Compare Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos by Adventures by Disney vs Indochina Uncovered In 19 Days by Realistic Asia

Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Saigon)

Accommodation: Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Chào mùng ban! Upon exiting customs, you are met by an Adventures by Disney representative who escorts you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and takes you to the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, a chic hotel located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's business and entertainment district.

Please note that due to varying arrival times of Adventure By Disney Guests, activities listed in Day 1 are for those Guests that will be arriving early in the day.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Take the afternoon and evening to relax and settle into your hotel, which is within walking distance of such sites as the People's Committee Building, the Opera House, Ben Thanh Market and Reunification Palace. Still known to locals as Saigon, the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City is a hive of commerce and culture, where skyscrapers tower over pagodas. The delicious scent of Vietnam's famous cuisine wafts from tiny food stalls that line the streets swarming with scooters, cars and cabs. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this amazing city that embraces multiple cultural influences. Be sure to ask your Adventure Guides for dinner recommendations—the city is famous for its food!

Day 2:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers          

Breakfast and Orientation

Meet your fellow Adventurers for a breakfast reception. Next, your Adventure Guides provide a full orientation to your trip, which starts with a cruise on the most famous river in Vietnam.

Mekong River Delta Cruise

A luxury motor coach brings you to the mighty Mekong River, where you board a roofed touring boat that glides over the waters past floating markets and small villages that exist solely on the river. Taste fresh tropical fruits as a local guide regales you with stories of the waterways. Visit a cottage factory where popped rice bars, coconut candies, and rice papers are made by hand. Discover a fishing village where life thrives on the catch of the day. It's another world on the waters of Vietnam!

Lunch at Mekong Lodge

Midway through your excursion, stop for lunch at this charming island restaurant hidden among the mango and durian trees. Relax with a view of the river and passing boats as you refresh yourself with a multi-course meal.

Welcome Dinner at Cirrus

Enjoy a fine meal prepared by award-winning chefs who will provide a delicate fusion of global cuisines. You'll dine in a modern, sophisticated environment located on the 51st floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower which offers unparalleled views of the sprawling city stretched out below.

Day 3:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort

War Remnants Museum Tour

After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, visit the War Remnants Museum and discover artifacts from the American phase of the Vietnam War, including period military equipment, "tiger cages" and photographs. As the museum can be graphic in its depiction of war violence, Adventurers may instead opt to visit only the museum courtyard and check out the vintage military equipment.

Cú Chi Tunnels

Take a motor coach to these extraordinary tunnels used by the Viet Cong as their base of operations during the war. Learn how they lived in and fought the war from these incredibly narrow tunnels burrowing into the earth. Junior Adventurers will especially like exploring the now safe network of intriguing crawl spaces.

Lunch En Route to the Saigon Airport

Enjoy a boxed lunch as you take in the passing scenery of the beautiful country that surrounds you on your way to the Saigon Airport.

Fly to Da Nang

Board a plane to Da Nang, along Vietnam's Central Coast. Once you arrive, your Adventure Guides escort you to the Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort, a lavish hotel set on the idyllic coastline of Cua Dai Beach.

Junior Adventurers Dinner

While adults dine at their leisure at the hotel's main dining room, Junior Adventurers enjoy a special private dinner.

Disney Movie Night

After dinner, Junior Adventurers head to the Kids Club for a private viewing of a Disney movie complete with soft drinks and popcorn.

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort  

Private Hands-On Cooking Class

After breakfast at your local resort, visit Hoi An's vibrant central market with a chef to learn more about the kinds of regional fresh ingredients you will use for your private cooking class! Learn how to make some of Vietnam's traditional dishes in a hands-on setting at Brother's Café.

Lunch at Brother's Café

Rest outside under the white umbrellas and leafy green trees as you gaze out over the peaceful river during this lunch.

Ancient Hoi An

Join your Adventure Guides for a walk through this historic gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site—the ancient village of Hoi An. Time seems to stand still in this living museum as you pass ornate temples, well-preserved aged buildings and lively markets. University girls in flowing white uniforms and conical hats pedal past as motorcyclists zip along the narrow streets. Admire the brilliant hues of the lantern shops and marvel at the remarkable, multi-cultural architecture. After you learn about the town and its past, your Adventure Guides take you to beautiful Chua Cau—also known as the Japanese covered bridge—for photos. It's the perfect ending to an enchanting town tour.

Chinese Lantern Making

Learn to make an eye-catching Chinese lantern in a special workshop. Then, take home your creation as a keepsake of your adventure!

