LAOS TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS

Best places to visit: VIENTIANE - XIENGKUANG - PLAIN OF JARS - LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVES

Durations

5 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English & Czech


This five-day tour takes in the mysterious Laos’s temples, monuments, museums and natural wonderlands. The packages is the best way to discover two beautiful cities are Vientiane and Luang Prabang, you will be regaled with the unexpected for five days…


Itinerary :

Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane Sightseeing Tour
Day 2: Vientiane to Xieng Khuang – Plain of Jars
Day 3: Xieng Khuang – Luang Prabang
Day 4: Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Departure

DAY 1 – LAOS TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS: ARRIVAL – VIENTIANE PACKAGE TOURS (-/-/-)

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time permitting; Your half day city tour enables us to see the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image.

LAOS TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS
Vientiane: Pha That Luang Stupa

We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

Overnight in Vientiane.

DAY 2 – LAOS TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS: VIENTIANE TRAVEL PACKAGES TO XIENGKUANG & PLAIN OF JARS (B/-/-)

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xiengkhuang. Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit Site 1 of the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. You will then be transferred to your hotel for the night.

Overnight in Xiengkuang.

DAY 3 – LAOS TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS: XIENGKHUANG ADVENTURE TOURS TO LUANG PRABANG TRAVEL PACKAGES (B/-/-)

Early morning, we visit the Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch the different hilltribe people barter and exchange merchandises. We then head out towards Luang Prabang. Enroute we stop off to see the Buddha images at Thampra, a site more than 200 years old, and various Hmong and hilltribe minority villages along the way. After numerous photo stops, we continue driving, enjoying the splendid natural scenery of the mountains, the forest and landscape. The journey will take us over mountainous regions until we approach Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 4 – LAOS TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS: LUANG PRABANG PACKAGE TOURS – PAK OU CAVES – HALF DAY CITY TOUR

Today, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine.

LAOS TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS
Vientiane: Royal Palace Museum

 On return, we disembark the boat to visit traditional villages, and continue taking a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving.
In the afternoon your half day city tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts.

We then head to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.

Overnight in Vientiane

DAY 5 – LAOS TOUR OF HIGHLIGHTS: LUANG PRABANG PACKAGE TOURS – DEPARTURE

Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.

DESCRIPTION

CITY

HOTEL NAME

3-Star Hotel

Vientiane

Lao Orchid hotel (Deluxe room) *** www.lao-orchid.com

Xiengkhouang

Vansana Plain of jars Hotel (Standard room)*** www.vansanahotel-group.com

Luang Prabang

Manoluck hotel (Standard room) ***

4-Star Hotel

Vientiane

Salana Boutique Hotel (Superior room) ****

Xiengkhouang

Vansana Plain of jars Hotel (Standard room)*** www.vansanahotel-group.com

Luang Prabang

Villa Maydou Hotel (Deluxe Garden room) ****

5-Star Hotel

Vientiane

Settha Palace Hotel (Deluxe room) ***** www.setthapalace.com

Luang Prabang

Satri House Boutiques Hotel (Deluxe room) ***** www.satrihouse.com

Including services

  • Hotel accommodation by twin share basis with daily breakfast
  • Ground transportation by private, air-cond vehicle
  • Regional ENGLISH speaking guide
  • Sightseeing with admission fees
  • Private boat trips as programmed
  • Mineral water and cold tissues on tours

EXCLUDING services

  • International air tickets arrival to and departure from Laos
  • Visa stamping on arrival to Laos (US$ 30 per person)
  • All other meals & beverages are NOT mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses and Tips
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