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Laos Immersion Tour

Laos Immersion Tour

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CL05

|  Private Tour  | Duration: 05 Days

|  Pricing idea: $1,350 USD per person (based on 2 persons and 4-star hotels)  |

Overview

Experience the best of Laos on this 8-day tour, covering Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, and Muang La, before concluding in Dien Bien Phu. Begin in Vientiane, the serene capital, known for its historic temples and French colonial charm. Continue to Vang Vieng, famous for its striking karst landscapes and outdoor adventures. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, with its royal palaces and vibrant night markets. Journey through Oudomxay and Muang La, experiencing the rich local culture and stunning scenery. The tour ends in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam, marking the end of your unforgettable Laotian adventure.


BRIEF ITINERARY

DAY1. Arrival –Vientiane - O/n in Vientiane

DAY2. Vientiane – Vang Vieng - O/n in Vang Vieng

DAY3. Vang Vieng- Luang Prabang - O/n in Luang Prabang

DAY 4. Luang Prabang- Pakou caves - O/n in Luang Prabang

DAY5. Luang Prabang- Khouangsy Waterfalls - O/n in Luang Prabang

DAY 6. Luang Prabang- Oudomxay - O/n in Oudomxay

DAY 7. Oudomxay- Muang La- Oudomxay - O/n in Oudomxay

DAY 8. Oudomxay- Dien Bien Phu - Goodbye Laos

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Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO VIENTIANE

City of Saigon
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On arrival at in the capital, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your hotel. Vientiane is a charming and fascinating place, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. After a short rest, we start visiting the major city sights; including Wat Sisaket, the country’s oldest temple, with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. En route, we visit the famous That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos. You will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.Tonight we will enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the fine restaurants.

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DAY 2: VIENTIANE - VANG VIENG

City of Saigon
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After breakfast, we catch the express train to Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. After check into your hotel, we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders. Next, we take a drive through paddy fields to the Tham Phoukham caves, the country’s beautiful and famous limestone caverns surrounded by forest. Along the way, you will meet local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyle. There is a small natural pool in front of the caves where you can swim and refresh yourself from the heat. Overnight in Vang Vieng

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DAY 3: VANG VIENG - LUANG PRABANG

City of Saigon
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After breakfast, we take an express train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be ‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’. After a short rest, we visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages. Next, we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textile made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Note: as per local regulations, vehicles over 16seater are not allowed in the city of Luang Prabang

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DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG -PAKOU CAVES

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After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour of the city, seeing the things we missed the day before. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panorama of the tranquil countryside. We’ll stop at the Pak Ou Caves, sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. On our way back to the city, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its crafts, hand weave Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek - small villages well known for silk weavings and Saa (jute) Papermaking. Overnight in Luang Prabang

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DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG - BAN LONG LAO - KUANGSY WATERFALLS

City of Saigon
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After breakfast, we transfer to Ban Long Lao. On arrival, we begin with a visit to the ethnic Khmu village of Ban Longlao Nung before heading to the nearby Hmong village of Ban Longlao Song. You will be able to observe the lifestyles of these two culturally very different minority groups and see how despite their differences they manage to work together on a day to day basis and even sharing the same school.

Afterwards, we continue our excursion to the beautiful Kuangsy Fall. En route, stop and short tour visit Buffalo Dairy Farm: http://www.laosbuffalodairy.com/, The tour will be lasted about 40minutes -Tour included a guide tour of the mini farm, Buffalo feeding & Washing, Milking Demonstration, & Feeding Chickens and rabbits. Afterwards, we visit some ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. We then continue to the beautiful Kuangsy Waterfalls where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths. Return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

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DAY 6: LUANG PRABANG - OUDOMXAY

City of Saigon
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After breakfast, we catch the express train to Oudomxay. Oudomxay province is residence to 23 ethnic minority groups located along the Nam beng river. Upon arrival, you will be met our staff and transferred to the jungle resort Namkat Yolapa. After check into your hotel, we will enjoy a short trek through the jungle to Namkat waterfall. Take your time at the waterfall before returning to the hotel for overnight.

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DAY 7: OUDOUXAY - MUANG LA

City of Saigon
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You set off in the morning in the direction of Pak Khai; this pleasant journey gives you wonderful views across the River Nam Pak, terraced rice fields and the small villages along the banks of the river. On your arrival, you start your trek along a mountain trail which follows a mountain stream meandering through the lush vegetation. You have the chance to meet the local farmers working in their rice fields and learn how they cultivate their lands, hunt for small game and fish in the mountain stream, before you enter into the tropical rainforest. After around 1½ hours, you leave the forest and arrive in the village of Ban Phavie; a beautiful Khamu village which sits on the top of a hill. After taking your lunch in the village, you continue on to some nearby waterfalls. You can relax in the cooling clear waters, lulled by the gentle breeze and tranquility of the falls (weather permitting). At around 14:30, you head back to Namkat Yolapa and arrive in the late afternoon.

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DAY 8: OUDOMXAY - DIEN BIEN PHU, VIETNAM

City of Saigon
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After breakfast, we venture into the mountainous and remote area of Northern Laos to Sophoun border. We will make sure to stop at the village of Pak Nam Noi, which is held every 10 days according to an ancestral calendar, a market where the villagers come to buy in the area. We also take a leisure walk surround the village of Khamu and temple before reaching to the border for passing to Dien Bien Phu (Vietnam).

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