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ST OL 09 LAOS EXPLORE 7 days/ 6 nights
VIENTIANE – PLAIN OF JARS - LUANG PRABANG – VIENTIANELaos 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 between the land and water. The first kingdom of laos is Lane Xang kingdom (the Land of Million Elephants.)
DAY 01 VIENTIANE ARRIVAL
Arrive in Vientiane. Meet your guide at the airport, transfer to hotel for check in. In the afternoon, city tour. Visit That Luang Stupa, Pratuxai, Ho Prakeo, Wat Sisaket. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 02 VIENTIANE – XIENG KHOUANG
Free until transfer to domestic airport to fly to Phonsavan, Xieng Khouang Province. Meet by local guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Proceed by car or van to visit the first and second site of the Plain of Jars. Afternoon, 32 km drive to visit the old capital of Xieng Khouang ( Muong Khoune ) which live some ethnic of H’mong. Return to town in late afternoon. Accommodation at Hotel.
DAY 03 XIENG KHOUANG
Drive to Muong Kham to the natural hot spring water 64 km. On the way stop at minority villages to see their everyday life at Thajok village and visit Tham Piou cave. Return to Phonsavanh in the afternoon. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 XIENG KHUANG- LUANG PRABANG
Visit local market of Phonsavanh. Free until transfer to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon, visit main highlights of Luang Prabang: Vat Visoune, Vat Aham, Phousi hill for overlooking the view of Luang Prabang and Vat Mai Souvannaphoumaram, Vat Xieng Thong - the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang and National Museum known as former Royal King’s Palace. Overnight at hotel
DAY 05 LUANG PRABANG
Transfer to local pier of Luang Prabang to embark traditional boat trip up on the stream of Mekong River to visit Pak Ou caves. En route, stop over to visit Ban Xang Hai where distillation sticky rice wine can be seen. Then visit the sacred Buddha cave where the thousand Buddha images can be seen and return to Luang Prabang to continue visiting Ban Phanom, near by Henri Mouhot’s tomb, the weaving village of Lao Lu textiles. Overnight at hotel in town.
DAY 06 LUANG PRABANG – VIENTIANE
Visit Ban Xang Khong, a weaving and handmade mulberry paper’s village. Free until transfer to domestic airport to fly to to Vientiane. Pick up and transfer to accom. Look in at the Morning Market with its Lao handicraft products, silk, gold, antique silver. See the sunset from beside the Mekong River. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 07 VIENTIANE – DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for departure flight. End of service
Rate in USD per person - Valid Until 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 Accommodation applying in this trip ( click to see ):
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 Xiengkhoang Vansana Vansana Vansana Maly Maly Services Included:
- All Transfers by private car or bus as mentioned in tour program.
- English/French speaking local guide.
- AirTicket : Vientiane - LuangPrabang.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit for whole trip.
- Boat trip on mekong river.
- Accommodation at hotels specified.
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Guide's fee and expenses for whole trip.
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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