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HIGHLIGHT OF LUANG PRABANG AND VIENTIANE

5 DAY(S) City Breaks

Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Kuangsi waterfall - Vientiane

Description

Within 5 days, this tour give you chance to visit the two main cities of Laos. Let yourself be welcomed by the tranquility of atmosphere and richness of culture at this Buddhism country by joining Luang Prabang city tour and visiting splendid natural scenery, cultural sights and the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. Experience local life by visiting Phosi Market and then enjoying the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall.

Highlights

  • Discover Luang Prabang - the best preserved city in South East Asia
  • Enjoy exploring the mountain Phousi for a majestic sunset panorama over the city
  • Explore the mysterious Pak Ou caves with thousands of Buddha statues
  • Visit the local rice wine-making village Ban Xanghai and hand-weaving village Ban Phanom
  • Visiting the sights of Vientiane, the capital on a guided wander through its top sights, visit famous temples and local market for shopping

Itinerary

Welcome to Luang Prabang, perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. 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 a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi 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 the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Please note: Standard check in time is 14:00. Early check in is subject to availability of the hotel.

After breakfast, we 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 to the last sovereign. Continue to explore some of the major sights in this faboulous city, including the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, its exterior architecture is remarkable with decorated guilded stuccoes and doorways, a “tree of life” mosaic pattern set in coloured glass on the back wall and its three tiered roofs sweeping low to the ground representing classical Laotian architecture. 
Afternoon we then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.  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 Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking and Ban Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
 

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. 
Have breakfast at hotel and check out. Transfer to visit the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. Head to airport for your flight to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Upon your arrival, welcomed by our tour guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Vientiane. 
 

After breakfast , star your city tour from the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. 

In the afternoon, visit Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng and Wat Haisok. We pass by the major shopping area continuing to the Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad Kouadin where various goods are displayed for sale; including fresh food, household goods, souvenirs, textiles, gold, silver and antiques. Overnight in Vientiane. 
 

Have breakfast at hotel and check out. Free time at leisure until transfer to airport for your departure flight. End of services. 

Inclusion

  • Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Accommodation in Double/ twin share with breakfast
  • English speaking guide 
  • Admission fees to indicated sights
  • Meals: as mentioned in the program 
  • Tax and service charge
  • Luggage handling, bottles of drinking water every day
     

Exclusion

  • Visa on arrival 
  • Any flight does not mentioned and international tax
  • Travel insurance
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Hotel/Room upgrade
  • Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
  • Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
     
 

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