Classic Laos Boutique 7 Days/6 Nights
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Laos Boutique 7days/6nights Tour Code: VLP6 Vientiane-Luang Prabang |
A unique Vientiane and Luang Prabang tour, this programme focuses on some of the best boutique properties in Laos; all feature peaceful surrounds, stylish design, great food and a friendly personal ambiance. All of this is complimented by some wonderfully varied excursions all at a relaxed pace along the way. All in the entire perfect laid back week long tour of Laos.
Day 1. Arrival –
Vientiane
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred out to Ban Sufa. Ban Sufa
is located about 25 minutes from the city centre in a delightful rural
setting overlooking paddy fields and within 3 hectares of gardens. With
a swimming pool and a bewildering away of delicious Lao and
Mediterranean cuisine Ban Sufa is the perfect place to relax. Overnight
at Ban Sufa.
Day 2. Vientiane
– half day city tour (B)
Your half day city tour, begin with the oldest, Wat Sisaket with
thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of
Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. .
Enroute to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and
sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to
take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well
known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
The final visit of the day will be the excellent COPE exhibition centre, highlighting a much overlooked aspect of Laos and a major problem many of the local people face on a day to day basis in the form of unexploded ordnance as a result of heavy bombing campaigns during the Vietnam War era. Overnight at Ban Sufa.
Day 3. Vientiane
– Luang Prabang – half day city walking tour (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your short
flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be
‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’. We
visit the Royal Palace Museum which hosts a range of interesting
artefacts. We begin our walking tour, taking in some of Luang Prabangs
hidden secrets, walking down the quiet back lanes leading to Wat
Xiengthong.
Along the way we stop at Wat Chomkhong, which is known for its decorative carvings. This area contains a mix of beautiful old French Colonial buildings, and traditional old Lao houses, which you will have time to admire, along with a stop at the small but charming Wat Phapai. We also pass by the Fine Arts School, where we can see some of the quality artwork on display. Our final visit of the day is the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, representing the classical Luang Prabang style.. Overnight at 3 Nagas.
Day 4. Luang Prabang
– Pak Ou Cave (B)
After breakfast, we board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which
gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. Our first stop
is the village of Ban Muangkeo where we start a short trek to reach the
mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of
gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by
pilgrims.
En route, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local specialty of rice wine is produced. We then return to Luang Prabang by car via Ban Nongxai, an artisans village and also to visit a silversmith workshop. We arrive back in Luang Prabang by mid afternoon.
Overnight at 3 Nagas.
Day 5. Luang Prabang
– Hmong Experience and Kuang Si Waterfall (B,L)
After breakfast, we visit the local Phosi Market, this is the place
where all the locals shop and your guide will show you the diverse
offerings on display. We also stop at Ock Pop Tock, a silk weaving
centre. Here you will be given a guided tour and the silk weaving
process will be explained.
Next we drive to Ban Thinkeo, a Hmong village and start trekking with the villagers. Your guide will explain to you the common use of the plants for the Hmong people. You will go to the garden and cut some vegetables and herbs with the local people. We then continue to Kuang Si Waterfall, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the beautiful multi tiered falls. You also have the opportunity to cool off in the turquoise blue pools. Afterwards you return to Luang Prabang in time to catch the sun setting over the Mekong.
Day 6. Luang Prabang
– at leisure at Zen Nam Khan (B)
Today is a full day at leisure to relax at the boutique resort or to
try some of the activities on offer. Overnight at Zen Nam Khan.
Day 7. Luang Prabang
– Departure (B)
Depending on your departing flight you may have time at leisure before
your transfer to the airport for departure.
Note: during rainy season the itinerary is subject to change due to the weather conditions, an alternative programme is available.
Prices: from just $US793 per person based on a 2 persons private tour
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