Day 1: Luang Prabang - Arrival
Meet upon arrival, you are welcome to Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City.
Transfer to our hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of temples, of which nearly fifty temples still remain in the town and surrounding areas. Visit Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple, whose two guardian figures at the foot of the steps which represent two characters from the Ramayana – Hanuman, the Monkey God and a fierce Yaksa; Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture; Phousi Hill, the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi hill that dominates the sky-line of Luang Prabang overlooking the finest panoramic view in the whole Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang - Elephant Ride

For those who want to know how elephant riding feels like, Luang Prabang is one of 2 areas of Laos that offers this activity. Plus village experience, trekking and short boat riding; all in one day activity!

Luang Prabang - Ban Pha Nom - Ban Noon - Ban Suan - Ban Ann Savan Luang Prabang
Depart from Luang Prabang; we first drive uphill toward the northeast of Luang Prabang to Ban Pha Nom, a silk waving village. We continue to Noon Rapid to visit the tomb of the 19th century French explorer Henri Mouhot; the first European to rediscover Angkor Wat and to visit the Royal Kingdom of Luang Prabang. We then drive a bit further to Ban Noon for 1 ½ hour elephant ride.
After lunch, our trek starts from Ban Suan of Hmong and Khmu ethnic minorities. After 2 hours trekking, we arrive to Tad Sae Waterfall. From here we take a fishing boat upstream to Ban Ann Savan for a transfer back to Luang Prabang.

Approximately: 1 ½ hour elephant riding/ 2 hours trekkking/1 hour transfer

Day 3: Luang Prabang - Departure (B)
After breakfast, we depart hotel to visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace which houses the collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, gifts received from foreign dignitaries…etc, if time permits, the rest of the day is spent free for own experience in this charming town, till transfer to Luang Prabang airport for departure to next destination.

Summer Promotion 2010 (what's this?) Program (Validity: 01.04.10-30.09.10)
Price is nett per person in US$, twin shared basis, tax, service charge included in the party of

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Price inclusive

• Breakfast and accommodation sharing a double room.
• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above
• Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver.
• The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
• Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
• Lunches at local restaurants
• Mineral water and wet wipe
• Elephant riding fee
• VAT and other taxes

• International flight tickets and airport tax from/to Luang Prabang.
• Visas
• Dinners, except as specified above.
• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
• Camera fees (if any)
• Diving fees
• Insurance.