Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Laos adventure Tour 10 Days 9 Nights - Explore the most rural areas of Laos

Your adventurous hobby will be pleased by a long-tail boat trip to Muong Ngoi and continue to our remote area – Luang Namtha. Meet, speak and explore ethnic minorities customs with a standard homestay among forest will make your journey be unforgotten.

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88/07 Ban Phonpheng, Phouvao Road, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
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Day1. Arrival – HoueiSay (B/…/…)
On arrival at the Lao border checkpoint at HoueiSay pier, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Today you are free at your leissure to explore this town, visiting the local market and villages nearby. The surrounding areas of HoueiSay are home to 34 ethnic minority groups, the second most ethnically diverse province in Laos.
Overnight in HoueiSay

Day2. HoueiSay – Luang Namtha (B/…/…)
Early morning we head out the town to Luang Namtha, this will be a bumpy ride driving along dirt roads, uphill and downhill. The scenery is great and wonderful which makes it worth it; we visit hill tribe villages along the road at Muang Phouka and other surrounding area. Luang Namtha, which is located on the banks of the Namtha River, is a land of rugged mountains and beautiful tropical forests and shares its border with China and Myanmar. We arrive in Luang Namtha in late evening.
Overnight in Luang Namtha

Day3. Luang Namtha – Ban Nalan (B/L/D)
Heading out of the town, we take a short drive to Ban Chalernsuk. Then trek to Ban Nalan by late afternoon. Take Homestay.

Day4. Ban Nalan – Ban Namlu – Luang Namtha (B/L/…)
Trek to Ban Namkoy, passing picturesque landscape of forests and rice fields. Then go to Ban Namlu, we meet up with our truck and drive back towards Luang Namtha Town.
Overnight in Luang Namtha

Day5. Luang Namtha – Xieng Kok – Moung Sing (B/…/…)
We travel by road to Moung Sing and Xieng Kok, which is a border town near the golden triangle. In late afternoon, we drive back to Muong Sing with stopover at the Lantern minority village.
Overnight at Moung Sing

Day6. Muong Sing – Luang Namtha – Oudomxay (B/…/…)
Early morning, we visit the bustling colorful Morning Market and the impressive Ethnologic museum, transfer back to Luang Namtha and then to Oudomxay.
Overnight in Oudomxay

Day7. Oudomxay – Nong Khiow – Luang Prabang (Road and boat) (B/L/…)
We depart early for our drive to Nong Khiow, where we board a traditional boat down the Nam Ou River to Luang Prabang. Arrive in Luang Prabang in the late afternoon and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day8. Luang Prabang – City Tour (B/…/…)
After breakfast, visit Wat Sene, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Visoun, Wat Aham, Wat Mai and Mount Phousi.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day9. Luang Prabang – Kuangsi (B/…/…)
Visit Phosi Market then head out to Khoang Si Water fall, enroute visit ethnic minority.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day10. Luang Prabang Departure (B)
Today is free at your leisure to transfer to airport for your flight home.

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Laos Tour 3 Days - Ancient Capital

Luang Prabang is a beautiful and tranquil dream-like setting with a fusion of foreign influences and splendid landscape scenery, making this an idyllic, unspoiled and charming destination for visitors. It is no wonder this amazing city was recently declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO.

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Day 1: Luang Prabang – Arrival  
Welcome to Luang Prabang!
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Check-in and the rest of day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou & Khoangsi (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast, we will visit National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign; the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We return to Luang Prabang for lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will drive our way to Khoang Si Waterfall. On the way, we will stop by some local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups including Ban Ouay, a Hemong village, Ban Ou, a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. Later, free yourself in the cool ponds of Kuang Si Waterfall. Splashing, swimming, or simply walking the lush trails, Kuang Si Waterfall perfectly illustrates an ideal cooling-off for your Laos tours! We will be back to Luang Prabang.
Free evening at your leisure or explore the Night Market by your own.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Free to explore the ancient town, until the time transfer to the airport for departure flight.
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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Laos Tour: Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang - Vientiane 4 Days 3 Nights

Vang Vieng – Heaven on the land, the ideal place for adventure & retreat activities in the North of Laos. Our overland tour Vientiane – Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang will take an opportunity for you to try Kayaking/trekking/hiking/tubing/biking throughout the land of Million Elephant.


