LAO - T 04: NORTH WEST JOURNEY 1, 5 days (S)                                      

Huay Xai – Pakbeng - Luang Prabang - Vientiane

 

Departure: every Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

 

Day 1                  Huay Xai - Pakbeng  (Lunch and Dinner)

 

08.30                      Arrival in Huay Xai (border Laos / Thai)

On board one of the Pak Ou boats from Huay Xai to Pakbeng. First thing in the morning the Pak Ou boat leaves the pier for a leisurely cruise down the Mekong for Pakbeng. Several stops along the way offer the opportunity to sample rural life first hand and marvel at just how little has changed over the centuries. Arrival in Pakbeng is in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Pakbeng 

 

Departure: every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

 

Day 2                  Pakbeng - Luang Prabang  (Breakfast and Lunch)

 

After breakfast, (optional to walk to see local market, where people from the surrounding villages of minorities exchange goods)

08.00                      The boat leaves in the morning for the second leg of the cruise from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang with stop at the Pak Ou Caves. Lunch on board and on to Pak Ou village at the mouth of the Nam Ou River to visit the Tham Ting Caves of a Thousand Buddha’s and short stop off at the village of Ban Xang Hai to observe the traditional process to obtain local rice alcohol and learn how rice whisky is made. Arrival in Luang Prabang late afternoon, transfer to the hotel before visit Mount Phu Si for sunset

Overnight in Luang Prabang

 

Day 3     Luang Prabang

 

After breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing in Luang Prabang - the ancient capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom, is famous for its historic temples and beautiful setting surrounded by mountains.

Afternoon, visit Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Wisunalat, Wat Mai, Wat That Luang, Wat Saen, National Museum (Royal Palace), Ban Phanom and free time to walk around the city in the evening

Overnight in Luang Prabang   

 

Day 4     Luang Prabang - Vientiane

 

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Luang Prabang airport for flight from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. Arrive Wattay Airport and transfer to the hotel. Sightseeing in Vientiane - the capital city and seat of government sits in a bend of the Mekong River amidst fertile alluvial plains visit: Pha That Luang, Patuxai, Ho Pha Keo, Wat Si Saket, Wat Si Muang and Talaat Sao (Morning Market)

Overnight in Vientiane

 

Day 5     Vientiane

 

After breakfast at the hotel, visit local market before transfer to the airport for departure. 

 

End of Services    **Note: Itinerary subject to change due to flight schedules. 

 

 

US$

Per pax

1 Pax

2 Pax

3-6 Pax

7-11 Pax

12-15 Pax

16+ Pax

Single

Supplement

Standard

770

560

540

513

481

475

87

Superior

820

583

565

536

506

499

115

Deluxe

1040

699

680

642

620

600

235

 

- Valid from 01 March 05 to 30 Sep 05

- The above rates are in USD per person base on twin sharing room

- Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room: US$231 for Standard; US$242 for Superior; US$316 Deluxe

- Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%

 

Hotels

Standard

Superior

Deluxe

Pakbeng

Luangsay Lodge 2*
Cabin

Luangsay Lodge 2*
Cabin

Luangsay Lodge 2*
Cabin

Luang Prabang

Haysoke Hotel 2-3*
Standard

Mouang Luang Hotel 3*
Standard

La Residence Phou Vao (f. Pansea) 4-5* (+)
Pansea Room

Vientiane

B & P Hotel 2-3*
Standard

Royal Dokmaideng 3*
Deluxe

Lao Plaza Hotel 4*
Standard

 

Included services:

- English-speaking guide.

- Meals according to itinerary.

- Flight ticket(s) as mentioned in the itinerary. Flight from Luang Prabang to Vientiane

- Boat ticket(s) according to itinerary.

- Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle (complimentary cold towels and drinking water).

- Sightseeing incl. admissions fees according to itinerary.

- Accommodation in hotels as mentioned above or equivalent.

 

Excluded services:

- International and domestic airport tax. **Airport tax information**

- Visa fees, drinks, and personal expenses.

 

Remarks:

 

1. Please note that the validity of this quotation includes the Christmas and New Year period. Many hotels could include last minute compulsory meal packages during these festivals. We will inform you of any additional costs, if applicable, as soon as we are notified by the hotels, and will adjust the quotation accordingly.

 

2. Please note that general terms and conditions apply as stated in our Terms and Conditions.

 

 

 

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