Vientiane
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Code:Lotus Lao -01 |
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Day 1: Arrive Vientiane |
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Pick up clients from Airport or Friendship bridge,transfer to hotel for check-in.City tour ofVientiane to included: Wat Sisaket, the oldest standing temple in Vientiane housing many important documents and treasures, including 6,840 Buddha images. Across the road we visit Hor Prakaew, home of the Emerald Buddha (Prakaew) and a museum with the most extensive collection of Buddhist artifacts in the country, Next is the opportunity to photograph and/or climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city at Pratuxay (Victory Gate), the monument was modeled after the Arc de Triumph in Paris yet retains its Laotian identity with traditional decorative motifs. Visit That Luang (The Great Sacred Stupa) said to contain relics of the Lord Buddha and is the country’s most cherished religious monument, the largest Buddhist festival of the year is held here on the 12th month of the Buddhist calendar. |
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Lunch at local restaurant |
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Visit Central Market (Talad Sao) to shop for famous Lao silk, cotton, wood carvings, etc drive to visit Ban Nongbuathong weaving village
Dinner with Lao traditional show, overnight at hotel. |
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Day 2 : Vientiane-Departure |
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After breakfast, free at leisure….Transfer to Wattay airport or Mittaphab Friendship Bridge for departure to next destination
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Vientiane – Vangvieng
Duration:3 days / 2 nights
Code: Lotuslao 02 |
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Day 1: Arrive Vientiane |
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Pick up clients from Airport or Friendship bridge,transfer to hotel for check-in. City tour ofVientiane to included: Wat Sisaket, the oldest standing temple in Vientiane housing many important documents and treasures, including 6,840 Buddha images. Across the road we visit Hor Prakaew, home of the Emerald Buddha (Prakaew) and a museum with the most extensive collection of Buddhist artifacts in the country, Next is the opportunity to photograph and/or climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city at Pratuxay (Victory Gate), the monument was modeled after the Arc de Triumph in Paris yet retains its Laotian identity with traditional decorative motifs. Visit That Luang (The Great Sacred Stupa) said to contain relics of the Lord Buddha and is the country’s most cherished religious monument, the largest Buddhist festival of the year is held here on the 12th month of the Buddhist calendar. |
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Lunch at local restaurant. |
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Day 2:Viantiane-Vangvieng |
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Drive to Vangvieng through Thangon, visiting Ban Keun, a local salt extraction village. Short boat cruise on the artificial lake at Namngum Dam. Continue the drive to Vanvieng with stops for photos at Nam Leek, Huaymo. Arrive Vangvieng and some free time for panoramic photos at Nam Song. Overnight in Vangvieng. |
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After breakfast Walk to visit Tam Jang cave with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Drive back to Vientiane, stopping at Vangsangarcheology site which is over a thousand years old. Arrive Vientiane, Transfer to Wattay airport or Mittaphab Friendship Bridge for departure to your next destination.
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Relaxing Luangprabang
Duration: 4days / 3nights
Code: Lotuslao 03 |
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Day 1: Arival Luangprabang |
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Fly to Luangprabang from Vientiane/ Bangkok, or Chiangmai Transfer to hotel, then City sightseeing tour of World Heritage listed Luangprabang to include old royal temples: Wat Visoun and That Makmo water melon stupa, with a large Buddha statue and many ancient wooden and bronze Buddha images collected from the ruins of temples in northern Laos. Visit the most beautiful temple in the city with its classical mosaic decoration at Wat Xieng Thong. Absorb the scenery overlooking the heart of the city from Phousi Hill then enjoy shopping at the lively street evening market at Sisavang Vong Road. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 2: Luangprabang - Pak Ou Cave |
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Transfer to the pier for boat trip on the Mekong River to visit Tamting / Pak Ou cave with thousands of antique Buddha images. On return, stop to visit Ban Sanghai local rice whisky distillation village and ancient pottery village. Drive to visit Ban Phanom Tai Lu hand weaving village and Sa paper maker at Ban Xieng Leck. Free leisure time to experience the old town. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 3: Luangprabang - Kuangsi waterfall |
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Drive 30km south of Luangprabang to visit Tad Kuangsi waterfall deep in the forest. Then visit local villages of: Lao Loum, Lao Kang and Lao Soung (the three main ethnic groups of Lao). Picnic lunch On return to Luangprabang, free time to shop and wander. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 4: Luangprabang - Departure |
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Early morning to join or just watch local people for Tak Bat (alms giving to local monks) as part of the ancient culture. Visit to the former Royal Palace which is now the National Museum including gifts to the Royals. Transfer to Luangprabang airport for flight to next destination
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Vientiane - Vangvieng - Xiengkhouang - Luangprabang
