Luang Prabang – Vangvieng – Vientiane
5-Day Luang Prabang – Vangvieng – Vientiane
Over view
Landlocked Laos has more beauty and a lot to offer. Small but enchanting cities, golden spired Buddhist temples, magnificent mountain sceneries, untouched hill-tribe villages, peaceful local lifestyles, and stunning Mekong River, a journey into Laos is a journey into an Asia long lost. Laos presents visitors with a beautiful travel experience, rich in atmosphere, natural beauty and Buddhist culture. Think of aromatic local markets and mouth-watering forays into local cuisine. The least populated of all Indochinese countries, many visitors to this unique land find it one of the most fascinating of all Asian destinations, and one which leaves them with memories of warm people. All together prove utterly charming for those who looking for a laid-back, memorable experience on a rural escape.
Tour Information
| Detail | Information |
| Tour Code | MST007 |
| Duration | 5 Day |
| Tour type | Natural beauty and Buddhist Culture |
| Start | 08:00 AM |
| End | 06:30 PM |
| Location | Luang Prabang – Vangvieng – Vientiane |
| Departure | Vientiane |
Tour Highlights
- Visit main attractions in Vientiane and theBuddha Park
- Explore Vangvieng and Nam Song River and the stonecliff mountains
- See the “Tak Bat” Alms giving, visit the turquoise waterfalls Kuang si & Bear sanctuary
- Chiana Higth speed Train
| On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.Begin your exploration of Luang Prabang, you visit the UXO Lao Visitors Centre the UXO Visitors is a must see for those who travel to Luangprabang with real life Bombie on display,survivor stories told on the wall of the centre and a moving documentary to view – you’ll have the chane to learn important and tragic fact about the Secret war. Next, you will visit Phousi Mount, which is a 100-meter-high hill located in the center of Luang Prabang, Laos. It is a significant religious and cultural site, offering panoramic views of the city and the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Afterwards, you can spend your time exploring the Night Market nearby. |
| Rise early this morning and see brightly-robed Buddhist monks collecting alms, following an ancient ritual known as Takbat. Afterwards explore a morning market on foot, and see and sample some of the delectable Lao fruits and snacks that make up the local diet.AfterBreakfast, at 8:30am for the short transfer to the boat jetty. Over the following two hours, enjoy a leisurely boat journey along the Mekong to the mysterious ‘Cave of 1,000 Buddhas’ at Pak Ou. Along the way, soak up the Mekong riverside scenery: villages, local fisherman, and mountains carpeted with thick green forest. At the caves, in a tradition that has lasted for centuries, local people add annually to a repository of Buddha statues near the base of the small cave. On the way back to Luang Prabang, visit a riverside village and sample the local rice wine (Lao-Lao). After gliding back into town, break for lunch. In the afternoon, depart by private vehicle for Kuang Si waterfalls (40 minutes), the most beautiful and famous falls in Laos. Swim in the turquoise waters, or simply explore the beautiful surroundings. On the return to Luang Prabang, visit a nearby sanctuary which cares for and rehabilitates bears rescued from animal traders, or from deforested habitat. Return to Luang Prabang, stopping as you like for photos of countryside and villages. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off, in the late afternoon(B) |
After breakfast, begin your discoveries with the traditional Lao House Heuan Chan. Afterwards, visit the Xieng Thong temple, regarded as the most beautiful temple in Laos, and an architectural masterpiece. visit to the National Museum. Then travel to VangVieng by a high speed train. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel, you will visit Tham Chang and Blue Lagoon. Your stop will be at Blue Lagoon #1. After the visit,Then you will take a long tailed boat trip . This is one of the best ways to enjoy the landscapes of Vang Vieng! Look at the rising mountains and the rice paddies that touch the villages near the river.
You will return to your hotel in the afternoon. This evening, take advantage of the unique views, perhaps over a cold drink on a terrace near Nam Song River.
In the evening, you can enjoy walking to see the Night market or nearby the river for some local food. (B)
| Wake up early and drive to the base of a mountain. The hike to the viewpoint, called Pha Nam Xay, takes around 1 hour to get to the top of the Viewpoint, it offers a stunning panoramic view of the town and surrounding area. Return to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast free at leisure until your transfer to Vientiane and check in to your hotel. This afternoon you’ll travel towards the Thai/ Lao Friendship Bridge to ‘Buddha Park.’ Located on the banks of the Mekong, this eclectic venue is full of larger-than-life concrete statues lifted from Buddhist and Hindu epics. The creator of these statues was rumoured to have been eccentric, so a visit here is interesting and makes for great photos.Next,continue to Patuxai Monument, reminiscent of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. At the end of the day, be dropped-off at your hotel (B) |
Starting at 8:30am, your tour will take in the city’s intriguing main sights,visit exquisite Wat Sisaket, Vientiane’s oldest original temple, built in 1818 (all other temples in Vientiane were re-built after the Siamese invasion of 1828). Across the street, Haw Pha Kaew, the former royal temple of the Lao Monarchy, has now been converted into a museum. After a break for lunch (to allow for choice, lunch is on your own), continue to the COPE Visitor’s Centre, an inspiring organisation which provides prosthetic limbs to victims of exploded ordinance and vehicle accidents. This centre gives you both an informative and interactive experience into some of the issues still plaguing Laos from the Indochina war era.. Finally, finish your day with stops at Phra That Luang (the most important national monument in Laos and symbolic of both the monarchy and the Buddhist religion)l.
It’s time to say goodbye, but just think of all the wonderful stories you will take home. A transfer will take you to the airport for your onward travels. (B)
| Inclusions: | Exclusions: |
| Airport arrival and departure transfers | Visa and immigration fees on arrival |
| Transport by modern air-conditioned vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary | Meal as not mentioned in the itinerary Tips, drinks and other personal expenses |
| Train tickets LPQ – VV – VTE | International flight |
| Slow Boat Cruise to Pak Ou Caves | Travel/Medical Insurance |
| Longtail boat in Vang Vieng | |
| Entrance fees | |
| Local English-speaking guide (Other languages on request) | |
| Drinking water |
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