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Northern Laos Discovery - 9 Days 8 Nights

Luang Prabang, Pakbeng, Oudomxay, Muang Ngoi, Nong Khiaw

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From Luang Prabang, you will start your journey by visiting numerous temples, cruising on the Mekong river, resting in Kamu Lodge and exploring mountainous area of Laos.

Highlights:

Visit Luang Prabang, the pride of Laos tourism and its attractions to comprehend about this country.
Escape from your daily stresses to experience and explore the daily life of ethnic minorities in rural area.
Explore the North of Laos with magnificent breathtaking landscape.
Enjoy a unique fashion show of 20 different ethnic groups.

Brief itinerary

Day 1

Luang Prabang Arrival

Day 2

Tak Bat - Kuang Sii Falls - City Tour (B,L)

Day 3

Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves - Kamu Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 4

Kamu - Pakbeng (B,L)

Day 5

Pakbeng - Oudomxay - Muang La (B,D)

Day 6

Half day exploring Muang La (B,D)

Day 7

Muang La - Muang Khua - Muang Ngoi (B)

Day 8

Muang Ngoi - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang (B)

Day 9

Luang Prabang Departure (B)

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Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival

Our guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel from Luang Prabang Airport. Check in the hotel. The room is at your disposal from 13.30pm.

Then you could stay at the hotel to relax or explore the city on your own.

Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer: Private car

Included meal: N/A

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 2: Tak Bat - Kuang Sii Falls - City Tour (B,L)

You are recommended to get up early, around 5.30 to 6.30am to visit Vat Nong temple. Here, you will witness The Tak Bat ceremony ("TAK BAT" means giving alms to monks). In this ceremony, from the early morning Thai people go to the temple and bring food with them. They are filling monks’ bowl with food such as rice, soft drinks, cakes and so on… This ceremony happens in peaceful and respectful atmosphere. That’s why we recommend that you should wear decent clothing when watching the rituals or if you want to save this moment, you should take photos from a distance to show your respect.

After having a breakfast, you will visit the Royal Palace and then Kuang Sii Waterfall- the biggest in the Luang Prabang area. It is one of Luang Prabang’s most popular tourist attractions thanks to its breathtaking cascades of water. On the way to the Waterfall, you will stop to visit some of the villages- where the older female villagers still dress in traditional costume.

Then you will have a picnic lunch at the waterfall. If you want to swim, it is a great place because the waterfall scatters into many basins with deliciously cold water due to the shade given by the surrounding lush tropical jungle.

Then you will come back to Luang Prabang and continue your trip to explore the UNESCO Heritage Town of Luang Prabang- a collection of more than 100 temples, especially Vat Xieng Thong or Temple of the Royal City- one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art and Vat Visoun - the oldest and one of the most beautiful temples of Luang Prabang.

At the end of the afternoon, you will explore the H’mong Night Market organized every day in the main street from 17.00 to 22.00.

Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer: Private car

Included meal: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 3: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves - Kamu Lodge (B,L,D)

After your breakfast, you will take part in a new journey- a cruise on the Mekong river.

A picturesque view of the river will open in front of your eye with a fresh flow of water and tropical forest invading its banks, a village hiding in the mist.. En-route, you will have time to discover Pak Ou - the “mouth” of the “Ou” River, a famous cave with hundreds of statuettes of Buddha. Overlooking the river, it shows a splendid view of the Mekong.

Then, continue up river to reach your Eco Lodge - Kamu Lodge - a deliberately rustic retreat. Located on the banks of the mighty Mekong, just 2 hours up river from Luang Prabang, Kamu Lodge is an unique lodge. Staying at Kamu Lodge, you will have chance to experience Kamu tribe activities such as rice planting, traditional fishing…

After settling down in your own tent, you will be served a lunch.

Walking around the village, you will witness and integrate with traditional lifestyle as well as the local daily activities. Here, you will get a panoramic view about life and people in the remote village.

Finally, you will return to your lodge in the late afternoon to have a dinner. Overnight at the lodge.

Transfer: Non-private boat

Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Kamu Lodge

Day 4: Kamu - Pakbeng (B,L)

This morning, you will leave your lodge to continue your cruise to Pakbeng through the Mekong river.

Along the river, there are numerous villages hidden in the mist, creating a picturesque lanscape. You will have chance to take a walk around some villages, experience the traditions and activities in this area. At the end of the day, you will reach Pakbeng- a small village in Laos- a major stop for boats running between Luang Prabang and Huay Xai.

Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.

Transfer: Boat

Included meal: Breakfast, Lunch on boat

Accommodation: Hotel in Pakbeng

Day 5: Pakbeng - Oudomxay - Muang La (B,D)

Today, after your breakfast, you continue your tour to Oudomxay- a province of Laos with mountainous topography. On the way, you will visit some villages where Lu and Khmou hill tribes are living.

Your journey to Oudom Xay District will last 3,5 hour drive. Here, you can enjoy harmonious combination of lanscapes and mountains and live in multiethnic region with diverse and unique identities. In the early afternoon, you will arrive and check in Muang La Resort.

Lunch on your own.

In the afternoon, you will stroll around the resort and nearby village. You not only have a chance to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and peaceful atmosphere of the area but also discover the local life of some families.

Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Transfer: Private car

Included meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Muang La

Day 6: Half day exploring Muang La (B,D)

Today you will have a half day to explore the surrounding of Muang La. Discover the rural life of Pak La Village which sits outside The Resort, strolling through the village to admire the panoramic views of the Nam Pak River, the beautiful terraced rice-fields and extraordinary salt fields. You will see how the Khamu people benefit from their natural surroundings during your walk. You will also visit the temple of Chiao Pha Kham Sing which houses a sacred Buddha and is a place for pilgrimage.

The remainder of day is free to enjoy the resort. Lunch on your own. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Note: the activity can start at 9 am or 2pm.Walking shoes or sandals recommended

Transfer: Walking

Included meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Muang La

Day 7: Muang La - Muang Khua - Muang Ngoi (B)

From the early morning, you will have 1,5 hour drive journey to Muang La.

Then you will embark on a traditional slow boat, crossing the Nam Ou River to Muang Ngoi for three hours.

Muong Ngoi is a gorgeous and sleepy town- one of the friendliest places in Laos. You will stop at a charming village of Muang Ngoi- Thai Ed. Spreading along the Nam Ou river, the beautiful tropical village with coconut palms and thatched cafes will be an interesting destination for eco-nature travelers.

After checking in your guesthouse, you could spend 2 hours to wander around the rice fields of Muang Ngoi. This is a great chance for you to enjoy different stages of rice growing (depending on season). Dinner on your own. Overnight at the guesthouse.

Transfer: Private car, Boat

Included meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Muang Ngoi

Day 8: Muang Ngoi - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang (B)

The next stop in your journey is another village in Nong Khiaw when cruising down the Nam Ou River. Nong Khiaw (Nong Kiau or Nong Kiew) is a beautiful rustic little town on the bank of the Ou River in Laos. It is squeezed in between some of the most fantastic limestone mountains.

From Nong Khiaw, you will transfer by road towards Luang Prabang. En-route, you will visit Lu villages at Bane NaYang then Bane Hat Kho- where remains unique traditional customs.

You will turn back to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon, check in to your hotel.

The remainder of day is free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer: Private car

Included meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Day 9: Luang Prabang Departure (B)

In the last day of your tour, you will have time to enjoy beautiful lanscapes of the charming town of Luang Prabang. Then you will transfer to the airport for departure flight.

Room is at disposal until noon time only. Meals on your own. End of services.

Transfer: Private car

Included meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: N/A

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Northern Laos Discovery - 9 Days 8 Nights

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Inclusion:

Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast
Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle
Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Local English speaking guide
Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
Entrance fees

Exclusion:

International flights
Single supplement surcharge
Laos visa
Other meals than mentioned
Other services than mentioned
Drinks, other than water on activity days
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
Travel insurance

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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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This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.

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Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival

Day 2: Tak Bat - Kuang Sii Falls - City Tour (B,L)

Day 3: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves - Kamu Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 4: Kamu - Pakbeng (B,L)

Day 5: Pakbeng - Oudomxay - Muang La (B,D)

Day 6: Half day exploring Muang La (B,D)

Day 7: Muang La - Muang Khua - Muang Ngoi (B)

Day 8: Muang Ngoi - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang (B)

Day 9: Luang Prabang Departure (B)

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