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Code: LAO103 |
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“Travel from the country’s capital Vientiane with emerging boutiques and bistros to the center of Lane Xang culture, Luang Prabang with mystical charms unique to this mountainous land. Make pilgrimage to the last king’s favorite Buddhist shrine; a stone grotto nestled inside a jagged limestone mountain on the Mekong; Visit waterfalls; Enjoy excellent local and European cuisine.” |
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Capital Vientiane – World Heritage Luang Prabang |
| GETTING THERE: |
Guided service begins at
Vientiane airport (or Friendship bridge on request) and ends at the Luang
Prabang airport, where daily flights serve domestic destinations other regional
capitals. Ask our destination specialists for suggestions on how best to
integrate this tour into your overall itinerary. |
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Day 1:
Arrive in Vientiane – Visit Local Highlights – Vientiane
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Arrive at Vientiane and meet your guide to transfer to your hotel for check in and Lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a city tour to Wat Sisaket with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues. Other sites you will see include the huge golden That Luang monument, and next door, Vientiane's own Victory Monument, which looks like the Arc de Triomphe. Also visit Wat Simuang and Wat Prakeo, which was the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha, which today lives in Bangkok. Return to your hotel for dinner on your own at one of the city’s many excellent restaurants.
Meals: Lunch
Accom: see below
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Day 2: Vientiane – Luang Prabang – Around World Heritage Site Temples & The Town of Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang |
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Relax until check out and transfer to the airport for the flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then a walking tour around the World Heritage sites, including Wat Visoun, Phousi Mountain, Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong and the National Museum. Dinner is on your own a any of the excellent eateries sprinkled around Luang Prabang. Ask your guide for suggestions, and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: see pricing tables below
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| Day 3: Luang
Prabang – Optional Buddhist Almsgiving – Local Style Mekong Cruise – Pak Ou Buddha Caves – Optional Muang Swa Discotheque Experience – Luang Prabang |
Participate or watch the often mist shrouded daily early morning local Buddhist tradition of almsgiving if you choose. Then return to the hotel for breakfast. Drive to the boat landing to embark on a local boat to go up-river to the Pak Ou Buddha Caves, a stone grotto in the heart of a jagged limestone karst fronting onto the Mekong. Filled with perhaps thousands of Buddha images, this shrine was a favourite place of meditation and worship of the last King of Laos. Return to town in the afternoon. Dinner is on your own, but in the evening, if you wish, join your guide to visit the local discotheque for an experience that is part 50s prom, 70s disco and very Lao.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: see pricing tables below
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| Day 4: Luang Prabang – Khuang Sii Waterfall – Next Destination |
After breakfast drive to visit the multi-tiered Khuang Sii Waterfall. Explore the verdant forests surrounding it and enjoy a swim in the crystal blue water if you care to. Return to town and the airport for your flight onward.
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: none
End of ServicES
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| Rates
and Other Information |
Images of Laos
(CODE: LAO103)
Tariff: in US$ per person based on twin/double sharing room and subject to North by North East ‘General Conditions and Booking Procedures’
Note: North by North East makes every effort to provide the highest quality service for the best possible price. However, in these times of volatile exchange rates and rising fuel costs prices can be subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
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May – Sept 2008 |
1pax |
2 pax |
3-5 pax |
6 pax |
7-10 pax |
11-14 pax |
SS |
STD |
772 |
485 |
410 |
363 |
387 |
342 |
72 |
FST |
862 |
530 |
455 |
408 |
432 |
387 |
117 |
DLX |
913 |
555 |
481 |
434 |
458 |
412 |
142 |
Oct 2008 – April 2009 |
1pax |
2 pax |
3-5 pax |
6 pax |
7-10 pax |
11-14 pax |
SS |
STD |
798 |
499 |
423 |
375 |
400 |
354 |
80 |
FST |
925 |
562 |
487 |
439 |
463 |
417 |
143 |
DLX |
1090 |
645 |
570 |
521 |
546 |
500 |
226 |
Price valid until 30 April 2009
Hotels LPQ:
STD: Ancient Luang Prabang (http://www.ancientluangprabang.com) or similar
FST: The Grand Hotel www.grandluangprabang.com
DLX: Maison Souvannaphoum (http://www.coloursofangsana.com/souvannaphoum) or similar
Hotels VTE
STD: Novotel (http://www.novotel.com/novotel/fichehotel/gb/nov/1828/fiche_hotel.shtml ) or similar
FST: Green Park http://www.greenparkvientiane.com/ or similar
DLX: Settha Palace http://www.setthapalace.com/ or similar
Price Includes:
- All domestic land and water transportation as listed in the itinerary
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- All accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Insurance
- All entrance fees
- Government Taxes and VAT
Price Does Not Include:
- International and domestic air tickets
- Lao VISA fee (30-42$) depending on nationality
- Airport departure taxes and fees
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Items not listed in the itinerary
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