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Explore Vientiane in an unique way

Explore Vientiane in an unique way

Vientiane
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The tour promises you a memorable journey to explore the life of people in Vientiane. Meeting and discussing with monks or visiting some humanitarian organizations will give you a knowledgeable travel. The tour also offers you a chance to learn how to cook traditional Lao dishes in the capital of this country. Give it try, you will never regret!
Highlights:
 
  • Visit Lao market, learn how to choose ingredients and learn about Lao people and custom.
  • Enjoy the famous traditional Lao coffee in a nice coffee house.
  • Learn how to cook some traditional Lao dishes and take the recipes home.
  • Visit Wat Sok Pa Luang and enjoy a traditional Lao massage
Explore Vientiane in an unique way (L) |
Explore Vientiane in an unique way (L)
Together with the team, you will begin the day tour by a visit to the largest fresh produce market in Vientiane. Visiting around the market, you will be explained about the difference of sticky rice, the recipes applied for Lao Fish Sauce named Padek and many other regional ingredients. During the tour, you can have chance to experience some Lao tastes particular with each season. Moreover, this is also a good chance for you to discuss with your teammates to understand deeply about Lao inhabitants as well as their custom.
 
Once preparing enough ingredient for the cooking course, we will leave the market for a coffee house to enjoy a cup of famous traditional Lao coffee, you can also taste a delicious and sticky rice pancake which are well-known in Vientiane. 
 
After that, we will transfer to another lovely place, the “Lao Experience Cooking Garden” for cooking class. Located 10 km from the city center near the Mekong riverside, this place is called the paradise for visitors who love cooking. Here, you will be taught how to use Lao cooking measures to create numerous dishes and find out the secret of cooking the perfect sticky rice, especially you will learn how to process dishes made by Mekong River fish. Surely when you get back home, it will be an impression for your guests with you self-prepared typical Lao dishes including the “Lap”. Don’t worry, you will be directed how to adapt and re-practice the recipes in your own home. 
 
Afterwards, you will finish your cooking class, take relax in the beautiful garden and enjoy jour achievement for your lunch. Local tea is also available.
 
After a short rest, we will transfer to Wat Sok Pa Luang known as “the forest temple” and famous for Traditional Lao Massage and Sauna. On the way, we will stop fow few minutes at a local market to buy snacks and fruits to offer to the monks (fruits and local snacks wrapped in banana leaves are ideal choice). To recover yourself from a long journey, enjoy the traditional Lao massage at the temple.
 
Transfer back to hotel. End of the tour!
Explore Vientiane in an unique way (L)
Explore Vientiane in an unique way (L)
Together with the team, you will begin the day tour by a visit to the largest fresh produce market in Vientiane. Visiting around the market, you will be explained about the difference of sticky rice, the recipes applied for Lao Fish Sauce named Padek and many other regional ingredients. During the tour, you can have chance to experience some Lao tastes particular with each season. Moreover, this is also a good chance for you to discuss with your teammates to understand deeply about Lao inhabitants as well as their custom.
 
Once preparing enough ingredient for the cooking course, we will leave the market for a coffee house to enjoy a cup of famous traditional Lao coffee, you can also taste a delicious and sticky rice pancake which are well-known in Vientiane. 
 
After that, we will transfer to another lovely place, the “Lao Experience Cooking Garden” for cooking class. Located 10 km from the city center near the Mekong riverside, this place is called the paradise for visitors who love cooking. Here, you will be taught how to use Lao cooking measures to create numerous dishes and find out the secret of cooking the perfect sticky rice, especially you will learn how to process dishes made by Mekong River fish. Surely when you get back home, it will be an impression for your guests with you self-prepared typical Lao dishes including the “Lap”. Don’t worry, you will be directed how to adapt and re-practice the recipes in your own home. 
 
Afterwards, you will finish your cooking class, take relax in the beautiful garden and enjoy jour achievement for your lunch. Local tea is also available.
 
