Tour Itinerary

DAY	ROUTE	MEALS
DAY 1	HO CHI MINH CITY - VIENTIANE	Dinner
DAY 2	VIENTIANE - VANG VIENG	Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3	VANG VIENG - LUANG PRABANG	Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4	LUANG PRABANG – LUANG PRABANG	Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 5	VIENTIANE – HO CHI MINH CITY	Breakfast, lunch

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - VIENTIANE (Dinner)

Vietravel tour leader welcomes guests at Tan Son Nhat International Airport for the flight to Vientiane, Laos. Upon arrival at Wattay Airport, the group completes immigration and baggage claim procedures.

The group enjoys a dinner at a local restaurant, followed by check-in to the hotel for rest. In the evening, explore the Western district or the night market in Vientiane capital.

Overnight stay in Vientiane.

DAY 2: VIENTIANE - VANG VIENG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Guests enjoy breakfast and check out of the hotel. The tour group departs to visit:

- Si Muang Temple – the most sacred temple in Vientiane capital, where Lao people often come to pray for peace and happiness. Guests visit, pay respects to Buddha and perform the traditional Lao ritual of tying a bracelet for blessings.

- Haw Prakew Temple, also known as the Emerald Buddha Temple, is one of the oldest temples in Vientiane. Previously, the royal family often came here to pray; it is also where a beautiful and original emerald green jade Buddha statue was once housed.

- Patuxay Victory Monument – a symbol of Vientiane capital, located on Lanxang Boulevard and designed based on the architecture of the Arc de Triomphe in France, reflecting Lao culture.

- That Luong Pagoda is one of the most distinctive religious structures, a symbol of the Lao people's wisdom, creativity, and unity. Thousand Pillars Temple features the unique architectural value of the Lao Buddhist Association.

After lunch at a local restaurant, the group travels to Vang Vieng – a popular tourist destination for nature enthusiasts. Upon arrival, the group visits:

- Nang Pha Cave (Fairy Cave) – a cave with stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years, shaped like a fairy. Guests can explore the cave or experience ziplining through the Upper Laos mountains (expenses are separate). Free time for activities such as kayaking along the Son River, swimming, or experiencing the Upper Laos mountain scenery by suspension bridge, motors, etc. (expenses are separate).

- Experience lantern release, carrying prayers for peace and prosperity (Vietravel provides 2 lanterns per guest).

Guests enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and check in to the hotel. Free time to explore the night market or the Western district in Vang Vieng.

Overnight stay in Vang Vieng.

DAY 3: VANG VIENG - LUANG PRABANG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, the vehicle will take you to the high-speed train station to Luang Prabang, the capital of Theravada Buddhism and the former capital of the peaceful country of Laos, established 700 years ago (Scheduled train time: 08:56 - 09:48).

Upon arrival, the group will visit Kuang Si Falls Tourist Area, one of the beautiful waterfalls in Upper Laos, with a height of 120m and emerald green water. Along the way, visitors will stop to see and take pictures at the terraced rice paddies of the highland ethnic groups; visit the Elephant Camp and interact with the elephants, feeding and taking photos with them (Self-paid expenses).

Lunch will be served at the tourist area, featuring Lao cuisine such as grilled fish with salt, grilled chicken sticky rice, grilled local pork... rich in Lao culinary culture. After lunch, the group is free to visit and explore the protected area of rare bears or swim in the streams and have fun at the Kuang Si Falls Tourist Area.

In the afternoon, the vehicle will return the group to central Luang Prabang and take a boat trip on the Mekong River, where filming took place for the Mekong documentary series by Ho Chi Minh City Television. The group will enjoy the majestic scenery of the Upper Laos mountains and the sunset over the Mekong River.

Dinner will be served and the group will enjoy the Lamvong dance performance of the Champa flower land at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay in Luang Prabang. In the evening, guests can freely explore the local culture and lifestyle at the H'mong night market.

DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – LUANG PRABANG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Dear guests, wake up early to experience and perform the ceremony of offering alms to the monks who are alms-seeking along the old city streets—a unique cultural and religious practice of the ancient capital, which is known as the Southern Buddhist Capital (donation cost is self-sufficient). After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, the group will depart for sightseeing: - Conquer Phousi Mountain - enjoy the panoramic view of the ancient capital nestled at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers. - Royal Palace (National Museum) of the Lao Monarchy, where King Savang Vadthana abdicated in 1975. - Ancient Wat Xieng Thong Temple—the temple of the Lao King performs ceremonies every day and is the most beautiful ancient temple with ancient architecture of the Land of a Million Elephants. The group will have lunch at a local restaurant, then go to the high-speed train station to return to the capital of Luang Prabang (estimated train time: 14:50-16:35). Upon arrival, guests will have dinner at a local restaurant and check into the hotel for rest. Overnight stay in Luang Prabang.

DAY 5: VIENTIANE – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, lunch)

Dear guests, have breakfast and check out of the hotel, then visit: - Free shopping at Vientiane Morning Market, the capital's commercial center Vientiane Plaza and Chitana Lao silver shop. - Wat Xieng Khuon Buddha Park (Buddha Park) located on the Mekong River. The park has many Buddha statues with different postures, sculpted based on Buddhist scriptures in India. The project was conceived by Buddhist monk Bunluea Suliat and built from 1958. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. At the appointed time, the bus will take the group to the airport for check-in to return to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the program ends, and the tour guide says goodbye and looks forward to seeing you again in future tours. (The tour itinerary may be rearranged according to the company's or local guide's arrangements, but the sightseeing points in the itinerary will be maintained)

Pricing for Children

- Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price
- Children 2 to under 12 years old:
+ VJ Airlines: 85% of the adult tour price (no separate beds; 100% adult rate for separate beds).
+ VN Airlines: 75% of the adult tour price (no separate beds; 90% adult rate for separate beds).
- Children 12 years and older: 100% of the adult tour price.
Note: If one adult is traveling with a child under 12 (no separate bed), you must pay the extra fee for a separate bed.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- After payment, if you wish to transfer or cancel your tour, please bring your travel ticket to the booking office to process the transfer/cancellation and pay the corresponding fees as per Vietravel's policies. No phone inquiries about transfers/cancellations will be processed.
- For tours with cancellation period but already completed visa procedures, the visa fee will be due. - If cancelled or switched to another tour 20 days or more before departure: no fee.
- If cancelled or switched to another tour 15-19 days before departure: 50% of the deposit.
- If cancelled or switched to another tour 12-14 days before departure: 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelled or switched immediately after the embassy/consulate has issued a visa: 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelled 8-11 days before departure: 50% of the tour price.
- If cancelled 5-7 days before departure: 70% of the tour price.
- If cancelled 2-4 days before departure: 90% of the tour price.
- If cancelled within 1 day of departure: 100% of the tour price.
* Tour cancellation time is based on business days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
* Holidays/Tet tours are tours scheduled during any holidays/Tet, as stipulated.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- If cancelled or switched to another tour 30 days prior to departure: no fee.
- If cancelled or switched to another tour 25-29 days prior to departure: 50% of the deposit.
- If cancelled or switched to another tour 20-24 days prior to departure: 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelled or switched immediately after the embassy/consulate has issued a visa: 100% of the deposit.
- If cancelled 17-19 days before departure: 50% of the tour price.
- If cancelled 8-16 days prior to departure: 70% of the tour price.
- If cancelled 2-7 days prior to departure: 90% of the tour price.
- If cancelled within 1 day of departure: 100% of the tour price.
* Tour cancellation time is based on business days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays/Tet.