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Laos Treasure
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5 Days / 4 Nights Package |
Vientiane – Xiengkhouang – Luang Prabang |
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Arrival - Vientiane |
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On arrival in Vientiane Capital, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short
rest, we see the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of
miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous
Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of
That Luang Stupa, we stop enroute to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well
known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. We watch the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and spend the
evening here absorbing the city at night.
Overnight in Vientiane |
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Vientiane – Xiengkhouang (by flight). (B) |
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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 hilltribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history.
Overnight in Xiengkhong |
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Xiengkhouang – Luang Prabang (by road). (B) |
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Early morning, we visit the Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch the different hill tribe people barter and
exchange merchandises. We then head out this small town towards Luang Prabang, enroot we stop off to see the Buddha images in Thampra, a site more than 200 years old, and various Hmong and hill tribe minority villages along the way. Really nice and friendly people welcome you to their villages. After a photo stop, we continue driving uphill, enjoying the splendid natural scenery of the mountains, the forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the borders of ientiane‐Xiengkhouang‐Luang Prabang meet as a T‐Junction. The journey will take us over mountainous regions until we approach 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 visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, we visit the Night Market, where you can browse a lovely selection of handmade textiles, made by the local people and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave. (B) |
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Today, we enjoy a short‐guided tour of the city’s oldest temple, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat
Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low representing the classical architecture of Luang Prabang. We then
embark on a boat journey upstream along the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the
tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Enroute, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local speciality of rice wine is produced. On our way back to Luang Prabang we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
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DAY 05 |
Luang Prabang - Bangkok . (B) |
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After breakfast we visit The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a
lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating back from the days of the early
kings right through to the last sovereign. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed.
After we bid farewell to this charming, ancient city
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END
OF SERVICE |
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Price Included:
- Air ticket Bangkok – Vientiane – Xiengkhouang // Luang Prabang – Bangkok
- Accommodation in shared twin room with breakfast
- Transportation in private with air-con.
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast)
- Private boat trip as stated in above sights
- 2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour
- 2 cold tower per day during the tour
- English speaking guide (some escort & some station guide)
- Gov’t tax and service charge, Luggage handling
Price Excluded:
- Visa fee for Laos (price depending on nationality)
- Airport departure tax in Laos 10 USD
- Personal expenses, Tip and any other than mentioned in the program.
Remarks:
- O/R = on request. Please contact us.
- Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only.
- All rates are subject to change without prior notices.
- All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers
- Ground operator reserved the right to amend or adjust itinerary to match with real situation.
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Central Thailand
· Bangkok
· Ayuthaya
· Kanchanaburi
Northern Thailand
· Chiang Mai
· Chiang Rai
· Mae Hong Son
· Lampang
· Lamphun
· Sukhothai
· Hilltribes People
East & West Coast
· Pattaya
· Rayong
· Hua Hin
· Koh Samed Island
· Koh Chang Island
Southern Thailand
· Phuket Island
· Samui Island
· Phi Phi Island
· Krabi
· Phang Nga
· Koh Tao
· Koh Phagnan
· Koh Lanta
· Khao Lak
North Easthern
· Khao Yai
· Khao Phra Viharn
· Ubon Ratchathani
· Nakhon Phanom |
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