Luang Prabang to Thai idyllic beaches
Culture & Discovery - Laos / Thailand
TOUR CODE : TH 1011
DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL : Luang Prabang / Bangkok
DURATION : 11 days + 10 nights
TIME PERIOD : during the whole year
GUIDING : english or french speaking guide
PRIVATE GROUP : from 2 to 14 people (no traveler alone the costs are too high)
HIGHLIGHTS :
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Luang Prabang, UNESCO
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Cruise on the Mekong by private boat
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Cultural visit of Bangkok
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Paradise beaches of Thailand
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Visit of sacred caves, waterfalls and temples
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Handicraft workshops
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Typical dishes tasting
PRICE PER PERSON : 2 176 USD (group of 4 people)
Decreasing according to the number of people
DAY 01
Arrival in Luang Prabang
Arrival in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide will pick you up at the airport and then drop you at your hotel. Free time to rest.
Meals : -, -, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : ... - Luang Prabang
DAY 02
Visit Luang Prabang, its temples and markets
Cultural tour of the city by minivan with the guide: morning market, Royal Palace, Vat Mai, Vat Sene, Vat Xiengthong, Vat Visoun. Walk through the historic sector, local markets and shops. Climb up the 328 steps of Mount Phousi to admire the magnificent panorama. Visit of the night market in the main street.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Luang Prabang
DAY 03
Kuang Si waterfalls & weaving handicraft
Departure by minivan on a mountain track to reach the impressive Kuang Si waterfalls located in the middle of the jungle. Free time at the waterfalls, swimming, exploring, visiting the bear sanctuary. In the afternoon you will learn all about Laotian weaving techniques. You will attend in a Laotian weaving workshop with Ock Pop Tok.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Luang Prabang - KuangSi - Ock Pop Tok
Activities : weaving workshop (1PM to 4PM)
DAY 04
Mekong cruise & Pak Ou caves
Crossing of the Mekong. On the opposite bank, the atmosphere far from the tourists, is totally different. You will visit the pottery village of Ban Chane as well as the temples Vat Xiengmène, Vat Chomphet and Vat Longkhoun. Then, you will embark on your private slow boat to enjoy a cruise on the Mekong. Along the way, you will visit the Pak Ou Caves with its thousands of Buddha statues and a village specialized in making alcohol from rice.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming lodge
Itinerary : Luang Prabang - right-side bank of the Mekong - PakOu
Activities : 4h cruising
DAY 05
Fly to Thailand
Transfer by minivan to Luang Prabang airport. Flight to Bangkok (not included). Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you will be welcomed by your local guide. Transfer to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Free time.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : LuangPrabang – Bangkok
Flight not included
DAY 06
Cultural visit of Bangkok
Visit of the highlights of the capital: the Royal Palace and its chapel housing the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and its huge Buddha. You will enjoy a private long-tail boat ride on a myriad of canals (Khlongs). Stroll through the narrow streets of Kudichin's historic district. An exceptional heritage: old wooden houses, Chinese temples, Santa Cruz church ...
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Bangkok
DAY 07
Rom Hub market, wooden boat cruise & encounters
Visit of the Rom Hub market installed on the railway track where the sellers rush to fold their stalls before each train. Then, long-tail boat ride through stilt villages heading the floating market. On the way to the estuary of Mae Khlong River. Embark on a local boat to explore the mangrove and discover the way of life of the fishermen of Ban Klong Khone.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Bangkok - Ban Klong Khone - Amphawa - Samut Songkhram
Activities : boating
DAY 08
Sacred caves, Hua Hin beach and wild elephants
At sunrise, alms giving to Buddhist monks travelling by boat on the Amphawa canals. In Petchaburi, stop at Mount Khao Luang to reach the sacred caves. Free time in the morning on Hua Hin Beach, then visit of the beautiful Kui Buri Nature Reserve to discover wild elephants and other large mammals such as Gaur (Wild Buffalo of Asia).
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Samut Songkhram - Petchaburi - Kui Buri - Hua Hin
DAY 09
Feet in the sea at Phra Ae beach
Transfer to Bangkok airport for your flight to Krabi. Once arrived at Krabi Airport, you will be welcomed by our driver for your transfer by private A/C vehicle to your hotel located on Phra Ae Beach, the longest beach on the island of Koh Lanta . Arrival around 5pm and then free time.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Hua Hin - Bangkok - Krabi - Koh Lanta
Flight included 1h30
DAY 10
Free day on the idillyc beaches of Thailand
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Enjoy sunbathing on the long Phra Ae Beach or by the pool. If you wish, you can also enjoy one of the many local activities offered (optional) to explore the beauty of the South. Lunch and dinner at your expense.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Koh Lanta
Activities available : boating from island to island, canoeing, snorkelling, visit of the old town,...
DAY 11
Last moments in Thailand
Transfer by private vehicle with driver to Krabi airport for your flight to Bangkok.
Meals : B, -, - // Night : not included
Itinerary : Koh Lanta - Krabi - Bangkok - ...
Flight included 1h30
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