Duration :
04 Days
Inclusions :
– 03 nights accommodation
– Daily Breakfast, 02 Lunches & 02 Dinners
– All transfers and tours mini-van with English local speaking guides
– All entrance fees for sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
– Services charges, room tax, and baggage handling
– Traditional boat fare
Itinerary :
Day 1: Luang Prabang: Upon arrival at Luang Prabang, your local guide will welcome you at the exit. Transfer to your hotel where a welcome drink will be served. Check-in your room. If time permits head for an orientation tour of the town by tuk-tuk. Climb up Phousy Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River. Dinner at a local hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (D)
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves – Luang Prabang: Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up from your hotel and visit the TAEC ethnographic museum (except Mondays). This morning embark on the local pier of Luang Prabang on a traditional boat and cruise upstream on the Mekong River to visit the sacred Buddha caves. Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves in which you find hundreds of Buddha statues. After visiting the cave, cruise upstream for around 10 minutes and arrive at the village of Ban Muang Keo, where you can get a glimpse of the villagers’ daily life. The specialties here are whiskey distilling and scarf weaving. Lunch at Manivanh restaurant. Return to the town, drop in the old city and take a walk or shop at a Hmong market. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Kuangsi – Luang Prabang: Early morning, during sunrise, participate in the Tagbat ceremony, the monks’ alms offering. This ritual is an important part of Lao people’s life and offers a memorable experience and great snapshots. Your guide will explain how to follow the strict customs and rules involved. After the ceremony, you will visit the fresh local market. Return to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, Visit of the Royal Palace Museum housing the most important treasures of Laos’ recent past, and Wat Mai then continue to Wat Xieng Thong at the tip of the peninsula. The oldest and most beautiful temple of the UNESCO World heritage town dates back from the 16th century. The roof sweep low to the ground and glass colored panels adorn the walls of the chapels; see the residential neighborhoods of the peninsular then drive to Kuangsi waterfall (32 km/45 mn) to the west of Luang Prabang. Lunch at Carpe Diem restaurant. After lunch, take a short walk through the forest (where the Asian bear sanctuary kept) to the waterfall. After enjoying the scenery, you may take a swim in one of the nearby clear pools. Return back to the town. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B, L)
Day 4: Luang Prabang: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination. (B)
Meal Plan & Specification :
B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner
Note :
Hotels Used:
First: Luang Prabang: Villa Maydou Hotel (Heritage) or similar
Superior: Luang Prabang: Villa Maly Boutique Hotel (Superior) or similar
Deluxe: Luang Prabang: Sofitel Hotel (Garden Suite) or similar
Package Excludes :
Airfares (international and domestic), Supplement rates, Personal insurance, Lao visa fee upon arrival, Any air ticket to/in/from Laos – by own ticket, Early check/ Late checkout at your hotel/resort/lodge, Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc., Others not mentioned nor specified above not to be included in the tour prices. Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24Dec & 31Dec (If any).
Child Policy :
Child U/12 yrs of age sharing room with parents on existing bedding will pay 50% of the adult rate & with an extra bed 75% of the adult rate will be applicable. Child up to 2 years, FOC sharing bed with parents.
Remarks :
Rates are not valid during the Peak Season, fairs and festivals. Rates & Itinerary are subject to change without prior notice and subject to availability. No refund on any utilized services.
Cancellation Policy :
In the event of any cancellations following charges will be applicable:
Within 33-25 days prior to arrival : 30% of the package cost
Within 24-11 days prior to arrival : 50% of the package cost
Within 10 days prior to arrival: 100% of the Package cost.
