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16-Day Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Experience

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Overview

The allure of Southeast Asia is in the unexpected blend of stunning pagodas and romantic colonial architecture; the colourful cacophony of market streets where silks and silver are sold next to cilantro and roasted fish; and the terraced rice fields and timeless villages.

Experience Indochina on a unique 16-day adventure that adapts your activities to best fit each location as you travel to three of some of the most fascinating countries on a Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos tour.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Hanoi

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Arrival in Hanoi

Your driver and guide will welcome you at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to relax and prepare for the exciting adventure ahead of you.

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    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hanoi Street Food Walking TourOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Old Quarter

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi City Tour and Night Train to Sapa

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Hanoi City Tour and Night Train to Sapa

You'll be taken on a tour of the city in a private vehicle to visit Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple Of Literature and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in the morning. In the late afternoon, you'll depart from Hanoi to Sapa on the night train. Travelling on a sleeper train is a great way to feel like a local. As the train trundles along, the steady movement will rock you to sleep and you'll wake up in your destination!

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    Accommodation

    King Express Train

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House

    One Pillar Pagoda

    Temple of Literature

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Water Puppet Show

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    Restaurants

    Hanoi Food Culture

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    Transportations

    Walking from Angel Palace Hotel to Hanoi Railway Station

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Cầu Giấy

Day 3

Sapa Tribal Village

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 Sapa Tribal Village

You'll arrive in Lao Cai early morning and be taken for breakfast before you go into Sapa town. You'll check into your hotel, and then go to Cat Cat Village to learn about the hill tribes of the northern part of Vietnam. You'll be transported by minivan back to Sapa to spend the night where you can explore the many restaurants in search of some tasty northern Vietnamese food.

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    Accommodation

    Sapa Panorama Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cat Cat Village

    Free Time in Sapa

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Ga Lào Cai to Sapa Town Square

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Lào Cai

Day 4

Sapa Market and Night Train to Hanoi

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Sapa Market and Night Train to Hanoi

In the morning, you'll visit Can Cau Market if it is Saturday. This market is filled with vibrant colours and is an unmissable experience. You'll then have lunch at a local restaurant before moving on to Trung Do village for a leisurely visit before you get the train back to Hanoi at night. On the train back, you'll have time to reflect on how wonderful the past couple of days has been in Sapa.

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    Accommodation

    King Express Train

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Can Cau Saturday Market

    Trung Do Village

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Lùng Khấu Nhin to Ga Lào Cai

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Lào Cai

    Hanoi

Day 5

From Hanoi to Halong Bay

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From Hanoi to Halong Bay

In the morning, you'll arrive in Hanoi and have a quick breakfast before being transferred by minivan to Halong Bay where you'll check-in and have lunch on your cruise. As you cruise around this UNESCO-listed bay, you'll visit Sung Sot Cave and go swimming in the lagoon in the afternoon. You'll watch the sunset with a drink in hand and then have dinner after. You'll have free time in the evening to relax, take part in games on board or have a few cocktails.

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    Accommodation

    V'Spirit Cruises3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Surprise Cave

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Sunset Drinks on Halong Bay Cruise

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    Restaurants

    V'Spirit Cruises

    V'Spirit Cruises

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    Transportations

    Bus from Ga Xe Lửa Hà Nội to Halong Bay Vietnam

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Thành phố Hạ Long

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

Day 6

From Halong Bay to Hanoi

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From Halong Bay to Hanoi

You'll wake up early for Tai Chi before having a local breakfast. You'll then visit the floating village and explore it on a kayak. Back on the boat, you'll enjoy a short cooking class before your last lunch onboard the cruise. You'll then arrive back at the mainland and check out of your Halong Bay cruise. You'll be transported by minivan back to the city and spend the night in Hanoi. Tonight, you'll explore the Old Quarter and perhaps try the local BBQ.

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    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Early Morning Tai Chi

    Halong Bay Floating Village

    Cooking Class on Halong Bay Cruise

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    Restaurants

    V'Spirit Cruises

    V'Spirit Cruises

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    Transportations

    Bus from Halong Bay Vietnam to Angel Palace Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Thành phố Hạ Long

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hoàn Kiếm

Day 7

From Hanoi to Hue

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From Hanoi to Hue

After breakfast, you'll transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to Hue. When you arrive, you'll have a half-day tour in Hue, including the Ancient Citadel, which was once the Imperial capital of Vietnam Thien Mu pagoda (by boat) and Khai Dinh tomb, the resting place of Emperor Khai Dinh that lies just outside of the city.

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    Accommodation

    ÊMM Hotel Hue3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hue Imperial City

    Dong Ba Market

    Thien Mu Pagoda

    Tu Duc Tomb

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Angel Palace Hotel to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Phu Bai Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hoàn Kiếm

    Thua Thien Hue

    Thành phố Huế

Day 8

From Hue to Hoi An

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From Hue to Hoi An

You'll be transported by minivan from Hue to Hoi An. On the way, you will stop in Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum and Marble Mountains which sit between Da Nang and Hoi An and offer beautiful views of the countryside. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the charming little city of Hoi An. You may wish to sit in a coffee shop in the ancient town to watch the world go by.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An TNT Villa3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hai Van Pass

    Cham Museum Da Nang

    Marble Mountains

    Free Time in Hoi An

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Hue to Hội An

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Thành phố Huế

    Thua Thien Hue

    Da Nang

    Ngũ Hành Sơn

    Hội An

Day 9

Hoi An City Tour

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Hoi An City Tour

Today, you'll learn how to cook a traditional dish from Hoi An in a cooking class with an expert such as Banh Xeo or the famous chicken fried rice, then lunch will be ready, as it was just made by you! Later on, you'll visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the central market in the ancient town this afternoon, then spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An TNT Villa3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hoi An Cooking Class

    Japanese Covered Bridge

    Central Market Hoi An

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Quang Nam Province

Day 10

From Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

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From Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

You'll transfer early in the morning to the airport in Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you'll be taken to your hotel to check-in. Then, you'll go on a half-day city tour in the afternoon. Among many other sites, you'll visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office and lacquerware factory. The rest of your day is at your leisure to explore the area around your hotel, you may wish to go shopping in Ben Thanh Market.

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    Accommodation

    Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Phuong Nam Fine Art and Lacquerware Company

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Hoi An TNT Villa to Da Nang International Airport

    Plane from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 11

Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour

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Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour

Today, you'll leave the hotel to start a full-day exploration of the Mekong Delta. For those with just a short time, this trip provides an overview of this typical and beautiful region of Vietnam and all that it produces. As you wander the winding river by boat, you'll be introduced to the local pace of life. You'll visit different workshops found across the river that use coconut to their full potential, as well as some pagodas.

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    Accommodation

    Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cai Be Floating Market

    Vinh Long Market

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Ho Chi Minh City to Cái Bè District

    Boat from Cái Bè District to Vĩnh Long

    Minivan from Vĩnh Long to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Tien Giang

    Vinh Long

Day 12

Cu Chi Tunnels and Siem Reap

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Siem Reap

In the morning, you will visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels that became legendary during the 60s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the U.S. - Vietnam War and are an amazing site to explore. In the afternoon, you'll go to the airport to catch your flight to Siem Reap. When you arrive, you can relax and settle into your hotel before you begin exploring in the morning.

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    Accommodation

    Central Boutique Angkor Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cu Chi Tunnels

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels

    Minivan from Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Plane from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Krong Siem Reap

    Minivan from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport to Central Boutique Angkor Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Siem Reap

Day 13

Siem Reap Full-Day Tour

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Siem Reap Full-Day Tour

Today, you'll start your sightseeing tour of Angkor area: you'll spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces. You'll hop from temple to temple while gaining an insight into life in Angkor from your expert guide. Today, you'll visit some of the most famous sites, not forgetting an iconic sunset to finish your day.

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    Accommodation

    Central Boutique Angkor Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    South Gate of Angkor Thom

    Bayon Temple

    Royal Enclosure

    Terrace of the Elephants

    Terrace Of The Leper King

    Angkor Wat

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

Day 14

Siem Reap and Luang Prabang

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Siem Reap and Luang Prabang

Today, you'll drive to Choueng Kneas village, where you will take the boat to see the way of life Cambodian people in this unique part of the countryside and perhaps even try some local food. Your time in Siem Reap will come to an end as you visit Ta Prohm Kel, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples before going to the airport to fly to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you'll have the evening to relax.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Chitdara Hotel Luang Prabang3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Chong Khneas Village

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Central Boutique Angkor Hotel to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport

    Plane from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport

    Minivan from Luang Prabang International Airport to Luang Prabang

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Siem Reap

    Chong Khneas

    Luang Prabang

Day 15

Luang Prabang and Kuang Si Waterfall

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Luang Prabang and Kuang Si Waterfall

Today, you'll visit Wat Xieng Thong temple and cruise along the Mekong River in the morning, where you'll be introduced to the life and culture of Laotian people and the scenic city of Luang Prabang which will feel more like a small town. In the afternoon, you'll visit the famous and stunning Kuang Si Waterfall before going to some villages near Luang Prabang in the afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Chitdara Hotel Luang Prabang3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pak Ou Caves

    Kuang Si Waterfall

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang Province

Day 16

End of Your Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Tour

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End of Your Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Tour

This morning, you'll rise early to witness the saffron-clad Monks alms ritual and visit Phosi Market and the Royal Palace Museum in the morning. Then, when the time comes, you'll transfer to the airport for your departure flight home with fond memories of your Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos tour.

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    Activities

    Alms Giving & Saffron-Clad MonksOptional Activity

    Phosi Market

    Royal Palace Museum

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Luang Prabang to Luang Prabang International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Luang Prabang

Included in Price

  • 15 nights accommodation
  • 41 activities
  • 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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