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		<title>Hill Tribe Exploration</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 13:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Day 1: Vientiane – Luang Prabang Our guide will meet you at the international Wat Tay airport and take you in a private van to Luang Prabang. It will be long journey of more than 9 hours, but it is great adventure with valleys, mountains and hill-tribe villages along the way. Arrive in Luang Prabang before sunset. Overnight at Sada Hotel. &#8230;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Day 1: Vientiane – Luang Prabang<br />
</strong>Our guide will meet you at the international Wat Tay airport and take you in a private van to Luang Prabang.<br />
It will be long journey of more than 9 hours, but it is great adventure with valleys, mountains and hill-tribe villages along the way.<br />
Arrive in Luang Prabang before sunset.<br />
Overnight at Sada Hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day2: Luang Prabang<br />
</strong>After breakfast, we start our tour of the ancient part of town and world heritage sites.<br />
Visit Wat Xiengthong &#8211; one of most charming and best preserved wats in south-east Asia. Walk through the old square UNESCO zone.<br />
After that, visit the hill tribe exhibition museum. There are 49 officially recognized ethnic groups in Laos.<br />
After lunch at a local restaurant, watch the best film of the 1964-1973 secret war in Laos.<br />
Then we continue to Chom Si Stupa for the best view of Luang Prabang town. Explore the wonderful night market for local handicrafts.<br />
Overnight at Sada Hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day3: Luang Prabang – Waterfall Trek<br />
</strong>After breakfast, we take a private tuk tuk up to a Hmong tribal village. We trek through jungle forest for about 4 hours and then enjoy swimming at a big waterfall. After that, we cycle back to town.<br />
Overnight at Sada Hotel.<br />
<strong>Day4: Luang Prabang – Luang Namtha<br />
</strong>After breakfast, we drive 7-8 hours to Luang Namtha. It is a scenic drive through the Lao countryside. We arrive before sunset.<br />
Overnight stay at Zeila Villa.<br />
<strong>Day 4: Luang Namtha – Bamboo Camp Trek<br />
</strong>At 9am after breakfast we head to Nam Ha National Park by zongtael. From there we trek up and down mountains through the protected Nam Ha forest.<br />
Your tour guide will show you how to collect young rattan and herbal plants.<br />
Take the time to learn about the plants and use bamboo wood to kindle a fire.<br />
An organic lunch and dinner will be provided.<br />
Enjoy camping overnight at the Bamboo Camp.</p>
<p><strong>Day5: Trek continued<br />
</strong>In the early morning you can walk from the Bamboo Camp to nearby protected areas and see wild animals.<br />
After breakfast we will continue the second leg of the trek to Ban Kuasug Kmu. Here you can see how the tribal Kmu people make many things from bamboo, including mats and baskets.<br />
Than we head to the Lanten hill tribe people who are originally from Tibet. Learn about friendly native Lanten culture and how they live.<br />
We stay overnight at a Lanten home stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 6: Kayak on the Nam Ha river – Luang Namtha<br />
</strong>After breakfast we continue by tuk tuk to visit an Akha tribe.<br />
We then kayak down the Nam Ha river, where you may see wild animals and birds. We take a break with a visit to Ban Sop Sim, and then picnic on the riverbank. Then we continue kayaking down the Nam Ha river. It’s a wonderful trip.<br />
We then take a tuk tuk back to Luang Namtha and stay there overnight.<br />
Overnight stay at Zeila Villa.</p>
<p><strong>Day 7: Luang Namtha &#8211; Nong Khiaw<br />
</strong>After breakfast we will join another group and drive 3 hours in a van to Oudomsay, then another 4 hours on to Nong Khiaw.<br />
On the way you will see villages by the road with houses of bamboo and wood, and the local hill tribe people who wear colourful traditional clothing during local festivals.<br />
Arrive at Nong Khiaw in the late afternoon and stay overnight.<br />
Overnight stay in local Sunrise bungalows.</p>
<p><strong>Day 8: Nong Khiaw &#8211; Ban Sop Chem<br />
</strong>After breakfast we join a boat cruise upstream on the Nam Ou river.<br />
On the way we stop at Ban Muang Ngoi Kao to see a cave of stalactites and stalagmites and a great mountain valley. We take a private boat from Ban Muang Ngoi to Ban Sop Chem. It takes about 30 minutes.<br />
