6D5N Northern Heritage from Nam Ho Travel

Highlights:

Highlights
~ Explore the world heritage site of
Luang Prabang
~ Enjoy the break-taking view
along Mekong River
~ Opportunity to visit the tribal
minority villages
~ Visit the Mysterious Xieng Khuong –
The Plain Of Jars

6D5N Northern Heritage

SINGAPORE - VIENTIANE – LUANG PRABANG (Meal on Board/Dinner)

Check-in at Changi International Airport for scheduled Lao Airlines for Luang Prabang city via Vientiane.
Welcome to Luang Prabang is located in northern Laos at the heart of a mountainous region. The town is built on a peninsula formed by the Mekong and the Nam Khan River. Mountain ranges (in particular the Phou Thao and Phou Nang Mountains) encircle the city in lush greenery. Many legends are associated with the creation of the city, including one that recounts that Buddha would have smiled when he rested there during his travels, prophesying that it would one day be the site of a rich and powerful city. Known as Muang Sua, then Xieng Thong, from the 14th to the 16th century the town became the capital of the powerful kingdom of Lane Xang (Kingdom of a Million Elephants), whose wealth and influence were related to its strategic location on the Silk Route. The ancient town of Luang Prabang situated in Northern Laos, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Upon arrival, meet and greet by your guide and transferred to local restaurant for your dinner. Check-in hotel and have a good night rest.
Overnight at Luang Prabang

LUANG PRABANG – CITY TOUR – PAK OU CAVES AND VILLAGE TOUR (Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner)

Embark on a short guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Laotian architecture. Cruising upstream on the Mekong River, gives you a breath-taking view of the tranquil countryside before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. This is a two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Enroute, stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, for its local rice wine produce. A short drive to Ban Phanom, a village known for its hand weaving is also arranged. Have some time visiting Ban Xangkhong, Ban Xienglek, small villages known for silk weavings and Saa Papermaking. After dinner, ascend to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. Overnight at Luang Prabang

LUANG PRABANG – CITY TOUR – KUANG SI WATERFALL (Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner)

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual. First we visit the Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill- tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts. After breakfast, with a visit to the former Royal Palace and Houses (Museum), which hosts a range of interesting artefacts. Proceed to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun followed by lunch. Afternoon visit the local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou, a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village for its traditional handicrafts. Cool off the day at the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall is the biggest in the Luang Prabang area with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop into spectacular azure pools before flowing downstream. The pools also make great swimming holes and are very popular with both tourists and locals. The pools also have cascades of up to five metres high with deliciously cold water due to the shade given by the surrounding lush tropical jungle, if you don’t fancy a swim then you can relax in the shade and watch others having fun jumping in and out of the water.
Overnight at Luang Prabang

LUANG PRABANG – XIENGKHOUANG – PLAIN OF JARS (Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner)

After breakfast, bid goodbye to Luang Prabang and journey through the wonderful natural scenery to XiengKhouang with opportunities for photos taking and stop by the local hill tribe villages along the way.
Upon arrival, we transfer out to visit Site 1 of the Plain Of Jars. The Plain Of Jars is probably South East Asia’s most enigmatic tourist attraction. Situated in the remote north east of Laos, the mountainous communist country which has only been open to tourists for just over a decade, are hundreds of huge stone jars scattered across several square miles. While most ancient Asian sites, such as the Angkor temples in Cambodia, have revealed many of their secrets, historians are still completely baffled as to where the jars came from, how old they are and what they signify. They are, in short, jars of a deeply spooky nature. After dinner, check in to hotel and have a good night rest.
Overnight stay at XiengKhouang.
Note: Please be prepared for winding and long distance scenic drive.

XIENGKHOUANG - VIENTIANE (Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner)

After breakfast, visit the interesting Central Market in Phonsavan, the MAG exhibition and Site 2 of the Plain Of Jars. Continue visit to the old capital of MuangKhoun and the nearby villages, home to the Hmong hilltribe and Tai Dam people and watch the different hill tribe people barter and exchange merchandises. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for luggage drop-off. Join the City Tour and visit 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 Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, stop en-route to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. After dinner, check in to hotel and have a good night rest.
Overnight at Vientiane city.

VIENTIANE - SINGAPORE (Breakfast)

After breakfast at hotel, check out of hotel and transfer to the airport to check-in for scheduled Laos Airlines flight back to Singapore.

Agency: Nam Ho Travel

6D5N Northern Heritage

Agency: Nam Ho Travel

6D5N Northern Heritage

Agency: Nam Ho Travel