Day1.   Arrival – Vientiane

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time permitting; Your half day city tour enables us to see the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Overnight in Vientiane

Day2.   Vientiane – Vang Vieng (B)

We leave the capital early for our journey northbound; we will see some breathtaking scenery enroute as we pass through spectacular countryside towards the mountainous region. Along the way we visit the busy and colourful market of Thalat where various hill tribes come to trade goods and buy provisions. A next stop of our trip is Vang Xang, famous for its archeological site dating back to the 11th century. We reach our final destination Vang Vieng, which is nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Overnight in Vang Vieng  

Day3.   Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang (B)

As part of our half day tour of Vang Vieng, we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders. We also cross the river to Ban Huai Ngai, a very pleasant village where we can explore the different lifestyles of the locals.  Following lunch, we head north up route 13 to Luang Prabang. The stunning mountain scenery makes for an interesting journey.  After a couple of photo stops, we arrive in Luang Prabang early evening. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day4.   Luang Prabang –full day city tour (B)

Your full day city tour begins after breakfast, with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then 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. Today, we also visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.   Following lunch, we visit the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures before we head out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek.  We then return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai. We 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.  The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Note: the Royal Palace Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Overnight in Luang Prabang  

Day5.   Luang Prabang –Kuang Si Waterfall and Pak Ou Caves (B)

First we 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 you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu villages.  This then takes us to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We then return to Luang Prabang. This afternoon, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.  Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we disembark the boat to visit traditional villages, and continue taking a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang  

Day6.   Luang Prabang – Departure (B)

Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight. 

All prices are valid from 1 May – 30 September 2010 

  All prices are valid from 1 October 2010 – 30 Apr 2011 

 Accommodation offering in this trip 

Inclusive of above prices:

Ø       Transportation in private

Ø       Accommodation in twin shared room

Ø       Boat trip as stated in above sights

Ø       English speaking guide

Ø       Admission fee to indicated sights

Ø       Meals: daily breakfast at hotel

Ø       Gov’s tax and service charge

Ø       Luggage handling and drinking water 

Exclusive of above prices:

Ø       Visa stamping fee on arrival

Ø       All air tickets in/to/from Laos

Ø       Travel Insurance in all kinds

Ø       Lunch or dinner unless where stated

Ø       Single room (quoted separately)

Ø       Other foreign language guide

Ø       Peak tourist season or special event rates

Ø       Tip, drinks and other personal expenses   

* Supplement High Season at Settha Palace on date 01 May – 30 Jun’10: USD / pax/Night

* Supplement High Season at Sabaidee At Lao on date 12-19 Apr’10: USD/ pax/Night

* Supplement High Season at La Residence Phouvao on date 01 Jul – 30 Aug’10: USD/pax/night

* Supplement High Season at La Residence Phouvao on date 01 – 30 Nov’10 & 23 Dec’10 – 28 Feb’11: USD /pax/night 

Compulsory Gala Dinner:

- Settha Palace: on date 24 Dec’10 USD /pax and 31 Dec’10 USD /pax

- La Residence Phouvao: on date 24 Dec’10 USD /pax and 31 Dec’10 USD /pax- Villa Santi Resort: on date 24 Dec’10 /pax and 31 Dec’10  /pax  

Additional Remarks:

·         Itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and room availability.

·         Hotels listed in above might not be upto standard of your expectation, especially in the remote area where limitation of accommodation.

·         Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations