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IMAGES OF LAOS (LATIMA)
5 days / 4 nights

An in-depth immersion from Luang Prabang, with its incomparable historical and religious heritage (a UNESCO
World Heritage site), to the capital Vientiane. Vientiane was once the capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom, before being
plundered by the Burmese, and then the Siamese. Today, it retains an astonishingly gentle way of life, and the numerous
monuments bear witness to its eventful past. This must-see tour offers a first glimpse of the country.

Day 1 LUANG PRABANG
Welcome by our representative at the airport,
transfer and check-in at the hotel.
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Day 2 LUANG PRABANG: PAK OU CAVES
Discover Luang Prabang, the former royal capital. Visit
the Center for Traditional Arts and Ethnology, as well as
the famous Vat Xiengthong, considered the city’s most
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beautiful temple. Then, depart by a traditional boat Vientiane
to discover the magnificent Vat Long Khoun. Sailing
continues to the two sacred caves of Pak Ou. Stop at
Xang Khong village, specialized in the manufacture of
Saa paper (traditional Laotian paper).
Day 3 LUANG PRABANG: MONK PROCESSION AND
KUANG SI FALLS
Early morning departure for the daily monk
procession. The people of Luang Prabang rise at
dawn, respectfully waiting for the procession to
give alms to the monks. Visit the former Royal
Palace, now a National Museum. Excursion to the
Kuang Si Waterfalls, with a stop in a local village.

Day 4 LUANG PRABANG - VIENTIANE
Transfer for the flight to Vientiane. On arrival, visit
Wat Sisaket, built in 1818 and the only Vientiane
temple to escape destruction during the Thai
invasion of 1828. Then, visit Ho Phra Keo, the former
royal chapel. Stop at Patuxai, the city’s triumphal
arch, before continuing on to the great golden stupa
of That Luang, a symbol of Laotian sovereignty and
the Buddhist religion.

Day 5 VIENTIANE - DEPART