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Gay Laos
A Taste of Laos in Style
Short Break Adventures (what does this mean?)
01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
Prices from CAD$1200 Twin and CAD$2040 Single Prices from USD$1115 Twin and USD$1890 Single
$250 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.
5 days
Visit vibrant Vientiane, Offer alms to saffron robed monks, Soak up the colourful atmosphere of Luang Prabang, Take a ride down the Mekong River, Admire the thousands of Buddha images adorning the Pak Ou Caves
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Experience the essence of Laos on this short but enlightening trip staying in luxury boutique hotels. Colonial mansions, tree-lined boulevards and Buddhist temples impart a unique timelessness to Vientiane, situated on the banks of the mighty Mekong River. The former royal capital Luang Prabang never fails to enchant visitors with its abundance of temples, faded French provincial architecture and its gentle friendly people. Visit the sights of Vientiane and Luang Prabang and get a memorable introduction to this fascinating country seemingly lost in time.
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5 days
LAC
You are required to carry your pack on and off trains and buses, up hotel steps, etc. Your itinerary may include easy paced walks or bike rides, but these are on mainly flat ground.
The trip includes a range of accommodation, such as basic hotels with western facilities or overnight trains. Days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.
4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
Compulsory Christmas Eve and New Years Eve dinners may apply.
Luxury boutique hotels (4 nts)
Plane, air-conditioned car/minibus, riverboat
Short Break Adventures
Minimum 1 passenger
Departure is guaranteed
Allow USD $100 for meals not included.
01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
Daily, subject to availability
Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included. Please see Trip Notes (Joining Instructions) for more details.
Vientiane, the charming and fascinating capital of Laos, is one of the classic Indo-Chinese cities. It conjures up exotic images with its intriguing mix of Lao, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, American and Soviet influences. Peruse the 6,400 Buddha images at Wat Saket and gaze up at the tapered golden stupa of Pha That Luang during a city walking tour.
Don't miss Vientiane's vibrant and colourful morning market before a flight to Luang Prabang. In the late afternoon get a sense of local history at the Royal Palace Museum, featuring an eclectic blend of French and Lao architecture, and gaze at the royal family's quarters which have remained untouched since the family left in 1975.
Take a boat trip along the lazy Mekong River to the Pak Ou caves. These two sacred limestone grottoes are crammed with Buddha images of all styles and sizes, brought to the caves by devout villagers. On the way, stop at the small village of Ban Xang Hai to meet the locals and learn about the area's traditional cottage industries. Try a sip of the local rice whiskey, lao-lao, which is sure to warm the belly.
In the misty early morning, lines of saffron-robed Buddhist monks walk the narrow streets and laneways to receive alms from the faithful. Explore the colourful streets lined with heady perfumed frangipani trees and gold glimmering wats and don't miss Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang's preeminent temple.
This trip is part of our Short Break Adventures range. As it is not a group trip it has no fixed departure dates. On the next page, select your preferred start date from the menu and our reservations team will process your booking request. Please note that Independent booking requests are subject to availability at your preferred travel time.
Itinerary
Day 1 VientianeDay 2 Luang Prabang
Day 3 Pak Ou Caves
Days 4-5 Luang Prabang
Trip Map
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