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Culture Extension
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4
Days / 3 Nights Package |
Luang Prabang–Pakou Cave–Khouangsi Waterfall–Elephant Riding & Rafting |
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Arrival – Luang Prabang. |
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Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang 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 a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai. We then ascent up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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Luang Prabang - Pak Ou cave - Khouangsi waterfall |
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An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession.
AM: After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panaromic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.
PM: We continue our excursion toward Khouangsi Waterfall, en route, we visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. The Khouangsi Waterfall setting really illustrates paradise. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for silk handweaving and for traditional Saa Paper making. We return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.
Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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Luang Prabang-Lao Spirit Adventure-Luang Prabang ( Elephant ride + rafting ) |
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(Elephant ride + rafting: Elephant and soft hiking tour to Khamu village)
(Walking time total 3 hrs. (easy), in dry season Tad Sae waterfall is dry)
After arriving at the Lao Spirit Resort you will experience the protected Elephants at the
“Elephant Park Project” along the Nam Khan riverbanks. You can enjoy the 1 hr. Elephant ride on the back of a protected Asian Elephant. A short and easy hiking tour will lead you out into the Fair Trek project area where villages profit directly from your visit. A small Khamu community lives below a high rising mountain range. Depending on the time available your Lao style Lunch will be served at Ban Houay Fai and return to Tad Sae waterfall, boat ride back to Lao Spirit Resort. Your car will bring you back to Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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Luang Prabang – Departure. (B) |
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After breakfast we visit The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, Also the Central Market is not to be missed. After visiting these sights in the morning, you have free time to explore the town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure
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Price Included:
- Air ticket Bangkok - Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Bangkok
- Accommodation in shared twin room with breakfast
- Meal as mentioned (B=Breakfast)
- Transportation in private with air-con.
- Private boat trip as stated in above sights
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- 2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour
- 2 cold tower per day during the tour
- English speaking guide
- Gov’t tax and service charge, Luggage handling
Price Excluded:
- Visa fee for Laos (price depending on nationality)
- Airport departure tax in Laos 10 USD
- Personal expenses, Tip and any other than mentioned in the program.
Remarks:
- O/R = on request. Please contact us.
- Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only.
- All rates are subject to change without prior notices.
- All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers
- Ground operator reserved the right to amend or adjust itinerary to match with real situation
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Validity: Now – 30 Apr 10. Price per person in USD |
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The Grand 4+*
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www.grandluangprabang.com |
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829 |
130 |
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