Wat Sene- LuangPrabang
 
National Museum
 
The great Stupa ThatLuang
 
 

ST OL 01 : LAOS ROYAL
( 9 days/ 8 nights )
Vientiena -Vang Vieng - 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 : Bangkok or Hanoi - Vientiane

Upon arrival at Vientiane airport, meet Laotian tour guide and transfer to hotel in town for check in and lunch at hotel ( If time permit. ) . Afternoon, visit Vat Sisaket where was built from the 16trh century and more than ten thousand Buddha statues can be seen in the niches, Hophrakeo where was enshrined Emerald Buddha from the early time of Lane Xang
Kingdom until 18th century, Patouxai known as the unknown soldier monument and That Luang Stupa where is the most important tourist attraction of Vientiane from the 16th century. Dinner at overnight at hotel specified in town.

 

Day 02 :Full day sightseeing and visit Vientiane.

Breakfast visit morning market the central shopping of Vientiane and Ban Nong Bouathong the most famous of weaving village, Vat Ong Tu and Vat Inpeng. Lunch at hotel or at a local restaurant can be organized. Afternoon, excursion by car to visit the Buddha Park of
Xiengkhouane. Enroute, stop over to visit the Friendship bridge over Mekong river between Laos - Thailand, the cultural ethnic Park near by the friendship bridge and return to the city for watching sunset on the bank of Mekong river. Dinner and overnight at hotel specified in town.

 

Day 03 :Vientiane - Vang Vieng 156KMS.

Breakfast at hotel, excursion by car to Vang Vieng on Road No. 10 and stop over to visit traditional salt attraction at Ban Keune, sticky rice wine distillation at Ban Pak Khayoung. Lunch at a local restaurant near Nam Ngum lake. After lunch, continue on driving to Vang Vang Vieng. Enroute, stop over to visit Ban Thaheua where local fishermen batering andexchanging merchandises. Arrive Vang Vieng before sunset and transfer directly to hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight at hotel specified in town.

 

Day 04 :Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang 244KMS.

Breakfast at hotel, visit Tham Chang where can see the view of Vang Vieng as well as its beautiful landscape. Then excursion by car to Luang Prabang. Enroute, enjoy seeing its beautiful landscape and photograph stops can be done. Lunch at a local restaurant in Mouang Phoukhoune. After lunch, continue on excursion to Luang Prabang and stop over to visit minority villages of H'Mong at Ban Phoudam, Khmou village at Ban Kiou Taloune, and Ban Kiou Ya. Arrive Luang Prabang before sunset and transfer directly to hotel in town for check in. Dinner and overnight at hotel in town.

 

Day 05 :Luang Prabang full day tour and sightseeing.

Breakfast at hotel, visit Vat Visoune where only one special Lao Lu architecture of Shim as well as Water Melon stupa can be seen, Vat Aham where is enshrined Pou Yeu / Ya Yeu puppets of Lao ancestors, Phousi hill for overlooking the view of the city and Vat Mai
Souvannaphoummarame where was residence of Lao patriarch before 1975. Lunch at a local restaurant in town. Afternoon, visit Vat Sene, Vat Xieng Thong the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang where was built from the 16th century and watch sunset at Vat Phabath Tai. Dinner at hotel or at a local restaurant can be organized and overnight at hotel specified in town.

 

Day 06 :Luang Prabang full day excursion to Pak Ou caves.

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to local pier of Luang Prabang to embark traditional boat to the sacred Buddha caves of Pak Ou. Enroute, stop over to visit Ban Xang Hai where sticky rice wine distillation can be seen. Lunch at a local restaurant at Ban Pak Ou. After lunch, visit the sacred Buddha caves of Tham Ting and Thamphoum where housing a hundred of Buddha statues. Return to Luang Prabang to continue on visiting Ban Xangkhong the weaving village of Luang Prabang style. Dinner and overnight at hotel specified in town.

 

Day 07 : Kouangsi Water Fall 30KMS

Full day excursion to visit the most famous Kouangsi Water Fall 30KMS.
Breakfast at hotel, excursion by car to Kouangsi Water Fall. On the way, stop over to visit the minority villages of H'Mong at Ban Na Ouane, Lao Loum village at Ban Xome or Ban Ou, and Khmou village at Ban Tha Pene near by the water fall. Picnic lunch near the water fall or at a local restaurant near by. Afternoon, return to Luang Prabang for dinner and overnight at hotel specified in town.

 

Day 08 : Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang inspection and visit.
Breakfast at hotel, visit National Museum the former Royal King's Palace, central market of Luang Prabang. Lunch at hotel and free at leisure in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at hotel specified in town.

 

Day 09 :Luang Prabang - Bangkok or Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel, free or shopping can be organized by own arrangement. Afternoon, transfer to the airport for check in and departure to Bangkok by Bangkok Airway.

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Rate in USD per person Please Contact us

Class

2 – 3 p

4-5 p

6-9P

10-14 p

15 + 1p

SUP.SGL

3stars

           

4stars

           

 

 

Services Included:
- All Transfers by private car or bus as mentioned in tour program.

- English/French speaking local guide.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit for whole trip.
- Accommodation at hotels specified with full board.
- Traditional boat fare Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang.
- Guide's fee and expenses for whole trip.

 

Not included:
- International air tickets to Vientiane
- 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 LuongPrabang -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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