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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 Prabangs 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 : SMTOBL 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.
·
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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