Dinner and Evening On Your Own

Indulge in local cuisine at one of the restaurants in town. After dinner, stroll the streets of the charming village, try some freshly brewed bia hoi (beer) at one of the local pubs and perhaps catch some of the street entertainment. At your own expense, you may opt as many visitors do to have clothes custom-made by Hoi An's world-renown tailors! You can have measurements taken while in town and your garments will be delivered the next day.

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort  

A Day on Your Own

Spend the day on your own either at the resort, in Hoi An, or both! The resort offers many exciting activities for an additional fee, such as kayaking, massages, beach volleyball, bicycling and even parasailing for the more adventurous. Excursions into the Vietnamese countryside, fishing tours and boat trips are also available. Hang out at the beach and see the locals at play. You can even return to Hoi An and rent a bicycle for a special self-guided tour about town and beyond!

Optional Visit to Marble Mountain

Find your inner peace and meditate amongst the grottos and pagodas which abound in this beautiful location. You'll also visit the main cave which is home to a cham Buddha that sits under a natural shaft of light.

BBQ Dinner at the Beach

Return to the resort in the evening for a fantastic beachside barbeque! Share this feast with your fellow Adventurers as you bask in the twilight, ocean waters lapping at the shoreline facing the South China Sea.

Day 6: Fly to Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole

Fuel up on one last buffet breakfast at the resort before your morning flight to the grand dame of Asia and capital of Vietnam—Hanoi! At one time a French colonial city, Hanoi fuses East and West to create a dynamic metropolis that draws visitors from all over the world. With its friendly people, engaging architecture and rich history, Hanoi is utterly unforgettable!

Lunch at KOTO

Choose your meal from an à la carte menu at this non-profit restaurant that's been changing lives in Hanoi for about 15 years. Through its training programs, KOTO — Know One, Teach One — transforms street kids into restaurant professionals, giving them the job skills they need to be successful, productive individuals. Enjoy a hearty lunch at this restaurant that's taking a bite out of poverty.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

This museum celebrates the 54 ethnic groups that comprise Vietnam's culture, as well as the nation's scientific and technical progress. A local guide takes you through the highlights of this collection of priceless antiquities, artifacts, costumes, photographs and digital media. Outdoors, take a few moments to explore the growing exhibition of architectural styles.

Thang Long Water Puppetry Theatre

Scenes unfold from daily life of old as these adorable puppets dance on the water's surface to live music and singing. Swirling dragons, daring horse riders and demure maidens are only a few of the winsome characters in this special kind of drama that's won the hearts of people the world over.

Check-in at the Sofitel Legend Metropole

Following the playful puppetry performance, you will be whisked to your next hotel, the historical landmark, Sofitel Legend Metropole. Located near the Hoan Kiem Lake at the heart of the city, this hotel embodies historic French elegance coupled with modern amenities. Sit back as your Adventure Guides take care of your bags and check-in.

Dinner at the Hotel

Choose to dine at any of the restaurants offered by the Sofitel Legend Metropole. Whether you prefer French, Vietnamese or Italian cuisine, you'll find an exquisite meal at one of these distinctive establishments. Select your dish from an a la carte menu and remember that dinner is on us!

Day 7

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole       

Sunrise Tai Chi Class

Meet with a Tai Chi master in a local park to learn the gentle art of Tai Chi. In a private group lesson before breakfast, experience how this graceful, low impact "meditation in motion" helps reduce stress and improve general health. Adventurers may instead opt to sleep in at the hotel. Whether you attend or not, all Adventurers receive an embroidered tai chi uniform to take home!

Tour of Hanoi

Hop on board an electric cart for a "green" tour of ancient Hanoi, which includes the bustling Old Quarter. The tour continues by coach with visits to Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, the One-Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, with VIP access to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Optional Visit to Hoa Lo Prison

A memorial museum near the French Quarter in Hanoi, widely known as the "Hanoi Hilton". This one-time prison was first built in the late 1890s by the French colonial government.

The Rest of the Day On Your Own

Spend the day as you wish in this city that some call the Paris of Asia. Discover the pleasing blend of French and Vietnamese architecture as you journey through the city. At the heart of Hanoi lies peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake, where locals and visitors alike gather to reflect at the shore of its rippling waters. Keep an eye out for the giant turtle that lives in the waters. See new sights or revisit ones from your morning tour—this magical metropolis is yours to explore. For lunch and dinner, don't hesitate to ask your Adventure Guides to recommend a place for the perfect family meal.

