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A journey to Laos where we explore the eclectic mix of ancient temple, vibrant markets and French colonial buildings of Vientiane. We then travel to the World Heritage site and former royal capital of Luang Prabang – enchanting city, dominated by gold–roofed temples where bright saffron-robed monks exude an old – world charm.


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Day 1: Vientiane arrival and sightseeing
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we start to visit the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientianes own Arc de Triumph. From there, we visit the Central Market call Morning Market  where you can find the antique items for collection, well handmade textile and gift away.
Overnight in Vientiane.

 

Day 2: Vientiane – Luang Prabang, Mekong river sunset view
Transfer to airport for flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival Luang Prabang airport, meet and transfer to hotel.  We spend the rest of this day touring this ancient Lao capital, visiting the National Museum (Revolutionary Museum) where varied antique items and legend of Laos history fighters and leaders displace from the ancient times to new revolution period. We then board a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best - preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. UNESCO registered 1995 as World Cultural Heritage City. 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 Asia. On arrival, we transfer you to hotel. After a short rest, we are strolling around to see the Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as viewing a beautiful panorama sunset over this once royal ancient city and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 3:  Luang Prabang sightseeing Pak Ou cave
Breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city oldest temple of impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a boat embarking upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we overland local villages at Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan continue seeing the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun, which once belongs to royal family patronage and near by Sackarine Caves. We cross to city and take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

Day 4: Luang Prabang departure
Transfer to airport for return flight. End of service

 
 
 
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