Destination
Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Cave, Kuang Si Waterfall, Vientiane, Elephant Camp
Handcrafted Travel
Handcrafted Travel
LLT07
7 days
Vientiane, Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos
12+ (All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Cave, Kuang Si Waterfall, Vientiane, Elephant Camp
7 days
Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Cave, Kuang Si Waterfall, Vientiane, Elephant Camp
Luxury Laos Vacation 7 Days, a vacation includes all the best of both Luang Prabang and Vientiane in Laos in an itinerary of 7 days.
Laos, a landlocked country with unquestionable charm, is renowned for its leisurely pace and kind people. Vientiane and Luang Prabang are the two most well-known cities in Laos, and this weeklong luxury holiday will offer you a complete introduction to both without making you feel rushed. This luxurious holiday package was designed for individuals who wish to unwind in a comfortable environment.
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival.
Day 2: Discover Vientiane. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 3: Vientiane – Luang Prabang. (Breakfast)
Day 4: Luang Prabang City Tour. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall – Pak Ou Cave. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 6: Luang Prabang – Elephant Experience and Nature Day. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 7: Luang Prabang Departure.
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Welcome to the beautiful country of Laos! Your private guide and driver will be waiting for you at the Vientiane Airport with a sign with your name on it. They will then take you straight to your hotel, Crowne Plaza Vientiane.
After checking in at your hotel, you will have time to relax and adjust to the pace of Vientiane city.
NOTE: To enter Laos, you must possess both a passport and a visa. In addition, your passport must have at least six months of validity beyond the date of your entry into Laos. You can receive a visa on arrival in Laos. Make sure you have two pictures in passport size.
Overnight in Vientiane
Morning
Following breakfast, your tour guide and driver will pick you up so that you can continue exploring this wonderful city. Begin at Wat Sisaket, renowned for its thousands of Buddha images that, according to local mythology, safeguarded the temple during the 1828 Siamese invasion.
Proceed to Wat Ho Prakeo, constructed in 1865 to hold the renowned Emerald Buddha, and That Luang Stupa, the most significant structure in Laos. According to local belief, the latter contains a Buddha relic brought over in the third century BCE.
We complete our morning tour of Vientiane at the Patuxai, or "Laotian Gate of Victory," a memorial to the slain of all wars.
Afternoon
In addition to the Buddhist monasteries of Wat Ong Tue and Wat Haysoke, you will discover further interesting places after lunch at a local restaurant. See the Lao National Museum, a charming example of French colonial architecture, and Wat Si Muang, a Khmer temple with a fascinating legend that remains of great importance to Laotian society.
You can conclude your day in the Vientiane Central Market of Talat Sao and Talat Kouadin, where fresh food, household items, textiles, gold, and silver are traded. Even ancient keepsakes may be on show.
The remainder of today is at your leisure. You can take a stroll along the Mekong Riverbank and sip a refreshing Lao beer while the weather cools towards nightfall.
Overnight in Vientiane
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel. Your driver will take you to the airport to get a flight to Luang Prabang. Meet another driver of yours on arrival and transfer to your hotel, Burasari Heritage Luang Prabang.
A UNESCO World Heritage site and the former royal capital of Laos is located in a mountain valley at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers. It's a fascinating and enchanting destination with beautiful colonial buildings, religious structures, and vibrant markets.
The afternoon is yours, Enjoy the day at your own pace, wander the streets, and watch the sunset over the Mekong River while sipping a cool Beer Lao.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals included: Breakfast.
Morning
Let's go check out the Morning Market, a bustling thoroughfare where you can buy anything from fresh frogs to brightly colored vegetables...
From the busy market, you can go to Wat Mai, one of the city's most ornate monasteries, and Wat Visoun, a temple dating back to the 16th century famous for its large stupa and its collection of antique gilded Buddhas,
Next is the former King's Palace, where you can learn about Luang Prabang's past and present. The old Wat Xieng Thong temple is close by. It has a beautiful low, sweeping roof. It is the most famous and well-known monastery in Luang Prabang.
Afternoon
After lunch at a local restaurant, drive out of the city to visit Ban Xangkhong, the Thai Lue village known for its arts and crafts. We also go to Ban Xienglek, a nearby village that is known for making traditional Saa paper.
Go back to the City and take a short walk around the small roads to see the traditional wooden house of Heuan Chan, which is 100 years old and is called the Chantal wooden house.
Visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Centre (TAEC), which is the only independent resource center in Laos that is focused on the many different ethnic groups that live there. If you have time, you can visit the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center. It is near the Mekong and has a beautiful, traditional style. Weavers, spinners, and batik makers work there to make high-quality fabrics. Free tours are given every half hour.
When you feel like you've learned enough, you can climb to the top of Mount Phousi, the highest point in the city, where you can see the city and the Mekong River below.
The tour ends after a stop at the famous Night Market, where you can find beautiful handmade textiles made by people from Luang Prabang and the nearby hill tribes.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.
Early morning
At 5:30 a.m., Let's wake up early to see the Tak Bak ceremony, also known as "the monks' quest." This is an old Asian Buddhist religious custom that is only kept up in Luang Prabang. Since 2,500 years ago, hundreds of monks have walked barefoot from their temples to the center of the city every morning. In a long line, they slowly walk through the streets to get alms, especially "sticky rice," from people who are religious and are waiting quietly on the sidewalks. In exchange for prayers and blessings, these people give them food, especially "sticky rice."
