CLASSIC NORTHERN TOUR OF THE COUNTRY (6 DAYS)

 

The classic northern tour is very popular for many reasons, most particularly they encompass the popular destinations and activities.

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- 1. LUANGPRABANG (ARRIVAL) - 2.LUANGPRABANG, OUDOMXAY                       - 3.MUANGKHUA, NONGKAIW

- 4.NONGKAIW

- 5.NONGKAIW, LUANGPRABANG

- 6.LUANGPRABANG (DEPARTURE)

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Activity type: culture, history, nature, authenticity and enjoyment.

 

NOTE: Every tour includes:

-Round trip transfer, good and comfortable vehicles with a/c; we don’t compromise on safety & quality

- Service of a professional, certified and friendly local guide who speaks English, throughout the stay

- All entrance fees

- Drinking water & refreshing napkins

- Lunch when required

- 10 % Government tax                         

 

DAY 1: LUANGPRABANG                                  

Arrival at Luangprabang’s airport.

 

Welcome and introduction to Luang Prabang which has a Unesco World status.

.Our guide will wait for you at the Exit door of the small airport. He will hold a poster with your name on it.

 

.The trip from the airport to your downtown hotel is approximately 35 minutes/25 Km. 

 There will be a short welcome briefing.

 

.Once at the hotel, there is time to settle in and relax before taking a trip to discover Phousy mountain, in order to enjoy the city view and the sunset.

 This is followed by a walk in the old part of Luang Prabang, and finally a visit of the Night Market. 

 

 

DAY 2: LUANGPRABANG -BAN XANG KHONG - BAN XANG HAY - PAK OU CAVES - OUDOMSAY

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8:00 am: pick up from the lobby of the hotel. 

Cruise by Slow Boat on the Mekong (About 2 hrs. in total). Springing forth over 4,000 km from the sea, high up on the Tibetan Plateau, the majestic Mekong River so dominates Lao topography that, to a large extent, the entire country parallels its course. Although half of the Mekong’s length runs through China, most of the river courses through Laos than through any other Southeast Asian country.

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We will stop to visit Ban Xang Khong, a village which has a 400 m-strip of old houses and craft boutiques, where it’s possible to watch weavers and indigo paper makers at work. After that we will go by boat to Ban Xang Hay, the ‘Lao Village’ where the narrow footpath-streets behind the very attractive Lao Buddhist Monastery (‘Wat’ in Lao language) are full of weavers’ looms, fabric stalls and a few stills producing the wide range of liquors (Whisky) sold. Then we will continue by boat to visit two famous caves in Pak ou Caves, cut into the limestone cliff. Both are crammed with Buddha images of various styles and sizes. We will procure lunch in a local restaurant.

After the meal we will take a vehicle to Oudomxay (Dist: 210 KM/5-6hrs. of driving)with a few stops in ethnic villages. 

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Oudomxay is now a Laos-China trade centre and handy crossroads city that’s about as metropolitan a place in northern Laos. Around 25% of the population is Chinese. On the way the contrast is obvious in crossing the unspoiled countryside. The landscape is very green and magnificent, with rice paddies and plantations dividing areas with thick jungle. We will stay overnight in that city.

Arrivalat the hotel around 5:00 pm

 

DAY 3: OUDOMXAY - MUANG KHUA - NONGKHAIW

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8:00 am: pick up from the lobby of the hotel. 

Travel from Oudomxay to Muang Khua (Dist: 120KM /3 hrs. of driving)with some stops to see ethnic villages and markets, like Pak Nam Noi. Pretty little Muang Khua is an essential stop.

 

Then we will take a boat trip (around 5 hrs.) through the diverse and untouched natural environment. The waterway will lead across many mountain passes in the mostly highlands of Laos.

 

Finally, arrival at the small but beautiful city of Nongkhaiw, located on a peninsula, where we will enjoy the evening and stay overnight.  

Arrival at the hotel around 5:00 pm

 

DAY 4: NONGKHAIW

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9:00 am: pick up from the lobby of the hotel. 

Visit of Nongkhaiw and its immediate vicinity all the while enjoying the view of the impressive mountain range. Interact with some people from the ethnic minorities living in the surrounding area and working daily on the farms.

 

Stop at a local school to meet the young students, with the possibility to give them material, like books and pencils. Visit a natural cave. Eat lunch at a local restaurant. Trek to enjoy the spectacular landscapes and hopefully observe the famous sunset.  

Arrival at the hotel around 7:00pm 

 

DAY 5: NONGKHAIW – LUANGPRABANG – KUANG SI WATERFALLS

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8:30 am: pick up from the lobby of the hotel.

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Transfer back to Luangprabang (3-4 hrs. drive), with some short stops. From Luangprabang drive directly to Kuang Si Waterfalls(1 h. trip), with a stop to visit a Hmong village and paddies. There is a natural swimming pool beside the waterfalls, ideal for swimming and relaxing. It’s also possible to see some rescued bears

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Arrival at the hotel of Luang Prabang around 5:00 pm.

 

DAY 6: LUANGPRABANG – TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

 

Free time depending on the flight schedule. 

Transfer to the airport.

Good-bye. We hope to see you again!