2 ЛАОССКИЕ СТОЛИЦЫ
ТУР В ЛАОС
LINKING CAPITALS
7 Days / 6 Nights (ELAO/LC)
Данную программу рекомендуем комбинировать с другими путешествиями по Лаосу и/или маршрутами в других странах региона (Таиланд, Вьетнам, Камбоджа).
Day 1: Arrive Luang Prabang
On arrival in Luang Prabang transfer to hotel. In the late afternoon after a brief orientation tour of the spiritual capital of Laos climb the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang
After breakfast a city tour begins at the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum and Vat Xieng Thong Temple. In the afternoon continue to Vat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-reliefs and Vat Visun, entirely rebuilt after being destroyed in 1887 by the invading Black Flags from southern China. In the courtyard of Vat Visun stands the Watermelon Stupa shaped like the fruit it takes its name from. The afternoon ends with free time for shopping or for further exploration of this fascinating city. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)
Day 3: Luang Prabang-Pak Ou Caves-Luang Prabang
A half-day boat trip on the Mekong River to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. On the way visit a riverside village where rice wine is produced. In Pak Ou, thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues are crammed into the two caves carved out of a towering limestone cliff. They range in size from a few centimetres to the size of a man. After lunch, head back to Luang Prabang and visit a weaving village where traditional Lao textiles are woven on ancient wooden looms. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B,L)
Day 4: Luang Prabang-Kuang Si Waterfall-Luang Prabang
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to Kuang Si Waterfall, southwest of Luang Prabang with stops en-route to visit some ethnic minority villages. It is possible to walk to the top of the falls via a steep track and if the weather is good swim in the clear water at the foot of the falls. Picnic lunch by the falls or return to Luang Prabang for lunch. Rest of the afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B,L)
Day 5: Luang Prabang-Vientiane
After breakfast visit Luang Prabang Market before transferring to the airport for the flight back to Vientiane. Alternatively there is a very special (optional) dawn visit before breakfast to witness the long lines of orange-robed monks leaving their pagodas to receive offerings of food from Luang Prabang residents. In Vientiane, transfer to hotel on arrival. In the afternoon visit Vat Sisaket, with its thousands of miniature Buddha statues, Vat Prakeo, Vat Simuang, the That Luang Monument and Vientiane’s own Arc de Triomphe, the Patouxai Monument. Overnight in Vientiane. (B)
Day 6: Vientiane-Nam Ngum Lake-Ban Keune-Vientiane
Leave Vientiane after breakfast for Nam Ngum, the largest lake in Laos. Take a cruise on this man-made lake surrounded by mountains and forested hills. Fishermen and woodcutters used to collect timber from trees that were submerged when the lake was formed. After lunch stop on the way back to Vientiane at Ban Keune to visit a small zoo with native animals including a sacred white elephant. The village of Ban Keune has several French colonial buildings and an old rock salt mine. After visiting the salt mine return to Vientiane with an optional stop along the way for a drink at a floating bar on the Nam Ngum River. Overnight in Vientiane. (B,L)
Day 7: Depart Vientiane
After breakfast, free at leisure or stop at the Morning Market until transfer to the airport for departure flight. (B)
NOTE: A Baci ceremony is included in this tour. The purpose of the Baci, mixing Animism and Buddhism beliefs, is to call back escaped spirits to the body something that is very important before major events such as weddings, births, travel or welcoming friends. The ceremony is always followed by a traditional dinner with a Lao family.
РАСХОДЫ (справочно):
- размещение на базе завтраков;
- обеды по программе;
- все внутренние переезды;
- перелет Вьентьян – Луангпрабанг – Вьентьян;
- аренда лодки;
- экскурсии по программе;
- входные билеты;
- услуги англоязычного гида;
- перелет Москва – Ханой – Вьентьян – Ханой – Москва;
- лаосская виза;
- медицинская страховка (доллар в день с человека).