Luang Prabang & Nong Khiaw Experience (8D7N)

Name: Luang Prabang & Nong Khiaw Experience (8D7N)
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Experience the best of Luang Prabang and Nong Khiaw. From the nature beauties of Kuang Si waterfalls to the hidden Tad Mork waterfalls; from the cruise on the mighty Mekong river to the gentle cruise on Nam Ou river; experience the life of local villages, the unseen tradition, or the amazing resort collection all within just 8-day Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw Escapes

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

 UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT

o The cruise along the scenic Nam Ou River, and Mekong River

o Baci Ceremony with the host family in Muang Soune

o Walking along the small street of Luang Prabang and admire the local life

o Watching the daily morning alms giving in Luang Prabang

 VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ON SITES

o Cruise along the Nam Ou & Mekong River

o Trekking through the jungle to visit the hidden waterfalls and local villages

o Join the various activities with the local people in Muang Soune

 NATURE EXPLORATION

o Cruising along the lazy Nam Ou River and Mekong River, experiencing the authentic lives, and its untouched nature along the way

o Discovering the amazing waterfalls along the way including Tad Mork waterfalls, and Kuang Si waterfalls

o The nature of Muang Ngoi and its surrounding area

 CULTURE EXPERIENCE

o Attending the daily morning alms giving in Luang Prabang

o Visit various temple and museum in the ancient town of Luang Prabang

o Emerging into the local life with the Baci Ceremony, welcome dinner, and homestay with the host family at Muang Soune

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Trip Inclusion

Transportation with air-condition in private

 Accommodation in twin/double shared room

 Boat trip as stated in above sights

 English speaking guide

 Admission fee to indicated sights

 Meals as per program

 Gov’t tax and service charge

 Luggage handling and drinking water

Trip Exclusions

Visa stamping fee on arrival

 All air tickets quoted separately

 Travel Insurance in all kinds

 Single room (quoted separately)

 Other foreign language guide

 Peak tourist season or special event rates

 Tip, drinks and other personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

The following policies shall apply to all kind of service cancellations if you cancel your tour at a later stage:

- Above 60 days deposit is fixed non-refundable

- 60-30 days 75% refund of total costs deposit is fixed non-refundable

- 29-15 days 50% refund of total costs deposit is fixed non-refundable

- 14 days or less no refund

- No show/no written notice no refund

The above penalties apply when the entire booking is cancelled and apply to all services including tour, transportation and accommodation arrangements. Cancellation of luxury cruise tours might charge 100% of total costs.

Refund Policy

if the refund has been approved, then it will take place through PayPal or by cash in our office. Final refunds can be settled directly in our office in Hanoi or with a maximum of 4 working days.

Please note:

If you do not receive the reply within five business day, please call the office immediately. We will not be responsible if email, mail or fax fail to reach us.
Refund by PayPal may incur additional costs such as currency and transactions fees, the client is liable for any costs incurred
Refund by credit cards is not possible
Refund by bank transfer is only possible if the payment has also been made by bank transfer
Refund via website adventureindochina.com is possible, if the booking is booked directly via the website and only the amount that was booked via our official website.

Confirmation Policy

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking and a full refund will be processed.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: LUANG PRABANG – ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR (D)

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to check in the hotel. After a soft rest, we will take a short walk around the small streets of city center, watching the life of local people. After that, you will visit Royal Palace Museum, which was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. Late afternoon, we climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. The welcome dinner will be served at the local restaurant with the traditional dance and folk song, the best chance to experience the local culture The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

+ Guide & Driver

+ Meal: welcome dinner

+ Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

+ Arrival Flight: TBA

Day 2: LUANG PRABANG – BAN LONG LAO – KUANG SI WATERFALLS (B/L)

We depart from your hotel and drive for around one hour west to Ban Xeng Mouk village where the trek starts. We begin with a visit to the ethnic Khmu village of Ban Longlao Nung before heading to the nearby Hmong village of Ban Longlao Song. You will be able to observe the lifestyles of these two culturally very different minority groups and see how despite their differences they manage to work together on a day to day basis and even sharing the same school. As we continue onwards the trail leads through rice paddys and vegetable fields before reaching the mountainous forest. Along the way we explore a cave which was used as a bomb shelter by the locals during the second indochina war. After visiting the cave one more hour of trekking brings us to one of the many springs which feeds Kuang Xi waterfalls, here a beautiful pool full of sacred fish can be seen. After descending from the top of the waterfall we enjoy a Lao style lunch amongst some beautiful settings! The afternoon is spent bathing and relaxing around the turquoise pools below the waterfall. You can also visit the bear conservation center which is located nearby and home to many bears which have been rescued from illegal farms. Before returning to Luang Prabang we take a short walk to a nearby Khmu village of Ban Thapene which is home to some of the most beautiful pools of Kuang Xi Waterfalls. Approximately: 2 hours driving, 4 hours trekking

+ Guide & driver

+ Meal: Breakfast, lunch

+ Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

+ Pick-up: 08:30AM

Day 3: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVES – NONG KHIAW (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel, take a short visit to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, a superb piece of Lao temple architecture, which presents a sweeping two-tiered roof and ornate mosaics including a beautiful ‘tree of life ‘glass montage on the rear temple wall. We then begin our boat up the Mekong, enjoying the lush green forests and landscape. We will be able to stop off at a few villages and admire the breathtaking limestone karst scenery. Along the way we stop to visit the mysterious caves of Pak Ou, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. After visiting the caves, we will hop on the car and continue the transfer to Nong Khiaw, the small town along the lazy Nam Ou River. Upon arrival in Nong Khiaw, transfer to your hotel in town. Free for the rest of the day to relax or stroll around this charming town. Overnight in Nong Khiaw Recommended: Late afternoon, hike up to Nong Khiaw viewpoint to enjoy the panoramic view over the town, and the nearby area. The hike up will take more than 1.5 hours; hence, start no later than 4PM to make sure you can admire the sunset at the top

