Day 1: Luang Prabang - Arrival (D)
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang international airport of Republic of Laos, you are met by local driver & guide and transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Bazzar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Kuangsi Water Fall (B/ L)
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of Wat Sen and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. In the afternoon, drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known weaving village, return to the city by late evening, for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. After visit these sights, we catch a flight to Vientiane . Upon arrival, we see the major temples including the oldest Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph, sunset by Mekong Riverside. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 4: Vientiane - Departure (B)
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market, transfer to airport for departure.
Quotation per peron: 359 USD -Single supplement: 80
Inclusive:
- Hotel accommodation in 3 star hotels - Private car/ mini van or bus - Boat trip on Mekong River - Entrance fees to sightseeing places mentioned in our program - Local English speaking guide - Meals as indicated in program
Exclusive:
- Drinks, except otherwise mentioned - International flight and international airport tax on departure - Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips - Lao Visa - apply and issue at airport with cost 30$/pax.
