4 Nights / 5 Days
Cambodia has a population of over 15 million. The official religion is Theravada Buddhism, practised by approximately 95 percent of the population. The country’s minority groups include Vietnamese, Chinese, Chams, and 30 hill tribes. The capital and largest city is Phnom Penh, the political, economic, and cultural centre of Cambodia. The kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with Norodom Sihamoni, a monarch chosen by the Royal Throne Council, as head of state.
- LUANG PRABANG
- PAK OU CAVES
- BAN CHAN
- KUANG SI WATERFALLS
- LUANG VIENTIANE
- BUDDHA PARK
On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to check in the hotel. The rest of the day is your own time at leisure.
Meal: No meal
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Today, you will first visit Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then embark on the a leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine.
On arrival back in the city, we will visit magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Afterwards, we will visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures. From there, we will transfer to visit Wat Prabath to admire the sunset; this is the really peaceful place to catch the last beauty of the day. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Luang Prabang
An early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there, we will take a short visit to the morning local market near the Royal Palace. At the market, you can find anything from rice, to fresh vegetables, to steamed fish, frogs, and anything else that might be the day’s catch, just set up on the ground, this is what the locals do every day. This is really the chance for you to get a real flavor of the local culture.
After breakfast at the hotel, we ascend the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River. We then visit Wat Visoun, dating back to 1513 during the reign of King Wisunarat (Visoun), this is Luang Prabang’s oldest temple and was once home to the Prabang Buddhas.
We then transfer directly to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. Before returning to Luang Prabang, we stop to visit the Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park (closed on Tuesday, and from 03rd May to 19th June every year), one of the must-visit spots, where you can have an optional 15 minute tour to learn about butterflies and local flora. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, we will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, where you will have a short tour so you get information about Silk, about weaver, about the Women that work in the Centre. We then transfer out to the airport to take the flight to Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Vientiane
In the morning, we will first visit Wat Si Muang, which is very famous for its supernatural power. After that, we see 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, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to Lao’s national icon, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop enroute to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
In the afternoon we transfer out to see Buddha Park, an enchanting collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures on the Mekong Riverside meadow, close to the Friendship Bridge. There are approximately 200 religious images dating back over 500 years, which were created by a mysterious monk spreading his philosophy on life and revealing his ideas about the universe. A spectacular view over the Mekong River at sunset is a perfect way to finish the day.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Vientiane
You are free to stroll around the town before taking the departure flight
Meal: Breakfast
COST DETAILS: All rates are per person sharing DBL/BB basis, in US dollar, net and non – commissionable.
| Accommodation in a double or twin room with daily breakfast |
| Breakfast at hotel |
| Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers. |
| Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers |
| Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary |
| Mineral water is available as complementary |
| International & Domestic flight tickets |
| Visa stamping fee at the airport (40 US$ in Laos, paid by cash at the airport) |
| Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. |
| All other services not specified in the itinerary |
| Meals, if not specified in the itinerary |
| Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc. |
| Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New year’s Eve |
| Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance). |
| Service tax as per government policy , on total cost of the package |
MEALS:
We only quote necessary meals in the tour, in case you want lunch or dinner added on for guests. Please add the additional charges as below
Supplement for Local menu meals at local restaurant: US$ 14 for lunch
Supplement for Local menu meals at local restaurant: US$ 18 to US$ 25 for dinner
| Hotels are subject to Availability. |
| This is just a quote, no any booking or blocking made on above quotation. |
| Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. |
| Availability of hotel not been checked at the time of sending this quotation. |
| Surcharge applicable during any blackout dates or festivals. |
| Midnight surcharge applicable for transfers between 23:00 HRS to 08:00 HRS. |
| Rates are based as per the number of passenger mention in the above quote; any change in the same will lead to Re-Quote. |
| Rate of Exchange will be calculated as per the exchange rate on the day of making full & final payment. |
| Check-in time is 1400 hrs & check-out time is 1200 noon |
| Airfares are subject to Ticketing. sss |
| Any Special remarks & Conditions like Early Check In / late Check Out / Adjoin room/Smoking Non Smoking Rooms / High Floor Room etc are always subject to the availability at the time of Check inn / Check Out and at the discretion of the hotel only No Guarantee Can be given in advance |
| Above is Just a quotation , rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking |
| Price of the package is calculated for per passenger on a twin-sharing basis. |
| Prices are dynamic and may be based on offers running at the time of booking. ESPI reserves the right to change prices at any time. |
| A surcharge may be applicable for certain departures. |
| In case the selected hotel is unavailable for booking, an alternate arrangement will be offered to the customer in another hotel of a similar category. |
| Due to operational reasons, the routing of this tour may be amended. However, all mentioned services will remain unchanged. |
| Porter fee at hotels, airports and seaports is not included in the package and has to be borne by the customer. |
| Cost of expenses of personal nature such as, laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar etc., are not included. |
| Any other items not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’ are not included in the cost of the package. |
| We shall be able to extend our visa assistance only to the applicants who are Indian citizen residing in India |
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