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Luang Prabang Experience
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Trip Description : Welcome to Luang Prabang! City with its rich in cultural heritage, known as the seat of Lao culture, with monasteries, monument traditional costume and surrounded by many types of nature’s beauty.
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Laos (Luang Prabang) |
| Start City | : | Luang Prabang |
| End City | : | Luang Prabang |
| Tour Type |
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Private  |
| Duration |
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4 Days & 3 Nights |
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| Tour Rating |
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| Tour Hit |
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| Tour Grade |
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Easy Moderate Strenuous |
| Operated by |
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ICS [Code : LAO-B-02B] |
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ITINERARY
DAY1 : LUANG PRABANG Arrival in Luang Prabang
Transfer
Sightseeing in Luang Prabang
Set between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings. The entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Begin your tour with WAT VISOUN (Wat Wisunalat). The oldest living temple in Luang Prabang, Wat Visoun dates back to 1513 and contains a collection of antique wooden Buddhas. Visit the nearby WAT AHAM before continuing to WAT XIENG THONG, the crowning jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city. Its many ornate buildings feature exquisite mosaic and gold-stenciled murals. From there, stroll down the main street (Wat Street) of Luang Prabang. Time permitting, stop at some of the many temples that line its sides, including WAT SIBOUNHEUANG, WAT SI MOUNGKHOUN, WAT SOP and WAT SENE.
Overnight : in Luang Prabang Meal : -
DAY2 : LUANG PRABANG Excursion by boat to Tham Pak Ou Caves
Travel down the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the THAM PAK OU CAVES. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable. On the return journey, stop at BAN XANG HAI VILLAGE, a local village famous for the production of lao lao, the local rice wine whisky.
Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong
Visit BAN XANG KHONG, a village near Luang Prabang well known for its traditional handwoven cotton and silk, as well as production of the local sa (mulberry) paper.
Overnight : in Luang Prabang Meal : Breakfast
DAY3 : LUANG PRABANG Sightseeing in Luang Prabang
In the morning, visit a LOCAL MARKET to see the bustle and activity of the early morning. Continue to the NATIONAL MUSEUM (ROYAL PALACE), a modest but graceful building which combines traditional Lao and French beaux-arts motifs. This turn-of-the century royal residence has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived here and provides unique insights into the history of Laos. (Closed on Tuesdays). Afterwards, visit WAT MAI.
Excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls
From Luang Prabang to KUANG SI WATERFALL, travel by vehicle to visit minorities village of Ban Muang Khai Continue by car to Kuang Si Waterfall, located in a perfect natural setting near Luang Prabang, this multi-tiered waterfall tumbles over limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools. Enjoy swimming in the clear water or just relaxing in the natural environment. Continue to BAN THA PENE, a nearby Khmu village, before returning to Luang Prabang by vehicle.
Overnight : in Luang Prabang Meal : Breakfast
DAY4 : LUANG PRABANG Free time until your private transfer to the airport or extend your relaxing.
Overnight : - Meal : Breakfast
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RATES [Valid 01-AUG-2009 - 30-DEC-2009]
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Inclusions: >> 4 Days 3 Nights Accommodation as specific or similar >> All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport >> All admission fees as mentioned in the program >> All meal as mentioned in the program >> A local English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request) >> Domestic Air Ticket (Economy class flights)
Exclusions: >> International Air Ticket >> Visa fees & Airport Taxes >> Items of a personal nature >> Meals not specified in the itinerary >> Soft drinks or other refreshments during local tours >> Tips or Gratuities to guides or driver >> Other services not mentioned in the program
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