OVERVIEW

Explore the enchanting Laos that is of unique culture, spectacular nature and exotic tastes . This 6 day itinerary gets you a beautiful view of the main highlights of Laos, the country of splendid charms.
Wander through laidback beauties of Vietiane capital where you might find a Graham Greene protagonist. Travel up north to Luang Prabang World Heritage Town, cruise the mighty Mekong River and join with locals in the Morning alms giving ceremony offering food to monks who are in yellow robe walking slowly in line along frangipanies-blooming streets. Reveal the authentic local culture, interact with the people, savor beautiful tastes of the land and get for you a memorable travel experience of Laos.   

Highlights
  • Beautiful Vientiane sightseeing
  • Cycling Luang Prabang
  • Alms giving ceremony participating
  • Mekong river boat cruise
  • Pak Ou holy cave
  • Sunset view from the top of Phousi Mount
  • Explore spectacluar Kuang Si Falls
Trip Length: 6 days | Trip Style: Comfort | Trip Theme: Local life & Culture | Physical Rating: this tour is extremely soft and relaxing | Start/End city: Vientiane/Luang Prabang
Places visited: Vientiane - Luang Prabang
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Itinerary Details

vientiane, laos
vientiane, laos

Sa-bai-dee! Welcome to Vientiane, the capital city of Lao PDR.

Lies on the bank of the Mekong River, this capital city of Laos studded with gilded Buddhist shrines and monuments, faded French colonial buildings, little café and steaming noodle stalls, bustling sidewalk markets and quiet medieval shady streets, is somewhere between a laidback city and a lively township; a place of charms that you might not find anywhere else around Asia.

Met and greeted by our guide and driver at the airport and take a short transfer to hotel to check in. (Check in time is 14.00)
Remainder of the day is free to relax or wander around exploring the town at your own pace.
Overnight in hotel in Vientiane.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private airport transfer
tourists will stay in convenient hotel during the tour
Hotel in vientiane
vientiane, laos
vientiane, laos

Today you will spend full day to explore highlights of the Vientiane capital city.
Start the tour with visit to the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph.

The afternoon you continue to explore the rest of mystical Vientiane with visits to the Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng, Wat Haisok and the Buddha Park, a display of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures created by mystical monk on parkland located by the Mekong River.
Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Mekong.

Evening is free at your own pace. Overnight in hotel in Vientiane.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private vehicle
Visit Vientiane top destinations
Sightseeing vientiane
free breakfast for everyday
Breakfast
tourists will stay in convenient hotel during the tour
Hotel in vientiane
luang prabang, laos
luang prabang, laos

Get transferred to the airport for morning flight to Luang Prabang.
The UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos, maybe in Indochina.

This afternoon you have a bicycle/green tuk tuck tour to sightseeing the Luang Prabang ancient town with visits to some featured sights such as the most photographed Wat Xieng Thong with its several roofs sweeping low to the ground, the former Royal Palace today is the National Museum that houses rare religious and cultural artefacts.
Then visit Wat Mai built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) epitomizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style.
In the evening you climb up to the top of Phousi Mountain for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Evening is at your leisure. Overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private airport transfers
visit sround the city on a tuk tuk
green tuk tuk
Luang Prabang day tour
Sightseeing luang prabang
free breakfast for everyday
Breakfast
tourists will stay in convenient hotel during the tour
Hotel in luang prabang
luang prabang, laos
luang prabang, laos

Get up early in the morning if you wish to participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people.

