Essentials Of Laos 5 days by Anntravel Vietnam
Destinations:Laos – Vientiane – Wat Sisaket – Wat Ho Prakeo – Patuxay – Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves – Laos National Museum
Duration:5 days / 4 nights – Departure: daily – Type: private tour
Laos Essentials is a great package featuring all the highlights of sightseeings with the bursling city of Vientaine, Pak Ou and the World heritage City of Luangprabang, introducing the traditional culture of the country of elephants by visiting the old temples and pagodas, meeting friendly locals and taste their dilicous cuisines. All is an impressive experience travelling with us.
COST : $545 /pax
Trip Highlights:
- Sightseeings with the bursling city of Vientaine, Tad Kuangsy, Pak Ou and the World heritage City of Luangprabang.
- Explore the traditional culture of the country of elephants by visiting the old temples and pagodas.
- Meeting with friendly locals and taste their dilicous cuisines.
Day 1 : Arrival – Vientiane
On arrival in Vientiane, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we see the major sights of the capital, including Wat Sisaket, which contains more than 8000 Buddha statues, Wat Ho Prakeo the former home of the Emerald Buddha statue and That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos. We also see the Patuxay (Lao Arc de Triomphe), which was built in commemoration of those who died during past wars. We will make sure to watch the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and spend the evening absorbing the city’s nightlife. Overnight in Vientiane.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane
Day 2 : Vientiane – Luang Prabang
Today, we transfer to the airport for a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After checking into your hotel, we visit the impressive stupa, Wat Visoun and the shrines Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From here, we explore the Night Market, where you can browse through a lovely selection of handmade textiles. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 3 :Luang Prabang – Pak Ou caves
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour of the city, seeing the things we missed the day before. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panorama of the tranquil countryside. We’ll stop at the Pak Ou Caves, sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. On our way back to the city, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its crafts, pottery and hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
Day 4 : Luang Prabang – Vientiane
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily alms giving ritual to saffron-clad monks. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. After breakfast, we first visit the National Museum (closed Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout its history, and then move onto the Central Market for some sightseeing. Afterwards we fly to Vientiane. After checking into your hotel, we transfer out to Buddha Park, a scattered enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures near the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years. A spectacular view of the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day. Overnight in Vientiane
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Vientiane
Day 5 : Vientiane – Departure
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE