Thailand Treks and Tours

Day 1: Arrival Luang Prabang
Meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel., afternoon we embark on a tour of this enthralling town climbing up Phousi hill for the excellent view of the town and sunset, and free at the night market.

Day 2: Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is the best known for its beautiful scenery and high numbers of ancient temples. This former capital has a rich variety of architecture from the old facades of French colonial homes to the glittering temple rooftops. After breakfast we will visit Royal Palace and then we embark on a tour of this enthralling town visiting Wats Xieng Thong, the Golden City monastery. Dating back to the 16th century this splendid temple is considered to be the finest in Laos. We will also visit the fine temples of Wats Mai, Vixoun, and That Luang. Later in the day we will be followed by an excursion by boat on the Mekong river to the Holy caves of Pac Ou. The caves are crammed with the images of Buddha. Along the way we’ll have a short visit Ban Xang Hai to learn about the traditional process of making local sticky rice alcolhol, it's called " Lao Lao " we will have a picnic lunch ( not included ) before returning to Luang Prabang.( B )

Day 3 : Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng
After breakfast, heading south and travel to the sleepy riverside hamlet of Vang Vieng. Vang Vieng is a small town next to Nam Song River and surrounded by jagged limestones karsts. Along the way we'll stop for lunch ( not included ) at Kasi, you will pass through villages where local children will be playing in the streams, and where the villagers weave material for sale in local markets. we will be in the city around 1500-1600pm. If we have time enough we'll also to explore the town. ( B )

Day 4: Vang Vieng –Vientiane
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Tam Chang before transfer to the sleepiest capital city "Vientiane"
Pronounced " Vieng Chane ", the capital of Laos is a slow paced, clean city. The people of Lao and in particular Vientiane could be ranked among the most friendly and honest in the world. Vientiane sits on a bend in the Mekong River amid fertile alluvial plains. At times controlled by the Bermese, Siamese, Vietnamese, and Khmers, it was made a capital city by the French in the late 19th century and the retains flavours of all its past inhabitants. Like Luang Prabang, the main attractions of Vientiane are the Wats; Pha That Luang ( the Great Sacred Stupa built in 1566 and later covered with 500kg of gold leaf ), and the Wat Sisaket. The latter is the oldest monastery in Vientiane, built in 1824. Inside the walls surrounding the main temple are niches displaying Buddha's. It is said that there are over 10.000 representations of Buddha here. The Friendship Bridge between Thailand and Laos located just outside the city. A walk along the path beside the Mekong at the sunset is always popular for travellers and locals alike.( B )

Day 5: Vientiane – Bangkok or Vietnam
This morning following breakfast at the hotel, there will be a transfer to the airport for the flight to Phnom Penh or Bangkok or also possible to cross the border to Thailand and continue by bus or train. ( B )

Trip price includes:

- English speaking guide from day 1 to day 5
- Additional meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All accommodation on twin sharing room with breakfasts
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees and permits during guided time

Trip price does not include:

- International/domestic airfares and taxes
- Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Visas and visa fees
- Entrance fees and permits during free time
- Personal expenses such as: Telephone, laundry, and bar bills
- Tips and gratuities