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Laos is truly the 'Hidden Heart of Asia' and offers travellers an unparalleled glimpse of old South East Asia. On this trip you will experience two major cities in Laos, Vientiane & Luang Prabang and get a memorable introduction to a fascinating country seemingly lost in time.
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival (L)
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, an orientation walk of Lao Capital is a pleasant way to spend the day, strolling around some of the city’s most historical sites and seeing some of the French colonial architecture. You observe the sunset by the Mekong Riverside until the late evening and experience the city lifestyle of the local Lao people. Overnight in Vientiane
Day 2: Vientiane – Luang Prabang (B, L)
After breakfast, you start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. From there, you visit the central market known. After lunch, visiting the National Museum (close Tuesday) then Transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang. On arrival, we transfer you to hotel. After a short rest, you stroll around the Night Market. After that, climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful and panoramic sunset over the ancient and once royal city and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave (B, L)
Today, you enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong. You then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River. Along the way, you stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On the way back, you pass the local villages at Ban Xiengmene and visit the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun. You cross to city and take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
Following breakfast, you visit The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace. Continue visiting the silver smith’s and Fine Arts School and the Central Market. You then say farewell and depart this ancient city.
Validity until 31 December 2012 (US$/Pax)
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Price per person in US$ in party of
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| Number of Group |
1 |
2 |
3-5 |
6-8 |
9-15 |
16-20 |
Sing-Sup |
| Superior Category |
604 |
458 |
385 |
356 |
334 |
322 |
80 |
| Deluxe Category |
652 |
497 |
424 |
392 |
370 |
358 |
115 |
| First Class Category |
699 |
530 |
458 |
420 |
398 |
386 |
135 |
Accommodation
| Destination |
Hotel
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Room Type
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Superior Category
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Vientiane
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Lao Orchid Hotel
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Standard
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Luang Prabang
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Manoluck Hotel
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Standard
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Deluxe Category
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Vientiane
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Novotel Hotel
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Standard
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Luang Prabang
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Villa Santi Hotel
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Deluxe
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First Class Category
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Vientiane
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Green Park Hotel
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Classic
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Luang Prabang
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Grand Luang Prabang Hotel
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Deluxe
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Inclusions: Meals as mentioned in the itinerary; Private transfer with air-con, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel and at the airport; Domestic air ticket with airport tax; English speaking guide (other languages on request); Private boat trip as stated in above sights; Hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with breakfast; All entrance and sightseeing fees;
All taxes and service charges
Exclusions: Insurance; Personal expenses; Tipping / Gratuities; Surcharge on special days; Any other services not clearly mentioned above.
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