Our overnight home stay is at Ban Sop Chem.</p>
<p><strong>Day 9: Sop Chem &#8211; Ban Muang Ngoi &#8211; Nong Kiaow – Luang Prabang<br />
</strong>After breakfast we will take the local boat cruise down to Ban Muang Ngoi, then continue on to Nong Kiaow, and then by road to Luang Prabang. Arrive in Luang Prabang before sunset.<br />
Overnight at Sada Hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day10: Luang Prabang &#8211; Departure</strong></p>
<p>After breakfast, have a break and wait for your transfer to the airport.</p>
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		<title>Eco Adventures in Northern Laos</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 13:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This tour is currently being re-organized and is coming soon.  In the meantime, we can build a custom eco-tour at your request.  Contact us for more information.]]></description>
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		<title>Bamboo Rafting &#038; Trekking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 13:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a highly recommended trek for people who are looking for an experience to enhance their travel experiences.  It is an excellent program with bamboo rafting, visiting a Hmong ethnic village, and 2 days trekking through deep jungle and forest. Day 1: Luangprabang &#8211; Bamboo Raft &#8211; Hmong hill tribe village  8am &#8211; Depart from your hotel by tuk tuk &#8230;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a highly recommended trek for people who are looking for an experience to enhance their travel experiences.  It is an excellent program with bamboo rafting, visiting a Hmong ethnic village, and 2 days trekking through deep jungle and forest.</p>
<p><strong>Day 1: Luangprabang &#8211; Bamboo Raft &#8211; Hmong hill tribe village </strong></p>
<p>8am &#8211; Depart from your hotel by tuk tuk to Ban Zing village where we start our bamboo rafting.  Float down the Mekong River for about 3 and half hours, rafting through exciting rapids, and passing traditional organic gardens along the mekong river side.</p>
<p>After lunch we head off on a 4hr trek, passing rice paddies and forest jungle. Along the way, your guide will show you edible plants and weeds, and explain their   herbal medicine uses.</p>
<p>We will arrive at the village before sunset, and overnight at Bamboo home stay.</p>
<p>That night after dinner, enjoy with ethnic traditional performance &amp;music.</p>
<p>Lunch &amp; Dinner included</p>
<p><strong>Day 2: TrekKing Through Protected area &#8211; Ban Xieng Mok </strong></p>
<p>After breakfast at 8:30am, we trek for 4-5 hours, mostly under shady green forest and mountain valleys. Watch out for impressive natural  various  biodiversities ,in the water shed protection forest wildlife including birds and butterflies.</p>
<p>A picnic lunch is prepared for the trek. You be will arrive at Ban Xieng Mok well.know water cress farm.  And relax .</p>
<p>Before 6pm you will be offered an invitation to join the  Lao Baci ceremony, followed by dinner with local party. Overnight at Bamboo camp.</p>
<p>Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner included</p>
<p><strong>Day 3: Learning how to grow water cress </strong></p>
<p>After breakfast, and before returning to Luang Prabang, you will learn how to grow watercress. It is a  Best vegetable for making Luang Prabang salad . then return to your hotel by tuk-tuk safely</p>
<p><strong>Price Includes the following:</strong></p>
<p>English /French/Italian/germen speaking guide,3lunchs ,2Dinners, Drinking water,2nights accommodation,</p>
<p><strong>Price does NOT include:</strong></p>
<p>Personal insurance.</p>
<p>Tipping for Guide and local villages.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 13:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Luang Prabang &#8211; Kayaking on the Nam Ou river After breakfast you will ride in a songthaew for about 2hrs to Ban Lathahae. Before you begin kayaking your guide will explain techniques such as how to pass the rapids and rocks. You will then take the kayak down the river for an enjoyable and exciting trip. Lunch is on the bank &#8230;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Luang Prabang &#8211; Kayaking on the Nam Ou river</p>
<p></strong>After breakfast you will ride in a songthaew for about 2hrs to Ban Lathahae.<br />