Duration: 05 nights / 06 days
Code: Lotuslao 04 |
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Day 1: Arrive Vientiane |
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Pick up clients from Airport or Friendship bridge,transfer to hotel for check-in. City tour ofVientiane to included: Wat Sisaket, the oldest standing temple in Vientiane housing many important documents and treasures, including 6,840 Buddha images. Across the road we visit Hor Prakaew, home of the Emerald Buddha (Prakaew) and a museum with the most extensive collection of Buddhist artifacts in the country, Next is the opportunity to photograph and/or climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city at Pratuxay (Victory Gate), the monument was modeled after the Arc de Triumph in Paris yet retains its Laotian identity with traditional decorative motifs. Visit That Luang (The Great Sacred Stupa) said to contain relics of the Lord Buddha and is the country’s most cherished religious monument, the largest Buddhist festival of the year is held here on the 12th month of the Buddhist calendar |
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Lunch at local restaurant. |
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Visit Central Market (Talad Sao) to shop for famous Lao silk, cotton, wood carvings, etc drive to visit Ban Nongbuathong weaving village Dinner with Lao traditional show, overnight at hotel. |
| Day 2: Vientiane - Vangvieng (150km about 3 hours) |
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Drive to Vangvieng through ThaNgon, visiting Ban keun a local salt extraction village, Continue to Vangvieng with stop for take a photos at Namleek, |
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Arrive VangVieng, Check – in Hotel, lunch at the local restaurant. |
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Visit Thamchang cave with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, free time for panoramic photos at NamSong river, dinner & overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 3: Vangvieng - Xiengkhouang (250km about 5hours) |
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After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Xiengkhunag Visit the Plain of Jars is situated on the Xiengkhuang Plateau in North central Laos,the site is comprised of thousands of stone jars, varying in height from one to over three meters, In clusters of up 300 jars. Lunch & dinner at local restaurant, overnight at the hotel |
| Day 4: Xiengkhouang - Luangprabang (306km about 7hours) |
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After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Luangphrabang, on the way visit local Villages, lunch at local restaurant. Arrive Luangphrabang, check-in hotel, City sightseeing tour of World Heritage listed Luangprabang to include old royal temples: Wat Visoun and That Makmo water melon stupa, with a large Buddha statue and many ancient wooden and bronze Buddha images collected from the ruins of temples in northern Laos. Absorb the scenery overlooking the heart of the city from Phousi Hill then enjoy shopping at the lively street evening market at Sisavang Vong Road. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 5: Luangprabang - Pak Ou Cave |
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After breakfast, Visit the most beautiful temple in the city with its classical mosaic decoration at Wat Xieng Thong.then down to the pier for boat trip on the Mekong River to visit Tamting / Pak Ou Cave with thousands of antique Buddha images. On return, stop to visit Ban Sanghai local rice whisky distillation village and ancient pottery village. Drive to visit Ban Phanom Tai Lu hand weaving village and Sa paper maker at Ban Xieng Leck, overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 6: Luangprabang Departure |
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Early morning to join or just watch local people for Tak Bat (alms giving to local monks) as part of the ancient culture. Visit to the former Royal Palace which is now the National Museum including gifts to the Royals. Walking tour around the old town and exploring the old architecture or relaxing at a tasty Lao coffee shop. Transfer to Luangprabang airport for flight to next destination.
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Pakse - Muangkhong - Ubol Rachathani
Duration: 5 nights / 6 days
Code: Lotuslao05 |
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Day 1: Pakse - Watphou Champasak |
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Arrive Pakse from Lao-Thai border by land or by airfrom Vientiane or Siemreap, Cambodia. Transfer to pier for a boat trip to Champasack to visit Oum Mong on the Mekong, then drive to see pre-Angkor Wat Phou from the Khmer period. Overnight in Champassack. |
| Day 2: Champasak - Muang Khong |
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Cross the Mekong River and drive south to the Khong Islands, visiting Khiet Ngong for elephant riding. Overnight in Muangkhong |
| Day 2: Champasak - Muang Khong |
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Excursion by boat to Ban Khone, visiting Don Det fishing village, old French port and the only locomotive in Laos, plus the wonderful Somphamit / Liphi waterfalls. Then by boat to Ban Phiengdi. Drive back to Muangkhong to overnight. |
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Day 4: Muang Khong - Tadlo |
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Drive to the largest waterfall in S-E Asia at Khonphapheng, then to Tadlo through the Bolaven Plateau with stops to visit local village of Ban Houey, Houn Katou tribe, Thateng for Nge and Alak tribes. Overnight in Tadlo. |
| Day 5: Tadlo - Pakse |
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Visit tea and coffee plantations at Paksong and the Tadfane waterfall. Overnight in Pakse. |
| Day 6: Pakse Departure |
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Transfer to Chongmek on the Lao/Thai border or Pakse airport for departure to next destination.
