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| Laos Explorer |
| Programme: 10Days
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| Tour Code:
HLE 10 |
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Day 1: Highlights
of Vientiane
We enjoy a tour of Vientiane, the sleepy
capital of Laos. We visit the most important
temples of Wat That Luang, Wat Pha Kaew,
Wat Si Muang and Wat Si Saket, as well
as the Patuxai Monument. We end the day
with a classic sunset across the Mekong.
Day 2:
Vientiane to Luang
Prabang
In the morning, we take a flight to the
historic city of Luang Prabang. After
lunch, we visit some of the many important
wats, including watermelon-shaped Wat
Wisunlat, Wat Aham and Wat Saen, as well
as taking in the views from Phousi Hill.
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3: The Pak Ou Caves
After a visit to the elegant temple of Wat Xieng
Thon, we take a boat up the Mekong River to the
holy caves of Pak Ou, overflowing with ancient Buddha
images. We also visit the village of Ban Xang Hai
where the local liquor Lao Lao is produced, Ban
Phanom, a village of cotton and silk weavers and
the Saa paper village of Ban Xang Khong. |
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4: Kuang Si Falls
Today, we make an excursion to the beautiful waterfall
of Kuang Si. It is possible to take a dip here on
a hot day. On the way back to town, we stop at the
scenic village of Khamu. Dinner and overnight in
Luang Prabang.
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5: Luang Prabang to the Phonsavan
In the morning, we visit the royal palace museum
before flying east to the city of Phonsavan. We
explore town in the afternoon. |
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6: Plain of Jars and on to Vientiane
We make a trip to the puzzling Plain of
Jars to view these curious jars. We then
visit the former provincial capital of Muang
Khun, with its historic temples in partial
ruin. We then fly south to Vientiane with
free time for browsing the markets or catching
up on more sightseeing. |
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7 Pakse, Wat Phu and Mekong Islands
We transfer to the airport for a flight
south to Pakse, gateway to the south. We
take a boat cruise down the Mekong to the
stunning Khmer temple of Wat Phu, on the
slopes of Pasak Mountain before continuing
by road to Don Khong, a charming island
in the Mekong which can be explored on foot
or by bicycle. Dinner and overnight on Don
Khong. |
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8: Boat Cruise Around the 4000 Islands
Today, we take a boat trip through Si Phan Don
or 4000 Islands. We travel south to the islands
of Don Det and Don Khon, taking a walk to the
raging rapids called Li Phi Falls. We then head
by road to the Phapeng Falls near the Cambodian
border, the biggest waterfall on this stretch
of the river. We return to Don Khong for dinner
and overnight. |
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9: Bolaven Plateau and Taat Lo Waterfall
We travel north to the large town of Pakse
before heading inland and upwards to the
Bolaven Plateau, where we enjoy an elephant
trek in beautiful natural surroundings.
Later we return to Pakse, our base for dinner
and overnight. |
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10: Pakse to Vientiane
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for
a flight north back to Vientiane where the tour
ends. |
