| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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 | ||
| Visit tea and coffee plantations at Paksong and the Tadfane waterfall. Overnight in Pakse. | ||
| Day 6: Pakse Departure | ||
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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8:00: | 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. |
| 12:00: | 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 | |
| 17:00: | 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. | |
| Day 2: Hue - Danang -Hoi An | ||
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7:00: | 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. |
| 12:00: | Lunch at restaurant in Hue | |
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13:00 | 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. |
| 18:00: | Dinner at Phou Hoi Garden. Overnight at Hotel at Hoi An | |
| Day 3: Hoi An - Danang - Hue | ||
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8:00: | 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. |
| 12:00: | 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 | |
| 18:00: | Dinner at An Bich Restaurant or restaurant in the hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Free to explore the city | |
| Day 4: Hue - Lao Bao - Savannakhet - Mukdahan | ||
| 7:00: | Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Savannakhet on the same route. | |
| 12:00: | Lunch at local restaurant in Muang Phin, Continue drive to Savannakhet. | |
| 16:00: | Arrive Savannakhet, check out at the border, Have a nice trip. |
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