GRACE OF LAOS FAMILY TOUR – 5 DAYS

* BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival – Vientiane – Sightseeing Tour
Day 2: Vientiane City Tour – Flight to Luang Prabang – Sightseeing Tour
Day 3: Luang Prabang Sightseeing Tour to Pak Ou Cave – Boat Trip on Mekong River
Day 4: Luang Prabang Sightseeing Tour to Khuangsi Waterfall
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Departure.

Day 1: Laos Family Holiday and Tour from Vientiane to Luang Prabang:  Arrival – Vientiane City Package Tours

Upon arrival at Wattay Airport, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we begin our orientation walking tour of the Lao capital, and finishing with a relaxing drink overlooking a Mekong River sunset. 
Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2: Laos Family Holiday and Tour from Vientiane to Luang Prabang: Vientiane Sightseeing Tour – Flight to Luang Prabang – Sightseeing and City Tours (B/-/-)

AM: After breakfast, we embark upon a tour of the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket which contains thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and you will have the opportunity to take pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. From there, we visit the ‘Morning Market’, where one can find an array of antiquities, handmade textiles and gifts.

PM: The rest of the afternoon will be spent visiting the National Museum (closed Tuesdays), which boasts a collection of antique items and tells the history of Laos’s fighters and leaders from the Ancient times through to the new revolution period. We then board a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. On arrival, we transfer you to your hotel. After a short rest, we will stroll around the Night Market, where you will find a lovely selection of local handmade textiles. We then hike to the top of Mount Phousi for an exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa and beautiful panoramic views of the sun setting over the city and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Laos Family Holiday and Tour from Vientiane to Luang Prabang: Luang Prabang Sightseeing Package Tours to Pak Ou Caves – Cruise Trip on Mekong River (B/-/-)

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour of the city’s oldest temple, Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai and Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low, representing the classical architecture of Luang Prabang.

We then embark on a boat journey upstream along the Mekong River, which gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. En route, we stop at the village of Bản Xanghai, where local rice wine is produced. On our return, we stop at the local villages of Bạn Xiengmene and Bạn Chân then continue to see the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun. Once back in Luang Prabang city we take a short drive to Bản Phanom, famous for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Laos Family Holiday and Tour from Vientiane to Luang Prabang: Luang Prabang Sightseeing Trips to Kuangsi Waterfall – Sightseeing Tours (B/-/-)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual. You can also visit the morning Phosi Market where you canl see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will have the opportunity to visit the local village of the Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Ban Ou, and Ban Thapene villages.

After visiting the villages, we then drive to the beautiful Kuangsi Waterfalls where you may to wish cool in the inviting pools or walk along the forest paths. We return to Luang Prabang by the late evening in time for the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 5: Laos Family Holiday and Tour from Vientiane to Luang Prabang: Luang Prabang Package Tours – Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast, we visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace. It displays a collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market. You will then be transferred to the airport for your flight.

End of Services!

* Inclusive of above prices:
•Transportation in private
•Accommodation in twin shared room
•Domestic air ticket as stated only
•Boat trip as stated in above sights
•English speaking guide
•Admission fee to indicated sights
•Meals: daily breakfast at the hotel
•Gov’t tax and service charge

•Luggage handling and drinking water

* Exclusive of above prices:
•Visa stamping fee on arrival
•Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
•Travel Insurance in all kinds
•Lunch or dinner unless where stated
•Single room (quoted separately)
•Other foreign language guides
•Peak tourist season or special event rates
•Child or adult in triple sharing room
•Tip, drinks and other personal expenses

* Additional Remarks:
•Itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and room availability.
•Hotels listed in above might not be up to the standard of your expectation, especially in the remote area where the limitation of accommodation.
•Prices are subject to change in case of the VAT or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations.