Tour overview
Former capital, Luang Prabang and the new capital, Vientiane, with between two sumptuous mountain scenery and unspoilt villages. That traced the itinerary. From the early days, you approach an active major forms of Laotian life: Buddhism and temples( Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai...), land and water, rice. You'll find them throughout the trip, you'll drive, jeep, boat sometimes. The steps are carefully dosed and include tactics stops to relax and stimulate the interest of young people. In town and country, the variety of sites and at mospheres is especially highlighted.
Highlights of the tour:
- Activitiesa nd tourssuitable forfamily discovery of nature and cultural heritage of Laos
- Bike rides, rice, hunt: Children are maneuvering
- The morning offerings to the evening prayer, the secularrate of Buddhist life
- Simple hotel, but practices with children
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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Luang Prabang arrival
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D
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Guide & Driver
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Day 2
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Luang Prabang - A treasure hunt
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 3
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Luang Prabang - The Kuang Si Waterfalls
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 4
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Luang Prabang - Discovering the sticky rice
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 5
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Luang Prabang – shopping & relax
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 6
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Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 7
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Vang Vieng – countryside
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B,L
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Guide & Driver
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Day 8
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Vang Vieng – Vientiane
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 9
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Vientiane discovery
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B
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Guide & Driver
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Day 10
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Vientiane departure
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|
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Day 1
Luang Prabang arrival
Transfer and accommodation for five nights in a nice house guest of the city center. The building is typical of the era of the protectorate: an air of French province on the Mekong. Shopping alleys and historic sites close by.
Day 2
Luang Prabang- A treasure hunt
This small treasure hunt on foot, tuk-tuk and canoe in search of Phra Bang, bronze statue of the Buddha and national symbol, allows the whole family to discover, index major temples and monasteries in the city. A rather fun way to approach the Theravada Buddhism practiced in Laos.
Day 3
Luang Prabang - The Kuang Si Waterfalls
Morning departure to Kuang Si Waterfalls, located about thirty miles southwest of Luang Prabang. We will drive through beautiful countryside of rice fields and gardens. On site in a green where the play of light and shade, multiple waterfalls tumble a relief of travertine down, the water is collected in a series of natural pools where you can swim all year. Gateways are arranged to facilitate access to the site. Picnic on site. Return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon.
Day 4
Luang Prabang - Discovering the sticky rice
Today we leave for the fields. In an organic farm more precisely, who cultivates the essential Oryza sativa. To begin, moreover, turned rice and feet in the mud, plowing behind a buffalo, then transplanting. All steps leading to the woven basket in which rice is cooked then come and tasting. This half-day is contacted with a fundamental element of Lao life.
Day 5
Luang Prabang – shopping & relax
Last day in Luang Prabang to complete its program of visits or do some essential shopping, to still enjoy the amenities of the city...
Day 6
Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
Between Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng, mountain landscapes are breathtaking. The villages have not yet been fully processed by the passage of the Highway No. 13, the main economic artery of the country, in the region, is a modest floor. Arrival at Vang Vieng in the early afternoon. Rice, beautiful karst and caves. It pushes some geological explorations and puts his bags for two nights in a quiet hotel on River Song. Evening in the center is the feast in Neu -Neu: Western youth indulges.
Day 7
Vang Vieng – countryside
Day jeep ride in the countryside. Perfect geek corner, the driver - guide will take you to places he has the secret of limestone, caves, villages, rice paddies. And you do not spend the day in the jeep, we also hike to experience peace in the charm of this unique landscape (from Mount Pha Ngeun in particular) or join unusual sites (such as Tham Phoukham, which houses a large cave a reclining Buddha). Grimpettes expected. After that, a good splash in a natural pool is sovereign.
Day 8
Vang Vieng - Vientiane
Morning walk on the Song by motorized canoe. Road to Vientiane. En route stop at the reservoir dam the Nam Ngum. Lunch cruise among the islands. Arrival in Vientiane in late afternoon and installation for two nights in a quiet street. The hotel is nice and clean and very pleasant to live with his surroundings greenery.
Day 9
Vientiane discovery
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 10
Vientiane departure
Transfer to the airport and return flight.
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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5
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Vang Vieng
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Vanasa hotel ***
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2
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Vientian
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Orchid hotel ***
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2
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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