Laos Explorer
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| Buddhist Site | Beautiful Scenery | Temples & Palaces | Pagodas & Temples | UNESCO World Heritage | Cultural Show | Elephants |
Indochina's least visited country
7 days from £990
Laos is one of the most underdeveloped countries in South East Asia and offers a real contrast to its neighbours. Discover the capital Vientiane and look across the Mekong to Thailand. Catch a boat down the Mekong to the South, an area of Laos rarely visited, ride elephants and stay on the islands of the Mekong. Finally experience the UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang and treat yourself to some of the best cuisine in Laos while watching the sunset over the Mekong River, the perfect end to any trip.
Day 1 : Arrive Vientiane
Transfer to your hotel in Vientiane. Sightseeing this afternoon includes visits to the Patouxay Victory Monument, Wat Sisaket, Wat Phra Keo and That Luang, the most revered shrine in Laos.
Day 2 : Vientiane – Khong Island
Fly to Pakse. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier and board your cruise to Champasak. Continue by road to visit the Khmer ruins of Wat Phou. Enjoy an elephant ride to Phou Asa Hill and its ruins from Ban Khiet Ngong village before continuing to Khong Island. (B,L)
Day 3 : Khong Island – Pakse
Travel by boat through the Si Phane Done area. Visit the old French railway and locomotive and walk through the villages and countryside to the Liphi Waterfall. Cross the Mekong and drive to Kone Phapeng before continuing on to Pakse. (B,L)
Day 4 : Pakse – Luang Prabang
Fly to Luang Prabang via Vientiane. Visit the old city of Luang Prabang including Wat Mai with its five tiered roof and Wat Xieng Thong. Climb Phousy Hill for a breathtaking views over the city. (B)
Day 5 : Luang Prabang
Head to the morning market and take part in the Dawn Alms ritual with the local monks. After breakfast at a local bakery, visit the Royal Palace Museum and take a boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou caves. Enjoy a Ramayana performance tonight (B,L,D).
Day 6 : Luang Prabang
Visit the fresh local markets before continuing to Kuangsi Waterfall visiting the Hmong village Ban Na Ouane en-route. Enjoy a short walk to the waterfall where you will have time for a swim. (B)
Day 7 : Depart Luang Prabang
Transfer to Luang Prabang Airport for your onward flight. (B)
This document is designed to be read in conjunction with the other pre-departure information provided by Wendy Wu Tours including the tour itinerary as described in our brochure and/or website. It aims to provide a straightforward description of the physical activities involved in sightseeing or travelling during the tour.
If there are any particular challenges, from the length of time spent on your feet, the length of drives and flights, to the standard of remote accommodation for our more adventurous tours; they will be explained here.
All passengers must read this document to ensure the itinerary is suitable for their interests and physical capabilities. This is not your final itinerary and therefore does not mention all the sites visited. The order of sightseeing is subject to change.
