ITINEARY:
DAY 01: VIENTIANE – ARRIVAL
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the local restaurant for lunch. The first visit is the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Ho Phra keo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We set our orientation short Walking Tour to Lao Capital, strolling around the city distance, and observing the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Seeing the city lifestyle of local Laos people. Check in the hotel. Have dinner and free time by night.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 02: VIENTIANE – CITY TOUR (B)
Breakfast, we start to visit the major sights of the capital including On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. From there, we visit the Central Market call ‘Morning Market’ where you can find the antique items for collection, well handmade textile and gift away items. After lunch at local restaurant, we visit Buddha Park, is a famous sculpture park with more than 200 religious statues including a huge 40-metre high reclining Buddha image.
Stay overnight in Vientiane.
DAY 03: VIENTIANE – LUANG PRABANG – KUANGSI WATERFALLS – PAK OU CAVE (B)
In the morning, transfer to The Lao – China Railway Station on the route to Luang Prabang at 07:30-09.20. This then takes us to the beautiful Kuangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. we depart hotel 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. Lunch is served on cruise. Our next stop will be at Ban Xang Hai, a well-known village for Lao traditional handicap.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 04: LUANG PRABANG – OUT (B)
An early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms–giving (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there, we will take a short visit to the morning local market near the Royal Palace. At the market, you can find anything from rice, to fresh vegetables, to steamed fish, frogs, and anything else that might be the day’s catch, just set up on the ground, this is what the locals do every day. This is really the chance for you to get a real flavor of the local culture. After breakfast, check- out the hotel.
Your city tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. From there, we then head to the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Visit Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, then we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for the panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River. Transfer to the Airport. End of the trip.
Inclusion
- Accommodation 3*** on a twin shared basis
- Railway ticket the second class (one way)
- Private, Air-conditioned Transport (Big bus is probited in Luang Prabang)
- English speaking guide
- Meals as mentioned in the program (no drinks)
- Admission fees to sites stated in the itinerary.
- Drinking water
- Travel insurance
Exclusion
- Visas and Immigration fees on arrival (45-50$/pax)
- Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
- Main meals (Lunch / Dinner) (Option haft board or full board, set menu USD $8-10/pax/meal)
- Single suppl. room accommodation (quoted separately)
- Child or adult in triple share accommodation
- Foreign language guides other than English
- Peak Season or Special Events Surcharges
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
