Tours International: 6Days/5nights : Vietiane-Vang Vieng-Luang Prabang : NT-04
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City of Departure: Vietiane
City/Province: Luang Prabang
Price: $0 |
City of Destination: Luang Prabang
Duration of tour: 6Days/5nights
Country: Laos
Status: Active |
Full Description: 6Days/5nights : Vietiane-Vang Vieng-Luang Prabang : NT-04
Package Name: Stopover_Hightlight Overland: Vientiane-Vang Vieng-World Heritage:
Trip Description: Stands on Mekong River Bank and neibouring border with Nongkhai Province,Thailand, Vientiane is the capital of Laos, has been become the main business centre since the capital had been moved from the old Elephant kingdom, known as Luang Prabang. With its population around 1million, Vientiane is the largest and busiest city in Laos.
Itinerary:
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN VIENTIANE – VISIT LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS – VIENTIANE:
Arrive at Vientiane airport, and after customs & immigration formalities, transfer with your guide to your hotel. Enjoy a city tour to Wat Sisaket with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues. Visit Wat Simuang and Wat Prakeo, which was the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha, which today lives in Bangkok. There are many excellent restaurants in Vientiane, and you will easily find something to suit your taste. Lunch served at local, Visit the huge golden That Luang monument, where all Lao citizen respect as holy pagoda. Visit Vientiane's own Victory Monument, which looks like the Arc de Triumphe. This was built at the end of the Indochina wars with money rumoured to be American, and earmarked for the airport’s new runway. Thus the departing Americans dubbed this monument the vertical runway! Have a look at the lovely arches inside the monument.Sunset at along Mekong River Bank.
Meals: Lunch
Accom: See List
DAY 2: VIENTIANE – MORNING MARKET – VANG VIENG:
After Breakfast at Hotel, Visit Morning Market, first market in Vientiane, to spend time shopping on your own. Drive to Vang Vieng, about 2.5 hours from the capital. Once a key military airfield during the Indochina wars, the town’s central feature is the long-abandoned runway along the eastern side of town. On the west side, a small river separates the town from the nearby caves & mountains, which can easily be visited from town. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant en route. Explore the town with your guide. Return to your hotel for a relax
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: Vansana Hotel
DAY 3: VANG VIENG – MARKET – THAM JANG CAVES – LUANG PRABANG:
After breakfast at hotel, check out of your hotel; visit the local market and then the Tham Jang caves through which flows a crystal clear stream. Drive to Luang Prabang, drive passes through splendid scenery and past many panoramic lookout points on the winding mountaintop road. There are several stops en route to take in the scenery. Lunch served at Local, Arrive in Luang Prabang, check into the hotel, and enjoy an exploring the former royal capital & crown jewel of the ancient Lane Xang Empire (pronounced ‘lan sang’) – the Land of a Million Elephants. Shopping Night Market, return to Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: See List
DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN LUANG PRABANG – LUANG PRABANG:
After Breakfast at hotel Visit Wat Visoun, the site of impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao. Continue to visit Wat Mai. Built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) epitomizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style. Visit Wat Xieng Thong further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, its several roofs sweeping low to the ground. See also the impressive "tree of life" mosaic here. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts semi-erotic episodes from the Ramayana. Lunch served at local. Climb up Phou Sii hill stands right in the center of this small city. Climb its 350 steps to enjoy commanding views for many miles in each direction. Wat Phu Sii sits atop the mountain, along side the skeletons of Indochina war anti-aircraft guns! Shopping Hmong market, where hundred of Hmong vendors display their handmade handicraft. Return to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: See List
DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG – LOCAL STYLE MEKONG RIVERBOAT EXPERIENCE – PAK OU BUDDHA CAVES – BAN PHANOM WEAVING – LUANG PRABANG:
AFTER BREAKFAST AT HOTEL, Visit the National Museum, once a king's palace. Displayed inside is a lovely collection of personal artifacts of the royal family, including photos, musical instruments, and many gifts received from the dignitaries of foreign countries. Begin a Mekong Riverboat trip with your guide on the mighty Mekong River to visit the famous & sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves. These caves, overlooking the confluence of the Mekong & Ou Rivers from on high, have been home to many thousands of Buddha images that were placed here by local people since 16th century, when King Setthathirat found the caves and declared them a holy spot. Lunch served at Pha Ann Restaurant. Cruise down Mekong river Visit Por Sa Paper Handicraft & textile area at Ban Xang Khong. Return to the town and relax on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: See List
DAY 6: LUANG PRABANG - NEXT DESTINATION:
AFTER BREAKFAST AT YOUR HOTEL AND EXPLORE THE TOWN ON YORU LEISURLY, Check out and transfer to the airport for your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: Non
End of Service
Pricing Details:
Price per person
3 STARS HOTEL
2 pax =USD535
3-5 pax=USD441
6-8 pax=USD356
10-16pax=USD339
Single Supplement=USD113
FIRST CLASS: 4 STARS
2 pax =USD621
3-5 pax=USD528
6-8 pax=USD443
10-16pax=USD426
Single Supplement= usd186
5 STARS
2 pax =USD764
3-5 pax=USD671
6-8 pax=USD586
10-16pax=usd366
Single Supplement=USD317
VALID FROM 1 OCT 07-30 APR 08
HOTELS:
STANDARD: 3 STARS, NOVOTEL, VANSANA, MANOLUCK HOTEL
FIRST CLASS: 4 STARS, LAO PLAZA, VANSANA,THE GRAND HOTEL
DELUXE: 5 STARS, SETTHA PALACE, VANSANA, SOVANAPHOUM
ABOVE PRICE EXCEPT PEAK SEASON FROM 24 DEC 07-2 JAN 08 & 12-17 APR 08
Conditions: PRICE INCLUDES:
- All land transport & transfers listed on the itinerary
- All Accommodations
- All meals as listed on the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- Services of an English Speaking guide throughout the tour
- All services as listed in the itinerary, including the Mekong river boat trip
- Drinking water/cold towels
- NTA and Lao Government Tax
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Laos visa fee
- Meals other than those mentioned in the program
- International and Domestic airport departure tax or tickets
- Personal drinks at meal times
Hotel Options:
HOTELS IN LUANG PRABANG: FOR SURCHARGE 24 DEC, 31 DEC, 13-14 APR
1. VILLA SANTI OR THE GRAND HOTEL SURCHARGES 30USD/PAX FOR COMPLUSORY DINNER
2. SOUVANNAPHOUM HOTEL SURCHARGE 30USD/N/R, NO COMPLUSORY DINNER.JUST ROOM ONLY
HOTELS IN VIENTIANE: FOR SURCHARGE 24 DEC, 31 DEC
1. NOVOTEL SURCHARGES 30USD/PAX FORN COMPLUSORY BUFFET DINNER
2. LAO PLAZA HOTEL SURCHARGES 30USD/PAX FOR COMPLUSORY DINER
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