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Luang Prabang-VientianeTrip Description: Stands on Mekong River Bank and neibouring border with Nongkhai Province,Thailand, Vientiane is the capital of Laos, has been become the main business centre since the capital had been moved from the old Elephant kingdom, known as Luang Prabang. With its population around 1million, Vientiane is the largest and busiest city in Laos.
Destination: Luang Prabang/Vientiane
Duration: 4Days/3nights
Activities: Historical sites/Natural sites/Sight-seeing/Classic
Start city: Luang PrabangDay 1: Arrival – Luanbg Phrabang (None)
Upon arrival at the airport, you are met 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 Market, 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 Phrabang – Pakou Caves – Kuangsri Waterfalls (B)
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene 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. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the distillation of local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. You will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then 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.Day 3: Luang Phrabang – Vientiane (B)
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. We visit these sights, this morning before we catch a flight back 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 and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.Day 4: Vientiane – Departure (B)
After breakfast, transfer you to Wattay Airport or Friendship Bridge for departure.
END OF TOURSPackage includes:
Accommodation at hotel base on twin sharing basis
Air conditioned transportation
Tours as per itinerary including entry fee
Meals as indicated on itinerary
English Speaking guide
Drinking water, cool towel refreshments during the trip
Private Mekong Boat trip
Flight Luang Prabang-Vientiane
NTA & GOV TaxHotels:
2 Stars-Standard (STD): Rama Hotel in LPQ: www.ramahotel.net
B & P Hotel in VTE: www.laohotelgroup.org3 Stars-First Class (FST): Manoluck Hotel in LPQ: www.manoluckhotel.com
Orchid Hotel in VTE, Standard: www.lao-orchid.com4 Stars-Superior (SUP): The Grand Luang Prabang Hotel in LPQ: www.grandluangprabang.com
Novotel hotel in VTE, Superior: www.novotel.com5 Stars-Deluxe (DLX): Souvannaphoum Hotel in LPQ: www.coloursofangsana.com
Settha Palace in Vianetiane: www.setthapalace.comPAYMENT POLICY:
Deposit 20% of total amount after confirmed the tour packages
Total payment should be done 25Day before tour startCancellation policy
Less than 30 days 20 % charge
Less than 20 days 40 % charge
Less than 15 days 50 % charge
Less than one week 70 % of the tour price
No show 100% chargeChild policy:
Under 24 months old, sharing twin room with 2 adults same bed-Free of charge, sharing bed with adults (If stay extra bed, charge as per the rate)02-12 years, sharing twin room with 2 adults-25% discount with extra bed and breakfast and 50% discount without extra bed and without breakfast