The Best of Vietnam & Laos 14 Days 13 Nights Private Package Tour

The Best of Vietnam & Laos 14 Days 13 Nights Private Package Tour

Note: This tour can be customized to meet your own needs.

Departure date: On your request

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Airport pickup - Transfer to hotel - Hanoi street food tour - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: street food for dinner)

Day 2: Hanoi Jeep tour half-day + city tour  - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: breakfast/lunch)

Day 3: Hanoi - Drive to Ninh Binh - Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital + Mua cave + Tam Coc - Stay overnight in Ninh Binh (Meals included: breakfast/lunch)

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Drive to Halong Bay - Stay overnight on cruise (Meals included: breakfast/lunch/dinner)

Day 5: Halong Bay – Drive back to Hanoi - Fly to Danang - Airport pickup - Drive to Hoi An - Stay overnight in Hoi An (Meals included: breakfast/brunch)

Day 6: Hoi An Biking & Cooking class day tour - Stay overnight in Hoi An (Meals included: breakfast/lunch)

Day 7: Hoi An free day - Stay overnight in Hoi An (Meals included: breakfast)

Day 8: Hoi An - Transfer back to airport - Fly back to Hanoi - Airport pickup - Transfer to International Terminal - Fly to Luang Prabang - Airport pickup - Transfer to hotel - Stay overnight in Luang Prabang (Meals included: breakfast)

Day 9: Luang Prabang - Visit Khoang Si Fall - Afternoon free – Night Market exploration - Stay overnight in Luang Prabang (Meals included: breakfast/lunch)

Day 10: Half day city tour – Afternoon free - Stay overnight in Luang Prabang (Meals included: breakfast/lunch)

Day 11: Speed train to Vang Vieng – boat trip on Nam Song River - Stay overnight in Vang Vieng (Meals included: breakfast)

Day 12: Speed train to Vientiane - Stay overnight in Vientiane (Meals included: breakfast)

Day 13: Vientiane  half-day city tour -  Stay overnight in Vientiane (Meals included: breakfast)

Day 14: Vientiane - Departure - Transfer to airport - FLy home - End of our services! (Meals included: breakfast)

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Airport pickup - Transfer to hotel - Hanoi street food tour - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: street food for dinner) 

Welcome to Hanoi - Vietnam’s capital. Today, your private tour guide and driver will pick you up at Noi Bai International airport and transfer you to your hotel in the old quarter (city center) for check-in (check-in time at 2:00 PM). 

The Old Quarter in Hanoi is an intriguing neighborhood, home to a mix of Vietnamese architecture, green spaces, ancient shops and fresh-as-it-gets street food. The 36 guild streets of the Old Quarter were named for 36 trades or craft that set up in this area, and created high-quality goods to supply the royals in the Thang Long Citadel, just steps away. Today only a few streets sell the same products they once did. Some streets, however, have kept the traditions of the past; and these can be great fun to explore on foot or on a cyclo, and with your camera in hand.

For your first night in Hanoi, we will guide you around the Old Quarter for street food tasting as a unique alternative option for your dinner. On a 3-hour walking tour you’ll explore the culture, history of Hanoi, step into a world full of street food vendors. Unlike big cities all around the world, street food in Hanoi is not just hot dog carts and pretzel stands, we offer an opportunity to try out many different dishes at the local food stands, and family restaurants… 

A rotating menu from day to day to represent the variety of delicious options, but tastings might include – but are subject to change: rice noodle soup with beef, rice noodle with chicken, rice noodle with grilled pork, snail, or dry noodle, sticky rice, along with various kinds of donut, steamed pancake or Vietnamese sandwiches. Overnight in Hanoi. 

Today includes: Private car, private English speaking tour guide, drinking water, street food tour for dinner, hotel in Hanoi. 

Today excludes: Breakfast/lunch, personal expenses, other drinks.

Day 2: Hanoi Jeep tour half-day + city tour  - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: breakfast/lunch) 

Hanoi half-day Jeep tour  is a fun way to experience the sights, smells and tastes of Hanoi NOT like a trip through the window of  a mundane air-con car . And definitely, the best way to see and learn about the real Hanoi, not just the run-off-the-mill tourist sites. 

Today, your tour guide & Jeep car will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00am.

