Day 1 –VIENTIANE arrival by plane
- Upon arrival in Vientiane Capital, you are met and transferred
to your centrally located hotel.
- After a short rest, we start visiting the major sights of
the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple
with 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 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.
- Over night in Vientiane Mekong Hotel
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Day 2 : VIENTIANE/XIENGKHOANG by plane
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Breakfast at the hotel
- Free at leisure until your short afternoon flight to Xiengkhouang,
which was devastated by American bombing between 1964 and
1973.
- Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit the Plain of Jars,
an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large
stone jars are littered all over the plateau. We also have
time, this afternoon seeing the old capital of Muang Khoun
Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe
and Tai Dam people. They have an interesting local culture
and a colorful history.
- Overnight at Vansana Xieng Khuang hotel
www.vansanahotel-group.com
Day 3: XIENGKHOANG/LUANGPRABANG by road
- Early morning, we visit Central Market of Phonsavanh to
watch different Hill Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises.
Then heading out the this small town to Luang Prabang, on
the way, we drop off and see a site more than 200 years old
Buddha images in Thampra and varied Hmong and varied hill
tribe minority villages along the road. They are nice, friendly
and welcome you to visit.
- After a photo stop, we continue driving up hill, enjoying
mountain splendid natural scenery, forest and landscape. After
a tea or coffee break at Sala Phoukhoun, where the T-junction
of bordering meets Vientiane-Xiengkhouang-Luang Prabang. The
journey will take us over mountainous region to Luang Prabang.
- 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 checking into hotel, [if time permits] we start seeing
the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, 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 at Le Calao
www.calaoinn.laopdr.com
Day 4 : LUANG PRABANG-KUANGSI WATERFALL
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06h00 Early this morning you may want to wake up early and
participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad
monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings
from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice.
- Come back hotel for the breakfast,
- Then our guide go to pick you up at the hotel at 08h30 for
visiting of 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.
- Heading out of the town for the beautiful Kuangsi waterfalls.
The water tumbling over multi tiered limestone formations
into the cool and clear pool is ideal for anyone seeking an
enjoyable escape when the heat becomes unbearable. You can
swim here for relaxing
- On the way back to the town, visit some village typical
- Overnight in Luang Prabang
