TPT – PrT216 – Explore World Heritage - Luang Prabang

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Explore World Heritage - Luang Prabang 3days

Day 01: ARRIVAL – LUANG PRABANG
Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in LuangPrabang.

Day 02: LUANG PRABANG – PAKOU CAVES
After breakfast, we 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 represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the distillation of local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)

Day 03: LUANG PRABANG – DEPARTURE
The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the Central Market are not to be missed. After visiting these sights in the morning, you will have free time for your own exploration of the town and strolling around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure. (B)

High season: 1 Jan to 31 Apr Low season: 1 May to 31 Sep

Peak season: 12-17 April

Inclusion:

Accommodation in twin/dbl room with daily breakfast at selected hotels
Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
English-speaking local guide
Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees for mentioned visits
Water and cold towel for daily tour
Boat trip as mentioned in the itinerary
Tourist tax

Exclusion:

Meals other than mentioned
Domestic or International flight

Note: airfare and schedule subject to change without notice from the airline.

Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
Insurance for travel, theft, luggage damages
Personal expenses
Others not mentioned nor specified above not to be included in the tour prices.

Experience a Baci Ceremony. This calling of the spirits ceremony is unique to Laos and welcomes the guests with a shaman and a small group of elders and Lao traditional musicians.

Complimentary policy:

1 Tour leader will be Free of Charge in Half twin room for a group of a minimum of 15 full paying passengers.

Term of Payment:

- 30% of total pay upon tour confirmed

- 70 % of total payment paid before group arrived 10 working days

Cancellation policy:

- No Show 100 % charge

- 7-1 days 50 % of the tour price

Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight cancellations. We reserve the right to adjust service prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies.

It is recommended for travelers to Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar to have a travel insurance covering also the cost of medical evacuation flights.

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