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Post date: Oct 28, 2011 3:21:45 AM
Be prepared to blown away by the array of temples, the culture and the relaxed pace of life in Luang Prabang! The beautiful city located on the confluence of the Nam Ou and the Mekong River and is made up of distinctive colonial architecture and dazzling temples. Saffron clad monks replace vehicles in this timeless, atmospheric city, as they often wander the small streets.
Routes: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVES - KHOUANGSI WATERFALL
Routes: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVES - KHOUANGSI WATERFALL
Duration: 04 days / 03 nites
Day 1: ARRIVAL - LUANG PRABANG (Lunch / Dinner included)
Day 2: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVES (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner included)
Day 3: LUANG PRABANG – KHOUANGSI WATERFALL (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner included)
Day 4: LUANG PRABANG – DEPARTURE (Breakfast included)
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Tour Prices Include
Letter of visa on arrival (Exclude stamping fee at arrival airport)
Hotel in twin / triple sharing room basic with daily breakfast
Transfer by air-conditioned bus as itinerary
Meals as indicated: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Complimentary mineral water on tour (01 bottle / pax / day)
Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions
Excellent English speaking guide (and also the other: Polish, Russian, Chinese, Indonesia)
Tour Prices Exclude
Travel insurance
Visa fee, any flight ticket, airport tax
Personal expenses
Drink
Tipping
Others not mentioned nor specified above
Itinerary in Detail
Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: ARRIVAL - LUANG PRABANG (Lunch / Dinner included)
Upon arrival in Luang Prabang Airport, our guide will meet and transfer you to hotel for check-in. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be «the best preserved city in South East Asia». During our time here, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.
Lunch at local restaurant. After that, we climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as have a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can browse a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the local people and hill tribes surrounding Luang Prabang.
Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVES (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner included)
Breakfast at hotel.
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual...
We enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temples of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as exploring the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. On return, we take a short drive to another small village Ban Phanom, which famous for its hand weaving.
Lunch and dinner on route trip at local place where we visit. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: LUANG PRABANG – KHOUANGSI WATERFALL (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner included)
Breakfast at hotel.
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual. From there you will visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.
Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, all Khmu villages. This takes us to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. After returning to Luang Prabang by late afternoon, we continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking. We return to the city by late evening to admire the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.
Lunch and dinner on route trip at local place, where we visit, to enjoy traditional culinary. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: LUANG PRABANG – DEPARTURE (Breakfast included)
After breakfast at hotel, then we visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace. It displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market. After visiting these sights in the morning, there may be free time (depending on your flight) to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area. Finish your trip and transfer to the airport for departure flight.
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