+ Guide & Driver

+ Meal: Breakfast, lunch

+ Accommodation: Hotel in Nong Khiaw

+ Pick-up: 08:30AM

Day 4: NONG KHIAW – TAD MORK – BAN PHAYONG (B/L/D)

We begin at 8am and start off by boarding a local long boat and head off upstream through some fantastic landscape before making our first stop of the day at a small riverside village. Here we take some time to look around and if during a weekday pay the local school a visit to see the charming children as they take part in their classes. After this we continue onwards to Tad Mork which is located close to the ethnic Khmu village of Ban Sop Kong, an hour trek from the river. At the waterfall, we shall have time to swim and enjoy a picnic lunch. After that, we will start trekking through the jungle to Ban Phayong, the village of H’Mong ethnic. The trek will take about 2.5 – 3 hours up to a small hill. Arriving in the village, you will take a stroll around the town to get familiar with the local villagers before having dinner with the host family. Before going to bed, you may wish to admire the starry sky whilst listening to the sound the nature. Overnight at Ban Phayong

+ Guide & Driver

+ Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

+ Accommodation: homestay at Ban Phayong

+ Pick-up: 08:00AM

Day 5: BAN PHAYONG – MUANG NGOI (B/L)

Wake up early, you can help the host to prepare the breakfast, or watch the sun rising over the mountains. In the morning, we will have 3 hours trekking downhill via the paddy, corn fields to the bank of Nam Ou river. From there, we board on the cruise upstream to Muang Ngoi, the fishing village in the middle of nowhere. In the afternoon, we will trek to the local village of Ban Na, Khmu village; and the caves of Tham Kaang, which is said to have the supernatural powers. Walk back to Muang Ngoi whilst the sun is setting. If time permits, you can swim at the Nam Ou river, just like the locals. Overnight in Muang Ngoi

+ Guide & Driver

+ Meal: Breakfast, lunch guesthouse in Muang Ngoi

+ Pick-up: 08:30AM

Day 6: MUANG NGOI – NONG KHIAW – MUANG SOUNE (N/A)

After breakfast, take the boat back to Nong Khiaw, where the local guide is waiting for you. We then visit the nearby market to buy the fresh foods before continuing further to Muang Soune, which locates 65Km from Nong Khiaw by the bank of Nam Ou river. Arriving in the village, you will be welcomed by the host family, before strolling around the village to see the life of local people. We then visit the house of the chief of the village, and talk with him about the living condition, the history, or anything about the village. The lunch will then be served at the house of the host family. In the afternoon, you can choose to either relax or to enjoy agricultural activities such as rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields (depending on the season); Traditional fishing techniques (you can sample your catch for dinner!); or walk around the farm and rice field. If you wish, the dip in the Nam Ou river is very inviting and worth a try. You may wish to join and help the host with preparing the dinner. This is the chance to learn about Lao cuisine. Before the dinner, we will join the Baci Ceremony, held by the elders of the village. The Baci ceremony as a traditional ritual of the Lao people expresses the spirituality of the country and is a highly memorable experience and a deep insight into Lao culture for the participants. During the dinner, the folk tales will be told by the host

family and translated by our guide. You may wish to stroll around the riverbank, and sense the nature, admiring the starry sky before going to bed.

+ Guide & Driver

+ Meal: Breakfast, lunch

+ Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang

+ Pick-up: 08:30AM

Day 7: MUANG SOUNE – NAM OU RIVERSIDE RESORT (B/L)

Wake up early, you never want to miss the chance to admire the sunrise over the Nam Ou river, and the nearby mountains. After breakfast, the morning will be dedicated to the fishing by the stunning Nam Ou river, experience traditional fishing techniques. You will also take the boat trip exploring the surrounding areas. We come back to the village at 11:00AM to join the transfer back to Luang Prabang. Today, we will make the stop at Ban Vanglae, home to the lovely Nam Ou Riverside Resort, where we spend the rest of the day to relax by the inviting pool or walk around the nearby village. Overnight at Nam Ou Riverside Resort

+ Guide & Driver

+ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

+ Accommodation: Nam Ou Riverside Resort

+ Pick-up: 11:00AM

Day 8: NAM OU RIVERSIDE – DEPARTURE (NO GUIDE) (B)

You are free to stroll around the resort or the nearby village before taking the departure flight

+ Driver

+ Meal: Breakfast

+ Accommodation: None

+ Pick-up: 3 hours before the flight

+ Departure Flight: TBA

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SEASON	TOUR PRICE IN USD NET PER PERSON IN GROUP OF				SINGLE
SEASON	2	4	6	8	SINGLE
HIGH	1051	784	724	651	211
LOW	1017	749	689	611	176

[HIGH SEASON] 01 OCT 2019 – 30 APR 2020 (Excluding some peak period*) [LOW SEASON] 01 MAY 2020 – 30 SEP 2020

PEAK PERIOD - Christmas & New Year Eve: 20 DEC 2019 – 10 JAN 2020 - Chinese New Year: 20-30 JAN 2020

OPTIONS	HOTEL NAME	ROOM TYPE
Luang Prabang	http://www.mydreamresort.com/	Classic
Nong Khiaw	http://www.mandala-ou.com/	Riverview
Ban Phayong	Homestay
Muang Ngoi	Ning Ning Guesthouse	Standard
Muang Soune	Homestay