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Laos is the least developed and most enigmatic of
the three former French Indochinese states. A ruinous sequence of colonial
domination, internecine conflict and dogmatic socialism finally brought the
country to its knees in the 1970s, and almost ten per cent of the population
left. Now, after two decades of isolation from the outside world, this
landlocked, sparsely populated country is enjoying peace, stabilising its
political and economic structures and admitting foreign visitors - albeit in
limited numbers due to a general lack of infrastructure
The lack of foreign influence offers travellers an unparalleled glimpse of traditional South-East Asian life. From the fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley to the rugged Annamite highlands, travellers who have made it to Laos tend to agree that this country is the highlight of South-East Asia.
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Day 2 Vientiane to Luang Prabang. Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to the former royal capital, Luang Prabang. Transfer to your hotel before setting out to explore some of the sights of this peaceful, provincial city. The former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun and Mount Phousi should not be missed. B Day 3 Mekong River Experience. A full day boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves with their laquered Buddha statues. After a picnic lunch, visit the village of Ban Phanom, where traditional Lao textiles are woven on ancient wooden looms. BL Day 4 Luang Prabang to Vientiane. An early morning visit to Luang Prabang Market before transferring to the airport for the flight back to Vientiane. Transfer to the hotel on arrival. The afternoon is free. B Day 5 Depart Vientiane. Visit the Morning Market before transferring to the airport. B |
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| PRICES: |
| Price per person land only from $928 (First Class hotel category) |
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| PRICE INCLUDES: |
| Domestic air flights, return airport transfers, accommodation with private facilities, meals as shown by BLD, sightseeing as described in the itinerary. |
Day
1 Arrive Vientiane. You are
welcomed to the peaceful capital of Laos and transferred to your hotel.
This afternoon enjoy a city tour taking in Wat Sisaket, with its thousands
of miniature Buddha statues, Wat Prakeo, Wat Simuang, the That Luang
Monument and Vientiane's own Arc de Triomphe, the Anousavari Monument.
Note Laos is also included as part of a 21 day South East Asia tour encompassing Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia.