DISCOVERY THE BEAUTY OF LAOS – 12 DAYS
Itinerary: Luang Prabang – Xieng Khuang -Vang Vieng – Vientiane- 4000 Islands – Pakse
CODE TOUR : XSEL 003 - CLASSIC TOURS
Highlights:
- Just 12 days trip to Laos for exploring typical cities.
- Discover the beauty of nature and landscapes
- Discovery of famous Kuang Si waterfall and Pak Ou Cave
- Boat trip on the Nam Ou river
- Explore the Beauty of Luang Prabang
- Enjoy your days of rest with our professional services, and enthusiastic tour guide.
Overview
For all travelers looking for a tour that offers a complete discovery of Laos, this is the one for you. A mix of unmissable visits and off-the-beaten-path discoveries, Passion du Laos will take you from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, passing through the region of 4000 islands and the Laotian countryside. In contact with a local population and extraordinary landscapes, you can only appreciate this fabulous country still preserved from tourism
Tour summary:
- Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang – Half Day City Tour (D)
- Day 2: Luang Prabang – Big Brother Mouse – Ban Khia Luang – Pak Ou Caves (B,L )
- Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan (B)
- Day 4: Luang Prabang – Xiengkhuang (B)
- Day 5: Xieng Khuang – Plain of Jars and Muang Khoun (B )
- Day 6: Xiengkhuang – Muang Khoun –Vang Vieng (B )
- Day 7: Vang Vieng – Half day tour – Vientiane (B, D)
- Day 8: Vientiane – Half day city tour (B)
- Day 9: Vientiane – Fly to Pakse – 4000 Islands (B,L )
- Day 10: 4000 Islands and surrounding (B)
- Day 11: 4000 Islands – Tad Lo – Pakse (B)
- Day 12: Pakse – Departure (B)
DAY 1:LUANG PRABANG ARRIVAL - HALF DAY CITY TOUR (D)
Private driver & guide
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
In the afternoon, we visit the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts; the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture; the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. Tonight we enjoy our welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant in town. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG - BIG BROTHER MOUSE - BAN KHIA LUANG - PAK OU CAVES (B,L )
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
The day starts with a visit to the Big Brother Mouse shop to select some books for the village visit. We then head north by car along route 13 to a unpaved road to Ban Khia Luang village where we have ample time to visit the school, play with the kids and watch them enjoy their new books. We also take some time to explore the rest of the village, where we can see weaving or visit the local temples.We stop for lunch at the village, which can either be a western picnic lunch, or traditional Laos food such as sticky rice, laap and fresh vegetables.
After lunch, we head to Ban Khoklin to take our private boat down the Nam Ou River for 30 minutes to Pak Ou Caves, where two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Then we continue down the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang. Free & easy on leisure. Dinner is your own arrangement. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG – KUANG SI WATERFALL AND BAN CHAN (B)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel .
This morning, we boat cross the Mekong River to the picturesque village of Ban Chan, a pottery village. Then visit the morning Phousi Market, where we will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Lunch is your own arrangement.
In the afternoon, we visit local villages of Laos ethnic minority groups like: Ban Ouay, a Hmong village; Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. In the rest of the day, we have our time to explore the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where we can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. Back to your hotel . Free & easy on leisure. Dinner is your own arrangement. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – XIENG KHUANG (B)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08:00AM, we meet tour guide and driver at lobby of the hotel then transfer to Xieng Khouang. The 6 hour journey will give us plenty of opportunities for photos and visiting hill tribe villages. Upon arrival, we check in hotel and relax. Lunch is your own arrangement.
In the afternoon, we visit Site 1 of the Plain of Jars, an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are scattered all over the plateau. Back to your hotel . Free & easy on leisure. Dinner is your own arrangement. Overnight in Xieng Khuang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Xieng Khuang
DAY 5: XIENG KHUANG - PLAIN OF JARS AND MUANG KHOUN (B)
Private driver & guide
This morning we have time to visit the MAG exhibition and Site 2 of the Plain of Jars; Site 3 via a Tai Dam and Laos Leum village. In the afternoon, we visit the old capital of Muang Khoun and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. Lunch & dinner are your own arrangement. Overnight in Xieng Khuang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Xieng Khuang
DAY 6 : XIENG KHUANG - MUANG KHOUN - VANG VIENG (B)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
This morning we have time to visit the interesting Central Market in Phonsavan, and then we travel to Vang Vieng by road.
Arriving at Vang Vieng at mid afternoon, we check in hotel and relax. Lunch & dinner are your own arrangement.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vang Vien
DAY 7: VANG VIENG HALF DAY TOUR- VIENTIANE (B, D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders.We also cross the river to Ban Huai Ngai, a very pleasant village where we can explore the different lifestyles of the locals.
In the afternoon, we head south to Vientiane, where we arrive before sunset. Dinner will be served at local restaurant.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane
DAY 8: VIENTIANE - HALF DAY CITY TOUR (B)
Private driver & guide
We are relax at hotel in the morning. 14:00PM, we meet tour guide and driver again and start our half day Vientiane city tour with the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket; a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues; and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image.
Before getting back to hotel, we visit Laos national icon, That Luang Stupa, stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Lunch & dinner are your own arrangement.
