LAO 04:
DISCOVER LAO'S ESSENTIAL
Destination :
Laos (Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pak Ou)
Duration :
05 days/ 04 nights, daily departure
Grade :
Moderate to Adventurous
Mode :
Private package tour
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival Vientiane (by air & road)
On
arrival Wattay airport, you will be met and transferred to
our centrally located hotel. After refreshment, we start
visiting the major sights of the capital, including 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, we stop to
take some pictures of the imposing Patuxai which is well
known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. Overnight in
Vientiane (-/-/D).
Day 02: Vientiane - Luang Prabang (by air & road)
A short
morning flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best
preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The
tranquility and charm of this town with is splendid natural
scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most
delightful places to visit in Laos. On arrival, we visit the
impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Mai. We
then climb up to the top of Phousi Hill for an enjoyable
exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a
beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
Overnight at Luang Prabang (B/L/D).
Day 03: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (road & boat)
Today, we
enjoy a short guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple
and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roof sweeping
low to the ground, which represent the classical
architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a
cruise 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, we stop at the village of
Ban Xang Hai, where they make the local rice wine. On
return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for
its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang (B/L/D).
Day 04: Luang Prabang -
Vientiane
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 day of the early
kings right through the last sovereign and the central
market are not to be missed. We visit these sights this
morning before we take a flight back to Vientiane. Upon
arrival, we visit the major temples including the oldest Wat
Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha Image. On the way
to the famous, sacred structure of That Luang stupa, we stop
to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxai Monument which
is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. Overnight in Vientiane
(B/L/D).
Day
05: Departure (by air)
After
breakfast, free for last minute shopping until time transfer
to Wattay airport for departure (B/-/-).
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