| Cover Laos Tour - 8 Days/ 7 Nights (SEA-LAO01) Itinerary l Prices l |
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A brief introductory tour of Lao's capital Vientiane visiting the famous spots like Wat Simuang, Wat Sisaket, Haw Pha Kaew, That Luang Stupa, Patuxai, Buddha Park and Friendship Bridge.
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| Duration |
8 Days /7Nights |
| Tour Type |
History, Arts & Crafts, Culture Tour, Sightseeing, Leisure Tour, Nature Tour |
| Destinations |
Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, Luang Namtha, Muang Xing, Xieng Kok, Houei Xay |
| Starting Point: |
Vientiane |
ITINERARY:
| Day 1 : Vientiane (Lunch/Dinner) |
Arrive Vientiane at Wattay airport, transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch at “Kua Lao” restaurant. Afternoon visit the highlights of Vientiane: Vat Sisaket, the oldest temple in Vientiane with its mural paintings, Ho Prakeo, the royal temple turned religious museum. Proceed to That Luang Stupa, the most revered shrine in Laos and to Patouxay (the Arch of Triumph). If time permits stop at Talat Sao the big central market. Dinner in a restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel in Vientiane. |
| Day 2 : Vientiane – Luang Prabang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
Breakfast at hotel.Transfer to the airport for departure to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel for check in.Lunch at hotel.Afternoon start the visit of the old city with Vat Vixoune influenced by Thai- Lu architecture and That Makmo, the watermelon shape stupa. Proceed to Vat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temples of Luang Prabang dating back from 16th century. The roofs of the sim sweep low to the ground and glass colored panels adorn the walls of the chapels.Climb up Phousy Hill for an outstanding view of the city and the Mekong river. Dinner at Tamnak Lao restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang |
| Day 3 : Luang Prabang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
Breakfast at a local restaurant. For this half day tour you will partially walk to see more of this charming city. Start by the colorful fresh market then walk to the national museum (the former king’s palace). Visit Vat Mai with its five tiered roof and exquisite carved veranda. Walk through the small lanes, passing the Fine Arts school to Vat Sene, quite an beautiful temple, the perfect place to pray or meditate. Lunch at “L’Elephant”.Afternoon transfer to the local pier to cross the Mekong River. Walk through Xiene Men village then climb up to Vat Chomphet with an outstanding view over Luang Prabang and continue to Vat Longkhoune with its beautiful mural paintings. Cross back Mekong and time at leisure in the city to visit Hmong market, shop etc. Dinner in a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Laung Prabang. |
| Day 4 : Luang Prabang – Pak Ou – Oudomxay – overland 194 Km (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
Breakfast at hotel.Transfer to the local pier of Luang Prabang and board a traditional boat. Go upstream on the Mekong river and visit the sacred Buddha caves, Tham Ting and Tham Phoum housing hundred of Buddha statues. Cross the Mekong to Pak Ou village and drive to Pakmong then continue to Ban Na Yang, maybe the most beautiful Lu village. Villagers grow tobacco and women dye and weave wonderful fabric. Houses are big with interwoven bamboo walls making beautiful designs. Picnic lunch.Continue to Oudomxai by car, passing beautiful mountainous landscape. On the way stop at Ban Song Cha and walk through the biggest Hmong village in Laos. Arrive Oudomxay and transfer to That Phouxay overlooking the city and surroundings. Dinner in a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Laung Prabang. |
| Day 5 : Oudomxai – Luang Namtha – overland 126 Km (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
Breakfast at hotel.Excursion by car to Luang Namtha. Road is more and more mountainous with Hmong villages built on the crest. Stop on the way to visit villages. Lunch at a local restaurant at Ban Nateuy. Close to Luang Namtha visit Ban Nam Dee, a Lanten village where people still live in a very traditional way, women make indigo, spin and dye cotton and weave. Arrive Luang Namtha end of afternoon and check in the Boat Landing Guesthouse. Dinner and accommodation at the Boat Landing. |
| Day 6 : Luang Namtha full day Boat trip (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
Breakfast at hotel.Cruise down on Namtha river by long tail motor boat for about 2 hours and explore the daily life of different minorities. Your guide will explain you the customs of each minority. Visit Huey Luead (khmu tribe) and Sop Dud village (Lanten tribe) Picnic lunch at village.Return to hotel end of afternoon . Overnight at the hotel in Luang Namtha |
| Day 7 : Luang Namtha – Muang Sing – overland 58 Km (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Muang Sing by car by a beautiful road. Muang Sing had been a Tai Lu principality, situated at the convergence of Chinese, Burmese, Thai civilizations and other ethnic groups. This situation has made Muang Sing a colorful and original place to discover. Drive close to Chinese border and walk to visit Adima, an Akkah village and Yao village and see their daily life style.Picnic lunch during the visits.Return Muang Sing end of afternoon and check in at your guest house.Dinner and accommodation at guesthouse. |
| Day 8 : Muang Sing – Xieng Kok – Houei Say – Chiang Khong ( Breakfast/Lunch) |
Visit the colorful market of Muang Sing, and then return to the guesthouse for breakfast. Excursion by car to Xiengkok 70 kms through beautiful sceneries of mountains, villages and rice fields. Stop in Iko village. Embark on a speedboat (maximum 4 pax) on Mekong river to Houeixay. Pass beautiful landscape and sceneries along the river. Picnic lunch. Arrive in Houeixay in afternoon. After clearance at Lao customs take a ferry boat and cross Mekong to reach Chiang Khong (Thailand) before 17h00. |
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PRICES ;
| Tour Rates (Price Per Person in US Dollar) |
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Overnight at |
1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3-5 Pax |
6-9 Pax |
Sgl.Suppl. |
Standard Class (2*) |
1426 |
680 |
549 |
488 |
120 |
Superior Class (3*) |
1613 |
765 |
635 |
573 |
162 |
First Class (4*) |
1880 |
893 |
757 |
701 |
285 |
Deluxe Class (5*) |
2240 |
1074 |
928 |
882 |
458 |
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The above rates are for Bed & Breakfast only and if you need meals arrangement, please see the surcharges below: |
| Half Board : |
US$ 40.00 / Person (Lunch) |
| Full Board : |
US$ 80.00 / Person (Lunch + Dinner) |
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| Cost Inclusive: |
- 7 Nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- 8 Lunches, 7 dinners
- Transfers and tours by air-conditioned minibus/small coach/coach
- English / French speaking guide
- Entrance fees for sightseeing and visits
- Traditional boat fees as per mentioned in the program.
- Mineral water and cold towel
- Service charges, room tax, and baggage handling
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| Cost Exclusive: |
- Laotian visa fee upon arrival at US$ 30 – 35 – net per person.
- All air ticket and airport tax
- Expenditure of a personal nature, such as Tips & drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.,
- Other tours & meals not mentioned in the program.
- All kinds of insurances.
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Child Policy :
- For children under 12 years old No Extra Bed 60% of adult twin price
- For children under 12 years old Extra Bed 90% of adult twin price.
- For children 12 years old and over charge as per adult |
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