On the first part of the tour, we expose you the REAL HANOI with a day in the life experiences, featured with the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets and black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play. 

On the second part Jeep tour, we pass by & stop at the  MUST-SEE places of our beautiful city such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum-the Mecca of Vietnamese, The 1000 year-old Buddhist and Taoist temples of Tran Quoc, temple of Literature, the historical train-street, the enchanting French Quarter, The hustling & bustling Old Quarter, the romantic lakes of Hoan Kiem, West lake , Hanoi Opera House & famous Long Bien bridge etc.

Local lunch will be served at the end of the Jeep tour.

In the afternoon, visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton”.

Take a walking tour through the " Hanoi Train Village " along the rail tracks -  this railway is about 20 km around Hanoi. It goes over many streets and inner urban areas. In some parts of the railway village, the distance between the resident houses and the track is only 3-5m. Therefore, the railway suddenly turns into a public living space, street, gathering, cooking or working place.

After the tour, your guide will escort you to go shopping in the Old Quarter.

Overnight in Hanoi. 

Today includes: hotel in Hanoi, breakfast/lunch, private English speaking tour guide, private car, private Jeep tour, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, personal expenses, other drinks

Day 3: Hanoi - Drive to Ninh Binh - Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital + Mua cave + Tam Coc - Stay overnight in Ninh Binh (Meals included: breakfast/lunch) 

Today, after having breakfast, check out at the hotel. Your tour guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 AM for the tour. It takes a 2-hour drive to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Ninh Binh. You will spend about 50 minutes visiting 02 King Temples in Hoa Lu that are dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). The ancient Hoa Lu Citadel (most of which has since been ruined) once covered an area of three square kilometers. The guide will explain more about the Kings' history.

Then, drive to Mua cave. Coming here, you will be leisurely hiking with 486 stone stair-steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain. From the peak, you will admire the majestic panoramic views of Tam Coc.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then board your private sampan boat for the trip along the river. For ninety minutes your private oarswoman / man will take you down the Ngo Dong River. Pass through the three caves that made Vietnam famous in the French film 'Indochine', Hang Ca, Hang Giua and Hang Cuoi. This should be the highlight of the trip. 

After the boat trip, drive to your resort in Tam Coc for check-in. Relax and enjoy the evening on your own. Overnight in Ninh Binh

Today includes: hotel in Ninh Binh, breakfast/lunch, private English speaking tour guide, private car, private boat tour, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, personal expenses, other drinks

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Drive to Halong Bay - Stay overnight on cruise (Meals included: breakfast/lunch/dinner) 

For many, the seascape of Ha Long Bay is synonymous with Vietnam. Cruises sail emerald green waters among thousands of rugged islands and islets, stopping at spectacular caves through which visitors can wander, viewing impressive, centuries-old formations. Ha Long Bay's mystical beauty has made it a bucket list attraction within the country, but it's still possible to find secluded corners to call your own. 

In the morning, have breakfast & check out at the resort and meet your tour guide and driver at 8:00am for a 4-hour journey to Halong Bay.

At 12:00 Upon arrival at Halong International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete the check-in procedure.

12:30 Upon boarding the Signature Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves the port, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Halong Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Vung Vieng fishing village where you will do kayaking or bamboo rowing boat

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward the village.

17:30-18:00 Back on board, you will participate in a Sunset Party & Cooking Class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.

17:30-18:30 Happy hour - BUY 2 DRINKS GET 1 FOR FREE (cocktails, mocktails...)

19:00-20:00 Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. Enjoying music and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring the breathtaking view of the Bay at night or squid fishing. Overnight on cruise

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch/dinner, overnight cruise with Deluxe cabin, private English speaking tour guide, private car, all entrance fees + activities, drinking water

Today excludes: Other drinks, personal expenses

Day 5: Halong Bay – Drive back to Hanoi - Fly to Danang - Airport pickup - Drive to Hoi An - Stay overnight in Hoi An (Meals included: breakfast/brunch)

06:45-07:30 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Area.

07:45-09:00 Visiting Thien Canh Son cave

09:30    Check-out time.

Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area.

10:00 Enjoy an early lunch at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any while the cruise is sailing back to the mainland. 

