TPT – PrT208 - Luang Prabang 4 days /3 nights

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Laos - Luang Prabang 4 days/237US$

DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG (D)

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel by our guide. Luang Prabang has been claimed by the UNESCO as “the best-preserved city in South East Asia”. During our time here, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. From there we will explore the Luang Prabang night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textile made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Dinner with Baci ceremony and overnight in Luang Prabang (Lunch at your own arrangement for more flexibility)

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU - LUANG PRABANG (B/L)

Let’s enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. We stop en route at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On the way back to Luang Prabang we will take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (dinner at your own arrangement). 

DAY 3:  LUANG PRABANG–KHOUANGSI WATER FALL–VILLAGES-LUANG PRABANG (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 (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the religious residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From here we will visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today we will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. After returning to Luang Prabang by late afternoon, we will go on to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking. Return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (dinner at your own arrangement).

DAY 4:  LUANG PRABANG – HANOI (B/L/D)

Depending on your flight schedule, we may have enough time for a visit at The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. The Central Market should not be missed too if you wish to have some craft to remember of Laos.

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Hotel standard 3*

Hotel standard 4*

Tour price in USD net per person valid to 30 April 2011 (except 24 & 31 Dec 2010 for hotel4*)

Inclusive of above prices:

-        Private transportation in private air-conditioned

-        Accommodation in twin shared 

-        Private boat trip as stated in above sights

-        English speaking guide

-        Admission fee to indicated sights

-        Meals as program (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch and D= Diner)

-        Gov’t tax and service charge

-        Luggage handling

-        2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour

-        2 cold tower per day during the tour

Exclusive of above prices:

-        Visa stamping fee

-        Int’l air tickets to / from Laos

-        Travel Insurance in all kinds

-        Meals: lunch or dinner where not stated

-        Single room (quoted separately)

-        Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others