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Significant Laos
Admire the religious museum and significant Laos and Khmer artworks at Wat Sisaket. Learn about Laos’ history while admiring significant Laos classical architecture. Visit Luang Prabang’s most sacred temple then enjoy the beautiful natural scenery at Kuang Si Waterfall.
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Vientiane – Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang
Notes:
- All services are performed in accordance with the agreed-upon schedule (In extremely rare unusual instances, we will give equal alternative alternatives (accommodation, flights,…)
- Travelers to our regions are urged to buy personal medical and/or travel insurance, ideally encompassing loss of bags and personal possessions, as well as medical evacuation coverage if necessary.
- Reservations made during peak hours may be subject to additional fees.
- Once all bookings have been completed, the final travel plan will be emailed to you, at which point you will need to make a deposit payment of 30% of the entire trip cost, which is non-refundable.
- You must submit your passport information between 7 – 15 working days for flight booking and other registration.
- Payments can be made by credit card or bank transfer. There will be a 3% processing fee on the total amount paid by credit card.
- Special policy or cancellation conditions may be applied during peak season (Christmas, New Year…)
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Essential Laos
7 days 6 nights
Vientiane – Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang
Day 1: Arrival in Vientiane
Day 2: Vientiane (B/L)
Day 3: Vientiane – Vang Vieng (B/L)
Day 4: Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang (B/L)
Day 5: Luang Prabang (B/L)
Day 6: Luang Prabang (B/L)
Day 7: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
Day 1. Arrival in Vientiane
Upon arrival at Vientiane airport, our guide and driver will be waiting to provide transport to your hotel for check in. Relax and explore the capital of Laos on your own.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 2. Vientiane (Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfast, depart for the first visit to the serene Wat Sisaket, the largest temple in the capital. Continue to the nearby Wat Phra Keo, a religious museum displaying a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Nearby is the Presidential Palace, a reflection of the colonial past of Vientiane. Continue onwards to the holiest site in Laos, the 16th century temple of That Luang. Next is a visit to the Patuxay monument, Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe, where it is possible to climb to the peak offering panoramic views of the city.
In the afternoon, drive out to visit Buddha Park, filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. En route, stop and take photos of the Friendship Bridge that links Laos and Thailand. After visiting Buddha Park, drive back to Vientiane. Take a leisurely walk along the banks of the Mekong River before heading back to your hotel.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 3. Vientiane – Vang Vieng (Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfast, be ready for a four-hour drive north to Vang Vieng through the spectacular countryside. Along the way, visit the busy and colorful market of Thalat where various hill tribes come to trade goods and buy provisions. The next stop is the archeological site of Vang Xang dating back to the 11th century. Arrive in Vang Vieng, which is nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Its stunning scenery with limestone outcrops remains unspoiled, despite recent developments with the advent of tourism. After checking into your hotel, take a local longtail boat cruise upstream on the Nam Song River to the Organic Farm, which specializes in refreshing mulberry tea and houses a wide range of livestock and organic crops. Take a short tour of the Organic Farm. Return to Vang Vieng by long tail boat by sunset.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 4. Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang (Breakfast/Lunch)
Heading 2km out of Vang Vieng town to explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders. Then cross the river to Ban Huai Ngai, a very pleasant village where you can explore the different lifestyles of the locals.
Leave for a long journey to Luang Prabang through the stunning mountain scenery. Arrive in Luang Prabang in the evening. Check-in and relax.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 5. Luang Prabang (Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the enchanting World Heritage Town of Luang Prabang.
The tour starts at the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, to learn about the history of Laos, continues on foot to Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief and then visit Wat Xieng Thong, with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Continue to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre (closed on Monday) to explore the rich diversity of Laos’ ethnic minorities.
In the afternoon, board a private longtail boat for the Mekong River cruise to the famous Pak Ou Caves. Locally called Tam Ting, the caves are filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues, coming in a wide range of sizes. After visiting the caves, cruise back to Luang Prabang. Along the way back, make a stop at Ban Xang Hay, a village specialising in making rice wine. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 6. Luang Prabang (Breakfast/Lunch)
Wake up early in the morning to witness the Tak Bat ceremony, you will have the chance to witness the monks leaving their pagodas to receive offerings of food from Luang Prabang residents. It is a beautiful ceremony that highlights the spiritualism of the Lao people. Continue to visit the morning market before returning to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, visit Wat Visoun, the holiest temple of the city, followed by Wat Aham and Wat That, where the ashes of King Sisavang Vong are interred inside the large central stupa. Continue then with a drive through the Luang Prabang countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Upon reaching Kuang Si Waterfall, enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings on foot. These waterfalls cascade down a multilevel limestone formation creating a series of turquoise blue pools perfect for swimming on a hot day (if swimming, please dress modestly).
On the route back, pay a visit to the Free the Bears sanctuary, housing 23 Asiatic Bears which were rescued from poaching.
Head back to the city in time to climb the 328 steps leading to the top of Mount Phousi. Upon reaching the peak, enjoy a beautiful sunset and panoramic views of the city below. After sunset, descend the steps and pay a visit to the nearby evening market, filled with beautiful hill tribe souvenirs and handicrafts.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 7. Luang Prabang – Departure (Breakfast)
Enjoy some free time at leisure until transport to the airport for your onward flight.
End of all your services.
Inclusions services:
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Land transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced and skilled English-Speaking Guide
- All admission fee at attractions as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions services:
- Visa handling fee,visa stamping fee.
- Internal airfares in the tour (please refer to the airfare supplement)
- International airfare from/to Vietnam
- Any other meals not mentioned above.
- Any kind of drinks in meals
- All other services which are not mentioned in INCLUSIONS
- Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
- Travel insurance in all kinds
- Personal expenses such as Bar, telephone, Laundry bills …
- Tipping/ Gratuities Guideline
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (Typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
- Surcharge for peak season/public holidays if any.
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