Laos - Luang Prabang Stopover

Luang Prabang is a beautiful and tranquil dream-like setting with a fusion of foreign influences and splendid landscape scenery, making this an idyllic, unspoiled and charming destination for visitors.

ITINERARY:
Day 01:		Luang Prabang - Arrival
On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Services included: Transport, guide, entrance fee and hotel.
Day 02:		Luang Prabang Pak Ou Cave (Breakfast)
Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the citys oldest temples of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as exploring the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. On return, we take a short drive to another small village Ban Phanom, which famous for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Services included: Transport, guide, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 03:		Luang Prabang - Departure (Breakfast)
Today we visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace. It displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market. After visiting these sights in the morning, there may be free time (depending on your flight) to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure. Services included: Transport, guide and entrance fee.
Tour cost :		In USD / Person - Based on the catalogue as below:
CATALOGUE 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax Standard hotels 293.00 275.00 227.00 First Class hotels 330.00 325.00 264.00 Superior hotels 343.00 331.00 277.00 Deluxe hotels 373.00 354.00 307.00 HOTEL LIST CITIES Standard hotels First class hotels Superior hotels Deluxe hotels Luang Prabang Mekong Riverside Villa Santi Resort The Grand LPQ Villa Maly
Included:
+ Transportation in private + English speaking guide + Meals: daily breakfast at hotel + Admission fee to indicated sights + Boat trip as stated in above sights + Accommodation in twin shared room + Luggage handling and drinking water. + Gov’t tax and service charge
Excluded:
+ Personal expenses, drinks, telephone, laundry, tips. + Laos Visa, airfare and airport departure tax paying at check in desks. + Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer. + Other services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Note:
+ Itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and room availability. + Other meals like lunchs and dinner can be arranged based on request.  + Hotels listed in above might not be upto standard of your expectation, especially in the remote area where limitation of accommodation.  + Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations.