Laos in Style 12 days tour

Our Laos in Style 12 days tour is an ideal option for travelers who like to mix their adventure with an equal helping of comfort and relaxation. This well-balanced itinerary ensures you see all the definitive highlights whilst, from time to time, still breaking a sweat.  You will visit the fascinating pre-Angkorian ruins of Wat Phou, admire the town's wonderful French colonial in Champasak, enjoy lifestyle in Vientiane, discover minority hill tribe people and their way of life or become exporer to the hidden Huay Sae Valley in the same way Dr. Neis.  With one of the best Laos tours like this, it is worth spending your time. If you are interested in Tour Laos and explore this wonderful nation, carry your luggage and join with Viet Green Travel! Book Laos tours, best Laos tours, Laos in Style 12 days tour, popular Laos tours now !!

OVERVIEW TOUR

Tour type:   Private     Duration: 12 Days   

Departure: Daily         Tour Styles: Off the beaten track, Soft Adventure, Cultural, Nature

Destination: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves - Kamu Lodge - Pakbeng - Luang Nam Tha - Muang Sing - Phongsali - Nong Khiaw

ITINERARY TOUR:

DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG ARRIVAL - CITY TOUR

Welcome to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, the tour guide and driver welcome you at airport then take you to the hotel to check in.

After taking a soft rest, we will start the city tour with a visit to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful ‘tree of life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall. 

If we have enough time, we will take a short walk around the small streets of city center, watching the life of local people.

After that, you will visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. 

In the late afternoon, we climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. 

This evening, you will enjoy the welcome dinner with the traditional dance & folk song, at the local restaurant. What could be more interesting than tasting cuisine and discovering the local culture.

After dinner, we will visit the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Then, we return to hotel to relax.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

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DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG – BAN XIENGMENE – HUAYKUA FALL (BIKING + TREKKING)

After breakfast, tour guide pick you up at 8:30 am then we transfer to the boat pier, where we will take the ferry crossing the Mekong river to the other sides of the Mekong, which is totally different from the ancient side of Luang Prabang.

After another 15-20 minutes transferring, we reach to the Green Jungle Park.
Tour guide will give us a short introduction and welcome speech then we start climbing to the top of the waterfall for a hiking loop of around 2h30.
Once on the top enjoy a nice mountain view and discover the natural pool from the waterfall water spring and also some centenaries trees. We will learn about the jungle vegetation, the tales of Hoi Khua waterfall and the local life style. We continue by the governor’s trees plantations project with some wild field, enjoy the natural taste of some veggies found along the way and then walk back down to the coffee shop where we will have lunch.

In the afternoon, we will join the zipline flying above the valley with 13 stations and 900m of zipline. This will take about 1 hour.

You are then free to walk around the park, visit the flower garden, or just relax and enjoy the cup of coffee admiring the green nature.

After that, we will come back to our hotel and free time for the whole evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

Approx. 2.5-hour trekking, 1-hour Ziplining

DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVES – KAMU LODGE

After breakfast, we boarded a traditional Long River boat at Kamu Lodge pier at 08:30am and take a leisurely cruise upstream while enjoying the refreshments served on the boat.

Marvel at the thousands of gold Buddha statues placed in sacred Pak Ou caves by devotees. Most people failed to marvel at Pak Ou towering limestone cliff.

Continue upriver and you would reach Kamu Lodge around noon. A Refreshing welcome drink is served. You can check into your super-size tents with attached modern bathroom amenities and facilities. You will enjoy lunch in an airy SALA settled in the middle of ice paddy fields.

After lunch, you can choose to either relax or to enjoy the traditional Kamu lifestyles and activities such as rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields, gold panning in the Mekong (anything you find is Yours!), traditional fishing techniques (you can sample your catch for dinner!), visit of the Kamu village, archery contest.

Dinner is a feast by Kamu tribe standards. We want you to see the world from the Kamu's eyes.

