Laos – Luang Prabang Extension 4 Days (3 Nights)

Day 12 – Siem Reap / Luang Prabang (Laos) (By Air)
This morning will be free in the hotel, take the late afternoon flight fly to Luang Prabang (Laos).
"Sabaideeeee" - your guide will greet you upon arrival in Luang Prabang. Nestled on the banks of the Mekong River and surrounded by mountains, Luang Prabang is one of Asia's most beautiful and enchanting cities. Transfer to your hotel before dinner.
(B / D)
Hotel: Grand Luang Prabang Hotel (5 Star)
Day 13 – Luang Prabang – City Tour – Kouangsi Waterfall
After breakfast you will visit Wat Visoun; this 16th century temple serves as a small museum for religious artefacts’ and considered one of the most important temples. Wat Xiengthong (considered the most beautiful), is a 16th century temple which more than any temple in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang's architecture. Drive to Kuangsi Waterfall (30 km) south of Luang Prabang, and enjoy its spectacular and green surrounding. En-route visit Ban Na Oune, a small village of the hill tribe called "Hmong", a renowned minority group in Laos. Relax in the park and enjoy a picnic lunch nearby Kuangsi water fall. Visit Luang Prabang Night Market at night.
(B / L)
Day 14 – Pak Ou Cave
Optional: Morning Alms offering to Monks: This morning you may want to rise early and participate or (just watch) in the early daily morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black alms bowls being given offerings from the local people. Return to hotel for breakfast.
Today enjoy a boat ride (a few hours) upstream on the Mekong River. Watch slender canoes bobbing by the shore, floating poles marking the location of nets and fish traps, children playing on the sand beach, and locals washing laundry. Visit Pak Ou Cave, situated in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mount of Mekong and Ou rivers. Two large caves are home for one thousand Buddhas which are estimated to be more than 300 years old. It is believed by the locals that many good-natured spirits reside in these caves. Climb the stairs to visit a small royal cave Wat nearby and you will see Lao typical villages a screen of foliage, slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats that mark the location of nets and fish traps. Stop at Ban Muangkeo, well-known for the famous Lao welcome cocktail 'lao khao'. Visit a rice alcohol-processing plant and learn the step-by-step traditional process of creating rice wine. Return to Luang Prabang stop by Ban Xang Khong and Xiëng Lek. These villages are well known for their jute paper production, silk weaving and natural dying. Learn the step-by-step processing techniques used to manufacture these products which have been used since ancient times.
(B / L / D)
Day 15 – Luang Prabang / Siem Reap / Hometown (via Shanghai)
After breakfast visit the exquisite Royal Palace Museum. Built in 1904, during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family, architecturally it combines a blend of traditional Lao motifs and the French Beaux-Art styles. This museum houses a wonderful collection of objects of art, costumes from the Royal Theater, jewellery and other interesting treasures belonging to former king. After lunch, transfer to Luang Prabang airport take the flight fly to Siem Reap. After arriving in Siem Reap, check in your China Eastern Airlines flight to Canada (via Shanghai). Arrive home on Day 16.
( B / L)
4 Days (3 Nights) Luang Prabang (Laos) extension (flight included)
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Tour cost per person (two sharing)
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Single supplement
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Domestic Air AIF & Fuel Surcharge
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From $1,390.00
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$490.00
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$150.00 per person
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Remarks:
- Tour is English-speaking “Private” Tour service.
- Siem Reap / Luang Prabang / Siem Reap air fare included.
- 3 Nights 5 Star Hotel based on 2 sharing included.
- Cambodia Visa Fee and Service Fee C$60.00 per person ( For Second Visit )
- Laos Visa Fee US$43.00 per person ( Payable on arrival ) not included
- Gratuities: US$40.00 per person (For the whole trip) to be paid locally