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Day1. Arrival – Vientiane
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we set our orientation short Walking Tour to Lao Capital, strolling around the city distance, and observing the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Seeing the city lifestyle of local Lao people. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day2. Vientiane – Luang Prabang
AM: Breakfast, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay  Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. From there, we visit the Central Market call ‘Morning Market’ where you can find the antique items for collection, well handmade textile and gift away items.
PM: We spend the rest of this day touring Lao capital, visiting the National Museum (Revolutionary Museum) where varied antique items and legend of Laos’s history fighters and leaders displace from the ancient times to new revolution period. We then board a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best - preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. UNESCO registered 1995 as World Cultural Heritage City. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Asia. On arrival, we transfer you to hotel. After a short rest, we are strolling around to see the Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful panorama sunset over this once royal ancient city and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)
Day3. Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave
Breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a boat embarking upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we overland local villages at Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan continue seeing the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun, which once belongs to royal family patronage and near by Sackarine Caves. We cross to city and take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)
Day4. Luang Prabang – Departure
Early this morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice. This is the highlight of tour prior goodbye to this charming city.
Breakfast, we then visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. We continue visit the silver smith’s and Fine Arts School and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights before we catch a flight goodbye to this ancient city. (B)
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- Number of Persons -
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1
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2
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3 - 6
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7-11
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Single Sup
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Lunch
Sup
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Dinner Sup
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| 2 stars |
552 |
378 |
333 |
299 |
36 |
25 |
33 |
| 3 stars |
596 |
396 |
350 |
316 |
63 |
25 |
33 |
| 4 stars |
704 |
447 |
401 |
368 |
119 |
41 |
49 |
| 4-5 stars |
754 |
484 |
438 |
405 |
132 |
49 |
61 |
| 5 stars deluxe |
1,087 |
643 |
597 |
564 |
307 |
61 |
82 |
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Accommodation offering in this trip ( click to see ):
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Cities
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2 stars |
3 stars |
4 stars |
4-5 stars |
5 stars deluxe |
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Vientiane
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B & P |
Inter City |
Novotel |
Lao Plaza |
Settha Palace |
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LuangPrabang
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Sanakeo |
Manoluck |
Villa Santi |
The Grand |
La Residence |
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XiengKhouang
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Banna House |
Vansana(XKH) |
Vansana(XKH) |
Phouphadeng |
Phouphadeng |
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Pakbeng
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LuangSay Lodge |
LuangSay Lodge |
LuangSay Lodge |
LuangSay Lodge |
LuangSay Lodge |
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Oudomxay
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Litthaveesay |
Litthaveesay |
Litthaveesay |
Litthaveesay |
Litthaveesay |
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Don Khone Island
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Sala Donkhone |
Sala Donkhone |
Salaphae |
Sala Donkhone |
Sala Donkhone |
| Pakse |
Seng Aroun |
Pakse (STD) |
Pakse (DXL) |
Champa Residence |
Champasak Palace |
| Tadlo |
Tadlo Sayse |
Tadlo Sayse |
Tadlo Lodge |
Tadlo Lodge |
Tadlo Sayse |
| HoueiSay |
Thaveesinh |
Thaveesinh |
Thaveesinh |
Thaveesinh |
Thaveesinh |
| Luang Namtha |
Vira House |
Boatlanding |
Boatlanding |
Boatlanding |
Boatlanding |
| Muang Sing |
Adima House |
Singchaluen |
Phou Ew |
Phou That Lodge |
Phou That Lodge |
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Tour Cost includes:
- Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
- Luggage handling and drinking water
- Domestic flights with airport taxes
- English or French speaking guide
- Entrance fees.
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- Twin-share accommodation ( AC room)
Tour Cost excludes:
- Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
- Int’l airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
- Personal insurance
- Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.
- Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
- Meals:(lunch or dinner, quoted separately)
Trip Summary: ( update 30 July 06 )
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Where:
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Trip starts in Vientiane and ends in LuangPrabang
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When:
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All year round;
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Grade:
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Moderate to Strenous;
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Accommodation:
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Tourist-class hotels (Standard and clean hotel),
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Transport:
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Private car or bus, boat, public ferry,
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Meals:
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As indicated;
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
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