Before you begin kayaking your guide will explain techniques such as how to pass the rapids and rocks. You will then take the kayak down the river for an enjoyable and exciting trip. Lunch is on the bank of the river. There is also a stop at Ban Houay Lueng, home of Kmu tribe people.<br />
Then continue to the historical Pak Ou caves at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers. Our car or zongtael will pick you up there for transfer back to Luang Prabang</p>
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		<title>Beyond the Mekong</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 13:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[BEYOND THE MEKONG 6 DAYS &#38; 5 NIGHTS Day 1 : Houay Xai – Pakbeng Houay Xai is situated on the Mekong river in the north of Laos on the Thai border. You can get to Houay Xai easily from northern Thailand. From here you board a river boat, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery all the way down river &#8230;]]></description>
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<p></strong><strong>Day 1 : Houay Xai – Pakbeng<br />
</strong>Houay Xai is situated on the Mekong river in the north of Laos on the Thai border. You can get to Houay Xai easily from northern Thailand. From here you board a river boat, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery all the way down river to Pakbeng. There will be a stop along the way to visit a Kamu tribal village &#8211; Ban Houy Sae. The Kamu are an ethnic minority.<br />
The boat arrives at Pakbeng before sunset, and you will stay overnight at Pakbeng Lodge.<br />
Includes lunch which is served on the boat.</p>
<p><strong>Day 2 : Pakbeng – Luang Prabang<br />
</strong>Before breakfast visit the Pakbeng markets, and then after breakfast, board the boat for another scenic day cruising down the Mekong. We will stop and visit a Hmong tribal village – Ban Houay Sing. Then lunch on the boat, and continue on to the sacred and historical Pak Ou caves, where Lao people make offerings every year in April. There are two caves, upper and lower, containing 1,500 statues of Buddha. The boat arrives at the World Heritage City of Luang Prabang before sunset.<br />
Transfer to the Lotus Hotel for overnight.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3 : Luang Prabang – City Tour<br />
</strong>Breakfast at your hotel, then continue your tour with a visit to Wat Xiengthong.<br />
This wat further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, with its several roofs sweeping low to the ground, and its impressive classical tree of life.<br />
After, visit the exhibition Hill Tribe Museum, and the Royal Palace where you will find a collection of gifts from around the world and other items of interest preserved from this world heritage town.<br />
After lunch you are driven for about an hour to Kwangsi waterfall. On the way, stop and see the film ‘UXO’ about the 1964-1973 war in this region. Kwangsi waterfall is the best in south-east Asia, with butterflies, tropical plants and flowers, and a great spot for swimming.<br />
Then back to town for relaxation.</p>
<p><strong>Day 4 : Luang Prabang – rest day<br />
</strong>You are free to explore around town on foot or bicycle. There are lovely sights to see, foods to eat, and great markets to visit. There is also the option of going elephant riding not far from town, or enjoying a Lao massage.</p>
<p><strong>Day 5 : Luang Prabang – Vientiane<br />
</strong>After breakfast, say goodbye to beautiful Luang Prabang and fly to the Laos capital &#8211; Vientiane. Here there is much to see including Wat Si Saket with thousands of Buddha images, Ho Pha Keo – a museum of Buddhist sculptures that was once the Royal Temple and housed the Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok. Also visit Pha That Luang, a magnificent 3rd century golden stupa.<br />
Overnight at Vientiane Plaza hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day 6 : Vientiane</strong></p>
<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the airport.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 12:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Day 1: Arrive in Vientiane. Our tour guide picks you up and transfers you to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon your guide will show you around Vientiane and visit some famous Wats. At Wat Sisket there are 10136 Buddha statues built between 1818-1824. Continue to Wat Horprakeo, original home of the emerald Buddha. Wat Xiengkuan is an interesting blend &#8230;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Day 1: Arrive in Vientiane.</strong><br />
