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Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Houei Say 4 Days

Day1. Arrival - Vientiane - Luang Prabang
Meet on arrival and you are welcome to Vientiane, the city of the moon - an ancient city,
situated on the bend on the left bank of the Mekong as the largest city and the capital of
Laos. Transfer to hotel for check-in.In the afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of
Vientiane, to visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been
survived from the Siamese war of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha
statues; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo,
but today it contains a collection of Buddha statues, antiques and all artifacts found in
around Vientiane; That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos, which
was built to cover the original small stupa containing a piece of the chest bone of Buddha;
Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during
the wars in the past and it is today as the land-mark of Vientiane.
And transfer to airport for a short flight to Luang Prabang, which is perhaps the best-
preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia . The tranquility and charm of this town with its
splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit
in Laos. After checking into hotel, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine
of Wat Aham , Wat Mai , we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable
exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the
Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar , where you can find the lovely
collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
You will see a original Luang Prabang traditional dance show performance. This is presided
over by a wish priest who will chant in Lao and Pali over the Phakuan, or centerpiece, which
is decorated with flowers, food and money as offerings to the spirits. After chanting, all
participants take two white bands from the Phakuan and tie them on the wrists of another
guest while whispering a wish. The strings should be kept on for at least 3 days. Overnight
in Lu ang Prabang .

Day2. Luang Prabang (City Tour)- Khouangsi Waterfalls
Breakfast, we depart hotel to visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace which
houses the collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, gifts
received from foreign dignitaries…etc, Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more
than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang
Prabang architecture;And take a drive (30 km South) to visit Kuangsi Waterfall, which,
though not very high, is spectacular and really beautiful with its green surroundings as the
preserved National park. We stop to visit a fresh produced market namely Talad Phousy,
and also visit Ban Na Oune, a small village of a hill-tribe group "Hmong", probably the best-
known minority group in Laos. Just before arriving at Kuangsi waterfall, there is another
village of Khmu minority group, namely Ban Tha Pane that we will visit. Our picnic lunch is
served at the shady park nearby Kuangsi waterfall. There is plenty of time for relaxing and a
swim in cool water, before we head back to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon. visit Ban
Xangkhong , Ban Phanom a well-known village for its wood paper making and also Lao silk
weavings with natural dyes.Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day3. Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Pakbeng (by Boat)
Following breakfast, we depart hotel to the boat landing, and take an excursion upstream on
the Mekong to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of
the Mekong and Our rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both
repositories for thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimeter to two
meters in height. En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of foliage.
Slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats mark the location of nets
and fish traps. Our first stop will be at Ban Muangkeo, a well-known village for Lao traditional
rice whisky, namely Laoh-Khao to be distilled. We are welcome to taste it and also take
away. Lunch is served at a riverside restaurant. and continue to Pakbeng late after noon
transfer to hotel .Sunset on the Mekong river bang. Overnight Pakbeng

Day4. Pakbeng - Houei say - Chiangrai (Thailand)
Today, we embark on a traditional boat, upstream on Magic of Mekong River. This portion of
the Mekong River is not too large but both banks of the river are bordered by very beautiful
mountain ranges and green forest. Along the way, we stop over at Ban Houeilampen to visit
the Hmong hill tripe people, who are very poor but have unique culture. On arrival at
HoueiSay and taking a ferry boat crossing Mekong to Chiangkhong ( Thailand ).
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