DAY 4 PAKSE - UBON
Morning at leisure for shopping in the local markets. In the afternoon transfer to the border crossing at Chong Mek. Continue to Ubon to catch the overnight train to Bangkok, with 2nd class air-conditioned sleeping berths, departing at 19.00. Dining facilities available on board.
DAY 5 BANGKOK
Arrive Bangkok at approximately 05.30 hrs. Termination of the tour.
L A O S (VT HS LP)
Chiang Khong, Mekong, Pakbeng, Luang Prabang, Vientiane
6 Days/5 Nights
This tour commences in Laos, in Ban Huay Sai, and all participants should be in Chiang Khong the Chiang Khong can be reached by bus from Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen or direct from Bangkok. It is suggested that this itinerary be booked in conjunction with a tour of North Thailand at the beginning and possibly a tour through Northeast Thailand at the end.
This tour commences in Laos, in Ban Huay Sai, and all participants should be in Chiang Khong the Chiang Khong can be reached by bus from Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen or direct from Bangkok. It is suggested that this itinerary be booked in conjunction with a tour of North Thailand at the beginning and possibly a tour through Northeast Thailand at the end.
DAY 1 CHIANG KHONG-BAN HUAY SAI - PAK BENG Take the early morning ferry at approximately 08.00 across the Mekong River to Ban Huay Sai where clients will be met by our local representative. Embark on a full-day boat trip down the Mekong River to Pak Beng, visiting Lao Theung and H’Mong villages along the way.
DAY 2 PAK BENG - LUANG PRABANG
Continue by boat to Luang Prabang, stopping on the way at the holy caves of Pak-Ou and the pottery and rice wine-making village of Ban Sanghai. Arrive in Luang Prabang early afternoon and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 3 LUANG PRABANG
In the morning take a tour of the city to visit Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Wisunarat, Wat Mai and Wat Phouthabath. In the afternoon visit the Thai Lu weaving village of Ban Phanom and then view the sunset from Phousi Hill.
DAY 4 LUANG PRABANG -VIENTIANE
In the morning visit the National Museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, and the local market. After lunch transfer to the airport for the afternoon flight to Vientiane, flying time approximately 40 minutes. Arrive and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 5 VIENTIANE
Full day sightseeing to visit Wat Pra That Luang, Wat Pra Kaeo, Wat Si Muang, Wat Si Saket and Anousavari (Patuxai). In the afternoon visit the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong.
DAY 6 VIENTIANE - NONG KHAI
Morning at leisure for shopping in the local markets. In the afternoon transfer to Mittaphap Bridge and return to Nong Khai prior to the bridge closing at 17.00.
Participants may at this point either commence a tour of Northeast Thailand or return directly to Bangkok by overnight train.
L A O S (VT LP 03)
Vientiane and Luang Prabang 7 Days/6 Nights
This tour departs from Bangkok every Wednesday.
DAY 1 BANGKOK - NONG KHAI
Evening departure from Bangkok to Nong Khai by overnight train with 2nd class air-conditioned sleeping berths. Pick-up from hotel lobby will be at approximately 18.00 and train departure at 20.30. Dining facilities are available on board.
DAY 2 NONG KHAI - VIENTIANE
Arrive Nong Khai at approximately 07.30. Own transfer by taxi to Mittaphap (Friendship) Bridge (approximately US$2.00). Take the shuttle bus across the bridge to the Lao Immigration and Customs post where clients will be met by our local representative. Transfer to Vientiane and check in to hotel. In the afternoon take a tour of the city and its temples, visiting Wat Pra That Luang, Wat Si Saket, Wat Pra Kaeo, Wat Si Muang and Anousavari (Patuxai).
DAY 3 VIENTIANE-LUANG PRABANG
After breakfast transfer from hotel to the airport for the morning flight to Luang Prabang, flying time approximately 40 minutes. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, Wat Wisunarat and Wat Sene and view the sunset from Phousi Hill.
DAY 4 LUANG PRABANG
In the morning visit the National Museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, followed by an excursion by boat on the Mekong to the holy caves of Pak-Ou. Picnic lunch by the river included. In the afternoon visit Wat Phone Phao and the Thai Lu weaving village of Ban Phanom.
DAY 5 LUANG PRABANG
Full day excursion by car to the Khoung-sy Waterfalls, including a picnic lunch. In the afternoon visit traditional villages of the K’Hmu tribespeople.
DAY 6 LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE - NONG KHAI
After breakfast transfer from the hotel to the airport for the morning flight to Vientiane. Early afternoon at leisure before transferring to Mittaphap Bridge and returning to Nong Khai prior to bridge closing at 17.00. At leisure until departure of the overnight train to Bangkok at 19.00. Dining facilities available on board.
DAY 7 Arrive Bangkok at approximately 06.00
L A O S (VT XK LP 01)
Vientiane, Plain of Jars, Minority Villages, Luang Prabang 9 Days/8 Nights
Tour departs from Bangkok every Wednesday.
DAY 1 BANGKOK-NONG KHAI
Evening departure from Bangkok to Nong Khai at 20.30 by overnight train with 2nd class air-conditioned sleeping berths. Pick-up from hotel lobby will be at approximately 18.00. Dining facilities are available on board.
DAY 2 NONG KHAI - VIENTIANE
Arrive Nong Khai at approximately 07.30. Transfer by taxi to Mittaphap (Friendship) Bridge (approx. US$2.00 own cost). Take the shuttle bus across the bridge to the Laos Immigration and Customs post where you will be met by our local representative. Transfer to Vientiane and check into hotel. In the afternoon take a tour of the city and its temples, visiting Wat Pra That Luang, Wat Si Saket, Wat Pra Kaeo, Wat Si Muang and Anousavari (Patuxai).
