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Trip Description : Discover the unparalled charm and rustic beauty of Laos in this adventure travel through the kingdom by road. You will have the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of this Buddhist country as you traverse north from Vientiane to Luang Prabang via Vang Vieng. Destination : Laos (Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang) Start City : Vientiane End City : Luang Prabang Tour Type : Private Duration : 7 Days & 6 Nights Depart : Tour Rating : Tour Hit : Tour Grade : Easy    Moderate    Strenuous Operated by : ICS [Code : LAO-T-13]

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ITINERARY DAY1 : VIENTIANE Arrival in Vientiane Transfer Sightseeing in Vientiane The capital city of Laos, Vientiane still feels like a sleepy city with relaxed charm, tree-lined boulevards, interesting wats and colorful markets. Tour the different highlights of the city, including PHA THAT LUANG, a gleaming golden stupa which is perhaps most important national monument in Laos; HO PHA KEO, the formal royal temple, now a museum with beautiful examples of Buddhist sculpture; WAT SI SAKET; and PATUXAI, a monumental arch inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, but executed with Lao motifs. Overnight : Vientiane Meal : DAY2 : VANG VIENG By vehicle from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Travel from Vientiane to Vang Vieng, stop for a visit to Vang Xang, 11th century Buddhist archaeological site where primitive Buddha images are carved on the cliff. Continue to visit Talat Fish Market in Huay Mor.Visit Tham Chang Cave THAM CHANG CAVE: used as a bunker against marauding Chinese in the early 19th century. Tham means cave and Chang is steadfast. Overnight : Vang Vieng Meal : Breakfast DAY3 : LUANG PRABANG Visit Tham Xang Cave THAM XANG CAVE: also called Elephant Cave, it contains a few Buddha images and a Buddha footprint plus the elephant shaped stalactites which give the cave its name.Visit Tham Pha Thao Cave THAM PHA THAO CAVE: Enjoy a short trek through rice paddies with a stop at a Hmong village in Ban Pha Thao and continue to visit the cave of Tham Pha Thao.By vehicle from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Journey north passing through Ban Phatang and Muang Kasi. Enjoy visiting local villages on the way. Overnight : Luang Prabang Meal : Breakfast DAY4 : LUANG PRABANG 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. Start the day at 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 of Luang Prabang, stopping at some of the many temples that line its sides, including WAT SIBOUNHEUANG, WAT SI MOUNGKHOUN, WAT SOP and WAT SENE. 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.Visit Mount Phousi for sunset Climb the hillside stairs to the small temples atop PHOU SI, the 100m high hill which sits in the middle of the town, offering beautiful views over the temples and river. Overnight : Luang Prabang Meal : Breakfast DAY5 : 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 : Luang Prabang Meal : Breakfast DAY6 : LUANG PRABANG 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 : Luang Prabang Meal : Breakfast DAY7 : LUANG PRABANG Transfer Overnight : Meal : Breakfast

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RATES [Valid 01-AUG-2009 - 30-DEC-2009] Service Type Prices per person in US Dollar 1 pax 2 pax 3-6 pax 7-11 pax [SIN SUP] Standard Class 1,366 741 609 609 139 Superior Class 1,510 840 708 708 181 Deluxe Class 1,752 958 826 825 294 Standard Class - Vientiane : Day Inn Hotel [Standard Twin Room] - Vang Vieng : Thavonsouk Bungalows [Gardenview Room] - Luang Prabang : Sanakeo Hotel [Standard Room] Superior Class - Vientiane : City Inn [Deluxe Room] - Vang Vieng : The Elephant Crossing Hotel [Deluxe Room] - Luang Prabang : Sala Luang Prabang [Classic Room] Deluxe Class - Vientiane : Don Chan Palace [Superior Room] - Vang Vieng : The Elephant Crossing Hotel [Deluxe Room] - Luang Prabang : The Grand Luang Prabang Hotel & Resort [Deluxe Room] Inclusions: >> 7 Days 6 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) Exclusions: >> 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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Check Rate & Availability Package Name Northern Laos Overland Duration 7 Days & 6 Nights Package Type Private Accomodation Standard Class Superior Class Deluxe Class Start Date Tour Time Guest No. 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults 5 Adults 6 Adults 7 Adults 8 Adults 9 Adults 10 Adults 11 Adults 12 Adults 13 Adults 14 Adults 15 Adults (over 13 years old) 0 Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Child 4 Child 5 Child 6 Child 7 Child - - - - - - - (3-12 years old) 0 Infant 1 Infant 2 Infant 3 Infant 4 Infant 5 Infant 6 Infant 7 Infant - - - - - - - (under 2 years old) Pick-up Place