Laos Highlights 4 Day Journey from Vientiane to Luang Prabang

Ziua 1 · Vientiane arrival

1. 1

   Oprirea 1

   5 ore

   Airport pick-up with a guide.

   Overnight in Vientiane.

   Airport pick-up without a guide

Overnight in Vientiane Capital at Laotel hotel or similar one, at the heart of center and nearby the night market.

Ziua 2 · Vientiane City Tour

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   Wat Si Saket

   45 min

   Today's city tour begins with the oldest wat in Vientiane, Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues

2. 2

   Wat Ho Phra Keo

   7 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

   The former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which now serves as a museum of arts and antiques.

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   Patuxay Monument

   30 min Intrarea inclusă

   We then travel up Lanexang Avenue. You will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxai Monument, which resembles its Parisian inspiration, the Arc de Triomphe. The climb to the top offer’s great views over Vientiane.

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   Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)

   7 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

   The most important religious building, the golden stupa of That Luang

5. 5

   COPE Visitor Centre

   o oră Intrarea inclusă

   The visit of the day will be the excellent COPE exhibition center, highlighting a much-overlooked aspect of Laos and a major problem many of the local people face on a day-to-day basis in the form of unexploded ordnance as a results of heavy bombing campaigns during the Vietnam War area.

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   Buddha Park

   o oră Intrarea inclusă

   Highlights include a giant reclining Buddha stretching more than 40 meters, and a unique pumpkin-shaped structure symbolizing Hell, Earth, and Heaven—visitors can climb to the top for panoramic views of the park.

Overnight in Vientiane Capital at Laotel hotel or similar one, at the heart of center and nearby the night market.

Ziua 3 · Vientiane - Speed train to Luang Prabang

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   Oprirea 1

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Kuang Si Falls, located 30 kilometers south of Luang Prabang. The many tiered waterfalls have scooped out small basins of turquoise color. You can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools and hike around the falls if wanted.

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   Royal Palace Museum

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   The Royal Palace Museum, which gives a good overview of the local history.

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   Wat Xiengthong

   7 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

   We also visit the country's most historic and enchanting temple Wat Xiengthong, with its roof sweeping low to the ground, representing the classical Luang Prabang style.

4. 4

   Oprirea 4

   30 min Intrarea inclusă

   Wat Wisunarat, also known as Wat Visoun, is the oldest operating temple in Luang Prabang, originally built in 1513 during the reign of King Visounnarath. The temple is renowned for its distinctive stupa, nicknamed the “Watermelon Stupa” because of its rounded dome shape, which is unique compared to the pointed stupas typically seen in Laos.

5. 5

   Mount Phousi

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   To climb Mount Phousi, which offers a spectacular view over Luang Prabang and the Mekong River.

Overnight in Luang Prabang at Treasure Hotel or similar one.

Ziua 4 · LUANG PRABANG - AIRPORT

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   Luang Prabang

   Trecere fără oprire

   The driver picks you up at the hotel and transfer to the Luang Prabang Airport. End of the trip.