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Laos Highlights

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Duration: 4 days/3 nights
Highlights: Vientiane Capital -

Laos is an amazing country.  By the end of your short trip you will be dazzled by the Kaleidoscope of sights and sounds you will have seen and heard – from temples to forests – from a bustling capital city to the old world charm of the ancient city of Luang Prabang – from caves to waterfalls and last, but not least, markets full of a tempting array of handicrafts.

Itinerary in Brief:
Day 1 Arrive Vientiane
Day 2 Vientiane - the World Heritage City of Luang Prabang
Day 3 Luang Prabang and Pak Ou Cave
Day 4 Luang Prabang departure

Trip price: for Private group size running from one person and above

Trip price validity to Sep 2008

Included
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation in twin shared 
Boat trip as stated in above sights
English speaking guide/s (Other languages upon request)
Admission fee to indicated sights
Meals as mention in the itinerary: (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
Domestic air port taxes
Domestic airfare/s

Excluded
Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
International airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
International air tickets to/from Laos
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Single supplement  (quoted separately)
Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated
Domestic air ticket with airport tax
Tips and gratuities

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.
A 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.

Day 1 Arrive Vientiane
Upon your arrival we will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Vientiane.  Then we will have a short orientation tour.  Stroll around the city taking a look at the mix of architectural styles, sit to watch the sun set over the Mekong River and later in the evening enjoy just watching the Lao people relaxing.
Today Dinner included

Day 2 Vientiane - the World Heritage City of Luang Prabang
Our day begins with our visit to the major sights of the capital: The oldest wat - Wat Sisaket, the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, That Luang Stupa we will stop for you to take some photographs of the imposing Patuxay Monument – the “Victory Gate”. We will also have time to visit Talat Sao, Vientiane’s main market. After that we take a drive to a beautiful waterfall in natural surroundings. Then you will return to the city in the late evening to watch the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.
Today Breakfast included

Day 3 Luang Prabang and Pak Ou Cave
After breakfast, you visit the city’s oldest temple Wat Visoun, the shrine at Wat Mai, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground. We take a boat for our upstream journey on the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou cave  .On the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai – a village making the traditional Lao drinks: rice wine.  On our return, we visit some villages, the former royal temple and the nearby Sackarine Cave.  Then take a short drive to Ban Phanom well known for its hand weaving. 
Today Breakfast included

Day 4 Departure
In the early morning we participate in the daily early morning ritual when groups of saffron-clad monks carrying bowls are given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice. We then visit the former royal palace, now the National Museum.  Before your transfer for your departure at either the airport or the boat pier there is time for a visit to the central market, which should not be missed.
Today Breakfast included

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