Laos Central Stopover Tour

The capital of Lao- Vientiane sits on the northern bank of the Mekong River facing across to the even sleepier Thai town of Sri Chiang Mai. For many visitors, Vientiane is the first taste of Lao food, culture and hospitality and on all counts it does not disappoint. 

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Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Tour Code: MLVS07

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: VienTiane - Dansanvanh - VienTiane

• Day 1 - Vientiane Arrival - City Tour

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Dinner

  Upon arrival in Vientiane Capital, you are  transferred to your centrally located hotel. After a short rest, we start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the oldest Wat Sisaket- the temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa , we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument which is well known as Vientiane 's own Arc de Triumph. Stay over night in Vientiane .

  Day 2 - VienTiane - Nam Ngum - Ban Keun - Dansanvanh

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  After breakfast, we are heading out of the city. We make our way to Nam Ngum - a huge reservoir created by damming the Nam Ngum River with stopover at Ban Keun which is famous for the salt extraction. On arrival, we embark on a long tail boat to Dansavanh Resort where only legal Lao casino is available and enjoy an ideal landscape for anyone seeking an overview of lake when the heat becomes unbearable in city. A long the way, we visit some beautiful islets and take a short walk to explore the lifestyle of fish man people. Return to Vientiane in the late evening. Stay overnight in Vientiane .

  Day 3 - Vientiane Departure

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Breakfast

  After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to Wattay Airport or Friendship Bridge for departure.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 02 Nights Accommodation with BKF.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

   - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Laos Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).