LAOS FAMILY VACATION WITH KIDS – 14 DAYS
(Itinerary: Vientiane – Luang Prabang – Pakse )
CODE TOUR :XSEL 007 - FAMILY TOURS
Highlights:
- Be fascinated by the modern and ancient beauty of the capital Vientiane with the ancient temples as well as the colorful markets
- Participate in an amazing cook class alongside a local chef to learn how to prepare traditional Laotian dishes
- Share a game of petanque and a barbecue with the people of Luang Prabang
- Visit of a bear rescue center
- Experience special Jeep car to the Coffee Farm of Mr. Khamsone
- Relaxing amid the streams and waterfalls of the 4000 islands of southern Laos
Overview
If you are wondering about the family holiday, a journey to Laos will be a unique and memorable experience. This tour is perfect for families looking to visit Laos from all angles. You won’t only be covering the must-see’s, but you’re also offered a unique chance to discover Lao culture and traditions, with very hands-on activities, hosted by local, passionate people. From cooking, elephants and scenic views, there’s really something to satisfy everyone on this fantastic trip to Southeast Asia.
Tour summary:
- Day 1: Vientiane arrival
- Day 2: Vientiane city tour- Buddha Park- River cruise (B, L)
- Day 3: Viantiane - Local market - Cooking class (B, L)
- Day 4: Vientiane - Flight to Luang Prabang Game of petanque (B)
- Day 5: Luang Prabang cycing tour (B, L)
- Day 6: Kuang Si waterfalls - Elephant camp (B)
- Day 7: Luang Prabang- Kamu Lodge (B, L, D)
- Day 8: Kamu Lodge - Luang Prabang (B)
- Day 9: Luang Prabang - Ban Padaeng Experience (B)
- Day 10: Luang Prabang - Flight to Pakse- Explore Bolaven Plateau (B)
- Day 11: Coffee trail experience with Jeep(B, L, D)
- Day 12: Bolaven Plateau - Wat Phou- Ban Khiet Ngong (B, L, D)
- Day 13: Ban Khiet Ngong - 4000 Islands Khone Phapheng waterfalls (B, L, D)
- Day 14: Khong Island depart (B)
DAY 1:VIENTIANE ARRIVAL
Private driver & tour guide
Arrival in Vientiane airport, you will be welcomed by local tour guide of Laos Travel and transferred to hotel in Vientiane – the country’s charming capital, with its laid-back riverside ambiance, and alluring monuments.
(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
(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 - BUDDHA PARK - RIVER CRUISE (B, L)
Private driver & guide
approximately Vientiane – Buddha Park 40 minutes transfer
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel In the morning, we will pick up you at your hotel in Vientiane to start our private tour by the first stop Wat Si Saket, the only temple left undamaged by the Siamese invaders in 1828. It is considered as one of the most magnificent temples in the city, and its breezy teak-covered hallways with thousands of miniature sculptures of Buddha statues. The second stop we make would be a religious museum of Wat Ho Phra Ke which expresses a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Then we visit the Presidential Palace and have a look at the building from outside ( we are not allowed to go inside). Catch a sight into the town’s colonial past as this building formerly served as the French governor’s palace. Dicover Wat Si Muang, one of the most popular and respected temples in Vientiane. Then continue out trip with the Patuxai monument (Victory Gate), Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe, where you can climb the stairs to the roof for sweeping panoramic views of the city. Then we move on That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. Constructed by King Setthethirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun shines upon its towering golden spire. Leaving for Tha Ngon, a popular spot for lunch along the river with locals. Here you will embark on a private boat and lunch will be served on board while you float leisurely along the river In the afternoon reach the Buddha Park after 40- minute by road transfer. On the way, we make a brief stop and take photos of the Friendship Bridge, built by the Australian government in 1994, which connect Laos and Thailand. On arrival, we go around the Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) with more than 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The tranquil setting along the Mekong River is a contrast to the slightly eccentric sculptures built in 1958 by a Laos shaman. The concrete sculptures are unique and intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful park. We return to Vientiane and make our stop at the Lao Disabled Women’s Development Centre, which intends to help disabled women to raise theire knowledge and skills so that they can become self-sufficient and productive people of the community. The center mainly focuses its efforts on helping people with disabilities gain independence and self confidence. A visit to the center brings you the opportunity to talk to these women and to observe their skill at creating handicrafts such as hand-made paper.
