Hanoi – Arrival and Half Day City Tour (Meal: L)

Once arrived in Ha Noi, transferred and checked-in to your hotel, then, you will visit the Temple of Literature (The first

Imperial School in Vietnam), Hoan Kiem Lake, the Jade Mountain Temple, But Tower (Pen-Shaped Tower), Dai Nghien (Ink

Stand), The Red – painted wooden and the Huc Bridge… Have a cyclo (pedicab) ride around Ha Noi ancient town.Overnight in Ha Noi.

Hanoi – Halong Bay (Meals: B/L/D) – 4 hours by shuttle bus 

SMILETRAVEL arranged the shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha long Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on aboat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay.

This exciting five-hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some

3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered

with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Overnight on the Junk Cruise.

Halong Bay – Hanoi (Meals: B/L) – 4 hours by shuttle bus

After breakfast, swimming and sunbathing. After lunch, return to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

(We organize Halong tour overnight on cruise is very flexible for you )

Hanoi – Luang Prabang (Meal: B) – 1 hour 10 minutes by flight

Arrival Luang Prabang, you will be picked up by Driver and tour guide transfers to Hotel in Luang Prabang for free at leisure on your own.

Set at the confluence of two rivers that

almost surround the town, and beneath a temple-topped hill, Luang Prabang is a wonderful patchwork of traditional Lao

wooden houses and hints of European architecture; reminders of when Laos was part of the French colony of Indochine.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – Kuangsi Waterfall (Meals: B/L) After breakfast, we will take you to harbour and spend 2 hours for cruising in a long-tail boat on the Mekong River and visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. En route, typical Laotian villages are barely visible behind thick foliage. Wooden canoes bobbing by the shore attached to bamboo poles can be seen everywhere while floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Arrive at Pak Ou and explore the sanctuaries which consist of two large caves. Both repositories house thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimetres to two meters in height. Returning to Luang Prabang by car. After lunch, drive south to one of Luang Prabang’s most picturesque sights, the Kuang Si waterfall. On arrival, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Kuang Si waterfall. For the more adventurous, continue to the top of the main waterfall where you may choose to swim in a large pool. Transfer back to your hotel by private vehicle. Free time to explore the colourful night Bazaar. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (Smiletravel also offer you best Vietnam- Cambodia tour)

Luang Prabang – City Tour (Meals: B/ L)

Today If you’re able to wake up before dawn (05:30 am) to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed

monks – an awe-inspiring sight dating back generations in Laos. Optional walking through the morning market

where all local products are being sold, watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast.

(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).

After breakfast, start your visit to the Royal Palace, which is now a National Museum and houses the precious exhibits

that used to be possessions of the former Laos Royal family. (Open from 8:30am to 11.30am and from 1.30pm to 3.30pm

daily except on Tuesdays) Continue with the exploration of the main Buddhist temples of Luang Prabang including; Wat Visoun, a 16th-century temple which serves as a small museum for religious artefacts; Wat Aham, built in the early 19th

century temple and Wat Xiengthong, a 16th-century temple which epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang

Prabang architecture.Take the opportunity to interact with the monks at the Wat Mai temple before ending the day with a climb of 328 steps

to the top of Phousi Hill. Where you can watch the sunset over Luang Prabang town and the two rivers and forested hills

which form its natural borders. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Highlight city tour in Laos tour package organized by Smiletravel.

Luang Prabang – Relax (Meal: B)
Relax and discover Luang Prabang by yourself. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang – Departure (Meal: B)
After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to airport to catch the departure flight.
Finished tour 5days in Laos with Smiletravel.