2020 Mystery of Laos 6-Day

Guaranteed Departure Based on Min. of 2 Passengers with Sunday Arrival in Vientiane 

(Tour Code: LAO-SIC-21)

Day 1 Vientiane Arrival (Sun.)

When arriving in Vientiane, you will be greeted by our professional

tour guide at the airport and then transferred to the hotel. The rest

of the day will be free for your own leisure.

Overnight in Vientiane

Day 2 Vientiane (B)

Excursion to Buddha Park (Wat Xieng Khuan)

Visit Wat Xieng Khuan, also known as Buddha Park. This site is home

to an eclectic collection of whimsical yet compelling statues of Buddhist and Hindu gods.

Overnight in Vientiane

Day 3 Vientiane (B)

Sightseeing in Vientiane

The capital city of Laos, Vientiane, still feels like a sleepy city with relaxed charm, tree-lined boulevards, and interesting temples and colourful markets. Tour the many highlights of the city, including Pha That Luang, a gleaming golden stupa which is perhaps the most important national monument in Laos; Ho Pha Keo, the formal royal temple, now a museum with beautiful examples of Buddhist sculpture; Wat Si Saket; and Patuxai, a monumental arch inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, but executed with Lao motifs.

Visit Talat morning market (Talaat Sao)

Visit Talaat Sao, the morning market (but actually open all day), where vendors sell a wide range of fabrics, jewellery and electronic goods.

Overnight in Vientiane

Day 4 Vientiane - Luang Prabang (B)

Transfer

Flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

Sightseeing in Luang Prabang (half day)

Set between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings. The entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Begin your tour with Wat Visoun (Wat Wisunalat). The oldest living temple in Luang Prabang, Wat Visoun dates back to 1513 and contains a collection of antique wooden Buddhas. Visit the nearby Wat Aham before continuing to Wat Xieng Thong, the crown jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city. Its many ornate buildings feature exquisite mosaic and gold-stencilled murals. From there, stroll down the main street (Wat Street) of Luang Prabang. Time permitting, stop at some of the many temples that line its sides, including Wat Sibounheuang, Wat Si Moungkhoun, Wat Sop and Wat Sene.

Visit Mount Phousi for sunset

Climb 328 steps starting from the entrance on the opposite side of National Museum, or 410 steps on the other side of Khan River to the small temples atop Phou Si. The hill is 150m high and sits in the middle of the town, offering beautiful views over the temples and river.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 5 Luang Prabang (B)

Visit Talat local market (Tour will start early morning)

Visit the National Museum (former Royal Palace) and Wat Mai

Visit the National Museum (Royal Palace), a modest but graceful building which combines traditional Lao and French beaux-arts motifs. This turn-of-the century royal residence has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived here and provides unique insights into the history of Laos. Then, visit Hor Phrabang. In the right front corner room of the Palace which opens to the outside, is a collection of the palace's most prized art pieces, including the Phrabang, cast of a gold, silver and bronze alloy. This Buddha stands at 83 cm tall and weighs around 50 kg. Continue to Wat Mai, which was constructed in 1821 during the reign of King Manthatourath, and was once the residence of Phra Sangkharaj (the Patriarch of the Buddhist clergy).

Excursion by boat to Tham Pak Ou Caves

Travel up the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the Tham Pak Ou Caves. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable. On the way to Pak Ou Cave, stop at Ban Xang Hai Village (If time permits, open 6.00 am - 15.00 pm and closed every major Buddhist holiday), a local village famous for the production of lao lao, the local rice wine whisky.

Visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong

Visit Ban Xang Khong, a village near Luang Prabang well known for its traditional handwoven cotton and silk, as well as production of the local sa (mulberry) paper.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 6 Luang Prabang (B)

Excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls

From Luang Prabang, travel by vehicle to to Kuang Si Waterfall. This waterfall is located in a perfect natural setting near Luang Prabang, this multi-tiered waterfall tumbles over limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools. Enjoy swimming in the clear water or just relaxing in the natural environment. Visit a local village (Ban Ou or Ban Na Ouane) on the way, before returning to Luang Prabang by vehicle.

Afternoon at leisure

Transfer to airport for homebound flight. Tour ends.

*B-Breakfast / L-Lunch / D-Dinner​

​​        Accommodation

*The accommodation will be provided in the above hotel or similar in case the priority hotel is unable to accommodate the booking

        Package Price (Twin Sharing): CAD$/Per Person 

*All prices are per person in CAD$, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for above listed category.

Single supplement will be charged starting from 2 passengers up for each passenger occupying a single room

Cost Includes:

• Program is based on English speaking guide. For other languages, a supplement charge will apply
  
• Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent
  
• Meals according to itinerary (when very early morning flights are scheduled, a breakfast box may replace the standard hotel breakfast)
  
• Flight ticket(s), in economy class unless otherwise specified, according to the itinerary. (Flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang)
  
• Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle. Roundtrip airport transfers
  
• Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary
  
• 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour
  
• Sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary
  

Cost Excludes: 

• International flight in/out Laos
  
• Visa fees (if needed, please contact us for Visa procedures)
  
• Travel insurance
  
• Laos domestic airport taxes (if any, approx. CAD10-15 per person per flight)
  
• Meals and drinks not mentioned in tour itinerary above
  
• Tipping fees (based on your satisfaction) and other personal expenses​
  

Remarks:

• This is a land-only tour, please contact us for international flight rate. If you wish to book your own international flights to Laos, please feel free to consult us about your trip schedule before booking your flights.
• Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas, New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
• Pre-night and post-night are available, please contact us for more details
• All prices per person and subject to change
• Hotel room based on twin share (double occupancy)