LAOS COMPASS
(10 days/ 9 nights)
Vientiane - Xieng Khouang - Pakse - Khong Island - Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Day 1:Arrival -Vientiane
On arrival at Wattay Airport or Friendship Bridge you are met and transferred to hotel. An afternoon city tour takes in Hophrakeo, Vat Sisaket, Patousay and Thatluang Stupa. O/N in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane - Xieng Khouang
A short morning flight to Xieng Khouang, one of Laos's biggest plateaus. On arrival, we have time to visit the impressive archaeological Plains of Jars, Muang Khouane and see Hmong and Lao hill tribe people, all freindly and welcoming. O/N in Phonesavanh.(B)
Day 3: Xieng Khouang - Vientiane
At leisure. We take a flight back to Vientiane. The afternoon, we continue our sightseeing tour of Vientiane, including the National Cultural Ethnic Park and the elaborate Buddha Park. O/N inVientiane. (B)
Day 4: Vientiane - Pakse
Today, we reboard a flight to Pakse. On arrival we enjoy a boat trip to Champasak where we have chance to explore a complex of ancient Khmer temples and Buddhist shrines. O/N in Khong Island.(B)
Day 5: Khong Island
Venturing into southern Laos we spend a full day in Khong Island, visiting such sites as Liphi waterfalls, the fishermen (Ban Khone), the ruin of French runway and the old bridge. O/N in Khong Island.( B)
Day 6:Khong Island - Pakse
The great waterfalls of Khonephanpheng is also visited this morning before we leave for Pakse. On the way, you make stop at Phou Asa for an elephant excursion through many hill tribe villages. O/N in Pakse. (B)
Day 7:Pakse - Vientiane - Luang Prabang
We travel by air via Vientiane to Luang Prabang. This tranquil town is featured by brightly painted temples and pagodas, narrow streets, scenic surrounding mountainsides. Luang Prabang boasts one of Laos's most delightfull places.On arrival , we visit the town with Vat Visoun, Vat Aham, Vat Phousy hill, Vat Xieng Thong Temple, Vat Mai. O/N in Luang Prabang.(B)
Day 8:Luang Prabang - Pakou - Luang Prabang
Heading out of Luang Prabang, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also provides us a taste of the tranquil countryside and an interesting visit to Pak Ou Cave, Tam Tinh Cave and Ban Xang Hai. On return trip, we make stop at Ban Phanom village well known for brocade weaving. O/N in Luang Prabang. (B)
Day 9: Luang
Prabang - Vientiane
The central market and the interesting National Museum are not be missed on our sightseeing tour of Luang Prabang this morning. We then board a flight back to the capital city. O/N in Vientiane (B)
Day 10:Vientiane - Departure
If time permits we have chance to visit the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong. The tour ends after your transfer to Wattay Airport or Friend ship Bridge for departure. (B)
| Tour cost in US dollar per person in a group of | LAOS COMPASS |
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Standard |
First Class |
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2 pax |
US$ 1528 |
US$ 1582 |
3 - 6 pax |
US$ 1387 |
US$ 1441 |
7 - 10 pax |
US$ 1263 |
US$ 1318 |
11 - 14 pax |
US$ 1196 |
US$ 1255 |
15 - 19 pax |
US$ 1144 |
US$ 1199 |
20 pax & up |
US$ 1106 |
US$ 1161 |
Single room suppl. |
US$ 168/pers. |
US$ 202/pers. |
Full board suppl. |
US$ 163/pers. |
US$ 189/pers. |
Air ticket Vientiane - Xieng Khouang -
Vientiane, Vientiane - Pakse - Vientiane, Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Accommodation in hotels or guesthouses ( twin shared room)
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