Explore Vietnam and Laos in one trip from Amsterdam with Turkish Airlines flights for €606
This is a great chance to visit Vietnam with one of the world’s best airlines and then continue your journey to exciting Laos! We’ve found cheap flights from Amsterdam to Ho Chi Minh City starting at just €488 for a round trip, and direct flights from HCMC to Vientiane for just €118 return!
This itinerary combines two fascinating countries in one trip. Start in energetic Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis full of street food, colonial architecture, and buzzing markets. After exploring southern Vietnam, take a short regional flight to Vientiane, the calm and charming capital of Laos, where golden temples, quiet riverside cafés, and a slower pace of life create a completely different travel atmosphere.
Together, these two destinations offer a perfect balance of urban excitement, cultural discovery, and laid-back Southeast Asian charm.
🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City — dynamic streets, history & incredible food
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant and fast-moving metropolis where historic French colonial buildings stand alongside modern skyscrapers and lively street markets. The city is famous for its incredible food scene, fascinating history, and nonstop energy.
It’s also the perfect gateway to southern Vietnam’s famous attractions, including the Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi Tunnels.
⭐ Things to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City
🏛 War Remnants Museum — one of the most powerful museums in Vietnam, documenting the country’s modern history
⛪ Notre-Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office — beautiful French colonial landmarks in the city center
🛍 Ben Thanh Market — one of the city’s most famous markets for food, souvenirs, and local life
🛶 Mekong Delta day trip — explore floating markets, fruit orchards, and river villages
🕳 Cu Chi Tunnels — a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War
🍜 Street food tours — try pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls, and Vietnamese coffee
🌆 Rooftop bars — enjoy skyline views and sunset drinks above the city
🌏 Where else to go from Ho Chi Minh City
🛳 Hanoi and Halong Bay — the capital of Vietnam with rich history and amazing bay with 1/2-day cruises
🏝 Con Dao Islands — pristine nature, coral reefs, and quiet beaches
🏖 Mui Ne — famous for red and white sand dunes and kitesurfing
🌿 Da Lat — mountain town known for waterfalls, pine forests, and cooler climate
🇱🇦 Vientiane — temples, river sunsets & relaxed Laotian charm
After the intensity of Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane offers a refreshing change of pace. Laos’s capital is small, peaceful, and full of charm, with leafy boulevards, golden temples, and cafés along the Mekong River.
The city blends French colonial influences with Buddhist traditions, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere perfect for slow exploration.
⭐ Things to see and do in Vientiane
🛕 Pha That Luang — Laos’s most important national monument and a symbol of the country
🏛 Patuxai Monument — Laos’s version of the Arc de Triomphe with panoramic city views from the top
🙏 Wat Si Saket — one of the oldest temples in the city, famous for thousands of Buddha statues
🌅 Mekong River promenade — lively evening market and beautiful sunset views
🌿 Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) — a surreal sculpture park filled with giant religious statues
☕ French-style cafés and bakeries — enjoy Laos’s surprisingly excellent coffee and pastries
🛍 Night market — great place for handicrafts, textiles, and local snacks
🌏 Where else to go from Vientiane
🚄 Vang Vieng — dramatic limestone mountains, lagoons, caves, and hot air balloon views
🏛 Luang Prabang — Laos’s most beautiful city, a UNESCO site filled with temples and waterfalls
💦 Kuang Si Waterfalls — turquoise multi-tier waterfalls near Luang Prabang
🏞 Plain of Jars — mysterious archaeological site scattered across the countryside
Route and travel dates:
Amsterdam – Ho Chi Minh City – Jun 9
Ho Chi Minh City – Vientiane – Jun 19
Vientiane – Ho Chi Minh City – Jun 29
Ho Chi Minh City – Amsterdam – Jun 30
Baggage allowance:
One cabin bag and one checked bag
In Hanoi, consider staying at the top-rated 4-star The Signature Hotel Saigon with stylish design.
In Vientiane, you may stay at the 4* S Park Design Hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor swimming pool.
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