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 IMPRESSIVE LAOS 

(7 days/ 6 nights)

Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang - Nongkhoiw - Oudomxay - Pakbeng - HoueiSay

 

The trip starts from Vientiane. We  venture into northern Laos which is home to a wide array of hill tribe group including Hmong, Khmu and Tai Dam (Black Thai) and Lu. The verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colorful local population makes for an unforgettable experience. We visit the beautiful town of Luang Prabang ,  and  cruises up along the mighty Mekong River to HoueiSay then to Thailand.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

. Vientiane

. Vang Vieng                    

. Enchanting town of Luang Prabang

. Khouangsi wtaerfall

. Pak Ou cave                         

. Mekong cruise 

. Nongkhoiw 

. Oudomxay

. Pakbeng     

. HoueiSay  

                         

 

Detailed itinerary:

 

Day 1: Arrival - Vientiane

On arrival at Wattay Airport, you are met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. A city tour acquaints us with the major sights of the capital. We visit the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, then take a walk to the nearby sight 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 Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.

 

Day 2: Vientiane - Vang Vieng

After breakfast, we are heading out of the town by route no. 13th north. This day, we travel north by roads to Vang Vieng with stopover at the archaeological sight of Vang Xang dating back from the 11th   century. On arrival at Vang Vieng, we cross the Nam Song River to Tham Jang caves and then enjoy a short trek through the breathtaking mountain landscape to Tam None Cave and some hill villages. Today ends with a spectacular view of the sunset over the Nam Song River. Overnight in Vang Vieng. (B)

Day 3: Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang

An early morning start to drive to Luang Prabang by 13th north route, The Luang Prabang which is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The road conditions are good pave, along the way, the unequalled scenery with a mixture of steep terraced fields and hill villages make for an interesting journey, we take a short stop some hill tribe villages for taking photo and greet the villagers, they are friendly and also warm welcome visitors, The Muang Xieng Nguen is next stop, we take few minute brake for observing the local lifestyle prior arriving Luang Prabang. On arrival in Luang Prabang, we visit 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 sacred, gilded stupa and 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 in Luang Prabang. (B)

Day 4: Luang Prabang - Khouangsi Waterfall - Luang Prabang

This morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice. Breakfast; and excursion to most beautiful waterfall, you will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known weaving village, return to the city by late evening for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang (B)

 

Day 5: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou cave - Nongkhoiw

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 traditional boat leisure 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 distillation of local rice wine and continue boating up leisurely trip on the Nam Ou River to Nongkhoiw. Along the way we stop to visit at Thai Lu village at Ban Pak Jak, Ban Nongkham, weaving village, Ban Muang Souen and arriving Nongkhoiw by late afternoon. Overnight in Nongkhoiw.(B, L, D)

Day 6: Nongkhoiw - Oudomxay - Pakbeng

Breakfast, upon leaving Nongkhoiw, we start to drive into the most mountainous area of Laos. The road conditions are some part good pave and some are rugged road; however many villages dot the hillsides and the undulating terrain make for an interesting journey. En route, we can make stop as you please to stretch your legs and visit the Hmong, Khmu, Black Thai and Lu ethnic minority people, Hmong hill tribe people at Ban Songja and Ban Jarong, They are all friendly and interesting and arrival at Oudomxay city then heading out the town to Pakbeng, along the way, we visit some Khmu, Tai Dam (Black Thai), Hmong villages and arrive at Pakbeng and enjoy the daily evening. hill tribe market before check in into hotel. Overnight in Pakbeng.(B,L, D)

Day 7: Pakbeng - HoueiSay

This morning, we embark on a traditional boat, upstream on Magic of Mekong River. This portion of the Mekong River is not too large but both banks of the river are bordered by very beautiful mountain ranges and green forest. Along the way, we stop over at Ban Houeilampen to visit the Hmong hill tripe people, who are very poor but have unique culture. On arrival at HoueiSay and taking a ferry boat crossing Mekong to Chiangkhong (Thailand). (B, L)

 

Tour cost in US dollar per person in group of

IMPRESSIVE  LAOS

Standard

First Class

Superior Class

2 pax

US$ 786

US$ 830

US$ 893

3 - 6 pax

US$ 623

US$ 667

US$ 728

7 - 10 pax

US$ 457

US$ 502

US$ 563

11 - 14 pax

US$ 366

US$ 411

US$ 473

15 - 19 pax

US$ 353

US$ 397

US$ 460

20 pax & up

US$ 344

US$ 387

US$ 450

Single room suppl.

US$ 101/pers.

US$157 /pers.

US$178 /pers.

Full board suppl.

US$ 77/pers.

US$ 87/pers.

US$ 107/pers.

HOTEL USED IN THIS TOUR

 

CITY/AREA

Standard Class

First Class Superior Class

VIENTIANE

Inter City  hotel, Royal Dokmaideng hotel Novotel hotel Lao Plaza Hotel

VANG VIENG

Phou Angkham hotel Xayo Riverside hotel Nam Song Hotel

LUANG PRABANG

Phousi hotel Villa Santi hotel, Villa Santi Resort hotel. Grand Luang Prabang Hotel

NONGKHOIW

Phaiboun guest house Phaiboun guest house Phaiboun guest house

PAKBENG

Pakbeng Lodge hotel Pakbeng Lodge hotel Pakbeng Lodge hotel

NOTES

The higher hotel category (Deluxe class) can be arranged  upon request

 

INCLUDING : Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver +  Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner  + Accommodation:  twin sharing room at the below  mentioned hotel or similar one  +   English or French speaking guide +  Entrance fee to indicated sights + Boat trip.

NOT INCLUDING : Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa to Laos, flight in/ out Laos, any optional additional tours or activities during free time,...

TRIP NOTES:

     The itinerary is corrected at the time of viewing. Occcasionally, our itineraries change as we make improvement that stem from our past traveller's comments and our own research or due to local conditions or circumstances beyond our control. This includes festival, pubplic holidays, weather and flight delay,... that may effect the itinerary.

     Laos is developing countries whose infrastructure, values, customs, standard may different from what you expect in your home land. Road condition are poor, accommodation and transportation may be basic in remote area.

<      Daily breakfast (B), 03 lunches (L) and 02 dinners (D) are included on this trip. Other meals are at client’s expenses. However, the trip with full board meal is arranged upon request.

     The dress standards are conservative thoughout Asia. Loose, lightweight, long clothing are all respectful and cool in Asian hot climate. In addition to your items of personal clothing, we suggest you to bring trainer or sneaker shoes, jacket for cold weather, torch/flash light, hat, rain coat for wet season, sun cream, sunglasses, daypack, toiletries and small towel, insect repellent.

     The zigzag road between Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang takes us almost 6hrs drive including villages stop visit, however, in case of you are allergy with long driving crisscross road, necessary medicine should be carried.  

ü      Boat between Luang Prabang – Nongkhoiw is usually provide a motor boat with maximum 4 – 6 passengers, dry season will caused us difficult, but raining season mosquito repellent is required

 ü     Boat between Pakbeng – HoueiSay takes 6 hrs and the border between Laos-Thailand at HoueiSay close at 04:00pm

 

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