Discovery Northern Laos
Routing: Vientiane-Plain of Jars-Luang Prabang-Meuang Ngoy-Meuang Khoa-Phongsaly-Udomxai-Meuang Sing-Luang Namtha-Huayxay-Chieng Khong:
Duration: 20Days/19NightsStart City: Vientiane
Departure: HuayxayItinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi-Vientiane (None)
Welcome to Vientiane. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Vientiane.Day 2: Vientiane-City Tours(B/L/D)
After breakfast, enjoy city tours visiting the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with 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 and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Over night in Vientiane.Day 3: Vientiane-Phonsavan (B/L/D)
After breakfast, relax until your flight time to take a short flight to Phonsavan, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh.Day 4: Xieng Khuoang – Luang Phrabang (Overland) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Then heading out the this small town to Luang Prabang about 306KM, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. 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. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, we start seeing 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, visit impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Mai, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. 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.
This morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice.
After Breakfast, 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 the Ban Ouay, Hmong Hill tribe, Ban Ou, Lowland Lao and Ban Thapene of Khmu village. Continue driving 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 7: Luang Phrabang – Pakou Caves-Nong Khiau (B/L/D)
After Breakfast, We board a boat embarking upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to Nong Khiua about 5 hour. En route short visit 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 local rice wine. Arrive in Nong Khiau checking at your bungalow.
Day 8: Nongkhiau-Meuang Ngoy(B/L/D)
After breakfast, taking a photo at Nong Khiau Bridge, then begin a traditional boat trip upto Meuang Ngoy along Ou River 1h & half. Upon arrival, check in at your guesthouse. Then exploring the small town with guide. That's very nice, natural site, just boat reah there. Overnight at Lattana Guest House in Meuang Ngoy.Day 9: Meuang Ngoy-Kang Cave (B/L/D)
After breakfast, We start sost trekking around 3h to Kang Cave and local villages near by through buffalos trails. Locals used the cave as their hidden place during the Indochina War. You can some some ramain exploded bombs displayed infront of your guesthouse. Late afternoon return to the town. Overnight at the same hotel in Meuang Ngoy.
Day 10: Meuang Ngoy-Meuang Khoa(B/L/D)
After breakfast, continue by boat upstream to Meuang Khoa alng Ou River. En route short visit Sopcheang Village, known as Lao Terng & Hmong people live there. Their main income is from selling seasonal crops and some from trapping wildlife and fish. Arrive in Muang Khoa, check in at your hotel. Exploring around the small town with your guide. Overnught in Meuang Khoa.Day 11: Meuang Khoa-Phonsaly(B/L/D)
After breakfast, we driving ahead about 7hour to Phongsaly, known as the northernest province Laos. En route stop at Ban Bountai, known as the French colonail there. You can see French buidling remain there. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Exproing around the town with your guide. There are many ethnics over there. Mostly those hill tribes, Hmong, Yao, and Thai Phou Noi. They mosly can speak Chinese because of nearest bordering with the Chinese border. Overnight in Phongsaly.Day 12: Phongsaly-TreKking Around the town(B/L/D)
After breakfast, start soft trekking around the twn with your guide about 4hour, visit Thai Dam, Thai Deang, Yao, Hor, then trek to to Ban Hmong, where villagers produce Lao White & Blue Whisky. Late afternoon, driver pick you and return to the town for relax. Overnight in Phongsaly.
Day 13: Phongsaly-Udomxai(B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Udomxay about 300 KM along red raod. Arrive in Udomxay, check in and visit Chinese Market, and local Hmong Markets. Climb up hill, located in the hear centre of town. Take a photo and return to hotel. Overnight in Udomxai.Day 14: Udomxai-Lao-China Border Gate-Luang Namtha (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to our next destination about 130KM. En route stop at Lao-Chinese Border Gate at Bortane Border, where the huge Casino in Laos based there. Arrive in Laung Namtha, check in and take a boat trip along Ha River, the main river of the town, visit Lao Huay, Kamou. Both side of the river is natural. Late evening return to your hotel.Day 15: Trekking Around National Park-Luang Namtha (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we drive out of town, then start trekking about 5-6 hours around the provincail Park to Ban Lantane, Ban Lao Huay, Khamou hill tribes, then our driver will pick up you in other route and return to the town by late evening. Overnight in Luang Namtha.Day 16: Luang Namtha-Meuang Sing(B/L/D)
After breakfast, we continue by land to Meuang Sing about 70 KM along mountainous landscape. Enroute short stop at hill tribe vilage, knwon as Lantan, and Ikor. Meuang Sing is one main district in northern of Luang Namtha province and remoted area. So you can old house, not modern style. Mostly are farmers. You can see many hill tribes there. After check in at your hotel Exploring around the town with your guide. Overnight at Singchalern hotel in Meuang Sing.Day 17: Arond Meuang Sing-Soft Trekking (B/L/D)
Early morning visit Fresh Hill tribe market where locals sell mountainous vegetables, some wildlife. Return to hotel for breakfast before start soft trekking to hill tribe village, visit Lao Huay, Ikor, Akha and Hmong Village. You can talk with those hill tribes about their daily lives but not allow to take their pictures if not asking permmission from them. Later afternoon return to the town. Overnight at the same hotel in Meuang Sing.Day 18: Free day exploring around the town (B)
Today you're free to explore the remoted area on your own. Overnight at same hotel.Day 19: Meuang Sing-Luang Namtha-Huayxay(B/L/D)
Today we are driving back to Luang Namtha and continue to Huayxay about 265KM. En rouet stop at Lao Terng ethnic, taking photos with those people about their daily living condition. Their main incoem from hunting and planting rice and seasonal crops on the mountain. Arrive in Huaxay by later afternoon, check in at your hotel. Exploring around the small town with you guide by bicycle along Khong River. Those locals not usually not use kip. Baht is very important note for them because of nearest bordering with Thailand. Overnight in Huayxay.Day 20: Huayxay-Chieng Khong-Depart(B)
Today, say goodbye Laos and take a boat cross to Chieng Khong for your next destination. End of service.Package included:
All land transfers
All Private boat trips as mentioned in program
English speaking guide
Trekking package in Luang Namtha
Meals as listed in the program
Accommodations
Lao Tax
3Star Hotels:
Bea Rivage Mekong Hotel in Vientiane, Standard: www.hbrm.com
Vansana Hotel in Phonsavan: www.vansanahotel-group.com
Lao Wooden House in Luang Prabang www.laowoodenhouse.com
Nongkiau River Side in Nongkiau
Lattana Guest House in Meuang Ngoy
Chernly Hotel in Meuang Khoa
Local Hotel in Phongsaly
Udomkham Hotel in Udomxai
The Boat Landing in Luang Namtha: www.theboatlanding.com
Singchalern Hotel in Meuang Sing
Thaveesinh Hotel in HuayxayPAYMENT 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
