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Rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai

Northern hills of Vietnam & Laos

14 days from £4,185pp
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Tour highlights

  • Take time to explore the capital of Vietnam.

  • Enjoy exploring Mai Chau by bike.

  • Head out on a river safari in Nam Et-Phou National Park.

  • Trek among beautiful scenery in Nong Khiaw.

  • Relax in tranquil Luang Prabang.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Flight offers available
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Hanoi.

  • Arriving into Hanoi you will be met and taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your flight.

    • Temple of Literature, Hanoi
      Temple of Literature, Hanoi
    • Ducks on motorbike in Hanoi
      Ducks on motorbike in Hanoi
    • Vietnamese Street Food
      Vietnamese Street Food

  • This morning transfer to the picturesque town of Mai Chau — this is where you will start to lose the regular tourist trail.

    • River views, Mai Chau
      River views, Mai Chau
    • Rice paddies, Mai Chau
      Rice paddies, Mai Chau
    • Mai Chau, Vietnam
      Mai Chau, Vietnam

  • Take a full day cycling tour today among the limestone cliff faces and beautiful countryside, interacting with the local communities.

    • Bike Tour in Mai Chau
      Bike Tour in Mai Chau
    • Local Woman in Mai Chau
      Local Woman in Mai Chau
    • Mai Chau Scenery
      Mai Chau Scenery

  • Today you will take the drive over the border into Laos. Your Laos guide and driver will be waiting for you at the border to take you onto Vieng Xai.

    • Vieng Xai Caves
      Vieng Xai Caves
    • Bomb craters
      Bomb craters
    • Surrounding scenery
      Surrounding scenery

  • Explore the Vieng Xai caves today. So much history surrounds these caves involving the Indochine war, making it an interesting visit.

    • Local weaving village
      Local weaving village
    • Buddhist temple
      Buddhist temple
    • Sam Neua, valley view
      Sam Neua, valley view

  • This morning you will take the drive through the mountainous Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area. Spend the night in your tented ecolodge, cruising down the river spotting many rare endangered species.

    • Nam Nern Night Safari
      Nam Nern Night Safari
    • Nam Nern Night Safari
      Nam Nern Night Safari
    • Nam Nern Night Safari
      Nam Nern Night Safari

  • Rise early to finish your Nam Nern safari experience taking a trek through the jungle with your guide. After lunch with the locals take the four-hour journey to the sleepy town of Nong Khiaw.

    • Nong Khiaw, Laos
      Nong Khiaw, Laos
    • Laos tribal women
      Laos tribal women
    • Lady of the Akha tribe, Laos
      Lady of the Akha tribe, Laos

  • This morning you will experience the 100 Waterfalls Trek. It can be tough in parts but the scenery you will take in will make the whole trek worth the exertion.

    • Ou river scenery
      Ou river scenery
    • River journeys are the lifeblood of Laos
      River journeys are the lifeblood of Laos
    • Local ladies in minority villages, Northern Laos
      Local ladies in minority villages, Northern Laos

  • Transfer to Luang Prabang today by boat, passing through luscious green mountains and jungle stopping at the Pak Ou Caves on the way. On arrival you will be taken to your hotel where you will have the rest of the day at leisure.

    • Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
      Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang
    • Novice Monk Luang Prabang
      Novice Monk Luang Prabang
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
      Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang

  • Well deserved day at leisure.

    • Luang Prabang, Laos
      Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Pak Ou Caves
      Pak Ou Caves
    • View from Phousi Hill
      View from Phousi Hill

  • Today you will have an E-bike tour of Luang Prabang with your guide stopping at various points of interest, including the interesting temples outside the town.

    • Sunset over Luang Prabang
      Sunset over Luang Prabang
    • Wat Xieng Thong grounds, Luang Prabang
      Wat Xieng Thong grounds, Luang Prabang
    • Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Luang Prabang
      Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Luang Prabang

  • Transfer to the airport this morning for your onward flight.

    • Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Hanoi
 
Mai Chau
 
Vieng Xai
 
Sam Nuea
 
Nam Et-Phou Louey
 
Nong Khiaw
 
Luang Prabang
 

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