South Vietnam to Laos

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City! Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.

After checking in, you have the afternoon free to start exploring this dynamic city. You might visit museums to delve into Saigon’s rich history or simply wander through its lively streets and markets.

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, at 8:00 join us for a journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels, located 2 hours northwest of the city. This extensive underground network was vital during the Vietnam War, serving as a base for the Viet Cong. You’ll watch an introductory video and explore the tunnels to understand the ingenious methods used for survival and resistance.

Following the Cu Chi Tunnels visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City for a half-day tour. First, you can visit Giac Lam Pagoda, the city's oldest pagoda dating back to 1774. Next, you will explore Cho Lon, the vibrant Chinatown, and its ornate Thien Hau Pagoda. Your tour concludes at Ben Thanh Market, where you can shop for local goods, and souvenirs, and try some street food.

Start early with breakfast and at 7:00 you can hop on a 100km drive to Cai Be for a boat trip through the Mekong Delta. At the bustling Cai Be Floating Market, you will observe local vendors selling a variety of goods from their boats. Next, we will dock at Tan Phong Island for a walking or cycling tour, exploring fruit orchards, local schools, and traditional homes.

Continue your boat Mekong Delta journey through serene canals to An Binh Island, where you'll enjoy a delicious lunch at the Ut Trinh Homestay.

After lunch, we will visit local workshops producing coconut candy, rice paper, and pottery. Reboard your boat for a final cruise to Vinh Long, followed by a transfer to Can Tho.

In the morning, you can enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the Cai Rang Floating Market at 07:00, one of the largest and most vibrant floating markets in the region.

We will experience the lively atmosphere as vendors sell fresh produce and local goods from their boats.

After exploring the market, we will cruise through picturesque backwaters lined with nipa palms and coconut trees.

Finally, you can say goodbye to returning to Ho Chi Minh City for your last day in the southern capital.

In the morning, you can enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight to Pakse, Laos. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to the Bolaven Plateau, renowned for its stunning scenery and cooler climate.

You'll explore a tea plantation and marvel at the spectacular Tad Fane Waterfall, which cascades 120 meters down in two streams. Then, you can visit a coffee plantation and learn about the local coffee production before checking into the Sinouk Coffee Resort for dinner.

After a leisurely breakfast, you can meet your Jeep tour expert at 9:00 and start your day with a drive to Tad Moun Waterfalls, where you can swim in the cool, refreshing waters.

Next, we will visit Mr. Khamsone’s Coffee Farm and learn about coffee cultivation on the Bolaven Plateau.

After that, we'll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the stunning scenery, then explore a nearby cave used as a refuge during the Laotian Civil War.

Conclude your Bolaven Plateau day tour with a traditional Laotian dinner and overnight stay on the farm.

Begin your day with breakfast in the village before heading to Tad Phaxuam Waterfall and visiting local markets in Tha Teng.

After brief stops at the Alak and Katu tribal villages, you will continue to Champasak.

In the afternoon, we can explore Wat Phou, an ancient Khmer temple complex dating back to the 5th Century. This site predates Angkor Wat and is a significant historical and cultural landmark.

Start your day with a drive to Khone Island in southern Laos and board a long-tail boat to explore the 4000 Islands.

We'll visit Ban Khone, a village with French colonial heritage and remnants of its railway system.

You can take a tuk-tuk around the island, visit the Liphi Waterfalls, and look for the rare Irrawaddy dolphin. Spend the rest of your day enjoying the island’s natural beauty, perhaps cycling or relaxing by the river.

After breakfast, you can take a boat back to the mainland and visit Khone Phapheng Waterfall, the largest waterfall by volume in Southeast Asia. Here, you can enjoy the dramatic views of the falls and the lush surroundings.

Return to Pakse and you will check into your hotel. In the afternoon, we will take an interesting tour in Pakse by visiting Wat Chomphet, home to the largest sitting Buddha statue in Laos, and Wat Phou Salao, which offers panoramic views of the city and Mekong River.

Enjoy your final breakfast before transferring to Pakse International Airport for your onward flight.

We hope you’ve had an unforgettable journey with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!