After dinner, you will relax at your tent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Safari tent at Kamu Lodge

DAY 4: KAMU LODGE – PAKBENG

You are free in the morning to stroll around the lodge and the surrounding village. The boat Shompoo Cruise will arrive at around 9:30Am to pick you up for the cruise upstream to Pakbeng, a small village located on the Mekong River. Along the way, we will stop at Ban Baw, which is famous for its traditional hand weaving. Arriving in Pakbeng at around mid-afternoon, you will check in your hotel before taking an orientation walk around the town. Overnight in Pakbeng

Departure schedule of Shompoo Cruise:

• OCTOBER to APRIL: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY.
• MAY to SEPTEMBER: TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SUNDAY.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Pakbeng

Departure schedule of Shompoo Cruise: - OCTOBER to APRIL: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY. - MAY to SEPTEMBER: TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SUNDAY.

DAY 5: PAKBENG – OUDOMXAY – LUANG NAMTHA

The local market also attracts numerous ethnic minorities who converge from the surrounding mountainsides or valley to barter and trade their goods. We visit this congregation before setting off on our journey north to Luang Nam Tha via Oudomxay. Along the way, we visit some more Khmu, Tai Dam (Black Thai), and Hmong villages.

Oudomxay province is the residence to a mixture of 23 ethnic minority groups. We make a few rest stops along the way, which gives you the opportunity to see the ethnic minority groups of Hmong, Khmu, Black Thai and Lu; Hmong hilltribe people.

We arrive in Luang Nam Tha late afternoon, transfer to your hotel. Free for the rest of the day to explore the town on your own way. Overnight in Luang Nam Tha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Namtha

DAY 6: LUANG NAMTHA – EXCURSION & HOMESTAY

After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up. From there, we will take a short visit to the Luang Namtha museum. Then visit Luang Namtha Stupa where you will see excellent view of Luang Namtha city. Continue to the old Phou Pouk Stupa, visit Ban Nam Ngean “Tai Dam” and Ban Pieng Ngam “Tai Deang” both of them are famous for their many different handicrafts, walk around the villages to see & learn how to process Lao Whisky making, traditional weaving, black smith, bamboo basket making.

From there, we will transfer to the village of Ban Nam Dee “Lanten” along a dirt road for 6 km. Today you will learn & practice how to make paper from young bamboo, natural dyeing & the traditional weaving, participate the traditional Baci-ceremony & local music, taste local meals, talk about village history with owner homestay & go to bed.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay in Ban Namdee

DAY 7: LUANG NAMTHA – PHONGSALY

We wake up early today and to drive east and take through some of the most stunning mountain scenery you will find in South East Asia, with plenty of opportunities to stop off at the various Khmu and H’mong villages along the way.  We may also visit visit the intriguing Pra Xack Kham Temple with its sacred Buddha image. The 400 years old legendary statue is said to have many supernatural powers, and is widely worshipped among the faithful local Buddhists.

From there, we continue our drive to Phongsaly. The road is in good condition and at mountains’ slope. You will see beautiful landscapes, banana plantations, local rural life in the villages that borders the road and panoramic views over the surrounding mountains. You can ask your guide to stop whenever you want to take pictures on the way.

We will arrive in the town of Phongsaly late afternoon. The charm of the town is made by the narrow paved streets borded by traditional Chinese houses in wood. Your guide will explain you more about the history and culture of this multicultural city and the harmony that reigns between Lao people and Chinese immigrants.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Phongsaly

DAY 8: PHONGSALY – 3 GREENS TREK

Today, you will discover Phongsaly’s evergreen forest, green tea and green Lao whiskey.

After breakfast, you will leave walking from Phongsaly on a track with stunning views over endless mountains.

After 3-4 hours, you will have lunch in a whiskey producing Phunoy village and enjoy your first green!

Then enter the jungle forest on an adventurous path climbing up into the mountains. After walking through tea plantations reach the mountain ridge offering you a stunning 360-degree view (as far as China to the west and Vietnam to the east!). Continue on a small jungle path and reach the top of the Phu Fa Mountain (1625m – 400 steps) overlooking Phongsaly Town.

Enjoy the relaxed descent to the town through the forest.

The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Phongsaly

DAY 9: PHONGSALY – MUANG KHUA

After breakfast in town, you will to the famous 400-year-old tea plantation, located in the village of Ban Komaen, about 30 minutes south from Phongsaly.