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Vang Vieng Descript 1
Day 1: Bangkok – Vientiane (QV442 @ 0935 – 1035)  – Vang Vieng (L, D)
Welcome to Vientiane!
Visit Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, Patuxay Monument, That Luang and Buddha Park. In the afternoon, we leave Vientiane to Vang Vieng.Lunch and Dinner at local restaurants.  
Overnight in Vang Vieng

Day 2: Vang Vieng & Tham Jang Cave – Overland to Luang Prabang (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel.We will visit the most famous Tham Jang Caves. Afterthat, we then heading out of Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang.
In the evening, we will explore the Night Market. Lunch and Dinner at local restaurants.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave & Khouangsi Waterfall (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel.Then we visit Wat Sene; the magnificent Wat Xiengthong.  Boat trip to Pak Ou Caves, visit Ban Xanghai.
In the afternoon, we will drive our way to Khoang Si Waterfall. Enroute visit Ban Ouay, Ban Ou, Ban Thaphene. Return to Luang Prabang, climb up 328 steps of Mount Phousi. Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Alm giving – Museum – Departure (B, L)
Take part in Morning Alm Giving, then visit National Museum. Free at leisure until the time transfer to the airport for departure flight.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Laos best seller tour: Excited Laos 5 Days 4 Nights

Laos, is definitely one of the most impressive countries in the world. Quiet, peaceful, holiness, smiling, preserved and reserved, are really spellbinding for the travelers.
We propose this 5 days tour, with an English guide, visiting the city and discovering the way of Buddhism.

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Day 1:Hanoi – Vientiane (QV921 @ 0940 – 1050) (D)
Welcome to Vientiane!
Visit Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, Patuxay Monument, That Luang and Buddha Park
Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnigh tin Vientiane

Day 2: Vientiane – Vang Vieng (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Nam Ngum Lake then transfer to Vang Vieng. Lunch at local restaurant. The rest of afternoon, we will visit the surroundings and the Tham Jang Caves, a cave temple with a huge stalagmite resembling an elephant’s head.
Overnight in Vang Vieng

Day 3: Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang (B, D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Heading out to Luang Prabang. Climb up to the top of mount Phousi. Then visit Night Market. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 4: Luang Prabang – City & Pak Ou (B, L)
Take part in Alms Giving.
After breakfast at hotel,  visit Wat Mai; the National Museum at the former Royal Palace, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, boat trip to Pak Ou Caves. Along the way, we stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We visit Ban Xang Khong. Lunch at local restaurant.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Day 5: Luang Prabang – Khouangsi waterfall & Departure (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel. We then visit the Phousi Market, then drive our way to Khoang Si Waterfall. Visit Ban Ouay,  Ban Ou, Ban Thapene, a Khmu village. Later, free yourself in the cool ponds of Kuang Si Waterfall. Splashing, swimming, or simply walking the lush trails, Kuang Si Waterfall perfectly illustrates an ideal cooling-off for your Laos tours! Lunch at local restaurant.
We will be back to Luang Prabang and free at leisure until the time transfer to the airport for departure flight.
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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Luang Prabang Elephant Festival 2015

