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SHORT STAY - LAOS
(5 Days/4 Nights)
FRANKO’S Tour of LAOS Jewel of The Mekong
Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Vientiane
[5 Days/4 Nights]
ITINERARY
DAY 1. Arrive at Wattay Airport in Vientiane; process visas, then meet guide before transfer to Hotel. After some refreshments, set off on a City Tour of Vientiane and take in the sights of Wat Sisaket with it’s thousands of mini buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo (fmr home of famous Emerald Buddha Image). Lunch in town before continuing tour to visit That Luang stupa and a look at Vientiane’s own “Arc de Triumphe” …known as the Patuxai. Relaxation before dinner at a local restaurant. B/L/D
DAY 2. Breakfast then check-out before flight to Luang Prabang, perhaps the best preserved traditional city in SE Asia. A day of touring and enjoying the tranquillity and charm of this town with it’s beautiful natural scenery and cultural sights. Tour includes visits to the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Mai and Wat Xieng Thong with it’s roof sweeping low to the ground. Before dinner, take a walk to the top of Phousi Hill and take in the views of the city and the mighty Mekong River – the Mother River. B/L/D
DAY 3. Start the day with a fantastic 20km cruise up the Mekong River to visit the Tham Ting Shrine caves. Later cross to Pak Ou village where ornate opium pipes, old coin tokens and local handicrafts are yours for the bargaining! An afternoon visit to Ban Phanoum to observe the skills of local weavers is followed by some time off to test out the pool and the refrigerator. Lunch & dinner are planned …hopefully there’s a surprise in store! B/L/D
DAY 4. This is a lazy day* …a drive to visit a local (ethnic) H’Mong village enroute to the beautiful Kuangsi waterfalls where you can marvel at the spectacular jungle falls and enjoy some swimming in the natural pools. In the afternoon return to town and catch your flight back to Vientiane. Return to hotel in Vientiane for some relaxation followed by dinner at a selected restaurant. ( *Except for the early rise to witness and/or participate in the daily ritual of providing food for the hundreds of monks who pass by in single file …not to be missed …you’re back in bed by 6AM ! ) B/L/D
DAY 5. Breakfast followed by Check-out and transfer to airport for flight home (or perhaps to other destinations as per your plans). B TOUR ENDS
Tour Inclusions: -Accommodation based on Twin sharing room
-Full Land & Boat transportation as per itinerary
-Flights Vientiane to Luang Prabang & Luang Prabang to Vientiane
-English speaking guide
-All site entrance fees as per itinerary
-All meals as per itinerary (not including drinks)
Not Included: -Visa fee on arrival: US$35 per pers
-Airport tax on departure: US$10 per pers Tour Prices in 2010 (01 April – 15 October) (see "Tour Dates & Prices" page) 3 Star Tourfrom USD$905.00 pp/twin share ...minimum 2 persons on tour. Single traveller price is from USD$1240.00 (one person on tour - non sharing room)
4 Star Tour from USD$1115.00 pp/twin share …minimum 2 persons on tour. Single traveller price is from USD$1480.00 (one person on tour – non sharing room)
5 Star Tour from USD$1340.00 pp/twin share …minimum 2 persons on tour. Single traveller price is from USD$1870.00 (one person on tour – non sharing room)
Recommendation
Franko’s rate a trip to Laos very highly. Fabulous scenery (the most beautiful in Asia!) and friendly, welcoming locals ensure you will always remember a visit to this wonderful country …touted as the “jewel of SE Asian tourism”.
A new Tour Extension to the "PLAIN OF JARS" is now available. An extra 2 days/nights have been added to above 5 Day itinerary as an option to allow for road trip from Luang Prabang through the spectacular high country of north-eastern Laos to Phonsavan and the mysterious Plain of Jars region.
Please see "Laos Tours - Jewel of the Mekong & Plain of Jars".
