The small and relaxed Lao capital of Vientiane sits on the northern bank of the Mekong River facing across to the even sleepier Thai town of Sri Chiang Mai. For many visitors, Vientiane is the first taste of Lao food, culture and hospitality and on all counts it does not disappoint. Actually pronounced Wiang Jan and translated as City of Sandalwood, the modern name of Vientiane comes courtesy of a bastardised French transliteration. Wiang actually means “fort” (City of Sandalwood sounds better than Fort of Sandalwood) but by all accounts it mustn’t have been much of a fort, as the original city was over-run on a number of occasions by the Burmese and Chinese and was absolutely flattened by the Siamese (Thais) in 1828, after which the city was abandoned back to the jungle.
Tour Information
- Tour Code: VST-3
- Length: 3D / 2N
- From: Vientiane
- Finish: Vientiane
Tour Price
$210price per pax
Our Guarantee
| Date |
Activities |
Meal |
| Day 1 | You are welcome to Vientiane | L, D |
| Day 2 | Visit the Morning Market | B, L, D |
| Day 3 | Depart to Wattay airport or the Friendship Bridge | B |
Day 1
Transport
Meals:L, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)You are welcome to Vientiane
Detailed Itinerary:
You are welcome to Vientiane, the city of the moon – an ancient city, situated on the bend on the left bank of the Mekong as the largest city and the capital of Laos. Transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of Vientiane, to visit religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple to have been survived from the Siamese war of 1828 and its cloister contains more than 8000 Buddha statues; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo, but today it contains a collection of Buddha statues, antiques and all artifacts found in around Vientiane; That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos, which was built to cover the original small stupa containing a piece of the chest bone of Buddha; Patouxay (Arch de Triumph), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars in the past and it is today as the land-mark of Vientiane
Day 2
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the Morning Market
Detailed Itinerary:
Vientiane travel guideBreakfast at hotel, we depart to visit the Morning Market, the biggest shopping center in Vientiane and we take a full day trip by road No. 10 to Nam Ngum Lake (90 km N), with hundreds of small islands. We en route stop to visit a cottage-salt factory, where natural salt are extracted at Ban Bor village. After arriving at Nam Ngum Lake by noon, we enjoy our Lao food lunch at a restaurant by the Nam Ngum Lake. In the afternoon, we relax by taking a boat ride about 1 hour for panoramic view around small islands. On the way of returning to Vientiane along the road No. 13, we make a few stops at Ban Phone, a village where most people weaving bamboo-baskets, dinning tables, besides we will see how Lao traditional rice-whisky to be distilled, and we can have a taste and take a way. Before getting back to Vietniane, we also stop at Vang Xang, an archaeological site containing the 11th century stone carvings of Buddha sculptures hidden in the forest.
Day 3
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Depart to Wattay airport or the Friendship Bridge
Detailed Itinerary:
Following breakfast, we spend our independent exploration of this charming city by own till we depart to Wattay airport or the Friendship Bridge for departure to next destination
| 01 Sep 2010 - 31 Auguist 2011(The Price Per Person(US$) |
| Group Cost:US$ per pax |
2 pax |
3-5pax |
6-10pax |
Singular |
| Superior |
295 |
260 |
210 |
40 |
| First Class |
360 |
330 |
300 |
100 |
| Deluxe |
420 |
380 |
350 |
270 |
| Accommodation/Cruise Boat |
Mid-range 3* Hotel |
Superior 4* Hotel |
Deluxe 5* Hotel |
| Vientiane |
Inter City Boutique, Lao Orchid, Ramayana Gallery |
Mercure Vientiane, Lao Plaza, Sabaidee Lao, Salana Boutique |
Don Chan Palace, Settha Palace, Green Park Boutique |
| Luang Prabang |
Manoluck Hotel, Ancient Hotel, Villa Chitdara |
Villa Santi Hotel & Santi Resort, The Grand Luang Prabang , The Chang Heritage |
Shinta Mani , Le Palais Juliana, Les 3 Nagas, Maison Souvannaphoum Colours Of Angsana |
| Vang Vieng |
Thavonsouk Bungalows, Elephant Crossing Resort |
Vansana Hotel, Villa Namsong |
|
| Xieng Khoang |
|
Vansana Hotel, Anoulack Khen Lao Hotel |
|
| Champasak |
Pakse Hotel, Pon Arena Hotel-Khong island |
Champasaka Grand Hotel, Champasak Palace |
|
| Savannakhet |
Huong Thip Hotel |
Daosavanh Resort |
|
Trip Included
- Baggage handling and porterage.
- Private air-conditioned transport + boat.
- Tours with English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.
- Refreshing tower and drinking water on tour.
- Accommodation in twin or double-sharing room.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner).
- Service charge & government tax.
Trip Excluded
- Visa fee.
- Travel insurance against any personal injury of illness and damage of the property incurred during the course of this trip.
- International air tickets to / from Laos.
- Departure tax.
- Personal expenses such as: drinks, phone calls, laundry, tip...etc.
