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Day 1
: Chieng Khong / Houisay – Pakbeng - Hongsa (L, D)
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Arrival at Chiangkong-Houisay Immigration Check-Point
(Thailand / Lao border) , visa formality – Welcome Group at border by Lao
Tourguide then take a boat trip down south along the Mekong River to
Pakbeng Visit Hmong and Khmu villages at Ban Houei Lampen en route, where
unique traditions are still being preserved. See women in traditional
uniforms with solid silver necklaces showing their embroidery outside
their houses. Also stop to visit Lu village on the bank of the Mekong river where most women still practise in
crafts. Continue by boat to Ban Thaxouang and then transfer to Hongsa by
road. Arrive in Hongsa – Dinner and Overnight in Hongsa
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Day 2
: Hongsa – Luang Prabang
(B, L, D)
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After breakfast, visit Hongsa cultural house, the only place
where you can see a lignite become logs with the age of 25-40 millions
year old and other ethnic belongings. Transfer to Ban Thaxoang along the Mekong river by speed boat. En route visit the Pak
Ou cave with their lacquered Buddha statues and Ban Xangxai, the rice
wine distillation village. Also visit Vat Longkhoune, the royal temple
which has survived, where the king used to stay for several days on retreat
before being enthroned. Arrive in Luang Prabang by crossing the Mekong
river (Luangprabang , the former Royal capital City of Laos , the crown
jewel of the ancient Lane Xang
Empire (pronounced ‘lane sang’) – the
Land of a Million Elephants ) - Transfer by car to hotel –
Check in – Dinner – Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Day 3 : Luang Prabang – Kwangsi
waterfall (B, L)
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Full day city tour of this ancient capital city of the Lao Kingdom
beautifully situated on the Mekong
surrounded by hills. Visit Wat Visoun, Wat May, Wat Xieng Thong (Wat Xieng Thong is
considered to emphasize & characterize the uniqueness of Luang
Prabang’s local style: its several roofs sweep low to the ground. See also the impressive "tree of
life" mosaic here. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel
depicts semi-erotic episodes from the Ramayana) , Wat Praphuthabat,
National Museum known as former Royal Palace
.PM. excursion to visit Khuang Si waterfall , the falls cascade over many calcified
tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise
pools. The water here has a clear blue-green tint due to the high mineral
content. You can climb the stairs
and look down from various high viewpoints on the way to the top!.
Late p.m. return trip to Luangprabang to visit Ban Phanom
weaving village and Ban Sangkong village (paper making from
mulberry tree) and followed by enjoy sunset over Mekhong river and
panoramic view of Luangprabang City on Chomsi/Phousi Mount. Phou
Sii hill stands right in the center of this small city. Climb its 350 steps to enjoy
commanding views for many miles in each direction. Wat
Phu Sii sits atop the mountain, along side the skeletons of Indochina war anti-aircraft guns!
Then continue to visit Wat
Mai. Built in 1796, the
five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) emphasizes the graceful Luang
Prabang architectural style - Free for exploring city. Luang Prabang is a wonderful walking
town and you can find
dinner on your own at any number of clean & delicious international
restaurants - Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Day 4
: Luang
Prabang - Xieng Khoang
(B, L, D)
Early morming 05h00 to go to the monks procession in
town. You can give the monks the food (rice ,
fruits …). Back to hotel for Breakfast. After
breakfast drive with your guide by car up to Xieng Khouang through
the moutainous road via Phoukhoune, on the way you
will have a chance to have an overview the experience the local
life style along the mountianous road through the tropical rain forest .
Upon arrival at Phonsavan , visit
the plain of jars (The Mysterious Plain of Jars scattered on a hill
frame slope , about 12 Kilometers
ourtside ( Phonsavan ) are over 300 giant jars of unknown origin
they weight between one and six tons each and must be over 1000 years
age. - on way back , visit Phonsavanh Market
- O/N in Xieng khoang.
