Overview

This adventure offers an insight into architecture, culture and history of these Laos and Vietnam. You will have a chance to cool off at the gorgeous Kuang Si Waterfalls, explore bustling busy streets in Hanoi, cruise in Halong Bay and cycle in the ancient port town of Hoi An. Futhermore, every seconds of the trip will be carefully looked after by the team of Vietnamtour.co.za as well as our knowledgable and humourous tour guides.

Highlights

  • Discover Luang Prabang’s history, culture by visiting the most famous temples, museums
  • Enjoy the most breathtaking cascades of waterfall in Luang Prabang - Kuang Si waterfall
  • Explore our North with Hanoi capital to understand more about our culture, history and of course, our cuisine
  • Experience overnight cruise in Halong Bay to understand why it is considered “the should-not miss destination” in Vietnam
  • Hoi An is not only beautiful in the day time with incredible ancient buildings and bougainvillea but also in the night time with sparkling lanterns in the night time
  • Hue - our imperial & royal city where managed to hold onto its old world charm, despite the many ravages of war and time
  • Ho Chi Minh – the largest city of Vietnam with heroic information in Cu Chi tunnels and interesting local life on Mekong Delta
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Tour Code

Tour Code
VNZA-792

Duration

Duration
12 Days

Departure Dates

Departure Dates
Flexible

Accommodation

Accommodation
Up to 5-star

Transports

Transports
Private car , Shuttle bus, Airplane

Special Offers

Special Offers

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Welcome to Luang Prabang. On arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy a short drive to visit Vat Xieng Thong or Temple of the Royal City- one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art.

Then continue to Wat Visoun – an unusual structure which represents the earliest Lao style and Wat Mai, a beautiful temple located nearby Royal Palace and built in the 18th century. It is the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang.

Afterward, we head to Kuang Sy bear secured center before going to Kuang Sy Falls a stunning turquoise waterfall. On the way, you will pass through rice fields and beautiful small villages dotted along the country road. Make a stop at some of the villages. Take a fresh swim to refresh yourself in many basins.

The balance of the day is free at leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at your hotel.

Our tuk-tuk will pick you up at your hotel this morning to have a departure to the boat jetty. 

Embark on the Nava Mekong, a traditional riverboat, for a shared cruise on the mighty Mekong River, departing around 1000. On the way, you will have a great opportunity to enjoy the dramatic yet peaceful scenery as well as see the simple lives of rural people living along the river. 

During 2 – hour cruise upstream to the Pak Ou Caves. It’s called by Pak Ou because of its special location - the caves themselves are very close to the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers. In these 2 caves, you will have a chance to admire numerous ancient Buddha images, dating back from many centuries. Also, this is the most important religious site in Laos for pilgrimages during the Lao New Year festivities around mid-April. 

On the way back downstream, you will be served with a selection of typical Lao dishes onboard. 

The cruise will take about 1.5 hours to turn back Luang Prabang, and arrive around 1400. The tuk-tuk will pick you up at the boat jetty and transfer you back to your hotel. 

Free time at your leisure in the rest of the day. Dinner on your own. Overnight at your hotel.

Free at your leisure until be transferred without the guide to the airport for your short flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival Hanoi Airport, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Meals on your own.Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where houses the body of the famous President Ho Chi Minh. Get to know more about his life and career with a visit to his traditional stilt house before appreciating the special structure of One Pillar Pagoda. Leaving the complex, make your way to the Temple of literature- famous for being the first university of Vietnam. 

After lunch at a restaurant (on your own expense) and a short rest, continue your afternoon exploration by visiting the Ethnology Museum where you can learn more about different ethnic groups in Vietnam. Wrap your beautiful day with a traditional water puppet show.

Head back to the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, leave Hanoi and depart for another stunning land of Halong Bay – the UNESCO Heritage Site which is famous for thousands of islands scattering over the Gulf of Tonkin. Visiting the bay, you will be amazed by the natural beauty of different types of scenery.

You will embark on a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on the magical bay. The cruise is also a great chance to savor a special menu of fresh seafood in the endless charm of limestone formations.

Lunch, dinner and overnight on board.

Try to wake up early this morning to take in the morning views of the bay at its best. Morning is the great time to admire the breathtaking views of the bay in the glitter of sun rays shining down to the water surface. After the tea break, take the last chance to enjoy the impressive views of the surroundings as the ship cruises through various seascapes. Get your camera ready to take nice photos of the unique land.

