ST
OL 08 : EXPLORER
LAOS
( 8 days/ 7nights ) Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Xieng
Khuang - Luang Prabang - Pakse
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 mountains. Enjoy nightlife
in town. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
DAY
2. VANG VIENG - XIENGKHUANG
Breakfasr at hotel. Visit local market. Travel by car to Xieng
Khuang (240km - 6 hrs). Many stop-overs to visit, en route,
tribal villages. Arrive in Xieng Khuang in the afternoon.
Visit site 1&2 of the plain of the 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 - VIENTIANE ( flight
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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 flight to Vientiane. Meet your guide and transfer
to hotel. O/N in Vientiane.
DAY 6. VIENTIANE - PAKSE ( flight
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Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for early flight to
Paske. Meet your guide at Paske airport. Transfer to hotel
for check in. Travel by car to visit Wat Phou Champasack -
pre Angkorian temple ruins. Then continue the road to Bolaven
Highland to visit coffee, cardamom, tea, fruits and vegetables
plantation, visit Tad Fane falls... Bacjk to Paske for overnight.
DAY
7. PAKSE ( Elephant
riding )
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion by car to Khone Phapheng waterfalls
- the biggest in its kind in SE Asia. Elephant riding at Ban
Asa village. Back to Paske in late evening. Overnight in Paske.
DAY 8. PAKSE DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure until transfet to airport
for departure flight.
Rate
in USD per person Please
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Hotel |
1 pax |
02 pax |
3-6 pax |
7-10 pax |
11-14 pax |
15+1 FOC |
Singl. Suppl. |
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Hotel
Categories
| HOTEL |
VIENTIANE |
VANGVIENG |
XIENGKHUANG |
LPQ |
PAKSE |
| Deluxe |
Lao
Plaza |
Thavonsouk |
Maly |
The
Grand |
Pakse
Hotel |
| First
class |
Novotel |
Thavonsouk |
Maly |
Villa
Santi Resort |
Pakse
Hotel |
| Superior |
Royal
DMD |
Thavonsouk |
Maly |
Phousi |
Pakse
Hotel |
| Standard |
B&P
/ Day Inn |
Thavonsouk |
Maly |
Sanakeo |
Pakse
Hotel |
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.
- Accommodation at hotels specified with full board.
- Elephant Riding
- AirTicket
+ Airport tax : LuangPrabang - Vientiane, Vientiane - Pakse
- Guide's fee and expenses for whole trip.
Not
included:
- International air tickets to Vientiane
- 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 Vientiane -Laos |
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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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