Day 8: Fly to Luang Prabang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao         

Late this morning, board a plane to mystical, serene Luang Prabang in Laos where you will be immersed in an ancient culture situated at the confluence of two rivers and nestled beneath a temple-topped hill.

Lunch at Coconut Garden

Celebrate your arrival in Laos with a delicious lunch that combines the best in French, Laotian and Western cuisine. Make your selection from the à la carte menu and taste for yourself how the chefs at the Coconut Garden have created new flavors with the region's freshest ingredients.

Guided Tour of Luang Prabang

Enter this UNESCO World Heritage site where the ordinary is extraordinary in this town of ornate Buddhist temples, brightly robed monks and winding pathways. A local guide takes you on an engaging tour of the Royal Palace Museum, as well as such stunning temples as Wat Xiang Thong, Wat Mai and Wat Wisunalat. You might glimpse a monk strolling by in a marigold robe or catch the inviting scent of strong Laotian coffee from a nearby café.

Private BBQ Dinner at the Hotel

Return to the hotel and relax with your fellow Adventurers as you end the day with a hearty barbeque buffet at the scenic poolside.

Day 9

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao         

Sunrise Alms Offerings and Hike

Rise and greet the monks before breakfast as they gather alms. Sit on a cushion amongst the locals and participate in this ancient practice as you give an offering of sticky rice procured by your Adventure Guides. Next, you can opt to hike up the steps of Mount Phousi— the "Holy Mountain." A striking temple beckons you to ascend the beautiful old stairway up the hill. Along the way, pass serene golden Buddha statues, flowers and sticky rice offerings. Once you reach the peak, soak up spectacular, panoramic views of Luang Prabang and the picturesque Nam Khan River. A hearty breakfast awaits you at the hotel when you return.

"Living Land" Rice Farm

Visit an organic community farm and discover what it's like to live off the land! Try your hand at any or all of the 13 stages of rice production—from planting to harvesting. Learn ancient methods of growing and reaping rice in an idyllic setting. You can even meet Susan the buffalo who wears the plow yoke. Come together at the end of the experience and taste yummy treats made with rice harvested from the farm.

Lunch at the Kuang Si Butterfly Park

Gather with your fellow Adventurers after the "Living Land" experience for a refreshing lunch in this delightful butterfly park setting.

Kuang Si Falls

This forest paradise is home to waterfalls that tumble down the hillside, with sparkling cascades spilling into turquoise pools. Go ahead—take a dip in the inviting waters! Or just sit at the water's edge and listen to the gentle roar of the falls as butterflies alight nearby. The beauty of this refreshing retreat transports both your spirit and senses.

Night Market

Take a stroll down the road to the Royal Palace Museum through this amazing collection of affordable handicrafts including ceramics, antiques, quilts, spices, clothes and much more. It's a sight not to be missed! Find the perfect souvenir for yourself and gifts for loved ones at this enormous flea market. Adventurers may also opt to skip the market and remain at the hotel to rest up before dinner.

Junior Adventurer Dinner & Disney Movie Night

Kids get their own private dinner in the Library Room at Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao while adults dine at their leisure at the hotel's restaurant. Afterward, parents can join their little ones for the exclusive viewing of a Disney movie, complete with popcorn and drinks.

Day 10: Fly to Siem Reap Cambodia

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra      

After breakfast, say goodbye to Laos and board a plane to timeless Cambodia and its fascinating temples. A delicious box lunch will be served onboard during your flight.

Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra

Welcome to your resort, the five-star Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra whose architecture elegantly marries the best of French and Khmer style. Relax as your Adventure Guides handle your luggage and check you in.

Dinner On Your Own

Siem Reap offers a wide variety tempting restaurants for adventurous eaters. Near the marketplace you'll find a number of places to dine featuring the unique cuisine of the region. Or simply consult your Adventure Guides, who are more than happy to suggest a great place to have a family meal. Alternately, you may choose to dine at one of the fine restaurants at the resort.

Day 11

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra      

Angkor Archaeological Park & Tuk-Tuk Treasure Hunt

Have a hearty buffet breakfast at your resort before you travel to the massive complex of temples known as Angkor Archaeological Park. During a half-day excursion, your local expert unveils surprising stories about these temples that rise above the treetops. Begin by exploring famed Angkor Wat—"wat" means temple—when you cross the bridge into an extraordinary world of carved murals and ornate architecture.