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Mukdahan - Savannakhet - Hue - Danang - Hoi An
Duration: 3 night / 4 days
Code: lotuslao06 |
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Day 1: Mukdahan - Savannakhet - Lao Bao - Hue |
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Lunch at local restaurant(Muang Phin alternative) then drive to Dansavanh border Lao side for Lao Bao on Vietnam side. Check in, Continue drive to Hue. |
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Lunch at local restaurant(Muang Phin alternative) then drive to Dansavanh border Lao side for Lao Bao on Vietnam side. Check in, Continue drive to Hue |
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Arrive Hue, Hue Citadel has been recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO since December 1993, Hue Royal Musical (Nha nhac) has been declared as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage since November 2003, explore more of Vietnam life with the effected of Royal life, garden house in Hue is one of them. quot; Garden house" is a typical and unique characteristic of Hue city. Your will visit the traditional handicraft village: Thuy Xuan Hat - Incense making village, your will see how Hue Hat (non Hue) and Vietnamese long skirt( Ao Yai) - a symbolized for the beauty of Hue lady. Dinner at local restaurant, overnigth at Hotel. |
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Day 2: Hue - Danang -Hoi An |
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Breakfast at hotel. Short excursion to boat port. Then the Dragon boat will take you along the peaceful Huong River to Hon Chen Temple, Thien Mu Pagoda King is situated on Ha Khe Hill, on the left bank of the Perfume River, in Huong Long Village, 5km from center of Hue City.It was built in 1601. In 1710, Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu had a great bell cast (2.5m high; 3,285kg) and believed to be heard over 10 KM when the bell was hit. Admire the beautiful landscapes. Then we head to suburb to visit King Khai Dinh Tomb The construction of the tomb was started on September 4th, 1920 and lasted for 11 years. The overall construction of the tomb is an emerging rectangular structure with 127 steps, leaning against the mountain.- Entering the tomb area, one should climb a 37 steps gate with the biggest dragons in the country forming the side walls. In the courtyard, line two rows of left and right altar built according to traditional configuration of "double storeys with eight roofs", but all the rafters are made of reinforced concrete. It is the result of the interminglement of many architectural trends: European and Asian, as well as ancient and modern. |
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Lunch at restaurant in Hue |
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Excursion to Danang the 4th biggest city of Vietnam. Danang City is located in middle of Central Vietnam, separated from Laos by the western Truong Son Mountains, 108km from Hue. Danang is located in the zone of typical tropical monsoon, temperate and equable climate, average temperature is about 26ºC. Danang is an ancient land, closely related with the Sa Huynh cultural traditions. Many imposing, palaces, towers, temples, citadels and ramparts, the vestiges from 1st to 13th are still to be seen in Cham Museum. Then head to Hoi An around 2.30 hrs drive through scenic of Danang Bay and Landscape. |
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Dinner at Phou Hoi Garden. Overnight at Hotel at Hoi An |
| Day 3: Hoi An - Danang - Hue |
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Breakfast at hotel. Charming Hoi An. Known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports and today it still retains that special old-world feel. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Quarter and try some of the local specialties. Hoi An is also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to do it. Visit one of the most stunning sights in the Hoi An area, and a UNESCO World Heritage recognized site such as ancient merchants’ houses, a Phuc Kien Temple, the famous Japanese Covered Bridge built in 1953 and a colorful riverside market. Visit a workshop where artisans make Hoi An’s famous lanterns. Excursion back on the same route to Danang visit Cham Museum which you could explore many imposing, palaces, towers, temples, citadels and ramparts, the vestiges from 1st to 13th, showing the civilization of Cham Kingdom in the past. |
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Lunch at Kin Du Village Restaurant in Danang. Then drive to Hue. Visit Throne Palace then free at leisure to explore and shop for local products at local market Dong Ba Market |
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Dinner at An Bich Restaurant or restaurant in the hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Free to explore the city |
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Day 4: Hue - Lao Bao - Savannakhet - Mukdahan |
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Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Savannakhet on the same route. |
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Lunch at local restaurant in Muang Phin, Continue drive to Savannakhet. |
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Arrive Savannakhet, check out at the border, Have a nice trip.
