Upon
arrival at Houeixay border from Chiang Khong (Thailand),
after crossing Mekong river, your Laotian tour
guide will transfer you directly to the local pier. Embark on a traditional
boat to Pakbeng. En route, stop over to visit Lao Lu at Ban Pak Tha and H’Mong
village at Ban Houei Lumpane.
Lunch on
board. Arrive in Pakbeng end of afternoon and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and
accommodation at hotel
Day 2: Pak Beng - Pak Ou caves –
Luang Prabang (B/L/D)
Breakfast
at hotel. Embark on a traditional boat to Luang Prabang. En route, stop over to
visit Ban Khok Ek, a traditional Lu village, and the sacred Buddha cave of Tham
Ting and Tham Phoume where enshrine a hundred of Buddha statues.
Lunch on
board. After lunch, continue on excursion by boat to Luang Prabang and stop
over to visit Ban Thin Hong, a Lao Loum village. Arrive Luang Prabang and
transfer to the hotel for check in. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
Day 3: Luang Prabang (B/L/D)
Breakfast
at hotel. Full day visit of the old city. Start your visit with Vat Vixoune
influenced by Thai- Lu architecture and That Makmo, the watermelon shape stupa.
Proceed to Vat Mai with its five tiered roof and exquisite carved veranda Take
a walk in the old city and visit Vat Sene, the perfect place to pray or
meditate.
Lunch at
“L’Elephant” restaurant. Afternoon continue your visit with Vat Xieng Thong the
most beautiful temple
of Luang Prabang dating
back from 16th century. The roofs of the Sim sweep low to the ground and glass
colored panels adorn the walls of the chapels. Climb up to Phousi hill
with its outstanding view over the city, its surroundings and the Mekong. Dinner at “Tamnak Lao” restaurant. Accommodation
at hotel.
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Kuangsi.
(B/L/D)
Breakfast
at the hotel. Excursion by car to Kuangsi waterfall (30 kms). On the way,
visit Hmong village at Ban Na Ouane and Khmou village at Ban Tha pen.Enjoy the
beautiful scenery, swimming or relaxing nearby the clear pools of the tiered
limestone formations. Picnic lunch nearby waterfall.Back to Luang Prabang in
afternoon and time at leisure in the old city. Dinner and accommodation at
hotel.
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B/L/D)
Breakfast
at hotel. Visit local fresh market and proceed to the national museum (the
former royal palace). Transfer to the airport for departure to Vientiane. Arrival in Vientiane and transfer to restaurant. Lunch
at local restaurant.
Afternoon
visit the highlights of Vientiane: Vat Sisaket,
the oldest temple in Vientiane
with its mural paintings, Ho Prakeo, the royal temple turned religious museum.
Proceed to That Luang stupa, the most revered shrine in Laos and
Patouxay (the Arch of Triumph). If time permits stop at Talat Sao the big
central market. Dinner at Kua Lao restaurant with traditional music and dances.
Accommodation at hotel
Day 6: Vientiane - Departue (B)
Breakfast
at hotel. Transfer to airport for check in and depart to your next destination.
End of
service
Tour Costs includes
-
Accommodation in twin sharing room + ABF
- Meals
full board, breakfast, lunch, dinner with good meal
-
Transfers and tours by air-conditioned minibus/small coach/coach
- English
/ French speaking guide
-
Entrance fees for sightseeing and visits
-
Traditional boat fees as per mentioned in the program.
- Mineral
water and cold towel
- Service
charges, room tax, and baggage handling
Tour Costs excludes
- Laotian
visa fee upon arrival at USD 30 – 35 – net per person.
- All air
ticket and airport tax
-
Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry...
- Other
tours & meals not mentioned in the program
