Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Vientiane - Arrival - Vang Vieng
Arrive at Vientiane
Lunch at a local restaurant
After Lunch, take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane, to visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been survived from the Siamese war of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Prakeo, but today it contains a collection of Buddha statues, antiques and all artifacts found in around Vientiane; That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos, which was built to cover the original small stupa containing a piece of the chest bone of Buddha; Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars and it is today as the land-mark of Vientiane
Drive to Vang Vieng by Highway 1 hrs distance 145 km
Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at your hotel
Day 2: Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang
Breakfast at your hotel
In the morning time take a small boat on Nam Song River amid beautiful scenery during boat trip shorty visit Tham Lom rest of time free in city of Vang Vieng
Lunch at local restaurant
Visit Vang Vieng Blue Lagoon (Phoukham Caves) and Tham Chang Cave with its stunning view over the valley.
15:00 - Drive to train station to board your train to Luang Prabang
17:00 - Arrive Luang Prabang meet a local guide
Climb up Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River
Shopping Night Market or Hmong Market
Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at your hotel
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave
Watch Takbat, the monks’ rounds, early in the morning. It is a ritual that is truly part of Lao people’s life and offers a memorable experience and great snapshots. Your guide will explain how to follow the strict customs and rules involved. We will provide with local peoples in luang Prabang and learning Lao culture
Visit of the Royal Palace Museum housing the most important treasures of Laos’ recent past transfer to the local pier on the Mekong and embark on a traditional boat upstream to visit the sacred Buddha caves. On the way stop at Thin Hong, a picturesque village and get a glimpse of rural daily life. Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum, the revered cave temples housing hundreds of Buddha statues.
Lunch on board the boat
Return to Luang Prabang by boat. On the way back stop at Ban Xang Khong, handmade paper village. Drop in the old city for a walk or shop at a Hmong market.
Dinner at local restaurant
Accommodation at your hotel
Day 4: Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfall - Departure
Breakfast at your hotel
Start your visit vat Mai the Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham or Wat Mai (New Monastery) is one of the biggest and most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang. Its central position (in front of the night market and beside the Royal Palace) makes it one of the most visited temples of this ancient royal town and Vat Sense This temple’s name is said to come from a donation of 100,000 kip (sene kip) which was used to construct the temple in 1718. Restored in 1957, on the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the birth of the Buddha, Vat Sene also houses two long boats which are used in the annual Boat Racing Festival. Vat Sene is on the main road of the peninsula across from a school just past the Villa Santi Hotel.
Lunch at a local restaurant
Continue excursion by car to Kuang Si Waterfall 32 kms to the west of Luang Prabang. Short walk through the forest to the waterfall. After enjoying the scenery, take a swim in one of the nearby clear pools.
Back to Luang Prabang. Transfer to airport for check in for your flight to your next destination
End of our service.
Note:
Itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and rooms availability.
Complimentary policy:
1 Tour leader will be Free of Charge in half twin room for a group of a minimum of 15 full paying passengers.
Note: any supplement for other guide we will advice time of booking, all rate above quoted based on English speaking guide
WHAT’S INCLUDED
· Accommodation with meals as specified in the program
· All transfers and tours with English speaking station guide
· Train ticket VVG -LPQ by second class
· Local boat at Nam song River
· All entrance fees for sightseeing and visits as mentioned itinerary
· Traditional boat fare from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou + lunch on board
· Services charges, room tax and baggage handling
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
· Any supplements
· Lao visa fee upon arrival
· Personal insurance
· Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.
· Others not mentioned nor specified above not to be included in the tour prices.
CANCELLATION POLICY
For land service:
7 days: 100% charge of the tour price
08-14 days: 70%
15-21 days: 50%
22-30 days: 30%
31 days up: no charge
For hotels and guide:
Cancellations Policy refer to the hotel/guide proposed and please note each hotel/guide apply different policy for different season (high season/peak season/festive season period). This is will be advised upon booking