According to some tea experts, this village has some of the oldest tea trees in the world. The large root system of the old trees extends deep into the mineral-rich soil and gives ‘Phongsaly Tea’ its specific aroma and taste. The oldest trees stand 6 m high with a stem up to 30 cm in diameter. They are regularly cut and kept to a reasonable size by Phunoy people, climbing to pick the precious leaves. They then process and sell this rare tea in cigar-shaped tubes.

The road to Ban Komaen passes through more recent tea plantations and offers a stunning view on Phongsaly and surrounding mountains. In the village a newly built tea-tasting shop serves some food and sells the 400-year-old tea. You can also have a look to the temple and its characteristic Buddha statue with big ears.

After the visit, you will drive to Muang Khua for about 4 hours.

Overnight in Muang Khua

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Muang Khua

DAY 10: MUANG KHUA – MUANG NGOI – NONG KHIAW

In the morning, we will board a long-tail boat downstream the Nam Ou River to Nong Khiaw, the lovely boutique town along the lazy Nam Ou River. The scenery along the way is said to be the most beautiful part of the gently Nam Ou River. Along the way, we may make a short stop to enjoy the drink at one of the bars in Muang Ngoi overlooking the Nam Ou River.

Along the way, we will make a short stop at Ban Sop Chem, home to the Thai Deang tribe (Red Thai) and Khmu who have simple life, see the daily lives of local people, lifestyle, culture ...

We have ample time to take the short stop at the fishing village of Muang Ngoi to enjoy a cup of coffee at one of the bar overlooking the Nam Ou River before continuing further to Nong Khiaw

We arrive in Nong Khiaw just in time to catch the sunset before checking in your simple guesthouse. Overnight in Nong Khiaw

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Nong Khiaw

DAY 11: NONG KHIAW – 100 WATERFALLS

Start this day of adventure with a peaceful boat ride on the Nam Ou River where you will be able to explore a small Lao village along the riverside. Learn about the villagers and their way of life along this Northern Laos River before beginning the '100 Waterfalls Adventure Trail'!
Walking through small streams and rice paddies, you will arrive at the bottom of the 100 Waterfalls which were only first explored in October 2008! For the next few hours, you will see only water and jungle and hear the constant sound of clear waterfall cascades. The pools around you are very inviting for a refreshing splash.
Your guide will lead you through the cascades and prepare a local style lunch that you can enjoy on the falls surrounded by amazingly green nature.
A small village trail on the top of the '100 Waterfalls' will lead us on our hike back down into the valley, offering wide views over the expansive Nam Ou valley.
Once back in the village we will have some more time to experience the daily life of the Nam Ou riverside village before heading back to Nong Khiaw (Nong Khiau) by boat. Overnight in Nong Khiaw

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Nong Khiaw

DAY 12: NONG KHIAW – LUANG PRABANG – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, take the direct transfer back to Luang Prabang.

If time permits, we will visit Ban Na Yang (12km from the main road), which is the Thai Lue minority village. This is the very unique village with the traditional house and hand-weaving technique.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel to take the departure flight

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: NA

Note: 03-hour transfer from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang >> the departure flight should in in the afternoon after 02:00PM

PACKAGE PRICES:

Notes:

• *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
• Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
• Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

OUR PRICE INCLUDE:

• 11 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 3 Dinner
• Car, Cruise, Trekking
• Hotel (8 nights), Safari tent at Kamu Lodge (1 night), Homestay in Ban Namdee (1 night), Guesthouse in Muang Khua (1 night), NA (1 night)

• Transportation with air-condition in private
• Accommodation in twin/double shared room
• Boat trip as stated in above sights
• English speaking guide
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Meals as per program
• Gov’t tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water

OUR PRICE EXCLUDE:

• Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
• Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
• International flights with taxes
• Travel Insurance
• Tips, laundry and gratuities
• Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation by Customer

• 60 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 59 – 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 30 days – 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 14 – 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100 % charge per group/booking.

*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.

CHILDREN PRICES:

• The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
• For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
• 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

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