Our tour guide picks you up and transfers you to your hotel for check-in.<br />
In the afternoon your guide will show you around Vientiane and visit some famous Wats. At Wat Sisket there are 10136 Buddha statues built between 1818-1824. Continue to Wat Horprakeo, original home of the emerald Buddha.<br />
Wat Xiengkuan is an interesting blend between Hinduism and Buddhism.<br />
After that you head to the UXO project for the blind in Laos.<br />
On the way back to the hotel we will stop on the bank of the Mekong for sunset. Overnight stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 2: Vientiane – Vang Vieng<br />
</strong>After breakfast you will take our private van for a 3 hour trip to Vang Vieng.<br />
Here a beautiful mountain valley and river pass through the middle of town. You will arrive before noon and in the afternoon tour around Thumjung Cave and Phou Kham Cave. Then on to a mulberry farm for the start of a relaxing tube ride down the Namsong river.<br />
Overnight stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3: Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang<br />
</strong>After breakfast you take our private van to Luang Prabang.<br />
On the way we will stop at the best recommended scenic views and mountain villages to take photographs.<br />
Arrive in Luang Prabang, a World Heritage site, before sunset.<br />
Overnight stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 4: Luang Prabang &#8211; Kayaking on the Nam Ou river<br />
</strong>After breakfast you will ride in a songthaewfor about 2hrs to Ban Lathahae.<br />
Before you begin kayaking your guide will explain techniques such as how to pass the rapids and rocks. You will then take the kayak down the river for an enjoyable and exciting trip. Lunch is on the bank of the river. There is also a stop at Ban Houay Lueng, home of Kmu tribe people.<br />
Then continue to the historical Pak Ou caves at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers. Our car or zongtael will pick you up there for transfer back to Luang Prabang<br />
Overnight stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 5: Luang Prabang &#8211; Kwangsi waterfall<br />
</strong>After breakfast you visit Kwangsi waterfall. This park is lovely and great for swimming. The people of Luang Prabang find herbal medicines here and the caves were also used as survival shelters during the 1964-1973 secret war.<br />
Picnic at Kwangsi waterfall and later in the afternoon return to town and relax. Overnight stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 6: Luang Prabang- Luang Namtha<br />
</strong>After breakfast you take a private van on a long 10 hour journey to Luang Namtha. On the way you will see a lot of interesting things by the roadside,<br />
including local people selling their own vegetables and produce.<br />
Arrive in Luang Namtha before sunset.<br />
Overnight stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 7; Luang Namtha &#8211; Cycling<br />
</strong>After break fast you will enjoy the views cycling through a mountain valley and villages. Learn how local people here live and use bamboo for doing nearly every thing. Then take a little trek through the forest.<br />
Overnight stay at Bamboo Camp.</p>
<p><strong>Day 8: Trek from Bamboo Camp &#8211; Ban Lanten 4-5hrs<br />
</strong>After breakfast your guide will show you around and teach you about the local herbs and vegetables, and the native animals.<br />
Then continue with a trek up and down the mountain where you will see more of the Nam Ha forest protected area, and break for a picnic lunch.<br />
After that you will do a long walk to meet hill tribe Lanten people. They are originally from Tibet and have a very interesting culture and language.<br />
Overnight stay at a Lanten home stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 9: Trek from Lanten tribe &#8211; Thai Dam tribe<br />
</strong>After breakfast you will continue to trek to Thai Dam.<br />
You pass through lot of jungle forest with tropical plants, and also hill tribe Akha villages. Akha only live in the northern part of Laos.<br />
There will a picnic lunch on the way.<br />
You arrive at Ban Thai Dam in the late afternoon. Here you can learn about silk weaving and the different lifestyle of these people who are quite well organized. A tuk tuk will pick you up and transfer to Luang Namtha.<br />