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Northern Vietnam A World Heritage Area Vientiane - Vinh -Hanoi - Halong
Duration: 4 nights / 5 days
Tour Code: lotuslao07 |
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Day 1: Vientiane - Vinh |
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Meet guide at Wattay Airport/Friendship Bridge(Lao Side); transfer to route No 13th south via Vientiane Capital, to Muang Lak Sao via a beautiful scene of Phouphamaan Conservation Area in Bolikhamxay Province. Lunch at loca restaurant Excursion to Laos- Vietnam International Check Point ( Namphao Checkpoint) then continue to Vinh, Dinner at local Restaurant and overnight at hotel. |
| Day 2: Vinh - Halong Bay |
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Breakfast at hotel, drive to Halong Bay, 180 km east of Hanoi, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. |
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Lunch at the restaurant. Excursion to Muang Hon Gai of Halong Bay Area. On the way you will discover the living lifestyle and agriculture of Vietnamese farmers. Visit Handicapped Vocational Training Center. Arrival Halong Bay, check in Hotel. |
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Dinner at local Restaurant. Free at leisure. |
| Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi |
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Breakfast at hotel. Take a wooden boat discover Halong Bay. Lunch on boat. |
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Transfer back to leave for Hanoi the capital of Vietnam, On the way to Hanoi; Visit Dong Trieu ceramic and pottery village and Exhibition Center to promote Vietnamese Exporting. |
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Arrive Hanoi. Visit the Van Mieu Temple (Temple of Literature) – The first university of Vietnam, built in 11th century. |
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Check in Hotel. Dinner at local restaurant. |
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Day 4: Hanoi - Vinh |
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Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh and his wooden house in a respect manner towards the greatest leader of the country. |
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Visit One Pillar Pagoda, which is one of the most beautiful temple in Vietnam as well Kuanseu temple a holly temple of Vietnamese people. |
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Lunch at local restaurant. Drive to Vinh. |
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Dinner at hotel. Free at leisure to explore Vinh city at night time. |
| Day 5: Vinh - Vientiane |
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Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Laos-Vietnam Border Cau Treo checks point. Drive to Lak Sao then back to Vientiane Capital. |
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Lunch at local restaurant. |
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Arrival Vientiane with good luck.
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Discover Mekong
Duration: 11 nights / 12 days
Code: lotuslao08 |
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Day 1: Chiangkong - Houaysai |
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Cross the border from Chiang Khong, Thailand to enter Laos at Huaysai. Tours to the small cities of Huaysai and Ban Nam Jang Leantean tribe. Overnight in Huaysai. |
| Day 2: Houaysai - Pakbeng |
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Transfer by local transport and board a boat (with cover) on the Mekong River to Pakbeng (7-8 hours) with stops to visit local villages along the riverside. Overnight in Pakbeng |
| Day 3: Pakbeng - Luangprabang |
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Continue to journey down the Mekong River to Luangprabang (about 8 hours). Visit Thamting / Pak Ou cave and Ban Sang Hai rice whisky distillation village and ancient pottery site on the way. Transfer and overnight in Luangprabang. |
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Day 4: Luangprabang |
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Cultural tour of World Heritage listed Luangprabang including: the Former Royal Palace (National Museum), ancient temples of Wat Visoun and That Makmo, Wat Aham and Ban Phanom, silk and cotton weaving village. In the afternoon: visit Hmong market, Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong then a short walk to Wat Sene or the old town. Walk up Phousi Hill for the superb city view and sunset over the Mekong River. Shopping at night market along the Sisavangvong street. Overnight in Luangprabang. |
| Day 5: Luangprabang - Khouangsi Waterfall |
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Early morning, watch alms givingto the local monks in the quite morning streets. Excursion to spectacular Kouang Si water falls deep in a forest, with its limestone weirs and clear pools. Pass through local villages with their traditional hydro rice mills. Picnic lunch by the fall. Return to Luangprabang. Free time to explore the city. Overnight in Luangprabang |
| Day 6: Luangprang - Vangvieng |
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Drive to Vangvieng with stops to visit local hill tribe villages. Visit Tam Jang cave. Free time to explore Vangvieng and relax by Nam Song or photograph superb views of the mountains similar to Kuiline in China. Overnight in Vangvieng. |
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Day 7: Vangvieng - Vientiane |
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Drive to Vientiane. Stop to visit Vangsang archeology site. Arrive Vientiane.
