VIENTIANE IN DEPTH – 6 DAYS
Itinerary: Vientiane – Phou Khao Khouay – Tad Xay – Nam Ngum Reservoir
CODE TOUR : XSEL 005 - CLASSIC TOURS
Highlights:
- Visit ancient temples and golden stupa in Vientiane
- Learn to cook local food with local chef
- Discover Phou Khao Khuay National Park and its beautiful waterfalls
- Visit Nam Ngum reservoir
Overview
Vientiane – Charming capital of Laos has many interesting things to explore. From ancient temples to beautiful lake, from cuisine to local life style. This tour will give you a chance to explore deeper this amazing city. you will have city tour to visit hundreds years old temples, cooking class with traditional delicious dishes, trekking tour and stay with local people at homestay.
Tour summary:
DAY 1:VIENTIANE ARRIVAL
Private driver
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Free and easy on leisure in Vientiane. Lunch and dinner are your own. Overnight in Vientiane
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane
DAY 2: VIENTIANE CITY TOUR - COOKING CLASS (B, D)
Private driver & guide
Today will be a full day to explore Vientiane – The charming and fascinating capital of Laos, one of the classic Indo Chinese cities which conjure up exotic images, with its intriguing mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, American and Soviet influences. Our visit will take you to the key sites: Wat Sisaket – The city ‘s oldest surviving temple with thousands of silver and porcelain images in the gloriously authentic temple compound that offers you a glimpse into the Vientiane of the past. Then visit Pha That Luang. The giant golden stupa is a sight to see as the bright gold holds a sharp contrast to the pure blue sky. Next you will go to climb the Arc De Triomphe of Laos, Patuxai. The massive arch has a beautiful mosaic tiled ceiling and once at the top you can see for miles around Vientiane. You will take a short transfer to home of a local Chef. The chef will lead you to market to prepare the ingredient and then, over the next two hours you will learn how to create local dishes using traditional ingredients and techniques. At around 19:00 it will be time to relax and enjoy the feast, which you have created together. Back to your Hotel. Overnight in Vientiane
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane
DAY 3: VIENTIANE- BUDDHA PARK - PHOU KHAO KHOUAY - BAN HATHAI (B, D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel .
Pick up at your hotel in Vientiane at 09:00 AM, we take a half day tour to Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan (as well as other variations of the spelling), is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, in a meadow by the Mekong River. This park has more than 200 religious statues including a huge 40-metre high reclining Buddha image. Lunch is your own arrangement
We continue our trip to Phou Khao Khouay national park with the variety forest types and interspersed open areas offer a wide range of habitats for wild animals. On arrival the national park we head to Ban Hatkhai, a small village with most of citizen is Lao Lum ethnic minority. Enjoy your dinner cooked by warm hearted local people and stay here with mountains, dense forests and bright-green rice fields surrounding. Overnight in Phou Khao Khouay
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phou Khao Khouay
DAY 4: TAD XAY TRECKKING (B, L, D)
Private driver & guide
Today we venture our trekking to Tad Xay and Pha Xay – The most beautiful twin waterfalls in Phou Khao Khouay, particularly during the rainy season. The evergreen forest here is still offer a great deal of wildlife. Birds are quite silent during daytime but it gets ‘noisier’ in the evening or at dawn. Colorful butterflies fly in the sky give you a romantic atmosphere during the rainy season. You will have a picturesque picnic under lunch a tree. Dinner and stay overnight at Phou Khao Khouay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phou Khao Khouay
DAY 5: PHOU KHAO KHOAY - NAM NGUM RESERVOIR - VIENTIANE (B, L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Today we will say goodbye with friendly local people and back to Vientiane. Take a stop at Nam Ngum reservoir and the archaeological site of Vang Xang. Take a panoramic two-hour boat trip on the lake, pass secluded beaches and idyllic swimming spots.
Back to your hotel in Vientiane. Overnight in Vientiane
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane
DAY 6: VIENTIANE DEPARTURE (B)
Private driver
Be free at leisure in Vientiane 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 flights
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…)
| CITIES /AREAS | HOME STAY | HOTEL-STANDARD | HOTELS-SUPERIOR | HOTEL-DELUXE | HOTELS- LUXURY |
| PHOU KHAO KHOUAY | Homestay | …. | …. | …. | …. |
| VIENTIANE | …. | Sengtawan Hotel or similar | Lao Orchid/ Chanthapanya Hotel/ Season Riverside /S 2 Modern Boutique Hotel or similar | Vieniane Plaza / Mercure/ Phasouk Vien Chantra hotel or similar | Don Chan Palace / Green Park Vientiane/Salana Boutique or similar |
SERVICES & PRICE
TRAVEL PRICE: VIENTIANE IN DETH – 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS
From…. To…usd /per
Excluding international flights
Inclusion
- Accommodations with daily breakfast.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Service of English speaking guides in every location.
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited.
- Boat trip ( if any)
- Government tax and service charge
- Drinking water
Exclusion
- International Airfares.
- 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.