    Luang Prabang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Sunset dinner on traditional Mekong River cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Chitdara or similar), Hotel ( Souphattra Hotel or similar), Resort (Pullman Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Morning Market visit
    • Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
    • Visit National Museum at former Royal Palace
    • Visit Ban Na Ouane Village and H'Mong Village
    • Hike to Khouang Si waterfall through national park
    • Visit Asian bear rescue center
    • Swimming in turquoise waters
    • Sunset cruise on Mekong River
    • Visit Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden
    • Sunset dinner on boat

    Optional Activities

    • Participate in almsgiving ritual to monks at dawn
    • Observe almsgiving ritual in silence from appropriate distance
    Landmarks
    Morning Market
    Wat Xiengthong
    National Museum
    Ban Na Ouane Village
    H'Mong Village
    Khouang Si Waterfall
    Asian Bear Rescue Center
    Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden
  8. Day 8

    Luang Prabang Departure

    End point
    Luang Prabang, Laos (Luang Prabang Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure time to explore Luang Prabang
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  • C
    October 5th, 2025
    A first rate agency - from the initial inquiry about the trip to my drop off at the airport on the final day, my...
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    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Carol, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great experience from start to finish. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the cruise upgrades, insightful guides, and the convenience of our centrally located hotels. Pham will be delighted to know his support helped make your trip smooth and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another amazing journey soon! Realistic Asia team
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  • Discover Vietnam and Laos In 8 Days reviewer 2
    March 1st, 2023
    It was the last minute booking, but it worked out well! Lucy was always in contact with us, and very helpful. We...
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    Traveled in February 2023
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    Dear Elena, Thank you so much for your review. We are very thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your holiday in Vietnam. We will take into consideration your feedback and check how we can improve it. A big thank you for your kind words about Lucy, she remembers you and sends her warm regards. We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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  • J
    January 19th, 2023
    An excellent 8 day tour organised with realistic Asia. Traveling alone l thought that there would be the same people...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Julie, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam and Laos and that everything went smoothly. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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  • Discover Vietnam and Laos In 8 Days reviewer 4
    November 17th, 2022
    Hello, I just wanted to thank you for your tremendous help with our trip. We had an awesome time. Your services were...
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    Reply from: Realistic Asia
    Dear Denna, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad to know that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam and that we were able to make your trip easy. It was a big pleasure for us to organize your holiday. Thank you again for trusting our company, and we hope to see you again! Realistic Asia team
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    Christopher

    Asked on December 12th, 2025

    Are two of us traveling together. Is the tour complicated as we'd have to join the others independently?

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      Christopher

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      Travel date will be mid-February to the end, depending on available tour

    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten December 2025

      For this tour you just join a group on days you have a tour in Vietnam, and these will be different groups for each tour. Airport pick up/drop off and accommodation are private. For example, on Day 2 in the morning you will join a group for Mekong tour, when the tour ends, you're transferred back to your hotel. Then the next day you will join another group for Half-day Cu Chi tour and back to hotel when it ends.

    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten December 2025

      I advise you to do this trip from the beginning of Feb 2026. You should avoid the period from 14th - 22nd February 2026 because it's the Lunar New Year - the biggest holiday of Vietnamese people. Many businesses and services may be closed or have limited hours, crowd in some destinations, and you have to pay Public holiday surcharge or Compulsory Gala Dinner.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on September 22nd, 2024

    We would like to tour Vietnam and Laos. We would like the trip to be 12-16 days long. Currently there are 6 of us committed and possibly 7. I can probably get 9 people committed. What are our options

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten September 2024

      Based on your given information, I would like to offer the outline itinerary combining Vietnam and Laos starting on 3 Feb 2025 beginning in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and ending in Vientiane (VTE).

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    Grace

    Asked on March 4th, 2023

    We would like to do Group, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia (Laos - optional) no longer than 15-20 days. Can you help to "build" taking something as a "base" and do extension?

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten March 2023

      Based on your information, I would like to send you a new package as below: Day 1: Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival Day 2: Experience Vietnamese Lifestyle In The Countryside (B/L) Day 3: Cruising To The Natural Wonder Of The World (B/L/D) Day 4: Morning Rise With The Dragon In The Bay (B/L) - Flight To Ho Chi Minh Day 5: A Trip To The Fertile Mekong Delta (B/L) - group tour Day 6: Explore the Maze of Cu Chi Tunnels (B) Day 7: Travel From Ho Chi Minh To Siem Reap (B) Day 8: Explore The Ancient Temples Of Khmer (B) Day 9: Visit the Floating Villages of Tonle Sap Lake (B) Day 10: Travel from Siem Reap to Bangkok (B) Day 11: Explore the Amazing Temples of Bangkok (B) Day 12: Free As A Bird In Bangkok (B) Day 13: Bangkok - Flight To Luang Prabang (B) Day 14: Visit Local Villages and Khuangsi Waterfall (B) Day 15: Time to Say Goodbye - Luang Prabang Departure (B) The price is USD 2361$/person for 3 stars package ( without the international flight ticket) The price is USD 2857$/person for 4 stars package ( without the international flight ticket) The price is USD 3991$/person for 5 stars package ( without the international flight ticket) Which hotel category do you prefer? 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star accommodations?

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    Scott

    Asked on December 29th, 2022

    Are internal flights included in the tour price and can I book as a single traveller to share a room with someone else?

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      Scott

      TravelerWritten December 2022

      I've noticed Siem Reap has been mentioned in the itinerary on day 5 and then visa to Cambodia - does it mean you also offer trip extensions to Cambodia, how much would that cost?

    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten December 2022

      For flights, this package includes 2 tickets: Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi with 20kg allowance luggage included. Hanoi to Luang Prabang with 20kg allowance luggage included. Regarding accommodation, based on the information given information, you will stay in a single room (not sharing with anyone).

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    Michelle

    Asked on October 19th, 2022

    Where it says English and French does that mean either or mixed? if l wanted to add one night to the last day in Luang Prabang how much would that be?

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    • Realistic AsiaOperatorWritten October 2022

      1/ when it says English, French means English either French 2/ If you want to add one night to the last day in Luang Prabang, I will check the price and let you know by tomorrow.

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      Michelle

      TravelerWritten October 2022

      It's just that I don't speak French so hopefully an English speaking tour? I would have a three star hotel, so hopefully planning an extra night at the Villa Maydou.

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      Michelle

      TravelerWritten October 2022

      Just wondering if l was able to re arrange for the transfer to Luang Prabang airport from the official day ( the 15th) to two days later or shall I make my own arrangements. Trying to include a two day elephant visit before l leave.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Laos.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Laos.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Laos.Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Laos.Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Laos.Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Laos.Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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