Laos at a grimpse Tour
Day 1: Vientiane – Arrival (D) Upon arrival at Wattay Airport , 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. Day 2: Vientiane – Luang Prabang (B/L)Laos Tourist Map, Tour map
After 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. 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 Bazaar , 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. Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave (B/L)
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. Day 4: Luang Prabang – Kuangsi Waterfall (B/L)
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. From there you will visit the morning Phosi
Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin,
local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe
weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you
will visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Quay,
Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village,
then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash
around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang
Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known
weaving village, return to the city by late evening for observing the
sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Day 5: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
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, 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. Type of tour: Private tour Easy tour Departure: Any day. The detail program can be changed base on your arrival and departure time.
Tour cost per person (in USD): |
Size of Group |
1 pax
|
2 pax
|
3 – 4 pax
|
5 – 6 pax
|
7 – 9 pax
|
Single Supp.
|
Low Season (5th May – 31st August)
|
Standard (3*) |
939
|
608
|
550
|
525
|
501
|
87
|
First Class (4*) |
1,091
|
672
|
612
|
588
|
564
|
169
|
Superior (4+*) |
1,163
|
728
|
668
|
668
|
621
|
187
|
Deluxe (5*) |
1,558
|
916
|
855
|
830
|
805
|
375
|
|
High Season (1st Sep – 4th May)
Standard (3*) |
1,032
|
668
|
605
|
577
|
551
|
96
|
First Class (4*) |
1,200
|
701
|
673
|
646
|
620
|
185
|
Superior (4+*) |
1,279
|
800
|
734
|
734
|
683
|
205
|
Deluxe (5*) |
1,791
|
1,052
|
983
|
955
|
925
|
431
|
|
Accommodation: |
|
Standard (3*)
|
First Class (4*)
|
Superior (4+*)
|
Deluxe (5*)
|
Vientiane hotels |
Vansana
|
Novotel
|
Laos Plaza
|
Donchan Palace
|
Luang Prabang hotels |
Manoluck
|
Muengluang
|
3 Nagas
|
La Residence Phouvao
|
|
inclusive: Hotel
accommodation as specific or similar Domestic airport tax & air
ticket Vientiane – Luang Prabang Private car/mini van Boat trip on
Mekong River All entrance fees English speaking guide All meals as per
program
Exclusive: Drinks,
except otherwise mentioned International flight and international
airport tax on departure Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips Lao
Visa – apply and issue at airport with cost 30$/pax