City tour of Vientiane to include: historical museum, Wat Sisaket, Ho Prakeo, Patuxai and That Luang Stupa. Dinner with Lao traditional show |
| Day 8: Vientiane - Pakse |
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A long drive to Pakse via Thakek, Savannakhet on Route 13 with stops for photos at Namkading. Overnight in Pakse. |
| Day 9: Pakse - Muang Khong |
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Drive to visit pre-Angkor temple of Wat Phou, visit Oum Mong. Overnight in Muangkhong. |
| Day 10: Muang Khong |
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Braekfast at hotel, excursion by boat boat to Ban Khone, visiting Don Det fishing village, walk to visit old French port and the lone locomotive, visit somphamit/ Liphi waterfall, boat to Ban Phiengdi, drive back and overnight in Muangkhong |
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Day 11: Muang Khong - Tadlo |
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Drive to the largest water fall in SE Asia at Khonphapheng, then to Khietngong for elephant ride; continue to Tadlo through the Bolaven Plateau with stops to visit local villages, and coffee plantations. Overnight in Tadlo |
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Day 12: Tadlo - Chongmek |
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Transfer to Chongmek on the Lao/Thai border or Pakse airport for departure to next destination.
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Caravan Tour
You drive your own vehicle – we provide the guide.
China – Laos – Thailand
Duration: 01 night/ 02 days
Code: Lotuslao CT-01 |
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Day 1: Arrive Boten - Luangprabang |
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Arrive Boten from Bohan at 08:00am. Meet Local guide for all documentation, clearance at immigration, Begin to explore Northern Laos including visit to local hill tribe villages to the world heritage town of Luangprabang 300km, via Udomxai . Overnight in Luangprabang.
City tours of the charming city of Luangprabang to include: the Former Royal Palace, Phousi Hill, Wat Visoun, Wat Aham and Wat Xiengthong. Drive south to Kuangsi Waterfall .On the way back visit hand weaving village at Ban Phanom. Overnight in Luangprabang. |
| Day 2: Luangprabang - Vientiane – Departure |
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Full day drive overland to Vientiane, around 400km, stopping for photo opportunities with superb mountain views via Vangvieng.Short sightseeing in Vientiane including: Wat Sisaket, Ho Prakeo, That Luang and Patuxai, Talatsao central market.
Drive to Mitaphab Friendship Bridge, clear immigration for departure to Nongkhai, Thailand.
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Caravan Tours
Cross Country Thailand - Laos - Vietnam
Duration: 02 Nights 03 Days
Code: Lotuslao CT 02 |
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Day 1: Chongmek – Pakse - Wat Phou - Khong Islands |
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Arrive Vang Tao from Chongmek Thailand at 08:00am. Meet local guide for assistance with documentation and clearance at immigration, Begin your exploration of southern Laos including visits to: Pre-Angkor Wat Phou of the Khmer period and the Khong Islands. Arrive Khong Island. Overnight in Khong Islands. |
| Day 2: Khong Islands - Khone Phapheng Waterfall - Bolaven Plateau - Pakse |
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Your second day will include: Khone Phapheng the largest waterfall in SE Asia. Drive back to Pakse with stops and to visit the Bolaven Plateau tea and coffee plantations and local villages. Overnight in Pakse. |
| Day 3: Pakse - Savan - Dansavanh (Lao Bao) |
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Full day overland drive to Lao Bao around 500km. via Savannakhet. Stops and visits to local villages. Arrive Dansavanh (Lao Bao) Lao - Vietnamese Border checkpoint, after clearance of vehicle documents at immigration, depart to Hue (Vietnam) for next part of your tour.
