Laos Package - 03
VIENTIANE – VANG VIENG – XIENG KHUANG – LUANG PRABANG
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PACKAGE :
- Explore Ha Noi City
- Ha Long Bay Day Cruise
This afternoon, we will begin our city tour from the city’s oldest temple, Wat sisaket. Built in 1818, this temple is the most significant heritage temple still standing in Laos today. It is home to thousands of Buddha paintings from all over the world, long-lost architectural styles, statues and paintings.
On the way to that Luang stupa, you will stop to take pictures of the impressive Patuxay monument, the Arc de Triumph of Vientiane. Then, you will enjoy sunset by boat trip on Mekong river.
After that, you will continue to visit Wat prakeo. Built in 1565 by the Laotian monarchy, this former royal temple is home to the emerald Buddha image. Along the perimeter wall of the temple, you will see Buddhist sculptures from 6th-9th centuries, including a standing and sitting Buddha and several seated Buddhas.
From the Buddha Park, you can leave for Vang Vieng.
On the way, you can visit KM52 hmong market and ban tha heu (dry fish) village.
When you arrive in Vang vieng, you can check in at the hotel and rest for the rest of your day.
You can spend the night in vang vieng.
In the afternoon, we will drive to the next destination, Xieng khuang, with a stop at Phou khoun phieng fa Restaurant to take pictures of Green mountain.
Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel, where you can spend the rest of your day and night.
You can spend the whole day and night in the following place:
We then go to Muang Khun, the old provincial capital. We visit the ruins of several old pagodas with the That Fun Sputa in Lanna style. We also visit the ruined temple where the huge sitting Buddha can be seen.
On the way back from Phonsavan town, we will go to Jar Site 1 which has more than 300 jars.
We will return to our hotel late afternoon. We will spend the night in Xieng khuang.
In the afternoon, we embark on a cruise to visit the mystery Pak Ou Caves, where we will take in the panoramic views of the peaceful countryside as we cruise along the Mekong river. On the way, we will stop at Ban Xang Hai, where rice wine is made, and on arrival, we will visit two linked caves filled with thousands of gold-plated Buddha statues of different shapes and sizes, left by pilgrims.
At the end of the day, we will walk up the 328 steps leading to the summit of Phousi Hill, where we will have the best view of the sunset.
We will spend the night in Luang prabang.
Ban Xang Khong is a village famous for silk-hand-weaving and the traditional Saa paper
We then return to the hotel for breakfast and a short rest before we visit Wat Visoun, the holiest temple of the city, which was entirely rebuilt in 1887 after being destroyed by the invading Black Flags from Southern China. In the courtyard of Wat Visoun stands the Watermelon Stupa shaped like the fruit from which it takes its name. Continue visit to The Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre – the first exhibition space and fair trade store dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation, and presentation of Laos’ traditional arts and lifestyles.
This afternoon, we transfer to visit Khouang Si waterfall. On the way, stop to visit Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay Village, Ban Ou village and Ban Thapene Village. On arrival at the waterfalls, take a leisure trek through the national park, passing by the Asian bear rescue center and many smaller waterfalls. Swimming in the cool and turquoise water is possible. Return to Luang Prabang and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
- English-speaking tour guides
- Land transportation by air-con vehicles
- Accommodation based on Twin-shared room with breakfast
- Meals as mentioned in the program (no drinks)
- Boat trips and admissions as mentioned in the program
- Drinking water during the touring day (2 bottles/person/day)
- Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax ( on request )
- Visa services (Visa approval letter/Visa stamp fee/ Visa fast track on request)
- Early check-in/late check-out/ room upgrade surcharge
- Other meals, Drinks, and personal expenses (phone call, laundry, tipping etc.)
- Any services not mentioned in the program
- Optional Tours