Upon arrival at Houeixay border from Chiang
Khong (Thailand), after crossing Mekong
river, your Laotian tour guide will transfer
you directly to the local pier. Embark on a
traditional boat to Pakbeng. En route, stop
over to visit Lao Lu at Ban Pak Tha and
H’Mong village at Ban Houei Lumpane. Lunch
on board.
Arrive in Pakbeng end of afternoon and
transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
Overnight at Pakbeng Lodge
Day 2 Pakbeng – Thasouang - Hongsa
(B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Departure by boat to Thasouang (about 1h30
mn) then continue by car for 1h30 hour to
Hongsa by local transportation and transfer
to the Elephant Lodge. Start by the visit of
Vieng Keo village, you can choose to walk
for about 1h through rice fields and
countryside (or on the way back) or go by
car only. This Thai Lu village is famous for
its beautiful weaving.
Lunch at hotel.
Afternoon take a 2 hours elephant ride
through countryside and forest, an
unforgettable experience. Back to the hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at Elephant Lodge.
Day 3 Hongsa – Thasouang - Pak Ou -
Luang Prabang (B,L,D)
Early morning visit the colorful local
market then back to hotel for breakfast.
Transfer back to Thasouang by car and embark
on the boat for the second leg of the cruise
to Luang Prabang.
Lunch on board.
En route, stop over to visit sacred Buddha
caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoume housing
hundreds of Buddha statues.
Continue to Luang Prabang, arrive end of
afternoon and transfer to hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at hotel
Day 4 Luang Prabang (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day visit of the old city. Start your
visit with Vat Vixoune influenced by Tai- Lu
architecture and That Makmo, the watermelon
shape stupa. Proceed to Vat Mai with its
five tiered roof and exquisite carved
veranda Take a walk in the old city and
visit Vat Sene, the perfect place to pray or
meditate.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon continue your visit with Vat Xieng
Thong the most beautiful temple of Luang
Prabang dating back from 16th century. The
roofs of the Sim sweep low to the ground and
glass colored panels adorn the walls of the
chapels.
.Climb up to Phousi hill with its
outstanding view over the city, its
surroundings and the Mekong river.
Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
Day 5 Luang Prabang – Bangkok (B)
Breakfast at hotel
0800..Visit local fresh market and proceed
to the national museum (the former royal
palace). Transfer to the airport for
departure to next destination (Vientiane,
Bangkok).
Meal : B = Breakfast / L = lunch / D =
Dinner
Trip includes
- Accommodation with meals as mentioned in
the program.
- Package Hongsa with fullboard
- All transfers and tours with
English/German/French speaking local guide
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and
visits
- Traditional local boat from Houeixay to
Luang Prabang
- Service charges, room tax and baggage
handling.
Trip excludes
- Transfer from Thailand to Houeixay
- International air ticket FROM Luang
Prabang
- Domestic air ticket Luang Prabang /
Vientiane at surcharge of USD 61 net per
ticket
- (subject to change without prior notice).
- International departure airport tax: USD
10 - net per person
- Laotian visa upon arrival at USD 30 - net
per person
- Personal insurance
- Expenditure of a personal nature such as
drinks, souvenirs and laundry, etc
Others not mentioned nor specified above not
to be included in the tour prices.
