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Day 01: Bangkok – Luang
Prabang
Upon arrival you will meet
our guide
at the Laung Prabang Airport and start to enjoy the former Royal
capital, Luang Prabang -- the crown jewel of the ancient
Lane Xang Empire (pronounced ‘lan sang’) – the Land of
a Million Elephants. After meeting your
guide, you'll be transfered to your hotel for check-in. Then your guide
will take you to a local restaurant to try the local
cuisine for lunch! After lunch take a spin around
Luang Prabang with your guide and you can understand
why it deserves the World Heritage title!
Visit
Wat Visoun, the site of
impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is
stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao. Phou Sii hill
stands right in the center of this small city. Climb
its 350 steps to enjoy commanding views for many miles
in each direction. Wat Phu Sii sits atop the mountain,
alongside the skeletons of Indochina war
anti-aircraft guns! Then continue to visit Wat
Mai.
Built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim
(chapel) emphasizes the graceful Luang Prabang
architectural style.
Wat Xieng Thong is considered to
emphasize & characterize the uniqueness of Luang
Prabang’s local style: its several roofs sweep low to
the ground. See also the impressive "tree of life"
mosaic here. The gilt panel on the exterior of the
chapel depicts semi-erotic episodes from the Ramayana.
Then
we'll return you to your hotel. This town is wonderful
for walking. Please spend the rest of the day exploring or
relaxing on your own. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accom: Good guesthouse
(center of town)
Meal: B,L,D.
Day 02:
Luang Prabang –
Khuangsii waterfall
After breakfast
our guide will drive you to the Tad Khuang Sii waterfall. The
falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down
several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise
pools. The water here has a clear blue-green tint due
to the high mineral content. You can climb the stairs
and look down from various high viewpoints on the way
to the top! Enjoy a picnic lunch late in the
afternoon and then return to the hotel to relax or
explore at your leisure. Luang Prabang is a wonderful
walking town. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accom: guesthouse.
Meal: B,L,D
Day 03: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou
- Ting Caves - Phanom Weaving Village.
After breakfast, begin a full day
boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to visit the Pak
Ou Caves with their lacquered Buddha statues. Then
make a visit to the village of Ban Phanom where
traditional Lao textiles are woven on ancient wooden
looms. Then return to Luang Prabang and have a dinner at
your accommodation.
Accom: Guesthouse.
Meal: B,L,D.
Day 04: Vientiane - Departure
07:00AM:
After breakfast, start shopping at Luang Prabang Market
featuring Lao products. Then transfer to
Laung Prabang airport for departure from Laos.
END OF SERVICE.
Services Include:
Accommodation with the twin
sharing room
Meal during all travelling
Transportation with Air Conditioned
Van or Bus.
English, French or other language
upon on your requests
Entrance fees
Domestic tax tour
Boat trip to Pak Ou Cave.
Exclude:
Visa on arrival (30 US. $/person)
Telephone, drinks and other food.
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