6 DAYS - 5 DAYS : VIENTIANE – VANG VIENG – LUANGPRABANG

Itinerary:
 
Day 01: Arrival - Vientiane (L)

 
On arrival at Wattay Airport or Friendship Bridge, you are met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. On the banks of the Mekong River, Vientiane is the charming and fascinating capital of Laos. This small town conjures up exotic images, with the curious mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French influences. We explore the town this afternoon; with Wat Sisaket which is the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. This amazing structure features remarkable frescoes and Buddha images. The following sight is Haw Prakeo, the former royal temple of Laos monarchy, where previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Statue. We then visit the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph before continuing to the famous That Luang Stupa.
Overnight in the Hotel in Vientiane.
 
Day 02: Vientiane - Vang Vieng (B/L)
 
The journeys northwards begin as depart the town and drive through the Atacular countryside towards the mountain region. Along the way we visit the busy and colorful market of Thalat where various hill tribes come to trade their goods and buy previsions. A next stop of our trip is Vang Xang, famous for the archeological site dating back 11th century. We reach our final destination, Vang Vieng, which is nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. The small and tranquil village of Vang Vieng is rapidly developed with the advent of tourist, but the beautiful scenery with a mixture of quiet water and limestone outcrops unchanged for century. After checking into hotel we take a wander to catch our first glimpse of this hill town.
Overnight in the hotel in Vang Vieng.
 
Day 03: Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang (B/L)

 
Heading out of town we explore the famous cave of Tham Jang that was once used by local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders. We also cross the river to Ban Huai Ngai, a very pleasant village where we can explore the different local lifestyle. Upon leaving Vang Vieng, the roads begin to deteriorate; however the stunning mountain scenery makes for an interesting journey. We wind our way through Kasi and Phoukhoune to Luang Prabang. This town with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop has been claimed by UNESCO to be "the best preserved traditional city in South East Asia ". There is little traffic on Luang Prabang roads and monks in orange robes scurry in all directions carrying umbrellas to shade themselves from the Sun.
Overnight in the hotel Luang Prabang.
 
Day 04: Luang Prabang - City Tours (B/L)
 
Visit the former Royal Palace has been turned into a National Museum . This interesting structure displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. We also have enough time this day to explore some other landmarks, including the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the Wat Mai with five tiered roofs.
After lunch we take a drive (30 km South) to visit Kuangsi Waterfall, which, though not very high, is spectacular and really beautiful with its green surroundings as the preserved National park. We stop en-route to visit Ban Na Oune, a small village of a hill-tribe group “Hmong”, probably the best-known minority group in Laos. Just before arriving at Kuangsi waterfall, there is another village of Khmu minority group, namely Ban Tha Pane that we will visit. There is plenty of time for relaxing and a swim in cool water, before we head back to Luang Prabang . A visit to Luang Prabang would be not complete without climbing 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a beautiful sunset view of the Mekong River.
Overnight in the hotel in Luang Prabang.
 
Day 05: Luang Phrabang - Pakou Caves (B/L)

 
Today, we continue our city tour, seeing the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, which nestles at the meeting of the Mekong and the Nam Khan River . The temple structures are decorated in various ways with gilded stuccoes and doorways. The main Sim has a marvelous 'tree of life' mosaic pattern on an outer wall. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River , which also gives us a taste of the tranquil countryside and an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at Ban Xang Hai to visit the rice wine distillation. Upon disembarking, we drive to the famous weaving village of Ban Phanom where shoppers have a chance to try their hand at bargaining.
Overnight in the hotel in Luang Prabang.
 
Day 06: Luang Prabang - Departure (B)
 
After breakfast have free time wandering around the town before transfer to the airport for flight departure.
 
Included:

• Accommodation with daily breakfast at hotels mentioned
• Meals : as mention in program B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner base on local restaurant
• Local English Transfer services in a private air-conditioned Van , Bus
• Entrance fees as itinerary
• Domestic air ticket
• Boat trip as mention in program
• Village entrance fee
• Local Village guide to follow
• Trekking permit
• Fresh water and wet wipe during day tour
 
Excludes:
 
• Soft and alcohol Drinks during the trip
• Meal not mention in inclusive
• International Air ticket
• Visa approval and fees for Laos with cost 30-45 $/pax Depend on Nationality
• Personal insurance & Tips
 
NOTES:
 
• Christmas and New Year's dinner supplement (will be advised on time of booking)
• FOC in half twin sharing room and the air ticket is not include in tour fare
• Child under 5 years is free of charge
• Child over 5 years , stay with parents with extra bed is 70 % of adult fare
• Child over 12 years is adult fare