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Lo más destacado de Laos

Name: Lo más destacado de Laos
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1360 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Laos

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

124706

Operator:

Explore!
Length:

8 days
Group size:

16 pax
Age:

16 to 85
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Nuestro recorrido de ocho días por Laos incluye relucientes templos, vastas cuevas y cavernas subterráneas. Sé testigo de cómo los monjes recogen limosnas al amanecer, descubre cascadas azules naturales y empápate del ambiente en los mercados ribereños.

Luang Prabang - Empápate de la encantadora mezcla de arquitectura colonial francesa y templos budistas dorados de la ciudad.
Vientiane - Explora la somnolienta capital laosiana y regatea por coloridos artículos en el mercado nocturno de la ribera.
Vang Vieng - Pasea entre el imponente paisaje kárstico de piedra caliza o navega en kayak por el apacible río Nam Song.

Tour program

Día 1

Únete al viaje en Vientiane

Located on the banks of the Mekong River, the Laos capital is a relaxed place that has a feel more similar to a provincial town than a capital city. Weathered French Colonial mansions give way to golden temples, and the languid pace of life makes it an ideal place to explore by bicycle. For those arriving on time, our tour leader plans to meet us in the hotel reception at 6pm for a welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is the chance to go out for dinner. There are no other activities planned today, so you're free to arrive in Vientiane at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Watty International Airport (VTE) which is a 15-minute drive from our hotel. If you miss the welcome meeting, our tour leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you might like to see the unique Buddhist stupa of Pha That Luang before enjoying a Beerlao by the river at sunset. This is the best way to end the day, start your adventure and meet your fellow explorers.

Start point

Phnom Penh Road, Rue Phanompenh, Vientiane 01000, Laos

13:00

Día 2

En Vientiane, explora la capital; tarde libre

This morning, we'll set out on a sightseeing tour around the city. Vientiane is a low-built, red roofed capital city, with a French feel and a relaxed atmosphere. We'll explore some of the best sights including the Victory Gate which is a Triumphal Arch with good views of the town, the That Luang stupa which is said to contain a hair of the Buddha, and Wat Sisaket, a beautiful temple packed with fine Buddha images. This afternoon is free for you to explore more solo. You might like to visit the nearby Buddha Park, a vast green expanse just 30 minutes from the city that houses a selection of Buddhist and Hindu statues. Alternatively, you could visit the COPE Museum, a not-for-profit organisation set up to provide prosthetic limbs to the many victims of the unexploded ordinance (UXO) left behind from the Vietnam war. The museum does an excellent job of giving some of the background to the bombing campaign, along with showcasing the important work the COPE foundation is doing. This evening, why not head out to see the lively night markets that line the Mekong River. They offer a variety of local handicrafts, clothing, souvenirs, and delicious street food. It's a great place to experience the local culture, shop for unique items, and enjoy tasty Lao dishes while watching the sunset over the river.

Día 3

Toma el tren a Vang Vieng, tarde libre

This morning, we make our way to Vientiane railway station to board the newly constructed Boten-Vientiane Railway for the short two hour journey to Vang Vieng. The recently-opened railway connects a series of rural villages in Laos using a fleet of modern trains that travel at speeds of up to 160 km/h. Upon arrival, the afternoon has been left free to explore our new surroundings. This evening, why not take a short stroll down to the riverbank as the sun sets, where you can sit and take in dramatic scenery. Watch people float down the river as the sun starts to dip behind the mountains and the sky turns a burnt-orange - be sure to bring a camera to catch some sunset snaps.

Día 4

Día libre en Vang Vieng. Visita opcional a las cuevas o navegación en kayak por el río Nam Song.

Vang Vieng enjoys an idyllic setting. Perched on the banks of the Nam Song River, it's surrounded by a patchwork of lush rice paddies and set to a backdrop of towering jagged limestone cliffs. Once known as a party-town for backpackers, present-day Vang Vieng has re-invented itself as the home of adventure travel in Laos, where its setting lends itself to a host of activities for anybody from casual walkers to adrenaline thrill-seekers. Today has been left free for you to choose from a number of optional excursions, such as a guided walk past rice paddies to nearby minority villages, a visit to the underground cave network, or kayaking along the gentle Nam Song River.

