“City of the Hills”:
Gateway to Indochina’s Central Laos Limestone
(Thai/Lao 2 Country program)
Code: TAI023 |
“Explore Mekong-side Nakorn Phanom’s unique French
colonial influence; Visit Ho Chi Mihn’s home of 9 years in the 1920’s, and visit
the old man who hosted him; Experience the ‘Real Thailand’ of Isan village
life; Cross the mighty Mekong River to visit the tiny provincial Lao capital of
Tha Kaek Laos, complete with dramatic limestone caves, market & village
visits.” |
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Nakorn Phanom – City Highlights – Ho Chi Minh’s
House – Si Songkram Village Walk & Riverboat ride – Thad Phanom Temple – Ban Nong Hoi Yai Real Thailand – Nakorn Phanom, THAILAND – Tha Kaek, LAOS
– Muang Phone – Tham Phachan Cave – Frenchman’s Landing – Nakorn Phanom |
| GETTING THERE: |
Guided service begins at
Nakorn Phanom, best accessed from Bangkok with daily direct flights. Although
primarily an Isan Experience, this excursion includes a day trip across the
Mekong into Laos. Our guide and driver will meet you at the Nakorn Phanom Thailand airport unless otherwise instructed. |
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| Day 1:
Nakorn Phanom – City highlights – Si Songkram
River Boat Ride and Village Visit – Chaiburi – Nakorn Phanom |
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Arrival at Nakorn Phanom airport, then visit Ho Chi Minh’s House and sites around Nakorn Phanom town en route to check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit local village and Si Songkram River for a boat ride. In the late afternoon return to Nakorn Phanom for overnight and dinner.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accom: River View Hotel
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Day 2: Nakorn Phanom – Thad Phanom’s Temple – “Real Thailand” Experience at Ban Nong Hoi Yai – Nakorn Phanom |
After a breakfast, drive to Thad Phanom Temple, built 1500 years ago or more! Have your fortune told in the Chinese “Siem Sii”
tradition or take a quick look at the museum. Drive to Ban Nong Hoi Yai, where
customs and crafts of old are still very much a part of everyday life. See the
process of creating beautiful cotton cloth; watch as village elders play
traditional songs on homemade instruments; perform an Isan & Lao Bai Sii
Ceremony that predates Buddhism. Return to Nakorn Phanom for dinner and
overnight at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accom: River View Hotel
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| Day 3: Nakorn Phanom (Thailand) – Tha Kaek (Laos) – Morning Market – Tham Phachan Cave – Tha Falang – “Buddha Cave” – Muang Pone Stupa – Tha
Kaek (Laos) – Nakorn Phanom (Thailand) |
Today we cross the Mekong River to Tha Kaek, Laos. Visit the bustling morning market and a huge limestone cave. Visit a
recently-discovered “Buddha Cave” that has become an important local holy
shrine, and meet the man who discovered it looking for bird eggs. Then enjoy a
Lao-style picnic lunch. In the afternoon enjoy Tha Farang, or “Frenchman’s Landing”
– once a favorite picnic spot for French colonials. Return to Tha Kaek in time
to return to Nakorn Phanom for overnight and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accom: Riverview Hotel
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| Day 4: Nakorn Phanom – Next destination |
Free until transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination or return to Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: None
End of Service
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| Rates
and Other Information |
City of the Hills
(CODE: TAI023)
Tariff: Based on Thai BAHT per person
on twin sharing room
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currency of your choice.
Number of Pax |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3 – 5 pax |
6 – 9 pax |
SS |
In THB per pax |
26,203 |
14,832 |
11,886 |
8,631 |
1,530 |
Valid now until 31st October 2008
Price Includes:
- Accommodations
- All land transport & transfers listed on
the itinerary
- All meals as listed on the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- Services of an English Speaking guide throughout the tour
- All services as listed in the itinerary
- Insurance
Price Does Not
Include:
- Laos visa fee (Visa on arrival ranges between 30 USD to 42 USD)
- Meals other than those mentioned in the program
- Domestic air-tickets
- International airport departure tax and air tickets
- Personal drinks at meal times
- Credit card charge
- TIP or gratitude for guide and driver
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