6 Days
Laos
A CIRCLE LAOS – 5 DAYS
5 Days / 4 Nights
L5
Tour Overview
Price from
$520
$2,400
Per person
A CIRCLE LAOS - 5 DAYS gives you a quick look of two major cities are Vietiane and Luang Prabang, starting and finishing the tour in Vientiane. Let Myvivatour make your trip in Laos unforgettable
Destination
Vientiane, Luang Prabang
Style
Private tour
Themes
Cuisine, Local signature, History, culture, relaxation, discovery
OVERVIEW
ITINERARY
Day 1 - VIENTIANE - ARRIVAL
On arrival at in the capital, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your hotel. Vientiane is a charming and fascinating place, with an interesting mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and American influences. After a short rest, we start visiting the major city sights; including Wat Sisaket, the country’s oldest temple, with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo. En route, we visit the famous That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in
Laos. You will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.Tonight we will enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the fine restaurants.
Overnight in IncludedMeal: Dinner
Day 2 - VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG (BY TRAIN)
After an ealry breakfast, we take an express train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be ‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’. After a short rest, we visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages. Next, we will visit the city’s oldest temple, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong where you can see the impressive “tree of life” mosaic set in colored glass. Continue visit to The Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre – the first exhibition space and fair trade store dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation, and presentation of Laos’ traditional arts and lifestyles. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textile made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Overnight in IncludedMeal: Breakfast, Lunch Note: as per local regulations, vehicles over 16seaters are not allowed in the city
Day 3 - LUANG PRABANG - PAKOU CAVES
Today, we board an upstream cruise on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. We’ll make sure to stop at the Pak Ou Caves, sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. We will also stop at a few villages during the day, including Ban Muangkeo where the local rice wine is produced and Ban Xiengmene. We also have a chance to climb up to Wat Chomphet. Here you will have one of the best views of Luang Prabang from across the river. Once back in Luang Prabang city we take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek – small villages well known for silk weavings and Saa (jute) Papermaking. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Overnight in IncludedMeal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE (BY TRAIN)
After breakfast, we head out of town 30km to the beautiful Kuang Sy Fall. En route, stop to visit some ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. We then continue to the beautiful Kuangsy Waterfalls where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths. After visit the sites, we will catch the express train back to Vientiane capital. After a short rest, we begin our orientation with a short walking-tour of the Lao capital, strolling around the city sights and observing the evening sunset along the Mekong Riverside. Overnight in Vientiane
Overnight in IncludedMeal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - VIENTIANE - DEPARTURE
After breakfast, we transfer out to see Buddha Park, a scattered and enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures near the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images here. (If time permits) We visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure.
Overnight in N/AMeal: Breakfast
Price & Inclusion
Inclusion
Entrance and sightseeing tickets.
English speaking guide.
Transfer as per itinerary
Meals (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Hotel & accommodation
Exclusion
Drinks
Other service not mentioned
Tips
Personal expenses
Visa
Price
$520
This price is based on Classic hotels and group tour. The tour is upgradable.
Hotel upgrade
Surcharge
hotel
$803
Included
Tour upgrade
Surchargehotel
Destination
Vientiane, Luang Prabang
Style
Private tour
Themes
Cuisine, Local signature, History, culture, relaxation, discovery
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