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Vientiane City Tour - (1/2 Day)

Vientiane

Visit Wat Si Saket, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai, the weaving village (Ban Nong Boua Tho Park)

See Notes.  Costs:  US$97/adult, US$72.75/child Book It!

 

Nam Ngum Dam Tour (Full Day)

Vientiane - Nam Ngum Dam

Nam Ngum Dam and the Archaeological site of Vang Xang with panoramic boat trip on the lake with lunch included

See Notes.  Costs:  US$175/adult, US$131.25/child Book It!

 

Vang Vieng Tour (Full Day)

Vientiane - Vang Vieng

Tour to Vang Vieng, visit Tham Chanh cave, (160km) beautiful landscape and any traditional village on the way with lunch included. 

See Notes.  Costs:  US$175/adult, US$131.25/child. Book It!

 

Vientiane Classic Tour I (2 Day/1 Night)

Day 1: Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park. 

Day 2:  Vientiane

Shopping center market (Talad Sao) or visit Revolutionary Museum.  Then transfer to airport or Friendship Bridge for departure. 

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

Vientiane Classic Tour II (3 Day/2 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Meet upon arrival and start city tour. Visit Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Wat Pha Kaew, Wat Si Saket and drive by of Arc de Triomphe & Presidential Palace. Afternoon visit hand weaving village Ban Nongbuathong where you can see the breeding of silk-worms and in most of the houses traditional weaving.

Day 2: Vientiane - Nam Ngum Lake

After breakfast start to visit Nam Ngum Dam. En route to visit Vang Sang archeological site. Boat trip on Nam Ngum Lake. Picnic lunch. On the way back to visit the traditional salt extraction plant, Ban Keun.

Day 3: Vientiane

Morning visit to the central market for shopping. This complex will be full of handicrafts, antique, jewelry, electronic equipment and souvenir. Transfer to the airport for your next flight

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

Vientiane/Nam Ngum Lake (3 Day/2 Night)

Day 1: Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park.

Day 2: Nam Ngum Lake

By car on Road 10, visit Vientiane Zoo and the salt making village of Ban Keun.  Visit Nam Ngum Lake (100km north of Vientiane) and take a boat tour on the lake for about 1 hour.  After a picnic lunch return to Vientiane on Road 13.

Day 3: Vientiane

Shopping center market (Talad Sao) or visit Revolutionary Museum.  Then transfer to airport or Friendship Bridge for departure. 

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

Vientiane & Lak Xao (3 Day/2 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park.

Day 2:  Vientiane

Free day or optional tour in Vientiane. 

Day 3:  Cau Treo

By car on Road 13 south of Vientiane to Nam Phao/Cau Treo (the Lao/Vietnamese border).  En route,  visit Prabath Stupa.  After a picnic lunch continue to Lak Xao stop to visit limestone cliffs along the way.  Arrive Nam Phao border late afternoon.  Cross to Cau Treo, the Vietnam border where the tour ends.

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

Vientiane/Savannakhet/Lao Bao/Vietnam Border (3 Day/2 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park.

Day 2: Savannakhet

By car on Road 13 south of Vientiane to Savannakhet (500 km).  Along the way visit Prabath Stupa, Sikhottabong Stupa at Tha Khaek, That-Ing-Hang Stupa and the Dinosaur Museum in Savannakhet. 

Day 3: Lao Bao

Visit the center market.  After which, travel by car to an Savan/Lao Bao (the Lao/Vietnamese border).  Arrive at the border later afternoon and cross into Vietnam where the tour ends.

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

VIENTIANE CITY (3 Day/2 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrive Vientiane and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit to Wat Si Saket, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa) and Buddha Park. Overnight Vientiane.  Lunch and dinner included.

DAY 2: Lao Pako Lodge

Excursion to Lao Pako Lodge to visit local communities in the area. Boat trip on Nam Ngum river. Return to Vientiane. Overnight Vientiane. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 3:  Vientiane

Breakfast and free time until transfer to the airport.  