End your full-day tour of the capital along the banks of the Mekong River as the sun begins to set. Walk along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink, or sample a snack from one of the many local food stalls, if you like, before return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Vientinane
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel In the morning, we will pick up you at your hotel in Vientiane to start our private tour by the first stop Wat Si Saket, the only temple left undamaged by the Siamese invaders in 1828. It is considered as one of the most magnificent temples in the city, and its breezy teak-covered hallways with thousands of miniature sculptures of Buddha statues. The second stop we make would be a religious museum of Wat Ho Phra Ke which expresses a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Then we visit the Presidential Palace and have a look at the building from outside ( we are not allowed to go inside). Catch a sight into the town’s colonial past as this building formerly served as the French governor’s palace. Dicover Wat Si Muang, one of the most popular and respected temples in Vientiane. Then continue out trip with the Patuxai monument (Victory Gate), Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe, where you can climb the stairs to the roof for sweeping panoramic views of the city. Then we move on That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. Constructed by King Setthethirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun shines upon its towering golden spire. Leaving for Tha Ngon, a popular spot for lunch along the river with locals. Here you will embark on a private boat and lunch will be served on board while you float leisurely along the river In the afternoon reach the Buddha Park after 40- minute by road transfer. On the way, we make a brief stop and take photos of the Friendship Bridge, built by the Australian government in 1994, which connect Laos and Thailand. On arrival, we go around the Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) with more than 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The tranquil setting along the Mekong River is a contrast to the slightly eccentric sculptures built in 1958 by a Laos shaman. The concrete sculptures are unique and intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful park. We return to Vientiane and make our stop at the Lao Disabled Women’s Development Centre, which intends to help disabled women to raise theire knowledge and skills so that they can become self-sufficient and productive people of the community. The center mainly focuses its efforts on helping people with disabilities gain independence and self confidence. A visit to the center brings you the opportunity to talk to these women and to observe their skill at creating handicrafts such as hand-made paper.
End your full-day tour of the capital along the banks of the Mekong River as the sun begins to set. Walk along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink, or sample a snack from one of the many local food stalls, if you like, before return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Vientinane
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane
DAY 3: VIENTIANE- LOCAL MARKET - COOKING CLASS (B, L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast, you will be driven to meet your chef for today. Your first stop will be at the local market for a unique tour and tasting experience, and the opportunity to choose the best ingredients for the cooking class to follow. Before returning to class, enjoy a coffee and a local snack in an authentic family-friendly café, away from the tourist trails. Properly refreshed, head to a private house overlooking the Mekong River where your cooking class begins. A welcome drink will be served upon arrival before you are introduced and you will try to prepare a variety of delicious traditional Laotian dishes.
Lunch will be your own effort and will be enjoyed in the shade of the mango trees in the garden of the house.
A booklet of Laotian recipes will be given at the end of the course so that you can share your new skills with your family and friends when you return. Overnight in Vientiane
.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane
.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vientiane
DAY 4: VIENTIANE - FLY TO LUANG PRABANG - GAME OF PETANQUE (B)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang.
Upon arrival pick up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The remaining would be free until we pick you up for a short cultural tour to explore the town. Begin first with a game of petanque, one of Laos’ favorite pastimes. The guide will provide a basic breakdown of the game’s rules, and locals will provide tips and tricks while snacks and drinks are served. Laotians really enjoy playing and joking around, an opportunity to share a good time and trade lots of smiles and laughter together. Lunc & dinner are your own. Overnight in Luang prabang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
Morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang.
