5OCEANS Cambodia

Package Tours In Laos

Tour Code	5OC-VL05
Duration	5days/4nights
Destination	Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Vientiane

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL – VIENTIANE.
- On arrival at the Friendship Bridge or Wattay airport, you are met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we start to visit the major sights of the capital, including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat PraKeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patouxai which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. Overnight in Vientiane.

DAY 2 : VIENTIANE – LUANG PRABANG.
- A short morning flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with is splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. On arrival, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Phousi Hill for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong river. Overnight at Luang Prabang.

DAY 3 : LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU – LUANG PRABANG.
- Today, we enjoy a short guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple and the magnificent Wat XiengThong with its roofs 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 villages 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. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 4 : LUANG PRABANG – VIENTIANE.
- Visit the National Museum at the former royal palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign, and the central market are not to be missed. We visit these sights before we catch a flight back to Vientiane. After checking in the hotel, we transfer our to see the Buddha Park, a blend of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures created by mystical monk on a parkland located by the Mekong river and the impressive Friendship Bridge. A view of the spectacular sunset over the Mekong river is perfect way to finish the day. Overnight in Vientiane.

DAY 5 : VIENTIANE – DEPARTURE.
- After breakfast, we visit the morning market, and the weaving village Ban Nong BouaThong (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to Wattay Airport or Friendship Bridge for departure.

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