Characteristics
Private tour. English speaking guide. Include meals (v. the fee includes). Departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Vang Vieng
Transfer to the Luang Prabang station, departure by high-speed train to, duration of approximately 60 minutes, welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, free lunch, In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the wild Nam Song River, which winds its way through high mountains. Continue by car along dirt roads through rice-growing countryside. Passing through small villages, you will finally reach the Tham Phu Kham caves. Nearby is a natural reservoir with turquoise water known as the 'blue lagoon'., I will return to the hotel in the late afternoon., dinner free,
Giorno 2 — Vang Vieng → Vientiane
Breakfast, At 8:00 a.m., transfer to Vientiane through a picturesque mountainous stretch. Stop at the archaeological site of Vang Xang, with images of Buddha dating back to the 11th century, probably created during the Khmer domination. Arrival in Vientiane in the early afternoon and check-in at the hotel., lunch at a restaurant, afternoon visit of Vientiane, The capital of an ancient kingdom, Vientiane was destroyed by Siamese invasions in 1779 and 1828. Walking along the new avenues built during the subsequent French colonial period, you will pass the ancient That Dam stupa. According to popular belief, this is the home of a mythological seven-headed Naga serpent that tried to protect the city from destruction. Visit the Sri Saket Monastery, one of the few buildings to survive the Siamese. Opposite it is the Haw ("hall") Phra Kaew, which housed the sacred Emerald Buddha, later stolen by the Siamese and now enthroned in the Royal Palace in Bangkok. The wide colonial avenues then lead to Patuxai, a triumphal arch built in the 1960s and a replica of its Parisian counterpart, and finally to That Luang temple, whose stupa is now the emblem of Laos., I will return to the hotel in the late afternoon., dinner free,
Giorno 3 — Vientiane
Breakfast, At the locally indicated time, transfer to the airport only with a driver, without assistance., end of the tour,
Notes
ROOMS: The rooms are always and only for 1 or 2 beds. The terms triple, quadruple, family room refer solely to the number of occupants, who will be accommodated in the existing beds (maximum 2 beds). An additional bed (rollaway), even if requested at the time of booking, is always subject to availability and payment of a local supplement. Requests for rooms with a double bed or twin beds, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, on higher or lower floors, etc., are always subject to availability and are never guaranteed.. DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.. SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on buses and in hotels.. HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: The room must be vacated in the morning, by the time indicated by the hotel; the surcharge for late check-out is equal to an extra night.. HOTEL FINAL LIST: indicated in the travel documents. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip.. HOTEL, CHECK-IN: as a rule, rooms are assigned starting from 2-3 pm; any early check-in is at the hotel's discretion. The request for a guaranteed early assignment requires booking an extra night prior to arrival.. INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.. MEALS: not included unless specified.. PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays.. REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.. HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.,
Starts from
3 days / 4 nights - from Vang Vieng to Vientiane,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch,
Price includes
Local English-speaking guides during the tours, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary. Accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar). Meals: breakfasts, lunches,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage. Medical-luggage-cancellation insurance. Unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general. Tip. Janitorial work, entry visa. Flights and airport taxes. Everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Standard category:
Vang Vieng: Tmark Resort Vangvieng
Vientiane: Salana Boutique Hotel
Superior category:
Vang Vieng: Riverside Boutique Resort
Vientiane: Green Park Boutique Hotel It is necessary to add at least one overnight stay at Luang Prabang before the tour., flight from Vientiane (not included): it is possible to depart at any time. The scheduled times are indicative; the exact times will be confirmed locally by the guides.. Laos visa fee: 40 USD, can be obtained on arrival (further details will be provided upon booking). Tips: although not mandatory, tips are recommended for all those who provide a service such as guides, drivers of any means of transportation used, porters. It is a sign of appreciation that makes them proud and gratifies them for the work done. As an indication, the amount to consider per person per day is about 5 USD for the tour guide and 3 USD for the driver of the vehicle used for transportation. For the rest of the services provided, the amount of the tip is at the discretion of the traveler..
