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Tour code : SMT–OBL 10_DL
Houisay – Pakbeng – Hongsa – Pak Ou - Luang Prabang – Kwangsi - Xieng Khouang – Vientiane – Tad Lor
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Champassak – Don Khong – Done Khone – Kone Prabeng - Pakse
10 days / 9 nights
(B) = Breakfast ; (L) = Lunch ; (D) = Dinner
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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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DISCOVER LAO FROM NORTH TO
SOUTH
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)
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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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