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What you’ll get

  • Duration : 8 days 7 nights

  • Departure : Chiang Rai

  • Suitable : Family, friend, couple, solo travelers...

  • Type : Land tour

  • Product Code : T856IJG03

Overview

Experience the picturesque countryside in laidback Laos, where peaceful temples, lush mountain scenery and vibrant markets await. From the Golden Triangle area in Northern Thailand glide down the Mekong to the beguiling World Heritage listed town of Luang Prabang, site of ancient Buddhist monasteries, faded colonial architecture and delightful boutiques. In Vientiane, dine in a local house to a traditional musical performance, explore sacred temples and learn about the secrets of famous Lao coffee.

Highlights

    • Exploring Luang Prabang, a treasure-chest of architecture and culture
    • Sightseeing picturesque countryside, peaceful temples and lush mountain scenery
    • Visiting Vientiane with beautiful temples and learn about the secrets of famous Lao coffee
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  • Meals
    Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Transportation
    A/C transfer, Airplane
  • Accommodation
    Hotel
  • Price Includes
    • 7 nights hotel accommodation
    • Breakfast daily
    • 2 lunches and 2 dinners
    • 1 domestic flight
    • Transport in air-conditioned vehicles (tuk tuk touring not air-conditioned and touring of Luang Prabang old town is on foot)
    • Small group touring
    • Entrance fees
    • Tour leader based on a minimum of 10 passengers
    • Local English-speaking guides
    • Porterage and incidental tipping
    • Arrival and departure transfers
    • Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent^
    Price Excludes
    • VAT, Tips, and personal expenses
    • Walking touring and electric trolleys in Luang Prabang
    • Others not mentioned in inclusion
  • Cancellation by Customer

    For almost of our tours, once tour is confirmed and fully paid but for one reason they cancel the tour, the following charges will apply in the event of cancellation prior to tour commencement:

    • More than 30 days before arrival: No charge
    • 15-30 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
    • 7-15 days before arrival: 50% of total tour price.
    • 4-7 days before arrival: 75% of total tour price.
    • Within 3 days before arrival: 100% tour price.

    Notes:

    • There will be no refund given for any unused or missed ground arrangements, sightseeing, meals or hotel accommodations.
    • For no show cases, there will be no refund.
    • All cancellations must be in person or in writing and received by us
  • Cancellation by Weather

    In case of an unexpected situation/ bad weather causes an effect on your trip after commencement, we serve the right to change the itinerary of your booked tour for the safety of all clients in the group. If there are more than one solution, we will ask for your permission and agreement to do the next step. In such kind of cancellation, the refund of any payment on the un-used portion of transportation service, hotel service, car rental or tours will be given.

  • Children Policy
    • Under 4 years: Free of Charge.
    • From 4 to 8 years old: 50% of adult’s fare and sharing bed with parents.
    • From 9 to 11 years old: 75% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
    • Students with ID student card: 95% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
    • Over 11 years old: 100% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.

Itineraries

Day 1: Chiang Rai (Thailand)

Arrive in Chiang Rai, transfer to your hotel and meet your fellow travelers and Tour Leader (or local guide).

Meals: B

Accommodation: Laluna Hotel & Resort (or similar)

Day 2: Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Laos)

Make your way to the Laos border to board your private boat for the cruise to Pakbeng town. Along the way enjoy some of the best scenery on the upper Mekong. Arrive in Pakbeng by late afternoon and walk through the market to meet the local people and gain a glimpse into their everyday life.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Phetsokxai Hotel (or similar)

Day 3: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang

Continue your journey to Luang Prabang, stopping at sacred Pak Ou Caves where local people add to a repository of thousands of Buddha statues. In Luang Prabang, the evening is free for you to discover the town’s many restaurants.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Sala Prabang (or similar)

Day 4: Luang Prabang

Surrounded by mountainous forests, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town with a tranquil atmosphere. Begin your exploration of Luang Prabang on a walking tour and visit the National Museum, Wat Mai and Wat Xiengthong temples. After a free afternoon exploring independently, participate in a game of petanque, a national pastime followed by sunset drinks overlooking the Mekong.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Sala Prabang (or similar)

Day 5: Kuang Si Falls

Rise early to see brightly-robed Buddhist monks collecting alms, following an ancient ritual known as Takbat. Explore a lively morning market and enjoy a local noodle breakfast before traveling to Kuang Si Falls, where you can swim in the turquoise pools and visit a nearby bear sanctuary. In the evening, travel to a picturesque rural setting and try your hand at bamboo weaving before helping to prepare your own dinner using bamboo as the common ingredient for several dishes.

Meals: B, D

Accommodation: Sala Prabang (or similar)

Day 6: Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Fly to the capital city of Vientiane, and visit the Patuxai Monument and COPE Center. The evening is free for you to discover Vientiane’s dining scene. Spend time on the Mekong esplanade exploring the vibrant night market which is filled with affordable textiles, souvenirs and food snacks.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Lao Orchid Hotel (or similar)

Day 7: Baci Ceremony

Enjoy a morning coffee at a local cafe, hidden down an alleyway before discovering Vientiane’s most revered temples – Pha That Luang and Wat Sisaket. In your free time, choose to enjoy Vientiane’s boutique shops, walk through the colonial quarter and visit Carol Cassidy’s textile museum located in her French villa. End the day with a traditional Lao ‘baci’ blessing in a local home. Your host will teach you how to make traditional savory ‘jaew’ dips and the famous sticky rice that accompanies it. Enjoy a home-made banquet feast as you listen to a performance of traditional music.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Lao Orchid Hotel (or similar)

Day 8: Vientiane

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals: B

Accommodation: N/A

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