See Notes.  Costs:  Standard:  US$244/adult, US$183/child (US$48 single supplement).  Deluxe:  US$340/adult, US$255/child (US$123 single supplement).   Book It!

 

Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting (3 Day/2 night)

Day 1:  Vientiane - Vang Vieng

Arrival at either Wattay Airport or the Friendship Bridge. Transfer to Vang Vieng taking time for photos and stops of interest.  Afternoon free to enjoy the local sights of Vang Vieng.

Day 2:  Vang Vieng

Breakfast is followed by a cultural and environmental briefing before heading North towards the quaint village of Phatang. Basic paddle instruction and a short practice session is provided before taking to the mild waters of the Song river by canoe. The day is spent passing shear limestone karsts and the delights of river life, stopping off at choice caves along the way. After a small trek to a view point, stop for lunch by the river where there is plenty of time for relaxing and a swim in the cool water before heading downriver to the organic farm. Here, see how silk is produced as well as sample the tasty mulberry tea and fruit wines which are produce here. As the afternoon drifts away, approach Vang Vieng town reaching the guesthouse to view the spectacular mountain sunsets from the riverside balcony.  Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 3:  Vang Vieng - Vientiane

An early morning breakfast before heading South for the village of Hin Heurp. Here, take to the Lik River by kayak, passing through fun rapids and stunning scenery. At midday take time to surf and swim the rapids or just relax in a small cool gorge and enjoy a Lao BBQ picnic and fruits. The afternoon is spent in calmer waters where there is a chance to see how the local fishermen catch the prized crocodile fish, then into the steep gorges where there is ample opportunity for base jumping (optional). The day ends at Vang Mun village where transport awaits for transfer to Vientiane.  Breakfast and lunch included.

See Notes.  Costs:  US$245/adult, US$183.75/child.   Book It!

 

Vientiane/Savannakhet (4 Day/3 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park. 

Day 2:  Savannakhet

Fly to Savannakhet province and transfer to your hotel.  City sightseeing including Wat Xayaphoum, Wat Lattanalangsy, the Dinosaur Museum and That-Ing-Hang Stupa. 

Day 3:  Savannakhet - Vientiane

Visit the center market.  Fly back to Vientiane.  Free time at leisure. 

Day 4: Vientiane

Shopping center market (Talad Sao) or visit Revolutionary Museum.  Then transfer to airport or Friendship Bridge for departure. 

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

Vientiane/Vang Vieng/Nam Ngum Lake (4 Day/3 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park. 

Day 2:  Nam Ngum Lake and Vang Vieng

By car on Road 10, visit Vientiane Zoo and the salt making village of Ban Kern.  Visit Nam Ngum lake (100 km north of Vientiane) and take a boat tour on the lake for about 1 hour.  After a picnic lunch continue on Road 13 to Vang Vieng (150 km north of Vientiane) with its magnificent limestone peaks, through magnificent scenery to Nam Xong River.  Overnight at Vang Vieng. 

Day 3: 

Visit the market, Tham Chang cave and Pha Tang cliff and then return back to Vientiane on Road 13. 

Day 4: 

Shopping center market (Talad Sao) or visit Revolutionary Museum.  Then transfer to airport or Friendship Bridge for departure. 

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

HOMESTAY STUDY TOURS (4 Day/3 Night)

Day 1: 

Arrive Vientiane - City Tour - visit Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Arc de Triomphe), Wat Pha Kaew, Wat Si Saket, Buddha Park and the ethnical Cultural Park

Day 2 - Day 4: 

Transfer to the country side, approx.  100 km from Vientiane.  Stay overnight at a local Lao home for up to 2 nights.  Observe Lao lifestyle, language, working and eating habits.  Be totally immersed in Lao culture, living everyday life with Lao people.  Return to Vientiane.

