Vietnam and Laos: Ethnic Villages and Untraveled Roads

Highlights

• Explore Temple of Literature, Presidential Palace, Cooking Demonstration, History Museum, Opera House and Old Quarter.
• Enjoy Meeting Puppet Master and Private Puppet Show.
• Book Trip to Brother Mouse and Khouang Si Falls.
• Visit Pratuxai and that Luang.
• Kayaking River and Exploring Another Cave.

What's this trip about?

An adventure for those who want to walk to remote villages, kayak, explore mysterious caves and give back to the people. Travel across the border between Vietnam and Laos near Hanoi, visiting Muong and that villages along the way. Cross into sam neua province in Laos, famous for its woven fabrics. Then head on to Luang Prabang, where you can visit the town, textile villages and, in the fall, help brother mouse bring books to remote villages. From Luang prabang, you fly up to the mysterious plain of jars, the Lao answer to Stonehenge and critical part of the country during the Vietnam war. Lastly, your path takes you beyond the capital of Vientiane to remote Kong lor for some exciting caving and kayaking before returning to Vientiane and flying home.

What's excluded

• International Airfare
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage, Including Medical, Evacuation, Baggage Loss/Delay, Cancellation Ins., Etc.
• Any Hotels Transiting Between Your Destination And The United States. We will Be Happy to Book the Bangkok Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel, Which is Not Included in Your Cost.
• Laos and Vietnam Visa Fees
• Meals where not Indicated with A B,L,D
• Tips/Gratuity (Porters, Drivers, Local Guides, Etc.)
• International Airport Taxes
• Other Items of a Personal Nature Including Laundry, Alcoholic Beverages, Etc.
• Additional Expenses Resulting from the Delay or Extension of the Trip Due to Causes Beyond our Reasonable Control

Accommodation

Transportation & flights