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12 Days Essence of Vietnam & Laos Tour (private guide & driver）

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From Ho Chi Minh City to Pak Ou

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Operator: UME Travel Co. Ltd
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Old Saigon Post Office
- Stroll Dong Khoi Street
Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels
War Remnants Museum
Reunification Palace
Notre Dame Cathedral
Old Saigon Post Office
Dong Khoi Street
Day 3
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch with cooking experience including Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepe) and Spring Rolls)
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise with island sightseeing
- Visit Unicorn Island with village walk
- Visit tropical fruit orchard
- Visit bee farm with honey tea
- Visit typical Mekong Delta house
- Visit coconut candy workshop with tasting
- Enjoy tropical fruits at local farm
- Listen to Southern traditional music
- Visit Dragon Island
- Homemade lunch and cooking experience with Banh Xeo and Spring Rolls
Landmarks
Mekong Delta
Unicorn Island
Dragon Island
Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast
Day 5
Hanoi
Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh's stilt-house residence
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit The One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit The Temple of Literature
- Visit Museum of Ethnology
- Cyclo ride through Old Quarter
- Traditional Vietnamese Water Puppets Show
Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hoa Lo Prison
One Pillar Pagoda
Temple of Literature
Museum of Ethnology
Old Quarter
Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Wonderful dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise on traditional Vietnamese junk
- Cruise around limestone islets and caves
- Sunset viewing from deck
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Diving
Landmarks
Halong Bay
Day 7
Halong Bay to Vientiane
Halong Bay to Vientiane
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on sundeck at sunrise
- Halong Bay cruise continuation
Optional Activities
- Kayaking around local waters
- Traditional rowing boat exploration
Landmarks
Halong Bay
Tuan Chau International Passenger Port
Day 8
Vientiane
Vientiane
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Sisaket
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew
- Visit That Luang stupa
- Visit Phatuxay monument
- Visit COPE Centre
- Visit Sao Talat (Morning Market)
Landmarks
Wat Sisaket
Wat Phra Kaew
That Luang
Phatuxay
COPE Centre
Sao Talat (Morning Market)
Day 9
Vientiane to Luang Prabang
Vientiane to Luang Prabang
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Gastronomical evening with Khaonom Krok (Lao coconut cakes) at street stall, Luang Prabang Night Market experience with Sai Oua (Lao sausage), Khao Soi, papaya salad, and DIY barbeque along the Mekong River)
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Luang Prabang
- Khaonom Krok (Lao coconut cakes) tasting at street stall
- Luang Prabang Night Market experience with Sai Oua, Khao Soi, and papaya salad
- DIY barbeque experience along the Mekong River
Landmarks
Luang Prabang Night Market
Mekong River
Day 10
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Swim in turquoise pools
- Walk forest trails
- Sunset viewing at Wat Phabath
Optional Activities
- Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony observation at 5:40 am
- Morning Market visit
Landmarks
Ban Ouay Village
Kuang Si Waterfalls
Wat Phabath
Day 11
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong
- Traditional slow boat on Mekong River
- Visit Tam Ting Caves (Pak Ou caves)
- Visit Wat Mai
- Visit Royal Palace (Haw Kham) and National Museum
- Climb Phou Si Hill with sunset viewing
- Visit Wat Phra Buddabhat
Landmarks
Wat Xieng Thong
Tam Ting Caves (Pak Ou Caves)
Wat Mai
Royal Palace (Haw Kham) / National Museum
Phou Si Hill
Wat Phra Buddabhat
Day 12
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang

Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels
War Remnants Museum
Reunification Palace
Notre Dame Cathedral
Old Saigon Post Office
Dong Khoi Street

Landmarks
Mekong Delta
Unicorn Island
Dragon Island

Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hoa Lo Prison
One Pillar Pagoda
Temple of Literature
Museum of Ethnology
Old Quarter

Landmarks
Halong Bay

Landmarks
Halong Bay
Tuan Chau International Passenger Port

Landmarks
Wat Sisaket
Wat Phra Kaew
That Luang
Phatuxay
COPE Centre
Sao Talat (Morning Market)

Landmarks
Luang Prabang Night Market
Mekong River

Landmarks
Ban Ouay Village
Kuang Si Waterfalls
Wat Phabath

Landmarks
Wat Xieng Thong
Tam Ting Caves (Pak Ou Caves)
Wat Mai
Royal Palace (Haw Kham) / National Museum
Phou Si Hill
Wat Phra Buddabhat

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Rating: 4.7(123 reviews)
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4.7

James
June 11th, 2026
I recently joined this tour and had a very enjoyable experience from start to finish. The itinerary was well...
I recently joined this tour and had a very enjoyable experience from start to finish. The itinerary was well organized, allowing us to visit several interesting attractions without feeling rushed. Transportation was comfortable and punctual, and the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to answer questions. I particularly appreciated how each stop was explained with useful historical and cultural information, which made the experience more meaningful. The schedule was carefully arranged, with enough time for sightseeing, taking photos, and relaxing. Communication before and during the tour was clear and helpful. Overall, the tour provided excellent value for money and exceeded my expectations. I would happily recommend it to other travelers looking for a well-planned and enjoyable travel experience.Show more
Butch
May 7th, 2026
We were unable to get the accommodations we requested in various locations. Tours were good and the guides...
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Matthew
July 9th, 2026
I had a wonderful experience on this tour from start to finish. The itinerary was well planned, and every destination...
I had a wonderful experience on this tour from start to finish. The itinerary was well planned, and every destination was visited at a comfortable pace without feeling rushed. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to answer questions or offer helpful suggestions. Transportation was organized, and the overall coordination made the trip stress-free. I also appreciated the guide's enthusiasm and the effort made to ensure everyone felt included throughout the journey. The attractions were worth visiting, and the schedule allowed enough time to enjoy each location. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable travel experience. Thank you for making the trip smooth, exciting, and well organized.Show more

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Tour ID: 285390

Currencies
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Kip
Laos
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Dong
Vietnam
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Vietnam
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Laos.Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- For any tour departing before September 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of $75 is required to confirm your booking with UME Travel Co. Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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12 Days Essence of Vietnam & Laos Tour (private guide & driver）

Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

Included Activities

Mekong Delta

Included Activities

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Hanoi

Included Activities

Hanoi to Halong Bay

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Halong Bay to Vientiane

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vientiane

Included Activities

Vientiane to Luang Prabang

Included Activities

Luang Prabang

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Luang Prabang

Included Activities

Luang Prabang

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