VIENTIANE OVERVIEW
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Trip code: VET.LA-09 |
Description: Attractive Vientiane with its old town along the Mekong River and ancient temples. Visit to nearby minority villages of Laos. Leisurely boat ride on the Mekong Nam Ngum lake.
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BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1:Â Arrive at Vientiane
Day 2: Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake
Day 3 : Vientiane – Departure   |
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ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive at Vientiane ( L/D)
Up on arrival Vientiane Capital, meet our guide 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. Lunch at the local restaurant after that, 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, Symbol of Lao nation 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. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 2: Vientiane – Nam Ngum Lake (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel, we excursion 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. Return back to Vientiane . Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 3 : Vientiane – Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel, we visit the morning market and the weaving village of BanNong Bouathong ( if time permits) and then transfer to Wattay airport or the Friendship Bridge for departure to next destination
End of trip.
Pricing & Inclusion:
This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your hotel choice, number of people in your group and time of travel.
This rate is quoted in USD per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy at 3-star hotel standard.
| Group Size | 2 persons | 4 persons | 6 persons | Single Supp* |
| Price / pp | 357 | 281 | 252 | 66 |
Inclusive of above prices:
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation based on twin sharing room including breakfast.
- Lunch and dinner in the local restaurants as per program
- Entrance fees and excursions according to program
Exclusive of above prices:
- Visa stamping fee on arrival
- Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
- Domestic air ticket
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Other foreign language guide
- Peak tourist season or special event rates
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
- Other services not mentioned in the program





