Imagine the intrigue of floating by slow boat down the Mekong River to a remote riverside lodge in Laos. so your journey begins, with many more unique experiences to come. Be enlightened in Luang Prabang chatting with local monks, and contemplate the work being done at the COPE and Childsafe Centres and find out how you can help. Your travels lead you along an ancient Khmer highway through countryside of unbelievable beauty to the unequalled sight of the dawn’s first light falling upon the incredible temples of Angkor.

Tour Information

  • Tour Code: LCE-7
  • Length: 7D / 6N
  • From: Chiang Rai
  • Finish: Siem Reap

Tour Price

$926price per pax

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Date Activities Meal
Day 1Visit archeological remains at "Chiang Sean" cityL, D
Day 2Private traditional boat for the trip down the Mekong RiverB, L, D
Day 3Visit a fishing village and a rice winemaking villageB, L, D
Day 4Visit the impressive stupa of Wat VisounB, L, D
Day 5You can swim, relax, soft trek to the top of the fallB, L, D
Day 6Visit Ban Nong Buathong, known as Textile villageB, L, D
Day 7End of trip.B
Day 1
Transport
Meals:L, D
Visit archeological remains at "Chiang Sean" city

Detailed Itinerary: Upon arrival Chiang Rai, transfer to hotel and check in. Today drive through scenery by road along picturesque scenic routes pass the several beautiful northern mountains and valleys. Visit to Golden triangle, stop to visit hill tribes village, explore the villages which are very simple, unique costumes, their own tradition and dialect. Then, visit the world famous "Golden Triangle" where the borders of three countries (Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar) are met. See the panoramic view of Mekong River and Opium Museum. Visit archeological remains at "Chiang Sean" city, the first capital Lanna Kingdom, continues to Mae Sai, the Thailand-Myanmar border and the northernmost point of Thailand. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai.

Day 2
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Private traditional boat for the trip down the Mekong River

Detailed Itinerary: Early morning at 0630am your guide pick up and transfer you about 2hour to Cheing Khong, upon arrival cross to Khong river to Hoeuisay.After completed immigration, you board a ready private traditional boat for the trip down the Mekong River. Serene, timeless Laos is one of Asia's most unvisited, unchanged countries. This once-powerful kingdom known as Lane Xang (Million Elephants) was founded in the 14th century with the help of the Khmers, and it went on to become one of the largest kingdoms in Southeast Asia until its demise in the late 19th century. Bisected and bordered by the Mekong River, omnipresent symbol of Indochina, Laos today is an amalgam of cultural influences; Theravada Buddhism, animism, France, and the socialist ideal. It is a peaceful place, and the legendary hospitality, resilience and friendliness of the Lao people is much in evidence. Laos is Old Asia preserved. As your journey downriver you will stop at some tribal minority villages such as the Hmong, Yao and Khmu. Upon arrival in Pakbeng, we visit local market; experience daily lifestyle of colorful hill tribe traders exchanges their goods. Overnight in Pak Beng.

Day 3
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Visit a fishing village and a rice winemaking village

Detailed Itinerary: Breakfast, as you sail down river as a second leg, you will pass areas of un-spoilt forest with little villages along the riverbanks and perhaps the odd elephant or two with his mahout. You visit a fishing village and a rice winemaking village and perhaps even taste some of the infamous beverage known as Lao Rice wine. You also visit the Pak-Ou caves, where thousands of Buddha statues are stored. You arrive in Luang Prabang around sunset and transfer to your hotel. This charming city of UNESCO world heritage site, The Luang Prabang is a small, dream-like town on the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers, in a beautiful mountain setting. From 1353 until 1545 it was the capital of Lane Xang before power was transferred to Vientiane. Despite the move Luang Prabang remained the seat of monarchical power and when the kingdom broke up in 1694, one of the deceased king's grandsons established a rival kingdom to those in Vientiane and Champassak. Though weakened, the Luang Prabang royalty endured until 1975, when after the reign of 63 kings it was formally dissolved. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, visit National museum, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; visit Wat Xieng Thong, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 5
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
You can swim, relax, soft trek to the top of the fall

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast drive out of town 30KM to the beautiful Kuang Sii Fall, where you can swim, relax, soft trek to the top of the fall. On return short stop at Black Hmong Village, where hill tribe hand-made handicraft as souveniors for visitors pass by. Arrive in the town, transfer to you to airport for a short flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, Mete your guide and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 6
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Visit Ban Nong Buathong, known as Textile village

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket, the temple 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, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. Afternoon, visit Ban Nong Buathong, known as Textile village. Over night in Vientiane.

Day 7
Transport
Meals:B
End of trip.

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, Transfer you to Wattay Airport for your departure. End of trip.

Accommodation
BEST Price Per Person in USD valid until Sept 2012
01Pax 02 Pax 3-5 Pax 6-7Pax 8-10 Pax Single Supplement
Mid – range 3* Hotel 2,263 1,334 1,098 981 926 201
Superior 4* Hotel 2,518 1,459 1,233 1,063 1,041 319
Deluxe 5* Hotel 2,928 1,694 1,428 1,273 1,251 530
Destinations Mid – range 3* Hotel Superior 4* Hotel Deluxe 5* Hotel
Chiang Rai Laluna Resort Dusit Island Hotel Le Meridien Chiang Rai
Pak Beng Lusay Lodge or Kamu Lodge Lusay Lodge or Kamu Lodge Lusay Lodge or Kamu Lodge
Luang Prabang Villa Chitdra The Grand Hotel Le Palais Juliana Hotel
Xieng Khuang Vansana Hotel Vansana Hotel Vansana Hotel
Vang Vieng The Elephant Crossing Hotel The Elephant Crossing Hotel The Elephant Crossing Hotel
Vientiane Lao Orchid Mercure Hotel Settha Palace
E-Tu Fall E-Tu Resort E-Tu Resort E-Tu Resort
Khong Island Pon Arena Hotel Pon Arena Hotel Pon Arena Hotel
Khone Island Sala Donkhone Sala Donkhone Sala Donkhone
Pakse Pakse Hotel Champasak Grand Hotel Champasak Grand Hotel

Trip Included

  • All land Transports
  • Local Experienced English speaking guide
  • Entry fees
  • Private Boat trip 2Days/1Night Houeisay-Pak Beng- to Ou Cave-Luang Prabang
  • Mineral drinking water
  • Meals as listed in program
  • Accommodations based on sharing room
  • Government Tax

Trip Excluded

  • Visa fee upon arrival
  • Personal expense does not include in program
  • Domestic & International flight tickets

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