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Day 1 : Vientiane
That Luang StupaOn arrival at Wattay Airport you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The charming and fascinating capital of Laos, Vientiane is a small city conjuring up exotic images, with the curious mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French influences. We start our half day city tour with Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. This amazing structure features remarkable frescoes and Buddha statues. Close to this masterwork is the former royal temple of Haw Pha Kaew which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Afterwards we continue driving to Patouxai. This imposing monument standing in Lane Xang Avenue is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe and provides a stunning views of the city. We round off our day with a visit to the great sacred masterpiece and symbol of Laos, That Luang Stupa. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2 : Vientiane - Luang Prabang
The vibrant central market in the heart of Vientiane sells a wide away of local treasures. We include this famous trading center in a walking tour around the town center before we board a flight to Luang Prabang. The royal capital of the former Lane Xang Kingdom, Luang Prabang with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop, retains an unique charm rarely found in all Asia. There are plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the Srilankalese styled temple of That Marko, the shrine of Wat Aham and the five tiered roof Wat Mai. We visit these sites in a half day guided tour and embark on a climb up to Phousi Hill for a beautiful panorama view from the town center to the mighty Mekong River. There are 329 steps leading us on zigzag way past various temples to the sacred, gilded stupa of Wat Phousi at the summit. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)

Khouang Si WaterfallDay 3 : Luang Prabang - Khouang Si Waterfall
The former Royal Palace has been turned into a national museum. This interesting structure displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. We visit this masterpiece and continue to the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong, which nestles at the meeting of the Mekong and the Nam Khan River. The temple structures are decorated in various ways with gilded stuccoes, doorways and marvellous tree life mosaic pattern on an outer wall, representing the ancient temple architecture of Luang Prabang. Heading out of town we make our way through the verdant and rugged scenery to the beautiful Khouang Si Fall surrounded by lush forest. The waterfall tumbles over multi tiered limestone formations into the cool and clear pools ideal for anyone seeking an enjoyable escape. An ideal way of spending your last evening in Luang Prabang is to relax in a café by the riverfront. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)

Day 4 : Luang Prabang - Pakou Caves - Pakbeng
Pak Ou CavesToday we board a boat for a leisurely trip on the Mekong River, stopping en route at Ban Xang Hai to visit the distillation of potent local rice wine. The river cruise passes through the stunning mountain landscape to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. They are crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes, all brought there by devout villagers. Upon leaving the Pak Ou Caves we wave our way upstream to Pakbeng. This lovely village sets against the mountain backdrop and overlooks the confluence of the Mekong River and Nam Beng Rivers. The various ethnic minorities are frequently seen on the main street of Pakbeng and small vendors sell local textiles and handicraft. Overnight in Pakbeng. (B,L)

Day 5 : Pakbeng - Houeixay
The traditional morning market in Pakbeng also attracts numerous ethnic minorities who converge from the outlying valleys and mountainsides to sell their goods and buy provision. Today we have time to walk around this bustling congregation and re-embark on our boat navigating towards Houeixay. The pace of our trip is very relaxing, a perfect way to observe the breathtaking scenery and the rural life close up. Along the way we will anchor for a short walk to visit some riverside villages, which are inhabited by the Hmong and Yao people. They are very poor, but have an interesting local culture and a colorful history. On arrival in Houeixay Town you are transferred to the border gate for entering Thailand.( B)

5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS • MEKONG ESCAPE

No. of Pax
Standard Class
First  Class
Superior Class
Deluxe Class
1 pax
1,530
1,655
1,788
2,040
2 pax
858
925
994
1,119
3 - 6 pax
664
732
800
925
7 - 10 pax
470
538
608
732
Single room sup.
88
140
198
298
Full board sup.
65
72
79
87

Notes :

  • The compulsory gala dinner on 24 Dec. and 31 Dec. and the surcharge for the peak season from 23 Dec. to 4 Jan. as well as the local holiday days ( 30 Apr. to 2 May, 1 to 3 Sep., China new year) may be applied depending on hotel conditions however you are advised to contact our sale team to get the full information if your trip falls into this period.
  • The cost for one person is already including the single room supplement

INCLUSION :

  • Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
  • Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotels or similar one
  • English or French speaking guide
  • Entrance fee to indicated sights
  • Boat trip Luang Prabang to Houei Xay
  • Domestic flight Vientiane - Luang Prabang
EXCLUSION:
  • Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/ out of Laos, any optional additional tours or activities during free time, surcharge for peak season, local holiday days and gala dinner

TRIP NOTES:

  • LAOS IS A DEVELOPPING COUNTRY WHOSE INFRASTRUCTURE MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR HOME LAND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE POOR IN SOME AREAS.

  • THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER AND FLIGHT DELAY,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.

Contact Person : Stella
Tel : (66-2) 677-6240 to 5 (6 lines), Fax : (66-2) 677-6246 to 7 (2 lines)

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:00, Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 (GMT +07:00)
CLOSE ON SUNDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAY
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