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.)
Day 1 : Arrival –Vientiane
On arrival at the Vientiane Capital, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Vientiane is a charming and fascinating capital, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. After a short rest, we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Enroute to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
Overnight in Vientiane
Day 2: Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake (B/…/…)
After breakfast, we head out of the city. We make our way to Nam Ngum, a huge reservoir created by damming the Nam Ngum River, stopping over at Ban Keun, which is famous for its salt extraction plant and a village of local Lao rice wine wishky distillation. On arrival at the lake, we embark on a long tail boat visiting fisherman villages in varied islets. We visit some beautiful islets and take a short walk to explore the lifestyle of the local fishmen. On return, [if time permits], perhaps you might experience gambling at legal Lao casino located in the valley where you can enjoy an ideal landscape for anyone seeking for an overview of lake when the heat becomes unbearable in city. We return to Vientiane by late evening. Overnight in Vientiane
Day 3: Vientiane – Departure (B/…/…)
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the handweaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to airport for departure. End of service
