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Highlights of Laos
8 Days - Vientiane-Vang Vieng-Phonsavanh- etc. -
Price from 760 US$
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| Day 1 - Vientiane |
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Arrival in Vientiane
• Transfer
• Sightseeing in Vientiane
The capital city and seat of government sits in a bend of the
Mekong River amidst fertile alluvial plains. Vientiane (pronounced
'Wieng Chan' by the locals) is a laid-back city with interesting
wats and lively markets.
• Pha That Luang (Great Sacred Reliquary
or Great Stupa): built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD,
it is the most important national monument in Laos, a symbol
of both the Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty.
• Patuxai: a large monument in the style
of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the huge arch at the end of
Thanon Lan Xang has a stairway that leads to the top levels
of the monument, providing a good view of the city.
• Ho Pha Keo: the former royal temple of
the Lao monarchy built in 1565 by King Setthathirat and now
converted into a museum containing some of the best examples
of Buddhist sculptures found in Laos.
• Wat Si Saket: constructed in 1818 by King
Anouvong in the early Bangkok style, small niches are carved
into its interior walls, containing more than 2,000 silver and
ceramic Buddha images.
• Wat Si Muang: this temple is one of the
most popularly used temple grounds in the city, as it contains
the city pillar and acts as the home of Vientiane's guardian
spirits.
• Talaat Sao: the Morning Market - actually
open all day – selling a wide range of fabrics, jewellery
and electronic goods.
• Overnight in Vientiane |
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| Day 2 - Vientiane - Vang Vieng |
• By vehicle
from Vientiane via Nam Ngum Lake to Vang Vieng (incl. Ban Keun
Zoo)
Drive to the south through the scenic province of Vientiane.
The climate is pleasant and the views are nice, with mountains
and cliffs along the first part of the journey.
• Nam Ngum Lake: the beautiful scenery around
the Nam Ngum River and its green valley is enhanced by the presence
of a vast, spectacular lake. This is a man-made reservoir for
a hydroelectric power dam that generates most of the electricity
sold to Thailand.
• Ban Keun Zoo: a pleasant local zoo
with animals from the region.
• Overnight in Vang Vieng |
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| Day 3 - Vang Vieng - Phonsavanh |
• Short trekking
in the surroundings of Vang Vieng
From Tham Xang (the Elephant cave) a nice path leads through
the rice fields and along an irrigation channel to a Hmong village.
From the main road a vehicle will be waiting for the transfer
back to Vang Vieng.
• By vehicle from Vang Vieng to Xieng Khuang
• Overnight in Phonsavanh |
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| Day 4 - Xieng Khuang - Phonsavanh |
• Sightseeing
Plain of Jars and Muang Khoun
• Plain of Jars: large area extending around
Phonsavanh from the south-west to the north-east where huge
jars (up to 1000kg each) of unknown origin are scattered about
in at least a dozen groupings. It is one of the most intriguing
sights in Laos.
• Muang Khoun: The ancient capital that was
founded by Chao Noi Muang and was a stronghold for the Xieng
Khouang royal family was destroyed during the Indochina War.
The town was rebuilt after 1975 with rows of wooden Lao houses
and a market area. It has an impressive location as it is surrounded
by mountains.
• Overnight in Phonsavanh |
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| Day 5 - Xieng Khuang - Luang Prabang |
• Visit local
market
Visit this lively open-air local market.By vehicle from Xieng
Khuang to Luang Prabang
Travel along routes 7 and 13 through beautiful mountain scenery.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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| Day 6 - Luang Prabang |
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Sightseeing in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, the ancient capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom,
is famous for its historic temples and beautiful setting surrounded
by mountains. In 1995 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
• Wat Xieng Thong: built in 1560 and situated
on the banks of the Mekong River, it is the most beautiful monastery
in Luang Prabang and shows the typical Lao art style with old
religious artifacts and some ancient masterpieces of Lao art.
• Wat Wisunalat (Vat Visoun): built in 1513
during the reign of Chao Wisunalat, it is the oldest operating
temple in Luang Prabang with a collection of gilded wooden Buddhas
from the 15th and 16th centuries.
