ST OL
04
: LAOS OVERVIEW
( 5 days/ 4nights ) starting
from
VIENTIANE
- VANG VIENG - XIENG KHUANG - LUANG PRABANG
Laos in brief the people's
democratic Republic of Lao is located in the center
of in the center of Indochina, sharing borders with
China to north west, Thailand to west, Cambodia to
the south, and Vietnam to the east.
Laos has a population of a bout 5,5 millions inhabitants
and make up of 48 different ethnic groups with an
are of 236,800 square kilometres. Around 70 % of its
terrain is mountainous reaching a maximum elevation
of 2,820 m in Xieng Khouang province. The landscapes
of northern Laos and regions adjacent to Vietnam in
particular are dominated by hills. The Mekong river
is the main geographical feature in the west and in
fact, from a natural border with Thailand and some
areas. The Mekong flows through nearly 1,900 km of
Laos. In the south the Mekong reaches a breadth of
14 km, creating an area with thousands of land. The
capital Vientiane and all other major cities and towns
are located of the bank of the Mekong river, while
virtually every village depends on the vital bon between
the land and water. The first kingdom of laos is Lane
Xang kingdom (the Land of Million Elephants.)
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DAY
1. VIENTIANE - VANG VIENG
Up on arrival at Wattaya international airport, meet your
guide and transfer to hotel for checking in. In the afternoon,
Vientiane city tour. Visit that Luang (The great stupa), Patuxai
(Victory gate - Arc de Triomphe de Vientiane), Wat Sisaket,
Ho Pharkeo (National Museum), Wat Simuong, Wat Ongteu... Shop
at Talad Xao (Morning market). Then travel by car to Vang
Vieng (150km - 2 hrs). Visit Tham Jang caves, walk along Nam
Xong river bank, sunset beyond mountais. Enjoy nightlife in
town. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
DAY
2. VANG VIENG - XIENGKHUANG
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit local market. Travel by car
to Xieng Khuang (240km - 6hrs). Many stop-overs to visit,
en route. tribal villages. Arrive in Xieng Khuang in the afternoon.
Visit site 1 and 2 of the plain of jars. Overnight in Xieng
Khuang.
DAY 3. XIENGKHUANG - LUANG PRABANG
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit local market and special wood
carving shop. Travel by car to Luang Prabang (240km - 6hrs).
Many stop-overs to visit, en route, tribal villages. Arrive
in Luang Prabang in the afternoon. Luang Prabang city tour
including: Wat Visoun, That Makmo, Wat Sene. Climb up Phousi
hill to see sunset on Mekong river. O/N in Luang Prabang.
DAY
4. LUANG PRABANG
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to local boat Pier for boat
cruise along the Mekong river to visit Pak Ou caves. Along
the way, visit Ban Sang Hai where they make traditional sticky
rice liquor. Back to LBP at noon. In the afternoon, excursion
by car to Kuang Sy falls, visit villages en route. Return
to town, visit Ban Phanom village, hill tribe H'mong village
on the way back town. Sunset at Wat Siphaphoutthabat. O/N
in LBP.
DAY 5. LUANG PRABANG DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel. Visit local market, Wat Xieng Thong -
the most impressive temple in LPB and the national museum
of LPB (former Royal Palace). Free at leisure until transfer
to airport for departure flight.
Rate in USD per person
| Hotel |
1 pax |
02 pax |
3-6 pax |
7-10 pax |
11-14pax |
15+1 FOC |
Singl. Suppl. |
| Standard |
815 |
438 |
334 |
239 |
185 |
166 |
53 |
| Superior |
866 |
462 |
360 |
264 |
211 |
193 |
80 |
| First
Class |
892 |
472 |
369 |
273 |
221 |
201 |
97 |
| Deluxe |
958 |
510 |
407 |
313 |
257 |
240 |
125 |
Hotel Categories:
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HOTEL |
VANG VIENG |
XIENGKHUANG |
LUANG PRABANG |
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Deluxe |
Thavonsouk |
Maly |
The Grand |
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First class |
Thavonsouk |
Maly |
Villa Santi Resort |
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Superior |
Thavonsouk |
Maly |
Phousi |
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Standard |
Thavonsouk |
Maly |
Sanakeo |
Services
Included:
- All Transfers by private car or bus as mentioned in tour
program.
-
English/French speaking local guide.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit for whole trip.
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Boat trip on mekong river
- Accommodation at hotels specified
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Breakfast at hotel
- Guide's fee and expenses for whole trip.
Not
included:
- International air tickets to Vientiane
-
Lunches and dinners
- Laotian visa fee of USD 20.00 net per person ( stamped in
Bangkok)
- Laotiane visa upon arrival at USD 30- net per person
- Expenditure of a personal nature, such as ; personal insurance,
drinks, souvenirs and laundry, etc
- Departure airport tax in Vientiane = USD10.00 net per person
Trip Summary :
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Where: |
Trip starts in Vientiane and ends in LuangPrabang |
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When: |
All year round; |
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Grade: |
Moderate to Strenous; |
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Accommodation: |
Tourist-class hotels (Standard and clean hotel), |
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Transport: |
Private car or bus, boat, public ferry, |
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Meals: |
As indicated;
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |
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