Package Tours in Classic tours

Package: 10 Days 9 Nights Laos
Code: L-10D
Price: $715.00 $705.00

Day 1 HOUEI SAY / PAKBENG (L)

• Meet upon arrival at Houei Say immigration checkpoint and transfer to the pier. Board a traditional riverboat for a cruise downstream the Mekong River towards Pakbeng (approx. 7 hours depending on the water level). The Mekong River has kept much of its untamed character with impressive rapids and lush jungles along each bank. En route, stop and visit some hill tribes’ villages such as the H’Mong village of Ban Houeilampene and the Thai Lu village of Ban Kouaytoune. Picnic lunch on board. Arrive in Pakbeng, a rustic town village that sits on a steep hillside and offers spectacular views on the Mekong River. Check-in at your hotel.Overnight in Pakbeng.

Day 2 PAKBENG / PAK OU / LUANG PRABANG (B)

• After breakfast, continue your cruise along the Mekong River towards the former Royal capital of Luang Prabang (approx. 6 hours depending on the water level). On the way, stop at Pak Ou, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, to visit the sacred caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum, home to hundreds of Buddha statues. Continue to Ban Xang Hai village where sticky rice wine distillation can be seen and then stop at Vat Longkhoune temple, famous for its 18th century frescoes. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, transfer and check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3 LUANG PRABANG (B)

• After breakfast, visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang with roofs that sweep low to the ground, Vat Visoun temple with its Singhalese-style stupa, That Makmo, and Vat Aham, one of the city’s major tutelary shrines housing the puppets of the Lao ancestors. In the afternoon, visit the National Museum (former King’s Palace) displaying a collection of personal artifacts of the Royal Family. Continue to visit the nearby Vat Mai temple, which was the residence of a Buddhist patriarch before 1975, before climbing Phousi Hill to enjoy the sunset over the city and the Mekong River.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4 LUANG PRABANG / KHOUANG SY / LUANG PRABANG (B)

• After breakfast, excursion by car to the beautiful waterfalls of Khouang Sy nestled in the lush tropical vegetation. On the way, visit some hill tribes’ villages such as the H’Mong village of Ban Thinkeo and the Khmu village of Ban Thapaene. Return to Luang Prabang and continue to visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong, where traditional mulberry leaves paper is also produced. Time at leisure to stroll through the H’Mong market.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 5 LUANG PRABANG / VIENTIANE (B)

• After breakfast, time at leisure until your transfer to the airport to take your flight to Vientiane. Meet upon arrival, transfer and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Vat Sisaket, the only original temple in Vientiane (built in 1818 - it is the sole survivor of a Thai invasion in 1828), the Ho Phrakeo, the former Royal Chapel, where an Emerald Buddha at the early time of the Lane Xang Kingdom was enshrined, the Patouxai and That Luang stupa.Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 6 VIENTIANE / PAKSE / BOLOVEN PLATEAU / PAKSE (B)

• After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Pakse. Meet upon arrival at the airport, transfer and check-in at your hotel. Excursion by car to Tadlo on the Northern edge of the Boloven Plateau. En route, visit Yaheune and Lavai villages. Upon arrival in Tadlo, discover the Seset waterfalls and visit the surrounding Alack and Nge tribal villages.
• Lunch at Tadlo Resort.
• Continue towards Paksong. En route, visit a Kaleum village and a tea and coffee plantation in Paksong. Then stop at the impressive Tadfane Waterfalls before returning to Pakse.
• Overnight in Pakse.

Day 7 PAKSE / VAT PHOU / KHONG ISLAND (B/L)

• After breakfast, transfer to the pier and board a traditional riverboat for a 2-hour cruise downstream the Mekong River towards the former Royal capital of Champassak. Upon arrival, continue by car to Vat Phou (8 km from the city), a pre-Angkorian temple dating from the 6-13th century, classified as a World Heritage Site since 2002.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• In the afternoon, continue your cruise along the Mekong River towards Khong Island (approx. 5 hours depending on water level). En route, stop at Ban Houei Thomo village and walk to the nearby ruins of the Khmer temple of Oum Moung, which is hidden in a thick forest. Arrival in Khong before sunset and check-in at your hotel.
• Overnight in Khong Island.

Day 8 KHONG ISLAND / KHONE ISLAND / KHONG ISLAND (B/L)

• After breakfast, board a long-tail riverboat for a cruise through the maze of waterways into the tropical paradise of Siphandone “The 4,000 Islands”. During the rainy season, the Mekong River reaches a breadth of 14 km; when the water recedes, it leaves behind a myriad of islands and islets. Visit Det and Som Islands for a glimpse of the way of life of the fishermen.
• Arrive in Khone Island and enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant.
• Discover Khone Island’s colonial vestiges, including an old railway, which was built by the French in 1897 in order to bypass the powerful rapids that disrupt the navigation along the Mekong River. Continue to Liphi Waterfall, a home to a colony of fresh water dolphins, a rare and endangered species known as Irrawaddy Dolphins. Return to Khong Island.Overnight in Khong Island.

