LAOS 026: LIFE OF VIENTIANE
12 Days Luang Prabang / Vang Viang / Vientiane / Champasak
Highlight of the trip:-
– Touching great local cultures/traditions
– Visit Vang Vieng, the world’s most unlikely party town
– Blue Lagoon and Countryside Bike Tour
– Experience The Calm Serenity And Beauty Of Muang Fuang
– Visit Vientiane, the capital and largest city of Laos
Itinerary:
Day 1 :Vientiane - Vang Vieng
Drive 100 Km. for 4 hours to Vang Vieng. Arrive in Vang Vieng to start the Boat Riding Tour at the Nam Song River before check-in at the Hotel.
Overnight: Angsavanh Resort (Superior room) or similar class
Meals (1): Breakfast
Day 2: Vang Vieng Bike Tour - Meuang Feuang
See a different side of Vang Vieng, a tourist destination in Laos popular for thrillseekers, with this one-day exploration of the surrounding countryside! The tour begins with a pick-up at your hotel before you hop on a bicycle and pedal to the first stop of the day: Nam Song River. Relax in the serene beauty of the river, which stretches all the way to Vientiane, as you bike along it and spot the striking karst rock formations. Explore Phou Kham, a vast cave considered sacred in the country, and see the gorgeous blue-green waters of the hidden lagoon, as well as a bronze reclining Buddha in the main chamber. Make your way to the Blue Lagoon, a must for any travelers, and escape the heat with a dip in its cool waters or by lounging on the green grass all around. At noon, you'll get a chance to re-energize yourself with a delicious picnic lunch and learn about the daily lives of the locals from your English-speaking tour guide. You'll then go through the Blue Lagoon Loop, a 30-kilometer stretch of road that shows you the peaceful scenery and takes you to various villages and farms (make sure to stop by the local shops for some water and snacks to keep you going!) The tour ends once you reach the end of the loop, continue with the Van to Meuang Feuang
Overnight: Vang Manee Resort Meuang Feuang (Standard) or similar class
Meals (1): Breakfast
Day 3 : Meuang Feuang - Vientiane
Early Morning enjoys the participation in the morning almsgiving ceremony in front of the riverside room before breakfast. Then drive to Vientiane, do sightseeing in the Capital city Vientiane with a visit to the main temples Wat Sisaket, Hor Prakeo, Thatluang Stupa, and Patuxay monuments. Visit “Ong Kathiam Project for Helping Disabled Persons” and “COPE Visitor Centre”
Overnight: Chanthapanya Hotel (Standard) or similar class
Meals (1): Breakfast
Day 4: Vientiane - Thakhek
Drive to visit The Sikhottabong Stupa and Ancient City site, on the east bank of the Mekong south of Thakhek, which is the most important cultural and religious site in south-central Laos. The history of the 16th century / 500-year-old stupa is linked across the Mekong River with cultural sites in Thailand. The Ancient City – remains that you can see of even older buildings – is important in the cultural background of the area. The region’s main event is the Sikhottabong festival in February when crowds make a pilgrimage to the Stupa from all over Laos. Then visit the Great Stone Wall, The kilometers-long Kamphaeng Nyak wall in Khammouan is actually a geological phenomenon caused by fissures, but its physical resemblance to a man-made structure has given rise to Lao myths about its origin, according to the Vientiane Times. After City tour transfer to the Airport or Train Statian.
Meals (1): Breakfast
CHILD POLICY :
- For children under 4 years and height below 110 cm, charge 50% of the adult price.
- For children 4-10 years old charge 75% of the adult price.
- For children over 10 years old charge 100% for normal price.
Tour Included :
- Room accommodation with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Transportation with air conditioned vehicles
- German speaking guide
- Admission fee as mentioned
- Travel insurance
Tour excluded:
- All personal expenses
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Admission fee not mentioned
- All additional cost of “Compulsory” Dinner either Gala Dinner to be separately charged per person as per below date and subject to change depends on the policy of hotels that concern.