Luang Prabang tour
3 days
Luang Prabang
Code:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide
Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang
airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. 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. After a
short rest, you?ll visit the impressive stupa of Wat
Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai;
you?ll then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount 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, you can explore Street Night Bazaar,
where you can find the lovely collection and handmade
textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang
Prabang. You?ll spend the night in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang-Pakou
Cave (B)
Breakfast at your hotel, you?ll
be taken to a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest
temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the
shrine of Wat Aham, and the magnificent Wat
Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground,
which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang
temple. You?ll then board a boat embarking upstream on the
Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the
tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the
mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of
gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes.
Along the way, you?ll stop at the village of Ban Xanghai,
where they make the local rice wine. And take a short drive
to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving with
natural dyes. You?ll return to the city by late evening for
observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Your
overnight stay will be in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang
Departure (B)
After breakfast visit The
National Museum at the former Royal Palace , which
displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the
richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early
kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central
Market are not to be missed. After visiting these sights
in the morning, you will have free time for your own
exploration of the town and strolling around the shopping
area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for
departure.
Prices per person in US$:
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Surcharge
for peak season of hotels are not inclusive in the prices
above.
Prices include:
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Breakfast
and accommodation in twin or double room.
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Travel
by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced
driver.
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English-speaking
tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.
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Entry
fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.
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Lunches
and dinners, as specified, in the local restaurants.
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Government
Taxes.
Price do not include:
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Flight tickets and airport tax.
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Visas.
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Dinners
except as specified.
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Drinks,
gratuities and personal expenses.
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Insurance.
Hotel list for Five
Star standard
- Luang Prabang: Boutique Hotel les 3
Nagas (***** the Boutique hotel located in the heart of
Luang Prabang's historical peninsula)
Hotel list for Four
Star standard
- Luang Prabang:
Villa Santi Hotel (**** the former residence of Lao
Royal Princess)
Hotel list for Three
Star standard
- Luang Prabang: New
Luang Prabang (*** local standard) or similar
Hotel list for Two
Star standard
- Vientiane: B & P Hotel (** newly
built boutique hotel located in the heart of city
centre) or similar
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