Upon arrival pick up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The remaining would be free until we pick you up for a short cultural tour to explore the town. Begin first with a game of petanque, one of Laos’ favorite pastimes. The guide will provide a basic breakdown of the game’s rules, and locals will provide tips and tricks while snacks and drinks are served. Laotians really enjoy playing and joking around, an opportunity to share a good time and trade lots of smiles and laughter together. Lunc & dinner are your own. Overnight in Luang prabang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG CYCING TOUR (B, L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Begin the day with a pick up from the hotel in Luang Prabang at 08:30 with the adapted bikes. After doing a fitting and adjusting the bike, start the tour at the former Luang Prabang’s National Museum, once the country’s royal palace and home to King Sisavangvong in the early 20th century. Explore the museum’s a range of personal artifacts from the Lao royal family as well as the Phra Bang Buddha image and throne from the country’s Lan Xang Kingdom. Continue to Wat Mai which brings us a chance to enjoy the impressive architecture of this Laotian city’s unique architecture Next cycle to Wat Visoun, the holiest temple in the city, followed by the 16th century Wat Aham and Wat That. Ride along the Nam Khan River to visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most revered temple in Luang Prabang. Take a break to enjoy lunch at Tamarind, one of the most celebrated restaurants in Luang Prabang. (Closed on Sundays) This afternoon, continue the cycle out to Phosy Market, to join the locals and support vendors by buying fresh produce. The guide will be here to explain the fruits and to encourage the sampling of different items… many of which have never been seen before! Continue the ride to Ock Pop Tock, a nonprofit seeking to preserve traditional weaving techniques, helping to make the trade an important source of income for many Lao families. Ride along the Mekong back into town for the final stop of the day: the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre, dedicated to exploring the rich diversity of Laos’ ethnic minorities. Return to the hotel by bike. This afternoon, enjoy a romantic and relaxing time at L’Hibiscus Spa. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink before receiving a 30 minute herbal foot massage on a private balcony for two. The foot massage will be followed by a 90 minute aromatherapy massage in a private room for two including hot compress, hot rocks or hot oil. Back to your hotel. Dinner is your own. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
Begin the day with a pick up from the hotel in Luang Prabang at 08:30 with the adapted bikes. After doing a fitting and adjusting the bike, start the tour at the former Luang Prabang’s National Museum, once the country’s royal palace and home to King Sisavangvong in the early 20th century. Explore the museum’s a range of personal artifacts from the Lao royal family as well as the Phra Bang Buddha image and throne from the country’s Lan Xang Kingdom. Continue to Wat Mai which brings us a chance to enjoy the impressive architecture of this Laotian city’s unique architecture Next cycle to Wat Visoun, the holiest temple in the city, followed by the 16th century Wat Aham and Wat That. Ride along the Nam Khan River to visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most revered temple in Luang Prabang. Take a break to enjoy lunch at Tamarind, one of the most celebrated restaurants in Luang Prabang. (Closed on Sundays) This afternoon, continue the cycle out to Phosy Market, to join the locals and support vendors by buying fresh produce. The guide will be here to explain the fruits and to encourage the sampling of different items… many of which have never been seen before! Continue the ride to Ock Pop Tock, a nonprofit seeking to preserve traditional weaving techniques, helping to make the trade an important source of income for many Lao families. Ride along the Mekong back into town for the final stop of the day: the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre, dedicated to exploring the rich diversity of Laos’ ethnic minorities. Return to the hotel by bike. This afternoon, enjoy a romantic and relaxing time at L’Hibiscus Spa. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink before receiving a 30 minute herbal foot massage on a private balcony for two. The foot massage will be followed by a 90 minute aromatherapy massage in a private room for two including hot compress, hot rocks or hot oil. Back to your hotel. Dinner is your own. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 6: LUANG PRABANG - KUANGSI WATERFALLS - ELEPHANT CAMP (B)
Private driver & guide
Approximately Luang Prabang – Kuang Si waterfalls 45m transfer
