Tour overview
To appreciate the subtle charm of Laos, we must be discreet. Therefore, we fully taste the beauty of the temples, witnesses of the pastsplendor of the ancient Lao kingdom. We savor the wild landscapes of mountains, where people who have not yet succumbed to the charms of dummy "civilization" still live.
Highlights of the tour:
- Discover the most beautiful places in the jungle of Laos Mekong River and the capital
- The authenticity of the villages along the Mekong
- The ability to customize your trip: walk in paddy field, discover edancestral silk or temples of Vientiane
Itinerary
Day
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Itinerary
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Meal
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Accompaniment
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Day 1
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Vientiane arival
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D
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Guide & Driver
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Day 2
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Vientiane visit
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 3
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Vientiane – Xieng Khoang
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 4
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Xieng Khoang – Luang Prabang
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 5
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Luang Prabang – Pak Ou
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 6
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Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfalls
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 7
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Luang Prabang departure
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B
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Driver
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Day 1
Vientiane arival
Upon arrival, meet our guide and our driver. After a short rest, we start visiting the landscapes in this city, including the oldest Wat Sisaket temple with thousands of miniature Buddha and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo was once the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to admire the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as the own Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane
Day 2
Vientiane visit
Vientiane Cycling - It mounts his bike and share in the company of a guide to explore the city. Reviewing major monuments (Black Stupa , Sisakhet Vat , Vat Ong Theu , Church of the Sacred Heart …), but also visits to markets , schools , street food stops and Lao – kitsch houses vientianaise the new bourgeoisie. Real life! The route has no difficulty relief.
Day 3
Vientiane – Xieng Khoang
Transfer to airport for flight from Vientiane to XiengKhuang. Upon arrival, welcome by our guide and driver. Transfer to the important archaeological sites inthe plain ofJars, dotted with largestone jars, some weighing 2 to 3 tonnes, the most like lyhypothesis is that funeral vases, then the former capital Muang Khoune the Site No.2 and villages Me Hongs and Thai Damin the vicinity. Backat the hotel. Night Xieng Khuang
Day 4
Xieng Khoang – Luang Prabang
Breakfast at the hotel. Take the national road No. 7 to No. 13 North to the intersection of Sala Phou Khoune then continationn or thin Luang Prabang. Stop en route to visit the village Me Hong Kiow Kacham. Arrival in Luang Prabang in the afternoon, city tour Luang Prabang, Horse back Phousi Hillto admire pencils sunfell into the Mekong River. In the eveningyou explore the night bazaar street where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textilebytribe people locals and hill surrounding Luang Prabang.Overnight in LuangPrabang.
Day 5
Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave
Breakfast at the hotel this morning you can wake up early and participate in the ritual of morning newspapers affron-clad monkswith their blackalms bowls being given of ferings of local people, including the ubiquitoussticky rice. Walk in the Mekong River, which also gives you a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of lacquered Buddha statues of goldand of various shapes andsizes. Along theway, you stop at the village of Ban XangHai, where they make the localrice wine. Return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon in Luang Prabang, then continued on his way to visit aweaving village Baan Xang Khong, Xieng Lek and Baanobserve the sunset at WatSiphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 6
Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfalls
After breakfast, visit the ancient temple of WatXiengThong,the former Royal Palace, National Museum transfermein or expose valuables and memorabiliadating back to the old regime. Then visit the Central Market Dala and vegetables Phosi. Continue drive to visit the famous waterfalls Kuangsi (35km). En route, visit the villages of ethnicminorities: Ban Na Ouane (MeHongs), Ban Ou (LaoLoum) and Ban Thapene (Khmu). In return we visit the weaving village of BanPhnom known for beautiful silk weavings and the tomb of Henri Muhot first French explorer. Overnight at hotel
Day 7
Luang Prabang departure
Breakfast at hotel, visit today to the former royal palace converted intonational museum where we can admire the statue Prabang, the attributes of royal power and other valuables, then transfer to the airport for departure.
Accommodation:
Sites
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Accommodation
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Night
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Luang Prabang
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3 Nagas Boutique ***
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2
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Xieng Khoang
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Vansana Plain of Jars Hotel ***
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1
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Vientian
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Orchid hotel ***
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3
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Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our services include:
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
- Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Our services do not include:
- Other meals not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned
- Visa fee to Laos
- International Flights
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips, Travel insurance