Essentials of Laos - 5 Days

Essentials of Laos - 5 Days

Price from US$ 1220 / PP

Itinerary

On arrival in Vientiane, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we see the major sights of the capital, including Wat Sisaket, which contains more than 8000 Buddha statues, Wat Ho Prakeo the former home of the Emerald Buddha statue and That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos. We also see the Patuxay (Lao Arc de Triomphe), which was built in commemoration of those who died during past wars. We will make sure to watch the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and spend the evening absorbing the city’s nightlife. Overnight in Vientiane. Lao Orchid Hotel or similar
Today, we transfer to the airport for a short flight to 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. After checking into your hotel, we visit the impressive stupa, Wat Visoun and the shrines Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From here, we explore the Night Market, where you can browse through a lovely selection of handmade textiles. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar Note: as per local regulations, only vehicles of 16seaters are allowed in the city of Luang Prabang
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour of the city, seeing the things we missed the day before. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panorama of the tranquil countryside. We’ll stop at the Pak Ou Caves, sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. On our way back to the city, we take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek - small villages well known for silk weavings and Saa (jute) Papermaking. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily alms giving ritual to saffron-clad monks. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. After breakfast, we first visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout its history, and then move onto the Central Market for some sightseeing. Afterwards we fly to Vientiane. After checking into your hotel, we transfer out to Buddha Park, a scattered enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures near the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images here. A spectacular view of the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day. Overnight in Vientiane. Lao Orchid Hotel or similar
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure. Good bye and see you again!

What's Included

  • 04 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast. All taxes and service charges included.
  • Vientaine: Lao Orchid Hotel or similar (Superior room)
  • Luang Prabang: Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar (Standard room).
  • Internal Flight Tickets: Vientiane - Luang Prabang; Luang Prabang - Vientiane (economy class, including fuel charge & airport taxes). Packed Luggage: 20kg + Handing Luggage: 7kg.
  • Professional English speaking Tour Guide en-route.
  • Meals as mentioned in each day of Itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
  • All landed transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days.
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Private boat trip as stated in above sights
  • English speaking guide
  • Alms giving participants
  • Admission fee to indicated sights
  • Meals according itinerary
  • Government tax and service charge
  • Drinking water & Tissue
  • Insurance is not covered by Legend Travel Group
  • Visa stamping fee
  • International Flights (IN/OUT Laos)
  • Pre, post tour accommodation
  • Single room extra charge for single supplement fee
  • Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
  • High Season Surcharge for Merry Christmas, New Year and Public Holidays (if any)
  • Child from 0 - 4 Years old is = 50% Adult`s cost.. Sharing the same bed with parents
  • Child from 5 - 11 years old = 75% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents
  • Child from 12 - up = 100% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents
  • Triple room = 3 Persons sharing one room (01 Double Bed + 01 Single Bed)
  • More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
  • 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
  • 6-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
  • Within 5 days before arrival: 100% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
  • Sun Glasses
  • Sun Block
  • Wide Brim Hat
  • Insect Repellent
  • Swimming Suits
  • Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
  • Original Passport

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