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DAY 01. Bangkok – Vientiane
Upon arrival
we will pick you up at Vientaine
airport and transfer you to your hotel. After
lunch at a local restaurant, our city tour includes Wat
Hoprakeo, built in 1566 by King Setthathirat to house
the Emerald Buddha; Wat Sisaket, the only temple in
Vientiane that survived the destruction of the city by
the Siamese (Thai) in 1828; That Luang Stupa Museum
shrine (great Sacred Stupa), the most important
national monument in Vientiane, with a golden stupa
believed to contain a relic of Lord Buddha; and Pratuxay
Monument situated at the centre of Vientiane, its architecture inspired by the Arc de
Triomphe in Paris and incorporating typical Lao
motifs. Finally you will enjoy the sunset at Mekong riverside.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Accom: Lanexang hotel
Meal: L, D
Day 02. Vientiane – Luang
Prabang
Transfer to airport for your
flight to Luang Prabang, Laos. Our agent will be at the
airport to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.
After lunch at a local restaurant, our guide will
take your for a city tour
of the former Royal capital, Luang Prabang, the crown
jewel of the ancient Lane Xang Empire (pronounced
'lane sang' - the Land of a Million Elephants).
Visit Wat Visoun, the site of the
impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is
stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao. Phou Sii hill
stands right in the centre 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. Visit the National Museum, which was once a king's
palace. Displayed inside is a collection of personal
artifacts of the former royal family, including
photos, musical instruments, and many gifts received
from dignitaries of foreign countries. Return to hotel
and have a dinner at local restaurant.
Accom: Manoluck hotel
Meal: L, D
Day 03. Luang Prabang – Pak Ou
– 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 and the paper making factory. Dinner at local
restaurant and accommodation at hotel.
Acoom: Manoluck hotel
Meal: L, D
Day 04. Luang Prabang –
Vientiane
If you like, we can take you into
the centre of Luang Prabang at 5:30 in the morning to
watch local people give food & rice to the hundreds of
monks who line the street. You can also give rice to
the monks - your guide will provide sticky rice for
you to give. (This dawn tour is optional - a very
early start!) Afterwards a stroll though the morning
market before returning to your hotel for breakfast.
Transfer to airport for your flight to Vientiane. Pick
up and transfer to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
Accom: Lanexang hotel
Meal: L, D
Day 05. Vientiane – City Tour
After
breakfast, visit Buddha
Park or Grand of Statues comprises a collection of
Buddhist and Hindu sculpture in a level field of
grass. Visit the National Culture Park and relax
at
riverside, bars and restaurant, and enjoy the view of
the Friendship Bridge. Then have lunch at local Restaurant and
start shopping at Morning Market featuring Lao
products. Have a dinner
and accommodation at hotel.
Accom: Lanexang hotel
Meal: L, D
Day 06. Vientiane – Bangkok
After breakfast transfer to
Wattay Airport for a flight to Bangkok. End of tour in Laos.
END OF SERVICE
Our service includes:
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Accommodation -- twin sharing room
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Meals provided for all travelling
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Air Conditioned Van
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English, French or other language upon
on your requests
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Domestic air ticket VTE-LPQ-VTE (return
ticket)
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Boat trip on Mekong River
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Domestic tax tour
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Entrance fees
Excludes:
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International air ticket
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Visa on arrival (30 USD/person)
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Telephone, Drinks
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