"Laos Explore"
8 Days package price on enquiry.
Day 1 - UK Departure
Depart the UK with international flight to Vientiane via Hanoi.
Day 2 - Vientiane Arrival
Arrive in Vientiane, meet your guide at the airport and transfer to hotel for check in. In the afternoon we have a city tour, visiting That Luang Stupa, Pratuxai, Ho Prakeo and Wat Sisaket.
Day 3 - Vientiane to Xieng Khuang
This morning is free to relax until transfer to domestic airport for flight to Phonsavan, Xieng Khouang Province. You will be met by local guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Proceed by car or van to visit the first and second site of the Plain of Jars. This afternoon drive 32km to visit the old capital of Xieng Khouang (Muong Khoune) where live some of the ethnic of H’mong. Return to town in late afternoon.
Day 4 - Xieng Khuang
Today we drive 64 km to Muong Kham to the natural hot spring water. On the way we stop at minority villages to see their everyday life at Thajok village and visit Tham Piou cave. Return to Phonsavanh in the afternoon
Day 5 - Xieng Khuang to Luang Prabang
This morning we visit the local market of Phonsavanh. Free until transfer to the airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport you will be met by our guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Later we visit the main highlights of Luang Prabang: Vat Visoune, Vat Aham, Phousi hill for the overlooking view of Luang Prabang, Vat Mai Souvannaphoumaram, Vat Xieng Thong (the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang) and National Museum known as former Royal King’s Palace.
Day 6 - Luang Prabang
Today we embark on a traditional boat trip up the stream of Mekong River to visit Pak Ou caves. En route stop over to visit Ban Xang Hai where distilled sticky rice wine can be seen and tasted. Then visit the sacred Buddha cave where the thousand Buddha images can be seen. Return to Luang Prabang and continue visiting Ban Phanom, near by Henri Mouhot’s tomb and the weaving village of Lao Lu textiles.
Day 7 - Luang Prabang to Vientiane
We begin today visiting Ban Xang Khong, a weaving and handmade mulberry paper’s village. Later transfer to domestic airport to fly to Vientiane. You will be met and transfer to your hotel. Look in at the Morning Market with its Lao handicraft products - silk, gold and antique silver. Complete your holiday in Laos watching the sunset beside the Mekong River.
Day 8 - Vientiane Departure
Transfer to airport for departure flight.
8 Days Package Price on Enquiry
Price includes:
- Return International flights:
- Hotel accommodation (on twin share basis);
- Sightseeing excursions with English speaking guides;
- All road transportation in private air-con car or minibus;
- Entrance fees;
- Domestic flights;
- Boat trip as mentioned in sights;
- Government tax and service charge;
- Luggage handling and drinking water.
Price excludes:
- Visa fee ($30 available at airport);
- Meals;
- Departure tax;
- Personal expense such as laundry or drinks during meals etc.;
- Optional visits;
- Travel insurance (can be arranged, please ask for details);
- Tips to guides and drivers.