Next, adults and Junior Adventurers alike can take part in a "treasure hunt" by tuk-tuk as you visit many other temples spread through the Cambodian jungle. Emerald grasses sprawl between sites as you continue on to Bayon, where enormous stone faces smile enigmatically from each compass point on the temple. Finish with a visit to Ta Prohm, where thick tree roots seem to melt over the ruined roofs. The exotic scenery dazzles you at each stop. You'll never forget this incredibly magical place!

Lunch at the Foreign Correspondents Club

Rest and replenish yourself in this casually elegant restaurant as you dine with your fellow Adventurers. Choose your meal from an à la carte menu of international cuisine.

Afternoon On Your Own

Return to the temples with the Angkor Archaeological Park pass provided by Adventures by Disney, or relax at the hotel and take advantage of its many amenities for the afternoon. Your Adventure Guides can recommend other enticing activities to round out the day.

Elephant Excursion

Embark from the South Gate of Angkor Wat and travel via elephant throughout key temples on this remarkable excursion that neither you—nor the elephants—will ever forget.

Farewell Dinner

Celebrate the trip of a lifetime at a private poolside gathering. Delight in a multi-course meal with your newfound friends during this last dinner together in Cambodia. Dancers entertain you with their refined, heavenly movements influenced by the asparas — half-women, half-goddesses — depicted on the walls of Angkor Wat temple. At the end of the evening, enjoy a surprise from your Adventure Guides!

Day 12

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra      

Day On Your Own

Before your flight departs, spend the day as you please! Your Angkor Archaeological Park pass admits you back to the temples for further independent exploration, if you desire. Arrive as the sun rises at Angkor Wat for a most extraordinary sight! Or stroll through the streets of Siem Reap. It's your day to do as you wish until you say chumriep leah to this enchanting country.

Please note that as a courtesy for Adventure By Disney Guests, hotel room "day use" extends until 6:00 p.m.

Day 1 Welcome to Cambodia - Siem Reap Arrival

Your Indochina adventure begins with your arrival in Siem Reap. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2 Explore The Magnificent Angkor Wat (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and start your sightseeing tour of the Angkor complex. Start your exploration with the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone. Continue your sightseeing to the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares.

We will stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards, and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Then visit the famous jungle-covered temple of Ta Prohm. Here the enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3 Visit Local Villages And Tonle Sap Lake (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel, and be ready for your drive to Chrieve village. Admire the life of local people, take an oxcart ride, which is a great way to explore Cambodia authentically, meet a lot of encounters, and interact with local people by visiting their home gardens. Learn their ways of life, and Cambodian culture, help them with vegetable gardening, take beautiful photos, and enjoy seasonal fruits at a village house.

In the afternoon, we will visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap.

Take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, and be amazed by the unnumerous stilted houses on the way. Then visit "Chantiers Ecoles - Les Artisans d'Angkor" which provides training to young Cambodians to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Then get back to your hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4 Travel From Siem Reap To Phnom Penh By Bus (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and check out the hotel. You will be transferred to Phnom Penh by bus. Upon arrival at Phnom Penh, have some rest for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit the Royal Palace, where His Majesty, the King of Cambodia, and the royal family lived.

Continue to Silver Pagoda, which serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as 90 kg golden Buddha encrusted with 2086 diamonds. Finally, visit Wat Phnom Temple, one of the most important pagodas in Phnom Penh, which was built in 1373 on an artificial hill by the wealthy widow Daun Chi Penh.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5 Phnom Penh - Travel To Chau Doc By Speed Boat (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel, and meet your driver around 11 am, who will take you to the port to embark on the speedboat.

At 12:00 pm, the speed boat will depart from Sisowath Quay – Kh Daun Penh (International floating port) to Chau Doc. You will cross the border between Cambodia and Vietnam. You will arrive at Chau Doc around 17:30. Our driver will meet you and take you to the hotel, where you can relax after the trip.

Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 6 Visit Floating Market And Tra Su Cajuput Forest - Transfer To Can Tho (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and embark on the boat to visit a floating market. Mekong Delta is famous for its floating wholesale markets, and you will be amazed by the number of boats, selling the local fruits and vegetables. Then visit Tra Su flooded forest, also referred to as Tra Su cajuput forest, or Tra Su bird sanctuary. It is located just 10 km from Vietnam – Cambodia border. This flooded forest features the typical ecosystem of the Mekong Delta, which can be seen clearly during the flooded season, from September to November.