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up a 45-minute drive from the city to visit Kuang Si Falls. On the way you can choose to visit a nearby elephant camp or the butterfly park if you prefer. At the elephant camp, you will receive a welcome drink and some information about the camp itself. You will then be introduced to the elephants and will have the opportunity to feed them before taking a scenic tour through the beautiful natural landscapes ending with another brief stop to bathe the elephants and watch them play in the water. Papillon Park offers a unique experience among thousands of butterflies living in an enchanted paradise of 900m2. Here you can learn about the wide variety of butterflies found in Laos and their favorite host plants, as you walk through the colorful flower garden that features hundreds of different types of plants and even waterfalls. En route to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall, you will have the opportunity to cool off in the turquoise pool or stroll along the forest trails. End your day with a visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which does a great job protecting and rehabilitating the rare black bear before returning to Luang Prabang in the early evening. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up a 45-minute drive from the city to visit Kuang Si Falls. On the way you can choose to visit a nearby elephant camp or the butterfly park if you prefer. At the elephant camp, you will receive a welcome drink and some information about the camp itself. You will then be introduced to the elephants and will have the opportunity to feed them before taking a scenic tour through the beautiful natural landscapes ending with another brief stop to bathe the elephants and watch them play in the water. Papillon Park offers a unique experience among thousands of butterflies living in an enchanted paradise of 900m2. Here you can learn about the wide variety of butterflies found in Laos and their favorite host plants, as you walk through the colorful flower garden that features hundreds of different types of plants and even waterfalls. En route to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall, you will have the opportunity to cool off in the turquoise pool or stroll along the forest trails. End your day with a visit to the Bear Rescue Center, which does a great job protecting and rehabilitating the rare black bear before returning to Luang Prabang in the early evening. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 7: LUANG PRABANG - KAMU LODGE (B, L,D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
This morning, go to the pier and embark on a traditional boat at Kamu Lodge Pier for a leisurely cruise upriver. Take a break to visit the sacred caves of Pak Ou, where you will find thousands of golden Buddha statues placed by devotees before continuing to Kamu Lodge around noon. After checking into your supersize tents (with modern attached bathroom facilities), join your hosts for a local communal-style home-cooked meal in a cozy Sala, set among the rice fields. After lunch, guests can choose to relax on the veranda or enjoy a variety of traditional Kamu activities including:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Kamu Lodge
This morning, go to the pier and embark on a traditional boat at Kamu Lodge Pier for a leisurely cruise upriver. Take a break to visit the sacred caves of Pak Ou, where you will find thousands of golden Buddha statues placed by devotees before continuing to Kamu Lodge around noon. After checking into your supersize tents (with modern attached bathroom facilities), join your hosts for a local communal-style home-cooked meal in a cozy Sala, set among the rice fields. After lunch, guests can choose to relax on the veranda or enjoy a variety of traditional Kamu activities including:
- Rice growing and harvesting in the surrounding rice fields
- Panoramic view of the Mekong. All you can find is yours!
- Try your hand at traditional fishing techniques. You can enjoy your catch for dinner …
- Visit the nearby village of Ban Nioy Hai Village where you will meet local villagers from Kamu and learn more about their culture
- Have dinner with your local guests before settling into your comfortable tent for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Kamu Lodge
DAY 8: KAMU LOGDE - LUANG PRABANG (B)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast you can wander through this harmonious local community or participate in another activity before returning to Luang Prabang.
Arrving Luang Prabang, Free & easy in Luang Prabang. Lunch & dinner are your own. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
After breakfast you can wander through this harmonious local community or participate in another activity before returning to Luang Prabang.
