Laos is perhaps the best – preserved traditional country in Southeast
Asia 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.
Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane – Luang Prabang (B)
Upon arrival, you are greeted and transferred to central capital or
orientation tour; then, if we have enough time, we transfer to airport
for a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best –
preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. 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, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and 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 Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pakou – Luang Prabang (B)
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. 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 Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B)
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 Day s of the early kings right through the last
sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these
sights, this morning before we catch a flight back to Vientiane. Upon
arrival, we see the major temples including the oldest Wat Sisaket, a
temple of 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, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop
to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is
Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, sunset by Mekong Riverside and late
evening. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 4: Vientiane – Departure (B)
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village
of Ban Nong Bouathong (if we have enough time). The tour ends after your
transfer to Wattay Airport or Friendship Bridge for departure.
GroupCost: US$ per pax |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3-6 pax |
7-11 pax |
12-15 pax |
16-19 pax |
20 up pax |
Singular |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Superior |
746 |
463 |
410 |
380 |
347 |
345 |
347 |
120 |
41 |
50 |
First Class |
797 |
502 |
447 |
417 |
385 |
383 |
385 |
133 |
50 |
62 |
Deluxe |
1,133 |
661 |
607 |
577 |
545 |
543 |
541 |
310 |
62 |
82 |
City |
Suprior 3-star |
First Class 4-star |
Deluxe 5-star |
Vientiane |
Day Inn |
Lao Plaza |
Settha Palace |
Luang Prabang |
Parasol Blanc |
Villa Santi |
La Residence |
Tour includes
- Transportation
- Accommodation in 2 star hotel with twin sharing
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- English or French speaking guide
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Domestic government tax and service charge
- Luggage handling
Tour excludes
- Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
- International airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
- Domestic airticket with airport tax
- International air tickets to/from Laos or Vietnam
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Meals: (lunch or dinner, quoted separately)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated.