Luang Prabang tours: This optional extra tour (early morning) can be added to any Luang Prabang tour, and it is offered free of charge from Viengchampa! (Hotel pickup with driver and guide included): 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.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Luang Prabang - Half Day City Tour
Meals: 1 Breakfast
On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time permitting; your half day city tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then head to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves And Xiengmene
Meals: 1 Breakfast
Today we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, firstly stopping at Xiengmene, where we visit Wat Long Khun, and the limestone cave Tham Sakkarin, and a tour around Ban Xiengmene village. Following a picnic lunch, we then continue by boat up the Mekong which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well time to explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Khuang Si Waterfall And Ban Chan
Meals: 1 Breakfast
Today we cross the Mekong River by boat, to the picturesque village of Ban Chan, a pottery village. We then visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, Khmu villages. This then takes us to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We then return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang - Departure
Meals: 1 Breakfast
Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight./.
Booking Policies
Included in above prices:
• Accommodation on a twin shared basis.
• Private, Air conditioned transport.
• Boat trips as stated in the itinerary.
• English speaking guide.
• Admission fees to sites stated in the itinerary.
• Meals: As indicated in above itinerary (B).
• Gov’t taxes and service charges.
• Luggage handling.
• Drinking water.
Exclusive of above prices:
• Visas and Immigration fees on arrival.
• Domestic & Int’l air tickets to/from/in Laos.
• Travel and/or Medical Insurance.
• Lunch or dinner unless stated in the itinerary.
• Single room accommodation (quoted separately).
• Shopping, Night life.
• Child or adult in triple share accommodation.
• Foreign language guides other than English.
• Peak Season or Special Events Surcharges (24,25,26,30,31Dec,2015 & 1 Jan, 2016).
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses.
Cancellation policy:
• No Show = 100% charge.
• 1-7 days = 50% of the tour price.
• 8-14 days = 30% of the tour price.
• 15-30 days = 10% of the tour price.
• 31 days up = no charge.
Additional Remarks:
• Itinerary is subject to change depending on flight availability, road and/or weather conditions and room availability.
• Group of 10 persons and above will use separate vehicle in Luang Prabang due to UNESCO restrictions on large coaches entering downtown Luang Prabang.
• Hotels listed above may not meet international star rating standards, especially in the remote areas where accommodation options are limited.
• Room rates quoted above do not include compulsory fees for special events, peak season such as Christmas and New Year or Gala Dinners etc.
• Prices are subject to change at any time as a result of VAT, Fuel Excise or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations./.
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