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Laos
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The delightful
Luang Prabang Town is endowed with a legacy of beautiful temple,
French Indochine architecture. This tranquil town has been
claimed by UNESCO to be "the best preserved traditional city in
South East Asia". This trip is carefully designed for those who
want to explore in some depth this enchanting town and the local
lifestyle |
HIGHLIGHTS
. Luang Prabang
. Phousi Hill
. Wat Xieng Thong
. National Museum
. Pakou Caves
. Ban Xanghai
. Ban Phanom
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LENGHTH:
3 days /
2 nights |
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Day 1: Arrival - Luang Prabang
On arrival at Luang Prabang Airport , you are met by our guide
and transferred to hotel. The royal capital of the former Lane
Xang Kingdom, Luang Prabang with its gleaming temple roofs,
colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop, retains an
unique charm rarely found in all Asia. Here is plenty to see,
some of which are the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the
Srilankalese styled temple of That Marko, the shrine of Wat Aham
and the five tiered roof Wat Mai. We visit these sites in a half
day guided tour before embarking on a climb up to Phousi Hill
for a beautiful panorama view from the town center to the mighty
Mekong River. There are 329 steps leading us on zigzag way past
various temples to the sacred, gilded stupa of Wat Phousi at the
summit. O/N in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pakou Caves - Luang
Prabang
Today we continue seeing this charming town with the famous Wat
Xieng Thong, which nestles at the meeting of the Mekong and the
Nam Khan River. The temple structures are decorated in various
ways with gilded stuccoes ,doorways and marvellous tree life
mosaic pattern on an outer wall, representing the ancient temple
architecture of Luang Prabang. We board a boat for a leisurely
trip on the Mekong River, stopping en route at Ban Xang Hai to
visit the distillation of potent local rice wine. Upon leaving
this riverside village we wave our way through the stunning
mountain landscape to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. They are
crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of
various shapes and sizes, all brought there by devout villagers.
We explore these famous grottos and cruise back to Luang Prabang
Town. On arrival we catch a short drive to Ban Phanom , a well
known weaving village of the Tai Lue people who used to make
royal silk weaving textiles for the Lao former royal family. O/N
in Luang Prabang. (B,L)
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Departure
The exploration of Luang Prabang Town would not be complete
without a visit to the national museum at the former Royal
Palace. This interesting structure displays a lovely collection
of treasures and artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao
culture dating from the days of the early kings right through
the last sovereign. We spend our time to see this museum and
enjoy a walk around the nearby old quarter streets or simply
relax at riverside bar. The trip ends after your transfer to
Luang Prabang Airport for departure. (B)
TRIP NOTE:
- LAOS IS A DEVELOPPING COUNTRY
WHOSE INFRASTRUCTURE MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR
HOME LAND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE POOR AND THE ACCOMOODATION IS
SIMPLE IN REMOTE AREAS.
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THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE
TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE
IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR
OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND
OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER
AND FLIGHT DELAY,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.
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THE TRIP INCLUDES SOME MEALS AS
MENTIONED AT THE ITINERARY HOWEVER OUR GUIDE WILL BE ON HAND TO
ADVISE YOU AS FAR THE AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY
LOCAL FOOD AT YOUR OWN BUDGET. THE MEAL COST IS ALL DEPENDING ON
YOUR CHOICE OF EATING PLACE. THE PACKAGE TOUR WITH FULL BOARD
MEAL IS ARRANGED UPON REQUEST .
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THE
DRESS STANDARDS ARE CONSERVATIVE THROUGHOUT ASIA. LOOSE ,
LIGHTWEIGHT, LONG CLOTHING ARE ALL RESPECTFUL COOL IN ASIAN HOT
CLIMATE. IN ADDITION TO YOUR ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING, WE
SUGGEST YOU TO BRING TRAINER OR SNEAKER SHOES, TORCH/FLASH
LIGHT, HAT, RAIN COAT FOR WET SEASON, SUN CREAM, SUNGLASSES,
DAYPACK, TOILETRIES AND SMALL TOWER, INSECT REPELLENT.
TRIP PRICE IN US$ PER PERSON
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LUANG PRABANG STOPVER
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Group Size of |
Standard Class |
First Class
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Superior Class |
Deluxe Class
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2 - 3 Pers. |
US$215 |
US$253 |
US$277 |
US$344 |
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4 - 6 Pers. |
US$179 |
US$217 |
US$241 |
US$308 |
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7 - 10 Pers. |
US$153 |
US$190 |
US$214 |
US$281 |
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11 Pers. & up |
US$1349
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US$176 |
US$200 |
US$267 |
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Single room sup. |
US$45/pers
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US$73/pers
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US$91/pers
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US$142/pers
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Full board sup. |
US$32/pers
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US$35/pers
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US$39/pers
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US$42/pers
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INCLUDING
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Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
+ Meal as
mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
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Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotels or similar
one
+ English or
French speaking guide
+ Entrance fee
to indicated sights
+ Boat trip in
Luang Prabang
NOT
INCLUDING
Other meals,
tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal
expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/ out of Laos, any
optional additional tours or activities during free time,
surcharge for peak season, local holiday days and gala dinner
HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIP
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LIST OF HOTELS USED ON THIS
TRIP
( Click To View Your Hotels) |
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STANDARD CLASS |
FIRST CLASS |
SUPERIOR CLASS
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DELUXE CLASS
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Luang Prabang |
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Manoluck Hotel (ROH), Haysoke Hotel or similar one
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Muang
Luang Hotel (ROH), Le Parasol Blanc Hotel (ROH), Phousi
Hotel (Del.room) or similar one |
Grand
Luang Prabang Hotel (Del.room), Villa Santi Resort (Del.room),
Villa Santi Hotel (Del.room) or similar one |
Maison Souvanaphoum Hotel (Verandah room) or similar one
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