Tours International: 4DAYS-3NIGHTS: MEKONG RIVER JOURNEY & LUANG PRABANG HIGHLIGHTS, HUAYXAY-PAK BE
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City of Departure: HUAYXAY
City/Province: LUANG PRABANG
Price: $0 |
City of Destination: LUANG PRABANG
Duration of tour: 4DAYS-3NIGHTS
Country: Laos
Status: Active |
Full Description:
PACKAGE NAME: 4DAYS-3NIGHTS: MEKONG RIVER JOURNEY & LUANG PRABANG HIGHLIGHTS, HUAYXAY-PAK BENG-LUANG PRABANG:
DESCRIPTION: BORDERING WITH XIENG KHONG, THAILAND. HUAYXAI IS ONE OF THE VERY IMMPORTANT BORER TO LINK TO THE WORLD HERITAGE. IT WILL TAKE 2DAYS/1NIGHT CRUISE ALONG MEKONG RIVER TO LUANG PRABNG BUT PRETTY CHARMIG DURING THE CRUISE.
DAY 1: HUAY XAI PAK BENG BY ROMANTIC MEKONG RIVERBOAT:
Upon arrival at Lao-Thai Border Your guide will show you at Thai Immigration and ferry boat pier for transfer to another pier to board a huge traditional Mekong riverboat for the downstream cruise to Pak Beng. This portion of the Mekong is very remote, which sometimes allows glimpses of wildlife in the extensive forests. There are occasional stops at local hilltribe villages to meet people and observe life on the riverside. Visit Ban Huai Lam Pen, a Hmong minority village with 50 families. Here unique Hmong traditions are preserved; women dress in traditional clothes made from black cotton. Many women sport colourful red wool boa collars that look like fur, and their trousers are delicately hand embroidered. Men, however maintain a simple dress. Lunch served on boat, Diner served at lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accom: Luangxay Lodge (4 star boat)
DAY 2: PAK BENG PAK OU RIVER BUDDHA CAVES RICEWINE MAKING VILLAGE WORLD HERITAGE LUANG PRABANG:
08:00: Breakfast at the lodge, you can make a quick walk to visit the Pak Beng morning market to check out the local wares. Continue the river journey for the second leg downstream to Luang Prabang. En route stop 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 have been placed here since 16th century. King Setthathirat found the caves and declared them a holy spot. Ever since that time, local people have continuously brought Buddha images here to pay respect. Picnic lunch will be served at the caves after which you will re-embark, stopping once at a village specializing in making rice wine! Have a taste, or perhaps just browse the small market the villagers have erected before continuing on to Luang Prabang, the ancient royal capital & crown jewel of the Lane Xang Empire (pronounced lan sang) the Land of a Million Elephants. Transfer to your hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day either exploring on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: See List
DAY 3: AROUND 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. Then 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. 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 4: LUANG PRABANG-KUANG SII WATER FALL-NEXT DESTINATION:
After breakfast Drive with your guide by car to the Tad Khuang Sii waterfall. The falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools. The water here has a clear blue-green tint due to the high mineral content. You can climb the stairs and look down from various high viewpoints on the way to the top! VISIT BLACK HMONNG VILLAGE, WHERE THEY PRODUCE VARIETIES OF HANDMADE HANDICRAFT, ARRIVE IN THE TWON AND TRANSFER YOU TO THE AIRPORT FOR YORU NEXT DESTINATION. Leave Luang Prabang for your next destination
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: None
Pricing Details: br>Price per person
MANOLUCK HOTELLUANGSAY LODGE STANDARD: 3 STARS HOTEL
2 pax =553USD
3-5 pax =513USD
6-8 pax =494USD
10-16pax =482USD
Single Supplement=100 usd
THE GRAND HOTEL, LUANGXAY LODGE: FIRST CLASS: 4 STARS
2 pax =583USD
3-5 pax=562USD
6-8 pax=543USD
10-16pax=531USD
Single Supplement=146 usd
SOUVANAPHOUM , LUANGXAY LODGE DELUXE: 5 STARS
2 pax =625USD
3-5 pax=604USD
6-8 pax=585USD
10-16pax=573usd
Single Supplement=186 usd
Conditions: PRICE INCLUDES:
- All land transport & transfers listed on the itinerary
- Mekong cruise from Huai Xay Pak Beng Luang Prabang (Package)
- 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
- Drinking water/cold towel
- 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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