Laos Discovery 9D / 8N Tour Package
Duration
9 Days
Stay
3 Star Hotel
Join From
Laos
Experience
Premium
Laos Discovery 9D / 8N Tour Package
Itinerary
Upon arrival at the airport, our local guide will welcome you and transfer you to a hotel in town for check in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
We visited the vegetable market and the former King’s Palace in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang learning about today’s life and history.
Enjoy a short drive to visit 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.
Then continue to Wat Visoun – an unusual structure which represents the earliest Lao style.
Afterwards, pay a visit to Wat Mai, a beautiful temple located nearby the Royal Palace and built in the 18th century. It is the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang.
Take a cruise along the Mekong about two hours upstream from the centre of Luang Prabang, and discover the numerous Buddha images at Pak Ou Caves.
Pak Ou (mouth of the Ou river) , the Tham Ting (lower cave) and the Tham Theung (upper cave) are caves overlooking the founder name of the Mekong River. They are a group of caves on the right side of the Mekong river, It is then only a short distance from the caves to the village of Ban Xang Hai. Stop here to learn about LauLao (Lao whisky) and LauHai (Lao wine), before continuing down the Mekong to Luang Prabang. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xienglek, well known for its hand- made of Jute Sar paper.
In the evening go to Phousi Mount where you also can have a nice panorama of the city.
The balance of the day is free at leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
For early risers, an alms giving ceremony is a good chance to learn about local culture. We suggest you enjoy the sunrise at the crossroads in town around 05.00 when you will also see monks in saffron robes from Luang Prabang’s many temples walking in long silent processions searching for offerings left to them by the faithful.
After breakfast, our tour guide and driver will come to your hotel, you will visit the morning Phosi Market where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit the Ban Ouay, Hmong Hill tribe, Ban Ou, Lowland Lao and Ban Thapene of Khmu village. Continue driving to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang and we take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek, well known for its hand- made of Jute Sar paper. Rest of the time at leisure.
Free time at your leisure for the rest of the day. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
This morning, you will pass the Mekong river by a local ferry towards Khmu village. make a short visit to Ban Chan pottery village if time allows. It is a rare chance to try your hand on creating beautiful pots from clay.
Along the way, you will pass by rustic villages, children playing together or farmers doing their work. Visit Ban Boum Xieng and observe the ethnic tradition and daily life. Continue to drive to a Khmu family and enjoy lunch with them.
In the afternoon, drive back to the Mekong river. Pay a visit to a less-visited site Wat Rong Khun to explore its nice decorations. From here, taka a short transfer to Wat Tham Xieng Maen located in a limestone cave. Take your time to discover its Buddha images. You could also visit Wat Chom phet – This is an excellent spot for a panoramic view of the area as well as an excellent photo opportunity for a sunset shot.
Later today, you will be transferred to the airport for your Fly to Vientiane. Upon arrival, check in and feel free to relax. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Today is devoted to explore the peaceful city of Vientiane, highlights included :
Vat Phra Keo – which was built in 1565 is one of the most impressive and interesting temples in Vientiane. It previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha image.
Vat Sisaket – which is famous for not only its cloister wall storing thousands of tiny Buddha images but also its beautiful architecture and layout with history dating back to 1818.
Pha That Luang (built 1566, reconstructed 1930). It is the most important Laotian religious and national monument. The temple has an unique architecture reflecting Lao culture and identity, becoming a symbol of Lao nationalism.
Patuxay – The memorial monument -was built in 1957 and is the most prominent landmark in the city. The architecture of the monument was inspired by the architecture of Triomphe in Paris and combined with typical Lao motifs. From the top of the monument, you can see an excellent panoramic view of the city.
Talat Sao market where you can do some shopping.
In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to the famous Buddha Park, located 25 km from the city. The park is home for over 200 statues of Buddha and characters of Hinduism made of concrete, especially the enormous Buddhist statue which is 40m in length propping its arm. Furthermore, there are many other statues in the shapes of humans, Godheads, animals and Lucifer. Visitors can get inside the enormous monuments in the shape of a pumpkin through a monster’s mount which is 3 meters high. You can also visit all floors symbolizing Hell, Underworld, and Heaven.
Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
In the early morning, we drove to the airport without a guide to catch your short flight to Pakse. Upon arrival at Pakse airport, our guide and driver will pick you up and continue the trip to Bolaven Plateau, an area of highlands situated to the east of Pakse, home to various hilltribes, such as Lavens from which the region gets its name.
Stop at Tad Lo, home to three separate waterfalls featuring stunning drops of crystalline water. In the afternoon, continue to Tad Yuang & Tad Fane waterfalls, stopping en-route to visit a coffee and/or tea plantation. Overnight in the Bolaven Plateau.
This morning, leave Bolaven for 4000 islands. On the way, stop to visit Vat Phou Temple. Recorded on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Wat Phou is a stunning pre-angkorian temple built upon three levels.
You have some time to explore Ou Mong Ruins before driving to Khone Papheng – one of the most significant attractions of the 4000 islands. This 10 kilometer waterfall becomes the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia and considered the jewel of Laos.
Heading to the biggest island of Si Phan Don area – Don Khong. Enjoy the stunning views of water while relaxing at the pool of the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Today is devoted to exploring the Don Det and Don Khone, two smaller islands which are considered the heaven of backpackers. Enjoy a boat trip along the Mekong river, on the way you can see children of Mekong playing underwater or the fishermen in their daily lives.