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

Laos Classic Tour - (4 Day/3 Nights)

Day 1: 

- Luang Prabang

Arrive Vientiane and transfer to visit Wat Pha Kaew & Wat Si Saket.  Lunch at Kuo Lao restaurant.  Transfer back to the airport.  Depart Vientiane for Luang Prabang.  Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.  Followed by visit to Wat Phou Si on the top of the hill overlooking the Mekong River.  Dinner at Indochina Spirit restaurant. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 2:  Luang Prabang

Breakfast at hotel.  Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple, then take the traditional boat trip upstream on the Mekong River to visit the famous caves of Pak Ou, located at the side of the steep cliff on the bank of the Mekong River housing hundreds of Buddha statues.  Picnic lunch (catering by hotel).  Visit en route local rice-wine distillery and Ban Phanom weaving village.  Dinner and accommodation at hotel.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 3:  Luang Prabang

Breakfast at hotel.  Visit the National Museum (the former king’s Palace), Wat May and Wat Wisunalat.  Transfer to the airport.   Depart Luang Prabang to Vientiane and transfer to hotel for lunch and check in. Visit Patouxai (Arc of Triomphe), That Luang Stupa and local market (depending on time permits).  Dinner and accommodation at hotel.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 4: 

Breakfast at hotel.  Transfer to Wattay Airport to board the flight for next destination.  Breakfast included.

See Notes.  Costs:  Standard:  US$650/adult, US$487.50/child (US$85 single supplement).  Deluxe:  US$825/adult, US$618.75/child (US$170 single supplement) including domestic airfares.  Book It!

 

Vientiane - Luang Prabang Tour I (4 Day/3 Night)

Day 1:

Meet upon arrival and start City Tour. Visit Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Wat Pha Kaew, Wat Si Saket and drive by of Arc de Triomphe & Presidential Palace. Afternoon visit hand weaving village Ban Nongbuathong where you can see the breeding of silk-worms and in most of the houses traditional weaving.

Day 2: Luang Prabang

Morning flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang - Arrive in Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel for check-in and lunch. After lunch, begin a walking tour of the city including the Golden City Temple - Wat Xieng Thong, New Temple - Wat Mai, ending with a sunset view from Phou Si Hill.

Day 3: Luang Prabang

Begin the morning with a scenic boat ride to the mystical pilgrimage site of the Pak Ou Caves, well known for its interior collection of 3,000 Buddhas (some of which have been inlaid with semi precious stones). Stop at Whiskey Village and walk through hamlets near Luang Prabang. Lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Kouangsy Waterfalls stopping along the way to visit a H'mong village and a Khamu village.

Day 4: Luang Prabang - Vientiane

After breakfast transfer to the airport for morning flight to Vientiane. 

See Notes.  Costs:  Standard:  US$650/adult, US$487.50/child (US$85 single supplement).  Deluxe:  US$825/adult, US$618.75/child (US$170 single supplement) including domestic airfares.  Book It!

 

Vientiane - Luang Prabang Tour II (4 Day/3 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park. 

Day 2:  Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang (The World Heritage City).  City Tour including Wat Wisunalat, Wat Mai, Wat Sen, Wat Xieng Thong and sunset at Wat Prabat-Tai. 

Day 3:  Luang Prabang

Visit the National Museum (the former King's Palace); Banh Sang Khong village, where you can see traditional hand-made paper crafts; and Banh Phanom village, a hand-weaving and textile village.  Fly back to Vientiane.  Free time at leisure. 

Day 4:  Vientiane

Shopping center market (Talad Sao) or visit Revolutionary Museum.  Then transfer to airport or Friendship Bridge for departure. 

See Notes.  Costs:  Standard:  US$650/adult, US$487.50/child (US$85 single supplement).  Deluxe:  US$825/adult, US$618.75/child (US$170 single supplement) including domestic airfares.  Book It!

 

Vientiane Comprehensive Tour (4 Day/3 Night)

Day 1: Vientiane 

Meet upon arrival Vientiane and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Vientiane

This morning you will have a city and temple tour including visit Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Wat Pha Kaew, Wat Si Saket and drive by Arc de Triomphe & Presidential Palace. Afternoon visit hand weaving village Ban Nongbuathong where you can see the breeding of silk-worms and in most of the houses traditional weaving. Also visit to the garden of statues, Thadeua.