After a short rest, we will transfer to Wat Sok Pa Luang known as “the forest temple” and famous for Traditional Lao Massage and Sauna. On the way, we will stop fow few minutes at a local market to buy snacks and fruits to offer to the monks (fruits and local snacks wrapped in banana leaves are ideal choice). To recover yourself from a long journey, enjoy the traditional Lao massage at the temple.
 
Transfer back to hotel. End of the tour!

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Inclusion:
 
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Lunch at the cooking class
  • Traditional Lao massage at Wat Sok Pa Luang
  • Entrance fees
 
Exclusion:
 
  • International and internal flight ticket
  • Laos visa 
  • Accommodation
  • Other meals than mentioned
  • Other services than mentioned
  • Drinks, other than water on activity days
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
  • Travel insurance
Important notes:
  • We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Laos.
  • Prices are valid 30 days from the date of offer. After this date, price and conditions may be readjusted.
  • The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines.
  • Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Laos New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges.
  • Rooms at hotels are available only from 14.00 on arrival day till 12.00 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
  • Please note that all the above services & tours have yet to be booked, they are proposed for your information only and we will not make any reservations before we receive your confirmation to do so.
  • If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar service(s) in order to avoid changes to the program.
 
Visa:
You will require a visa to enter Laos. Your consultant will be happy to advise you on visa requirements.
 
Passport:
Please ensure that you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining after your return date. You will also need at least one blank page for each of the countries you are visiting.
 
Booking Procedure:
Only once you are completely happy with any holiday itinerary we create for you will we ask for a payment. In order that we can secure availability for your booking we would typically require a deposit of 30%.
 
Money Exchange:
Laos’s currency is called the KIP, pronounced “kip”. 
Bills that represent Kip are broken down into 500; 1000; 2000; 5000; 10000; 20 000; 50, 000 and 100, 000 KIP denominations. Please be aware that the KIP is a non-convertible currency and cannot officially be exchanged abroad. The official exchange rate in Laos is around 8,000 Kip = 01 USD (as of July 2014).
Foreigner currencies such as US Dollars, Euros, Thai Baht, Australia Dollars…are popularly accepted in Laos to be exchanged in KIP and tourists are entitled to exchange easily money at the current market rate at the banks, airport or at any licensed moneychanger. The presentation of your passport is sometimes requested. Please ask your tour guide for assistance in case you need.
 
The official currency of Thailand is the Baht (THB).
The official currency of Cambodia is the Riel (KHR). 
Unofficially however, US currency (US$) runs the country and is the currency you should bring, mostly in cash - notes should be 2006 series onwards. Clean bills in small denominations are most useful. Notes should be 2006 series onwards. Torn, dirty or old notes, as well as the $2US note will be refused in most businesses. ATMs are available in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Siem Reap and also dispense in both KHR and US$. 
 
The official currency of Vietnam is Dong (VND).
Some establishments will accept US currency (USD), but usually only for large purchases and in some restaurants and hotels that cater to tourists. It's not possible to exchange Vietnamese Dong outside the country, so convert or spend all your Dong before leaving.
The most convenient and cheapest way to obtain local currency in is via an Automated Teller Machine (ATM). ATMs are now available in most towns and visa cash advances are available in major banks. The use of credit cards is restricted, mainly to major hotels. Foreign currency notes that are old, torn or faded can be very difficult to exchange; clean bills in small denominations are most useful. Traveller's cheques are unacceptable to change. 
 
Tipping:
If you're happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Asia destinations. Although can be difficult to source we advise you to carry small notes of local currency each day to make tipping easier. Please note we recommend that any tips are given directly to the intended recipient by a member of your group as our group leaders are prohibited from collecting cash for tips.
 
The following amounts are per person suggestions based on local considerations and feedback from our past travelers:
- Restaurants: Local markets and basic restaurants - round your bill up to the nearest US$1. More up-market restaurants we suggest 10% to 15% of your bill.
- Local guides: Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your tour leader. We suggest US$2-US$3 per day for local guides.
- Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest a higher tip for those more involved with the group, however we suggest US$1-US$2 per day for drivers.
 
Please don't tip with coins, very small denomination notes, or dirty and ripped notes. This is regarded culturally as an insult.
 
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