Exploring Southern Laos
Routing: Vientiane-Pakse-4,000Islands-Luang Prabang-Plain of Jars-Vientiane
DURATION: 14Days/13Nights
Start City: Vientiane
Departure: VientianeItinerary:
Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane (D)
Upon arrival in Vientiane Capital, you are met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we start 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 2: Vientiane-Pakse-Tadlo (B/L./D)
Early morning take a flight to southern Laos. Upon arrival, you are met and drive ahead to Saravanh province via Tateng. The stumbling water and lush vegetation around Tad Fan waterfall of today’s Atacular. We make a stop en route observing the traditional local making tea and coffee, a cup its can be tasted prior exploring the local cultures and its way of life along the way to Boloven Plateau area, the cultivation of rich coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, and other crops are being seen along both side of our way. This is allowed time for visitors to venture off the beaten path and explore some of the lesser-known areas of Laos pointing for full exploration of the wild beauty of this southern region, Upon arrival at Tad Lo waterfall, we visit villages of Alak, Nge, Katu, the ethnic group of minority. Overnight at Tad Lo.
Day 3: Tadlo – Pakse – Wat Phou – Don Khong (B/L/D)
Early birth breakfast, we are heading out toward Khong Island, en route making a short detour to visit Pha Suam waterfall and Lao Teung Villages and strolling around the ethnic minority villages and continue traveling by road to Wat Phu via Pakse town, keep our way, crossing Mekong ferry to visit the pre-angkorian, ruins of Wat Phu, one of Southeast Asia 's most dramatically situated temples. Explore these Khmer ruins, perched atop a nearby hill, which is one of Lao World Heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 2001, this wonderful archeological site of Khmer civilization dated back to the 9-12th centuris. We continue our way to 4000 islands region and catch a ferry motor boat to Don Khong. Overnight in Don Khong.
Day 4: Don Khong – Khone Island (B/L/D)
Today, we enjoy a visit of the surrounding countryside, and board on a long trail boat touring to Don Khone area, taking you to visit the remainsof French period, Liphi Waterfall or "the Corridor of the Dvil". After explorning around the isand, retrun to your hotel. Overnight in Khone island.Day 5: Donkhone-Pakse (B/L/D)
After breakfast We begin a boat trip return to the mainland at Ban Nakasang, a fishery village and drive further south to visit Khone Phapheng on the journey, the biggest waterfall in the South East Asia, it is really the impressive sight then a lush vegetation near the Lao-Cambodian border, which is teeming with wildlife and it is one of the loveliest destinations in Laos, Afterward we drive back to Pakse. Overnight in Pakse.Day 6: Pakse-Luang Prabag (B/L/D)
After breakfast relax until your flight time to transfer you to the airport for your flight to Laung Prabang. Upon arriavl meet your guide transfer to your hotel. Overnigjt in Luang Prabang.Day 7: Luang Phrabang-Ancient Temple Tours (B/L/D)
today we enjoy the 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 8: Luang Phrabang – Pakou Caves (B/L/D)
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. Overnight in Luang Prabang.Day 9: Luang Prabang-Pottery Village (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel. Embark from the local pier on a ferry boat or traditional boat crossing theMekong River to the other side of the river, we arrive at Ban Xiengman. Then, we start walking along village about 50 minutes to Banchan Village (a pottery village) where people make pottery. About 40 families are potters. heir products exported to Japan and other western countires. All of main hotels, guesthosues, and restaurants all use those potteries to decorate. After that, we begin a boat trip along Khong river back to Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.Day 10: Luang Phrabang – Kuang Sii Fall (B/L/D)
After breakfast enjoy visit 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, then drive about 30 KM to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools, swim and relax or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.Day 11: Luang Prabang-Visit Elephant Camp (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive out of town visit the elepahnt camp at Ban Noon. En route stop at famous and well-knwon village, Ban Phom Nom, almost of those villagers are weavers. They used to be servants and made handicraft souveniors for the last king of Laos. Another stop at Henrimouhot monument at Kang Noon, a french man, who founded Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, but he died at Kang Noon when he moved to Laos for his discovery as Mararia. Then continue to the camp. Arrival, your guide brief about those 10 elephants jabout original come from and daily living contdition, and take some vergatbles for those elephant, return to the town. The rest of the day is free on your own.Day 12: Luang Prabang-Plain of jars (B/L/D)
Today, we are driving 306KM overland on up Hill Mountain with splendid natural scenery to Xiengkhouang, where 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. If time permits, we are seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun [if time permits] and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh.Day 13: Xiengkhuoang – Vientiane (Flight) (B/L/D)
Breakfast, visit Central Market, and then free at leisure by own discovery for you to further explore the town before we catch a flight back to Vientiane. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Vientiane.Day 14: Vientiane-Phnom Penh (B)
After breakfast transfer you to Wattay Airport for your departure.
End of service.
2Stars-STD:
B & P Hotel in Vientiane
Champa Residence in Pakse
Local Guest House in Khong island
Saise Tadlo Resort at Tadlo
Rama Hotel in Luang Prabang: www.ramahotel.net
New Xieng Khuang Hotel in Xieng Khuang
Sala Donkhon in Khone island: www.salalao.com3Stars:
Beau Rivage Mekong Hotel in Vientiane
Pakse Hotel in Pakse: www.paksehotel.com
Villa Meuang Khong in Khong island
Sala Donkhone in Khone island: www.salalao.com
Saise Tadlo Resort in Saravan
Manoluck Hotel in Luang Prabang:www.manoluckhotel.com
Vansana Hotel in Xieng Khuang: www.vansanahotel-group.com4Stars:
Novotel Hotel in Vientiane, Standard: www.novotel.com
Champsak Grand Hotel in Pakse, Deluxe: www.champaskagrand.com
Sene Soth Seun Hotel in Khong island, Deluxe River View: www.ssxhotel.com
Sala Donkhone in Khone island: www.salalao.com
Saise Tadlo Resort in Saravan
Grand Hotel in Luang Prabang, Deluxe: www.grandluangprabang.com
Vansana Hotel in Xieng Khuang: www.vansanahotel-group.com5Stars:
Champsak Grand Hotel in Pakse, Deluxe: www.champaskagrand.com
Sene Soth Seun Hotel in Khong island, Deluxe River View: www.ssxhotel.com
Sala Donkhone in Khone island: www.salalao.com
Saise Tadlo Resort in Saravan
Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel in Luang Prabang, Garden Wing: www.coloursofangsana.com
Vansana Hotel in Xieng Khuang: www.vansanahotel-group.com
Settha Palace in Vientiane: www.setthapalace.com
Package included:
All land transfers
English speaking guide
Entry fee
Meal as listed in program (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Private boat trips
Accommodations
Lao Tax
PAYMENT 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
