7Days Essential Laos
Price from $2296 per person on twin sharing basis
Vientiane – Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang
Day 1: Vientiane
Arrive In Vientiane. The city tour takes you to oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. Visit That Luang Stupa and stop at the imposing Patuxay Monument.
Day 2: Vientiane-Vang Vieng (B)
Drive to Vang Vieng famous for its stunning scenery and limestone outcrops. En route visit 11th-century site of Vang Xang. Visit Tham Jang Cave and enjoy a short trek through the amazing mountain landscape to explore Tam None Cave and hill villages.
Day 3: Vang Vieng-Tham Phoutham (B)
Board a local tractor through the paddy field and head to Tham Phoukham caves to see the most beautiful and famous limestone cavern. Return en route visiting ethnic minority villages of Hmong, Souay and Taidam villages, meeting the warm and friendly hill tribe people.
Day 4: Vang Vieng-Lung Prabang (B)
Drive to Luang Prabang passing through stunning landscape, steep terraced fields and hill villages and visit the Muang Xieng Nguen village.
Day 5: Pak Ou Caves (B)
Boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to explore Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. Visit royal temple at Wat Longkhoun and Sackarine Caves. Continue to Pak Ou cave. Return to Luang Prabang en route visiting villages of Ban Xang Hai, Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek.
Day 6: Khouang Si Falls (B)
Participate in the early morning ritual of offering alms to saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls. Visit Phosi Market and ethnic villages of Ban Ouay, Ban Ou and Ban Thapene. Continue to beautiful Khuang Si Waterfalls. Return via Ban Phanom, a well-known weaving village and enjoy the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.
Day 7: Luang Prabang (B)
Transfer to the airport.
Note: This is a private tour, departs daily and can be operated in reverse.
Included: Accommodation for 6 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and entrance fees.
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Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2023. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.