05 Days 04 Nites Eyes on the Mekong / Laos Tour

Great tour for FIT and GIT alike; this ‘Down the Mekong’ tour enters Laos in the north, and takes you down the Mekong into Luang Prabang, which is a truly magical experience

Routes: Huay Xai-Pakbeng-Luang Prabang and Vientiane

Duration: 5 Days/4 Nites

Day1.  Huay Xai – Pakbeng

Day2.  Pakbeng – Pak Ou Caves – Luang Prabang

Day3.  Luang Prabang – half day city tour – Kuang Si Waterfall

Day4.  Luang Prabang – Vientiane – half day city tour

Day5. Vientiane – departure

Tour Prices Include

Hotel in twin / triple sharing room basic with daily breakfast

Ground transfers and transportation as per program with air–conditioned vehicles

Domestic air fares as per program with domestic airport taxes

Domestic boat fares as per program

Sightseeing tours with entry fee as per program

Meals as indicated: breakfast / lunch / dinner

Complimentary mineral water on tour (01 bottle / pax / day)

Service of an English speaking guide throughout the trip

Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions

Tour Prices Exclude

International airfare

International airport taxes

Travel insurance

Meals not mentioned

Drink

Personal expenses

Myanmar visa fee

Myanmar visa service fee

Tipping

Seasonal supplements and compulsory arrangements

Any other services not mentioned in “Cost includes” section

Day1.  Huay Xai – Pakbeng (Lunch/Dinner)

The Luang Say Cruise boat leaves Houei Say pier at 09:00 hrs for a cruise down the Mekong to Pakbeng. En route one stop is made to observe rural life along the Mekong and visit minority ethnic groups; then, a buffet lunch on board. Arrive Pakbeng before sunset and check-in at LuangSay Lodge. You can then enjoy dinner on the terrace overlooking the Mekong River. Overnight in Pakbeng

Day2.  Pakbeng – Pak Ou Caves – Luang Prabang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Full breakfast at lodge, (Optional: walk to Pakbeng market, where people from the surrounding minority villages exchange their goods). At 08:30 board the boat for the second leg of the cruise. A short stop to discover a Hmong village before having a buffet lunch on board. Continue to Pak-Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou River, and then visit Pak Ou Caves "Cave of a thousand Buddha's". On the way to Luang Prabang a brief stop is made to observe the traditional process of manufacturing local rice alcohol. Arrive at Luang Prabang before sunset.Dinner at local restaurant.Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day3.  Luang Prabang – half day city tour – Kuang Si Waterfall (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After Breakfast. Your half day city tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then head to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.

In the afternoon,following lunch,we will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. This then 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. We then return to Luang Prabang by early evening. Enjoy dinner. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day4.  Luang Prabang – Vientiane – half day city tour (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After an early breakfast.You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival you will be checked into your hotel and following lunch Your half day city tour enables us to see the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit Lao national icon,That Luang Stupa, and we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Vientiane

Day5.  Vientiane – departure (Breakfast)

After breakfast.Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.

Remarks:

The hotels mentioning above are the best suitable hotels for each category at each cities. In case of those hotels are not available, Dong Travel reserve the right to change to alternative hotels available with more or less the same quality and price. All the surcharges arising from such changes must be under client's own account.

Responsibility & Liability

Dong Travel will organize/ conduct all the tours to the best of its ability as per agreement and takes the best care for the safety and satisfaction of passengers during the tour.

The passenger accepts that all tours are of an adventurous nature and involve an element of personal risk. Dong Travel, however, will not be responsible for and will not accept any liability for loss, personal injury or damage occurred during the tour. In case of such misadventure, Dong Travel would offer the every possible assistance to the passenger.

In case of any unexpected events/ circumstances such as flight delays, regional riots, natural disasters, etc., which are beyond control, Dong Travel has reserve the right to provide alternative accommodation or change the programs. However, we will endeavor to find the best possible alternatives in order to maintain the standard of quality of arrangements originally confirmed. Subsequent expenses must be borne by passengers.