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Culture & Discovery
TOUR CODE : CRDE 1012
DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL : Luang Prabang / Vientiane
DURATION : 12 days + 11 nights
TIME PERIOD : during the whole year
GUIDING : english speaking guide
PRIVATE GROUP : from 4 to 14 people (no traveler alone the costs are too high)
HIGHLIGHTS :
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Mekong cruise on a private boat
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northern must-see
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Luang Prabang (UNESCO), Vang Vieng, Vientiane
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immersion in ethnic villages
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stays overnight in villages
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boat trip
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visits of temples, caves, waterfalls
PRICE PER PERSON : 1 532 USD (group of 4 people)
Decreasing according to the number of people
DAY 01
Arrival in Luang Prabang
Welcoming at Luang Prabang airport by the driver and transfer to the hotel. Free day to rest.
Meals : -, -, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Luang Prabang
Day without guide
DAY 02
Visit Luang Prabang, its temples and markets
Guided cultural tour of the city by private vehicle: morning market, Royal Palace, main temples Vat Mai, Vat Sene, Vat Xiengthong, Vat Visoun. Walk through local markets and the shopping street. Climb up the 328 steps of Mount Phousi to admire the magnificent panorama. Visit of the night market.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Luang Prabang
DAY 03
Right bank of the Mekong River and KuangSi Waterfall
Crossing the Mekong by boat. On the opposite bank, away from tourists, the atmosphere is totally different. Visit of a potery village as well as the old temples Vat Xiengmène, Vat Chomphet and Vat Longkhoun. In the afternoon, transfer to the breathtaking KuangSi waterfalls. Free time in this heaven-like place, relax, swim in the turquoise water, exploration of the surrounding jungle or visit of the bear rescue center.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Luang Prabang - right Mekong bank - KuangSi
DAY 04
Traditional boat ride and rice paddies
Drive towards northern Laos through countryside. Arrival in Nongkhiaw and traditional boat ride to Muang Ngoy. Discovering the banks of the NamOu river is a moment that remains unforgettable. Walk in the heart of paddy fields dotted with karst mountains and meetings with local farmers. Visit ThamKang cave and Tay Ead village. Dinner and stay overnight in the village.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : homestay
Itinerary : Luang Prabang - Nongkhiaw - Muang Ngoi - Tay Ead village
Activities : 1h cruising + 2h hiking
DAY 05
Immersion in the rural life of an ethnic tribe
Discovery of the daily life of inhabitants during this day immersed in Laotian rural life with villagers. Participation in daily activities that change depending on the season. Visit of a nearby village of the TayXam ethnic group. Typical lunch and dinner cooked with locals.
Meals : B, L, D // Night : homestay
Itinerary : Tay Ead village & surroundings
Activities : unplanned, according to local habits and seasons
DAY 06
Village of Weavers and Beautiful Landscapes of Nongkhiaw
Morning walk in the heart of the Laotian countryside and visits of villages before boarding a traditional boat on the NamOu river. Visit of a weaving village before reaching Nongkhiaw. Afternoon free in this small town, located on both banks of the river between two mountains. It is an awesome place for relaxing and relaxing in a hammock.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : resort along the water
Itinerary : Tay Ead village - village of weavers - Nongkhiaw
Activities : 1h30 hiking + 1h cruising
DAY 07
On the way to Pakbeng, small villages and great panoramas
Day drive to Pakbeng via Oudomxay. This beautiful route crosses breathtaking mountain scenery and authentic Tay Lue, Khamu and Hmong tribe villages. Arrival in Pakbeng by the end of the day. Settlement in your hotel, then you can relax quietly on the banks of the Mekong.
Meals : B, L,- // Night : local hotel
Itinerary : Nongkhiaw - Oudomxay - Pakbeng
DAY 08
Mekong cruise
Day cruising on the Mekong by traditional slow boat privatized to Luang Prabang. The river is dotted with mountains, large cliffs, and limestone rocks dug by the monsoon rains. On the way, visit of the famous PakOu caves which host thousands of Buddha statues. Arrival in Luang Prabang by the end of the afternoon.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Pakbeng - PakOu - Luang Prabang
Activities : 7 - 8h cruising
DAY 09
Phoukoune Mountain and Farm Tribes
Scenery of fabulous mountains on the road up to 1,200 meters above sea level, visit of villages and small local markets including the one specialized in vegetables at Phoukhoune. Arrival in Vang Vieng in the afternoon and canoe trip on the Nam Song River. This small town is located in an exceptional place surrounded by karst mountains and rice fields.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : charming hotel
Itinerary : Luang Prabang - Phoukhoune - Vang Vieng
Activities : 1h cruising
DAY 10
Nam Ngeun Lake, karst landscapes
Discovery of Tham Chang, one of the largest caves in the area. Then, departure to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. On the way, visit of a fish market, the beautiful Nam Ngeum Lake, and a salt extraction site. Arrival in Vientiane by the end of the afternoon.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : hotel in city center
Itinerary : Vang Vieng - Nam Ngeum Lake - Vientiane
DAY 11
Cultural tour of Vientiane and its temples
Visit of the Laotian capital and its many temples: Vat Sisaket, HoPraKeo Temple of the Emerald Buddha, That Luang's Golden Stupa, Patuxay Arch of Triumph and Vat Simeuang, which is the most religiously animated temple of the city. Discovery of Thongkhankham vegetables market and walk along the Mekong river at the end of the day. It is the place where local people gather at sunset.
Meals : B, L, - // Night : hotel in city center
Itinerary : Vientiane
DAY 12
Last moments in Laos
Free time until your transfer to Vientiane airport.
Meals : B, -, - // Night : not included
Itinerary : Vientiane - ...
Day without guide