After a final brunch and a last farewell from the crew at 11:30, you will board the transfer boat and head back to the wharf where you will be met again by your guide and driver. Then you will be transferred straight back to the airport to catch your domestic flight to Danang. Upon arrival, meet your driver and get the transfer to Hoi An, check in at your hotel. Stay overnight in Hoi An

Today includes: Breakfast/brunch, hotel in Hoi An, private English speaking tour guide, private car, all entrance fees + activities, domestic flight (Hanoi - Danang), private airport transfer, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 6: Hoi An Biking & Cooking class day tour - Stay overnight in Hoi An (Meals included: breakfast/lunch)

Today, meet your tour guide for a biking day tour to explore the rural area of Hoi An, See Hoi An as the locals do. Relax as we bring you through the breathtaking countryside and waterways while stopping to see families & their crafts.

Biking into the rice paddy rich countryside and local villages, stopping to meet a local family producing local rice crackers. Crossing a bridge over the Thu Bon River takes us through more quiet villages and then into beautiful farmlands, where we take a break for a local specialty dish while surrounded by seasonal vegetables in the picturesque fields of corn, eggplants, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, and herbs in Tra Que village.

Join a cooking class at a local family restaurant for lunch, you will have a chance to cook Vietnamese traditional dishes such as Vietnamese pancakes, spring rolls, salad, and many other dishes.

As the sun starts to go down, we continue biking through the rice paddies, passing duck farms, visit a local mat weaving family and then ride along by the prawn farms and over the river to visit a charming family home where they produce the local & potent favorite brew – rice wine.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Today includes: hotel in Hoi An, breakfast/lunch, private English speaking tour guide, private bikes, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 7: Hoi An free day - Stay overnight in Hoi An (Meals included: breakfast)

Colorful Temples, Boutique Shops, Riverside Resorts, Tranquil Old Port - Hoi An has it all. A once bustling trading port, Hoi An is nowadays a rustic and charming cultural magnet to any visitors. The city seems to be forgotten by time, and retains much of its traditional heritage since the golden days: this place is clearly an intersection of Eastern-Western culture, the crystallization of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and European countries manifested in cuisine, architecture, and local traditions.

Today, after breakfast at the hotel. Your family will have a free day to explore the ancient town on your own (walking distance from your hotel). Overnight in Hoi An.

Today includes: hotel in Hoi An, breakfast, drinking water

Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 8: Hoi An - Transfer back to airport - Fly back to Hanoi - Airport pickup - Transfer to International Terminal - Fly to Luang Prabang - Airport pickup - Transfer to hotel - Stay overnight in Luang Prabang (Meals included: breakfast)

After checking out at the hotel, having breakfast and free time on your own, your driver will meet you for the transfer to Danang airport to catch your domestic flight back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, get transferred to the international terminal to catch your flight to Luang Prabang (Laos).

Welcome to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and then escort you to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today includes: Breakfast, hotel in Luang Prabang, domestic flight (Danang - Hanoi), international flight (Hanoi - Luang Prabang), private English speaking tour guide, private airport transfers, drinking water

Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 9: Luang Prabang - Visit Khoang Si Fall - Afternoon free – Night Market exploration - Stay overnight in Luang Prabang (Meals included: breakfast/lunch)

You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. This early morning ritual dates back generations in Laos. Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the alms giving ritual. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered). 

Today we visit the Morning Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. You have the option to taste the local snacks or try a bowl of local noodles from the vendors.

Then, transfer to Khoang Si waterfall. On the way, you can visit the Lao ethnic minority groups – Ban Na Oune Village. Once at the waterfalls, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Khouang Si waterfalls and pass by the Asian bear rescue center. You will enjoy feeling the mist of the cool, turquoise waters of the different waterfalls. Swimming in the refreshing waters is possible. Then, we transfer to another charming waterfall – Tad Keo, just near the Khoang Si Fall, and have lunch with local Lao food at the restaurant opposite the picturesque waterfall. After lunch, transfer back to the city center, free at leisure.

Tonight, our guide picks you up and we explore the Night Market, where you could find the hustling atmosphere and see the local products to be sold. Explore the Night Market and have many options for local foods by the restaurants alongside the street.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch, hotel in Luang Prabang, private English speaking tour guide, private car, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 10: Half day city tour – Afternoon free - Stay overnight in Luang Prabang (Meals included: breakfast/lunch)

After breakfast, we start our walking tour to explore the Old Quarter area.