Transfer to Hanoi city center by shuttle bus and then take a private transfer to the airport for flight to Danang. You will be then transferred to the hotel in Hoian for check-in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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Start your day with a bike tour to Tra Que organic village – home to the great diversity of herbs and vegetables. Take in the tranquillity of the countryside along the way.

Take a short break to taste some special local herb juice and then hop back on your bike to Cam Thanh coconut village passing through beautiful rice fields and hamlets. Upon arriving in Cam Thanh, you will be surprised by the unique bamboo products even bamboo bicycles. Enjoy a lunch with a local family followed by a stunning experience on the local fishing basket boat. Get back on your bike and paddle through small hamlets again to go back to Hoian ancient town.

Enjoy a short rest before setting out your walking tour around the fascinating port town. The leisurely trip offers you a great chance to see the ancient houses built in Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures. There are some incredible places that you should not miss when visiting Hoian including the hundred- year – old Japanese Bridge, the Phuc Kien Hall, and the local fish market. You also have a chance to stop at a tailor-made shop to get your favorite clothes.

Head back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

The morning is at your leisure. In the afternoon, you will be taken to Hue through the beautiful Hai Van Pass looking over the coastline which offers the fascinating views of Vietnam nature. You also pass through the quaint Lang Co beach with a great chance to take beautiful photos of the white sandy beach.

Welcome to Hue, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, enjoy a cyclo tour to the Royal Citadel – a World Heritage Site should be visited to anyone in Hue. After exploring the Citadel, board a boat for a short cruise along the charming Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Floating along the river, you will take in the fresh air as well as find the peacefulness in your mind. Do not miss out the chance to capture this beautiful moment while on the boat back to the city center.

Once in the city center, pay a visit to Tu Duc Mausoleum – the largest tomb in Vietnam. Walk around the mausoleum to learn more the long lasting history behind the magnificent work. You will get a closer look at the impressive royal architecture of the tomb. Take some time to visit Tu Hieu Pagoda before transferring back to the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Once arrival, set off your tour to this bustling city. You will visit some mustsee historic sites of the city including the Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral , Dong Khoi street and the Chinese District of Cho Lon as well as astonishing Binh Tay Market. You also visit Thien Hau pagoda to get a peaceful feeling and then return to your hotel to relax. 

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, leave this vibrant city and depart for Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. After arriving at the pier, embark the boat and travel along the Chat Say River passing through various local working areas. You have time to witness first-hand the local economy and culture through some visits to the brick kilns. You could also taste fresh coconut and see the exciting way to turn coconut into daily products and foods.

Continue your boat trip through the small canal to observe the daily local life. Make a stop at a tranquil village where you enjoy a walk to get a real insight into the life of the delta region. You also visit a mat weaving house where the locals still use hand loom to weave straw mats. 

Your excursion will be continued with a xeloi ride or a bike ride to another village to explore the picturesque views of farms, rice fields, and vegetation. There is a stop at a local house where a delicious lunch with regional specialties is served such as elephant-ear fish and river shrimp. After lunch, take a short rest.

In the afternoon, take a sampan boat to relax and float along narrow canals to return to the pier. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city for your departure flight.

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Useful Information

Inclusions

  • 12 day tour from Luang Prabang to the South of Vietnam.
  • 11 nights' accommodation.
  • Delight your taste buds with Vietnamese and Laos cuisine with 17 meals included.
  • 3 x domestic/ regional flights: Luang Prabang - Hanoi/ Hanoi - Danang/ Hue - Ho Chi Minh (including 20 kg checked luggage and 7 kg handed luggage)
  • Shuttle bus for Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
  • All airport transfers
  • English speaking guide (in each location you will have a different guide).
  • Entrance and sightseeing fees as stated in the itinerary.
  • Service charges and government VAT tax

Exclusions

  • International flight tickets – We would be happy to provide you with a quote for international flights. Flights from South Africa to Vietnam/ Laos are approximately $700-$1400 per person return. The actual price varies depending on departure city, time of year and luck of the draw! Let’s contact us for more details.
  • Vietnam visa stamp fee: 30USD per person
  • Laos Visa fee: 30USD per person
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
  • Travel insurance

Meals

  • Breakfast: 11
  • Lunch: 5
  • Dinner: 1

Transport

  • Private car
  • Shuttle bus
  • Airplane

Included Activities

  • Luang Prabang Sightseeing - Kuangsi Waterfalls
  • Visiting Pak Ou Cave
  • Hanoi Sightseeing
  • Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi (2D1N on non-private cruise)
  • A bike tour to Tra Que Organic Village
  • Walking Tour around Hoian Ancient Town
  • Cyclo Tour and Hue Sightseeing
  • Ho Chi Minh City Tour
  • A day trip to Mekong Delta

Special Note:

If you do not have much time but still want to travel Vietnam and Laos, this program is designed for you.

