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Description: Attractive Vientiane with its old town along the Mekong River and ancient temples. Visit to nearby minority villages of Laos. The incredibly romantic Luang Prabang, a world Heritage Sites. Leisurely boat ride on the Mekong River to the holy caves of Pac Ou.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 : ARRIVAL - LUANG PRABANG (L/D)

Arrive in Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer to our hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of temples, of which nearly fifty temples still remain in the town and surrounding areas. Visit Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple, whose two guardian figures at the foot of the steps which represent two characters from the Ramayana - Hanuman, the Monkey God and a fierce Yaksa; Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture; Phousi Hill, the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi hill that dominates the sky-line of Luang Prabang overlooking the finest panoramic view in the whole Luang Prabang.

Day 2 : LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVE (B/L/D)

Following breakfast, we depart hotel to the boat landing, and take an excursion (a few hours) by boat, upstream on the Mekong to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height. En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of foliage. Slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Our first stop will be at Ban Muangkeo, a well-known village for Lao traditional rice whisky, namely Laoh-Khao to be distilled. We are welcome to taste it and also take away. Lunch is served at a riverside restaurant. We arrive back at Luang Prabang in late afternoon, and continue to drive outskirt of town to visit Ban Xangkhong, a well-known village for its wood paper making and also Lao silk weavings with natural dyes.

Day 3 : LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE (B/L/D)

After breakfast , we 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, 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 time permits) The tour ends after your transfer to Wattay airport or Friendship Bridge for departure.

End of trip.

PRICE & INCLUSION

This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your hotel choice, number of people in your group and time of travel.

This rate is quoted in USD per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy at 3-star hotel standard.

Please contact us for the most update of tour price.

Supplements flight:

LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE : US$ 108/person included airport tax

Inclusive of above prices:

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• English speaking guide
• Accommodation based on twin sharing room including breakfast
• Lunch and dinner in the local restaurants as per program
• Entrance fees and excursions according to program
• Travel Insurance in all kinds

Exclusive of above prices:

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
• Domestic air ticket
• Other foreign language guide
• Peak tourist season or special event rates
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
• Other services not mentioned in the program.