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Cultural Heritage 4 days
A four-day tour taking in the sights of Laos – one of the last remaining peaceful and tranquil international destinations. Being an world heritage, Luang Prabang has known as one of the last Shangri-Las of Southeast Asia. It is a beautiful and tranquil dream-like setting with a fusion of foreign influences and splendid landscape scenery, making this an idyllic, unspoiled and charming destination for visitors. A short flight will then take you to Vientiane – the Capital city of Laos where you can explore the exotic temples and palaces.
PROGRAMME IN DETAILS FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE 4 DAYS
Destination: Luang Prabang/Pak Ou/Khouangsi waterfall/Vientiane
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide
Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival (G)
Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang 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 a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; 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. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang/Pak Ou Cave/Khouangsi Waterfall (B, G)
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board 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.
In the afternoon, drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known weaving village, return to the city by late evening, for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang/Vientiane (B, G)
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. After visit these sights, we catch a flight to Vientiane . Upon arrival, we see the major temples including the oldest Wat Sisaket, a temple of 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, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane ‘s own Arc de Triumph, sunset by Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 4: Vientiane departure (B, G)
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market before transferring to airport for departure.
Price in US$ per person:
Our price includes:
- Breakfast and accommodation sharing twin or double room
- Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned car as specified in the itinerary above
- Domestic flight ticket: Luang Prabang-Vientiane including airport tax
- Travel by private, air-conditioned car with an experienced, safe driver
- Boats cruise as programme
- The services of experienced English-speaking station guides as indicated in the itinerary except leisure time
- Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme
- Cold water and towel during the trip
Our price does not include:
- International flight tickets and airport tax
- Visas
- Other meals not mentioned
- Drinks, gratuities, tips and personal expenses
- Insurance
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