Overnight stay.<br />
<strong>Day 10: Luang Namtha &#8211; Muangkwa<br />
</strong>After breakfast you continue with a long ride in our private van to Muangkwa.<br />
On the way you will pass through Oudomsay province and Chinese trading towns. There will also be a stop to enjoy the hot springs in Nam Park. After that you will enjoy great views and see how the locals make salt.<br />
At noon you will see the ten days markets where all the mountain tribes come down to trade their own produce. They also wear their traditional dress.<br />
Arrival in Muangkwa before sunset.<br />
Overnight stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day 11: Muangkwa – Ban Sop Chem<br />
</strong>After breakfast you will take the boat for a mighty cruise down to Sop Chem.<br />
You will see many kinds of birds, village tribes, fishing, and school students. Take the boat crossing along the Nam Ou river for the impressive mountain valley views. Arrive at Ban Sop Chem before sunset.<br />
2 nights at a home stay here.</p>
<p><strong>Day12: Sop Chem &#8211; Ban Muang Ngoi Kao<br />
</strong>After breakfast you will take a small boat cruise for visit to a cave and villages. At noon return to the home stay and relax.<br />
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Day 13: Sop Chem &#8211; Nong Kaiw – Luang Prabang<br />
</strong>After breakfast you take the boat cruise down to Nong Kaiw. Continue by van, stopping at a tobacco garden, and then on to Luang Prabang.<br />
After arrival, there is free time for leisure and relaxation.<br />
Overnight stay.</p>
<p><strong>Day14: Luang Prabang &#8211; departure</strong></p>
<p>After breakfast we transfer you to the airport. This is the end of our service.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 12:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let’s Tour Laos 17 Nights &#38; 18 Days Tour Day1: CHIANG KONG – HOUAY XAI – PAK BENG After breakfast you will cross the Mekong River to Laos and your tour guide will meet you and help you to complete your immigration form. You will then take a private boat cruise down the mighty Mekong, with stops at Hmong tribe &#8230;]]></description>
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<p><strong>Day1:</strong> CHIANG KONG – HOUAY XAI – PAK BENG<br />
After breakfast you will cross the Mekong River to Laos and your tour guide will meet you and help you to complete your immigration form.<br />
You will then take a private boat cruise down the mighty Mekong, with stops at Hmong tribe villages. Lunch on the boat and continue to Pak Beng.<br />
Arrive at Pak Beng before sunset</p>
<p><strong>Day 2:</strong> PAKBENG &#8211; PAK OU CAVE – LUANG PRABANG<br />
Breakfast at your hotel<br />
At 8:30 am, the boat leaves Pak Beng. On the way, lunch is served on board and there are two stops: first, a visit to Pak Ou caves (Tham Ting) and its thousands of Buddha images, then go to Ban Xang Hai, a Lao Lao whiskey village.<br />
Arrive at Luang Prabang at 4:30 pm and transfer to your hotel for check in.<br />
Dinner by own account.<br />
Accommodation in Luang Prabang.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3:</strong> LUANG PRABANG<br />
Breakfast at your hotel, then continue your tour with a visit to Wat Xiengthong.<br />
This wat further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, with its several roofs sweeping low to the ground, and its impressive classical tree of life.<br />
After, visit the exhibition hill tribe museum, and the Royal Palace where you will find a collection of gifts from around the world and other items of interest preserved from this world heritage town.<br />
After lunch you are driven for about an hour to Kwangsi waterfall. On the way, stop and see the film ‘UXO’ about the 1964-1973 war in this region. Kwangsi waterfall is the best in south-east Asia, with butterflies, tropical plants and flowers, and a great spot for swimming.<br />
Then back to town for relaxation.</p>
<p><strong>Day 4:</strong> FREE DAY<br />
Optional tour: we recommend a visit to a weaving village and gardens <a href="http://www.pha-tad-ke.com" target="_blank">www.pha-tad-ke.com<br />
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<strong>Day 5:</strong> LUANG PRABANG &#8211; NONG KIAW<br />
