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GLIMPSE OF LAOS
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Code: |
LAP 02 |
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Routes: |
Luang Prabang - Wat Xieng
Thong - Mekong Cruise - Weaving Village
- Vientiane - That Luang Stupa - Haw
Phra Kaew e |
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Duration: |
4 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : ARRIVAL - VIENTIANE - LUANG
PRABANG
Day 2 : LUANG PRABANG - PAKOU -
LUANG PRABANG
Day 3 : LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE
Day 4 : VIENTIANE - DEPARTURE
 Landlocked
by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Burma, Laos is
truly the 'Hidden Heart of Asia' and offers travellers
an unparalleled glimpse of old South East Asia. On this
trip you will experience Laos' s two major cities,
Vientiane & Luang Prabang and get a memorable
introduction to a fascinating country seemingly lost in
time.
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1:
ARRIVAL - VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG
On arrival at Friendship Bridge or
Wattay Airport , you are met and transferred to the
domestic airport for a short flight to Luang Prabang.
This tranquil town with its gleaming temple roofs,
colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop
retains an unique charm rarely found in all Asia. There
is plenty to see in Luang Prabang, some of which are the
impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham
and Wat Mai with five tiered roofs. We include these
sights in a half day guided tour which also gives us a
chance to climb Phousi Hill for a beautiful sunset view
of the town and the 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 - LUANG PRABANG
Today we continue seeing the
town with the magnificent 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 and doorways while the main sim has a
marvellous 'tree life' mosaic pattern on an outer wall.
We then board a boat cruising upstream on the Mekong
River with stopover at Ban Xang Hai where villagers make
potent local rice wine. The cruise will pass the
stunning mountain landscape, also giving us an enjoyable
visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, which are crammed
with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of
various shapes and sizes. After the river trip we
transfer to the famous hand weaving village of Ban
Phanom where shoppers can try their hand at bargaining.
O/N in Luang Brabang. (B,L)
DAY 3:
LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE
The former Royal Palace has
been turned into a national museum, which displays a
lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the
richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the
early kings right through the last sovereign. We visit
this landmark and take a flight to Vientiane. On arrival
we enjoy a half day city tour, seeing Wat Sisaket, the
oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. This amazing
structure features remarkable frescoes and Buddha
statues. The following sight is the former royal temple
of Haw Pha Kaew, which previously housed the famous
Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit the imposing
Patouxai Monument well known as Vientiane's own Arc de
Triomphe before continuing to the great sacred structure
and symbol of Laos, That Luang Stupa. O/N in Vientiane.
(B)
DAY 4:
VIENTIANE - DEPARTURE
After breakfast, we
visit the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong and the
bustling famous morning market which is full of local
treasures. This sightseeing tour is all depending on
your departure time. The trip ends after your transfer
to Wattay Airport or Friendship Bridge for departure.
(B)
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HOTELS USED ON
THIS TRIP |
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CITY/ AREA
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Standard Class
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First Class
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Superior Class
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Luang Prabang
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Phousi hotel,
Manoluck hotel
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Villa Santi hotel,
Villa Santi Resort
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Phouvao Pansea
hotel, Grand Luang Prabang hotel
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Vientiane
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Lanexang hotel |
Novotel hotel |
Lao Plaza hotell |
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HOTEL NOTES
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