Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Moo 1 Bang Chalong Bang Phli, 10540, หนองปรือ, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Bangkok to see historic charm and architectural marvels
- Day 2
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
- Visit Reclining Buddha image at Wat Pho
- Visit Wat Benchamabopit (Marble Temple)
Landmarks Royal Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) Wat Pho Wat Benchamabopit - Day 3
Bangkok to Luang Prabang
Bangkok to Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with traditional Lao dance on sunset cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
- Visit National Museum at former Royal Palace
- Visit Wat Mai temple
- Visit Traditional Art & Ethnology Center
- Visit Ban Xang Khong for Saa paper making and weaving
- Sunset dinner cruise on Mekong River to Pha Tad Ke Village
Landmarks Wat Xiengthong National Museum (former Royal Palace) Wat Mai Traditional Art & Ethnology Center Ban Xang Khong Pha Tad Ke Village - Day 5
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Morning Market
- Visit Ban Na Ouane Village (Lao ethnic minority)
- Visit H'Mong Village
- Visit Asian bear rescue center
- Leisurely hike to Khouang Si waterfall and turquoise pools
Optional Activities
- Participate in alms giving ceremony with monks (advance notice required—guide will prepare food for offering)
Landmarks Morning Market, Luang Prabang Ban Na Ouane Village H'Mong Village Asian bear rescue center Khouang Si waterfall - Day 6
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tham Jang Cave
- Visit Blue Lagoon 1
- Visit Blue Lagoon 3
- Swimming at Blue Lagoon
Landmarks Tham Jang Cave Blue Lagoon 1 Blue Lagoon 3 - Day 7
Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at riverside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Kayaking on Nam Song river
- Visit Tham Nang Far (Angel cave)
- Visit Tham None cave with tube and rope descent
- Zip lining over forest and river (8 lines, 3 bridges)
Landmarks Ban Vieng Samai Nam Song river Tham Nang Far (Angel cave) Tham None cave Phar None - Day 8
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner following Baci Ceremony)
Included Activities
- Baci Ceremony at local house
- Dinner following Baci Ceremony
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon riding (surcharge applies)
- Day 9
Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Luang Prabang to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with food you helped prepare in cooking class)
Included Activities
- Harvest tea leaves at 30-year-old traditional tea farm
- Learn tea production process at tea farm workshop
- Cooking class with local host Mrs. Chin
- Visit local families to learn about village crafts
- Cycling trip through rice paddies
- Traditional foot soak with herbs (Muong ethnic recipes)
Landmarks Ri village Moc village - Day 11
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on cruise), Dinner (Dinner served on cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay's hundreds of islets
- Swimming, kayaking, or cave visits (depending on boat itinerary)
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 12
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Halong Bay to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on cruise), Lunch (Early lunch on cruise before disembarking)
- Day 13
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Golden Bridge and Bana Hills by group tour (USD 75 per person) - includes cable car, Golden Bridge, French Village, Lava Train attractions, Fantasy Park with 90+ free games, and buffet lunch
Landmarks Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills French Village Linh Ung pagoda Fantasy Park - Day 14
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking Experience group tour (USD 40 per person) - morning 8:30 AM-1:00 PM - includes local market visit, bamboo basket boat through coconut forests and Cam Thanh Eco-Village, traditional fishing net experience, local product workshops, and 5 Vietnamese dishes prepared and tasted
Landmarks Local Market, Hoi An Cam Thanh Eco-Village - Day 15
Hoi An Departure
Hoi An Departure- End point
- Da Nang, Vietnam (Danang International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
