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Code : ORA-AT-13 |
Itinéraire (Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang - Vientiane )


Circuit privé :
Depart tous les jours depuis Vientiane avec guide parlant francais.
PRIX PROMOTIONELS ( 01 juin au 31 decembre 2009 ) SUR DEMANDE

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Jour 1
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Arive in Vientiane
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On arrival in Vientiene (pronounced 'Wieng Chan' by the locals) transfer to hotel.
Then, visit many interesting wats and lively markets, such as Pha That Luang - the most important national monument in Laos, Patuxai - a large monument in the style of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Ho Pha Keo - the former royal temple of the Lao monarchy converted into a museum containing Buddhist sculptures found in Laos, Wat Si Saket - the early Bangkok style tempole containing more than 2,000 silver and ceramic Buddha images.
Overnight in Vientiane.
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Jour 2
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Vientiane - Vang Vieng
(Petit déjeuner/-/-)
After breakfast drive to Vang Vieng.
This small town north of Vientiane is nestled in a scenic bend in the Nam Song River. The west bank of the river is lined with tunnels and caverns and the limestone cliffs are beautiful.
Enjoy a short trek through rice paddies, stopping at a Hmong village.
Visit some of the caves for which the town is famous, including CHANG CAVE, used as a bunker against marauding Chinese in the early 19th century, and XANG CAVE, or "Elephant Cave", which contains a few Buddha images and a Buddha footprint plus the elephant shaped stalactites which give the cave its name.
Overnight in Vang Vieng.
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Jour 3
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Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang
(Petit déjeuner/-/-)
After breakfast depart from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. A journey north passing through Ban Phatang and Muang Kasi.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Jour 4
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Luang Prabang
(Petit déjeuner/-/-)
Set between the Nam Khan and Nam Ou rivers, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings. The entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Start the day at the NATIONAL MUSEUM (ROYAL PALACE), a modest but graceful building which combines traditional Lao and French beaux-arts motifs. This turn-of-the century royal residence has been preserved as it was when the royal family last lived here and provides unique insights into the history of Laos.
Afterwards, visit WAT MAI and WAT VISOUN (Wat Wisunalat). The oldest living temple in Luang Prabang, Wat Visoun dates back to 1513 and contains a collection of antique wooden Buddhas.
Visit the nearby WAT AHAM before continuing to WAT XIENG THONG, the crowning jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city. Its many ornate buildings feature exquisite mosaic and gold-stenciled murals. From there, stroll down the main street of Luang Prabang, stopping at some of the many temples that line its sides, including WAT SIBOUNHEUANG, WAT SI MOUNGKHOUN, WAT SOP and WAT SENE.
Climb the hillside stairs to the small temples atop PHOU SI, the 100m high hill which sits in the middle of the town, offering beautiful views over the temples and river. Watch the sunset before return to your hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
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Jour 5
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Luang Prabang
(Petit déjeuner/-/-)
After breakfast travel down the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the PAK OU CAVES.
These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable. On the return journey, stop at BAN XANG HAI, a local village famous for the production of lao lao, the local rice wine whisky.
Visit BAN XANG KHONG, a village near Luang Prabang well known for its traditional handwoven cotton and silk, as well as production of the local sa (mulberry) paper.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
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Jour 6
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Luang Prabang
(Petit déjeuner/-/-)
After breakfast from Luang Prabang to KUANG SI WATERFALL, travel by vehicle to visit local village of Ban Muang Khai.
Continue by vehicle to Kuang Si Waterfall, located in a perfect natural setting near Luang Prabang, this multi-tiered waterfall tumbles over limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools. Enjoy swimming in the clear water or just relaxing in the natural environment. Continue to BAN THA PENE, a nearby Khmu village, before returning to Luang Prabang by vehicle. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
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Jour 7
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Lunag Prabang
(Petit déjeuner/-/-)
Breakfast. At leisure until your transfer to the aiport.
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| LES PRIX SONT TTC & PAR PERSONNE. ILS SONT AFFICHÉS EN DOLLARS U.S. |
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CIRCUIT PRIVÉ (Par nombre de personnes. Prix par personne en chambre avec lits jumeaux / double)
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Validité :
Nos tarifs sont valables du
1er juin 2009 au 31 décembre 2009 |
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NOS PRIX COMPRENNENT :
Accommodation and meals as described, all transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport, economy class flights, all entrance fees, english, french or german speaking guides (other languages available upon request), boat trips.
NOS PRIX NE COMPRENNENT PAS :
Visa fees, airport taxes, personal expenses, tips, personal travel insurance.
Note :
PROMOTIONAL PRICES ( from 01 June 2009 - 31 December 2009 ) ON REQUEST
Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years Free Of Charge; under 12 years -30%
Note :
CATEGORY OF HOTEL : 1) STANDARD , 2) SUPERIOR , 3) DELUXE
Vientiane : 1) B & P Hotel 2-3* (Standard), 2) Vansana Vientiane Hotel 3* (Standard), 3) Don Chan Palace 4-5*
(Superior Room)
Vang Vieng : 1) Thavonsouk Bungalows 2-3* (Standard), 2) The Elephant Crossing Hotel 3* (Deluxe), 3) Vansana Vang Vieng Hotel 3* (Standard)
Luang Prabang, : 1) Ancient Luang Prabang Hotel 2-3*
(Standard), 2) Le Parasol Blanc Luang Prabang 3* (Standard), 3) The Grand Luang Prabang Hotel & Resort 4* (Deluxe)
For bookings of roundtrip packages, we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking
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