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Vientiane - Laungnamtha - Oudomxay - Luang Prabang 6 Days
offered by supplier M18327 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 15
people
Destination(s):
Laos
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 500 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1500 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Vientiane. Wattay international airport. Vientiane Capital of Laos, you are met our guide and transferred to our centrally located hotel. After a short rest, lunch at the local restaurant and we start to visit the major sights of the capital including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prake, previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane's own Arc de Triumph, sunset by the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane/ Laungnamtha/ Moung Sing. The journey northwards begins as we board the flight to Luang Namtha, a land of rugged mountains, beautiful tropical forest, rich of rivers plain and sharing the border with China and Myanmar. Today Luang Namtha is populated by over twenty ethnic groups that make this region one of the most ethnically diverse provinces in Laos. On arrival, we travel by roads to Moung Sing, stopping along the way at the Akha hill tribe village. This ethnic group was originally in China but immigrated into Laos down centuries. They are very poor, but have an interesting culture and a colorful history. Overnight in Moung Sing.
Day 3: Maung Sing/ Laungnamtha/ Oudomxay. An early morning we visit local Market to look minority self some produce made by themselves and vegetable from natural breakfast departure to Oudomxay. These back roads are a perfect way to explore the real Laos. We see very few other travelers, mostly rural dwellers who are just as interested in finding out about our lives as we are of theirs. On the way we can stop to visit the Villages Aka, Yao in Alima. The drive is difficult at times; however the verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colorful local population makes for a memorable experience. On arrival we check in a very simple hotel and take a walk to explore this hill town. Overnight at Oudomxay.
Day 4: Oudomxay/ Nong Kiew/ Laung Prabang by boat. Today, embark a long trail traditional boat down stream for a leisurely trip on the Nam Ou River, enjoying with green and Along the way we stop to visit the mysterious caves of Pak Ou which are crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various sizes. We continue our trip to Luang Prabang. This former royal capital with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop retains a unique charm rarely found in all Asia. There is little traffic on Luang Prabang roads and monks in orange robes scurry in all directions carrying umbrellas to shade themselves from the Sun. Over night in Luang Prabang.
Day 5: Luang Prabang/ Kaungsi water fall. Is not to be missed. We visit this sight as well as the magnificent Wat Xiengthong. The temple structures are decorated in various ways with gilded stuccoes and doorways. Heading out of this area, we explore some other major sights including the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and Wat Mai. The perfect way to round off the day is to watch the spectacular sunset over the Mekong River from the top of Phousi Mount. 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 at Luang Prabang. Includes: (B).
Day 6: Luang Prabang/ Departure. Breakfast and visit 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 transfer to the airport for departure to next destination. End of service.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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