Laos is a peaceful and sparsely populated country. Buddhism pervades all aspects of life in this region, change is sluggish, and cities settle early. This land of rivers, mountains, mists, and untamed natural beauty will lure you to escape from stressful offices, crowded cities, and polluted environments...Open your heart and mind, and let Laos' sincere faith and gracious hospitality nourish your soul.
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival & City Tour (-/-/D)
Day 2: Vientiane – Luang Prabang by road (B/-/-)
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Full day city tour (B/-/-)
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Buddha caves – Ban Phanom Weaving (B/L/-)
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Departure (B/-/-)
B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner
DAY 1: VIENTIANE ARRIVAL & CITY TOUR
Welcome to Vientiane, Miracle Laos tour start by your arrival in Vientiane airport, and after customs & immigration formalities, our expert will personally meet you and transfer you to the downtown hotel for check in. Enjoy a city tour to Wat Sisaket with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues. Visit Wat Simuang and Wat Prakeo, which was the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha, which today is situated in Bangkok. There are many excellent restaurants in Vientiane, and you will easily find something to suit your taste. Visit the huge golden That Luang monument, which all Lao citizens respect as holy pagoda. Visit Vientiane’s own Victory Monument, which looks like the Arc de Triumph. This was built at the end of the Indochina wars with money rumored to be American, and earmarked for the airport’s new runway. Thus the departing Americans dubbed this monument the vertical runway! Have a look at the lovely arches inside the monument. Tonight you enjoy a welcome dinner at a popular Vientiane’s eatery.Accommodation: Hotel in VientianeDAY 2: VIENTIANE – LUANG PRABANG BY ROAD
We leave this wonderful town after breakfast for our journey northbound on route no.13. We will see some breathtaking scenery en route as we pass through spectacular countryside towards the mountainous region. We make a stop along the way at Vang Xang, a famous archeological site dating back to the 11th century. We via Vang Vieng for visit Tham Jung Cave before we’ll continue our trip to Luang Prabang. We take a few photo stops at some small hill tribe village en route. Each hill tribe village in Laos has a different feel, some are more prosperous than others but all have plenty of life. The Muang Xieng Nguen village is our next stop and we spend a short amount of time observing the local lifestyle prior to reaching Luang Prabang. On arrival in Luang Prabang late afternoon, 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 textile made by the local people and hill tribes surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang PrabangAccommodation: Hotel in Luang PrabangDAY 3: LUANG PRABANG – FULL DAY CITY TOUR
Then enjoy to visit Wat Visoun, the site of impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao.Continue to visit Wat Mai. Built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) epitomizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style. Visit Wat Xieng Thong further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, its several roofs sweeping low to the ground. See also the impressive “tree of life” mosaic here. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts semi-erotic episodes from the Ramayana. Climb up Phou Sii hill stands right in the center of this small city. Climb its 350 steps to enjoy panoramic views for many miles in each direction. Wat Phu Sii sits atop the mountain, alongside the skeletons of Indochina war anti-aircraft guns! Shop at the night market, where hundreds of Hmong vendors display their handmade, handicrafts. Dinner tonight on your own but your guide can recommence the nice restaurants in townAccommodation: Hotel in Luang PrabangDAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU BUDDHA CAVES – BAN PHANOM WEAVING
After breakfast, visit the National Museum, once a king’s palace. Displayed inside is a lovely collection of personal artifacts of the royal family, including photos, musical instruments, and many gifts received from the dignitaries of foreign countries. Begin a Mekong Riverboat trip with your guide on the mighty Mekong River to visit the famous & sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves. These caves, overlook the convergence of the Mekong & Ou Rivers from on high, have been home to many thousands of Buddha images that were placed here by local people since 16th century, when King Setthathirat found the caves and declared them a holy spot. On return, visit Por Sa Paper Handicraft & textile area at Ban Xang Khong.Accommodation: Hotel in Luang PrabangDAY 5: LUANG PRABANG – DEPARTURE
After breakfast, explore the town on your leisurely until being transferred to the airport for your onward flight
PRICE: USD/PAX
INCLUSION
- All transportations during day tour
- Accommodations with daily breakfast
- Local English Speaking Guides
- Entrance Fees to the sites listed
- Boat trip as mentioned in program
- Meals as mentioned on program
- Government tax and service charges
- Drinking water
EXCLUSION
- Tips and Gratuities
- Flight Upgrades
- Personal Spending
- Travel Insurance
- Visa to Laos
