Best of Laos

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

• Experience the French colonial charm of Lao’s capital, Vientiane.
• Soak up the green hills and sparkling gold temples of Luang Prabang.
• Discover the impressive archaeological site - Plain of Jars and Pac Ou Cave.

⇒ Tour grade: Easy (customizable)
⇒ Trip code: VS04 (private tour/ what is it?)
⇒ Trip duration: 5 days/ 4 nites
⇒ Destinations: Vientiane - Xiengkhouang - Luangprabang - Pak Ou Cave. 
⇒ Meals included: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinner (Allow extra Meal budget minimum $20US/per day).
⇒ Transports: Private Car or Bus, Flight, Pak Ou Cave Boat.
⇒ Accommodation: 4 night in hotels.
⇒ Tour guides: English speaking tour guides (other languages are available upon request with different service rates).

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Accommodation based on twin shared room at selected hotels with daily breakfast
• Meals : Breakfast , 4 Lunch , 4 Dinner as mention in program.
• Profestional English Speaking tour guide or other languages upon request.
• Transfer services in a private air-conditioned Van , Bus.
• Entrance fees as itinerary.
• Boat trip on stated in each program.
• 1 FOC for tour leader in Twin sharing  room , based on 15 paying pax mini mum.
• Fresh water and wet wipe during day tour.
• Service charge and government tax.

TOUR EXCLUDES:

• Soft and alcohol Drinks during the trip.
• Domestic & International flights.
• Visa approval and fees for Laos with cost 35$/pp.
• Personal insurance  & Tips.
   

Contact Person: Steven Quinn E-Mail: sales@indochinapioneer.com Call Us: +84 43715 3627 | Fax: +84 43715 3626 Customize this tour | Hotline: +84 983 145 799

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BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 :   Arrival – Vientiane
Day 2 :   Vientiane - Xiengkhouang
Day 3 :   Xiengkhouang - Luangprabang
Day 4 :   Luangprabang - Pak Ou Cave  
Day 5 :   Luangprabang - Departure

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 : Arrival – Vientiane ( L, D)
On arrival in Vientiane Capital, you are met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane

Day 2 : Vientiane - Xiengkhouang ( B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel , free at leisure until your short afternoon flight to Xiengkhouang, which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and 1973. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Phonsavanh

Day 3 : Xiengkhouang - Luangprabang ( By Road ) ( B, L, D)
Early morning, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Then heading out the this small town to Luang Prabang, on the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly and welcome you to visit. After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang Prabang. The journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After checking into hotel, [if time permits] we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.  Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 4 : Luangprabang - Pak Ou Cave  ( B, L, D)
Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as 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 the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 5 : Luangprabang - Departure (B)
Breakfast, visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which 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, and the Central Market are not to be missed. We visit these sights in the morning before catching a flight departs this small, charming city of former royal capital

                             Wishing you an Unforgetable Holiday with Indochina Pioneer!

This tour is private and can be well tailor-made to suite your travel needs. As a result the price is quoted in US dollars and per person basis. The final price will be privately quoted upon your own number of participants, time of travel, grade of hotel rooms and other detailed services. Please click on BOOK button and fill in the requested information then our travel consultant will customize the best value holiday for you. Thank you!
 

♦ REMARKS:
1. We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina particularly, hotel price makes up most of the cost of your holiday in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. All of our prices are calculated upon twin-shared basis. h
2. Price base in twin share basis accomodation.
3. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
4. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.
 

The hotels listed below are just suggestive for the best valued of this Vietnam Luxury Holiday Package 5 day trip, yet Indochina Pioneer also offers more options of our own hand-picked hotels with different levels or to customize your hotel requests to match your own taste and budget. Please kindly Contact us for more favourable deals.