Within 12 days, we invite you to visit all the highlighted sites of Laos and Vietnam. You also have a few days in Hoi An to enjoy the beach or walk around the charming town.

Luang Prabang is very famous for its eco activities, so if you wish to have some special experiences, just send us your inquire and then we will give out our recommendations.

Laos and Vietnam are waiting for you to discover.

Our prices are valid for daily departures (except some special case as explained below) for groups from 1 to 6 pax. If your party has more than 6 adults, please send us an email, we will advise our best price for your group.

For children, please note:

+ Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (maximum 2 adults with 1 child under 2 years old)

+ Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% price of adults

+ Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% price of adults

+ Children from 12 years old: as adult

Our prices are not valid for some special occasions and peak season as below:

° Christmas and New Year (normally, there will be surcharge for Gala Dinner on 24.Dec and 31.Dec Eves – applied for 4 and 5 star hotels)

° Easter Holidays: some 5-star hotels in Hoian will be surcharged for Easter Holidays

° Vietnam Lunar New Year – from 25.Feb.2020 – 03.Mar.2020 – if you travel during this period, there will have surcharge for some services – we will advise you clearly at the time of booking

Cancellation by Customer

Should you need to cancel your holiday once it has been confirmed, the party leader must immediately advise us in writing sent to us via fax or email. The following cancellation charges will be applied:

  • More than 21 days prior to departure: The total of deposit paid to us (30% of the Tour value).
  • 7- 21 days  prior to departure: 50% on total value of the trip charged, due to hotel charges for no-shows and organizing fees.
  • Within 1-6 days  prior to departure: 100% on total charged.
  • No-Show: 100% on total charged.

Note: Insurance premiums and amendment charges are not refundable in the event of cancellation.  

Cancellation of domestic or international flights:

If the cancellation occurs after a deposit was paid to the Airlines, a cancellation fees, of 25 – 40 % of the airfare for the domestic flight and USD30 – 50/pax for the international flight, is required (according to the policy of the Airlines).

Unused services:

No refunds or exchanges can be made with respect to accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services, included in the tour price, but not utilized by the tour members. 

Children Policy

For children, please note:

  • Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (maximum 2 adults with 1 child under 2 years old)
  • Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% price of adults
  • Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% price of adults
  • Children from 12 years old: as adult

Customer Reviews

Reviews from actual Seni travelers. We publish all reviews.

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5 out of 5

Based on 75 reviews. See some of the reviews here.

Shajila S

Guest Country: Cape Town, South Africa

Travel Dates: December 2022

Traveled To: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia

I had dreamed of travelling in South East Asia and had a long list of places & things to see (in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam) - with no idea how I could fit them all in. I reviewed tour agents and ended up contacting Ashley Tran in Vietnam. It was a pleasure working with her albeit long distance via email and WhatsApp- she designed an itinerary that included most of the places on my list, and made amendments to accommodate my request for changes. I often thought that Ashley worked really hard and did not sleep much as she would communicate with me past what would be well past work hours in Vietnam. The trip through the 3 countries, many cities and hotels, as well as local and international flights, was well incredibly well organized - everyone showed up on time (from transfers, to guides and drivers), and things ran like clockwork. It was impressive. My holiday was filled with the beauty of these countries, the amazing food and lovely people - with each day making me more happy than the last - an incredible holiday which I could enjoy without any concerns because of Ashley's attention to detail I would highly recommend this tour agent and Ashley in particular. It was wonderful to finally meet her in Hanoi - the last stop on our trip.

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Zelda

Guest Country: South Africa

Travel Dates: December 2022

Traveled To: Vietnam

In December 2019 we were lucky enough to do a 23 day tour through Vietnam. Friends of ours recommended Vietnamtours.co.za. So we emailed them and within a couple of minutes the ball started rolling. Our Agent Ashley was eager to help and worked out a itinerary that suited our request and of course our budget. We started in Hanoi working our way out Hoi Chi Min. We had a mini bus to ourselves every day we travelled and we were only 4. So space and comfort was on point. We had different guides throughout the tour and loved each and every one of them. They loved what they were doing and their knowledge of their country is impeccable. Shoutout to

Thai aka Harry

Daniel

Terry

Sherlock (Mai). All Wonderful people.

 

Vietnam and It’s people are in one word AMAZING... I was fortunate enough to travel before and I must say the Vietnamese are SO Friendly. I felt save and comfortable the whole trip.

 

The food Is Amazing. It’s the first time I actually went on holiday where I lost weight because the food is so healthy and freshly prepared. Sometimes it might look different but believe me the taste is amazing. My pallet loved the whole experience. So much so that I’m trying to adopt the eating habits back at home.

 

Our trip showed us the very best Vietnam has to offer, so we have many stories and wonderful memories left of this Amazing Place.

 

I would strongly recommend using Ashley and her company to give you your dream holiday of Vietnam. It’s definitely A must See.

 

I can write a book about all our experiences and the beautiful places. But as I can only write so much I highly recommend. Pu Luong, Halong Bay Tràng An and Hoi An, Ba Na Hills And Both the cities of course.

 

Just a note Prepare yourself for the traffic in Vietnam... I call it Organized Chaos. It’s amazing to see the traffic flow. You will be gobsmacked

 

I highly recommend EVERYTHING

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Lara de Bruijin

Guest Country: South Africa

Travel Dates: Jan 2023

Traveled To: Vietnam

We had an absolute blast in Vietnam!

Everything was organised exceptionally well, there were no hiccups. We felt secure, safe and looked after. Thank you to our brilliant travel agent, Ashley Tran, from Vietnam Tour for being available on Whatsapp 24/7 if we had questions or wanted to squeeze in another tour. Truly amazing service, comfortable transportation, friendly English speaking tour guides, great hotels, perfect balance of exciting tours and personal free time. Thank you for making this trip so memorable. We would strongly recommend this company!

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Nonkululeko

Guest Country: Johannesburg, South Africa

Travel Dates: December 2022

Traveled To: Vietnam

My family & I had an opportunity to travel to Vietnam on a 10 day tour and it was absolutely amazing. We were dealing with Ashley from the beginning and she did a fantastic job organizing our tour to the last detail. The hotels were great especially in Hoi An, the transport was comfortable, the tour guides were informative and the overall tour was well planned. Thanks for the excellent customer service!

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A Response from Seni World 30/08/2021

Not only is the first tour operator in Vietnam focusing only on travelers from South Africa but Vietnamtour.co.za also has been receiving a lot of positive reviews on TripAdvisor. Moreover, we also have a representative in South Africa  - Mrs. Katrine Putick. You can contact her to book and confirm your tour to Vietnam right in South Africa. 

Ms. KATRINE PUTTICK

  • Address: Bay Farm, Main Rd, Hout Bay Cape Province, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Phone: (+27 (83) 261 1693)
  • Email: kputtick@iafrica.com
A Response from Seni World 12/06/2017

Vietnam's weather differs greatly from region to region.  Depending on where and when you're going to visit, make sure you prepare for the weather before you go.

North: Best time to visit is during spring (from February and April) and autumn (from September to November). The temperatures are more moderate with lighter rainfall

Central: Best time to visit is between January and August when the weather is dry with no heavy rains

South: The best time to visit the region is during the dry season, between December and April when the city experiences warm weather without rain showers.

If you're planning to visit the whole country, it is possible to travel to any part of Vietnam during any season.

A Response from Seni World 06/12/2018

Depending on your place of choice and your interest, the duration could be varied. Normally, for first- time travelers, it will take you about 10- 14 days to discover the must-see attractions throughout Vietnam.

A Response from Seni World 22/12/2018

There are two available methods for passport holders from South Africa to choose to apply for a visa to Vietnam. You can either apply for your visa at the local embassy or obtain a visa on arrival with a visa letter.

You need to have a passport which is effective for at least 6 months beyond arrival date, 2 photos 4x6 and 2 blank pages on it for visa stamp (which costs 25$) and a visa letter. When you book tours with vietnamtour.co.za, we will offer a visa letter for free. 

A Response from Seni World 03/11/2018

Our price doesn't consist of international flight tickets. If you have any problem in finding international flight tickets, we could book them for you. 

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