After breakfast you continue your leg to Nong Kiaw. On the way, stop at Ban Houay Lueng, home of the Kmu tribe. The Kmu are originally from Indonesia, and live about 1000 meters above sea level. Visit Ban Nam Bark to see orange trees, tobacco and tropical plants growing, and after that head to Nong Kiaw, arriving before sunset.<br />
Overnight at Nong Kiaw.</p>
<p><strong>Day 6:</strong> NONG KAIW &#8211; BAN MIENG NGOI &#8211; SOP CHEM<br />
After breakfast you will start with a visit to Pha Ted Lao cave (thumpa toad). Walk through rice fields and continue to Ban Sop Chem, a protected area with mountain valleys and green forests. Watch fishermen along the Nam Ou river. On the way back, enjoy with sunset and the million-dollar view.<br />
Overnight at Nong Kiaw.</p>
<p><strong>Day 7:</strong> NONG KIAW &#8211; XAMNUE<br />
After breakfast you take a long journey for about 10 hours to Xamnue.<br />
You will see the local markets along the way and some tribal villages. Stop for a visit and take the opportunity for some great photos.<br />
Lunch at a local restaurant, then travel straight ahead past Phou Lueay where large forests are home to many wild animals.<br />
You arrive in Xamnue before sunset check-in.</p>
<p><strong>Day 8:</strong> XAMNUE – ViENG SAI</p>
<p>After breakfast at your hotel, you go to Mueng Vieng Sai to visit the six caves where the head leader in Laos lived from 1962 to 1975. It was in these years that Laos became caught up in the ‘secret war’ which remains largely ignored in world histories. The caves were used to house the leader and fighters of the Pathet Lao army.<br />
Then head back to Xamnue, but you might enjoy a ride in a boat through caves where you will see the best stalagmites and stalactites, and visit<br />
weaving villages which offer textiles of great quality.<br />
Back at Xamnue, there’s time to relax.</p>
<p><strong>Day 9:</strong> XAMNUE –XIENG KWANG – PHONSAVAN<br />
After breakfast you leave Xamnue and drive towards Xieng Kwang. The journey offers beautiful scenery where the flora on the top of the hills differs from the lowlands. You will visit the prehistoric site Pha Hintang which is considered to be the oldest archeological site in Laos.<br />
Lunch at a local restaurant.<br />
Visit a Hmong tribe, and the Thum Pew cave, where 374 people were killed in a bombing raid in 1968. After that, head to Phonsavan. Stay overnight.</p>
<p><strong>Day 10:</strong> PHONSAVAN<br />
After breakfast, you will take your private van to visit the Plain of Jars with monolithic sites numbers 1,2, and 3. Then drive to Mueng Koun<br />
Mueng Koun was the one of the oldest towns and the ancient Thai Phuan capital destroyed during the second Indochina war.<br />
Return to your hotel and relax.<br />
Overnight in Phonsavan</p>
<p><strong>Day 11:</strong> XING KWANG -VANG VIENG<br />
Breakfast at your hotel and then a drive to Vang Vieng.<br />
On the way, see beautiful mountain valley views, as you travel on this busy and winding road. You will stop at Phou Koun to see the market and happy room(w.c) The second stop is at Pou Fa, which is just great to take some photos of the fantastic view. Lunch at a local restaurant.<br />
Arrive in Vang Vieng before sunset, and relax.</p>
<p><strong>Day 12:</strong> VANG VIENG &#8211; VIENTIANE<br />
After breakfast, enjoy visiting Thumjung cave, the best cave to see amazing stalagmites and stalactites. Than take a motorboat cruise up the lovely Nam Song river for great views of Vang Vieng, and arrive at an organic farm where our driver will pick you up.<br />
After lunch, you will travel for about three hours to the Laos capital city of Vientiane. Check-in and relax.</p>
<p><strong>Day 13:</strong> VIENTIANE<br />
After breakfast, tour Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Visit Wat Sisaket, the oldest and most beautiful temple in Vientiane, and Ho Prakeo, a royal temple turned museum. Visit that Luang Stupa, the most revered shrine in Laos, and stop at Patouxay (the Arch of Triumph). Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to wat Xieng Kuan – a combined Hindu and Buddhism zone, and then back to your hotel to relax.</p>
<p><strong>Day 14:</strong> VIENTIANE &#8211; PAKSE &#8211; CHAMPASAK – KIET NGONG<br />
