VB207: VIENTIANE – LUANG PRABANG (4 Days/ 3 Nights)

Day 1: Vientiane

After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Vientiane. Welcome to Vientiane – the Capital of Laos – the only land – locked country in Southeast Asia’s land and one of the last places to see old Indochina. Upon arrival enjoy a brief city tour around Vientiane. Visit the most sacred temples of Wat Sisaket, built in 1818 by Chao Anou – the very king responsible for incurring the wrath of the Siamese and causing his capital’s obliteration. Then we will see Patouxai war memorial.  Inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Patouxai is adorned with an array of rough hero Lao historical imagery and offers a splendid, panoramic view of the city from its top. Proceeding to That Luang – most important national monument in Vientiane, a symbol of both Buddhism and Lao sovereignty, was constructed in 1566 by King Setthathirat. Then transfer to hotel for check – in and time of rest. Overnight in Vientiane. 

Day 2:  Vientiane – Luang Prabang (B)

 After breakfast we drive along the bank of Mekong River to visit the Buddha Park, containing a combination of hundred statues of Hindu divinities and Buddha. Today we will also visit Ban Nong Boua Thong – a famous weaving village in Vientiane and Morning Market where we can find the antique items and handmade textile. Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of the Lao Kingdom, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites in 1995. This small, peaceful town is veritable treasure trove of beautiful temples, and historical monuments of the kingdoms that rose and fell in the centuries that followed. Transfer to hotel for check in and time of rest. Overnight in Luang Prabang. 

Day 3:  Luang Prabang (B)

After breakfast enjoy a full day sightseeing around Luang Prabang. In the morning, take an excursion by boat, upstream on the Mekong to visit Pak Ou caves in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. Our first stop will be at Ban Xanghai, a well known village for Lao traditional rice whisky. We are welcome to taste and take it away. Return to Luang Prabang and continue visit to the National museum at the formal Royal Palace. Proceeding to the Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. Overnight in Luang Prabang. 

 Day 4:  Luang Prabang – Departure (B)

After breakfast transfer to airport for your departure flight.   

Inclusive of above prices: 

• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Meals: Daily breakfast at hotel
• Accommodation in twin shared  room
• Boat trip as stated in above sights
• English-speaking guide
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Gov’t tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water

Exclusive of above prices:

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Domestic flight with airport tax VTE-LPQ 
• Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others