Breakfast at the hotel and get transferred to the pier where you board a cruise upstream of the Mekong River along a beautiful landscapes of the tranquil countryside to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves which is crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes, a holy place for Laos pilgrims.
Along the cruise forth and back, you will also make some stops to explore traditional local villages such as Ban Xanghai where you can see and learn about the distillation of local rice wine, the Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xienglek, well known for traditional silk weaving and handmade flower paper.
Remainder of the day is at your leisure to wander around the old quarter of Luang Prabang, sightseeing the colonial area with beautiful colonial architecture.
Optional Laos cooking class is available at your disposal.
Evening is free at your own pace. Overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang

Summary of inclusions

tour with boat trip on the Mekong river
Boat
pak ou cave explore
pak ou cave explore
visit traditional silk weaving and flower making villages
traditional villages visit
free breakfast for everyday
Breakfast
tourists will stay in convenient hotel during the tour
Hotel in luang prabang
luang prabang, laos
luang prabang, laos

After breakfast, you will take a drive to the Kuang Si waterfall, a jade of Luang Prabang area. Along the way you will make stop to visit to local hill tribe villages of Hmong and Khmu to learn more about Laos’s culture colors and diversity.

At the Kuang Si Waterfall Park, you will have a visit to the Kuang Si Bear Rescue Sanctuary where you can find great information about Asian sun and moon bears and the Free the Bears Protection Program.

Considered the most beautiful masterpiece of nature in Luang Prabang and the whole country of Laos, from the level of 60 meters high, the vibrant water of Kuang Si tumbles down, cascading over limestone tiers creating a series of wonderful turquoise natural swimming pools. The harmony between the white falls, crystal blue color ponds, fascinating travertine patterns and the green of lush tropical jungle surrounding makes make the place a dreaming picturesque landscape. 
The wonderful activity here is absolutely to take a swim in the turquoise ponds and let the torrents shower your body. You can also take a hike along jungle trail up to the top where the stream feeding into the falls to get a great overview of the stunning water patchwork below. 

Enjoy your time exploring and swimming in crystal clear water.
Back to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon and evening is at your leisure.
Overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang.

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private vehicle
on this day, we will visit hill tribe villages
hill tribe villages visit
visit Kuang Si fall
kuang si fall discovery
free breakfast for everyday
Breakfast
tourists will stay in convenient hotel during the tour
Hotel in luang prabang

Breakfast is at the hotel. Free at leisure until check out time.
Get a private transfer to the airport for flight home or to onward destination.
Safe travel and see you again!

Summary of inclusions

transportation
Private aiport transfer
free breakfast for everyday
Breakfast

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PRICE & TERMS

PRICING IN US DOLLAR FOR PRIVATE TRIP PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN/ DOUBLE SHARING:

Number of Persons 2 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 - 8 9 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 15 Single supp
Price Please contact us for best price upon your travel date, number of travelers and specific needs

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room.
  • Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).
  • English or French speaking guide
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits
  • Water & cold tissue in car
  • Cellphone for use during your visit
  • Government taxes & Service charges

Exclusion

  • Other services than mentioned
  • Visa & International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips, Travel insurance
  • Bank transfer fee if any

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Tour itinerary: This tour itinerary can be tailored to meet your travel time frame, style, budget and expectation the best

Tour price: Travel Authentic Asia focus on quality and affordable package prices with the best value. The price is based on number of traveler taking the trip, the accommodation category you wish to stay, the mode of transportation, meals provided….

Payment: A deposit of 30% of total price is needed to initiate the tour booking after the itinerary is finalized. The balance for the trip is due 15 days prior to your arrival.

Arrival and departure flights: You are advised to make your own booking for international flights from/back your home country. This allows you to determine better the travel time frame, budget and to deal with insurance claim when needed. Travel Authentic Asia team will base on your flight schedule to work out the best itinerary for you or/and to modify the itinerary to get it matches.

Travel documents: You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip. Travel Authentic Asia accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the failure of clients to obtain appropriate documentation.

Travel insurance: It is your responsibility to get your own international travel insurance and read the insurance policy before you travel and ensure that the insurance scheme provides with the requisite level of cover. Insurance should cover personal accident and medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation, baggage loss, and cancellation or curtailment of vacation. In some cases, travelers may have pre-existing medical conditions which their travel insurance company will not cover.
Other than local travel insurance(s) included in sightseeing tickets at sites, Travel Authentic Asia does not provide any kind of travel insurance on the trip except required and paid separately from the tour price.

 
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