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for check-in and departure by flight to PAKSE &#8211; QV 301 11:20 &#8211; 12:10 pm. Upon arrival in Pakse, have lunch at a local restaurant . Drive to visit Wat Phou , the ruin Khmer temple ruins from the 8th to 11th century, and a local museum. Arrive at Kiet Ngong in time for dinner after check-in at your hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day 15:</strong> KIET NGONG &#8211; HALF DAY FOREST TREKING OR BIRD WATCHING. Breakfast at your lodge. Kingfisher Eco lodge can organize a shorter version of the one day trekking around Phou Asa Mountain. The trail will bring you inside a tropical forest that covers the surrounding area of this archaeological site. A village guide helped by our English-speaking guide will teach you about its many medicinal plants and non-timber forest products, and point out signs of wildlife (tracks, scat and habits) and other features of the forest.<br />
The hike will start from Kingfisher Eco Lodge at around 8 am and will end at the same place at around 11: 30 am In the case of bird watching, the activity will start at 6 am and will end at around 9 &#8211; 9:30 am.<br />
In the afternoon you can make your own leisurely visit to Phou Asa.<br />
Lunch and dinner by your own account. Accommodation at your hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day 16:</strong> KIET NGONG &#8211; KHONG ISLAND<br />
Breakfast at your hotel. Drive to the mighty Khon Phapeng waterfall at the southern tip of Laos. Continue to the port for a ferry boat to Don Det. Cross the French railway bridge linking Don Khon and Don Det and see the old locomotive. Walk, or cycle, or use a tuk tuk. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue by road and accommodation at your hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day 17:</strong> KHONG ISLAND &#8211; BOLAVEN PLATEAU -TAD FAN LODGE<br />
After breakfast, continue your trip to Bolaven Plateau, where you will see coffee plantations, a hill tribe museum, and great waterfalls Tad Soam and Tad Fan. After that head to Tad Fan Lodge.<br />
Overnight at Tad Fan Lodge.</p>
<p><strong>Day 18:</strong> TAD FAN LODGE &#8211; PAKZE<br />
After break fast our guide and van will transfer you to the airport, or Ubon Ratchathani. This is the end of our services.</p>
<p><strong>This tour Includes:<br />
</strong>English-speaking tour guide Drinking water<br />
All accommodation<br />
Boat<br />
Van<br />
Domestic flight<br />
2 lunches<br />
2 dinners Entrance fees</p>
<p><strong>This tour does not include:</strong><br />
International flight Insurance</p>
<p>All Tipping of guides</p>
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<p><strong>Day 1: City Tour – half day</strong></p>
<p>Breakfast at your hotel, then continue your tour with a visit to Wat Xiengthong. This wat emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, with its several roofs sweeping low to the ground, and its impressive classical tree of life.<br />
After, visit the exhibition Hill Tribe Museum, and the Royal Palace where you will find a collection of gifts from around the world and other items of interest preserved from this World Heritage town.</p>
<p>After lunch relax, or explore the town.</p>
<p><strong>Day 2: Luang Prabang &#8211; Kayaking on the Nam Ou river</strong></p>
<p>After breakfast you will ride in a zongtael for about two hours to Ban Lathahae. Before you begin kayaking your guide will explain techniques such as how to pass the rapids and rocks. You will then take the kayak down the river for an enjoyable and exciting trip. Lunch is on the bank of the river. There is also a stop at Ban Houay Lueng, home of Kmu tribe people.<br />
Then continue to the historical Pak Ou caves at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers. Our car or zongtael will pick you up there for transfer back to Luang Prabang</p>
<p>Overnight stay at the Lotus Villa hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3: Luang Prabang &#8211; Kwangsi Waterfall</strong></p>
<p>After breakfast we will visit the Kwangsi waterfall. This park is lovely and great for swimming. The people of Luang Prabang find herbal medicines here and the caves were also used as survival shelters during the 1964-1973 secret war.</p>
<p>Picnic at Kwangsi waterfall and later in the afternoon return to town and relax. Overnight stay at the Lotus Villa hotel.</p>
<p><strong>OPTIONAL: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (this may lengthen your trip.  All our tours can be customized at your request)</strong></p>
<p>In the morning after breakfast, take a short trip out of town to an Organic Farm at Pung Van village and learn about local agriculture &#8211; the growing of rice, fruit and vegetables. You will also see how sticky rice is steamed ready to eat.<br />
