LA5-02: LAOS TREASURE
5 days - 4 nights tour
Vientiane - Xiengkhuang - Luang Prabang
Day 1: Vientiane - Arrival (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 - Xiengkhuang (B/L) We
board a 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 (the capital town of Xiengkhuang).
Day
3: Xiengkhuang - Luang Prabang by road (B/L)
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 at Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou
Cave (B/L) 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: Luang Prabang - Departure (B) 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.
Type of
tour:
Private tour Easy
tour
Departure:
Any day. The detail program can be changed base on your arrival and
departure time.
Hotel accommodation as specific or similar
Domestic air ticket Vientiane - Xiengkhuang Private
car/mini van Boat
trip on Mekong River All
entrance fees English
speaking guide All
meals as per program
Exclusive:
Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
International flight and international airport tax on departure
Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips Lao Visa-pick
up at airport with cost from 30$-42USD/pax depend on nationality of client
Luxury hotels
We
board a 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 (the capital town of Xiengkhuang).
Day
3: Xiengkhuang - Luang Prabang by road (B/L)
Private tour