After you're done, go back to the hotel for breakfast to get full energy before going to two amazing places. The Pak Ou Cave is to the north of Luang Prabang city, and the Kuang Si Waterfall is to the south. This tour will take you to both of them, with a beautiful drive along the Mekong River in between.
Morning
Early in the morning, you'll meet your guide and take a forty-minute drive to the Pak Ou Village. There, you can check out the many crafts that the locals make before taking a small boat across the Mekong River to the base of a limestone cliff, where the Pak Ou Cave is. The lower cave is very impressive, and it is full of statues and relics from Buddhism. Take your time to look around the sacred area, which smells like burning incense and looks out over the beautiful Mekong landscape. Up a winding set of stairs, grab a flashlight, and you'll find another interesting cave with ancient Buddhist relics that is easy to get around in before lunch.
Afternoon
After that, we'll take a boat across the Mekong River again and then drive 1.5 hours downriver to the famous Kuang Si Waterfall. On the way, we'll stop at the well-known Whiskey Village and try some Lao Lao made in the area. All year long, the jungle around the waterfall stays lush and beautiful. During the dry season, the water is calm and turquoise. During the rainy season, the water is loud and powerful. In either case, you'll get to enjoy the fresh air and beauty of nature. An Asiatic Bear Sanctuary is built into the landscape. Here, you can see these beautiful animals up close and help take care of the animals in the area.
Late in the afternoon, we'll drive back to Luang Prabang so you can do your own thing in the evening.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.
Morning
Our soft adventure day in and around Luang Prabang begins with a 20-minute trip into the Lao countryside.
For the initial portion of today's activities, your skilled and seasoned local guide will bring you directly to the elephant camp. The elephant camp is situated in the midst of a beautiful forested mountainous region on the picturesque Nam Khan River. Spend time in close proximity to an elephant. Guests can see the elephant, feed it, and learn to converse with it during this time for the most intimate elephant experience in Laos. Thereafter, you will begin basic mahout instruction to learn how to independently operate an elephant. You will have lunch at our Elephant Camp restaurant, which serves a buffet lunch with coffee/tea and water (vegetarian options available).
Afternoon
Take a one-kilometer hike to the Tad Sae Waterfall, where you can swim or relax in its natural pools. Return to the Elephant Camp using a traditional Lao long boat to cross the Nam Khan River from the waterfall. You may observe traditional fishing techniques and other diverse ways in which local residents utilize and appreciate the river. At 3 and 4 pm, return by boat and vehicle to complete your elephant and jungle trip in Laos.
Note: There 2 seasons are low water and high water season
For the low water season from Jan to June: The Tad Sae Waterfall may be low or even dry during the dry season. The itinerary is subject to minor changes. We are working with animals and in the natural world, where time changes can occur at any moment. Let's bring waterproof footwear! (Sometimes the itinerary is run in reverse order)
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.
Start your day with a tasty breakfast at your hotel.
Free time to do some shopping and explore around before departing to the airport.
And this is how the tour ends!
The tour may be over, but the memories you have collected during these last 7 days will stay in your mind for the rest of your life. This is what we want to offer you: a tour that brings you memories that last a lifetime and make you smile each time you think of them!
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nights)
Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches
This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer.
Note:
Eating is an essential component of traveling. On every trip with Vietnam Amazing Tour, you will experience great local foods and this is also how we want to convey meaningful messages about culture and cuisine. We understand the importance of breakfast to start the day, and we always provide the most basic Asian breakfast possible. But in some trips to remote mountainous areas breakfast will be very simple consisting of bread, noodles, porridge, and eggs; This may vary depending on the destination.
If you are allergic to any food or vegetarian, please inform us before the trip begins so that we can make arrangements.
Transportation
The plane, walking, boat, car.
Entrance ticket
Entrance and sightseeing fee.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Your international flights from and to Laos, the entry visa to Laos, personal expenses, tips to guide and driver.
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum of 6 months validity). For the most up-to-date visa requirements, call your local embassy or consulate or talk with us. It is up to you to make sure that you have the right travel documents. Whether or not you need a visa for your trip depends on where you come from and where you are going. We try to keep the information below as up-to-date as we can, but rules do change, and sometimes without notice. Even though we give you the following information in good faith, it is very important that you check it for yourself and know that you are in charge of your own visa needs.
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Laos: Tourist visas are required to enter Laos. Tourist visas for 30 days are given out by the Lao government at all international airports and most border crossings. Go to the visa desk when you get to the airport, and the staff will walk you through the process. The process is fast and easy to understand. You will need two passport-size photographs and approx $50
What you need to bring depends on the trip you choose and the countries or regions you plan to visit. Since you have to carry your own bags, we suggest that you pack as little as possible. As a general rule, we try to make sure you don't have to walk with your bags for more than 15 to 20 minutes. This is why we suggest keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. On Amazing trips, you shouldn't bring a suitcase. Most travelers bring a small to medium-sized backpack or rolling bag (please, no XXL ones!) because they need to fit under the beds on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack or bag to carry water, cameras, and other electronics like iPods and cell phones.
Since currency exchange rates in Asia change often, you should check www.xe.com every day for the most up-to-date rates. There are a lot of ATMs that take both Visa and Mastercard, but most of them are only in big cities. Most transactions are done with US dollars, and we recommend that you bring a small USD unmarked note. Some shops will use credit cards, but there may be a 2-4% fee for the transaction.
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