LAOS Tour Itinerary
World Heritage Luang Prabang
Code: LAO101

Explore Mekong-side Nakorn Phanom’s unique French colonial influence
“Once a kingdom in its own right, and a center of Lane Xang culture, Luang Prabang’s mystical charms are unique to this mountainous land. Make pilgrimage to the last king’s favorite Buddhist shrine; a stone grotto nestled inside a jagged limestone mountain on the Mekong; Spend the next days exploring local markets, visiting waterfalls and UNESCO World Heritage sites among the French colonial architecture characterizing the town, once a mountain kingdom in its own right. Choose from a wide variety of fine restaurants serving local and European cuisine.”

3D / 2N ROUTING:.
Sights and Activities around World Heritage Luang Prabang
GETTING THERE: Guided service starts and ends at Luang Prabang international airport. Today travel to Luang Prabang from Chiang Rai Thailand by Mekong Cruise it is increasingly popular (2d/1n).  Daily flights are available from Bangkok and Vientiane.  Ask our destination specialists for suggestions on how best to integrate this tour into your overall itinerary.
   
Day 1:  Luang Prabang – Around World Heritage Site Temples & The Town of Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang
Around World Heritage Site Temples & The Town of Luang Prabang
Arrive in Luang Prabang. Meet your local guide upon which transfer to your hotel, then take a walking tour around the World Heritage sites, including Wat Visoun, Phousi Mountain, Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong and the National Museum. Dinner is on your own at any of the excellent eateries sprinkled around Luang Prabang. Ask your guide for suggestions, and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Meals: none
Accom: see pricing tables below
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Optional Almsgiving – Local Style Mekong Cruise – Pak Ou Buddha Caves – Optional Muang Swa Discotheque Experience – Luang Prabang
:uang Prabang, City of Temples
Participate or watch the often mist shrouded early morning local Buddhist tradition of almsgiving if you choose. Then return to the hotel for breakfast.  Drive to the boat landing to embark on a local boat to go up-river to the Pak Ou Buddha Caves, a stone grotto in the heart of a jagged limestone karst fronting onto the Mekong.  Filled with perhaps thousands of Buddha images, this shrine was a favourite place of meditation and worship of the last King of Laos. Return to town in the afternoon.

Dinner is on your own, but in the evening, if you wish, join your guide to visit the local discotheque for an experience that is part 50s prom, 70s disco and very Lao.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accom: see pricing tables below
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Khuang Sii Waterfall – Next Destination
Scenic beauty around Luang Prabang - Khuang Sii Waterfall

After breakfast drive to visit the multi-tiered Khuang Sii Waterfall.  Explore the verdant forests surrounding it and enjoy a swim in the crystal blue water if you care to.  Return to town and the airport for your flight onward.

Meals: Breakfast
Accom: none


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Rates and Other Information

World Heritage Luang Prabang (CODE: LAO101)

Tariff: in US$ per person based on twin/double sharing room and subject to North by North East ‘General Conditions and Booking Procedures’

Note: North by North East makes every effort to provide the highest quality service for the best possible price. However, in these times of volatile exchange rates and rising fuel costs prices can be subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.

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May - Sept 2008

1 pax

2 pax

3-5 pax

6 pax

7-10 pax

11-14 pax

SS

STD

410

238

192

159

179

150

40

FST

488

277

232

199

218

189

80

DLX

520

293

247

214

234

205

95

Oct 2008 – Apr 2009

1 pax

2 pax

3-5 pax

6 pax

7-10 pax

11-14 pax

SS

STD

421

252

202

170

185

156

46

FST

532

307

258

225

241

211

101

DLX

627

355

305

273

288

259

148


Price valid until 30 April 2009

Hotels:
STD: Ancient Luang Prabang or similar
FST: Les 3 Nagas or similar
DLX: Maison Souvannaphoum or similar

Price Includes:
- All domestic land, and water transportation as listed in the itinerary
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- All accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Insurance
- All entrance fees
- Government Taxes and VAT

Price Does Not Include:
- International air tickets
- Lao VISA fee (30-42$) depending on nationality
- Airport departure taxes and fees
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Items not listed in the itinerary
  
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