Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Luang Prabang
On arrival in Luang Prabang from Vientiane or Bangkok, welcome by our guide and transfer to hotel. Main attractions for today’s afternoon: a brief orientation tour of the spiritual capital of Laos before climbing the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside. Stop at the evening hilltribe market. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2 - Luang Prabang city tour
Breakfast is in hotel. Today’s main attractions: visit beautiful Wat Xieng Thong showing its best face in the morning sun, the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum and Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-reliefs, the exploration of town with stops at Wat That, Wat Visun and Wat Aham. Cross the Mekong for a walk on the opposite riverside and a climb to Wat Chompet for a different view of the city for sunset. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Kuang Si Waterfall excursions
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to Kuang Si Waterfall, south west of Luang Prabang with stops en-route to visit some ethnic minority villages. It is possible to walk to the top of the falls via a steep track and if the weather is good swim in the clear water at the foot of the falls. Return to Luang Prabang. Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (Breakfast)
Day 4 - Luang Prabang-Pak Ou-Kamu Lodge
For those who don’t mind get up early in the morning, take a very special (optional) dawn visit before breakfast to witness the long lines of orange-robed monks leaving their pagodas to receive offerings of food from Luang Prabang residents. Back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, embark for a boat trip on the Mekong River to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. In Pak Ou, thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues are crammed into the two caves carved out of a towering limestone cliff. They range in size from a few centimetres to the size of a human. Continue upriver for 45 minutes to reach the Kamu Lodge. In a unique setting and for those who want, can experience the original activities like rice planting, gold panning and fishing in the Mekong, this eco-oriented lodge will make you live a very different Lao experience. Overnight at the Kamu Lodge. (Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Kamu Lodge-Luang Prabang-Vientiane
After some time to relax at the lodge, head back to Luang Prabang by boat. Today’s main attractions: visit a weaving village where traditional Lao textiles are woven and where Sa paper is made. Wat Pa Phon Pao, a forest retreat before transferring to the airport for the evening flight back to Vientiane. Arrive in Vientiane, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel on arrival. Overnight in Vientiane. (Breakfast)
Day 6 – Vientiane city tour
Breakfast is in hotel before proceeding for a full day dedicated to the visit of capital city, Vientiane with the following attractions: Wat Sisaket and its thousands of miniature Buddha statues, Wat Prakeo, Wat Simuang, the That Luang Monument, Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe, the Patouxai Monument and the Talat Sao or Morning market. For individual travelers (max 5 pax) a foot reflexology massage is included at the end of the afternoon. Overnight in Vientiane. (Breakfast)
Day 7 - Depart Vientiane
After breakfast, free at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (Breakfast)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
* The tour prices are inclusive of:
- Private car,van bus a/c for transfers and tours.
- Private boat accrossing to Chomphet temple.
- Boat to Pakou cave & Kamu Lodge.
- Porterage & drinking water.
- Internal flight Luang Prabang-Vientiane + domestic airport tax.
- Hotel accommodation in twn/Dbl bed shared room.
- Meals: Daily breakfast + 1 Lunch + 1 Dinner at Kamu Lodge as in specified in the itinerary.
- Tours with local English Spkg guide.
- Entrance fees.
* The tour prices are exclusive of:
- Travel/Life insuranceVisa fee on arrival (If applicable)
- International flights + Departure airport tax
- Lunches & dinners not mentioned in itinerary.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc...
- Others which not mentioned above.
* Notes:
- The more companion you travel with the less you pay.
- Prices are varied based on hotel category (2-star or 3-star or 4-star or 5-star).
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