Day 9 KHONG ISLAND / KHONE PHAPENG / PHOU ASA / PAKSE (B/L)

• After breakfast, cross the Mekong River and continue to the famous waterfalls of Khone Phapeng, the largest cascade on the Mekong River along its 4,350 km journey from the Tibetan Plateau to the South China Sea. Drive back to Pakse.
• Picnic lunch en route.
• On the way, stop at Ban Khiet Ngong village, populated by the Suay ethnic group, and take an elephant ride through the primitive jungle to explore the enigmatic ruins of Phou Asa temple. Upon arrival in Pakse, check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Pakse.

Day 10 PAKSE / PREAH VIHEAR / UBON RATCHATANI (B/)

• After breakfast, drive towards the Lao-Thai border crossing of Chongmek and proceed through immigration. Continue to the Angkorian temple of Preah Vihear (8-10th century). Its spectacular location on top of a cliff in the Dangrek range overlooks the Cambodian plains.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Transfer to Ubon Ratchatani airport for your departure flight.

 

Price per person in USD/PAX

HIGH SEANSON FROM  1ST  OCTOBER – 30TH  DECEMBER 2014 AND 6TH Jan – 31 Oct 2015
Base	2pax	3-4pax	5-7pax	8-10 pax	11-15 pax	16+1 pax	20+1 pax	25+1 pax	Suppl. Single
Hotel 1	1534	1208	951	814	767	733	704	674	230
Hotel 2	1538	1212	955	818	771	736	707	677	234
Hotel ****	1642	1316	1059	922	875	853	821	790	338
LOW SEANSON FROM 1ST MAY – 30TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Base	2pax	3-4pax	5-7pax	8-10 pax	11-15 pax	16+1 pax	20+1 pax	25+1 pax	Suppl. Single
Hotel 1	1501	1175	919	782	735	695	667	638	198
Hotel 2	1503	1177	921	784	737	697	669	640	200
Hotel ****	1579	1253	996	859	812	782	752	721	275
PEAK SEASON FROM 24 Dec 2014 – 5 Jan 2015 and 15 – 17 Apr. 2015
Base	2pax	3-4pax	5-7pax	8-10 pax	11-15 pax	16+1 pax	20+1 pax	25+1 pax	Suppl. Single
Hotel 1	1563	1237	980	843	796	764	735	704	259
Hotel 2	1575	1249	993	856	809	777	748	717	273
Hotel ****	1771	1445	1189	1052	1005	998	964	929	468
The Tour rate valid till 31 October 2015

FIVE STAR HOTEL FROM HOUEIXAY

HIGH SEANSON FROM 1ST  NOV 2014 – 30TH  APRIL 2015 AND 1ST  OCTOBER – 30TH  OCTOBER 2015
Hotel*****	1785	1594	1456	1389	1368	1360	1331	1301	596
GREEN SEANSON FROM 1ST  JULY 2014-15 – 31TH  AUGUST 2014-15
Hotel*****	1677	1486	1347	1281	1264	1248	1220	1191	540
LOW SEANSON FROM 1ST MAY – 30TH JUNE AND 1 SEPTEMBER 2014-15
Hotel*****	1558	1334	1183	1096	1071	1038	1009	978	460

 

Supplement of domestic airfare for the inner flights on Economic Class, Airport Tax included:

ROUTING	CARRIER	AIR FARE (USD)
LPQ / VTE	QV	US$98/PAX
VTE / PKZ	QV	US$150-190/PAX

 

Noted:  Domestic airfare subject to change without any notice

 

   Supplement of meals at local restaurants on travelling days : (including transfers) -    DINNER WITH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SHOW IN VIENTIANE:US$14/pax/meal -    BACI CEREMONY WITH TRANDITIONAL DANCES AND MUSIC: 150USD / GROUP

FOC POLICY: 01 FOC in twin – sharing room for group of over 15 paying paxs. CHILD POLICY : SHARING ROOM WITH PARENTS        Child under 6 YRS without extra bed: 40% of adult’s rate, with extra bed: 70% of adult’s rate.        Child from 6-9 YRS without extra bed: 70% of adult’s rate, with extra bed: 90% of adult’s rate.        Child from 10 YRS with extra bed: 100% of adult’s rate.

Our prices include:

• Accommodation in shared double or twin room at hotels selected.
• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per program.
• English speaking guide for each area as per program except during time at leisure.
• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program.
• Private boat for cruises.
• Meals as mentioned on the program.

Our prices do not include:

• Visa fee in Laos (35 USD per person upon arrival + 2 passport size pictures).
• International arrival and departure flights and international airport taxes.
• Meals not mentioned.
• Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.

Note:

• Offer subject to availability.
• Program is subject to change without notice due to Lao Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight cancellations.
• We reserve the right to adjust the prices in case of an increase of the fuel surcharge by transportation companies.