Overview
Beyond our Vietnam and Laos Tours, this 12-day adventure offers you a great chance to explore the untouched corners of the northern hills of Vietnam and Laos. Lots of local experiences and adventures await you to explore. Do not miss out on the chance to explore these two diverse countries in a unique way.
Highlights
- Hanoi – our capital with rich history, culture and amazing cuisine, which considered as the kitchen of the world
- Mai Chau - known as home to beautiful landscapes, unique natural heritages, and hospitable citizens
- The thought-provoking 'bomb-shelter caves' of Vieng Xai are set amid dramatic karst outcrops and offer a truly inspirational opportunity to learn about northern Laos' painful 20th-century history
- Sam Neua - holds the title as Laos’ most remote province. Mountainous and often shrouded in fog, Hua Phan’s isolation and ethnic diversity has given it characteristics unique for Laos
- Nong Khiaw - a traveller's haven in the truest sense, offering pampering, good food, decent accommodation and bags of activities with established adventure-tour operators
- Nam Et–Phou Louey - has primary forest remaining in many areas, a high level of biodiversity, and a number of endangered species including tiger, gaur, Sambar deer, and white-cheeked gibbon
- Discover Luang Prabang’s history, culture by visiting the most famous temples, museums
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Tour Code
VNZA-830
Duration
12 Days
Departure Dates
Flexible
Accommodation
Up to 5 Star
Transports
Private car , Bike, Boat
Special Offers
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Welcome to the capital city of Hanoi. You will be picked up by Vietnamtour.co.za's guide from the airport 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.

Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Leave the bustling city of Hanoi this morning and drive to the beautiful land of Mai Chau sitting gently in a small valley. The place is home to White Thai hill tribe who still holds their unique lifestyle and traditions for centuries.
In the afternoon, take your time to relax at your eco-lodge or homestay. Lunch and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the lodge or homestay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Mai Chau
Today you will explore this charming land with a leisurely bike ride through the beautiful rice fields and observe the daily life of the locals along the way. There are various chances to take some nice photos of small stilt houses and chat with friendly locals en route.
After a fabulous bike ride, take your time to relax at the lodge or homestay. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the lodge or homestay.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation: Homestay in Mai Chau
Today, you will be taken to the Lao border where our local guide will meet and accompany you during the next adventures. Keep driving to Vieng Xai which is famous for the historic relics and the magnificent cave system. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Welcome on arrival, check-in your hotel and free at your leisure. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Vieng Xai
Vieng Xai was once served as home to communists during the Indochina war and nowadays it is a popular site in Laos for tourists to visit. Exploring the cave, you will see its astonishing size and a wonderful system of school, hospital, offices and shops… Lunch at a local restaurant.
After exploring the great relic, continue driving to Sam Neua on seal road with scenic views en route. On arrival, check-in your hotel and free to relax. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sam Neua
In the morning, transfer to the National Protected Area of Nam Et-PhouLouey. After cruising down the river, you will reach your overnight place in the eco-lodge of Nam Nern Night Safari.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
You are free at your leisure at the rest of the day. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation: Lodge in Nam Et - Phou Louey
Get up early this morning, say goodbye to the lodge and start your trek through the lush forest. Lunch will be arranged during the trek. After lunch, you will be taken to NongKhiaw for around 4 hours.
Upon your arrival, check-in your beautiful stilt bungalow offering the views over Nam Ou River.
Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Nong Khiaw
Try to wake up early this morning to immerse into the tranquility of the river as the sun starts to rise. After breakfast, set off your adventure with a trekking tour to the 100 -meter waterfall. Your trek could be tough sometimes but as reaching the fall, you will be rewarded with fabulous scenery.
Transfer back to the bungalow and spend time relaxing. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Nong Khiaw
Leave your bungalow and drive to Luang Prabang for 3 hours. Along the way, make some stops at local villages to get a glimpse of their daily life. Once in Luang Prabang, check-in your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel.
Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Today is free to relax or explore the town on your own. You could stroll along the Nam Khan and Mekong River to take in the views with some Lao coffee or explore Lao street food. If you wish some more active adventures, you could visit some mysterious temples and the villages with your bike or a tuk-tuk. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
You are recommended to get up early this morning to participate in the traditional ritual of Tak Bat (also known as the alms giving ceremony) taking place from the break of dawn. Our guide will explain and provide more information on this important ritual.
