Detailed itinerary
A great chance to
discover the highlights of Laos, a hidden gem of Asia. The five
day vacation will offer you an opportunity to experience Laos
culture. Against a setting of Buddhist monuments and crumbling
French colonial architecture in Luang Prabang, we encounter
welcoming locals who have often had little contact with
foreigners. Vientiane, unlike most capital cities, is bathed in
tranquility, with the pace and mood of a large country town.
Situated on the banks of the Mekong River, it is home to many
historic Buddhist temples and monuments, After years turmoil,
Laos is beginning to open its doors to adventurous travellers
looking to explore this beautiful part of the world. When you
travel to Laos you can be assured of a warm welcome.
itinerary
disclaimer
The
itinerary attached is correct at time of printing. It may differ
slightly to the one in reality. Occasionally our itineraries
change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers,
comments and our own research. Please note that our brochure is
usually released by the end of each year. If you have booked from
the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to
improve the itinerary. It is very important that you print a final
copy of your Trip Dossier to review a couple of days prior to
travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans
DETAIL
ITINERARY
Day 1 Vientiane
arrival
You are met on arrival at
Vientiane Airport and transferred to your hotel. Rest of your
day is free at leisure. Just take your to discover this
beautiful city. Life in Vientiane is relaxed with daily affairs
conducted at a slow pace. There is a wealth of cultural delights
to discover - on foot, for the less energetic, by jumbo. Visit
Laos' most important national monument, Pha That Luang, or
meander down dusty riverside tracks to find villages full of
friendly children, dogs and chickens. A visit to Vientiane's
vibrant, colourful morning market (which incidentally is open
all day!) is a chance to look for local treasures. A great way
to round off the day is by enjoying a spectacular sunset over
the Mekong at one of the many stilt restaurants along the
riverbank.
Meal inclusions: None
Overnight: Sabaidee hotel (3 star)
Day
2 Vientiane sightseeing
Today there will be a
tour of Vientiane. Although it is a capital city, Vientiane has
a feel of a small provincial town. The wide boulevards are
almost devoid of traffic, and with its many temples, the city
retain the feel of another age. We will see the major temples
including the oldest Wat Sisaket, a temple of 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, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop
to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is
Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, In the evening, following the
meal you can enjoy an evening stroll along the banks of the
Mekong River....
Meal inclusions: Breakfast, lunch
Overnight: Sabaidee hotel (3 star)
Day 3 Luang Prabang
This morning we
transfer to the airport for the short domestic flight to Luang
Prabang. A city known for its beautiful scenery and high numbers
of ancient temples. Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and
transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang 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. After a short rest, 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....
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch
Overnight: The Chang Inn Hotel (3 star)
Day
4 Luang Prabang sightseeing
After breakfast, 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 board 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
distillation of local rice wine. On return, we take a short
drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. You will
visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse
offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among
the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also
known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local
village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong
Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village,
then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can
splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths,
return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban
Phanom, a well known weaving village, return to the city by late
evening, for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath...
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch
Overnight: The Chang Inn Hotel (3 star)
Day
5 Departure
Today
is at your leisure in
Luang Prabang
City. You are free for more
exploration before transfer to airport for the flight
home. Extra nights can
be added in
Luang Prabang.
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
General Notes:
• Tailormade Vietnam Holidays reserves the right to alter or revise
the prices and the itinerary when circumstances beyond the
company's control deem it necessary.
• Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the
listed hotels are fully booked, alternate accommodation will be
offered at the same level.
• If there are any requests regarding special meals, dietary
requirements, early check in, late check out, adjoining room and
so on, please inform the company when booking. Such requests are
subject to confirmation and availability.
After
years of turmoil, peace and tranquility have come to
have often had little contact with foreigners. Vientiane,
unlike most capital cities, is bathed in tranquillity, with
the pace and mood of a large country town. Situated on the
banks of the Mekong River, it is home to many historic
Buddhist temples and monuments, including the impressive
golden stupa of Pha That Luang.
Days
1-2 Vientiane
Days
2-3 Luang Prabang
