| |
|
|
ST OL 05 :
VIENTIANE
( 4 days/ 3 nights ) starting from
VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG
Laos
in brief the people's democratic Republic of Lao is located
in the center of in the center of Indochina, sharing borders
with China to north west, Thailand to west, Cambodia to the
south, and Vietnam to the east.
Laos has a population of a bout 5,5 millions inhabitants and
make up of 48 different ethnic groups with an are of 236,800
square kilometres. Around 70 % of its terrain is mountainous
reaching a maximum elevation of 2,820 m in Xieng Khouang province.
The landscapes of northern Laos and regions adjacent to Vietnam
in particular are dominated by hills. The Mekong river is
the main geographical feature in the west and in fact, from
a natural border with Thailand and some areas. The Mekong
flows through nearly 1,900 km of Laos. In the south the Mekong
reaches a breadth of 14 km, creating an area with thousands
of land. The capital Vientiane and all other major cities
and towns are located of the bank of the Mekong river, while
virtually every village depends on the vital bon between the
land and water. The first kingdom of laos is Lane Xang kingdom
(the Land of Million Elephants.)
|
DAY
01 HO
CHI MINH CITY VIENTIANE
Up on arrival at Wattaya
international airport, meet your guide and transfer to hotel for checking
in
Afternoon visit to Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple still standing
in Vientiane.
Wat Ho Prakeo, once the home of the revered Emerald Buddha. That Luang
Stupa, reputed to hold a sacred relic of the Lord Buddha. Pratuxai
Victory Gate from which views of the surrounding city can be
had
DAY
02 VIENTIANE - LUANG PRA BANG
Breakfast
at hotel. Transfer to airport for morning flight to
Vientiane .
Boat cruise along the Mekong River
to visit Pak Ou (Tham Ting) cave.
a mystical pigrimage site above the river. Over the past five
centuries, kings, princes, merchants, and peasants have come to the
caves to worship, leaving behind more than 3,000 statues of the Buddha.
Along the way visit Ban Sang Hai where they make traditional sticky
rice liquor.
Then continue to visit Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, Wat Visoun,
Wat Prabath.
DAY
03 LUANG
PRA BANG
Breakfast
at hotel.
Visit to Khuang Sy falls, visit villages en route.
Return to town, visit Santi Chedi Stupa and Banh Phanom village,
hill tribe HMong village on the way back to Luang Prabang.
Afternoon visit to the old Royal
Palace
National Museum
which was once home to the monarchy of old Laos .
Afternoon climb up to Phousi Mountain
for a great view of the city and the two rivers for sunset.
DAY
04 LUANG
PRA BANG VIENTIANE
DEPARTURE
Breakfast
at hotel.
Transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang at
11:20 then connect with your departure flight.
End of services
Rate in USD per person
|
Hotel
Class |
1per.
|
2
pers. |
3
6 per. |
7
9 per. |
10
15 per. |
16
per. Up |
Sgl.
Sup. |
Standard
|
519
|
374
|
339
|
304
|
297
|
284
|
66
|
Superior |
572
|
404
|
364
|
329
|
322
|
309
|
81
|
First
class |
640
|
429
|
391
|
354
|
347
|
334
|
118
|
Deluxe
B |
786
|
496
|
461 |
424 |
417
|
407
|
123
|
Deluxe
A |
889
|
564
|
519
|
479
|
471
|
459
|
233
|
Hotel Categories:
| City
|
Deluxe
A
|
Deluxe
B |
First
class
|
Superior
|
Standard
|
| Vientiane
|
Settha
Palace |
Lao
Plaza |
Novotel
|
Dokmaideng
|
B&P
/ Inter
|
| Luang
Prabang |
Pansea
Phouvao |
Xieng
Keo |
Villa
Santi/ Le Calao Inn |
Sala
Prabang/Phousi |
Haysoke/
Manoluck
|
Services
Included:
- All Transfers and tours with English speaking local guide.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit for whole trip.
- Boat trip
on mekong river
- All entrance
fees for sightseeing and visit for whole trip.
- Domestic
airtickets
- Accommodation at hotels specified
- Breakfast
at hotel
Not included:
- International air tickets to Vientiane
- Lunches
and dinners
- Laotian visa fee of USD 20.00 net per person ( stamped in Bangkok)
- Laotiane visa upon arrival at USD 30- net per person
- Expenditure of a personal nature, such as ; personal insurance,
drinks, souvenirs and laundry, etc
- Departure airport tax in Vientiane = USD10.00 net per person
Trip Summary :
|
Where: |
Trip starts in Vientiane and ends in LuangPrabang |
|
When: |
All year round; |
|
Grade: |
Moderate to Strenous; |
|
Accommodation: |
Tourist-class hotels (Standard and clean hotel), |
|
Transport: |
Private car or bus, boat, public ferry, |
|
Meals: |
As indicated;
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |
|
|