Day 3: Vientiane

After breakfast start to visit Nam Ngum Dam. En route to visit Vang Sang archeological site. Boat trip on Nam Ngum Lake. Picnic lunch. On the way back to visit the traditional salt extraction plant, Ban Keun.

Day 4: Vientiane

Morning visit central market for shopping. This complex will be full of handicrafts, antique, jewelry, electronic equipments and souvenirs. Transfer to the airport for your flight.

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

RAFTING TOUR  (4 Day/3 Night)

Day 1: Vientiane - Vang Vieng

Arrive Vientiane.  Drive to Van Vieng.  Check into hotel

Day 2: Vang Vieng

enjoy a full day of rafting along the Nam Xong River exploring several caves along the way. 

Day 3: Vang Vieng - Vientiane

Visit Chang Cave as well as walk through the valley to visit the Minority villages of Thai Daeng and Soay.  Drive back to Vientiane during the afternoon

Day 4: Vientiane

Visit the Morning Market then transfer to the airport for departure

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

Vientiane - Luang Prabang I  (5 Day/4 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park.

Day 2:  Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang (The World Heritage City).  City Tour including Wat Wisunalat, Wat Mai, Wat Sen, Wat Xieng Thong and sunset at Wat Prabat-Tai. 

Day 3:  Luang Prabang

Whole day excursion by Jeep or 4WD car to visit the hill tribe villages on top of the mountain.  Experience the beautiful nature and local people.  Dinner with the hill tribe people and overnight at the village house. 

Day 4:  Luang Prabang

Leave the village in the morning and return to Luang Prabang.  Visit Banh Sang Khong village, where you can see traditional hand-made paper crafts.  Fly back to Vientiane.  Free time at leisure. 

Day 5: Vientiane

Shopping center market (Talad Sao) or visit Revolutionary Museum.  Then transfer to airport or Friendship Bridge for departure.

See Notes.  Costs, including domestic flight: Vientiane-Luang Prabang - Vientiane US$715/adult, US$536.25/child.  Book It!

 

Vientiane - Luang Prabang II (5 Day/4 Night)

Day 1: Vientiane

Upon arrival in Vientiane you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check in. This evening you may have a drink at a local restaurant overlooking the Mekong river.

Day 2: Luang Prabang

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang, the former capital. You will be met and transfer to the hotel for check in. After a walk through the central produce market drive through picturesque countryside to Kouangsy Falls. Also visit Ban Thapen, a hamlet of Khmu people and the H'mong village of Ban Lon Lao. Stop on the way back to town to observe the local country life. Continue to visit the village of Ban Phanom, noted for it's weaving.

Day 2: Luang Prabang

Begin the morning with a scenic boat ride up the Mekong river to the mystical pilgrimage site of the Pak Ou caves, well known for its interior collection of 3,000 Buddhas "some of which have been inlaid with semi precious stones). Stop at whiskey village and walk through hamlets near Luang Prabang. Lunch at a local restaurant, the visit the Kouangsy Waterfalls, stopping along the way to visit a H'mong village and a Khmu village. Afternoon driving back to Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang - Vientiane

Morning visit market of Luang Prabang, visit the city of the innumerable temples. Transfer to airport for the afternoon flight to Vientiane. Arrival in Vientiane, you will be pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel for check in. You will have a city and temple tour including visits to That Luang - The Great Sacred Stupa, Wat Pha Kaew, saket and drive by of Arc de Triomphe & Presidential Palace and hand weaving village Ban Nongbuathong.

Day 5: Vientiane

At leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight.

See Notes.  Costs, including domestic flight: Vientiane-Luang Prabang - Vientiane US$715/adult, US$536.25/child.  Book It!

 

Vientiane - Luang Prabang III (5 Day/4 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park. 

Day 2:  Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang (The World Heritage City).  City Tour including Wat Wisunalat, Wat Mai, Wat Sen, Wat Xieng Thong and sunset at Wat Prabat-Tai. 

Day 3:  Luang Prabang

Boat cruise along the Mekong River to visit Pak Ou (Tham Ting) cave.  Along the way visit Banh Sang Hai where they make traditional sticky rice liquor.  After a picnic lunch, return by boat to Luang Prabang.  Visit Santi Chedi Stupa and Banh Phanom village, a hand-weaving and textile village

Day 4:  Luang Prabang

Visit the National Museum (the former King's Palace) and Banh Sang Khong village, where you can see traditional hand-made paper crafts.  Fly back to Vientiane.  Free time at leisure. 

Day 5: Vientiane

Shopping center market (Talad Sao) or visit Revolutionary Museum.  Then transfer to airport or Friendship Bridge for departure. 

See Notes.  Costs, including domestic flight: Vientiane-Luang Prabang - Vientiane US$715/adult, US$536.25/child.  Book It!

 

Vientiane - Luang Prabang IV (5 Day/4 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrive Vientiane by air or land, pick up by guide.  City Tour.  Overnight in Vientiane. 

Day 2:  Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang.  City Tour.  Overnight in Luang Prabang. 

Day 3:  Luang Prabang

Boat trip on the Mekong river to the caves at Pak Ou, followed by picnic lunch.  Visit to a village.  Overnight in Luang Prabang. 

Day 4:  Luang Prabang

Visit the Museum and Phou Si temple.  Fly back to Vientiane.  Overnight in Vientiane. 

Day 5:  Vientiane

Optional time at leisure, transfer to airport for departure. 

See Notes.  Costs, including domestic flight: Vientiane-Luang Prabang - Vientiane US$715/adult, US$536.25/child.  Book It!

 

Vientiane/Xieng Khouang (5 Day/ 4 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park. 

Day 2:  Xieng Khouang

Fly to Xieng Khouang province (Phonsavanh airport) and transfer to your hotel.  Visit the main Plain of Jars (2,500-3,000 years old) and the Plain of Jars at Salato mountain. 

Day 3:  Tham Piu and Phonsavanh

Travel by car on Road 7 to Meuang Kham district, the main rice area in Xieng Khouang province.  Visit Tham Piu cave (a historic cave from the Indochina war).  After a picnic lunch, visit the hot spring at Banh Na Sok village, the hill tribe villages such as H'mong, Yao, etc.  Return to Phonsavanh City in the late evening. 

Day 4: Phonsavanh

Morning, visit the vegetable market and Phonsavanh Temple.  Fly back to Vientiane.  Free time at leisure. 

Day 5: Vientiane

Shopping center market (Talad Sao) or visit Revolutionary Museum.  Then transfer to airport or Friendship Bridge for departure.

See Notes.  Costs are dependant on quality of hotels sought.  please complete our Booking Form for quotation

 

Vientiane/Pakse (5 Day/4 Night)

Day 1:  Vientiane

Arrival in Vientiane by air or Friendship Bridge.  Transfer to hotel.  City Tour including Sisakhet Museum, Wat Pha Kaew, Pha That Luang (the Great Sacred Stupa), Patouxai (Victory Gate) and the Buddha Park. 

Day 2: Pakse and Champassack

Fly to Pakse and take a boat cruise down the Mekong River to Champassack.  Visit the Pre-Angkorian ancient Khmer temple "Wat Phou".  Overnight at Champassack hotel, or return to overnight at Pakse. 

Day 3: Pakse

Travel by car to Nakasang village, and by long-tail boat to explore Khone Island, see an old locomotive railway and French bridge.  Continue by car to visit the biggest Mekong waterfalls "Khone Pha Pheng".  Return to Pakse late evening. 

Day 4: Pakse and Vientiane 

Visit the center market.  Fly back to Vientiane.  Free time at leisure. 

Day 5:   Vientiane

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