Admire the look of the forest, which is "dressed up" with the green carpet of duckweed covering the whole large area. You will feel like being in a fairy-tale for sure. Then you will be transferred to Can Tho.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 7 Can Tho - Flight To Hoi An (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Can Tho before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Da Nang. When you arrive at Da Nang Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Hoi An. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8 Hoi An Leisure (B)

Have a free day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. The best way to explore this charming town is to rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle around the town towards the riverside or the beach. At the beach, you will find many small cafes where you could relax with a fresh fruit drink after swimming. The water in the sea is warm and calm.

You could visit a tailor-shop which could make you and your loved ones a new piece of clothes, bag or shoes overnight.
In the evening we recommend you to walk around the Old Town area, which looks charming when the shops light their lanterns. You and would really feel like being in a fairy-tale. And don’t skip the colourful performances organized on the street in the evening.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9 Hoi An - Flight To Hanoi (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the Da Nang airport to take the flight to Hanoi. When you arrive at Noi Bai Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Hanoi. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10 Get Away From The Crowds With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L)

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel then our experienced English-speaking guide escorts you on the trip to Ba Vi, a countryside located on the outskirt of Hanoi.

Arrive at Ri village, enjoy the welcome drink and snacks and meet your first host - Mr. Duoc, who is a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner. Listen to the stories of Mr. Duoc's life during the war while enjoying the drink and then visit his tea plantation. You will learn how to pick the best tea leaves to make the most wonderful beverage in Vietnam. Carry on with the tea production at his small workshop, where most of the work is manual.

Then have a short drive to Moc village, where you will meet your next host Mrs. Chin, who will teach you how to cook local Vietnamese dishes. Later have the meals you made for lunch in a beautiful tropical garden.
Have a short break after lunch, and join Mrs. Chin for a walk around the village. You will visit some local families to understand the rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hats, and other local products are made. Then have a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields to meet your last host Mr. Chinh, who will meet you with fresh mint lemon juice. All ingredients are freshly picked from his own garden.
Wrap up your countryside tour with traditional feet soak in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of the Muong ethnic minority. It will relax you (and your feet) after cycling around the village. Later, enjoy a transfer from Ba Vi back to your accommodation.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 11 Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise

In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see.

On arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay.

The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming, so you can explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.

Overnight on cruise.

Day 12 Morning In The Most Stunning Bay - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awake your mind and muscles.

Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor. Later you will be transferred to your accommodation in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 13 Hanoi - Flight to Vientiane (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Hanoi before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Vientiane (Laos).

On arrival at the Vientiane Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. If time permits we will show you around the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit the Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Please note: on particular days of the week, the flight from Hanoi to Vientiane could with a stopover in Bangkok.

Day 14 Vientiane - Flight To Pakse (B)

Get up early and take the morning flight to Pakse. Upon arrival at Pakse airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel. After checking in, the rest of your time is free at your leisure.

Overnight in Pakse.

Day 15 Exploring the most beautiful Waterfalls in Pakse (B)

After breakfast, today we drive further south to visit Khone Phapheng Falls on the journey. Khone Phapheng is considered the largest waterfall by volume in South East Asia; this is really an impressive sight with marvelous nature near the Lao-Cambodian border, which is teeming with wildlife making this area one of the most breathtaking destinations in Laos. If time permits, we can visit the Don Khone area, which takes you to visit the remains of the French period, Liphi Waterfall or "the Corridor of the Devil". Then, we drive back to Pakse.

Overnight in Pakse.

Day 16 Pakse - Bolaven Plateu - Transfer To Luang Prabang (B)

We leave Pakse around 08:00 am and drive to a village known for its knife making, before going to visit some coffee and tea plantations where we see the production process. We continue to Tad Fan Waterfall, a 120 meters high twin waterfall, and visit the area, house of many coffee plantations. We head on to Tad Yuang where we have lunch, relax, and take a swim if you want.

In the afternoon, we back to Pakse for catching a flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. Today is free at your leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 17 Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfall (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Today we will visit Phousi Market, where you will see a big diversity of local specialties such as dried buffalo skin, local tea, and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables, and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups such as Hmong village Ban Ouray, Laoloum village Ban Ou, and Khmu village Ban Thapene.

After exploring the villages, we will take you to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We then return to Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 18 Luang Prabang Sightseeing - Pak Ou Caves (B)

Today, we enjoy a short guided tour to the city's oldest temples of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River.

Enjoy the breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside along the way. Visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. On the way, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. On return, we take a short drive to another small village Ban Phanom, which is famous for its hand weaving.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 19 Luang Prabang Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Indochina. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

Trip Ends.