Culture and Heritage Tours in Laos 5 Days 4 Nights
Tour brief
Located in Southeast Asia, Laos is a dream destination for brave travelers seeking a hidden corner of Asia. Travel to Laos, you will see Laos is not only peace in the life way, but it also is beautiful in landscape.
Although Laos is a developing country, Laos is a country that possesses many unique cultural beauties that only Laos has. If you love the history of Laos, have a passion for long-standing places, the ancient temples or thousand-year-old statues, 5 days Laos trip to explore the best culture and heritage tour is perfectly suitable for you. Follow us and explore together!
Itinerary
Destinations: Vientiane - Xieng Khouang – Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfall - Pak Ou Cave
Day 1: Vientiane Arrival (D)
Welcome to the heart of Laos, Vientiane capital, our guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After a short rest, start to visit the major sights of the capital. The first site is Watt Sisaket with 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 and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, stop to take some pictures in the Patuxay Monument which is regarded as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, then move to the Mekong Riverside and enjoy the outdoor activities. Back to the hotel, enjoy the first dinner in Laos.
Overnight in Vientiane.Patuxay Monument
Day 2: Vientiane – Xieng Khoang (B)
Get up early and enjoy breakfast in the hotel. Next, move to the morning market in Vientiane before we flight to Xieng Khoang in the afternoon. Upon your arrival, we will visit the Plain of Jars which is an impressive archaeological site, place hundreds of large stone jars are littered all over the plateau. Then, we visit the old capital of Muang Khoun Province and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people. They also have an interesting local culture and a colorful history.
Overnight in Phonsavanh.Plain of Jar, Local tour in Laos
Day 3: Xieng Khouang – Luang Prabang (B)
Have breakfast before visiting Central Market of Phonsavanh to watch different Hil Tribes to barter and exchange merchandises. Then, heading out the small town in Luang Prabang. On the way, we will stop in Thampra which has 200 years old Buddha images and Hmong village along the road. After visiting the village, continue our trip, drive uphill, enjoying mountain splendid natural scenery, forest, and landscape.Wat Aham
Take a rest and have a quick meal before we take over the mountainous region to Luang Prabang. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After checking into the hotel, we start seeing the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai. Climbing to the top of Phousi Mount to see the excellent view with an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. At Night, it’s time to explore Street Night Market, where you can buy the collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave (B)
Continue our trip in Luang Prabang by the breakfast in the morning, start the fourth day we visit the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents the classical architecture of Luang Prabang Temples. Embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Cave, which displaces thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at Ban Xang Hai, the village famous with local rice wine. On the return, we also visit Ban Phanom where the local weaving made.
Overnight in Luang PrabangPak Ou Cave
Day 5: Luang Prabang Departure (B)
After breakfast, visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace which displays the collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Laos culture from the days of the early kings through the last sovereign. After that, we will go to the central Market only in the morning before moving to the airport in Laos. End your tour in Laos by our services! Thank you for making your Laos trip with Asia Local Tours!
Inclusions
- Accommodation in twin shared basis
- Private, Air conditioned Transport
- Boat trips as stated in the itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Admission fees to sites stated in the itinerary
- Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
- Gov’t taxs and service charges
- Luggage handling
- Drinking water
Exclusions
- Visas and Immigration fees on arrival
- Domestic air ticket
- Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
- Travel and/or Medical Insurance
- Lunch or dinner unless stated in the itinerary
- Single room accommodation (quoted separately)
- Child or adult in triple share accommodation
- Foreign language guides other than English
- Peak Season or Special Events Surcharges
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
Hotels
Additional Remarks:
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on flight availability, road and/or weather conditions and room availability.
- Group of 10 persons and above will use separate vehicle in Luang Prabang due to UNESCO restrictions on large coaches entering downtown Luang Prabang.
- Hotels listed above may not meet international star rating standards, especially in the remote areas where accommodation options are limited.
- Room rates quoted above do not include compulsory fees for special events, peak season such as Christmas and New Year or Gala Dinners etc.
- Prices are subject to change at any time as a result of VAT, Fuel Excise or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations.
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