In the afternoon, 1 hour cyclo ride to discover:

• From the colonial district with its charming architecture to the avenues lined with greenery, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son
• From the maze of streets teeming with small shops in the heart of the famous and fascinating “old district of the 36 corporations” and its famous silk street (Hang Gai)

Depending on your wish, the evening entertainment will be scheduled either on the 1st day of your arrival or on a following day to be chosen with your guide, depending on the timing of the days in Hanoi

• Water Puppet Show
• Welcome Dinner with our tour guide
• Overnight in hotel

Depending on your interests and timing, you and your guide manage the choice of these visits and the order in which you wish to do them!

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• The One Pillar Pagoda
• Quan Thanh Temple & Tran Quoc Pagoda
• Visit Dong Xuan Market
• Visit the Women's Museum
• Visit the Museum of Ethnography, the fruit of Franco-Vietnamese cooperation, is a marvel
• Have lunch with a typical Hanoi culinary specialty
• Overnight in hotel

Hanoi - Halong Bay: 170 km - 3h

Magical Halong Bay

This dreamlike setting has earned Halong Bay its UNESCO World Heritage status. Enjoy the charm of a traditional-style junk boat with an overnight stay onboard, offering a romantic and unforgettable escape

And its Legend

Halong, meaning "descent of the dragon", comes from the legend of a dragon descending into the bay to tame the ocean currents. Its tail carved deep gouges into the mountains, and when the dragon plunged into the sea, the water level rose, leaving only the highest peaks visible

• Halong Port: Embark on the junk boat to begin your cruise
• Lunch: Savor delicious seafood caught in the bay at the onboard restaurant
• Cruising: Enjoy a scenic route through the bay
• Exploration: Discover the bay’s wonders, including coves, islets, caves, and beaches
• Swimming: Weather permitting
• Dinner: Enjoy products from the bay
• Overnight on cruise

Halong - Hanoi - Fly - Luang Prabang: 4h30

• Wake up on the bay and morning cruise
• Introduction to kayaking
• Lunch and disembarkation late morning
• Activities: cave visit, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi initiation, beautiful discovery of the fishing village
• Return to Hanoi and transfer to the airport for the flight to Luang Prabang
• Overnight in hotel

Luang Prabang is a city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site

Uncover the ancient religious capital of Laos, and be surprised by its serenity and spirituality by tuk tuk:

• Experience unforgettable moments by attending the procession of barefoot monks, who silently collect alms, dressed in their saffron robes, as they walk the streets of the city to collect their food
• Marvel at the Wat Xieng Thong, is the center of a small religious complex, considered the most beautiful Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang because of its elegant roof down to the bunk ground and the temple of Wat Visoun, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang, it houses numerous gold statues of Buddha
• Meander through the That Makmo, stone stupa and Vat Aham, a major shrines in the city dedicated to the ancestors of Laos
• Explore the National Museum (former Royal Palace) which displays a collection of personal artifacts of the royal family and the temple of Wat Mai, Buddhist temple, the largest and most richly decorated temples of Luang Prabang was the residence of a Buddhist patriarch before 1975
• Stroll into the market before Darat to climb Mount Phousi where you will discover a panoramic view of the ancient royal capital and the Mekong River at sunset
• Attend an outstanding Baci ceremony and traditional dance show
• Overnight in hotel

Luang Prabang - Kuang Si waterfall - Elephant Camp

Departure to the beautiful Kuang Si waterfall to discover stunning nature and meet ethnic people in their traditional house made of bamboo, wood and palm leaves:

• On the way, visit minority villages such as H’mong village of Ban Thinkeo and Khmu village of Ban Thapaene. Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong where traditional product also called Saa paper made from mulberry leaves
• Swim in a natural pools nested in the lush tropical vegetation at Kuang Si waterfall
• Discover elephants in their natural habitat by meeting them in the forest, where they spend the night sleeping and eating
• Overnight in hotel

Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng: 180 km - 4h

Departure for the town of Vang Vieng, appealing in its natural karst formations sugarloaf. 170 kms from Vientiane, a beautiful road surrounded by rice fields and mountains

• Brief stop at Phoukhoune village, a commercial hub along National Route 13, built during the French protectorate era
• Lunch at Phou Piengfa restaurant (with a stunning view of the mountainous landscapes)
• Explore the Tham Chang caves to admire the panoramic view and the surrounding nature of Vang Vieng
• Overnight in hotel

Vang Vieng - Nam Ngung Lake - Vientiane

• A beautiful nature and beautiful scenery along the road to Nam Ngum Lake
• Crossing the lake, and possible discovery of a particular trades: woodcutters water (depending on water level)
• After lunch, cruise to Vientiane
• Visit the workshops of the Lao society Farmer, cooperative production and producer support. Lao exports farmer in fair trade networks. The latter providing jobs and income for locals. Product presentation, explanations, tasting
• Overnight in hotel

Vientiane - Hinboun: 290 km - 5h

In the morning, depart for Southern Laos via Route 13 toward Khammoune Province

Along the way, visit Prabaht Ponsan, a stupa dating back to the 15th century

Enjoy a local lunch on the way, and continue the journey with several stops to visit villages along the way

Arrive at Sala Hin Boun in the late afternoon and overnight in homestay

Hinboun - Boat - Konglor - Thakhek

• In the morning, board a boat upstream from Konglor village, followed by a small boat ride to the famous Konglor Cave
• Afterward, take a short walk in Ban Na Than village to explore traditional activities like weaving or enjoy a swim in the Hinboun River
• In the afternoon, drive toward Thakhek and visit the colonial houses
• Overnight in hotel

Thakhek - Saravane - Bolaven: 395 km - 7h

• Visit a coffee plantation to learn more about coffee cultivation, the coffee tree itself, and the techniques for harvesting the beans
• Check-in at a lodge nestled in the heart of a coffee plantation
• Arrive at Bolaven and overnight in hotel

Bolaven - Champassak - Cruise - Wat Phou - Khong Island

• Departure by car to Champassak

Discover Champasak, the former capital of the Kingdom of Champasak to explore its rich cultural heritage includes ancient temple ruins, French colonial architecture and its stunning nature:

• Visit Vat Phou temple, the temple of the mountain and a former Khmer ruins sacred place of the 9th century, heritage site by UNESCO in 2001
• Plunge into the wonderful peaceful landscape of the “4000 islands”
• Free time for enjoying the swimming pool, taking a bike ride to visit villages, etc.
• Overnight in hotel

Khong Island - Boat - Khone Island

Delve into the 4000 island, explore the lives of its inhabitants from hectic industry to peaceful contemplation and observe the French colonial style architecture

• Discover the village of Bang Khong to see the Wat Keo Phouang protected by seven head of Naga
• Stroll local market where palm sugar is traded enormously
• Pursuit to Khone island, which preserves old colonial mansions of the French period
• Feel the pray of the two waterfalls: Li Phi falls, “Phantom of the abyss” and Phapheng the spectacular waterfalls, the largest in Southeast Asia
• Point out river dolphins if lucky enough
• Return to Khong Island
• Overnight in hotel

Khong Island - Pakse - Fly - Luang Prabang: 3h30

• In the heart of the Xe Pian Reserve, Ban Khiet Ngon is a Suay ethnic village where a few domesticated elephants, owned by local families, live
• Transfer and flight to Luang Prabang
• Overnight in hotel