• Wat Mai: constructed in 1821 during the
reign of King Manthatourath, it was once the residence of Phra
Sangkharaj (the Patriarch of the Buddhist clergy).
• Wat That Luang: the ashes of King Sisavang
Vong are interred inside the large central stupa, which was
erected in 1910. The inside of the huge sim dating back to 1820
contains a few Luang Prabang Buddhas and other artifacts.
• War Saen: Thai style wat built in 1718
and restored in 1957. The abbot Ajannn Khamjan who was ordained
here in 1940 is one of the most revered monks in Luang Prabang
and perhaps in all of Laos.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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| Day 7 - Luang Prabang |
• Excursion by boat from Luang Prabang to Pak
Ou Caves
• Pak Ou Caves: this are two caves (Tham
Thing – lower cave and Tham Phum) located in the steep
rock cliff at the confluence of the Mekong River and Ou River.
They are full of Buddha images of varying styles, ages and sizes.
• Ban Xang Hai: located near the Pak Ou Caves,
this village was once a 'Jar-Maker Village' and nowadays the
community fill the jars (which come from elsewhere) with láo-láo,
the local rice whisky.
• Sightseeing in Luang Prabang
• National Museum: located on the banks of
the Mekong River, it was constructed as Royal Palace between
1904 and 1909 and today houses the Royal throne of the Lan Xang
Kingdom and many other pieces of regalia and religious treasures.
• Phu Si: the temples on the upper slopes
of the 100m-high Phu Si were constructed recently, but it is
likely that previously there were other temples on this important
hill. From the top there is an excellent view of the town.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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| Day 8 - Luang Prabang |
| • Transfer |
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| US$ p.p |
1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3-6 Pax |
SGL S/C |
Booking |
| Var. A |
1450 |
760 |
640 |
110 |
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| Var. B |
1570 |
830 |
710 |
150 |
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| Var. C |
2100 |
1100 |
980 |
420 |
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| All prices are per person
in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default
hotel for the listed category. |
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| Hotels |
Var. A |
Var. B |
Var. C |
| Vientiane |
B & P Hotel
Standard
Lane Xang Hotel
Standard
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Royal Dokmaideng
Deluxe
Vansana Hotel
Standard
Beau Rivage Mekong Hotel
Standard
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Lao Plaza Hotel
Superior
Novotel Vientiane
Standard
Don Chan Palace
Classic Room |
| Vang Vieng |
Thavonsouk Bungalows
Standard |
Xayoh Riverside Bungalows
Standard
Moradok Heritage II Bungalows
Standard Gardenview |
Tham None Resort
Bungalow
Moradok Heritage II Bungalows
Standard Riverview |
| Phonsavanh |
Mali Hotel
Standard |
Phou Phadeng Auberge
Standard |
Phou Phadeng Auberge
Standard |
| Luang Prabang |
Haysoke Hotel
Standard
Sanakeo Hotel
ROH
New Luang Prabang Hotel
Standard |
Mouang Luang Hotel
Standard
Le Parasol Blanc Luang Prabang
Standard
Sala Prabang
Courtyard / Gardenview |
La Residence Phou Vao
Pansea Room
Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel
Garden Room
The Grand Luang Prabang
Deluxe
Santi Resort & Spa
ROH |
* Meal plan: ABF
** Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room Var. A:$50; Var. B:$69;
Var. C:$218
*** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years
FOC; under 12 years -30%
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. |
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Inclusion |
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• Accommodation with
meals as mentioned in the programme
• Transfers & tours with English/French/German speaking
guide
• Domestic airtickets Vientiane/Luang Prabang/Vientiane
• Domestic airport tax
• All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit
• Traditional boat fare as per mentioned in the program
• Service charges, room tax and baggage handling |
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Exclusion |
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• International airticke
to/from Vientiane
• Departure airport tax in Vientiane at USD 10.- per person
• Laotian visa fee
• Personal insurance
• Expenditure of a personal nature such as drink, souvenirs,
laundry and etc |
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Reservation |
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