Laos Original 9 days

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TOUR CODE: VOT-199
TOUR CODE: VOT-199
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Would you like to experience the daily life of Laos people ?

Have unforgettable time when joining Laos Orginal 9 days tour. Laos was known as land of a million elephants and is famous for its green plateaus, plains, beauty and glamour. Your first stay is in the ancient Luang Prabang which was the capital of Laos and is located in the valley between two mountain ranges with vast green primeval forest mixed with new planted forest. Here, houses and temples were built centuries ago and are preserved virtually intact. Because of its ancient beauty, peaceful space, Luang-states is called “the city of nap”. From the center of the ancient capital, you will visit the Kuang Si waterfall with 5 km in length and 82 m in height which makes the area become brighter like someone throw millions silver pieces in the pristine scenery. And you certainly cannot skip visiting today capital of Laos which is Vientiane. You will visit the Triumphal Arch (victory monument) which was built in the mid-nineteenth century to honor Lao soldiers in the war against the French. Also, visit Prakeo (the original home of the emerald Buddha), Wat Sisaket (the house of thousand Buddha images) or Prathatluang stupa (the stupa is keeping the relic of Lord Buddha). Finish your discovering Laos in Pakse. Like Luang Prabang, it combines beautiful colonial buildings, golden temples and a scenic riverside location, without the trappings of mass tourism — there’s no night market here, no tourist restaurants, no elderly European tourist coach parties. Just a very friendly, laidback atmosphere and, on the riverfront, a surprisingly vibrant nightlife, with the riverbank lined with great restaurants and beer gardens, where Pakse’s young locals gather to swill vast quantities of Beer Lao and listen to live bands. Laos is totally the ideal destination for those who are passionate to explore new lands.

Highlight

Day 01: Luang Prabang arrival
Day 02: Luang Prabang – Kwang Si waterfall
Day 03: Luang Prabang – Xieng Khoang
Day 04: Xieng Khouang – Vientiane by flight
Day 05: Vientiane
Day 06: Vientiane – Pakse – Tad Lor by flight
Day 07: Tad Lor – Champassak – Don Khong Island
Day 08: Don Khong Island – Done Khone – Kone Prabeng – Paksé
Day 09: Pakse Departure

ITINERARY

Day 01: Luang Prabang arrival

Arrive in Luang Prabang by crossing the Mekong river from Thailand border (Luang Prabang, the former Royal capital city of Laos, the crown jewel of the ancient Lane Xang Empire, the Land of a Million Elephants. Arrive at the pier, welcomed by our guide and transferred to hotel. Enjoy welcome dinner at local restaurant and stay overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 02: Luang Prabang – Kwang Si waterfall

After breakfast at hotel, visit an ancient capital city of the Lao Kingdom beautifully situated in the Mekong surrounded by hills. Visit Wat Visoun, Wat May, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Praphuthabat, National Museum known as former Royal Palace. Have Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Khuang Si waterfall. Return to Luangprabang to visit Ban Phanom weaving village and Ban Sangkong village and followed by enjoying sunset over Mekong River and panoramic view of Luang Prabang on Phou Si mount. Climb its 350 steps to enjoy commanding views for many miles in each direction. Visit Wat Mai that was built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) emphasizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style. Have your own dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 03: Luang Prabang – Xieng Khoang

Wake up in the early morning to go to the monk’s procession in town. You can give the monks the food (rice, fruits …), and then back to hotel for Breakfast. Depart to Xieng Khouang through the mountainous road via Phoukhoune, on the way you will have a chance to have an overview of the local life style along the mountainous road through the tropical rain forest. Upon arrival at Phonsavan, visit the plain of jars and visit Phonsavanh Market. Have your own dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Xieng khoang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Xieng Khoang

Day 04 : Xieng Khouang – Vientiane by flight

After breakfast at hotel, visit Tham Piu cave and local villages such as Hmong Lai, Ban Hua Khang. Then, visit local market and Hmong at Ban Na Sala village. Have Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Vientiane. You will be welcomed and transferred to hotel. Discover Vientiane by yourself and enjoy sunset at Mekong Riverside. Have Dinner on your own and stay overnight at hotel in Vientiane.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane

Day 05 : Vientiane

After breakfast in hotel, visit Vientiane such as Prakeo (the original home of the emerald Buddha), Anousavari like Arch of Triumph in Paris. Have Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Wat Sisaket (the house of thousand Buddha images), Prathatluang stupa (the stupa is keeping the relic of Lord Buddha). Have your own dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Vientiane.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane

Day 06: Vientiane – Pakse – Tad Lor by flight

After breakfast at hotel and then transfer to airport for flight to Pakse. Arrive in Pakse, welcomed by our local guide and depart toward Paksong district, stop over at Km 35 to visit the famous Tad Fan Waterfall and ethnic villages to discover their daily life. Have lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Wat Phou (Khmer ruin dated 11th century) and drive toward Tad Lor. Have your own dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Tad Lor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Tad Lor

Day 07: Tad Lor – Champassak – Don Khong Island

Have breakfast at hotel, then explore some local villages in the area and depart to Kong Island (discover Khong island by cycling). Have your own dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Don Khong Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Don Khong Island

Day 08: Don Khong Island – Done Khone – Kone Prabeng – Paksé

After breakfast at hotel, you will take a boat cruise to Done Khone (1 hour trip) and visit the famous Liphi ( Devil Corridor), if you are lucky you can enjoy watching the Irriwady dolphins ( around 06h00- 09h00 or 16h00-18h00)  and visit the remain of the French colonial area (old pier, stream railway, former French hospital building and Maritime Office). Have lunch at local restaurant. Then, you join Ban Nakasang village by boat and depart to Khon Phapheng (Niagara of Asia). Have your own dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Paksé.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Paksé

Day 09: Pakse Departure

After breakfast at hotel, take your time until being transferred to the Pakse airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast
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