Laos – India and Asia Tour Operator Consultants

CLASSIC LAOS 5days/4nights

Tour Code: CT-05VLP

Vientiane and Luang Prabang

Day1. Arrival – Vientiane

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at you leisure to relax.

Overnight in Vientiane

Day2. Vientiane – full day city tour – Luang Prabang

After breakfast, we explore Vientiane capital by visiting the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. . En route to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.

In the afternoon we continue visiting the rest of Vientiane by foot, including Wat Ong Tue, Wat Inpeng and Wat Haisok. We pass by the major shopping area continuing to the Vientiane Central Market of Talad Sao and Talad Kouadin where various goods are displayed for sale; including fresh food, household goods, souvenirs, textiles, gold, silver and antiques. We then transfer to the airport for your late afternoon flight to Luang Prabang. Here you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where you have the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang (B)

Day3. Luang Prabang – Big Brother Mouse – Ban Khia Luang – Pak Ou Caves

The day starts with a visit to the Big Brother Mouse shop to select some books for the village visit. We then head north by car along route 13, before taking a unpaved road to Ban Khia Luang village. We then have ample time to visit the school, play with the kids and watch them enjoy their new books. We also take some time to explore the rest of the village, where you can see weaving and visit the local temple. We stop for lunch at the village, which can either be a western picnic lunch, or traditional Lao food such as sticky rice, laap and fresh vegetables cooked by the villagers.
After lunch we say good bye to the village and drive to Ban Khoklin, which takes us through some beautiful scenery of mountains and paddy fields. At Ban Khoklin we then board a private boat down the Nam Ou river for 30 minutes to Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. and continue down the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang, arriving back there by late afternoon.
Overnight in Luang Prabang (B)

Day4. Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfalls and Ban Chan

Today we cross the Mekong River by boat, to the picturesque village of Ban Chan, a pottery village. We then visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. This then takes us to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We then return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon.

Overnight in Luang Prabang (B)

Day5. Luang Prabang – Departure

Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight. (B)

Laos - local village weaving straw

Meaningful Laos – 15 days

Laos - On the Mekong

Hotels used – Subject to availability:

Hotels quoted in above package based on ROH category for FIT (1-9pax)
Hotel location	Standard	First Class	Superior	Deluxe
Luang Prabang	Manoluck	Villa Maydou	Maison SVP	La Residence
Vientiane	Inter City	Beau Rivage	Green Park	Settha Palace

Hotels quoted in above package based on ROH category for GIT (10pax up)
Hotel location	Standard	First Class	Superior	Deluxe
Luang Prabang	Manoluck	Villa Santi Resort	The Grand	La Residence
Vientiane	Inter City	Novotel	Lao Plaza	Settha Palace

TOUR COST – All Tours are subject to an Acceptance Payment/Deposit of £150.

Cost per person on twin share basis as per itinerary

On application for the current Tour Cost if after 30 September 2009

HIGH	All prices are valid 1 October 2008 – 30 April 2009 All Tours are subject to an Acceptance Payment/Deposit of £150. Tour price in USD net per person in group of							Surcharge
Categories	1	2	3-5	6-9	10-14	15-19	20 up	Single
Standard	804	494	442	342	314	290	286	76
First Class	935	537	484	385	356	333	329	126
Superior	1,285	729	676	577	438	414	411	323
Deluxe	1,932	1,056	1,004	904	876	852	848	643

LOW	All prices are valid through 1 May 2009 – 30 September 2009 All Tours are subject to an Acceptance Payment/Deposit of £150. Tour price in USD net per person in group of							Surcharge
Categories	1	2	3-5	6-9	10-14	15-19	20 up	Single
Standard	804	494	442	342	314	290	286	76
First Class	901	520	467	368	339	316	312	109
Superior	1,171	672	619	560	334	310	307	266
Deluxe	1,580	880	828	728	700	676	672	467

All Tours are subject to an Acceptance Payment/Deposit of £150.

Hotel peak season surcharges and other conditions
Supplement Peak Season for Garden Wing room at Maison Souvannaphoum:
From 24 December 2008 – 01 January 2009: USD35 per room per night

Supplement Peak Season for Garden Room at La Residence:
From 01-30 Nov, 08 & 23 Dec, 08-29 Feb, 09: USD97 net per room per night
From 01 Jul-31 Aug 09: USD 126 net per room per night

Supplement at La Residence:
Compulsory dinner on 24 December 2008: USD 105 net per person
Compulsory dinner for child under 12, 24 December 2008: USD65 net per person
Compulsory dinner on 31 December 2008: USD125 net per person
Compulsory dinner for child under 12, 31 December 2008: USD75 net per person

Surcharges for Foreign Speaking Guides (per group)

French speaking guide
German speaking guide
Russian speaking guide
Spanish speaking guide
Japanese speaking guide

All Tours are subject to an Acceptance Payment/Deposit of £150.

Inclusive of above prices:

Transportation in private air-condtioned vehicle
Accommodation in twin shared room
Boat trip as stated in above sights
Domestic airticket VTE-LPQ with QV
English speaking guide
Admission fee to indicated sights
Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
Gov’t tax and service charge
Luggage handling and drinking water

Exclusive of above prices:

Visa stamping fee on arrival
Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Lunch or dinner unless where stated
Single room (quoted separately)
Peak tourist season or special event rates
Child or adult in triple sharing room
Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
Airport Taxes

Hotel peak season surcharges and other conditions
Supplement Peak Season for Garden Wing room at Maison Souvannaphoum:
From 24 December 2008 – 01 January 2009: USD35 per room per night

Supplement Peak Season for Garden Room at La Residence:
From 01-30 Nov, 08 & 23 Dec, 08-29 Feb, 09: USD97 net per room per night
From 01 Jul-31 Aug 09: USD 126 net per room per night

Surcharges for Foreign Speaking Guides (per group)

French speaking guide
German speaking guide
Russian speaking guide
Spanish speaking guide
Japanese speaking guide

Additional Remarks:
* Itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and room availability.
* Specific foreign speaking guides are subject to availability.

* Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations

Payment.
1.On acceptance - £150 per person Acceptance Payment (non refundable) by cheque payable to “S W & M Miller”
Your Contract for all tour arrangements is directly with VienChampa tours, Laos to whom payment for the tour is made.
2. Eight weeks prior to arrival in Laos or Thailand, or on Acceptance - 50% payable in US $, by Credit Card or International Bank Transfer, direct to VienChampa tours, Laos.
3. On arrival in Laos orThailand – 50% payable, in US $, by Credit Card or Cash.

Please Note; A credit card charge may be applicable

Cancellation Charges

35 days prior to arrival a cancellation fee of US$200 per person will be applicable.
30 days notice of cancellation a fee of 25% of the total amount will be applicable.
25 days notice of cancellation a fee of 50% of the total amount will be applicable
Less than 25 days notice incurs the full amount.
Acceptance Payment non refundable

Remarks:

Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and room availability.
Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases.

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