Back in town for lunch, and then in the afternoon enjoy a boat cruise to historical and sacred Pak Ou Caves, where Lao people make offerings every year in April. There are two caves, upper and lower, containing 1,500 statues of Buddha.</p>
<p>Back to Luang Prabang before sunset. Overnight at the Mekong Riverview hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day 4: Arrive in Vientiane</strong></p>
<p>Our tour guide picks you up and transfers you to your hotel for check-in.<br />
In the afternoon your guide will show you around Vientiane and visit some famous Wats. At Wat Sisket there are 10136 Buddha statues built between 1818-1824. Continue to Wat Horprakeo, original home of the emerald Buddha.<br />
Wat Xiengkuan is an interesting blend between Hinduism and Buddhism.<br />
After that you head to the UXO project for the blind in Laos.</p>
<p>On the way back to the hotel we will stop on the bank of the Mekong for sunset. Overnight stay at the City Inn hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day 5: Ventiane</strong></p>
<p>After breakfast, tour Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Visit Wat Sisaket, the oldest and most beautiful temple in Vientiane, and Ho Prakeo, a royal temple turned museum. Visit that Luang Stupa, the most revered shrine in Laos, and stop at Patouxay (the Arch of Triumph). Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to wat Xieng Kuan – a combined Hindu and Buddhism zone, and then back to your hotel to relax.</p>
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<p>Breakfast at your hotel, then continue your tour with a visit to Wat Xiengthong. This wat emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, with its several roofs sweeping low to the ground, and its impressive classical tree of life.<br />
After, visit the exhibition Hill Tribe Museum, and the Royal Palace where you will find a collection of gifts from around the world and other items of interest preserved from this World Heritage town.</p>
<p>After lunch relax, or explore the town.</p>
<p><strong>Day 2: Luang Prabang &#8211; Kayaking on the Nam Ou river</strong></p>
<p>After breakfast you will ride in a zongtael for about two hours to Ban Lathahae. Before you begin kayaking your guide will explain techniques such as how to pass the rapids and rocks. You will then take the kayak down the river for an enjoyable and exciting trip. Lunch is on the bank of the river. There is also a stop at Ban Houay Lueng, home of Kmu tribe people.<br />
Then continue to the historical Pak Ou caves at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers. Our car or zongtael will pick you up there for transfer back to Luang Prabang</p>
<p>Overnight stay at the Lotus Villa hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3: Luang Prabang &#8211; Kwangsi waterfall</strong></p>
<p>After breakfast you visit Kwangsi waterfall. This park is lovely and great for swimming. The people of Luang Prabang find herbal medicines here and the caves were also used as survival shelters during the 1964-1973 secret war.</p>
<p>Picnic at Kwangsi waterfall and later in the afternoon return to town and relax. Overnight stay at the Lotus Villa hotel.</p>
<p><strong>OPTIONAL: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (this may lengthen your trip.  All our tours can be customized at your request)</strong></p>
<p>In the morning after breakfast, take a short trip out of town to an Organic Farm at Pung Van village and learn about local agriculture &#8211; the growing of rice, fruit and vegetables. You will also see how sticky rice is steamed ready to eat.<br />
Back in town for lunch, and then in the afternoon enjoy a boat cruise to historical and sacred Pak Ou Caves, where Lao people make offerings every year in April. There are two caves, upper and lower, containing 1,500 statues of Buddha.</p>
<p>Back to Luang Prabang before sunset. Overnight at the Mekong Riverview hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Days 4 &amp; 5: Phonsavan &amp; The Plain of Jars</strong></p>
<p>After breakfast, you will take your private van to visit the Plain of Jars with monolithic sites numbers 1,2, and 3. Then drive to Mueng Koun.<br />
Mueng Koun is the one of the oldest towns in Laos and the ancient Thai Phuan capital which was destroyed during the second Indochina war.<br />
Return to your hotel and relax.</p>
<p>Overnight in Phonsavan</p>
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