Vietnam and Laos: Ethnic Villages and Untraveled Roads
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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.
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- Accommodations as listed, including all service charges and taxes
- Transfers and sightseeing in air-conditioned coaches
- All excursions with expert English-speaking guides
- Entrance fees to museums, temples, etc.
- All meals as indicated with B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
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- 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
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