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Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Houei Say 4 Days
offered by supplier M18327 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 4
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 15
people
Destination(s):
Laos
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 500 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1500 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - Vientiane - Luang Prabang
Welcome to Vientiane, the city of the moon - an ancient city, situated on the bend on the left bank of the Mekong as the largest city and the capital of Laos. Transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane, in order to visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been survived from the Siamese war of 1828; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo; Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos. We shall also visit Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars in the past and it is today as the land-mark of Vientiane.
Transfer to airport for a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. After checking into hotel, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, then we climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. You will see a original Luang Prabang traditional dance show performance. This is presided over by a wish priest who will chant in Lao and Pali over the Phakuan, or centerpiece, which is decorated with flowers, food and money as offerings to the spirits. After chanting, all participants take two white bands from the Phakuan and tie them on the wrists of another guest while whispering a wish. The strings should be kept on for at least 3 days. Overnight in Lu ang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang (City Tour)- Khouangsi Waterfalls
Breakfast, we depart hotel to visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace which houses the collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, gifts received from foreign dignitaries, etc., Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture. Take a drive (30 km South) to visit Kuangsi Waterfall, which, though not very high, is spectacular and really beautiful with its green surroundings as the preserved National park.
We stop to visit a fresh produced market namely Talad Phousy, and also visit Ban Na Oune, a small village of a hill-tribe group "Hmong", probably the best-known minority group in Laos. Just before arriving at Kuangsi waterfall, there is another village of Khmu minority group, namely Ban Tha Pane that we will visit. Our picnic lunch is served at the shady park nearby Kuangsi waterfall. There is plenty of time for relaxing and a swim in cool water, before we head back to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon. Visit Ban Xangkhong, Ban Phanom a well-known village for its wood paper making and also Lao silk weaving with natural dyes. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Pakbeng (by Boat)
Following breakfast, we depart hotel to the boat landing, and take an excursion upstream on the Mekong to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a limestone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Our rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both
repositories for thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height. En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of foliage.
Slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Our first stop will be at Ban Muangkeo, a well-known village for Lao traditional rice whisky, namely Laoh-Khao to be distilled. We are welcome to taste it and also take away. Lunch is served at a riverside restaurant. Continue to Pakbeng late afternoon and transfer to hotel. Sunset on the Mekong river bang. Overnight Pakbeng.
Day 4: Pakbeng - Houei say - Chiangrai (Thailand)
Today, we embark on a traditional boat, upstream on Magic of Mekong River. This portion of the Mekong River is not too large but both banks of the river are bordered by very beautiful mountain ranges and green forest. Along the way, we stop over at Ban Houeilampen to visit the Hmong hill tripe people, who are very poor but have unique culture. On arrival at HoueiSay and taking a ferry boat crossing Mekong to Chiangkhong (Thailand). End of service.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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