Laos Classic - 5D/4N

photo of a temple, courtesy of Laos Tourism BoardThis tour will give you an impressive overview of Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, located on the bank of The Mekong River and Luang Prabang, the jewel of Indochina and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vientiane, is the country’s center of culture and commerce, its major attractions include beautiful Buddhist monasteries and important monuments surrounded by striking scenery; Wat Saket, Wat Pra Kaew, That Luang Stupa should definitely not be missed. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The ancient royal city, surrounded by mountains at the junction of the Mekong and its tributary Khan River, is a sleepy town which has preserved its long-standing reputation as a stronghold of Lao culture with its splendid natural scenery and sense of timelessness.

Highlights:

Vientiane - Luang Prabang

Included: Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only Continental Breakfast) - All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport - Economy class on domestic flights - All entrance fees - English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request) - Accommodation and American Breakfast - Visa-approval letter for Laos.

Not Included: Visas and passports - Any personal expenses (like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc) - Meals other than those specified in the itinerary - International airfare - Airport taxes.

Departures: The program is available as a “Private Tour” where you and your party will be the only ones traveling and departure can be on a daily basis.

Accommodation: There are three levels of Hotels to choose: Standard, First Class and Deluxe.

photo of Buddhists eating out for breakfast, courtesy of Laos Tourism BoardDay by day Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Vientiane - Arrival in Vientiane. Transfer. Sightseeing in Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane.
  • Day 2 Vientiane / Luang Prabang - Transfer. Flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang. Transfer. Sightseeing in Luang Prabang. Visit Mount Phousi for sunset. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
  • Day 3 Luang Prabang - Excursion to Pak Ou Caves. Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
  • Day 4 Luang Prabang - Sightseeing in Luang Prabang. Transfer.

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Also tagged with: Escorted Journeys, Asia, Special Destinations, Laos, Indochina, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Join-In Tour, Classic Visit, Module, Hosted Tours, Private Tour, Private Escorted Journey


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