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Only in 5 days / 4 nights, you can go over the 2 most famous destinations of Laos, where rich cultural traditions are combined with stunning natural environs. Your journey starts in Vientiane, the present capital with many pagodas and ends with unforgettable moments in Luang Prabang, the ancient capital and one of the last Shangri-las in the world.
Key Highlights:
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Visit beautiful pagodas through out the country
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Private boat trip to Pak Ou Cave
Available Itinerary
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival
Arrival flight information (own ticket, flight information to be advised)Upon arrival, when you leave the airport terminal please look for 4U Tours’ guide displaying a welcome signboard with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel.
Vientiane is a charming and fascinating capital, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences.
Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant to enjoy Laos food.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Accommodation: Settha Place Hotel (5-star)
Deluxe Room
Address: 6 Pang Kham Street, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel: (+856 21) 217 583
Hotel Information:
In the heart of bustling Vientiane stands a remarkable hotel. Built in the early part of the last century, circa 1932, and painstakingly restored to its former imperial glory, the Settha Palace Hotel serves as a testament to the long lost era of classical elegance, gracious service and French colonial charm.Whether you are relaxing by the pool or holding an event in our meeting facilities, friendly service delivered with warm smiles and discrete attention to all your needs.
Day 2: Vientiane Full Day Sightseeing
Breakfast at your hotelAfter breakfast, we continue to explore Vientiane capital by visiting the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image.
Enroute to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
Lunch is at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we continue visiting the rest of Vientiane by foot, including Wat Ong Teu, Wat Inpeng and Wat Haisok. We pass by the major shopping area continuing to the Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad Kouadin where various goods are displayed for sale; including fresh food, household goods, souvenirs, textiles, gold, silver and antiques.
We return to the Mekong Riverside in the late afternoon for observing the sunset. Dinner is on your own.
Day 3: Vientiane – Luang Prabang
Breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast, we board our short flight to Luang Prabang
Vientiane – Luang Prabang via QV101 @ 11:50 – 12:30 or similar
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
After a short rest, we visit the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts.
We also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.
We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Dinner is at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Accommodation: Maison Souvanaphoum Hotel (5-star)
Gardenview Room
Address: Rue Chao Fa Ngum, Banthatluang, 06000 Luang Prabang, Laos
Tel: (+856 71) 254 609
<div> <div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px">Breakfast at your hotel</span></div> <div style="text-align:justify"> </div> <div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"> After breakfast, we visit the Royal Palace Museum <em>(closed on Tuesday), </em>which hosts a range of interesting artifacts and enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple <strong>Wat Sene</strong> and the magnificent <strong>Wat Xieng Thong</strong> with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Laotian architecture.</span></div> <div style="text-align:justify"><img alt="" src="/Content/Data/4UTours/PakOu.jpg" style="height:150px; width:200px" /></div> <div> <div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><em>Pak Ou Cave </em></span></div> </div> <div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px">We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious <strong>Pak Ou Caves</strong>, <em>two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. </em></span></div> <div style="text-align:justify"> </div> <div style="text-align:justify"> </div> <div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px">En route, we stop at the village of <strong>Ban Xanghai</strong>, where the local specialty of rice wine is produced.</span></div> <div style="text-align:justify"> </div> <div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px">Once back in Luang Prabang city we take a short drive to <strong>Ban Phanom</strong>, a village well known for its hand weaving. We also have time to visit <strong>Ban Xangkhong</strong>, <strong>Ban Xienglek</strong>, small villages well known for silk weavings and for Saa <em>(jute)</em> Papermaking.</span></div> <div style="text-align:justify"> </div> <div style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px">Overnight in Luang Prabang.</span></div> </div>
Breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast, we visit the Royal Palace Museum (closed on Tuesday), which hosts a range of interesting artifacts and enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Laotian architecture.
We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
En route, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local specialty of rice wine is produced.
Once back in Luang Prabang city we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its hand weaving. We also have time to visit Ban Xangkhong, Ban Xienglek, small villages well known for silk weavings and for Saa (jute) Papermaking.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 5: Departure
Today, you are free until being transferred to the airport for your departure flight home (air ticket is on your own).
What to be Included?
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4-night accommodation as indicated in the program:
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2 nights at Settha Palace – Deluxe Room
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2 nights at Maison Souvanaphoum – Gardenview Room
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Meals as indicated in the program 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
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Admission fees as per itinerary
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Boat cruise to Pak Ou Cave (on private basis)
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Private air-conditioned transportation
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Regional English speaking guides during the program
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Unlimited bottled water and wet tissues during transportation
NOT to be Included:
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Visa to Laos
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Airport Assistance Service
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All flights & Airport tax
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Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and drinks during meals
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Drinks / water at included lunches and dinners
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Hotel early check-in / Late check-out
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Overweight luggage
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Travel & Trip insurance
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Other expenses which are not clearly mentioned in inclusive services
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Gratuities to guides and drivers (suggested USD 10 / person / day)
Airfare Vientiane – Luang Prabang: USD 115 / ticket (on Economy class, inclusive of airport tax)
**Airfare is subject to change by the airlines without prior notice.
Booking
The Must-see Sites of Laos Vientiane – Luang Prabang
Package price: USD 1,157 per person
: USD 2,314
