CODE LART018E

JEWELS OF THE VALIDITY 01.10.20 – 30.09.21 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS TYPE Private Roundtrip

START Daily HOUAY XAI – PAKBENG –

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I. HIGHLIGHTS

 River Cruise on the mystique Mekong  Luang Prabang former royal capital and spiritual center of .  The multi-tiered turquoise-colored of Kuang Si Waterfall

II. TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 1 HOUAY XAI – PAKBENG, MEKONG CRUISE - From Oct to Apr the cruise departs every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. - From May to Sep the cruise departs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Leave the Houay Xai pier and cruise downstream on one of our boats. On the way, the boat will take its first stop in Pak Tha, to have the voyage documents signed. The second stop will be to visit a Kamu village along the Mekong River at Ban Houey Phalam. Lunch is served on board. The boat will arrive in Pakbeng before the night. Overnight in Pakbeng. (only English speaking crew during the cruise) (L,) MEKONG CRUISE Overnight in PAKBENG DAY 2 PAKBENG – LUANG PRABANG, MEKONG CRUISE As we make our way down the river, we will pass areas of unspoiled forest supporting little villages along the riverbank. We will visit a fishing village and a rice wine-making village and perhaps even taste some the beverage known as Lao Lao (rice whiskey). We’ll also stop to see the famous Pak Ou caves, filled with hundreds of Buddha images of all styles and sizes. The lower cave, known as Tham Ting, is naturally lit, but the upper cave, Tham Phum, is deeper and darker, so watch your step. (Both caves are accessible by stairs.) This journey will end at Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Transfer to your hotel without guide (B, L,) MEKONG CRUISE Overnight in LUANG PRABANG DAY 3 LUANG PRABANG CITY EXPLORER Start at 8:00am

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Enjoy a leisurely tour around the told quarters of Luang Prabang starting with the Morning Market, full of fresh produce and exotic delicacies from farmers coming from small provincial villages to get a real taste of local life. Walking along the city main street, we will visit the National Museum once home to the Laotian Royal Family, it is famous as Luang Prabang’s main boulevard. Continue to the picturesque stupa of Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, followed by a visit to Wat Xienthong, “The Temple of the Golden City” considered the finest in all of Laos. Get the heart-rate going with a small hike up to the Phou Si Mountain for a breathtaking view of the entire city. (B,) CITY TOUR Overnight in LUANG PRABANG DAY 4 LUANG PRABANG – KUANG SI WATERFALLS Wake up before dawn to observe a long standing sacred Lao tradition and Buddhist ritual “Tak Bat” (Almsgiving), where monks dressed in saffron-coloured robes line up to receive food offerings from devout Buddhists along the street. While it is possible to observe this special tradition, tourist are expected to be respectful and be mindful that it must be observed in silence and peace. Get a glimpse of the real Laotian daily life with a visit to the bustling and chaotic local market, Phousi Market. Travel by car to reach our main highlight of the day, the multi-tiered turquoise-colored Kuang Si Waterfall, deemed one of the most beautiful waterfalls in South-east Asia. Here you can also visit the Bears Rescue Centre to see Asiatic bears rescued from illegal poaching and trading. Get to see the fascinating world of Lao textiles come alive with a visit to Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre. Offering free guided tours where you can meet the expert village weavers and have the option to take a class in weaving and dyeing for a truly unforgettable experience.

Tips: Stop for an ice-cream at Buffalo Dairy with ice-creams made from real buffalo milk! (B,) WATERFALLS Overnight in LUANG PRABANG DAY 5 DEPARTURE Free leisure before transfer to the airport for departure. Without guide (B,) DEPARTURE

— END OF SERVICES — III. RATES TOUR PRICE OCTOBER 2020 — SEPTEMBER 2021

PAX SUPERIOR DELUXE

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1 pax in SGL 765 USD 948 USD

2 pax 465 USD 557 USD

3 – 6 pax 433 USD 525 USD

7+ pax 410 USD 502 USD

Single Supplement 206 USD 298 USD Rates mentioned above are based on sharing Twin or Double and per person. Please add Single Supplement for any odd number of pax or pax requesting SGL rooms ACCOMMODATION CITY SUPERIOR DELUXE

Sanctuary Pakbeng The Grand Pakbeng Pakbeng Superior Mekong Villa

Sanctuary Le Bel Air Luang Prabang Superior Garnier Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be booked within the same hotel category without surcharge/reduction. If no hotel in same category available, we preserve the right to apply a surcharge for any higher category or a reduction for any lower category. All hotel ratings are according to the local accreditation authority. Compulsory surcharges and meal options apply during peak holiday period such as Christmas, May 1st, New Years and Chinese New Year. These will be advised at the time of booking or at any time should the hotel apply on an ad hoc basis.

SERVICES INCLUDED SERVICES EXCLUDED SERVICES All described sightseeing as in program above International air tickets Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle Flights & visa fees Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast Travel Insurance in all kinds English-speaking local guides Meals not mentioned in itinerary Admission fees to indicated sights Compulsory Meals Meals mentioned in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, Drinks during Meals D=dinner) Tip, drinks, any personal expenses Domestic gov’t tax and service charge Early check-in and late check-out

PCM: LART018E SUP 2020-21 LART018E DLX 2020-21

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