Overnight in Vientiane.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane
DAY 9: VIENTIANE - FLY TO PAKSE - 4000 ISLAND (B, L)
Private driver & guide
We meet tour guide and driver at lobby of the hotel and transfer to the airport to take our short flight to Pakse.
On arrival, we drive south to Champassak and to visit the fascinating pre-Angkorian ruins of Wat Phu, one of Southeast Asia’s most dramatically situated temples. We have time to explore these intriguing Khmer ruins, which are perched at the base of Mount Phu Kao.
Following lunch, we continue our journey by road and long tail boat to the 4000 Islands area, where we have the rest of the day to relax. Dinner is your owwn. Overnight in 4000 Islands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in 4000 Islands
DAY 10: 4000 ISLANDS AND SURROUNDING (B)
Private driver & guide
Today we explore Khone Island. We begin by re-tracing the French colonial-past at Ban Khone, where some old colonial houses still stand and glimpse the first Laos railway with its own locomotive. We continue our exploration of the area of the 4000 islands by boat; visit the beautiful Liphi waterfall, also known as the Samphamith, which forms a natural border between Laos and Cambodia. In the afternoon, we return to Ban Nakasang, drive to the famous waterfall of Khone Phapeng – the largest waterfall in South East Asia, also known as the ‘Niagara of the east’. Dinner is your own arrangement. Overnight in 4000 Islands.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in 4000 Islands
DAY 11: 4000 ISLANDS –TAD LO – PAKSE (B)
Private driver & guide
This morning we leave Khone Island to the Bolevean Plateau, which is known for its cooler temperature being located high above the Mekong Valley. The area is famous for its many waterfalls, and the most beautiful of these falls, Tad Fan, we visit Tad Fan waterfall is spectacular with twin waterfalls plummeting into a deep gorge surrounded by flourishing vegetation. A trip to the plateau provides a refreshing break from the heat and allows us to observe the cultivation of rich coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, and other crops that can be seen en route.
In the afternoon, we arrive at Tad Lo, home to another scenic waterfall and numerous ethnic minority groups, visit the villages of Alak, Nge, and Katu. Then we return to Pakse. Lunch and Dinner is your own arrangement. Overnight in Pakse.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Pakse
Day 12: PAKSE DEPARTURE (B)
Private driver
Be free at leisure in Pakse until check out time. Meet our driver again and connect to your departure flight.
Saying goodbye to Laos & Xuan Son Travel see you again.
Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
NOTES
1.The weather & our latest advice on the weather
Light clothes regardless of the season in the south and centre but for the visiting of temples and pagodas, make sure you have a top with sleeves (shoulders must be covered) and bottoms going at least up to the knee.
- Dec – April : 10°C to 25°C, Cool and mostly dry, Special From Jan to Feb : cold, From Mar to April dry and very hot,
- May – Nov: 25°C to 35°C, Rainy season
Note: from 5°C to 10°C less in the mountains; make sure you have warm clothes.
2.Visa
- To go to Laos you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
- The Citizens of the following countries are also exempt from Laos visas: Vietnam ( 30 days), Brunei (14 days), Cambodia (30 days), Indonesia (30 days), Japan (15 days ), Luxembourg (15 days), Malaysia (30 days), Mongolia (30 days), Myanmar (14 days), Philippines (30 days), Singapore (30 days), Korea (15 days), Switzerland (15 days), Thailand (30 days) and Russia (30 days).
- To get more info => please click here https://laoevisa.gov.la/index
3.International flight
Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Laos for two reasons:
- International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam or Laos. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
- The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.
4.Which language?
- The official and most widely spread language is Laos
- English is spoken in all touristic areas.
5.Cancellation Policy:
- More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
- 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- 10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited
6.What to Bring
- Sun Glasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellent, Swimming Suits
- Warm Clothes ( from Jan & Feb in The mountain areas)
- Original Passport
LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.
- Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
- Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
- Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
- Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)
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| VIENTIANE | …. | Sengtawan Hotel or similar | Lao Orchid/ Chanthapanya Hotel/ Season Riverside /S 2 Modern Boutique Hotel or similar | Vientiane Plaza / Mercure Hotel/ Phasouk Vien Chantra Hotel or similar | Don Chan Palce hotel / Green Park Vientiane / Salana Boutique or Similar |
| 4000 ISLANDS | …. | …. | Ponarena Hotel or similar | Golden Hotel Dondet or similar | …. |
| PAKSE | …. | Pakse hotel or similar | Le Jardin Hotel / Mekong Paradise hotel or similar | Athena hotel / Champasak grand hotel / Nakhone Champa hotel or similar | …. |
SERVICES & PRICE
TRAVEL PRICE: DISCOVERY THE BEAUTY OF LAOS – 12 DAYS 11 NIGHTS
From…. To…usd /per
Excluding international flights
Inclusion
- Private Transfers
- English speaking guide Guide
(Note: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.)
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast.
- Entrance Fees
- Boat trip as mention
- Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Government tax and service charge
- Drinking water
- Boat trip stated in the itinerary
Exclusion
- International Airfares.
- Internal Flight Ticket (economy class, including fuel charge & airport taxes).
- Early check in/ late checkout.
- Meals not indicated.
- Drinks & beverage.
- Visa fee cost about 30-40$ depend on Nationality
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
- Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
- Tips and gratuities.
Customize this tour
This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
Contact us
- +84 914374251
- xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn
My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.