LAOS 7days/6nights TOURS WITH EXPRESS TRAIN FROM BORDER-3

LAOS 7days/6nights TOURS WITH EXPRESS TRAIN FROM BORDER-3

 ITINERARIES IN DETAILS

Day 1. Dien Bien Phu- Oudomxay

 Upon arrival at the Lao border check point, you will be welcomed to Laos by local Guide and venture into the mountainous and remote area of Northern Laos to Oudomxay. As you know, Oudomxay province is residence to 23 ethnic minority groups and we’ll make a few rest stops along the way so that you can meet with some of them. We will make sure to stop at the village of Pak Nam Noi, which is held every 10 days according to an ancestral calendar, a market where the villagers come to buy in the area.  We will arrive Namkat Yolapa in the late afternoon. After check into your hotel, free at leisure. Overnight in Namkat

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Dinner

Day2: Oudomxay- Luang Prabang (Express train C81 12.58 13.45)

 After breakfast, we catch an express train to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we’ll  visit to The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages and Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, we visit the Night Market, where you can browse through a lovely selection of handmade textiles. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3.           Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave

Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour of 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. We then 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 Xanghai where the local rice wine is produced and Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. 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.

 Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day4.  Luang Prabang- Ban Long Lao- Kuangsy Waterfalls (no trekking)

 After breakfast, we transfer to Ban Long Lao. On arrival, we begin with a visit to the ethnic Khmu village of Ban Longlao Nung before heading to the nearby Hmong village of Ban Longlao Song. You will be able to observe the lifestyles of these two culturally very different minority groups and see how despite their differences they manage to work together on a day to day basis and even sharing the same school.

Afterwards, we continue our excursion to the beautiful Kuangsy Fall. En route, stop and short tour visit Buffalo Dairy Farm: http://www.laosbuffalodairy.com/, The tour will be lasted about 40minutes -Tour included a guide tour of the mini farm, Buffalo feeding & Washing, Milking Demonstration, & Feeding Chickens and rabbits. Afterwards, we 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. Return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day5: Luang Prabang- Vang Vieng (Express train C91 11.40- 12.32)

 After breakfast, we catch an express train to Vang Vieng, a small and tranquil town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River.  After check into your hotel, we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang, which was once used by the local people as a hideout from Chinese invaders. Today ends with a superb sunset panorama reflecting over the Nam Song River. Overnight in Vang Vieng

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day6. Vang Vieng – Tham Phoutham – Vientiane (Express Train/C81 14.49- 15.45)

 After breakfast, we take a drive through paddy fields to the Tham Phoukham caves, the country’s beautiful and famous limestone caverns surrounded by forest. Along the way, you will meet local villagers and learn about their daily lifestyle. There is a small natural pool in front of the caves where you can swim and refresh yourself from the heat. After spending the day at the caves and the surrounding area, we make our return to Vang Vieng and catch the train to Vientiane.  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, an orientation walk is a pleasant way to spend the day, strolling around some of the city’s most historical sites and seeing some of the French colonial architecture. We’ll bask in the sunset by the Mekong Riverside and continue to explore until the late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.

Accommodation: Included

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day7. Vientiane- Departure

 Today, 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 to the famous That Luang Stupa, 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.

(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.

 Accommodation: N/A

Meal: N/A

 

 

Price quoted in USD per person:

 

No. of Person	1 (solo)	2	3-5	6-9	10-13	14-16	Single Sup.
3*	$      1,870	$      1,023	$          805	$       643	$       577	$       557	$       204
4*	$      2,157	$      1,166	$          948	$       787	$       720	$       696	$       347
5*	$      2,476	$      1,326	$      1,107	$       946	$       876	$       840	$       506

Included in the price	Excluded in the price
Private air-conditioned transportation Private boat trip as stated in above sights Accommodation with BRF on double/twin share English speaking guide Train ticket Oudomxay- Luang Prabang- Vang Vieng- Vientiane Admission fee to indicated sights Meals: lunch or dinner as mentioned Government tax and service charge Drinking water & Tissue	Visa stamping fee International & domestic flights Travel Insurance in all kinds Meals: lunch or dinner where not stated Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others

 

ACCOMODATION:

HOTEL 3*:

VIENTAINE                 Lao Orchid hotel (Superior room) www.lao-orchid.com

VANG VIENG                             Vansana Vang Vieng (Standard room) www.vansanahotel-group.com

LUANGPRABANG      Villa Chitdara (Standard room) www.villachitdara.com

OUDOMXAY               Namkat Yorlapa (Standard room) www.namkatyoorlapa.com

HOTEL 4*:

VIENTAINE                 Eastin hotel (Superior Balcony room) www.eastinhotelsresidences.com

VANG VIENG                             Inthira Vang Vieng (Superior) www.inthirahotels.com

LUANGPRABANG      Le Belair Resort (Ganier room) www.lebelair-resort.com

OUDOMXAY               Namkat Yorlapa (Standard room) www.namkatyoorlapa.com

HOTEL 5*:

VIENTAINE                 Crown Plaza (Standard room)  www.vientiane.crownplaza.com

VANG VIENG                             Amari Vang Vieng (Superior city view) www.amari.com

LUANGPRABANG      Villa maly (Superior room) www.villa-maly.com

OUDOMXAY               Namkat Yorlapa (Standard room) www.namkatyoorlapa.com