Stopover_Hightlight Overland: Vientiane-Vang Vieng-World Heritage
Trip 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
Duration: 6Days/5nights
Activities: Historical sites/Natural sites/Sigh-seeing/Classic/Adventure
City Start: VientianeItinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Vientiane – Visit Local Highlights – Vientiane (B)
Welcome to Vientiane, Arrive at Vientiane airport, and after customs & immigration formalities, transfer with your guide to your hotel.
Enjoy a city tour to Wat Sisaket with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues. Visit Wat Simuang and Wat Prakeo, which was the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha, which today lives in Bangkok. There are many excellent restaurants in Vientiane,
and you will easily find something to suit your taste. Visit the huge golden That Luang monument, where all Lao citizen respect as holy pagoda. Visit Vientiane's own Victory Monument, which looks like
the Arc de Triumphe.This was built at the end of the Indochina wars
Arm offering at Wat Sisaket Temple with money rumoured to be American, and earmarked for the airport’s new runway. Thus the departing Americans dubbed this monument the vertical runway! Have a look at the lovely arches inside the monument. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane – Morning Market – Vang Vieng (B)
After breakfast, Visit Morning Market, first market in Vientiane, to spend time shopping on your own. Drive to Vang Vieng, about 3 hours from the capital. Once a key military airfield during the Indochina wars, the town’s central feature is the long-abandoned runway along the eastern side of town. On the west side, a small river separates the town from the nearby caves & mountains, which can easily be visited from town. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant en route. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Day 3: Vang Vieng – Market – Tham Jang Caves – Luang Prabang (B)
After breakfast at hotel, check out of your hotel, visit the local market and then the Tham Jang caves through which flows a crystal clear stream. Drive to Luang Prabang, drive passes through splendid scenery and past many panoramic lookout points on the winding mountaintop road. There are several stops en route to take in the scenery. Arrive in Luang Prabang, check into the hotel, and enjoy an exploring the former royal capital & crown jewel of the ancient Lane Xang Empire (pronounced ‘lan sang’) – the Land of a Million Elephants. Shopping Night Market. Overnight in Luang Prabang.Day 4: Luang Prabang – World Heritage Sites in Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang (B)
After Breakfast, Visit Wat Visoun, the site of impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao. Continue to visit Wat Mai.
Built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) epitomizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style. Visit Wat Xieng Thong further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, its several roofs sweeping low to the ground. See also the impressive "tree of life" mosaic here. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts semi-erotic episodes from the Ramayana. Climb up Phou Sii hill stands right in the center of this small city. Climb its 350 steps to enjoy commanding views for many miles in each direction. Wat Phu Sii sits atop the mountain, along side the skeletons of Indochina war anti-aircraft guns! Shopping Hmong market, where hundred of Hmong vendors display their handmade handicraft. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Local Style Mekong Riverboat Experience – Pak Ou Buddha Caves – Luang Prabang (B/L)
After Breakfast Visit the National Museum, once a king's palace. Displayed inside is a lovely collection of personal artifacts of the royal family, including photos, musical instruments, and many gifts received from the dignitaries of foreign countries. Begin a Mekong Riverboat trip with your guide on the mighty Mekong River to visit the famous & sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves. These caves, overlooking the confluence of the Mekong & Ou Rivers from on high, have been home to many thousands of Buddha images that were placed here by local people since 16th century, when King Setthathirat found the caves and declared them a holy spot. On return Visit Por Sa Paper Handicraft & textile area at Ban Xang Khong. Overnight in Luang Prabang.Day 6: Luang Prabang - Next destination (B)
After Breakfast, relax until your flight time to transfer you to the airport.
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Hotels:
2 Stars-Standard (STD)
B & P Hotel in Vientiane: www.laohotelgroup.org
Elephant Crossing Hotel in Vang Vieng: www.theelephantrossinghotel.com
Rama Hotel in Luang Prabang: www.ramahotel.net3 Stars-First Class (FST)
Orchid Hotel in Vientiane, Standard: www.lao-orchid.com
Vansana Hotel in Vang Vieng: www.vansanahotel-group.com
Manoluck Hotel in Luang Prabang: www.manoluckhotel.com4 Stars-Superior (SUP)
Novotel Hotel in Vientiane: ww.novotel.com
Vansana Hotel in Vang Vieng: www.vansanahotel-group.com
Grand Hotel in Luang Prabang: www.grandluangprabang.com5 Stars-Deluxe (DLX)
Settha Palace in Vientiane : www.setthapalace.com
Vansana in Vang Vieng: www.vansanahotel-group.com
Sovanaphoum in Luang Prabang: www.coloursofangsana.comPackage Includes:
- All land transport & transfers listed on the itinerary
- All Accommodations
- All meals as listed on the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- Services of an English Speaking guide throughout the tour
- All services as listed in the itinerary, including the Mekong river boat trip
- Drinking water/cold towels
- Lao Government Tax
Package Does Not Include:
- Laos visa fee
- Meals other than those mentioned in the program
- International and Domestic airport departure tax or tickets
- Personal drinks at meal times
- 3 % Bank charge (In case transfer cost by Credit Card)
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