“The Mark Community” led Luang Prabang’s public and private sector tourism stakeholders sponsored an Elephant Baci Ceremony during the city’s 20th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The event welcomed a 20-strong Elephant Caravan, which spent 53 days trekking the 630-km route from Sayabouly Province’s Elephant Conservation Centre to Luang Prabang.
Led by Luang Prabang’s revered white elephant, the caravan arrived at the Elephant Baci Ceremony at 11:00 Thursday, 10 December, where a crowd of thousands welcoming them to the outdoor arena.
‪Luang Prabang View‬ hotel owner, Bounthieng Deuangprasurth, donated the land for the event, which took place on the proposed site for the new Night Market.
LPQ 20th anniversay UNESCO site Dec 2015 - Peepayu (49)
The Luang Prabang View hotel recently received “The Mark” for clean and safe dining, and joins the city’s Mark Community, a growing group of local hotels and restaurants certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) for following global food production guidelines.
The Mark Community supported the ceremony, with nine hotels, along with LANITH (Lao National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality), signing up to back the event.
The Mark Community members co-sponsoring the ceremony included ‪‎Kiridara‬, ‪Maison Dalabua‬, ‪Maison Souvannaphoum‬, ‪Satri House‬, ‪Victoria Xiengthong Palace‬, ‪Villa Maly‬, ‪Villa Santi‬, and ‪3 Nagas‬.
The sizeable venue for the Elephant Baci Ceremony featured a massive lotus-shaped flower centerpiece, made with more than 200 kg of marigolds pinned to a banana-skin frame.
Luang Prabang View contributed LAK15 million (USD1,850) for the floral statue as well as the ceremony’s stage, scaffolding, and lights, with The Mark Community and partnering tourism stakeholders adding a combined USD1,500.
Luang Prabang View also arranged the USD1,000 fruit feast for the elephants, which dined at individual tables.
During the ceremony, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare Khampheng Saysompheng presented Deuangprasurth and Sebastien Duffilot, co-founder of the Elephant Conservation Center, with awards recognising their contributions to Laos and the ‪#‎UNESCO‬ anniversary celebration.
After the event, The Mark Manager Manichan Chanpradid revealed LANITH – The Mark’s operating body – is set to continue the CIEH training program and restaurant audits in 2016.
The Mark certifies restaurants and hotels meet CIEH global standards for clean and safe food production.
“We aim to add 15 members to The Mark Community in 2016,” Ms Chanpradid said.
LANITH also announced a soon-to-open luxury hotel has booked The Balcony, the institute’s restaurant d’application in Luang Prabang, to train its staff to international standards.
Gary Tyson, general manager of the new five-star property located on the grounds of the old Phousy Hotel, said he wants the hotel to hit the ground running when it opens in 2016.
“It is imperative that our staff receive CIEH training and the hotel achieves The Mark to ensure we deliver quality service with safe and hygienic food production,” he said.
Tyson added: “We also want to become an active member of The Mark Community and contribute to establishing Luang Prabang as a competitive international destination.”
LPQ 20th anniversay UNESCO site Dec 2015 - Peepayu (19)
The Mark Community is the leading private-sector partner in the local government’s Luang Prabang Safe & Green Tourism Scheme. Among its objectives is solidifying public-private sector partnerships to promote tourism for the UNESCO World Heritage city.
LANITH receives support from UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) and funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) to oversee The Mark.
Source: ‪‎TTRWeekly‬

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

New Riverside Park planned for Plain of Jars

Xieng Khouang province will develop a 10-hectare riverside park in Paek district of Phonsavanh to beautify the area and give residents and tourists a place to relax.
Vientiane Times reported the park is being built along the Nam Ngum River near a market and is on a well-traveled route that visitors must take to enter or exit the town.
It will take two years to complete the park. However, once it's finished, the place should become a popular spot where residents can exercise or join in community activities.
“Construction of the park is expected to be finished in mid-2016 as the province is set to host the 11th National Games in 2017,” the governor told local media.
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The park is close to the provincial stadium where the National Games will be hosted.
This is the first park to be built in the province and underscores the authorities efforts to attract domestic tourism and improve recreational facilities for residents.
‪Plain of Jars‬ is located in the Xieng Khouang Plateau, Northeast of the country around 400 km of Vientiane. It is already one of the country’s top tourist destination after Luang Prabang, attracting tourists interested in the Plain of Jars.
The province borders ‪Luang Prabang‬ to the Northwest, Houaphan to the Northeast, ‪Vietnam‬ to the East,  Bolikhamsai to the Southeast, and ‪Vientiane‬ to the Southwest.
The province’s Plain of Jars site has been proposed for listing as a ‪UNESCO‬ World Heritage Monument.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Bolikhamsai improves four ecotourism sites

Information, Culture and Tourism Department of Bolikhamsai province, in Lao PDR, will improve four ecotourism sites that could be linked up with trips to other destinations in the country.
Lao News Agency reported the four ecotourism sites that will be developed are Meuangmoun Choumthong area in Viengthong district, the Kaengsaitean area in Khamkuet district, Thamphasing cave in Bolikhanh district and the Nam Tone waterfall in Pakkading district.
The province’s deputy governor, Souvanny Xayana, said Bolikhamsai province has a high potential for ecotourism with many tourist sites scattered around the province.
“We have a plan to improve and develop tourism sites to support the influx of both domestic and foreign tourists.”

inside no 1The issue hindering their development is the lack of adequate transport between the destinations.
He added: “An ecotourism site in Thaphabath district has already been developed and has attracted tourists from both nearby provinces and neighbouring countries. It has generated income for local people.”
Bolikhamsai is located in the heart of the country bordering Xiangkhouang province to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Khammouan province to the south, and Thailand to the west. The province includes the Annamite Range, stretching east to Vietnam, while to the west is the Mekong River that marks the border with Thailand.
Source: Vientiane Times