A LOVELY GUEST HOUSE IN THE HEART OF LUANG PRABANG
http://www.villachitdara.com/
Villa chitdara was built in 2007 by the chitdara's, a luang prabanese lao-french family. the property is located in the heart of luang prabang near main attractions of the city.the deluxe rooms was built later on 2017. the hotel features now with 25 rooms (15 superior and 10 deluxe rooms).
Nestled among many temples, Villa Chitdara is in a quiet street but only less than 5 minutes walk to the night market.
From our courtyard or from your balcony, if your room is facing the street, you will discover the Monks collecting alms every early morning. But if your room is giving to the backcourt, so from your balcony you will have the chance to admire our relaxing tropical garden. Every day, buffet breakfast is served in our peaceful terrace in the garden.
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Destination
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Trip duration
7 days, 6 nights
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Price
From 7100 cny
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Availability period
29 Sep. 2023 - 5 Jan. 2024
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Min/Max travelers
Min: 6
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Transport
Flight
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Accommodation
Hotel
Laos is one of Southeast Asia’s most captivating destinations and is famed for its mountainous terrain, Asian spirituality, colourful hill tribes, French colonial architecture, and waterfall-filled wilderness.
Known as the ‘land of a million elephants’, this landlocked nation borders Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. About half of the country is untouched tropical forest containing exotic wildlife such as elephants and black bears. In the capital Vientiane, French colonial villas merge with Buddhist temples alongside the mighty Mekong. Luang Prabang has UNESCO-acclaimed architecture and Vang Vieng has a ‘jurassic’ landscape of towering limestone karsts and gaping caves. While a frenzy of development has transformed neighboring countries, laid-back Laos provides visitors with a forgotten and authentic Asia.
Laos
Day 1
ARRIVAL - LUANG PRABANG
Take a flight or train to Luang Prabang.
Upon arrival meet with your guide and transfer to your hotel to check-in. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure, allowing you to get acquainted with the relaxed and laid-back ambiance of this charming town.
Luang Prabang, a UNESCO-listed site, holds historical significance as it served as the royal capital and seat of government for the Kingdom of Laos until the 1975 revolution. You can start exploring Luang Prabang on foot, with its streets studded with ornate temples and striking structures boasting French colonial and traditional architecture.
If time permits take a snapshot tour by tuk-tuk and climb up Mount Phousi for splendid 360-degree sunset views. Stroll through the night market before enjoying an Asian grill welcome dinner at Mookata.
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Accommodation
Luang Prabang
Day 2
LUANG PRABANG – TAKBAT - PAK OU
A 5.30am rise is rewarded with the unique opportunity to watch monks on their daily alms giving ceremony. This sees them collect food donations from locals in exchange for a blessing. We then visit the lively local market before returning to the hotel for breakfast.
At 9am we are picked from our hotel by tuk tuk and transferred to the pier where we embark on a traditional boat. We will delve into Luang Prabang’s rich culture and heritage with a cruise to the sacred caves of Pak Ou, a shrine to the river spirit and Lord Buddha, which sits among the limestone cliffs where the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers converge. On the way, stops are made to a village where traditional weaving and rice wine distillation are part of the daily activities of the community there. Lunch is served at local restaurant near the caves.
After our cave exploration, we jump back on the boat and stop on the way at Ban Xang Khong, the handmade paper village. Back in the city we explore the vibrant side of the royal town that takes in the Royal Palace Museum’s treasured relics and the stunning Wat Xieng Thong. Afterwards we transfer back to our hotel via tuk tuk to end the day.
Dinner is at leisure on your own account.
Food
[B, L]
Accommodation
Luang Prabang
Day 3
OCK POP TOK - LAO BUFFALO FARM - KUANG SI WATERFALL
We have the morning at our own leisure with the option to partake in a hands-on workshop at Ock Pop Tok. The Living Craft Center is a non-profit organisation seeking to preserve traditional weaving techniques, which are an important source of income for many Lao families, but are slowly fading out due to modern-day technology.
Enjoy a local lunch served at Ock Pop Tok’s Silk Road Café with their ‘East Meets West’ cuisine and amazing views over the Mekong. Afterwards we set off a scenic 45-minute drive to the spectacular
Option 1: Natural Dye (Duration: 3 hours)
Gather plants and bark from the garden and crush roots, seeds, and leaves whilst following traditional dye recipes. Leave with your own naturally-dyed set of napkins, t-shirt, or scarf. Great for solo travellers, families with kids, and groups of friends.
Option 2: Private Workshops (Perfect for Team-Building)
A 2.5-hour hands-on workshop and learning experience. This is a great introduction to the world of Lao textiles where visitors get to try a bit of everything and dye their own scarf to take home.
Food
[B, L]
Accommodation
Luang Prabang
Day 4
LUANG PRABANG - VANG VIENG
We swap the architectural splendor of Luang Prabang for the breath-taking karst mountains scenery of Vang Vieng.
We jump on the late morning train to Vang Vieng for a one-hour ride to the town famously known for its adventure activities. On arrival we are driven to our hotel for lunch and check-in. The rest of the day is at our leisure with some exciting optional activities. Dinner is at leisure on own account.