After breakfast, start your exploration of the city with a visit to some highlights. Join our electric bike tour to get around this atmospheric town. You will visit Vat Xieng Thong Temple - the oldest, most important and most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang, Vat Senna - a colorful monastery covered with yellow and red tile. As the day comes to a close, make your way to the beautiful Phosi market and ride along the river and the sleepy streets.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
On the last day in Luang Prabang, take the chance to explore the temple or just relax at your hotel until being transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Meals on your own. End of tour.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Useful Information
Inclusions
- 12 day tour from the North of Vietnam to Luang Prabang
- 11 nights' accommodation.
- Delight your taste buds with Vietnamese and Laos cuisine with 18 meals included.
- All airport transfers
- Local slow boat as mentioned
- Bicycle as mentioned
- 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
- Vietnam visa stamp fee: 33 USD per person
- Laos Visa fee: 40 USD per person
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
- Travel insurance
Meals
- Breakfast: 11
- Lunch: 6
- Dinner: 1
Transport
- Car
- Bike
- Boat
- Electric bike
Included Activities
- Mai Chau biking tour
- Nong Khiaw trekking
- Luang Prabang city tour by electric bike
Special Note:
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.
Our prices are not valid for some special occasions and peak season as below:
° Christmas and New Year (normally, there will be surcharged 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 be surcharged 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 the deposit paid to us (30% of the Tour value).
- 7- 21 days prior to departure: 50% on the 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, 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.
Based on 117 reviews. See some of the reviews here.
Thanks to Mandy from Seni World Travel we had a wonderful trip to Vietnam.
Everything was so organised, communication was excellent and we got to see the best of everything that Vietnam has to offer.
Airport pick-ups and drop-offs were a breeze and meeting Mandy in person was an absolute delight.
She really did make us feel that she had our best interests at heart.
For a stress free, tailor made holiday, Seni World Travel is definitely the way to go.
Mr. Roy & Mrs. Suzette
Guest Country: South Africa
Travel Dates: November 2025
Traveled To: Vietnam
Vietnam was a wonderful experience for both of us. Vietnamtour.co.za, and especially our travel expert Vanessa Dao, took care of the arrangements in a calm and professional way, which made the journey feel very manageable from the start. We liked how clear the communication was and how smoothly everything fell into place once we arrived.
The guides were pleasant, the pace suited us well and we always felt comfortable. It was the kind of holiday where we could simply enjoy ourselves without worrying about what came next. A memorable and very enjoyable trip.
We recently returned from our holiday in Vietnam and we are still talking about it every day. What stood out the most for us was how calm and effortless the entire trip felt. We are not fast travellers, so we really appreciated the clear schedules and the guidance we received at each stop.
One of the moments we enjoyed most was sitting at a small café in Hoi An, watching the lanterns come on while our guide showed us photos of his family. It was small things like that that made the whole trip feel warm and genuine. The accommodations were comfortable, the tours were organised with care and we always felt safe and relaxed.
The team at vietnamtour.co.za checked in now and then just to make sure we were happy, which we found very thoughtful. Vietnam surprised us in many wonderful ways and we left feeling rested and inspired. Thank you for a memorable experience.
Mr. Peter & Mrs. Sandra
Guest Country: South Africa
Travel Dates: October 2025
Traveled To: Vietnam
My wife and I had a 12 day tour of Vietnam starting in Hanoi then flying to Hoi an and finally to Ho Chi Minh city. Vanessa Dao helped us choose the itinerary. and ensured that everything went smoothly. We usually plan our own trips but being in such a foreign environment decided to go with a tour operator and found it to be a more relaxed experience having free days interspersed between organised excursions. Vanessa was always available for good advice should we need this.
Bring USD for exchange or withdraw Vietnamese Dong (VND) from ATMs on arrival. Credit cards are accepted in cities, but cash is preferred at markets and local shops. We advise avoiding South African Rand as banks in Vietnam do not exchange ZAR.
We use carefully selected 3 - 4 - 5 star hotels depending on your package. All hotels are centrally located and traveller-friendly. Upgrades and special requests (sea-view rooms, connecting rooms) are available.
Yes. Most travellers choose tailor-made tours. We design customised itineraries based on travel style, interests, pace, age group, dietary needs, and budget.
Yes. Vietnam is one of the safest destinations in Asia with very low violent crime. Our tours use licensed guides, private transfers and trusted drivers to ensure safety and comfort.
Yes. Vietnamtour.co.za is a trusted operator with 10+ years serving South African travellers to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
We maintain strong 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor. We also have a local representative in Cape Town:
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Phone: +27 (83) 261 1693
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