Our first stop is Wat Xieng Thong – with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture.

Continue to Wat Sene – the temple of 1,000 treasure. Then we walk to the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, displaying a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. After that, we transfer to visit the Living Craft Center and have a chance to see the artisans working on their daily basis to create textiles, handicraft products. Then we transfer out of town to have lunch at Bio Bamboo Restaurant – the local restaurant famous for its traditional dining style focused on sustainable and bamboo themes. Bamboo is one of the most important parts and culture of Lao people. After lunch, transfer back to your hotel. Free at leisure.

Stay overnight in Luang Prabang

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch, hotel in Luang Prabang, private English speaking tour guide, private car, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 11: Speed train to Vang Vieng – boat trip on Nam Song River - Stay overnight in Vang Vieng (Meals included: breakfast)

This morning, after breakfast and check-out at the hotel, you will be transferred to the train station to catch a speed train to Vang Vieng (1 hour). Upon arrival, meet the tour guide and transfer to the hotel for checking in, then have a bit freetime on your own. In the afternoon, transfer to Blue Bridge and visit Tham Ngang Far Caves, then we take a leisure boat trip on Nam Song River. Evening is free to visit the Night Market.

Stay overnight in Vang Vieng

Today includes: Breakfast, speed train (first class), hotel in Vang Vieng, private English speaking tour guide, private car, private boat tour, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 12: Speed train to Vientiane - Stay overnight in Vientiane (Meals included: breakfast)

Today, free at your leisure to enjoy the swimming pool and the picturesque landscape. If you get up early you could see many hot air balloons flying in the sky.

Then check-out and get transfer to the train station to catch a speed train to Vientiane. Upon arrival, meet your tour guide, then we transfer to the hotel for checking in.

If time permits, we will do some shopping in Talad Sao Center or Les Artisans du Laos – the company procedure organic soap, balms and mosquitos repellent from Lao. Proceed to the Night Market, you have the option to have dinner at some nice restaurant along the Mekong River bank such as Kong View, or jump into the local spot such as Khop Chai Deu or the Naga boat restaurant and enjoy the dinner with live band music (local style). Then transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Vientiane

Today includes: Breakfast, speed train (first class), hotel in Vientiane, private English speaking tour guide, private car, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 13: Vientiane  Half-day city tour -  Stay overnight in Vientiane (Meals included: breakfast)

After breakfast, we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Enroute to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. 

Afternon, we visit Buddha Park with thousands of Buddha Statues inspired by Hindu culture.

Overnight in Vientiane

Today includes: Breakfast, hotel in Vientiane, private English speaking tour guide, private car, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 14: Vientiane - Departure - Transfer to airport - Fly home - End of our services! (Meals included: breakfast)

Today is free at your leisure for last minute shopping or sight-seeing (breakfast and check-out at the hotel) before driving to the airport (Wattay International Airport) to catch your departure flight home. End of our services! See you next trip! Thank you so much for choosing Cyclo Travel & Leisure!

Today includes: Breakfast, private transfer to airport, drinking water 

Today excludes: Hotel, tour, lunch/dinner, drinks, personal expenses 

Hotels/resorts for 12 nights with daily breakfasts (Deluxe room)

Halong Bay Cruise package (Overnight cruise with Deluxe cabin) for 02 Days 01 Night Cruise program 

Private English speaking tour guides on tours

Private cars

Private airport transfers

02 domestic flight tickets in Vietnam (Hanoi - Danang, Danang - Hanoi) with Vietnam Airlines

01 international flight ticket: Hanoi - Luang Prabang with Laos Airlines

02 speed train tickets (first class)

All entrance fees + activities + private day boats on tours

Meals mentioned in the itinerary (breakfast/lunch/dinner)

Drinking water 

International flights into Vietnam & out Laos

Vietnam & Laos visas

Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary 

Personal expenses (laundry, drinks & alcohol…) 

Other drinks

Travel insurance 

+ The price above is for a private tour of group from 04 to 06 persons & for 3-star accommodations.

+ For less than 04 persons or more than 06 persons, please contact us to get the best price & offers.

+ For the prices of 4-star or 5-star accommodations, please contact us for more details.

+ Surcharge might be applied for Peak Tourism Season & Public Holidays in Vietnam & Laos.