Option 1: Swimming in a Blue Lagoon
Vang Vieng is home to not less than 5 refreshing natural turquoise blue lagoons. We get the chance to go dive in one of them; the choice is ours depending on the season and time available.
Option 2: Self-drive buggy tour
Another option is to get adventurous and partake in one of Vang Vieng’s fun activity: the buggy! Jump in a 2 or 4-seater buggy and self-drive across the countryside at your own pace.
Food
[B, L]
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Vang Vieng
Day 5
VANG VIENG – NAM SONG CRUISE AND KAYAKING
This morning, we cruise on a traditional long-tail boat on the Nam Song River. This small river flows through Vang Vieng and it provides a perfect vantage point to soak up the area’s stunning landscape.
Vang Vieng is famed for its sublime scenery of towering limestone karst mountains and it attracts those keen to embrace a slow pace of life. A stop is made at Tham Chang Cave, a natural structure carved in the limestone that is this destination’s most important cave. During the 19th century, villagers used it as a shelter from Chinese invaders. The pathways and stairways inside the cave link a sequence of chambers with amazing rock formations. Lunch is at Vang Vieng Eco Lodge from where we take off our kayak ride back to the city.
Dinner is at leisure on own account.
Food
[B, L]
Accommodation
Vang Vieng
Day 6
VANG VIENG - VIENTIANE
We enjoy a morning at leisure and continue our trip in laidback Laos to the most relaxing capital city of southeast Asia. We board the early-afternoon train for a one-hour journey to Vientiane with our picnic lunch box.
On arrival, we head to the surprising Buddha Park. On the outskirts of Vientiane on the Mekong River is a vast manicured garden lined with trees that is home to over 200 concrete sculptures of Buddha, Hindu Gods, demons, and mythological creatures of different sizes. The park's most striking sculpture is a huge pumpkin with three levels representing earth, heaven, and hell which can be explored via a staircase and at the top offering spectacular views of the park. Despite its interesting sculptures, Buddha Park is not a temple although locals regularly frequent the park to worship its religious monuments like its large reclining Buddha.
If time allows, our next stop is at COPE Laos, an organisation helping those with physical disabilities through a nationwide rehabilitation programme in close partnership with the Lao Ministry of Health. Thanks to its supporters, thousands of people with mobility-related disabilities, including unexploded ordnance (UXO) survivors, have received prosthetic and orthotic services free of charge allowing them to regain mobility and dignity. Its visitor centre covers the history of UXO in Laos, the way it affects life in the country and how the work of COPE and other organisations are improving the quality of life for people in Laos.
Dinner is at leisure on own account.
Food
[B, L]
Accommodation
Vientiane
Day 7
VIENTIANE - DEPARTURE
We still have a few hours in charming Vientiane to visit its most iconic landmark resembling the French Arc de Triomphe, Patuxai, and Wat Si Saket, Laos' only temple that survived the Siamese invasion in 1828 which devastated most of Vientiane before transferring to airport for flight back.
Food
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Khounsua Road, Ban Vat Nong, 06000 Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang Villa Chitdara
Muangsong village, Vangvieng District, Vientiane Province
Tmark Resort Vang Vieng
Tmark Resort VANGVIENG is the first brand of Tmark Hotels & Resort in Lao. This first 5-star Resort in Vang Vieng will be the place where you meet for the human and natural environment both now and in the future. Tmark Resort, boasts a panoramic view of the Karstic Mountains and Nam Song river and provide excellent service to all it’s guests.
Pangkham Road, Sisaket Village, Chanthabouly District, 01000 Vientiane, Laos
Sabaidee@Lao Hotel Vientiane
Centrally located near the Mekong River, Sabaidee@Lao Hotel Vientiane features easy access to dining, shopping and commercial areas. Incorporating modern and Asian-influence designs, each functional guestroom is fitted with wooden furnishings and has cable TV, a minibar, and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have a balcony with a seating area, IDD telephone line . The private bathroom is fitted with a hot and cold shower.
Nearby sights include Laos National Museum, Wat Sisaket and Talat Sao Shopping Mall. The famous Patuxay Monument as well as the Government's Office and embassies are about a 10-minute drive away. Wattay International Airport is only about 5 km away
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Make your own trailIncluded
- All transfers and tours by minivan with English speaking guide (French/German/Spanish-speaking guides on request);
- Accommodation with breakfast as specified in the program;
- Meals as indicated in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner);
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and visits as mentioned itinerary;
- Train tickets Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng – Vientiane as mentioned in the itinerary;
- Traditional boat fare as mentioned in the itinerary;
- Services charges, room tax, and baggage handling.
Not Included
- International & domestic flight tickets to Luang Prabang/from Vientiane
- Lao visa fee upon arrival;
- Personal insurance;
- Early check in/late check out at your hotel;
- Supplements, optional services, compulsory meals at your hotel;
- 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;
Is this trip guaranteed to run?
- The price indicated refer to 6 pax traveling together. For specific quotation kindly contact us
- Room category proposed in superior. For first or deluxe level accommodation kindly contact us