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Day1. Arrival –Vientiane (D)
On arrival in
Vientiane Capital, you are met and transferred to our centrally
located hotel. After a short rest, 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, sunset by
the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight Laos Plaza hotel
in Vientiane.
Day2. Vientiane – Xiengkhouang (by flight) (B,L,D)
We board a short
afternoon flight to Xiengkhouang, which was devastated by American
bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to
visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where
hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We
also have time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang
Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill
tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture
and a colorful history. Overnight in
Phouphadeng
hotel in
Phonsavanh (B)
Day3. Xiengkhouang – Luang Prabang (by road) (B,L)
Early morning, we
visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes
to barter and exchange merchandises. Then heading out the this
small town to Luang Prabang, on the way, we drop off and see a
site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied
Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They
are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop,
we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural
scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala
Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang
Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang
Prabang. 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 Laos. After checking into hotel, [if
time permits] we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun,
the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of
Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded
stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the
Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Market, where
you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local
and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in
Grand hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day4. Luang Prabang - Pak Ou cave (B,L)
Today, we enjoy a
short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of 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 embark on a cruise 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 take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its
hand weaving. Overnight in Grand hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day5. Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
Breakfast, 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, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We
visit these sights in the morning before catching a flight departs
this small, charming city of former royal capital.
Price in USD per person for private tour :
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Cruise
includes:
Transportation in private air-conditioned
Deluxe accommodation in twin shared
Boat trip as stated in above sights
English or French speaking guide
Admission fee to indicated sights
Flight : Vientiane -
Xiengkhouang
Meals as indicated with daily breakfast at hotel
Gov’t tax and service charge
Luggage handling
and drinking water
Cruise
excludes:
Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
Int’l airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others |