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Nam Ha forest Camp
with Khmu & Akha Guides in Luang Namtha Province
Duration: 2 nights/ 3 days
Code: lotuslao ECT-01 |
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Day 1: Luang Namtha Camp |
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Depart Luang Namtha by tuk tuk driving north into the Nam Ha protected Area. Meet our village guides/forest interpreters at Nammat Kao village. Hike into the mountains of Nam Ha, taking time to learn about plants and animals. Collect wild herbs and vegetables for dinner. Cook over open fire with Khmu hosts. Fall asleep to the sounds of the forest |
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Wake up early to watch the sunrise from atop the mountain above the camp. Explore nearby forests or help village cooks prepare breakfast. Learn how to make bird calls. Depart on a moderate walk through the Nam Ha jungle. Arrive at Nammat Mai village (Akha ethnic group). Tour the village or just relax and enjoy the simplicity of Akha village life. Share a meal of fresh organic foods with village hosts. Relieve your body’s aches with traditional Akha massage. Retire to the village lodge for a good night’s rest. |
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Day 3 : Return to Luangnamtha |
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Descend from the Nam Ha mountains through colorful forests, catching spectacular views of Luang Namtha. Arrive in Luang Namtha by foot, following the same path used daily by villagers taking their forest products and crafts to market
Accommodation & food
- Lodges with common rooms, one for men and one for women
- Common bathroom facilities available, bathing in nearby stream
- Local Lao cuisine. Typical meal includes chicken, soup, sticky rice, vegetables and chili. Vegetarian food is available upon request.
Level of Difficulty & Safety Moderate-Difficult: Hiking in the Nam NPA is moderately difficult, with some uphill climbs involved. Trekkers must be in good shape.
What to Bring 1-2 changes of clothes, sandals for village, good shoes for hiking, sarong for bathing (required for women), mosquito repellent, flashlight, sunscreen/hat, camera, money to purchase handicrafts. Please wear pants and shirt with sleeves during the trek.
Includes
Local meals, water, accommodation, transport to/form Luang Namtha city, local village guide(s) and English speaking guide(s) and Nam Ha Protected Area permits
Group size
Group size is a minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 8 guests. For groups smaller than four, please check first.
Village Benefits Villagers benefit by providing guide services, meals, accommodation, and handicrafts
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Kong Lor Cave
Home Stay in Khammouane Province
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
Code: lotuslaos ECT-02 |
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Day 1: Transfer and forest walk |
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Departing Thakhek by local transport, an English speaking guide will accompany you on the three hour trip to Na Him village, the gateway to Konglor cave. After checking into the local guesthouse, your local guide will take you to the protected forest to visit two impressive waterfalls. Your guide will teach you about the forest and its wildlife and will organize a picnic lunch for you. In the late afternoon you will return to your guest house for an overnight stay in Ban Na Hin, with time to explore the local market and town. |
| Day 2: Konglor cave / village home-stay |
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Following breakfast you travel by local transport to Konglor village, a journey of three hours. After exploring the village, you now walk to the cave entrance. Using a local boat you will travel 7.5km through the cave to the valley beyond, stopping to observe stalactites and other limestone formations. The cave is still used by local villagers as an access route. Following a picnic lunch you will continue on the Ban Natan (or return to Konglor) for your overnight home-stay. There will be ample time to wander around the village and observe traditional activities such as weaving and rice polishing. In the evening the villagers will organise a traditional Baci ceremony for you. |
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Day 3: Return to Na Hin |
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Leaving the village you will return to Ban Na Hin where you guide can assist with you onward trave
Accommodation & food
- Lodges with one common room
- Common bathroom facilities available, Public bathing (women need a sarong)
-vLocal Lao cuisine. Typical meal includes chicken, soup, sticky rice, vegetables and chili. Vegetarian food is available upon request.
Level of Difficulty & Safety
Easy: Light walking involved. Tour added safety: tour companies should bring life vests for their guests, especially for children, elderly people and those who cannot swim.
What to Bring
1 Change of clothes, sandals for village, good shoes for hiking, sarong for bathing (required for women), mosquito repellent, flashlight, sunscreen/hat, camera, money to purchase handicrafts. Please wear pants and shirt with sleeves during the trek.
Includes
Local meals, water, accommodation, transport to/form Khammouane, local guide(s).
Village Benefits
Villagers benefit by providing guide services, meals, accommodation, handicrafts and boat transportation.
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Optional Tours
EXTENSION ECO-TOURS |
There are many opportunities to discover the ‘real’ heart of Laos through more adventurous ecological tour options, including: trekking (from easy to moderate), canoeing, and bicycling, even forest trips on the back of an elephant. There are opportunities to stay with villagers, to join them in traditional meals, witness first hand how they spend their daily lives and see how they use food, herbs, medicines and other products from the forest for their daily survival.
Areas in Laos have won international awards for eco-tourism. Enter remote caves, explore pristine forests, travel on rivers, and have the chance to see rare plants, animals and bird life. |