Día 5

Viaje panorámico en tren a Luang Prabang y visita al atardecer al monte Phousi

Esta mañana volvemos a la estación de tren para la segunda etapa de nuestro viaje en tren por el corazón de Laos. Este trayecto nos lleva a través de las montañas por una serie de túneles de nueva construcción, con espectaculares paisajes montañosos entre túnel y túnel. Llegamos a Luang Prabang unas dos horas más tarde, un trayecto que solía durar un día entero cuando se viajaba por la serpenteante carretera de montaña. Declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, Luang Prabang está enclavada en un valle de exuberantes colinas ondulantes y se asienta en la confluencia de dos ríos, el Khan y el caudaloso Mekong. La influencia de sus ocupantes franceses está salpicada por toda la ciudad, con grandes villas indochinas encaladas que bordean sus frondosas calles, complementando curiosamente los wats (templos) de punta dorada que se encuentran casi en cada esquina. Aquí el tiempo pasa tan despacio que casi se detiene, y una de las cosas que no te puedes perder es tomar un café laosiano, sentarte a la puerta de uno de los muchos cafés y contemplar el mundo pasar, al estilo tradicional laosiano. Por la tarde, tienes la oportunidad de caminar hasta el cercano monte Phousi y subir sus 328 escalones a tiempo para la puesta de sol, que ofrece excelentes vistas panorámicas de esta adormecida ciudad y más allá.

Día 6

Por la mañana, visita a pie de Luang Prabang y excursión en barco a las cuevas de Pak Ou

Today, we'll get to have a closer look at Luang Prabang. All the main sights of interest are close together and we'll walk around the various wats (temples) including the splendid Wat Xieng Thong, which is strikingly decorated in brilliant red and gold designs, with an imposing tiled roof and mosaic dragon motifs. We'll also visit Wat Sen and the Royal Palace Museum. Afterwards, we will board a traditional long-tail boat for the short journey up the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves. There a number of steps to climb here as we make our way up the limestone cliffs to reach the sacred Buddhist shrine - the view at the top makes the walk worth it. Although now abandoned by the monks, there is an altar for incense burning, flower offerings and numerous rock shelves crammed with thousands of Buddha images of all shapes and sizes. After returning to Luang Prabang, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

Día 7

Visita las cataratas de Kuang Si y, por la tarde, excursión opcional en bicicleta a la aldea de Lao Loum

Early this morning, we have the chance to witness the alms giving of Luang Prabang. The alms-giving ceremony is a serene daily ritual where locals and visitors offer food to rows of saffron-robed monks at dawn, symbolizing generosity and spiritual reflection. Afterwards, we'll travel to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls, a 45-minute drive from Luang Prabang. Passing forested hills and several ethnic minority villages, we'll arrive at the limestone falls that cascade into several turquoise pools below. We'll travel back to Luang Prabang where we'll have the opportunity to take an optional afternoon bicycle trip on the other side of the Mekong to the village of Ban Xieng Mene. On the ride, we'll cross the Mekong and hike to Wat Chom Phet, a temple built by the Thai army in 1880. Please note, we'll need to walk up about 100 steps to visit this small, dilapidated temple, from where we'll have an undisturbed view over the Mekong River and Luang Prabang. Next, we'll peddle to the ancient Royal temple of Wat Long Khoun, that was formerly used by Kings and Queens to meditate. We'll then continue to cycle for around 45 minutes along quiet unpaved roads to the village of Ban Chan, famous for its pottery making to meet the locals and learn about their daily lifestyle

Día 8

Fin del viaje en Luang Prabang

Our trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Luang Prabang. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Luang Prabang at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ), which is a 15-minute drive from our hotel.

End point

Ban Visoun, Luang Prabang, Laos

09:00

Tour Details

accommodation

7 noches en hoteles cuidadosamente seleccionados.

flights

Vuelos internacionales no incluidos en el precio del viaje

guide

Los Guías son sencillamente el pegamento que mantiene unidos nuestros viajes. Son elegidos por su experiencia en viajes y su don de gentes, y reciben una formación exhaustiva de Explore, ampliamente reconocida como una de las mejores formaciones del sector. El objetivo último de un Guía es asegurarse de que todo el mundo esté bien atendido y tenga un viaje fantástico. Están ahí para garantizar que la logística del viaje se desarrolle sin problemas, que se respeten las normas de salud y seguridad, y para ofrecer sesiones informativas exhaustivas al principio y a lo largo del viaje.

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

Una faceta clave de nuestro enfoque responsable del turismo es que animamos a nuestros grupos a comer en restaurantes locales que preparan alimentos cultivados localmente. Damos a los clientes la posibilidad de elegir sus comidas y no utilizamos restaurantes de hotel insípidos e impersonales ni opciones de todo incluido.

7 Desayunos

optional

Hay experiencias opcionales disponibles en este recorrido por un coste adicional.

others

Todos los alojamientos, actividades y comidas que figuran en el itinerario están incluidos en el coste total de tu viaje También recibirás un traslado gratuito de ida y vuelta al aeropuerto si llegas el día 1 del viaje y sales el último día y has facilitado los datos de tu vuelo internacional. Los gastos de visado, dinero para gastos y propinas no están incluidos en el precio del viaje. También puedes reservar noches extra de alojamiento al principio y al final del viaje; el coste de este alojamiento y los traslados se cotizarían aparte.

transport

Autobús

Good to know

Currency

LAK

Kip

Laos

Customer reviews

Overall

3.8

Itinerary

4.2

Guide

3.9

Transport

4.5

Accommodation

3.8

Food

Operator

4.5

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