Wat Sene- LuangPrabang
 
National Museum
 
The great Stupa ThatLuang
Victory gate - Arc de Triomphe de Vientiane
 

ST OL 08
( 5 days/ 4nights ) starting from

VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG -VIENTIANE

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, Wat  Sisaket 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.  Afternoon  explore 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

Deluxe  B

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

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)

 

 

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