Take a bike to visit these two islands, which are linked by a bridge. Visit Ban Khone fishing village – where you could explore the ruins of French railway tracks and the beautiful Liphi Waterfall. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere in the islands and take awesome photos of the local life and natural beauty.
In the afternoon, we boarded the motor boat again to visit the Cambodian border where the famous Irrawaddy dolphins live. If you are lucky, you can see them playing and swimming in the river.
Then return to Pakse for leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Have breakfast at the hotel then enjoy a free morning before driving to the airport without a guide to catch your departure flight home. Room is at your disposal until noon only. Meals on your own. End of services.
Travel Advisory
- Passport: Valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay.
- Visa Application Form: Complete and accurate.
- e-Visa: Can be applied online
- Visa on Arrival: Indian citizens can obtain a Laos visa on arrival at designated entry points. This visa is typically for a 30-day stay. You’ll need a valid passport, a photo, and the visa fee.
For Indian travellers, the Laos visa on arrival fee typically ranges from USD 30 to USD 45, depending on the entry point. It’s important to carry cash in USD as other currencies may not be accepted at the visa counter..
- Processing Time: e-Visas are typically processed within 3 working days, and visa on arrival processing is usually immediate.
- Photographs: Recent, colored passport-size photos.
- Flight Itinerary: Proof of return and onward Flights tickets.
- Hotel Reservation: Confirmation of accommodation.
- Travel Insurance: Proof of valid insurance.
Also Note, While visiting any religious sites please ensure you are fully covered.
Inclusions
- Welcome Drink on Arrival
- Daily Breakfast and Dinner
Exclusions
- Flight tickets/Train tickets.
- Additional Meals / Unspecified Meals or drinks.
- Any kind of drinks (alcoholic, mineral, soft or hard and starters.)
- All the temple Darshan tickets and sightseeing entry tickets
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls.
Documents Required
- 2 passport size photograph of each member traveling (name, age∙ & gender written behind the photograph)
- Photo Copy of Photo ID proof. Original to be brought∙ with self.
- ID Proof: Driving License, Voter Card, Valid Passport
- In the case of Child (below 18 Years) or a couple traveling where there is no ID proof of the wife,∙ a written declaration must be given by the parents / husband. (For some specific areas)
- We require at least 7 days for processing the documents
Travel documents
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- All travel documents are non-transferable.
- All airline tickets must be issued in the name of the passport/photo identity holder, some carriers will deny carriage if the name varies between the travel documents and the airline tickets and the booking may be cancelled subject to cancellation charges.
- Please review your travel documentation carefully and advise us immediately of any errors in the details as set out in the Checklist. Any errors in names on your travel documentation will be your responsibility if not advised at the time of booking. It is your responsibility to collect all travel documents from us prior to travel.
Booking Policy :
- All the booking request for the packages has to be sent us only in writing email only:∙ [email protected]
- Details required for confirmation provide the following details along with your booking request:
- Package Code and Category.
- All passengers naming list & concern person mobile no.
- Total No of Person along with adult sharing the rooms and child with/ without bed.
- Name, age, address, & gender of all guests.
- Date of Arrival and Departure.
- Advance payment of 30% of total package cost when you book the tour in our bank account.
- Reference No: As soon as we receive a booking request a file no. will be sent to you, please note the same for future correspondence.
- Re-Confirmation: All bookings should be reconfirmed with us minimum 15 days prior to the date along with confirmed arrival details, failure on which will be considered as cancellation.
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Cancellation Policy :
Cancellation has to be sent to us by email.
Booking day to 30 days – communication charges of Rs.2000.00 per person /As per actual.
- Cancellation Charge 30% of the Package Cost cancelled between 21-30 days before date of check in
- Cancellation Charge 50% of the Package Cost cancelled between 15-20 days before date of check in.
- Cancellation Charge 100% of the Package Cost if cancelled between 10-15 days before the date of check in. The above mentioned cancellation policy will not be applicable during Peak season and blackout dates.
- The 100% retention charge will be applicable during this period AMENDMENT: Amendment of booked tour will be treated as Cancellation. However, minor amendments can be made.
General Policy :
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Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Client and/or travelers/persons travelling with the Client for any personal injuries, sickness, loss of baggage or denial of visas. In any case, the Company shall not be liable towards any consequential loss, damage or extra costs suffered by the Client for any reasons whatsoever.
The tour guide reserves the right to make changes or omit any place of visit, if it becomes necessary due to bad weather, bad road, strike or band, security reasons etc. Kindly inform us if the guests are senior citizens or have health related issues (like arthritis, heart problems etc.) or any such matter which might need special arrangements. Some itineraries will not be suitable for them and we will suggest accordingly.
The security concerns, driver’s working hours etc. will be kept in mind while planning the tour and sightseeing.
We try to ensure that the sightseeing points do not fall on a closing day. In case due to an inevitable situation if the sightseeing falls on a closing day, it will have to be left out. Conducting that particular tour or sightseeing point the next day will be subject to time availability.
Weather in the region is unpredictable. We have kept your sightseeing related with nature flexible. The region’s prime tourist interest is its Nature and eco-friendly atmosphere. The facilities available here cannot be matched with other developed destinations.
Once the package is booked & confirmed no refund will be allowed. There will be no refund of any unutilized service in part or in full whatever may be the reason.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, but pony/helicopter/battery car ride is not included and payable by guest.
It is a small group guided tour, perfect for immersive cultural experiences.
Comfortable 3–4 star hotels and boutique properties, including a floating resort on Inle Lake.
Yes, vegetarian and special meal requests can be arranged with prior notice.
Yes, up to age 70. Additional cost for travelers aged 71 and above.