The Mystery of Ancient Capital

Upon arrival at Wattay airport or the Friendship Bridge, pick up and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit to Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. Wat Ho Prakeo, once the home to the revered Emerald Buddha. That Luang Stupa reputed to hold a sacred relic of the Lord Buddha. Pratuxai Victory Gate    from which views of the surrounding city can be had. and drive to the of Vientiane 24 Km to see the Buddha park Accommodation at hotel (B/L/D)

Tour Program:

DAY 1: ARRIVE VIENTIANE
Upon arrival at Wattay airport or the Friendship Bridge, pick up and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit to Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. Wat Ho Prakeo, once the home to the revered Emerald Buddha. That Luang Stupa reputed to hold a sacred relic of the Lord Buddha. Pratuxai Victory Gate    from which views of the surrounding city can be had. and drive to the of Vientiane 24 Km to see the Buddha park Accommodation at hotel (B/L/D)

DAY 2: VIENTIANE - VANGVIENG - XIENG KHUANG
Drive 200 km via route 13 north to Phou Khuon and turn onto route 7 to Phonsavan, Xieng Khouang. Overnight hotel accommodation (B/L/D)

DAY 3: XIENG KHUANG
Tour of the Plain of Jars 01, 02 & 03 then visit bomb hole surrounding in the city. Examine 35 year old bomb craters, legacy of past warfare. Overnight hotel accommodation (B/L/D)

DAY 4: XIENG KHUANG – LUANG PRABANG BY ROAD 262KM/4-5HRS
After ABF drive directly to Luang Prabang and on the way stop to visit some of minorities villages along the road 13Nouthern. On arrival transfer to hotel and if time permit we sightseeing around LPQ such as: Visit Phousi Mountain, King Palace, Wat Mai, Wat Aham and Mong Night market then overnight in Luang Prabang (B/L/D)

DAY 5: FULL DAY TOUR IN LUANG PRABANG
Today, we enjoy a short guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roof sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xang Hai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Evening time flight back to Vientiane by QV108 19: 10 – 19:55PM (B/L/D)

DAY 6: VIENTIANE – DEPARTURE BY FLIGHT
After breakfast, free for last minute shopping until time transfer to Wattay airport for departure (B/-/-).

• All quotations are valid to 31 Dec 2007.
• In those cities where there are no five-star hotels, the four-star hotels will be used in five-star quotes, instead.

• Children under 02 years old will be charged at 25 % out of the package quotation.
• Children from 02 years old to fewer than 12 years old will be charged at 75 % out of the package quotation.
• Children from 12 years old will be considered as adults

This tour can be customized as you wish!
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• Hotel(s): Twin share at the international hotels mostly located in the heart of the destinations.
• Meals: Buffet and Set Menus with local, Chinese and European dishes.
• Coach: Air-conditioned coach with an experienced driver and free water & tissue.
• Train ticket: carriage with air-conditioned (if any).
• Domestic Air-ticket and domestic airport tax if applicable.
• Entrance Fees: All tourist attractions as per the itinerary.
• Boat trip (if mentioned in the itinerary): one cruise for a group
• Guides: Local English / French / Chinese-speaking guides and 01 throughout guide for group over 15 Pax + 1 F.O.C.
• Souvenirs from local travel agent.