Arrving Luang Prabang, Free & easy in Luang Prabang. Lunch & dinner are your own. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 9: LUANG PRABANG - BAN PADAENG EXPERIENCE (B)
Private driver & tour guide
Approximately 90minutes transfer
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel .This morning, you will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Ken, a young local entrepreneur who has climbed up the social ladder of a rural village, to a successful entrepreneur who runs his own social enterprise in Luang Prabang. The first visit will be to Big Brother Mouse, a locally run project that aims to improve the lives of local children by publishing books that help make it fun and easy to learn to read. The project relies on visitors to help them distribute books that are not easily accessible in Laos and those that exist, rarely reach rural villages such as the one you will visit today. Mr. Ken will then take you to visit his hometown of Ban Padaeng, about 90 minutes drive from Luang Prabang. In Ban Padaeng, you will have the opportunity to visit a bamboo school, where you will have the unique opportunity to meet young students and even take an English lesson or play language games, before distribute the books you brought this morning. After class, there will be time to wander through the village and the nearby river before meeting to share a locally prepared lunch with the school’s small team of teachers. With Ken’s help, teachers will tell you a little more about the school and answer all your questions. After lunch, take part in a traditional Baci ceremony, led by a village eldest, which involves gently tying cotton cords around your wrists, symbolizing friendship, good health and good luck for your trip. Then return to town, stopping to visit Mr. Ken’s family home before returning to Luang Prabang around 4:00 pm. Meals on your own. Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel .This morning, you will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Ken, a young local entrepreneur who has climbed up the social ladder of a rural village, to a successful entrepreneur who runs his own social enterprise in Luang Prabang. The first visit will be to Big Brother Mouse, a locally run project that aims to improve the lives of local children by publishing books that help make it fun and easy to learn to read. The project relies on visitors to help them distribute books that are not easily accessible in Laos and those that exist, rarely reach rural villages such as the one you will visit today. Mr. Ken will then take you to visit his hometown of Ban Padaeng, about 90 minutes drive from Luang Prabang. In Ban Padaeng, you will have the opportunity to visit a bamboo school, where you will have the unique opportunity to meet young students and even take an English lesson or play language games, before distribute the books you brought this morning. After class, there will be time to wander through the village and the nearby river before meeting to share a locally prepared lunch with the school’s small team of teachers. With Ken’s help, teachers will tell you a little more about the school and answer all your questions. After lunch, take part in a traditional Baci ceremony, led by a village eldest, which involves gently tying cotton cords around your wrists, symbolizing friendship, good health and good luck for your trip. Then return to town, stopping to visit Mr. Ken’s family home before returning to Luang Prabang around 4:00 pm. Meals on your own. Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 10: LUANG PRABANG - FLIGHT TO PAKSE EXPLORE BOLAVEN PLATEAU (B)
Private driver & tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Morning transfer you to the airport for your flight to Pakse.
Upon arrival at the airport, our guide and driver will pick up you and drive direcly to Pakse and onto the Bolaven Plateau ( Approximately 35km~ 50minutes transfer). The Bolaven Plateau is well -known for its cooler temperature being situated high above the Mekong Valley. Make a stroll at a tea plantation, followed by a short tour to Tad Fan Waterfall, a magnificently picturesque twin chute waterfall. Tad Fane is built by natural twin 120-metre high waterfalls basing on the merging waters of the Champy and Pak Koot rivers. These falls are located on the edge of Dong Hua Sao protected area, far from 38 km from Pakse (Note: water level may vary accordingly to the previous rainy season). On the way back to Pakse we will make a stop to visit a tea and/or coffee plantation. Laos is famouus for its delicious coffee, is mainly grown here on the Bolaven Plateau. A visit to one of the plantations will privide you with good knowledge of the process of planting, harvesting and roasting these delicious beans. Have chance to enjoy a cup of the local brew before you leave. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Bolaven Plateau.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Bolaven Plateau.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Morning transfer you to the airport for your flight to Pakse.
Upon arrival at the airport, our guide and driver will pick up you and drive direcly to Pakse and onto the Bolaven Plateau ( Approximately 35km~ 50minutes transfer). The Bolaven Plateau is well -known for its cooler temperature being situated high above the Mekong Valley. Make a stroll at a tea plantation, followed by a short tour to Tad Fan Waterfall, a magnificently picturesque twin chute waterfall. Tad Fane is built by natural twin 120-metre high waterfalls basing on the merging waters of the Champy and Pak Koot rivers. These falls are located on the edge of Dong Hua Sao protected area, far from 38 km from Pakse (Note: water level may vary accordingly to the previous rainy season). On the way back to Pakse we will make a stop to visit a tea and/or coffee plantation. Laos is famouus for its delicious coffee, is mainly grown here on the Bolaven Plateau. A visit to one of the plantations will privide you with good knowledge of the process of planting, harvesting and roasting these delicious beans. Have chance to enjoy a cup of the local brew before you leave. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Bolaven Plateau.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Bolaven Plateau.
DAY 11: COFFEE TRAIL EXPERIENCE WITH JEEP (B, L,D)
Private driver & tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast, Our Jeep tour specialist will welcom and met you at Chai Coffee, and discuss with him a bit there when enjoying a cup of coffee. After that, we will take our own Jeep to reach Tad Moun Waterfalls within 30 minutes where we can enjoy the fresh cool water, and visit the vegetable farm not far away. We then continue our tour day trip to drive to the Coffee Farm of Mr. Khamsone via the 10KM bumpy and muddy road, which will take us near 01 hour with your special Jeep car. Upon arrival, the Coffee farm’s owner will spend 1 hour to give us useful introduction about about coffee Roasting step and finishing by enjoying a coffee cupping with the different kind of coffee (Robusta, Arabica and Typica). A picnic lunch will be served on the farm at around 1:30PM before walking to the refugee cave not far away, which is used as the shelter place by the local villagers during the war time. After that, we will walk along the farm to see the volcano mountain named Phou Sanark where we can discover the view over the farm and the nearby villages during the sunset. We can get an opportunity of preparing and cooking dinner with the wife of Mr. Khamsone. Overnight at the hotel in Bolaven Plateau.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Bolaven Plateau.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast, Our Jeep tour specialist will welcom and met you at Chai Coffee, and discuss with him a bit there when enjoying a cup of coffee. After that, we will take our own Jeep to reach Tad Moun Waterfalls within 30 minutes where we can enjoy the fresh cool water, and visit the vegetable farm not far away. We then continue our tour day trip to drive to the Coffee Farm of Mr. Khamsone via the 10KM bumpy and muddy road, which will take us near 01 hour with your special Jeep car. Upon arrival, the Coffee farm’s owner will spend 1 hour to give us useful introduction about about coffee Roasting step and finishing by enjoying a coffee cupping with the different kind of coffee (Robusta, Arabica and Typica). A picnic lunch will be served on the farm at around 1:30PM before walking to the refugee cave not far away, which is used as the shelter place by the local villagers during the war time. After that, we will walk along the farm to see the volcano mountain named Phou Sanark where we can discover the view over the farm and the nearby villages during the sunset. We can get an opportunity of preparing and cooking dinner with the wife of Mr. Khamsone. Overnight at the hotel in Bolaven Plateau.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Bolaven Plateau.
DAY 12: BOLAVEN PLATEAU – WAT PHOU – BAN KHIET NGONG ( B, L, D)
Private driver & tour guide
Approximately 35minutes transfer
After breakfast, you are picked up and transferred by road to Wat Phou. Wat Phou is a beautifully dramatic pre-Angkorian temple being considered as World Heritage Site by UNESCO that located amidst the rice fields and waterways of southern Laos. The temple was built in three levels: the bottom level is mainly concentrated on the baray (water reservoir) and promenade, the second level features quadrangular pavilions and galleries of carvings, and the top level is the sanctuary itself. The temple was constructed by the rulers of the Khmer empire before the construction of Angkor Wat. The temple was the most important economic and political centre of the region and still is one of the Lao people’s most respected temples. Make a stroll at the small town of Champasak, where French colonial buildings shows a great contrast to Wat Phou. We head to the south, make a short stop at the wood carving village of Ban Nong Bune. We will pass through the little village of Ban Khiet Ngong where we’ll get an opportunity to take an elephant ride to Mount Asa. We’ll enjoy our lunch at a simple local restaurant.
