Stopover_Highlight: Vientiane-Plain Of Jars_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/soft adventure
Start City: 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 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-Xieng Khuang – Plain of Jars – Xieng Khuang (B)
The Plain of Jars is a extensive area around Phonsavan, surroundedby mountains,where massive stone urns of mysterious origin are scattered about in a least a dozen major groupings. Site 1, or Thoung Hai Hin (Stone
Jar Plain), is 15 km southwest of Phonsavan, and the largest of the sites, featuring 250 jars, mostly weighing
from 600kg to one ton each; the biggest of them weighing as much as six tons! After Brakfast, take a short flight to Xieng Khuang, Welcome to Xieng Khuang! Your guide will meet you at the airport upon arrival and bring you to your hotel for check-in, before escorting you to the Plain of Jars, an impressive archeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. Have lunch at a
local restaurant, and then continue to visit the old capital
of Muang Khun Province and nearby hilltribe villages.
They have a fascinating culture and a colorful history.
Return in the late afternoon to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Overnight in Xieng Khuang.Day 3: Xieng Khuang – Lao / Viet Nam Border – Tribal Villages - Silk Weaving Handicraft Villages – Thampiu
Cave - Hot Springs – Xieng Khuang (B)
After Breakfast, Sightseeing amongst ethnic minority peoples and observing their essentially unchanged culture, living close to nature. Have a lunch in a local restaurant before turning back. Visit Thai Dam and Thai Dang villages and a silk-weaving handicraft village. Continue back through the extensive rice-paddy region of the plateau. Stop at Thampiu Cave, which houses remarkable memorabilia of the war in Laos. On the way back we stop for a swim in natural hot-spring pool, before finally returning to Phonsavan to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Xieng Khuang.Day 4: Xieng Khuang – Luang Prabang – World Heritage Sites in Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang (B)Surrounded by thickly forested mountains and situated at the confluence of the Khan and Mekong Rivers, Luang Prabang has a tranquil, old world charm rarely found in Asia today. This fascinating town was the capital of the Lane Xang (million elephants) kingdom until the mid-sixteenth century. In colonial times it served as a provincial headquarters of the north. The legacy of the European presence here - well preserved French architecture and careful street planning – has blended delightfully with more than 30 gilded Buddhist temples to create a town rich in atmosphere and history. After Breakfast, Half day drive to the former Royal capital, Luang Prabang around 6h & half arrive in Luang Prabang, en route you stop to talk with local ethnic people who have built their houses and settle down along the road. Also enjoy the very beautiful landscape that will make you temporary forget your home town. Un on arrival, Your guide will bring you to your hotel. Then take a spin around Luang Prabang with your guide…and you will understand why it deserves the World Heritage title! Visit Wat Visoun, the site of impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao. 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! The rest of the day is your leisurely.
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 Temple Tours – next destination (B)
After breakfast 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. Transfer you to the airport for your flight to next destination
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Hotels:
2 Stars-Standard (STD)
B & P Hotel in Vientiane: www.laohotelgroup.org
Mali Hotel in Xieng Khuan
Rama Hotel in Luang Prabang: www.ramahotel.net3 Stars-First Class (FST)
Orchid Hotel in Vientiane: www.lao-orchid.com
Vansana Hotel in Xieng Khuang: www.vansanahotel-group.com
Manoluck hotel in Luang Prabang: www.manoluckhotel.com4 Stars-Superior (SUP)
Novotel Hotel in Vieniane, Superior: www.novotel.com
Vansana Hotel in Xieng Khuang: www.vansanahotel-group.com
Grand Hotel in Luang Prabang: www.grandluangprabang.com5 Stars-Deluxe (DLX)
Settha Palace in Vientiane: www.setthapalace.com
Vansana Hotel in Xieng Khuang: www.vansanahotel-group.com
Souvannaphoum Hotel in Luang Prabang: www.coloursofangsana.comPackage Includes:
- All land transport & transfers listed on the itinerary
- All Accommodations as listed
- 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
- Mekong boat trip
- Drinking water/cold towel
- Air ticket, Vientiane-Xieng Khuang & domestic airport tax
- NTA & Lao government tax
Package Does Not Include:
- Meals other than those mentioned in the program
- International departure tax and air tickets
- Personal drinks at meal times
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
