Highlights of Laos

Highlights of Laos 7 days | Vientiane to Luang Prabang

From the remarkably relaxed and enjoy a delicious lunch of local Day 1 : Vientiane capital of Vientiane, to enchanting, cuisine Sunday. Welcome to Laos! Enjoy an airport beautifully preserved former What's Included arrival transfer and hotel check in. Spend the capital of Luang Prabang. Discover afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight - • Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners Vientiane the spellbinding magic of Laos. • 6 nights 4 star and special class hotels Timeless temples, saffron clad • Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure Day 2 : Vientiane city tour monks and spectacular scenery transfer day 7 abound! • Guided sightseeing - Vientiane, Vang Xang, Vang Vieng, Tham Jang Caves and Luang Prabang HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS • Excursion to Khouangsi Waterfall and Trip Highlights ethnic minority villages • Half day living land farm experience • Vientiane – Explore Laos’ capital on • Escorted by English speaking Laotian tour a guided city tour including the iconic guide golden Pha That Luang and the Patuaxi • All relevant transfers and transportation in After breakfast we explore the charming and Monument private air-conditioned vehicles • Khouangsi Waterfall – Swim in the laid-back capital of Laos with a city tour. We turquoise pools, enjoy stunning scenery What's Not Included visit the oldest Buddhist monastery temple in and meet ethnic minority villagers en the country - Wat Si Saket - and the former • Tipping Kitty: USD$20-30pp, paid in USD route royal temple of Haw Pha Kaeo, built to house • Entrance Fees: USD$20-30pp, paid in • Thalat – Browse the stalls at the colourful the famed Emerald Buddha. Today it serves USD market where various hill tribes come to as the national museum of religious art. Learn • International flights and visa trade goods about Laos’ tragic past and present suffering • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend • Vang Vieng – Visit the Tham Jang Caves at the COPE Centre, an organization that you allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. and relax or opt to explore the lush works with victims of unexploded bombs and Tipping your guide is an entirely personal countryside by bicycle mines. Next visit Pha That Luang, the most gesture • Luang Prabang – Ride on a tuk-tuk important monument in Laos and a symbol of around the old town and visit the striking both Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty. ITINERARY Wat Xiengthong Monastery • Living The Land Farm Experience – We also stop to view the imposing Plough a rice paddy with a water buffalo Patuxay monument - Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe. Later in the afternoon enjoy time

Highlights of Laos - 7 days updated on 24-09-2021 03:57:34 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Highlights of Laos

Highlights of Laos exploring the hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist Day 5 : Luang Prabang plough the rice paddy with a water buffalo. sculptures scattered throughout Buddha Park. Then we enjoy a tasty lunch of traditional Lao End the day with a sunset dinner besides the dishes at the farm's Rice House, while soaking Mekong River. Overnight - Vientiane (B, D) up the spectacular views of rice terraces and mountains beyond. Day 3 : Vang Vieng

The afternoon is free for you to independently explore more of Luang Prabang. Consider visiting the sobering UXO Centre to learn more about the Second Indochina War, take in more of the city's beautiful temples or head Consider rising early this morning to view to the Ock Pop Tock weaving centre set in the daily ritual of saffron-clad monks and beautiful tropical gardens. Overnight - Luang their procession down the streets of Luang Prabang (B, L) Prabang collecting alms from the residents.

Vientiane – Vang Vieng. We leave the After breakfast this morning we hop on a Day 7 : Farewell Laos capital early and journey north through lush vintage tuk-tuk and explore the old town of Saturday. Spend the morning further countryside to Vang Vieng. Along the way we Luang Prabang. Our first stop is the bustling exploring this delightful city before hotel visit Ban Keun, famous for its salt extraction morning market where we learn about some check out and an included departure transfer plant and a village of local Lao rice wine of the local products on offer. We will then to the airport.(B) whiskey distillation. Our next stop is the busy visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its and colourful market of Thalat, where local hill low sweeping roof, representing traditional HOTELS tribes come to trade and shop. Finally we visit Laotian architecture. We end our morning at Highlighted below are some of the hotels the archaeological site of Vang Xang, which the impressive former Royal Palace which is which we frequently use on this tour, though dates back to the 11th century. Arriving at Vang now a national museum filled with ornate we reserve the right to substitute these Vieng we check in to our delightfully rustic reception rooms and spectacular artifacts. hotels to ones of a similar standard. hotel, nestled on the banks of the Nam Song Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your River. The remainder of the day offers free This afternoon we make our way to Khouangsi confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival time, perhaps opt to explore the local caves Waterfall, stopping en route at local villages information. or take a bicycle ride through the surrounding to discover the different ethnic groups in this countryside. Overnight - Vang Vieng (B, D) region. At the falls we can take in a dip in the Crowne Plaza Vientiane turquoise pools, enjoy the scenery or explore Offering a fantastic city center location, Day 4 : Tham Jang Caves the forest on one the walking trails. Overnight Crowne Plaza Vientiane is within walking - Luang Prabang (B) distance of attractions such as the Laos Day 6 : Living Land Farm National Museum and Wat Sisaket. Its guestrooms combine traditional Lao and Experience modern decor, with complimentary WiFi available throughout the hotel. A 24-hour fitness room is available for those keen to stay active or, if you’re looking to unwind, choose between a soothing spa session or the waters of the outdoor infinity pool. Two Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang. This morning restaurants serve local and international we explore the famous caves of Tham Jang cuisine, with a cosy lounge bar offering live once used by the local people as a hideout entertainment and excellent cocktails. during Chinese invasions. We observe the lifestyles of the local people at Ban Huai Ngai This morning we head into the countryside village before making our way further north to visit the Living Land Farm for a fun and to the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of hands on half day farming experience. Learn Luang Prabang. Overnight - Luang Prabang how rice is planted and cultivated in the rice (B) paddy, experience the life of a rice farmer and

Highlights of Laos - 7 days updated on 24-09-2021 03:57:34 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Highlights of Laos

Highlights of Laos

PRICES / DATES 2022

Date Twin Share Single 16 Jan USD 1,375 USD 1,855 13 Feb USD 1,375 USD 1,855 13 Mar USD 1,375 USD 1,855 10 Apr USD 1,375 USD 1,855 Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel 08 May USD 1,275 USD 1,755 05 Jun USD 1,275 USD 1,755 Santi Resort and Spa 17 Jul USD 1,275 USD 1,755 31 Jul Set just outside the main town of Luang USD 1,275 USD 1,755 14 Aug Prabang, the Santi Resort and Spa is a USD 1,275 USD 1,755 11 Sep modern property set in manicured gardens. USD 1,275 USD 1,755 25 Sep Guest rooms are set on two levels and are USD 1,275 USD 1,755 09 Oct spacious with excellent amenities. Meals USD 1,395 USD 1,875 30 Oct are served in the main restaurant and USD 1,395 USD 1,875 13 Nov the outdoor pool is perfect for a cooling USD 1,395 USD 1,875 27 Nov afternoon dip. If you need to get into town USD 1,395 USD 1,875 then take advantage of the free shuttle service that runs nearly every hour. Located on the outskirts of Luang Prabang.

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PRICES / DATES 2021

Date Twin Share Single 19 Sep USD 1,275 USD 1,755 17 Oct USD 1,395 USD 1,875 14 Nov USD 1,395 USD 1,875 19 Dec USD 1,495 USD 1,975