Tours
and transfers as mentioned in the
itinerary by air conditioned
vehicles
English,
French and German speaking guides
available*.
Entrance
fees as per the program.
Service
charges, room taxes and baggage
handling.
Exclusions:
Airfares to and from the UAE.
Laotian visa stamp fee
(USD30.00-40.00 per person depending
on nationality).
Departure tax at Luang Prabang
(USD10.00 per person).
All other meals not mentioned above.
Compulsory Christmas and New Years
Dinner (if travelling during this
period).
Drinks, tips and other personal
expediture such as souvenirs, laundry
and gratuities.
Travel Insurance.
Tours & activities can be booked
separately and are not included in the
package price.
Tour Itinerary:
Day
1: Luang Prabang, Laos
Meet upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, transfer
to the hotel and check-in. The crown
jewel of Laos and former Lanexang,
Luang Prabang, is perhaps the
best-preserved traditional city in
South East Asia. Magical and
charming, it has preserved its
long-standing reputation as a
stronghold of Lao culture with its
splendid natural scenery and sense
of timelessness. In 1995 UNESCO
voted Luang Prabang as a World
Heritage City.
Lunch at Le Petit Nid
restaurant.
Climb Vat Phousi hill for an
outstanding view over the city.
Continue to visit Vat Visoun, the
site of an impressive stupa,That
Makmo, stylistically more
Srilankanese than Lao. Then walk
to the nearby Vat Aham, which is
one of the city¡¯s major tutelary
shrines, dedicated to Deveta Luang
(spirit) Pu Gneu Ya Gneu
(ancestors). Sunset at Vat Prabaht
Tai located along the Mekong
River.
Day
2:Luang Prabang - Pak Ou -
Luang Prabang
Breakfast
at the hotel.
Visit Vat Xieng Thong,
considered as the most beautiful temple.
The sim of the Vat represents the
classic Luang Prabang temple
architecture with roofs that sweep low
to the ground. In the compound stand
several small chapels housing bronze
Buddha images, which were displayed in
Paris in 1911. Near the East gate stands
the Royal Funeral Chapel. Inside are an
impressive 12-meter high funeral chariot
and various funeral urns of each Royal
Family¡¯s member. The gilt panel on the
exterior of the chapel depicts a
semi-erotic episode from Ramayana. Then
board a traditional boat for a trip up
the Mekong River to visit the famous
caves of Pak Ou housing thousands of
statues representing Lord Buddha.
Lunch at a Pak Ou
restaurant overlooking the confluence
between the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers.
Return to Luang Prabang by boat and
continue by car to visit Ban Xang
Khong, a weaving village where
traditional Sa paper is also produced.
Dinner not included.
Accommodation at the
hotel.
Day 3: Luang Prabang -
Khouangxi - Luang Prabang
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure by road to the Khuang Xi
Waterfalls (30 kms, approx. 1 hour
drive). The waterfalls tumble over
multi ¨C tiered limestone formations
into cool, clear pools ideal for
swimming and relaxing. O the way to
the waterfalls, visit the Khmu
minority village of Ban Thapaene for
a glimpse into their lifestyle.
Picnic
lunch near-by the waterfalls. After
some time relaxing and exploring the
area by foot, return by road
(approximately one hours drive) to
Luang Prabang, on the way visit Ban
Phanom weaving village, with the
remainder of the afternoon free to
explore the Night Bazaar, if
desired.
Dinner not included.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Day
4: Luang Prabang - Vientiane
In the morning, get up
early at 5am to witness the age old
tradition of alms giving. Then stroll
through the historic streets to visit
the Morning Market, where the locals
and ethnic minorities of the
surroundings come daily to trade their
goods. Return to your hotel for
breakfast. Afterwards, visit the
Traditional Arts & Ethnology
Centre, which is a new museum about
the ethnic cultures of Laos. The
centre exhibits ethnic clothing,
household objects, religious artifacts
and handicrafts.
Lunch
at Tamnaklao restaurant.
Meet upon arrival at
Vientiane Wattay Airport, transfer and
check-in at the hotel. Vientiane¡¯s
major attractions are the serene
Buddhist monasteries that dominate the
center of town. The city has kept its
timeless charm with tree-lined
avenues, brightly painted temples and
quaint French architecture. This
afternoon, visit Vat Sisaket, the
oldest original temple in Vientiane.
Built in 1818, Vat Sisaket is the sole
survivor of an invasion in 1828. Vat
Sisaket features remarkable frescoes
and 6,840 Buddha images. Nearby is Ho
Phra Keo temple of Lao monarchy. Built
in 1565, Ho Phra Keo has been used as
a museum since 1970 and contains some
of the finest Buddhist sculptures and
artifacts in the country. The main
structure originally housed the famous
Emerald Buddha that now resides in
Bangkok¡¯s Wat Phra Keo. One of the
most photographed images of Vientiane
is Patousay, the victory gate also
known as Anousavari. Constructed in
1958, its architecture is inspired by
the Arc of Triumph in Paris. Another
famous Vientiane landmark is the That
Luang Stupa. King Setthathirath built
this great sacred stupa in 1566. Its
central structure is 45 meters tall
and echoes the curving lines of an
elongated lotus. The original stupa
was said to contain relics of Lord
Buddha.
Day
5: Vientiane - Departure
Breakfast
at the hotel.
In the morning visit the surroundings of
Vientiane, includeing the Buddha Park
and Friendship Bridge. The Buddha Park
is a religious sculpture park located by
the Mekong River, 25km south of
Vientiane. The Buddha Park captivates
visitors with an unusual blend of
Buddhist and Hindu imagery. Take a short
stop to admire the Friendship Bridge
which links Laos to Thailand.
Transfer to the airport for your flight
home.
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class of travel, room type and/or
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subject to change without prior
notice.
Tours depart Saturdays from
Luang Prabang.
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speaking guide depends on departure
date and may be subject to addtional
charges.
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