Lao Cultural Heritage Tour
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Luang Prabang
On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi 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, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou cave ( B )
Today, 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 then 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. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Vientiane ( B )
In the morning, visit the National Museum, located in the grounds of the former Royal Palace, and examine its impressive collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. Then visit the Central Market before catching a flight back to Vientiane. Upon arrival, go on a sightseeing tour of the major temples including Wat Sisaket, which contains thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha. On the way to the sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph. Watch the sunset and spend the evening by the Mekong Riverside. Overnight in Vientiane
Day 4: Vientiane - Departure ( B )
After breakfast, free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Tour price includes:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Domestic air ticket with airport tax: LPQ-VTE (US$80/pax)
• Accommodation in twin shared room
• Boat trip as stated in above sights
• English speaking guide (each city)
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
• Gov't tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water
Excludes:
• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Int'l airport departure tax
• Int'l air tickets to / from Laos
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
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