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Day1. Arrival – Vientiane (D)
On arrival in
Vientiane Capital, you are met and transferred to your centrally
located hotel. After a short rest, 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 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, sunset by
the Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight Laos Plaza hotel
in Vientiane.
Day2. Vientiane - Luang Prabang (B,L)
We board a short
afternoon flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the
best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. 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. On arrival, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun
and 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 Market, where
you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local
and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnightin Grand
hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day3. Luang Prabang - Pak Ou caves (B,L,D)
Today, we enjoy a
short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and
the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the
ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang
Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong
River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil
countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of
Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha
statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the
village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On
return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its
hand weaving. Overnight Grand hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day4. Luang Prabang – Vientiane (B,L)
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.
Breakfast, 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 the Central Market are not to be missed. We
visit these sights before we catch a flight back to Vientiane.
After checking into hotel, we transfer out to see the Buddha Park,
a blend of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures created by mystical monk
on parkland located by the Mekong River and the impressive
Friendship Bridge. A view of the Atacular sunset over the Mekong
River is perfect way to finish the day. Overnight Laos Plaza hotel
in Vientiane.
Day5. Vientiane – Departure (B)
After breakfast, we
visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong
Bouathong (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to
Wattay Airport or Friendship Bridge for departure.
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