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Houei Say - Luang Prabang - Vientiane 5 Days

Day1. Chiangrai - Houei Say - Pakbeng
This morning you have an early morning transfer from the airport to Chiang Khong, the exit
point from Thailand . After passing through immigration, you cross the Mekong River to
HoueiSay in Laos where your Lao guide will be waiting for you at the immigration point. After
completing border formalities, you board a ready traditional boat for the trip down the
Mekong River . Serene, timeless Laos is one of Asia 's most unvisited, unchanged
countries. This once-powerful kingdom known as Lane Xang (Million Elephants) was
founded in the 14th century with the help of the Khmers, and it went on to become one of
the largest kingdoms in Southeast Asia until its demise in the late 19th century. Bisected
and bordered by the Mekong River , omnipresent symbol of Indochina, Laos today is an
amalgam of cultural influences; Theravada Buddhism, animism, France, and the socialist
ideal. It is a peaceful place, and the legendary hospitality, resilience and friendliness of the
Lao people is much in evidence. Laos is Old Asia preserved. As your journey downriver you
will stop at some tribal minority villages such as the Hmong , Yaoand Khmu . Upon arrival in
Pakbeng, we visit local market ; experience daily lifestyle of colorful hill tribe traders
exchanges their goods. Overnight in Pakbeng. (B)

Day2. Pakbeng - Pak Ou Cave - Luang Prabang
Breakfast, as you sail downriver as a second leg, you will pass areas of un-spoilt forest with
little villages along the riverbanks and perhaps the odd elephant or two with his mahout. You
visit a fishing village and a rice winemaking village and perhaps even taste some of the
infamous beverage known as Lao Rice wine. You also visit the Pak-Ou caves, where
thousands of Buddha statues are stored. You arrive in Luang Prabang around sunset and
transfer to your hotel. This charming city of UNESCO world heritage site, The Luang
Prabang is a small, dream-like town on the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers , in a beautiful
mountain setting. From 1353 until 1545 it was the capital of Lane Xang before power was
transferred to Vientiane . Despite the move Luang Prabang remained the seat of
monarchical power and when the kingdom broke up in 1694, one of the deceased king's
grandsons established a rival kingdom to those in Vientiane and Champassak. Though
weakened, the Luang Prabang royalty endured until 1975, when after the reign of 63 kings
it was formally dissolved. You spend the day exploring the temples and sites in what is called
one of the last Shangri-La's of Southeast Asia . You will visit Wat Xiang Thong, the most
important Buddhist monastery in the country. Overnight in Luang Prabang (B,)

Day3. Luang Prabang - City Tours - Khouangsi Waterfall
Break fast at the hotel and we start to visit, Wat Visoun , Wat Mai . Later, visit the former
Royal Palace , now a National Museumwhere you will find ornate, gilded and brocaded
reception rooms, as well as Buddha and spectacular artifacts including the Prabang , a
large holy image, which was given in the 14th century by the Khmers to King Fa Ngum. At
sunset climb the nearby temple-topped hill of Phousi where you'll catch a lovely view out
over the town and the river.
We excursion out the town to experience local lifestyle of Luang Prabang Villages and most
beautiful waterfall in Luang Prabang. On the way, visit Phosi Market, where you will see such
diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens,
vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional handicrafts, and
continue visit local village of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay and Ban Thapene and
the weaving village of Ban Phanom. Time permitting you may also wish to drive to the
beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the
forest paths. Return to Luang Prabang city by late afternoon and visit Street Night Bazaar ,
where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people
surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.(B)

Day4. Luang Prabang - Vientiane
Breakfast, We are strolling around and visit the Silver smith's and the Central Market are not
to be missed. We visit these sights, this morning before we catch a flight to Vientiane . Upon
arrival, we see the major temples including the oldest Wat Sisaket , a temple of thousands of
miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the
famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous, sacred structure of That Luang
Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument , which is Vientiane
's own Arc de Triumph, sunset by Mekong Riverside and late evening., Overnight in
Vientiane . (B)
Day5. Vientiane - Departure
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong
(if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to Wattay Airport or Friendship
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