Laos at a glance

Vientiane – Vang Vieng

Trip duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Highlights: Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng.
Group size: Private only - 1 persons minimum and above

BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1 Arrive Vientiane
Day 2 Vientiane – Vang Vieng
Day 3 Vang Vieng - Vientiane
Day 4 Depature

Trip price: please enquire for the most up date price

TRIP PRICE INCLUDED:

Private transfer and transportation with air-conditioning
English speaking guide (Other language upon request)
Accommodation based on twin share with daily breakfast
Entrance fees and permits
Private boat cruise

TRIP PRICE EXCLUDED:

International flights
Airport tax
Private expense
Visa and visa fee
Meals not indicated in the program

DETAILS ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrive Vientiane

Arriving at Wattay airport or Mittaphab Friendship Bridge, we are welcomed and transferred to our hotel. This afternoon we will take a city tour of Vientiane with Wat Sisaket the oldest standing temple in Vientiane housing many important documents and treasures, including 6,840 Buddha images, Ho Prakeo with the Emerald Buddha (Prakeo) and a museum with the most extensive collection of Buddhist artifacts in the country. Opportunity to photograph and/or climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city at Patuxay (Victory Gate) the monument modeled after the Arc de Triumph in Paris, yet retaining its Laotian identity with traditional decorative motifs, That Luang (The Great Sacred Stupa) is said to contain relics of the Lord Buddha and is the country's most cherished religious monument, Laos' largest Buddhist festival of the year is held here on the 12th month of the Buddhist calendar. Then visit Talatsao Morning Market for a variety of local handicraft products and imported goods. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2: Vientiane – Vang Vieng

We have breakfast at hotel. After that we will drive to Vang Vieng where is situated 160 km north of Vientiane and is home to Hmong and Yao people. The main attraction of Vang Vieng area is the limestone karst that lines the Song River. The karst is honeycombed with caves, tunnels and waterfalls. We will visit Ban Keun; short boat cruise on the artificial lake at Namngum Dam, the artificial lake, created by the damming of the Ngum river forms an area of 250 sq km. The lake contains many islets and boats can be hired by the hour to explore the area. Then we drive to Vang Vieng with stops at Nam Leek, Huaymo. Arriving in Vang Vieng, we are free time for panoramic photos at Nam Song. Overnight in Vang Vieng.
Today Breakfast included

Day 3: Vang Vieng - Vientiane

We have breakfast at hotel. Our tour start by visiting Tam Jang cave with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. After that we will drive back to Vientiane, stopping at Vangsang archeology site. Arriving in Vientiane, we check in our hotel. Relax in the rest of the day. Overnight in Vientiane.
Today Breakfast included

Day 4: Vientiane – Departure

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. We can visit Talatsao morning market to shop for famous Lao silk, cotton, wood carvings, etc... .Or drive to visit Ban Nong Buathong weaving village, where is about 30km south of Vientiane to visit Xiengkhuang Buddha Park. Transfer to Wattay airport or Mittaphab Friendship Bridge for departure to your next destination. Trip concludes.
Today Breakfast included

Note:

Visa: Customers will need two passport size photographs and US$30 at Wattay Airport, Vientiane; Friendship Bridge, Vientiane; and Luang Prabang Airport.Foreign tourists are generally admitted to Laos for 15 days with a visa on arrival or for 30 days with a visa issued at a Lao embassy.Laos TOURIST visa is usually issued for a SINGLE entry within three months from the date of issue for a period of stay not to exceed 30 days. The visa may be extended in Laos for a further 15 days.Passport must have at least six months validity remaining, and one blank visa page in order for the visa to be issued. TDS can assist with expediting U.S. Passports whether new issue, renewal, and adding visa pages.