MAJESTIC LAOS TOUR

(5 Days / 4 Nights)

Day 1: Majestic Laos Tour: Arrival – Vientiane City tours

On arrival in Vientiane Capital, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we see the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to Lao’s national icon, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop enroute to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph The Mekong river side is the perfect place to end the day and admire the sunset. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2: Majestic Laos Tours: Vientiane - Luang Prabang – Rock Climbing to Phousi (Flight) (B/-/-)

Today, we transfer to the airport for the short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. After checking into your hotel, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as have a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can browse a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the local people and hill tribes surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Majestic Laos Vacation: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou caves Sightseeing trips (B/-/-)

Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temples of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as exploring the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. On return, we take a short drive to another small village Ban Phanom, which is famous for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Majestic Laos Vacations: Luang Prabang – Vientiane – Adventure cultural packages (Flight) (B/-/-)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual. After breakfast, we visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace. It displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market. After visiting these sights in the morning, you catch your flight back to Vientiane. After checking into your hotel, we transfer out to see the Buddha Park, an enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow, near the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and to reveal his ideas about the universe. A spectacular view of over the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day. Overnight in Vientian.

Day 5: Majestic Laos Vacations: Vientiane – Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to Wattay airport for departure.

Inclusive of above prices:
•Transportation in private
•Accommodation in twin shared room
•Domestic airticket as stated only
•Boat trip as stated in above sights
•English speaking guide
•Admission fee to indicated sights
•Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
•Gov’t tax and service charge
•Luggage handling and drinking water

Exclusive of above prices:
•Visa stamping fee on arrival
•Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
•Travel Insurance in all kinds
•Lunch or dinner unless where stated
•Single room (quoted separately)
•Other foreign language guide
•Peak tourist season or special event rates
•Child or adult in triple sharing room
•Tip, drinks and other personal expenses

Additional Remarks:
•Itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and room availability.
•Hotels listed in above might not be upto standard of your expectation, especially in the remote area where limitation of accommodation.
•Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations

Tour price:

Grade of Hotel	Tour Cost in USD per person applied to groups of (Valid till 30 Sep 2012)
	1 Pax	2 Pax	3  - 6 Paxs	7 - 10 Paxs	11 - 14 Paxs	Single Supplement
2-Star Hotels	1,073	711	641	542	513	94
3-Star Hotels	1,221	782	712	613	584	171
4-Star Hotels	1,254	818	748	649	649	168
5-Star Hotels	1,398	877	807	708	708	252

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