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Day 5
: Xieng Khouang – Vientiane (B,
L , D)
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After breakfast ,
visit Tham Piu
cave , on the way visit local villages such as Hmong Lai
village/Ban Hua Khang., local market and
Hmong village/Ban Na Sala.. Return
to hotel for lunch then transfer to the airport for the flight to
Vientaine –
Welcome Group at airport by Vientiane Tourguide - Transfer
to hotel – Sigh seeing around city and
enjoy sunset at Mekong Riverside. –Have dinner with
traditional folklore songs and dances of Lao – O/N in Vientiane.
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Day 6
: Vientiane (B,
L , D)
Breakfast in hotel – Full day visit
Vientiane : go on tour to some of the main monastories in the areas such
as Prakeo ( the original home of the emerald Buddha) , Anousavari
(Vientiane arc de Triumph), Wat Sisaket (the house of thousand Buddha
images), Prathatluang stupa (the
stupa that kept the relic of Lord Buddha) and doing shopping at the
center market in Vientiane – O/N in Vientiane
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Day 7 : Vientiane - Pakse – Tad Lor (B, L, D)
After early breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Pakse . Upon arrival meet our Pakse guide
, then excursion by road (coffee road ) toward Paksong District
stop over at Km 35 to visit the famous Tad Fan Waterfall and ethnic
villages in the surrounding area then continue by road to Champasack. In
the afternoon visit Wat Phou (Kmer ruin dated 11th century ) then take a
drive toward Tad Lor – O/N in Tad Lor resort
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Day 8 : Tad Lor – Champassak – Don Khong
Island (B, L, D)
After breakfast , explore some local villages in the areas
then take adrive to Champasak.In the afternoon visit Wat Phou (Kmer ruin
dated 11th century ) then continue driving to Kong Island ( discover
Khong island by cycling ) – O/N in Muang Khong
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Day 9 : Don Khong Island – Done Khone – Kone Prabeng - Pakse (B, L, D)
After breakfast , e After early
breakfast , catch the boat to DoneKhone ( 1 hour trip ) visit the famous
Liphi ( Devil Corridor ), if you are lucky you can enjoy watching the
Irriwady dolphins ( aound 06:00-09:00 AM or 16:00-18:00 PM ) and
the remnants of the French colonial area ( old pier, stream rail way ,
former French hostital building and messagerie Maritime Office)
then catch the ferry boat to Ban Nakasang village and take a drive to
visit Khon Phapheng ( Niagara of Asia ).Return trip to Pakse. Overnight
at Pakse hotel ( gere par un Francais )
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Day 10 : Pakse Departure (B)
Breakfast in hotel - Free at your leisure/doing shopping
until the time to transfer to the Pakse airport for departure
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Découverte du Laos – De Nord à
Sud
Tour code : SMT–OBL 10_DL
Houisay – Pakbeng – Hongsa – Pak Ou - Luang Prabang – Kwangsi - Xieng Khouang – Vientiane –
Tad Lor
–
Champassak – Don Khong – Done
Khone – Kone Prabeng - Pakse
10 days / 9 nights
TARIF
US Dollards / person
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Group
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TOUR-CATEGORY
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PRICE INCLUDE
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All land
private transportations (A/C car , Boat)
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2
Domestic Air-tickets+Airport-tax : Xieng Khouang / Vientiane, Vientiane/Pakse
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Accommodation
at the hotel class choosing
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Meals full
board include the special meals as mentioning in the program
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Entrance-ticket
where needed as mentioning in the tour-program
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English
speaking Tourguides : 1 for Vientiane + 1 for
XK/LPB + 1 Pakse
PRICE EXCLUDE
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All
International flights& airport-tax for arrival and departure.
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Lao
Entry-visa fees
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Meals
and Drinks are not mentioned in the program
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Personal
excursions / entertainments & Personal expensives (Dial,Minibar,Tip)
·
Individual insurance
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Deluxe
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Superior
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Standard
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2 pax
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1,530
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1,324
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1,223
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3 – 4 pax
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1,283
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1,076
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976
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5 – 6 pax
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1,128
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929
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826
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7 – 9 pax
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1,118
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911
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810
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10 – 12 pax
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1,019
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811
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712
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13 - 15 pax
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965
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758
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659
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16 pax up
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956
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739
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636
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Single Room
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466
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259
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158
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