LAOS DISCOVERY

Travellers come to Laos to experience the rolling mountains, remote villages, tribal crafts and the magic of the Mekong. They leave with so much more: irreplaceable memories of smiling locals, saffron-robed monks receiving alms and markets awash with fresh produce. For those searching for authentic Asia, Laos doesn’t disappoint.
 

Meeting tour guide and moving to hotel for check-in. Spending the rest of the day to visit Phusi mountains with ascending the 328 steps to the top that offers a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding rivers and cityscape before wandering through the bustling Hill tribe Market for traditional textiles and handicrafts made by the hill tribes.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Pak Ou Cave

After breakfast, taking the cruise along a Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves. Embarking on a cultural tour of Luang Prabang in the afternoon and visiting the Royal Palace (official name "Haw Kham") which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

Waking up early to explore the Monks’ alms procession -  Daily dawn, saffron clad monks pad barefoot through the streets while pious townsfolk place tiny ball of sticky rice in there begging bowls. It’s quiet, meditative ceremony through which monks demonstrate their vows of poverty and humility while lay Buddhists gain spiritual merit by the act of respectful giving.
Although such processions occur all over Laos, Old Luang Prabang’s peaceful atmosphere and extraordinary concentration of mist-shrouded temple means that the morning’s perambulations along Th Sakkarin and Th Kamal creates an especially romantic scene.

Getting back to hotel for breakfast then we driving southward to Ban Suan Luang where the boat await for us and take us across the NamKhan River, and then walking up to the Khamu village of Ban Huay Aen. Having picnic lunch on your own in route and in the afternoon, trekking downhill to Ban Tin Pha village for overnight stay.

After breakfast, setting off soft trek along rice fields and through forests down to Ban Huay Fai, a Khamu village and seeing how people making handicrafts, including various types baskets made from rattan. Then continuing on to Tad Sae Waterfall, for lunch on your own and refreshment.  Driving  back to city in the afternoon.

Driving from Luang Prabang to Xieng Khuang, passing through Laos’ pristine countryside. This is long drive with spectacular view of Laos rain forest and the mountain ranges. Along the way, stopping for photo opportunities and visiting various hill tribe villages. On arival , check-in at hotel and relax.
Overnight in Phonsavan.
 

Spend the morning exploring the mysterious archeological wonderland: the Plain of Jars. Start the day with a trip to Phonsavan’s bustling central market. Visit the MAG exhibition then head out to the Plain of Jars. Explore Site 1 of the ancient and mysterious Plain of Jars: an enchanting archeological site, where hundreds of large stone jars lie scattered about the plateau. In the afternoon, discover site 2 and site 3 in the different location and the journey to reach them offers glimpse of some typical local villages. Get back to hotel later in the afternoon and have couple hours to enjoy the hotel facility and the tranquility of this small town.
Overnight in Phonsavan.

 

Plain of Jars in Phonsavan
 

Taking a short in-country flight from Phonsavan to Vientiane. Meeting tour guide and driver and then moving to hotel in the city center. After a short rest, setting out on a sightseeing tour of Laos’ eccentric capital, visiting all the city’s key attractions.  Enjoying the tour with a stop at Vientiane’s oldest temple, Wat Si Saket, filled with over 2000 Buddha images. Next we visit Haw Pha Kaew—the royal temple that once housed the famous Emerald Buddha—, before continuing on to Lao’s most significant national monument: Pha That Luang.
Overnight in Vientiane.

 

Taking a half day tour to Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan (as well as other variations of the spelling), is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane. Spending the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Vientiane.

 

Have breakfast at the hotel then enjoying a free morning at leisure before driving to the airport to catch departure flight home.
 

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    Transfers & Tours as mentioned in the program by Pajero  4x4 WD (Maximum 3 persons)
    English speaking guide
    Excursions & Entrance fees and other activities as mentioned in the program.
    Accommodation & meals as mentioned in the program.
    Service charges and taxes
 

 
    Domestic airfares and tax: Mae Hong Sorn – Chiang Mai.
    International airfares and tax
    Optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the program.
    Other meals not mentioned in the program.
    Personal expenses.