Laos Classic Tour

Vientiane - Luang Prabang - 6 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 - Vientiane

• Arrival in Vientiane
• Transfer
• Sightseeing in Vientiane
The capital city of Laos, Vientiane still feels like a sleepy city with relaxed charm, tree-lined boulevards, interesting wats and colorful markets. Tour the different highlights of the city, including Pha That Luang, a gleaming golden stupa which is perhaps most important national monument in Laos; Ho Pha Keo, the formal royal temple, now a museum with beautiful examples of Buddhist sculpture; Wat Si Saket; and Patuxai, a monumental arch inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, but executed with Lao motifs.
• Overnight in Vientiane

Day 2 - Vientiane

• Excursion to Buddha Park
This day's excursion is to visit an open-air museums, Wat Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park). This is a collection of whimsical but compelling statues of Buddhist and Hindu gods.
• Afternoon at leisure
• Overnight in Vientiane

Day 3 - Luang Prabang

• Transfer Flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang
• Sightseeing in Luang Prabang
Set between the Nam Khan and Nam Ou rivers, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings. The entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

• Begin your tour with Wat Visoun (Wat Wisunalat). The oldest living temple in Luang Prabang, Wat Visoun dates back to 1513 and contains a collection of antique wooden Buddhas.
• Visit the nearby Wat Aham before continuing to Wat Xieng Thong, the crowning jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city. Its many ornate buildings feature exquisite mosaic and gold-stenciled murals.
• From there, stroll down the main street (Wat Street) of Luang Prabang.
• Time permitting, stop at some of the many temples that line its sides, including Wat Sibounheuang, Wat Si Moungkhoun, Wat Sop and Wat Sene.
• Visit Mount Phousi for sunset Climb the hillside stairs to the small temples atop Phou Si, the 100m high hill which sits in the middle of the town, offering beautiful views over the temples and river.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 4 - Luang Prabang

• Visit local market
• Visit the National Museum (former Royal Palace, closed on Tuesdays), a modest but graceful building which combines traditional Lao and French beaux-arts motifs. This turn-of-the century royal residence has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived here and provides unique insights into the history of Laos.
• Excursion by boat to Pak Ou Caves
Travel down the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the Pak Ou Caves. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable.
• On the return journey, stop at Ban Xang Hai, a local village famous for the production of lao lao, the local rice wine whisky.
• Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong, a village near Luang Prabang well known for its traditional handwoven cotton and silk, as well as production of the local sa (mulberry) paper.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 4 - Luang Prabang

• Excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls
From Luang Prabang to Kuang Si Waterfalls, travel by vehicle to visit minorities village of Ban Muang Khai
• Continue by car to Kuang Si Waterfall, located in a perfect natural setting near Luang Prabang, this multi-tiered waterfall tumbles over limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools. Enjoy swimming in the clear water or just relaxing in the natural environment.
• Continue to Ban Tha Pene, a nearby Khmu village, before returning to Luang Prabang by vehicle.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 5 - Luang Prabang

• Transfer to the airport for departure flight to onward destination

Prices

USD p.p 1 Pax 2 Pax 3-6 Pax SGL S/C Booking Var A 1,090 640 540 120 Var B 1,240 700 600 200 Var C 1,480 840 740 300 All prices are per person in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category. * Meal plan: ABF. (ABF = American Breakfast, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner). ** Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room Var. A:$38; Var. B:$83; Var. C:$76. *** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%. NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability. Hotel Var A Var B Var C Vientiane Lane Xang Hotel STD room Chanthapanya Hotel Standard Day Inn Hotel Standard Twin Don Chan Palace Hotel Superior Room Lao Plaza Hotel Superior Novotel Vientiane Hotel Superior Luang Prabang Sanakeo Hotel Standard / 2nd Floor Haysoke Hotel Standard Le Parasol Blanc Hotel STD room Mouang Luang Hotel Standard Sala Luang Prabang Classic Room Santi Resort and Spa Deluxe The Grand Luang Prabang Hotel & Resort Deluxe For bookings of roundtrip or module packages, we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking. Included in the price: Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only CBF). All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport. Domestic airfares as states in the itinerary in economy class. All entrance fees. English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request). Not included in the price: Visa fees. Airport taxes. Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs.

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