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Rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai

Northern hills of Vietnam & Laos

14 days from £4,810pp
Rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai
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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
  • 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 in Hanoi, you will be met and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is spent at leisure relaxing after your flight.

    • Temple of Literature, Hanoi
      Temple of Literature, Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
      Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
      Hanoi, Vietnam

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

    • River views, Mai Chau
      River views, Mai Chau
    • Mai Chau, Vietnam
      Mai Chau, Vietnam
    • Flower Hmong woman at market, Mai Chau
      Flower Hmong woman at market, Mai Chau

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

    • Mai Chau, Vietnam
      Mai Chau, Vietnam
    • Mai Chau, Vietnam
      Mai Chau, Vietnam
    • Mai Chau, Vietnam
      Mai Chau, Vietnam

  • Today, you will drive over the border into Laos. Your Laos guide and driver will wait for you at the border to take you to 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
    • Tai Dam, northern Laos
      Tai Dam, northern Laos
    • Vieng Xai paddy field
      Vieng Xai paddy field

  • This morning, you will drive through the mountainous Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area. You will spend the night in your tented ecolodge, cruising down the river and 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 by trekking 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
    • River journeys are the lifeblood of Laos
      River journeys are the lifeblood of Laos
    • 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 will make the trek worthwhile.

    • Ou river scenery
      Ou river scenery
    • Laos tribal women
      Laos tribal women
    • Local ladies in minority villages, Northern Laos
      Local ladies in minority villages, Northern Laos

  • Today, you will transfer to Luang Prabang, passing through luscious green mountains and jungle and 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
    • Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market in Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Night market, Luang Prabang, Laos

  • Today you spend a half day with your guide discovering the magical temples and ancient crafts practised in this beautiful city in the mountains.

    • Temple in Luang Prabang
      Temple in Luang Prabang
    • Monk in temple grounds, Luang Prabang
      Monk in temple grounds, Luang Prabang
    • Temple, Luang Prabang
      Temple, Luang Prabang

  • Rise early this morning to watch monks collecting alms in the old streets of central Luang Prabang. You’ll then head to the Kuang Si Waterfall, to relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.

    • Alms Giving Luang Prabang
      Alms Giving Luang Prabang
    • Kuang Si Falls
      Kuang Si Falls
    • Daily Alms
      Daily Alms

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

    • Tad Sae waterfall
      Tad Sae waterfall
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
      Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Kamu Lodge
      Kamu Lodge

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

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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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