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
1: Vientiane
Arriving on the Wattay Ariport in Vientaine.
After obtaining visa on arrival, transfer from airport to a hotel.
Afternoon city tour including the Great Sacred Stupa – That Luang,
Wat Phra Keow, WatSisaket
and the Arc de triomphe and the Morning Market. Overnight in Vientiane .
Day
2: Luangprabang
After
breakfast, transfer to ariport flight to Luangprabang. Upon arrival,
transfer to a hotel.Afternoonexplore beautiful town, visiting Wat Visounalat, known as “the
Watermelon Stupa”; the ornate Wat Mai; and Wat Xieng Thong, an exquisite
400 – year – old royal monastery complex.Late afternoon,climb
Phousi Hill, with its derelict anti – aircraft gun and revered shrine,
to view the sunset over the Mekong
and mountains beyond. Overnight in Luangprabang.
Day
3: Luangprabang
Early
morning see long lines of barefoot monk in procession through the
streets of Luang Prabang. Afterwards travel up the Mekong by motor boat to the Pak Ou Caves, 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.Late afternoon, return to Luang
Prabang.Overnight in
Luang Prabang.
Day
4: Luangprabang - Vientiane
Morning visit the Royal Palace , now the National Museum , continue visit
to H’mong ang K’hmu villages, a weaving village and the Kuang Si Falls . Late Morning, return to the town.
Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Vientaine. Fly Luang
Prabang to Vientaine .Overnight
in Vientiane .
Day
5: Vientiane departure
Transfer
to the airport for departure flight.End of services.
Tour
price per person in U.S. dollars
Hotel
Class
1per.
2
pers.
3
– 6 per.
7
– 9 per.
10
– 15 per.
16
per. Up
Sgl.
Sup.
Standard
554
393
353
321
314
300
79
Superior
626
433
393
361
355
330
84
First
class
707
455
417
383
382
362
153
DeluxeB
852
496
461
429
423
408
157
Deluxe
A
994
619
579
539
531
519
285
Hotel
category:
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 by private car or bus as mentioned in tour program.
- English/French
speaking local guide - Domestic airtickets
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit for whole trip.
- Boat trip
on mekong river
- Accommodation at hotels specified
- Breakfast
at hotel
- Guide's fee and expenses for whole trip.
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 Vientiane -Laos
