Lao tours

Essentials of Laos 4 days - 3nights
Trip Code: LHL06

• Private tour with English/French speaking guide
• You choose the date of departure
• Trip can start from Vientiane & end in Luang Prabang or vice versa

Laos is one of Asia’s true gems.  The mighty Mekong in the west and the Truong Son range Mountains in the east offer natural borders to Thailand and Vietnam respectively, while Laos also shares borders with China in the north, Myanmar in the northwest and Cambodia in the south.

This 4 Day tour will allow you to experience stunning natural wonders, riche in heritage, friendly people.  You be able to learn about places like Vientiane, with its colonial-French buildings, ancient temples and with colorful markets.  Also, there is Luang Prabang, a former royal capital and now a World Heritage Site listed by the UNESCO. There is also so much more and you will be thrilled that you came to share the delights of the Laos.

Day 1: Arrive in Vientiane (D)

You will be warmly welcomed upon arrival in Vientiane airport and transferred to your hotel. Although it is a capital city, Vientiane has the feel of a small provincial town. The wide boulevards are almost devoid of traffic, and with its many temples, the city retains the feel of another age.

Our tour today including visits to the Wat Sisaket with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues followed by the Wat Simuang and Wat Prakeo, which was the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha, which today lives in Bangkok. Continue to visit the huge golden That Luang monument, where all Lao citizen respect as holy pagoda and the Vientiane 's own Victory Monument , which looks like the Arc de Triomphe. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Vientiane .

Day 2: Vientiane - Luang Prabang (B/L)

In the morning take flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang - the former Royal capital. Pick up and transfer to your hotel. It is time to explore city with visits to Wat Visoun, the site of impressive Thad Makmo stupa ; the Wat Mai which built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) epitomizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style and the Wat Xieng Thong further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, its several roofs sweeping low to the ground. Climb up 350 steps to the top of the Phou Sii hill to visit the Wat Phu Sii and enjoy commanding views for many miles in each direction. Back to hotel for leisure or you can go shopping at night market, where hundred of Hmong vendors display their handmade handicraft. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Mekong River - Pak Ou cave - Weaving village (B/L)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos , being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual.

Visit the National Museum , once a king's palace. Displayed inside is a lovely collection of personal artifacts of the royal family. Take a Mekong Riverboat trip on the mighty Mekong River to visit the famous & sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves - home to many thousands of Buddha images that were placed here by local people since 16th century - overlooking the confluence of the Mekong & Ou Rivers. On the way back to Luang Prabang visit Por Sa Paper Handicraft & Textile area at Ban Xang Khong. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Departure (B)

There is no activity planned for today so you can enjoy your free time and souvenir shopping until transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

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