This tour showcases two exceptional destinations in Indochina. Discover Vietnam’s diversity by walking in Hanoi, cruising Halong Bay, staying with the Thai in Mai Chau, and visiting Dien Bien Phu. Then cross into Laos at Tay Trang, exploring the town of Muang Khua and the UNESCO site of Luang Prabang, including Pak Ou Caves and Vientiane’s charming streets. An unforgettable journey awaits!
Highlights:
Wander the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Enjoy an overnight cruise in Halong Bay.
Trek and stay with the Thai people in Mai Chau.
Visit Dien Bien Phu to learn about the Vietnam War.
Explore the scenic Nam Ou River.
Experience the charm of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Town.
Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls and an Asian Bear Rescue Centre.
Discover the Plain of Jars, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Enjoy the history and beauty of Vientiane.
What’s included
• All accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
• Private car with driver speaking guides throughout the trip
• Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
What’s not included
• Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
• Tips for drivers
• Personal travel insurance
• Visa to Taiwan
Itinerary idea
All tours are private, customizable, and available daily. For more information, call us at (315) 998 1998.
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Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi! Your driver will take you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the city.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in HanoiDay 2: Discover Hanoi
Explore Hanoi, starting with the Temple of Literature and a choice of museum. Visit Ba Dinh Square and hop on a cyclo ride. Finish with a Water Puppet Performance.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in HanoiDay 3: Hanoi to Halong Bay
Travel to Halong Bay. Board a cruise and enjoy lunch while cruising. Swim in a secluded cove and explore stunning caves.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On cruiseDay 4: Halong Bay to Hanoi
Enjoy Tai Chi at sunrise, then explore nearby islands. Return to Halong City for brunch before driving back to Hanoi.
Meals: Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in HanoiDay 5: Hanoi to Mai Chau
Travel to Mai Chau, visiting villages and enjoying lunch with a local family. Trek through rice paddies and experience a homestay with traditional dinner and performance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Mai ChauDay 6: Mai Chau to Dien Bien Phu
Drive to Dien Bien Phu, stopping at local tribes and enjoying the Moc Chau Plateau’s scenery. Relax in your hotel upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Dien Bien PhuDay 7: Explore Dien Bien Phu
Visit the local market, then see historical sites related to the Vietnam War, including the Dien Bien Phu Museum and A1 Hill. Enjoy your afternoon freely.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Dien Bien PhuDay 8: Border Crossing to Laos
Drive to Tay Trang border gate. After crossing, enjoy lunch in Muang Khua before continuing to Nong Khiaw, a scenic town by the river.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Nong KhiawDay 9: Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang
Bike around Nong Khiaw, then head to Luang Prabang, stopping at Pak Ou Caves and a local craft village. Relax in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang PrabangDay 10: Luang Prabang Tour
Witness the morning alms ceremony, then visit key temples. In the afternoon, explore Kuang Si Waterfall and the Bear Rescue Centre.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang PrabangDay 11: Luang Prabang to Phonsavan
Drive to Phonsavan, stopping at villages and a cave temple. Enjoy free time exploring the town upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in PhonsavanDay 12: Explore the Plain of Jars
Visit the MAG Centre and Xieng Khouang Museum, then see the Plain of Jars, a unique archaeological site. Enjoy a sunset view afterward.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in PhonsavanDay 13: Phonsavan to Vientiane
Morning free time before your flight to Vientiane. Visit Wat Sisaket and Wat Phra Keo, and stroll by the Mekong River at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in VientianeDay 14: Departure from Vientiane
Enjoy leisure time before your flight home or to your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation options
The itinerary price is based on the recommended accommodations; however, Laos Private Tours are 100% customizable. Our specialists can help you choose the perfect options to match your preferences and budget.
What our clients say about us

David
15 March 2024 ★★★★★We just returned from an 20 day tour of Vietnam & Luang Prabang with My Way Travel. Kevil was our travel consultant and He put us at east straight away, which was good as I was nervous about booking long-distance. Everything was awesome, though. From the sightseeing, to te free time, the food and the accommodation, everything was perfectly well-organised and we were centrally located so we could do a bit of exploring on our own too. It was the perfect balance – My Way Travel are definitely experts in knowing how to organise these things!

Jet
25 January 2024 ★★★★★We booked this tour through My Way Travel, which covers Southeast Asia. My travel consultant, Stephen, put together a trip for us that was so fantastic. We shopped around but were worried that the majority of agencies were trying to book too many activities in too short a space of time. Stephen was completely different – He listened to us and arranged a trip that was to our specifications and suited us perfectly. The guides and drivers that we met along the way were all friendly, knowledgeable and well-organised, the hotels were great, and the entire experience was absolutely fabulous. We had a slight problem with a delayed flight, but Stephen helped us slightly alter our trip so that we didn’t waste any time. We will definitely be booking again with My Way Travel for another tour to Asia.

Lena
2 January 2025 ★★★★★Mr. Stephen arranged a two-week trip for us to visit Laos and Cambodia. We are experienced travelers who had specific requests and high expectations, and he met both. He was responsive, attentive, and reliable throughout the planning and to the very end of our trip. We saw magnificent landscapes, sampled the rich Laotian and Cambodian cultures and cuisines, and became witnesses to the effects of their tortured histories, especially in connection with the "secret war" and the US bombings. We highly recommend Absolute Asia Tours and Mr. Stephen.

VladBran
1 May 2024 ★★★★★We just finished a 5-week private tour of Thailand/Laos/Vietnam/Cambodia & Burma organized by Discover Indochina - My Way Travel. We have nothing but praise for MWT - Kevil was our travel consultant, he organized us a trip of a life time. Our trip started from Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai, Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Muang La, Vientiane, Hanoi, Halong bay, Hoi An, Siem Reap, Mandalay, Ayeyarwaddy River Cruise, Bagan, Inle Lake, Ngapali Beach, Yangon, Bangkok & Phuket Island. All our guides and drivers were wonderful! I admired Hoang, our guide in Hanoi, he was excellent! Knowing that we were there for such a short time, he changed our schedule to make sure that we got to see as much as possible. It was definitely worth the stop.

Dzintars
11 March 2025 ★★★★★Me and my brother with our wives spent three weeks in Indochina. Thanks to Stephen (MyWay travel) these 3 weeks were just wonderful. The planning and booking of the trip was as simple as it could be. I just bought airplane tickets to HCMC and back. Then I started to search for the travel agency on the net, chose MyWay travel. Why MyWay travel - I liked the range of services offered and reviews on TripAdvisor were quite positive. I wrote an e-mail with my wishes and received a reply very quickly. In short, MyWay travel arranged for us everything – starting with visa invitation letter till “see you again” when we were leaving. What I mean by the word everything – here it is: 3 countries (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos); 7 places where we lived (Saigon, Muine, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Siem Riep, Luang Prabang, Phu Qouc Island); 6 internal flights. All arrangements where just perfect, we didn’t have any troubles, cancelations, misunderstandings etc. Every activity was on time, the drivers and tour guides were excellent, the hotels selected were good! If you’re looking for a well-organized trouble-free trip, we highly recommend you book with My Way Travel.