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SUMMARISE
Adventure through Laos from North to South of this beautiful country. When you finished your holiday in Thailand at Chiang Rai.
Starting from Chiang Khong in Thailand, this tour takes you over Laos, HuayXai. From here enjoy with the slow boat to Pak Beng then continue to Luang Prabang and on to Vientiane. You will enjoy fascinating city tours of both Luang Prabang and the capital Vientiane. You will visit the stunning waterfalls at Khone Phapheng and may even spot some very rare fresh water rare Irrawaddy Dolphin.
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience slow boat along Mekong River – Pak Beng – Luang Prabang - Wat Xienthong – Traditional long tail boat trip to Pak Ou caves - Whisky village - Kuangsi Waterfall - Mount Phousi to catch up sunset and panorama view - Wat Si Saket - Wat Ho Phrakeo - PatuXay Victory Monument – That Luang sacred monument – Pakse – Pak Song Highland – Coffee Plantation - Tad Fan Waterfall - ethnic villages - Tad PhaSuam Waterfall - Wat Phou Temple complex - Don Khong (Khong Island) - Phasouay Waterfall - Done Khone island - Fresh water dolphins - KhonePhapheng Falls(Niagara of Asia).
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 01: Chiang Khong- HuayXay - Pakbang
On arrival at the Chiang Khong – HuayXai Immigration Check-Point, proceed with formalities and then you take a private slow boat trip down south along the Mekong River to Pak Beng (lunch en route).
A little town on the banks of Mekong River, HuayXai. The fact is that most visitors to Laos treat HuayXai as a stopover to other destinations. This is quite unfortunate since there is a lot to experience in this small town in terms of local life in Laos and it’s worth it to try some local beer, relax on the banks of Mekong or simply interact with fellow tourists here.
Meal: Lunch and Dinner included
Day 02: Pak Beng-Luang Prabang
After having the lovely breakfast, you will enjoy your adventure by boat to Luang Prabang. On the way you visit several hill tribe villages, heading onwards to the famous caves known as Tham Ting also known as Pak Ou Caves, due to its proximity to Pak Ou village, there are actually two separate caverns at the site, which is locally known as Tham Ting. two linked caverns crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Then you will also visit a rice wine distillation village at Ban Sanghai. You should arrive around sunset in to Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang is one of the beautiful provinces in Laos, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Considered by many travelers and writers as being the heart of Laotian culture, the tiny town is encircled by mountains and is 700 meters above sea level at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers. Here visitors are subjected to an inflamed economic bubble that does not apply to the rest of the country. Being Laos' premier tourist destination and (one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful spots, ironically tourists will pay more for the innate pleasures of eating, drinking and sleeping than they would in the country's capital city Vientiane.
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch included
Day 03: Luang Prabang – Ancient City Tour
Today you have a full-day city tour of this ancient capital city of the Lao Kingdom, beautifully situated on the Mekong River, surrounded by hills. You will visit Wat Visoun, Wat May, Wat Xien Thong, Wat Praphuthabat, and The National Museum (the former Royal Palace). Wat Xien Thong the most famous and beautiful temple in the old town dating back to the 16th century, is a symbol of great historic importance, this magnificent masterpiece is characteristic of the Luang Prabang style and features an elaborate tree of life mosaic, intricately carved walls, rare Buddhist deities and a 12-metre high funeral carriage. Also known as the ‘Golden Tree Monastery’, Wat Xieng Thong acts as a gateway to Luang Prabang as it is strategically situated close to where the Mekong joins the Nam Khan River; followed by watching the sunset over the Mekong River and the panoramic view of Luang Prabang City from the top of Mount Phousi.
Let’s explore in the evening,
Night Market is one of the best of its kind in the world and delights everyone with its crafts, trinkets and street food.
Meal: Breakfast included
Day 04: Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall
As your usual day in the morning enjoy with a nice breakfast at the hotel before starting your busy day. Your services are ready to begin the day tour with the experienced guide and private driver. A 29 km distance to see Kuangsi Waterfall by driving through the lush scenery and villages. It’s a biggest waterfall in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals. The pools also have cascades of up to five metres high with deliciously cold water due to the shade given by the surrounding lush tropical jungle, if you don’t fancy a swim then you can relax in the shade and watch others having fun jumping in and out of the water. There are trails allowing you to climb up to the top where you can see the stream feeding into the falls and enjoy some more natural pools.
On arrival at the falls, Travelloops would recommend to take a cooling swim in the fall’s turquoise waters follow by your picnic lunch is served.
On your return way to Luang Prabang will visit the minority village of Hmong and stop for pictures of the beautiful lush scenery along the way and completed the day by visiting Ban Phanom weaving village and Ban Sangkong villagewhere could see the natural paper making process from mulberry trees.
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch included
Day 05: Luang Prabang-Vientiane
Rising up very early this morning at 0530am that will travel by private vehicle to Ban Vat Sean to observe a long line of monks collecting alms’ ceremony. A Laos tradition, the Buddhist Alms Giving Ceremony. Despite being a highly revered ritual for locals, visitors are encouraged to be involved as long as a level of respect is maintained throughout.
Return to your hotel for having breakfast then checking out for heading to the airport for your domestic flight to the capital of Laos, Vientiane. Upon arrival Vientiane airport you will be met and greeting by Travelloops guide and driver for transferring to checking in at your hotel then free time at leisure or wandering to explore this small city but extremely vibrant.
