9 Days Recreational Laos Holiday
Luang Pragang-Muang Ngoy-Pakse
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Tour Type: Private Tour
Price from: US$1077 Free Inquiry
Tour Feature
- Fine-designed Laos tour route for recreation
- Classic Luang Pragang tour lead you to enjoy an authentic Laos
- Enjoy the beautiful natural view in Pakse
- Re-trace the French colonial times escorted by the local experienced tour guide
Day 1 Arrival Luang Pragang
Transfer service to hotel
Meals: No meal
Accommodation: Villa Santi Hotel ★★★★
Arrival at Luang Prabang international airport, you will meet your local tour guide, who will then transfer to your hotel.
Luang Prabang City View
Day 2 Luang Pragang
Morning alms, Wat Visoun, Wat Siengthong, Royal Palace Museum, Wat Mai
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Villa Santi Hotel ★★★★
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning alms giving ritual to saffron clad monks. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving this procession. Stop and visit fresh local markets and back to hotel for breakfast.
This morning, depart to visit Wat Visoun, the site of impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao. Then visit to the most photographed temple, Wat Xiengthong, which is located at the end of peninsular closed to the confluence of Mekong and Khan River.
This afternoon, continue to former Royal Palace, now the National Museum. Then take a visit Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief. During Pimai, the Lao New Year, the Prabang normally housed in the Royal Palace Museum is brought and put on public display in this temple.
Royal Palace
Day 3 Luang Pragang
Village visit with bamboo experience, cotton spinning, weaving, ect, Kuang Si Waterfall
Meals: Hotel breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Villa Santi Hotel ★★★★
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from hotel to the venue located inside a small village overseeing rice field to participate in the Bamboo Experience. You will be explained on usage on bamboo to make various items and also given experience to play their childhood games with metal balls, crossbow arrow. Participate in a bamboo weaving course with the guides of an expert teacher. Try with a knife to cut the bamboo into several pieces and then weave them for about an hour to complete your own mat that you will take with you as a keepsake.
Then, enjoy great time learning about using bamboo in cooking, such as: bamboo shoot soup, bamboo shoot with banana leaf with sticky rice ... Afterwards, savor your creations in the traditional Laotian house (Pavilion style).
In the afternoon, travel outskirt of Luang Prabang, driving through green rice paddies and farms. Stop for visit a few villages of H’mong and Lao Loum people. Your guide will introduce you to local people, which is a great opportunity for you to involve with their daily activities such as wooden cotton spinning, weaving, rice harvesting and green vegetable farms. On your arrival at the Kuang Si Falls, enjoy the spectacular main waterfalls surrounding of orchids inside the park and falls cascade over many calcified tiers and down several hundred feet into a series of cool, turquoise pools.
Village Visit
Day 4 Luang Pragang-Muang Ngoy
Ban Nayang Village, Nam Park Market, Pa Thok Cave, Boating trip to Muong Ngoy
Meals: Hotel breakfast
Accommodation: Ninh Ninh guesthouse – Local best
This morning, we will drive to Nong Khiew. Stop to visit Ban Nayang Village and Nam park market en route. Arriving in Nong Khiew, we will visit Pa Thok Cave and walk around to discover Nong Khiew town before embarking on boat to Muong Ngoy. Arrival and check-in Ninh Ninh guesthouse in Muong Ngoy.
Mekong River Cruise
Day 5 Muang Ngoy-Luang Prabang
Pak Ou Caves
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Villa Santi Hotel ★★★★
After breakfast, visit some local villages before walking back to Muong Ngoy. Embark on boat to cruise back Nong Khiew, from which we drive to Luang Prabang. Visit Pak Ou Caves at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers. In these 2 caves hundreds of sacred centuries-old Buddha images are displayed, which are the object of pilgrimages during the Lao New Year festivities around mid-April. Heading to Luang Prabang, check in hotel in Luang Prabang for overnight.
Pak Ou Caves
Day 6 Luang Prabang-Pakse
Boloven Plateau, Tad Fane Waterfall
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Athena Pakse Hotel ★★★★
Transfer to airport for flight to Pakse. You are welcomed by local guide, then transferred to visit Boloven Plateau. As soon as you leave Pakse the road climbs in elevation as you ascend onto the Plateau. The area of volcanic rock makes for suburb tea and coffee plantations which thrive on the rich soil and the cooler climate. Visit Tad Fane Waterfall, which just need a further 2km driving from Tad Fane, with a pleasant walk or drive through the coffee plantations. Transfer back.
Pakse
Day 7 Pakse-Don Khong
Wat Phou, 4000 Islands
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Pon Arena-Local best
After breakfast, depart for short city tour in Pakse, and then transfer to Champassak and visit the temple ruins of Wat Phou. Heading to 4000 Islands area. On arrival, check in hotel in Don Khong. Spend your time to discovery the largest island located in the Mekong River, southern Laos.
Wat Phou
Day 8 Don Khong-Pakse
Khong Island, Liphi Waterfall
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Accommodation: Athena Pakse Hotel ★★★★
After breakfast, transfer to Ban Nakasang where you start your cruise to Khong Island. Arrival and begin re-tracing the French colonial times here as many remnants (old pier, stream railway, French buildings) stand still. Continue to visit the gorgeous Liphi Waterfall, which is a must-see for waterfall-lovers. Cruise back Nakasang village. Head to your hotel in Pakse.
