Itinerary
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
You'll be picked up at Luang Prabang International Airport and taken directly to your hotel. Once you arrive, it's time to settle in and get comfortable for the next few days.
- Start point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Arrival Transfer)
- Day 2
Luang Prabang
This is an early morning start at 5:30am if you want to watch monks collect alms, followed by time at the morning market. From there, you'll visit the Royal Palace Museum and spend the rest of the day checking out Luang Prabang's main Buddhist temples like Wat Visoun, Wat Aham, and Wat Xiengthong. By evening, you'll climb to the top of Phousi Hill in time to catch the sunset with views over town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace National Museum (open 8:30am-11:30am and 1:30pm-3:30pm daily except Tuesdays)
- Explore Wat Visoun 16th century temple
- Visit Wat Aham temple built in early 19th century
- Explore Wat Xiengthong 16th century temple
- Interact with monks at Wat Mai temple
- Climb 328 steps to top of Phousi Hill for sunset views
Optional Activities
- Participate in alms offering to monks at 5:30am
- Walking tour through morning market
Landmarks Royal Palace Museum Wat Visoun Wat Aham Wat Xiengthong Wat Mai Phousi Hill 
- Day 3
Luang Prabang
A two-hour long-tail boat cruise takes you along the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves, passing by traditional Laotian villages and fishing nets on the way. You'll explore two large caves filled with thousands of Buddha images. After that, it's a car ride south to Kuang Si waterfall for a leisurely walk through the national park, and you can swim in the large pool if you'd like. Back at your hotel, the evening is yours to wander around the night Bazaar.
Included Activities
- Two-hour cruise on Mekong River in long-tail boat
- Visit Pak Ou Caves and explore two large sanctuaries with thousands of Buddha images
- Leisurely hike through national park to Kuang Si waterfall
- Explore colorful night Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Swimming in large pool at top of Kuang Si waterfall
Landmarks Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Waterfall Mekong River - Day 4
Luang Prabang
The entire day is free for you to explore Luang Prabang at your own pace. If you want to join a guided tour, Hoi An Express can arrange one, but it's completely optional.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour with Hoi An Express
- Day 5
Luang Prabang to Ha Noi
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to Luang Prabang International Airport for a 1 hour 15 minute flight to Ha Noi. Once you land at Noi Bai International Airport, a driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. You'll check in and have the rest of the day to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 6
Ha Long Bay
Today you'll explore Ha Long Bay on a boat, surrounded by roughly 3000 limestone islands rising from the water. The area has beaches, grottoes, and caves throughout. You'll anchor in a secluded cove for a swim and visit hidden grottoes beneath tall cliffs. Later, you'll settle in for an overnight stay on the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat exploration of Ha Long Bay with 3000 limestone islands
- Swim in secluded cove
- Visit hidden grotto beneath towering cliffs
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 7
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An
Start the morning with breakfast and time for swimming and sunbathing while still on the cruise. After lunch, you'll head to the airport for a 1 hour flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, you're driven to Hoi An, and the rest of the day is yours to get settled in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Swimming and sunbathing on cruise
- Day 8
Hoi An
You can contact Ann Tailor about a complimentary custom-made piece. Then you'll bike through Hoi An's countryside to a local restaurant for Cao Lau, the specialty dish. Continue to Tra Que Village where you'll learn to make traditional white rose dumplings with a local family. Stop in Cam Nam to try Yin and Yang foods like Banh Dap and Che Bap. The afternoon takes you to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in a mountain valley with Champa Kingdom temples dating back to the 3rd century.
- Meals
- Lunch (Cao Lau specialty dish at local restaurant in Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Free custom-made clothing item from Ann Tailor
- Bicycle tour through Hoi An countryside
- Meal of Cao Lau at local restaurant
- Learn to make white rose dumpling cakes at Tra Que Village with local family
- Visit My Son Sanctuary UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Champa Kingdom temples dating back to 3rd century
Optional Activities
- Taste Yin and Yang food at Cam Nam (Banh Dap and Che Bap)
Landmarks Tra Que Village My Son Sanctuary - Day 9
Hoi An
You'll walk through Hoi An Ancient Town to soak in the city's charm and calm atmosphere. The town shows a unique blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese cultural influences. You'll visit the market, museum, and ancient houses, see Chinese Assembly Halls, art craft venues, and the famous Japanese Covered Bridge. All these places reflect French, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese architectural styles. The afternoon is free for more exploration on your own.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit Hoi An Market
- Visit Hoi An Museum
- Explore Ancient Houses of Hoi An
- Visit Assembly Halls with Chinese influence
- Visit Art Craft Manufacturing sites
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
Landmarks Hoi An Market Hoi An Museum Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 10
Hoi An
After local-style coffee, you'll get on your scooter to find Hoi An's hidden corners and connect with locals. Stop at Cam Nam Island to see traditional houses and lifestyles, check out a ship repair yard for traditional boat maintenance, visit an ancestor house to learn about Vietnamese beliefs, and peek into a local shoe-making shop. Take a break at a stall with views of Hoi An Ancient Town and Thu Bon River. Watch the traditional process of making rice crackers and taste them. Ride through rice paddies and countryside to experience the rural landscape, then finish at Tra Que Village before relaxing at An Bang Beach with a cold drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local-style coffee)
Included Activities
- Scooter tour exploring Hoi An's hidden gems
- Visit Cam Nam Island local houses
- Visit ship repair yard for fishing boats
- Visit ancestor house to learn about Vietnamese beliefs
- Visit local shoes-making shop
- Visit rice cracker place and taste products
- Explore Tra Que Village herb and vegetable garden
- Relax at beach lounge on An Bang Beach
Landmarks Cam Nam Island Tra Que Village An Bang Beach Thu Bon River - Day 11
Hoi An
You have the full day free to explore Hoi An however you like. This evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant and then go to Hoi An Impression Theme Park on the Hoai River. There you'll see beautiful architecture, folk games, and five mini-shows that create a fantasy world after dark, plus sweet soup for dessert. Later, you'll watch the Hoi An Memories Show on an outdoor stage with over 500 actors and 3300 people capacity, blending modern technology with historical and cultural performances.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at lovely local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner at lovely local restaurant
- Visit Hoi An Impression Theme Park on Hoai River
- Experience five mini-shows at theme park
- Taste sweet soup Vietnamese dessert
- Watch Hoi An Memories Show - large-scale real-time performance
Landmarks Hoi An Impression Theme Park Hoai River - Day 12
Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and relax until it's time to transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Da Nang International Airport, Hai Chau Dist., Da Nang City, Da Nang, 50200, Vietnam (Departure Transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
