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ST OL 05 : VIENTIANE
( 4 days/ 3 nights ) starting from Vientiane - LuangPrabangLaos 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 areof 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: HoChiMinh City - Vientiane
Up on arrival at Wattaya international airport, meet your guide and transfer to hotel for checking in Afternoon visit to Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. Wat Ho Prakeo, once the home of the revered Emerald Buddha. That Luang Stupa, reputed to hold a sacred relic of the Lord Buddha. Pratuxai Victory Gate from which views of the surrounding city can be had
Day 2: Vientiane - LuangPrabang
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for morning flight to Vientiane . Boat cruise along the Mekong River to visit Pak Ou (Tham Ting) cave. a mystical pigrimage site above the river. Over the past five centuries, kings, princes, merchants, and peasants have come to the caves to worship, leaving behind more than 3,000 statues of the Buddha. Along the way visit Ban Sang Hai where they make traditional sticky rice liquor. Then continue to visit Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, Wat Visoun, Wat Prabath.
Day 3: LuangPrabang
Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Khuang Sy falls, visit villages en route. Return to town, visit Santi Chedi Stupa and Banh Phanom village, hill tribe H’Mong village on the way back to Luang Prabang. Afternoon visit to the old Royal Palace National Museum which was once home to the monarchy of old Laos . Afternoon climb up to Phousi Mountain for a great view of the city and the two rivers for sunset.
Day 4: LuangPrabang - Vientiane Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang at 11:20 then connect with your departure flight. End of services
Rate in USD per person - Valid ultil 30 April 2011 Currency Converter ----- Number Of Person ----- Class 1 per. 2 pers. 3-6pers. 7-10pers. 11-14pers. 16pers.+ Single Sup 2 Stars 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars Hotel Categories:
Cities Deluxe A Deluxe B First class Superior Standard Vientiane Settha Palace Lao Plaza Novotel Dokmaideng B&P / Inter Luang Prabang Pansea Phouvao Xieng Keo Villa Santi/ Le Calao Inn Sala Prabang/Phousi Haysoke/ Manoluck
Services Included:
- All Transfers and tours with English speaking local guide.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit for whole trip.
- Boat trip on mekong river.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit for whole trip.
- Domestic airtickets.
- Accommodation at hotels specified.
- Breakfast at hotel.
Not included:
- International air tickets to Vientiane.
- Lunches and dinners.
- 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:
Where Trip starts and ends in Hanoi; When All year round. Grade Moderate to Strenous. Accommodation Simple guest-houses (Standard),
Tourist-class hotels (Superior);Transport Private car or bus, boat, public ferry.. Meals As indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner);
Vietnam Open Tour
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