4000 Islands
Day 9 Departure Pakse
Transfer service to airport
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Free at leisure before transfer to international airport for departure.
Service Ends.
Price Includes
- Internal flight or train as specified
- Private transfer between the airport or railway station, attractions, and hotels
- Private licensed English speaking guide and driver service
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on sharing basis
- All attraction entrance fees as specified
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
- International air tickets or train tickets for arrival and departure
- Gratuities to your tour guide and driver at your own discretion
- Visa Fees
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours, meals, activities, and services
- Comprehensive travel insurance
Remarks:
-The reference prices are based on a group of 6 persons, with local 4- start superior accommodation
-The prices are not valid during the national holidays. Please feel free to contact us to ask the detailed prices based on your traveling dates and group size.
What our clients say
4.7/5.0 | Excellent
J
5.0
Feb 04 ,2020
It was the third tour with TopAsiaTour & once again the whole tour was amazing. Guides as usual were extremely knowledgeable, and helpful & nothing too much trouble. The whole itinerary from start to finish was very full-on, varied, and interesting having the whole group involved at some time. We were also given s in each country. Every day brought a new highlight & experience.
D
4.5
Dec 11 ,2019
A great overall trip, we were able to see the countries and learn a lot of the history in the areas. The highlights for me were the personal encounters with the local people and being able to see how they live.
J
5.0
Dec 04 ,2019
When I was researching potential tours of Southeast Asia, I was looking for Thailand (Bangkok and Chiang Mai specifically) and Cambodia (Siem Reap/Angkor Wat specifically). The other destinations on this tour were just added bonuses. I am so happy that I chose this tour; it took me to places that I have never gone to -- like Luang Prabang which I had never heard of -- even though I consider myself to be a savvy traveler. I am happy that I went to Vietnam to learn about that country's perspective on history and to marvel at the beauty of Halong Bay. This particular tour offered the right mix of culture, history, escorted adventure, and individual discovery. I highly recommend it
H
4.5
Dec 02 ,2019
Excellent trip. Great variety of activities, excellent tour leaders explaining the history of the country and region as well as temples visited. Would highly recommend to other travellers.
M
5.0
Nov 14 ,2019
Had a fantastic time in Luang Prabang. My guide Latda was great as was the driver who took us around. Wish I could have stayed longer.
V
5.0
Aug 13 ,2019
A well-planned tour took in some excellent places and sights. Hotels were to the standard expected, and some exceeded. Our tour guide, York, was superb - very knowledgeable, informative with a great sense of humour. Would certainly recommend Top Asia Tour
S
5.0
Aug 09 ,2019
It is my first time visit to Laos, and have enjoyed our trip so much. Many thanks to our guide Ms Noy, who can speak good English, had been very understanding and patient, also providing excellent support and services to our needs. We will definitely recommend the company to our family, friends and colleagues if visiting Laos anytime or again
J
5.0
Aug 06 ,2019
We really loved Thailand and Laos, the accommodation was great and the trips excellent as were both our guides the only reason for not giving 5 stars is because when we arrived in Bangkok early morning after a sleepless flight we were told our room would not be ready till 2pm. We were exhausted but had to wait in the reception for 4-5 hrs even though the hotel was half empty due to coronavirus. We did understand that is hotel's regulation. I would just like to say that our guide Ken was exceptional. He helped us to communicate with the hotel and let us check in around 10 a.m. He also would not leave us until we were at the airport with tickets in hand. I really do hope that you recognise his dedication and professionalism.
M
4.0
Jul 15 ,2019
Organized and well-paced, free time. Laos people are friendly, great food. Cultural experience along the way. Variety of interesting tours and experiences. Mekong river cruise relaxing
P
5.0
Jun 25 ,2019
Excellent
This was a great trip full of interesting people and places. It was well run and organised, so that as a single traveller I felt safe and supported throughout. The activity levels were true to form and for anyone wanting to complete an active holiday ........enjoy!
L
5.0
May 03 ,2019
Just what I expected. Another excellent trip. A few minor things to work out in the itinerary and activities but I'd have never done the types of things and understood so much about the people and the culture.
M
4.0
Apr 18 ,2019
Yes, I would recommend TopAsiaTour and use again. Lily who helped me with my booking was friendly and efficient and took her time to sort out any queries I had. She also kept contact with us during trip to ensure we had a good time. All the guide and drivers are patient and kind. TopAsiaTour offer great holidays and we would certainly use them again.
B
5.0
Apr 17 ,2019
This is an action packed adventure tour that goes off the beaten track to experience the people and culture of Laos and Cambodia. The support vehicle is peace of mind and always there if you need it. We enjoyed a couple of unique experiences away from the crowds that were real highlights of travelling with this tour operator.
J
4.0
Nov 06 ,2018
From when our guide picked us up at Bangkok until we left Laos the holiday was well organized and with a good range of activities. The guides were very knowledgeable. The only drawback to the holiday was that being vegetarian we seem to have well-cooked but rather bland tasting dishes. Eating at different restaurants meant that we quite often had similar dishes throughout the holiday.
E
5.0
Oct 25 ,2018
We loved the full itinerary with York throwing in a few little extras like stopping in a field to watch the farmers harvesting rice and thenbeing offered a chance to have a go. Good vallue for money with so much packed into the itinerary and good flights
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