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Hidden Charm of Northern Laos

Join In Groups, Classic Tours

Hidden Charm of Northern Laos

Join In Groups, Classic Tours

Hidden Charm of Northern Laos

Join In Groups, Classic Tours

Hidden Charm of Northern Laos

  • Destination

    Laos

  • Trip duration

    6 days, 5 nights

  • Price

    From 6550 cny

  • Availability period

    29 Sep. 2023 - 5 Jan. 2024

  • Min/Max travelers

    Min: 6

  • Transport

    Flight

  • Accommodation

    Hotel

Laos

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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.

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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 and take a short jungle jaunt to view a sanctuary that protects endangered bears. You can then take a relaxing dip in Kuang Si Waterfalls’ refreshing rock pools before returning to Luang Prabang later in the afternoon.

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.

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Day 4

LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE

We swap the architectural splendour of Luang Prabang for the most endearing capital city of southeast Asia.

Enjoy a morning free at leisure before boarding the late morning train to Vientiane with our picnic lunch box. On arrival visit the iconic That Luang Stupa, one of Laos' most treasured Buddhist monuments as reflected by its entirely golden colour that glistens under the sun. Our next stop is at COPE Laos, an organisation helping those with physical disabilities through a nationwide rehabilitation program 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.

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Vientiane

Day 5

VIENTIANE - BUDDHA PARK

After breakfast we take a short drive 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, 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.

Enjoy a local lunch at the nearby Lao Disabled Women Development Center (LDWDC), where we join their ‘surn tour’ to learn more about the status of disabled women in Laos. Women with disabilities are some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable, and impoverished people in Laos. The training offered by LDWDC helps to empower women and increase their self-esteem and financial independence. Funded almost entirely through donations, your visit will provide crucial support to help the center continue enabling the disabled in Laos.

The rest of the day is at our own leisure with dinner on own account.

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Day 6

VIENTIANE - DEPARTURE

We still have a few hours in charming Vientiane to visit Patuxai, its most iconic landmark resembling the French Arc de Triomphe, and Wat Si Saket, Laos' only temple that survived the Siamese invasion in 1828, which devastated most of Vientiane. Afterwards transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

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Khounsua Road, Ban Vat Nong, 06000 Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang Villa Chitdara

A LOVELY GUEST HOUSE IN THE HEART OF LUANG PRABANG

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.

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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