LAOS: VIENTIANE – CAPITAL OF VIENTIANE – ANCIENT CAPITAL LUANG PRABANG
4 days 3 nights from Vinh to Laos.
The route covers Vientiane and Capital of Vientiane.
| DAY | ROUTE | MEALS |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | VINH - CAU TREO BORDER GATE - BOLYKHAMXAY - VIENTIANE | Lunch, dinner |
| DAY 2 | VIENTIANE - LUANG PRABANG (EXPERIENCING THE MOST MODERN TRAIN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA) | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 3 | VISITING THE ANCIENT CAPITAL LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 4 | VIENG CHAN - PAKSAN - CAU TREO - VINH CITY, 450 KM | Breakfast, lunch |
06h30: Xe and tour guide pick up the group at Vietravel Nghe An Office (201 Dang Thai Than, Vinh City) to depart for Laos on National Route 8. The group travels through the majestic Truong Son Mountains - the natural boundary between Vietnam and Laos, to the Cau Treo Border Gate (Ha Tinh) and completes the exit procedures to enter Laos.
The group has lunch at Laksao (20km from Cau Treo Border Gate), and then continues the journey to Vientiane capital:
-Stop to visit the area known as the "Small Stone Mountain Peak" of Laos. From the peak of the Truong Son mountain range, you can enjoy the view of the Nam Thon Hydropower Dam.
-Arrive in Vientiane, visit and take in the panoramic view of the capital from the Patuxay Victory Monument located on Lanxang Boulevard (Elephant Road), with a strong Lao cultural identity featuring bas-reliefs inspired by the Indian epic Ramayana.
Check in to the hotel and rest, enjoy dinner with the cuisine of the three regions of the Champa region.
Free to explore and experience the life of the capital city residents in the Western or night market area.
Overnight in Vientiane.
The group has breakfast at the hotel and then checks out.
At 07:30, the car and tour guide will take the group to visit:
Visit and pay respects to the Buddha, and perform the traditional Lao hand-tying ceremony to give blessings at Wat Si Muang, one of the holiest temples in Laos.
The group has lunch at a local restaurant, then travels to the high-speed train station to go to Luang Prabang (estimated train time: 13:30-15:30). Upon arrival, the car will pick up the group and take them to the Luang Prabang city center. Check in to the hotel and rest.
In the afternoon, the group will enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River to watch the sunset and admire the majestic scenery of the mountains in Upper Laos.
The group will have dinner at a local restaurant, enjoying the Lamvong dance of the Champa flower country.
Stay overnight in Luang Prabang.
The group wakes up early to experience and perform a ceremony for the monks on a alms-round along the old streets - a unique cultural and religious custom of the ancient capital, a land renowned as the Buddhist capital of Southern Buddhism (expenses for the offerings are self-funded).
The group has breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, the group visits:
The group has lunch at a local restaurant and departs to Vientiane Railway Station (estimated train time 12.52-14.50).
Upon arriving in Vientiane, the vehicle will take the group to visit the Buddha Park (Wat Xieng Khuon) located by the Mekong River.
The vehicle and guide will take the group back to the hotel to check in and have dinner at a restaurant.
Rest at the hotel or freely explore, shop, and experience the local lifestyle.
The group has breakfast at the hotel and then checks out.
6:30 AM The group departs for Vietnam on National Highway 13 and National Highway 8. Along the way, the group passes through the provinces of Bolikhamxay, Xieng Khouang, and crosses the majestic Truong Son mountain range, reminiscing with songs that have accompanied them over the years, such as:the Truong Son stick, Truong Son East - Truong Son West, etc.
The group has lunch at Laksao town (20 km from the Cau Treo border gate), then goes to the Nam Pao - Cau Treo border gate to complete the immigration procedures to return to Vietnam.
Upon arrival in Vinh, the program concludes. The tour guide bids farewell to the group and looks forward to future journeys together.
(The tour program may be rearranged in a different order based on the arrangements of the local company or tour guide, but the points of interest on the program are still guaranteed.)
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Children aged 11 and above: 1 ticket;
Children aged 8-10: 75% of ticket price (adult meals, sleeping with parents);
Children aged 4-7: 50% of ticket price (children's meals, sleeping with parents);
Children under 4: No ticket required, family to arrange themselves. Two adults can only accompany one child. Any additional child requires a half ticket (transportation fare as per train or airline regulations; separate passport add 25 USD);
Note: Half ticket includes one meal and one seat and shared sleeping arrangements with family.
- After paying, if you wish to change/cancel your tour, please bring your travel ticket to the tour registration office to complete the change/cancellation procedure and bear the costs as per Vietravel's regulations. We will not process changes/cancellations via phone.
- Cancellation or change to other tours more than 20 days before departure: No charge.
- Cancellation or change to other tours 15-19 days before departure: 50% of the deposit.
- Cancellation or change to other tours 12-14 days before departure: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellation after the embassy/consulate has issued the visa: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellation 8-11 days before departure: 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 5-7 days before departure: 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 2-4 days before departure: 90% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 1 day before departure: 100% of the tour price.
- Cancellation time is calculated for weekdays, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
* Public holiday tours are those that occur during public holidays as defined.
Applies to tours that take place during public holidays as defined:
- Cancellation or transfer to other tours more than 30 days before departure: No charges.
- Cancellation or transfer to other tours 25-29 days before departure: 50% of the deposit.
- Cancellation or transfer to other tours 20-24 days before departure: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellation after the embassy/consulate has issued the visa: 100% of the deposit.
- Cancellation 17-19 days before departure: 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 8-16 days before departure: 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 2-7 days before departure: 90% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 1 day before departure: 100% of the tour price.
* Cancellation time is calculated for weekdays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
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