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A Taste of Laos in Style [INLAC] |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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| Overview |
Experience the essence of Laos on this short but enlightening trip staying in luxury boutique hotels. Colonial mansions, tree-lined boulevards and Buddhist temples impart a unique timelessness to Vientiane, situated on the banks of the mighty Mekong River. The former royal capital Luang Prabang never fails to enchant visitors with its abundance of temples, faded French provincial architecture and its gentle friendly people. Visit the sights of Vientiane and Luang Prabang and get a memorable introduction to this fascinating country seemingly lost in time.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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5 days |
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Vientiane to Luang Prabang
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Maximum of 12 travellers per group |
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Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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Departure Availability
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| Overview |
Experience the essence of Laos on this short but enlightening trip staying in luxury boutique hotels. Colonial mansions, tree-lined boulevards and Buddhist temples impart a unique timelessness to Vientiane, situated on the banks of the mighty Mekong River. The former royal capital Luang Prabang never fails to enchant visitors with its abundance of temples, faded French provincial architecture and its gentle friendly people. Visit the sights of Vientiane and Luang Prabang and get a memorable introduction to this fascinating country seemingly lost in time.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Visit vibrant Vientiane, Offer alms to saffron robed monks, Soak up the colourful atmosphere of Luang Prabang, Take a ride down the Mekong River, Admire the thousands of Buddha images adorning the Pak Ou Caves |
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- Luxury boutique hotels (4 nts)
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- Plane, air-conditioned car/minibus, riverboat
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Day 1 VientianeVientiane, the charming and fascinating capital of Laos, is one of the classic Indo-Chinese cities. It conjures up exotic images with its intriguing mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, American and Soviet influences. Peruse the 6,400 Buddha images at Wat Saket and gaze up at the tapered golden stupa of Pha That Luang during a city walking tour. Day 2 Luang PrabangDon't miss Vientiane's vibrant and colourful morning market before a flight to Luang Prabang. In the late afternoon get a sense of local history at the Royal Palace Museum, featuring an eclectic blend of French and Lao architecture, and gaze at the royal family's quarters which have remained untouched since the family left in 1975. Day 3 Pak Ou CavesTake a boat trip along the lazy Mekong River to the Pak Ou caves. These two sacred limestone grottoes are crammed with Buddha images of all styles and sizes, brought to the caves by devout villagers. On the way, stop at the small village of Ban Xang Hai to meet the locals and learn about the area's traditional cottage industries. Try a sip of the local rice whiskey, lao-lao, which is sure to warm the belly. Days 4-5 Luang PrabangIn the misty early morning, lines of saffron-robed Buddhist monks walk the narrow streets and laneways to receive alms from the faithful. Explore the colourful streets lined with heady perfumed frangipani trees and gold glimmering wats and don't miss Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang's preeminent temple.
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