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| Luang Prabang Tour - 3 Days/ 2 Nights (MT-LPQ03) |
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| A tour covering the natural, historical and cultural sites around the world heritage city of Luang Prabang. It is suitable for those who are continuing the trip from Northern Thailand region into Laos by land or river or flight. It is also for those who want to save time or skip Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and one can also continue directly from Luang Prabang to Angkor Wat of Cambodia. |
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ARRIVAL - LUANG PRABANG
Arrive in Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. Arrive in Luang Prabang and transfer to our hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of temples, of which nearly fifty temples still remain in the town and surrounding areas. Visit Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple, whose two guardian figures at the foot of the steps which represent two characters from the Ramayana - Hanuman, the Monkey God and a fierce Yaksa; Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture; Phousi Hill, the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi hill that dominates the sky-line of Luang Prabang overlooking the finest panoramic view in the whole Luang Prabang.
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LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVE (B)
Following breakfast, we depart hotel to the boat landing, and take an excursion (a few hours) by boat, upstream on the Mekong to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height. En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of foliage. Slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Our first stop will be at Ban Muangkeo, a well-known village for Lao traditional rice whisky, namely Laoh-Khao to be distilled. We are welcome to taste it and also take away. Lunch is served at a riverside restaurant. We arrive back at Luang Prabang in late afternoon, and continue to drive outskirt of town to visit Ban Xangkhong, a well-known village for its wood paper making and also Lao silk weavings with natural dyes.
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LUANG PRABANG - DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, we depart hotel to visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace which houses the collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, gifts received from foreign dignitaries…etc, if time permits, the rest of the day is spent free for own experience in this charming town, till transfer to Luang Prabang airport for departure to next destination.
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| Starting Point: |
| Luang Prabang |
| What To Bring: |
| Light cotton clothings, a brimmed hat and sandals will add much to your comfort. Personal medication or even the common tablets for headaches and cold reliefs as quality medicine is hard to get in Vientiane. |
| Best Time To Travel: |
| Mid September to Mid May |
Visa: Visas can be applied at any Lao embassy by filling in the one-page visa form in triplicate, submit 3 passport photos and the fee. But it is a tedious and time-consuming effort outside the South-East Asian region. It takes about two months to apply for a Lao visa from outside South-East Asia. So the best way is to get a visa upon arrival at the legal entry points of Vientiane and Luang Prabang airports, or the land crossings on the borders with Thailand, Cambodia, Yunnan (China) and Vietnam.
Since June 1998, the Lao government began issuing 15-day tourist visas on arrival at Wattay International Airport, at Luang Prabang International Airport and at the Friendship Bridge crossing the Mekong River near Nong Khai, Thailand. To receive this visa on arrival you must present the following. US$ 30 cash or the equivalent in Thai Baht (travellers cheques and other currencies, including Lao kip, are not accepted); one passport-size photo of yourself to accompany the application form given out free on the spot. The name of the hotel you will be staying at; the name of contact in Laos. Most people leave the latter blank with no problem, but if you do know someone in Vientiane write the name in. For airport arrivals you are also supposed to possess a valid return air ticket, but so far nobody bothered to check this. It is important to note that you must have US$ 30 (or the equivalent in Thai currency) cash in hand when you arrive at the Vientiane or Luang Prabang airports or at the Friendship Bridge. Without this money you will be denied entry.
Transit Tourist Visa: This type of visa is meant for stopovers in Laos for travellers going through Laos from one country (say Thailand) to another (say Vietnam). Maximum stay is 10 days and no extension will be granted. The visa fee varies between US$ 12 and US$ 25 depending on the embassy.
Health Precaution: Avoid drinking the tap and any unboiled water. Use bottled water all the time. Avoid food from the roadside vendors unless it is piping hot.
Insurance: Personal insurance with hospitalization benefit and emergency airlift is advisable.
Direction to meeting point: At airports a signage of your name will be shown.
Hotel in Use:
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Standard |
Superior |
Deluxe |
| Luangprabang |
Haysoke |
Villa Santi (Deluxe room) |
Souvannaphoum (Garden Wing) | |
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| Tour
Rates (Price Per Person in US Dollar)
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Please select the validity below:
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| Cost Inclusive: |
| 3 nights accommodation with daily breakfast at hotels mentioned
Local English speaking guide
Transfer services in a private air-conditioned Van, Bus
Meals: Lunch, Dinner as mention in program
Entrance fees as itinerary
Boat trip on stated in each program
Fresh water and wet wipe during day tour (one bottle/person/day)
Service charge and government tax |
| Cost Exclusive: |
| Soft and alcohol Drinks during the trip
Domestic & International flights
Immigration fees
Visa approval and fees for Laos with cost 35$/pax
Personal insurance
Tips |
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