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The Wonderful Laos Vientiane & Luang Prabang
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Laos - Vientiane, Luang Prabang
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Vientiane - Arrival & Buddha Park
Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by escort guide and driver then transfer directly to hotel for check in. After check in, we set off with 25km to the impressive Buddha Park(or XiengKhuan) situates along the Mekong River, the park contains more than 200 religious Hindus & Buddha images with three interesting stories representing three levels – Hell, Earth and Heaven. Overnight in Vientiane.
Meal: None
08:00
Vientiane City Tour & Flight to Luang Prabang
After breakfast, we journey out to visit Wat Si Saket – the oldest temple in city then move to WatPhraKaew, formerly built in 1565 to house the Emerald Buddha, now it houses a small museum of religious art. Continue to the famous That Luang with the gold-covered stupas and admired by Patuxai monument – the most prominent landmark in the city. Return hotel for refreshment. Transfer to airport for your flight departure to LuangPrabang. You’ll be picked up upon your arrival, check in the hotel and simply have free time. Overnight in LuangPrabang.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
08:00
Pak Ou Caves & Luang Prabang Tour
Breakfast is at hotel. After breakfast, we depart to explore the mystery of Pak Ou Caves where you will see hundreds of sacred Buddha statues, lacquered in gold in different shapes. Embark the boat cruising along the great Mekong River, passing the stunning nature, from the distance, you will see the limestone cliffs where we disembark to discover the hidden Pak Ou Caves. Learn from your guide about religious story and wander to capture photos of the impressive Buddha images. Return and admired by Lao rice wine, paper wood handicraft&observe silk weaving. Have set lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, visit the fascinating Royal Palace Museum dates from the early 20th century and it’s a good chance for you to learn more about Lao culture and history. Next, wander around WatXieng Thong with its important history& its characteristic LuangPrabang style. Near the end of the day, we climb to the top of Mount Phousi to watch spectacular sunset over LuangPrabang & the Mekong.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
08:00
Alms Ceremony & Khuang Si Waterfall
Today we rise early to see alms giving ceremony, it is good chance to learn about local culture when monks are in saffron robes from LuangPrabang’s temples walking in long silent processions searching for offerings left to them by the faithful. Return hotel for breakfast before stroll around Phousi Market for interesting trading activities, drive & en-route at some ethnic villages to unlock the culture & local life. Continue to the most beautiful KuangSy waterfall, enjoy swimming and cool down for a few hours or you may want to trek down the jungle trails to visit black bear sanctuary (included) and witness how it’s being protected.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
08:00
Luang Prabang - Departure
Breakfast is at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in LuangPrabang before transferring to airport for flight departure back home.
Meal: Breakfast