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Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Khouangsi
Waterfalls (B,L)
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave –
Pakbeng (B,L)
Day 4: Pakbeng – HoueiSay (B,L)
Day 5: HoueiSay - Thailand (B)
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Luang Prabang
Arrival Luang Prabang, which 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. On arrival, we visit the
impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the
shrine of Wat Aham. We 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. Overnight
in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Khouangsi
Waterfalls (B,L)
This morning you may want to wake up
early and participate in the daily early
morning ritual of saffron-clad monks
with their black Alms-giving bowls being
given offerings from the local people,
including the ubiquitous sticky rice.
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. We
visit these sights, today before we
drive to Ban Hmong hill tribe at Ban Nam
Ouay, a lowland Lao at Ban Ou, a village
that boasts its cotton production and
Ban Thapene. We then spend the remainder
of the day at the beautiful Khouangsi
Waterfalls. The water tumbling over
multi tiered limestone formations into
the cool and clear pool is ideal for
anyone seeking an enjoyable escape when
the heat becomes unbearable. Over in
Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave –
Pakbeng (B,L)
Heading out of the town, we take 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 Xanghai, where
they make the local rice wine. We then
continue our boat trip to the riverside
town of Pakbeng. Overnight in Pakbeng.
Day 4: Pakbeng – HoueiSay (B,L)
After breakfast, we visit the local
market where many hill tribe people
converge from the outlying valleys and
hillsides to sell their goods and buy
provision. Upon leaving Pakbeng, we
re-embark on our boat for the second leg
of our journey toward HoueiSay, which is
close to the famous Golden Triangle. The
cruise is long, but the unequalled, rive
rain scenery will make for an
interesting day. Overnight in HoueiSay.
Day 5: HoueiSay - Thailand (B)
The surrounding areas of HoueiSay are
home to a wide variety of ethnic
minority groups. After an enjoyable
visit to the Lu hill tribe people at Ban
Namkeung, we take a short drive to the
border gate for Chiang Khong, Thai land.
End the tour at Lao-Thai border.
TOUR PRICE: US$/Person applied for each group
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Services Includes:
- English Speaking Guide.
- Accommodation in twin sharing room.
- Meal as indicated (B = Breakfast; L =
Lunch; D = Diner)
- All transfers in private car/ van/ bus
- Boat cruise as indicated
- Entrance fees and permits during
guided time.
- Service charge & Government taxes
Service Excludes:
- International Airfares.
- International departure tax
- Meals not indicated
- Visas and visa arrangement
- Personal travel insurance
(Compulsory).
- Personal expenses such as Bar,
Telephone and Laundry bills.
- Tips and gratuities
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