VB203: IMAGES OF LAOS (4 Days/ 3 Nights)

DAY 1 : ARRIVE VIENTIANE~ VISIT HIGHLIGHTS OF VIENTIAN ( –/ L/ — )

You are welcomed by a local guide at Wattay international airport. Then transfer with your guide to your hotel. in the afternoon enjoy a city tour to Wat Sisaket with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues, Wat Prakeo, which was the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha, which today lives in Bangkok, also visit Wat Simuang and other sites you will see include That Luang monument, the great sacred stupa, and next door, Vientiane’s own Patouxay (Victory Gate), Centrally located on Lane Xang Avenue, this monument was built in the 1960s to commemorate those who died in past wars. The monument was modeled after the Arc de Triumph in Paris, yet retains its Laotian identity with traditional decorative motifs. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city. Last visiting of this day is to take a short walk for the reddish sunset on the Mekong riverbank. There are many excellent restaurants in Vientiane, and you will easily find something to suit your taste. Meal: Lunch Accommodation

DAY 2 : VIENTIANE – LUANG PRABANG BYPLANE( –/ L/ — )

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the morning flight to the former Royal capital. Upon arrival Luang Prabang airport, you are welcomed by local guide to transfer you to check in your hotel. After refreshing up, enjoy a half -day exploration around Luang Prabang, the one of two World Heritage Sites in named by UNESCO. Well known as rich in cultural heritage, the seat of timeless culture, and epitomizes the graceful architectural style. Visit Wat Mai, built in 1796, the five tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) and its big columns decorated in Lao motif, National Museum, once a king’s palace. A collection of personal artifacts belonging to the former Royal Family. Phou Sii hill naturally stands right in the center of the small charming city. Climb its 320 steps sight-seeing the whole views of town for many miles in each direction. Wat Phu Sii situates at atop mountain, along side the clue of Indochina war anti-aircraft guns! Wat Xieng Thong temple further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, its several roofs sweeping low to the ground. Here see also the impressive “tree of life” mosaic. Wat Vixoun temple, the site of unique stylistically shaped as a Half melon stupa, originally built entirely of wood, was for many years a museum of architecture. You can find dinner at any number of clean & delicious international restaurants. Lao beer is an excellent taste and differs from other, and many types of oversea wine are also available at reasonable prices.

DAY 3 : LUANG PRABANG Ð MEKONG RIVER CRUISE TO PAK OU CAVE ( B/ L/ — )

If you wish, make an early start with your guide to witness or participate in the local tradition of almsgving to the monks. In the city, some 300 monks file through silently collecting alms. This is an amazing sight and your guide will be on hand to demonstrate and explain this important ritual. Then return to your hotel for breakfast. i Then on board a traditional boat along the mystery Mekong river to visit the famous & sacred Buddha Caves. From the cave, overlooking the confluence of the Mekong “ the Mother of river” & Ou Rivers, has been housed to many thousands of Buddha images that were placed here by local people since 16th century. Walk through the caves before having the romantic picnic lunch which will be served at a bamboo cottage, where you can satisfy panoramic view of mountain ranks and turquoise green rivers. On the returned route, take a short visit the rice wine distillation (Lao Traditional whiskey-Lauw Lao) at Ban Xang Hai village. Forward to the hotel to relax or explore on your own. Luang Prabang is a wonderful walking town, and you can find dinner on your own at any number of fine international restaurants. Tonight, if you’d like, your guide escort you the local nightlife – shopping at Night market (Night Bazaar), disco or Lao circle dancing ( Lamvong ) techniques.

DAY 4 : LUANG PRABANG Ð KUANG SII WATER FALL Ð NEXT DESTINATION ( B/ –/ — )

After breakfast, drive with your guide by car to the Kwang Sii waterfall. The fall cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools. If you’d like, bring a bathing suite if you’d like to swim. After ward, transfer to the Airport for your flight onward.

 Inclusive of above prices:

• Transportation in private
• Accommodation in twin shared room
• English speaking guide
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
• Gov’t tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water 

Exclusive of above prices:

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• All air tickets in/to/from Laos
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Lunch or dinner unless where stated
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Other foreign language guide
• Peak tourist season or special event rates
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses