Laos adventure 10 days 9 nights

Laos is one of Southeast Asia's less visited corners, but those who do come make a beeline for Luang Prabang (City of the Buddha of Peace) at the confluence of the Mekong and Khan rivers in the mountainous north. The sleepy former capital is home to hundreds of saffron-clad monks who inhabit its more than 300 pagoda-like temples. Throughout town, a languid air of serenity mixes with a new-found sense of stylishness. Of the growing number of chic hotels, many are housed in refurbished French-colonial buildings, and outdoor restaurants offer mouth-watering fusion dishes.

Day 1: Arrive in Luang Prabang
- You will be welcomed to Luang Prabang by your guide who will take you to your hotel for an overnight stay. Once the heart and soul of the ancient kingdom of Laos, Luang Prabang is now a designated World Heritage-listed site. The city is filled with ornate temples, French colonial architecture and has a truly magical feel about it.
Day 2: Luang Prabang - City Tours (B)
- After breakfast, you will visit major sites including the National Museum, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Mai and Wat Xieng Thong. You will then climb up to the top of Phousi Mountain for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa, as well as see a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, you will go to explore the Night Market, where you can find lovely crafts and handmade textiles sold by local and hill tribe people from the surrounding area. You will have a restful overnight stay in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Fall (B)
- After breakfast, you will drive out of town 30 km to the beautiful Kuang Sii Waterfall, where you can swim, relax and soft trek to the top of the fall. On your way back, you’ll have a short stop at a Black Hmong village, where hill tribe handicrafts are sold as souvenirs to passing visitors. Once back in town, you will have the rest of the day free to indulge in an afternoon tea or coffee at one of the many stylish cafes and bars as you people watch or plan some shopping. In the evening, you will have various choices of outdoor restaurants offering mouth-watering fusion dishes. You will then have a restful night at your hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave (B)
- After breakfast it’s time to depart for the boat landing for an excursion upstream the Mekong to visit the one-of-a-kind Pak Ou Cave. En-route you can observe numerous local villages and slender canoes by the shore. The cave system itself is nestled into the side of a lime stone cliff running alongside the river, opposite the confluence of the Mekong and Ou rivers and contains thousands of Buddha images, some as tall as two meters.
  Following the caves, the boat will take you to Ban Muangkeo where traditional rice whiskey, called “Laoh-Khao” is distilled, and then to a riverside restaurant for lunch.
  As you return to Luang Prabang by car in the evening, you will stop in Ban Xangkhong, well known for paper production and Lao silk weavings made with natural dye.
Day 5: Luang Prabang - Textile Village - Elephant Camp (B)
- After breakfast, you will drive out of town to visit the elephant camp at Ban Ann. En route you will stop at the famous village of Ban Phom Nom, home to weavers and craftspeople who made souvenirs for the last king of Laos.
  Next, you will stop in Kang Noon to see the monument dedicated to Henri Mouhot, a Frenchman, best known for rediscovering Angkor Wat and who died of malaria while on his fourth trip to Laos. You will then continue to the camp, and upon your arrival, your guide will brief you about the elephants before you set out on a one hour tour before returning to town in the afternoon.
  The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish, whether that’s to rest and relax or exploring the town on your own.
Day 6: Luang Prabang - Vientiane - City Tours (B)
- The day begins with breakfast and some free time before an afternoon flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival your guide will escort you to your hotel. Once you’re settled in, you will be taken on a tour of the major sights of the capital, including: Wat Sisaket (home to thousands of Buddha statues), Wat Prakeo(former home of the famous Emerald Buddha), the That Luang Stupa, and the imposing Patuxay Monument (known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe). After the tour you will spend the evening and night in Vientiane.
Day 7: Vientiane - Pakse - Boliven Plateua - Pakse (B)
- After an early morning flight to Pakse, you will be met by your guide and driven to Saravanh Province via Thateng. Tad Fan Waterfall will stun you with its bubbling waters and lush vegetation, after which you will get to observe local tea and coffee production and learn about life in the Boloven Plateau where a great variety of crops are grown, such as coffee, tea, cardamom and bananas. Later in the afternoon you will get to visit villages inhabited by the Alak, Nge, and Katu minorities around Tad Lo Waterfall, and then return to Pakse for an overnight stay.
Day 8: Pakse - Wat Phou - Don Khong (B)
- After breakfast it’s time to visit one of Laos’ two UNESCO World Heritage Sites recognized in 2001. These are the pre-Angkoran ruins of Wat Phu on Khong Island. En-route you will make your way past some of the famous 4000 islands before getting to the island and ruins. These Khmer ruins are perched on a hill and date back to the 9th century, and are a true architectural marvel. You will then spend the night on the island.
Day 9: Don Khong - Khone Island - Pakse (B)
- Once you’ve had breakfast, you will board a long tail boat and enjoy the local countryside as you explore sites down the river on your way to Liphi Waterfall or “The Corridor of the Devil”. While in the boat you will see countless local fishermen at work before going to land at Ban Nakasang on your way to Khone Papheng, the biggest waterfall in Southeast Asia.
Day 10: Pakse - Departure (B)
- After breakfast, you will transfer to Pakse Airport for your departing flight.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

-    Arrangement for Visa Approval Letter for Vietnam (single entry)
-    Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle as stated in the itinerary
-    English speaking guide
-    Lunch and Dinners as stated in the itinerary
-    Accomodation in double rooms including breakfasts.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

-    Stamping fee for visa to Vietnam
-    Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
-    International airfare.
-    Domestic airfare.
-    Other personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, etc.)

GENERAL NOTICE:
-    Standard check-in time is 14h00 and check-out time is 12h00 at most of the hotels.
- Arrival/Departure: Above prices are valid only for group of clients travelling together – arrival and departure with the same flight. Arrival/departure by other flight subject to supplement charge.
-    In no case, the non-used services or visits will be refunded or provided on individual basis for group member(s) due to the delayed arrival/early departure unless they will go on private tour.
-    Program is subject to change without notice due to Vietnam Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight unexpected cancellations.
-   There might be supplement for compulsory lunches or dinners during Christmas and New Year 2018.
-   There will be no refund or compensation applied due to force major which effect to visit program.
-    We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase of the fuel surcharge applied by airlines companies or any other transport companies.
-    In general most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year (from the 15th of February until the 20th of February 2018 inclusive).
-    Deadline for flight tickets: We will automatically issue flights 5 days after bookings is confirmed by us, please take note and come back to me within 5 days since booking is confirmed if you find clients don’t want to issue it.

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