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch included
Day 06: Vientiane – City Excursion
In the morning enjoy having the breakfast at your hotel before beginning your excursion in the capital, Vientiane. Visiting the city highlight from Wat Si Saket is standing in the central of Vientiane, its cloister wall makes the Wat famous and housing thousands of tiny Buddha images and rows with hundreds of seated Buddhas, mainly date from the 16th and 19th centuries and come in all sizes and are made from wood, stone and bronze – more than 6,800 Buddhas in total. Continue to see Wat Ho Phrakeo (Haw PhraKaew), was originally constructed in 1565 as the Lao royal family’s personal chapel, was a home for the Emerald Buddha unfortunately the statue was stolen. You will also see the national symbol and the most sacred monument in this country, That Luang (its image is on Laos’ official seal).
Enjoy your afternoon to visit thePatu Xay is a national victory monument and Buddha Park as well as be pleased with shopping at the local market. Scrolling in Buddha Park, also known as XiengKhuan, this unusual park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The quiet and tranquil setting along the Mekong River is a contrast to the slightly eccentric sculptures which were built in 1958 by a Laos shaman. The concrete sculptures are unique and intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful park.
Meal: Breakfast included
Day 07: Vientiane – Pakse - Waterfalls
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short domestic flight to Pakse. Upon arrival, you will be met and greeting by Travelloops experienced tourguide, then having an excursion a long your lovely way to crossing this small city toward Tadlo in the heart of the Bolaven Plateau and Paksong Highland. To refresh by visiting Paksong Highland to have the best coffee and enjoy the coffee plantation then continue to see the famous Tad Fan Waterfall and theethnic villages in the surrounding area. Never forget to see Tad PhaSuam Waterfall, is a wide 6m high waterfall that stretches around a U-shaped cliff. Great about the falls flow all year round from the HouaiChampi River descends across the Bolaven Plateau. Return to town and enjoy your night.
Meal: Breakfast included
Day 08: Pakse –Wat Phou - Khong Island
Checking out from your hotel after enjoy the breakfast.
Depart for a morning cultural tour by passing Champasak cultural landscape, visitingWat PhouTemple complex, is a remarkably well-preserved planned landscape more than 1,000 years. It was shaped to express the Hindu vision of the relationship between nature and humanity, using an axis from mountain top to river bank to lay out a geometric pattern of temples, shrines and waterworks extending over some 10 km. Two planned cities on the banks of the Mekong River are also part of the site, as well as Phou Kao mountain. The whole represents a development ranging from the 5th to 15th centuries, mainly associated with the Khmer Empire. Now a day, Wat Phou is designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue your journey to Khong Island(Don Khong) via visiting Phasouay Waterfall and local villages such as Alak, Katou., etc. Khong Island is a largest island of Si Phan Don (4,000 islands) on Mekong River in Laos. You will have a free time at your leisure after chick in.
Meal: Breakfast included
Day 09: Khong Island- KhonePhapheng Falls-Pakse
After an early breakfast, you catch a boat for a 1-hour trip to Done Khone island. You will visit the famous Liphi (the Devil’s Corridor), and if you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the famous Irrawaddy fresh water dolphins. You will see the remnants of the French colonial area (the old pier, stream railway, former French hospital buildings and Messagerie Maritime Offices) before catching the ferry to Ban Nakasang village, driving on to visit KhonePhapheng Falls, the so-called ‘Niagara of Asia’. Later today you return to Pakse where you stay overnight.
Meal: Breakfast included
Day 10: Depart Pakse
It completed your Laos holiday with a good memory and many experiences that you could not forget.
After breakfast at the hotel, you are free to relax or do some shopping until it’s time for your airport transfer.
Meal: Breakfast included
Price: USD 00 Per Person
COST INCLUDED:
COST EXCLUDED:
Laos Adventure is private and can be tailor-made to suit your travel needs. As a result, the price is quoted in US dollars and shown on a per-person basis. The 'Price From' quoted above is for parties of 2, 4 and 6 people and for options of accommodation are Superior (3 star), Deluxe (4 star), Luxury (5 star) hotels.
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REMARKS:
We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Southeast Asia particularly, hotel price makes up most of the cost of your holiday.
All of our prices are calculated on a twin/double-shared basis. As a guide, Travelloops.com defines hotel grades as follows:
>>Superior Level (3-star hotels in good locations): > 40 USD/room/night
>>Deluxe Level (4-star hotels): > 60 USD/room/night
>>Luxury Level (5-star hotels): > 150 USD/room/night
Additional info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
SUBJECT TO PRICE CHANGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
The timing of sightseeing points shall be fixing by local guide/operator due to traffic and weather conditions (Non-refundable for any cancellation that made by clients).
Rate subject to change depending upon local condition, gasoline prices etc.
Voucher info
Our confirmation letter (electronic letter) is equivalent to the voucher. You can present this letter/electronic voucher for this activity.
Starting point:
Chiang Khong (Thailand) - HuayXay (Laos): Bordering between Laos and Thailand by Mekong River
Finishing point:
Pakse
Departure time:
Upon request the Travel Loops would suggest to depart for your tour at 08:00 am.
Duration:
10 days
Laos Adventure 10 Days
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