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GLIMPSE OF LAOS
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Code: |
LAP 03 |
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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: |
3 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : ARRIVAL- LUANG PRABANG
Day 2 : LUANG PRABANG - PAKOU -
LUANG PRABANG
Day 3 : LUANG PRABANG - DEPARTURE
 Designated
as World Heritage site in 1995, Luang Prabang 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”. The 3 day trip is carefully designed
for those who want to explore in some depth this
enchanting town and the local lifestyle.
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
- LUANG PRABANG
On arrival at the airport ,
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 shrine
of Wat Aham and Wat Mai with five tiered roofs. We
include these sights in a half day guided tour which
ends with a climb to 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 Luang
Prabang 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 as well as doorways and the
main sim has a marvellous 'tree life' mosaic pattern on
an outer wall. We embark on a boat for a leisurely
trip on the Mekong River, stopping en route at Ban Xang
Hai to visit the distillation of local rice wine. Upon
leaving this village we wave our wave 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. After the river
trip we drive towards Ban Phanom and visit
the hand weaving. O/N in Luang Brabang. (B,L)
DAY 3: LUANG
PRABANG - DEPARTURE
The exploration of Luang
Prabang would be not 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 also have time
wandering through the charming streets and
catching up on some shopping areas. The trip ends after
your transfer to the airport for departure. (B)
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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 in Luang Prabang + Domestic
flight Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Vientiane
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NOT INCLUDING
Other meals, tip, drinks,
airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel
insurance, visa, flight in/ out Indochina, any optional additional tours
or activities during free time.
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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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HOTEL NOTES
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