Ban Kiet Ngong is the beginning point for your 90 minute elephant ride through the forest (2 people per elephant) and up to Mount Asa. This kind of tour is part of a community-based tourism project developed to support the local villagers and provide conservation awareness. En route, we’ll catch a amazing sight of the Xe Pian National Park which is situated between Champasak and Attapeu provinces. Stretching along the Mekong with many wetlands and unspoiled forest areas, this park offers a huge biodiversity with 29 recorded ecosystems. Birds species such as egrets, sarus crane and hornbill can occasionally be spotted and other inhabitants include wild elephant and gibbon. Dinner is served at local restaurant. After dinner, You are free for the rest of the day for your own exploration of the village and the surrounding area. Overnight at King Fisher Eco-Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation at King Fisher Eco-Lodge
DAY 13: BAN KHIET NGONG – 4000 ISLANDSKHONE PHAPHENG WATERFALLS ( B, L, D)
Private driver & Tour guide
Approximately 1.5 hour transfer
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast, we leave the village of Ban Khiet Ngong for jouney to Khong Island, the largest island of 4000-island area. Upon arrival, we take on a long tail boat for discovering the widest reach of the Mekong River, where during the dry season the waters draw back and leave behind thousands of islets which is original of a lovely name” Si Phan Done”. Upon arrival, we’ll have chance to discover the local peaceful villages of Ban Khone, where we can have a closer look a range of relics from the French colonial era and retrace the old colonial past, including old French colonial buildings and the remnants of the first Lao railway with its locomotive. We continue to explore the 4000 islands area by tuktuk and visit the breathtaking Liphi waterfall, also named the “Corridor of the Devil” one of the most beautiful waterfalls between Lao border and Cambodia. If we are lucky, we may even see the rare freshwater Irrawaddy Mekong dolphin at Ban Hang Khone. We return to the mainland at the fishing village of Ban Nakasang and drive further south to visit Khone Phapheng.
Khone Phapheng is considered the biggest waterfall by volume in South East Asia; this is an impressive spot near the Lao-Cambodian border, set within an area which is teeming with wildlife, making this area one of the most breathtaking destinations in Laos. Afterwards we drive back to Khong Island. Meals are served at local restaurant. Overnight in Khong Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation at Khong Island
DAY 14: KHONG ISLAND DEPARTURE (B)
Private driver
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
From the island, you can make a choice of travelling to Cambodia, the Kingdom of Wonders; or return back to Pakse to take the departure flight for the next destination. Saying goodbye to Laos & Xuan Son Travel see you again.
From the island, you can make a choice of travelling to Cambodia, the Kingdom of Wonders; or return back to Pakse to take the departure flight for the next destination. 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
NOTES
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Which language?
- The official and most widely spread language is Laos
- English is spoken in all touristic areas.
- 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
- 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
ACCOMMODATION
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 |
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 |
LUANG PRABANG | …. | Villa Oasis/ Phousi Guesthouse hotel or similar | Villa Pumalin/ Villa Chitdara /Villa Saykham/ Le Sen Boutique or similar | Villa Santi/ Maison Dalabua hotel/ Kiridar hotel or similar | Souvannaphoum/ Luang Prabang View/ Luang Say Residence hotel or simalr |
KAMU | …. | —- | Kamu Lodge Hotel or similar | …. | …. |
| BOLAVEN PLATEAU | …. | Sinouk Coffee Resort or similar | The Riviera hotel or similar | …. | …. |
| KHONG ISLAND | …. | …. | Kongmany Hotel / Pon Arena Hotel or similar | …. | …. |
| BAN KHIET NGONG | …. | …. | King Fisher Eco-Lodge or similar | …. | …. |
SERVICES & PRICE
TRAVEL PRICE: THE SOUTH & CENTER OF VIETNAM-12 DAYS 11NIGHTS
Inclusion
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- Private boat trips in Can Tho/ Cai Rang as mentioned
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
- Mineral water & cool towels on car during the trip.
- Government taxes & service charge
Exclusion
- International Flight tickets from/to your Home
- 4 Internal Flights: Ho Chi Minh- Hue, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh
- Early check in/ late check out
- Meals, drinks & beverage not indicated
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (about 25$/pax) & personal travel insurance
- 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.